Creative, Inc. – 9 Qualities of a Successful Freelancer
This little stop motion video put a smile on my face and I thought you might enjoy it too if you are in the world of making art.
READ MOREWinter Delights: Comfort & Joy
“The life that I have chosen gives me my full hours of enjoyment.” – Winslow Homer
READ MORECherished Chocolate Cherries
For my final craft for the Sizzix Triple Play Blog Hop I decided to continue with my Christmas theme in celebration of a honored family tradition… chocolate cherries!
READ MOREArt Bash 2010
Once a year the artists of Painting for Life are pleased to participate in the Annual Steele Foundation Art Bash, in which their works will be auctioned off in a silent auction. Proceeds will go to benefit the Steele Foundation’s scholarship programs for student artists. If you ever wanted to own a Painting for Life original, here is your chance. If you can’t make the event and would like to place a bid online, you can email pjsfoundation@gmail.com. For more information go to SteeleFoundation.org.
READ MOREDREAM A Little Dream Card
Aloha! Today’s featured die is item number 656053 Sizzix Bigz XL Die by Brenda Pinnick as featured in the Sizzix Triple Play Blog Hop. Her elegant die made the core shapes which I formed into an invitation for a tropical escape. I combined the cool colors of the ocean in the watercolor paper with some warm natural fabrics, buttons and hand stitches for a textural escape from your average printed greeting card.
READ MOREPaul Brent Christmas Special
I just found out from Ms. Tera Reed herself that she and Paul Brent is offering an incredible deal on the info Paul Brent has shared in his Ask Paul Brent calls. I was fortunate to have listened to them all, but if you haven’t you really don’t want to miss out.
READ MOREHappy Beauty Bloom Card
It’s Sizzix Triple Play Blog Hop week 3 and we all had a chance to play with the Flower, Beauty Bloom, Originals Die by Brenda Pinnick. She was kind to share with us some of her fabric samples, which I tied into my love for stitching and felt. This cute little card was the result and is sure to cheer up anyone who receives it.
READ MORETriple Play Christmas Heart Twist Cube
It’s week two of the Sizzix Triple Play Blog Hop bringing us to the twisty turvy design by talented pop-up artist Karen Burniston.
READ MOREHome Sweet Sweet Home
For the first Triple Play Blog Hop project, I designed House by Eiline Hull utilizing my Something to Cherish embroidery and watercolor techniques.
READ MOREOperation Christmas Child – Shoe Boxes of Treats for Needy Children
Ahhh, Christmas is on the horizon. It’s my favorite time of the year. One of my most meaningful holiday traditions is to fill up shoe boxes with goodies. My family has been preparing shoe boxes for children throughout the world since it all started in 1993. I have been storing up special little gifts for…
READ MOREDala Horse RMCAD Faculty Exhibition
“UNDER THE INFLUENCE” Once every two years, the illustrious faculty at Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design show off their skills in a faculty exhibition. This year’s exhibition, Under the Influence, revolves around the concept of finding inspiration in everyday objects. Faculty members have contributed objects that influence the individual works of art they…
READ MORECraft for Health Celebrates its 1st Birthday!
Kathy Peterson and Barb Dehn have done so much help people recognize the power behind crafting when it comes to leading healthy lives. I am honored to be an alumnus and promise to keep using creativity to bring healing to myself and my loved ones. Read about my story and prescription for creating handmade health…
READ MOREMary D’Ambra: Singer, Songwriter & Friend
Mary D’Ambra launches her first music website where you can listen to her complete albums and preview her new one to come. Visit her at http://www.MaryDAmbra.com
READ MOREDIY Butterfly Bamboo Pillow
This month my Something to Cherish art style is featured on the Fairfield website. I am excited to teach you how to make a whimsical and nostalgic bamboo filled pillow that you and your environment can feel good about. Repurpose pre-printed fabric with a butterfly painting and hand stitching application that comes from the heart
READ MORESocial Networking for Designers Class: Making the Most of Your Online Presence
Can you guess these social media icons and the cityscape over which they hover? (answer below) If you are a Designer or EPM planning on attending the CHA Summer 2010 show, you must put this class on your schedule. I would love to meet up with you there as well. I am humbled to be…
READ MORETwitter Updates via Wordle
If my Twitter account was a picture, it might look something like this … Are you on Twitter too? Let’s tweet! (@cherishart)
READ MOREBatik Easter Eggs
Cherish Flieder makes Easter eggs using a Batik pen.
READ MOREKreativ Blogger Award nominated by Jen Goode
I never expected my blog to be nominated for an award. I am honored to accept the Kreativ Blogger award from fellow art licensing artist, internet guru and renowned penguin artist, Jen Goode – jgoode.com. The Kreativ Blogger award originated in May 2008 in a post by Huldas Verden, a blogger from Norway. This award…
READ MORE2,000 Members Art Licensing LinkedIn Group
For media inquiries contact: Cherish Flieder LinkedIn Art Licensing Community Reaches 2,000 Members Cherish Flieder is pleased to announced today that the ArtOfLicensing.com group on LinkedIn has reached the milestone mark of 2,000 members. This makes it the largest due-free online networking group for an international art licensing community. Members including licensors (artists, illustrators, designers,…
READ MOREAmericans Can Show Gratitude in Seconds
It has never been easier to support our troops with a note of thanks. In seconds you can pick a card design that you like and they will send it to someone who is working hard to protect the freedoms of democracy. Let’s Say Thanks! If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out…
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