As a kid, I was a very enthusiastic flip book fan; I could play with those small illustrated books for hours, trying to figure out the sequence. I think I have the same feeling when I watch modern flip books now, the same awe and desire to understand how the process is done. Allow me to present to you the stop-motion or stop-animation process. Here is the latest one I have … [Read more...] about Get your creative side on with this stop motion film tutorial
For the Hands
Creative Inspiration from a Foreign Land
A trip to the newsstand is one of the best creative pick-me-ups. Here in Japan I am absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to magazines about living a creative life. My favorite go-to magazine is actually a craft kit mail-order catalog. Unfortunately delivery is not available outside Japan but if you have a foreign-language enabled computer then the website is a real … [Read more...] about Creative Inspiration from a Foreign Land
Pin & Win! The Pinterest Challenge Redux
Since October is all about challenging your creativity, Jessika and I thought it was time to bring back the Pinterest Challenge! Back in June, I issued myself a challenge - A Pinterest Challenge - and invited you to join me. It's a challenge to try new things and to actually do something with all those pins you're collecting on your Pinterest boards. To actually get … [Read more...] about Pin & Win! The Pinterest Challenge Redux
Petite Tuques: adventures in rebranding
I love rebranding! There is something so very exciting about seeing a business get a new look and watching how the design process can bring people together. I invited Lisa of Petite Tuques to visit us and bring her designers, two Oh My! contributors, Mayi Carles and Zoe Rooney to share the behind the scenes of Lisa's new (awesome) design. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Petite Tuques: adventures in rebranding
Do It For Yourself – 4 Projects Just For You!
Chances are you began your journey into your creative business by creating things for yourself (and loved ones). Are you still making time to make outside of your business? As we become wrapped up in our own businesses, often the first thing to go is this kind of "me-time". Don't forget to be kind to yourself - give yourself free time and reward yourself every now and … [Read more...] about Do It For Yourself – 4 Projects Just For You!
