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]]>“The world has changed so much since I was in school and the word ‘craft’ was perceived very negatively,” she added. “The whole design/DIY/craft world has exploded which is great for those of us that like to make stuff and dabble with lots of media and don’t fit neatly into the art school categories.” It was also great for Levine, having landed the perfect job in the Craft Department at Martha Stewart Living, where she worked for over 19 years.
Now based in Brooklyn with her husband Fred and two sons, Sammy and Lionel, she continues pursuing her passion, transforming everyday items into inspiring ideas. “I look back on what was distracting me from my fine art work and it was what I have ended up doing professionally,” she notes. “But I am so grateful for my fine arts education. It gave me the creative tools needed in any area of design like color, composition and an appreciation for the natural world.”
Now, she passes on her knowledge to others, featuring regularly in programs like The Today Show, MARTHA, NY1, CBS Morning Show, and The View. You can also follow her tips and trick via Instagram. Keep your hands busy!
These "monogrammed" hot chocolates from our book were made with cookie-cutter-ed flat marshmallows (aka "stacker mallows", made for s'mores) but no need to go out and find them. I just tried rolling out a regular marshmallow and it flattened out pretty nicely! (Disclaimer, my marshmallows aren't that fresh so…less sticky. If yours seem too sticky to roll out, you can sprinkle a little corn starch or powdered sugar on them) They're not that big so best for little cookie cutters. Or skip this and just have some hot chocolate! 
photo by @amygroppforbes
You can also use dried fruit! More info on the blog, link in profile! #stayhome #staybusy
You can string these guys together into a mobile for a cute room decoration. Using pinking shears adds spikiness to the fish fins and is a quick way to make a mouthful of teeth to the shark! Link in profile (search "sea creatures") for instructions. photo by @amygroppforbes ps- Go back a few posts for toilet tube letters….and peek at @drawbertson today for his genius TP tube! 
) Anyway, on a lighter note, happy birthday to all the March-born! While I'm sad to not be able to celebrate my March people in person, I'm grateful to at least see and toast them on a video call, like one I have scheduled for tonight! 
REPOST from @houselarsbuilt…………………………………… "Thrilled to be participating in a craft share with some of my favorite makers! Every day a different maker shares a handmade gift in a different color to form a rainbow (you know we love a good #crafttherainbow !). Today it’s our turn and we’re been challenged with blue! I’ve been wanting to do a menorah for ages so this was the perfect time to do so. We used my favorite Martha Stewart Christmas tree as our inspiration and turned it into paper flowers, of course. Templates and instructions on Lars today! Make sure you visit the whole squad and see what they’re creating!” ………………………………………………………… This project is a piece of a collaborative effort to spread the love of handmade gifts with 12 crafty makers. From December 9th to December 20th, each crafter will post a different DIY gift in a different color to form a beautiful rainbow, so make sure to check us all out in our feeds and our stories! @damasklove @darcymiller @aliceandlois @houselarsbuilt @corriebethmakes @thussfarrell @mer_mag @handmadecharlotte @sayyesblog @robert_mahar @supermakeit @amandakingloff . #holidayrainbow #crafterswelove #handmadegift #handmadegiftrainbowThe post Now Is the Time for Arts and Crafts appeared first on MyTrendTales.
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