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Last Minute Gift Guide for Creative Moms

May 4, 2018 by Hannah Stevenson Leave a Comment

It's crunch time.  And if you're like me, you're just now realizing it's time to get serious about gifts! If you're looking for something that will make your favorite creative mom's heart sing - or thinking about what might make your heart sing ;) I've got you covered! I put together some great budget-friendly ideas that can be to the door (or inbox) just in time for the big day! Online Classes/Subscriptions In my humble opinion, online ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Resources, Watercolor Projects

How to Find More Creative Time: Six Tips From a Busy Mother of Four

November 1, 2017 by Hannah Stevenson Leave a Comment

Do you long for time to be creative? Maybe even dream of supplementing your family's income using your creative gifts?  I often feel that my relationship with deep, uninterrupted creative work is elusive.  So close - yet so far away! It's like we are at the same party but on opposite sides of the room. Close enough to make eyes at each other, but all I can do is smile and wave.  And if I do finally make it through the maze of needs and ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Creative Habits, Making Time to Create, Watercolor Projects, What's Working For Me

Creativity Loves Limits – Good News for Creative Moms

September 9, 2017 by Hannah Stevenson Leave a Comment

  "The enemy of art is the absence of limitation." - Orson Welles Do you need some good news today?  Let me tell you about an artist I just discovered on the TED screen.  His name is Phil Hansen, and he is pretty dang incredible.  As an art student, Phil used a particular pointillist style he’d developed with great success. Tragically, because of the intense hand movements required to make all of those perfect little points, he ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Creative Habits, Making Time to Create, My Creative Life, My Life, Uncategorized, Watercolor Projects, What's Working For Me

Nature Journaling For Mom – Why It’s Awesome and How to Get Started

May 11, 2017 by Hannah Stevenson 2 Comments

    This is one of those subjects that makes me want to find a rooftop and a megaphone. :)  Nature journaling is something I fell into when researching the Charlotte Mason method for our homeschool.  We are at the end of our fourth year of homeschooling (phew!), and I can say in all honesty that nature journaling has been nothing short of a gift for both my kids and me.  Let me tell you why:   But first, I wanted to let you ...

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Filed Under: Creative Habits, Current Projects, My Creative Life, My Favorite Supplies, My Life, Nature Journaling, Nature Study, Uncategorized, Watercolor Projects

8 of The Best Online Art Classes for Creative Moms

May 5, 2017 by Hannah Stevenson 1 Comment

8 of the Best Online Art Classes for Creative Moms

There has never been a better time to improve your skill in your favorite art or craft.  The internet is bulging with resources! The best part is, you can work on your art at your own pace when it is convenient for you.  I love the freedom of finding a teaching style that works for me and going as slow or as fast as I want. Also, being able to rewind or pause when I am trying to master something is a game changer for me.  Another huge plus is ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Learning Resources - Kids, Watercolor Projects

How Time In Nature Helps Me Be A Better Mom

April 7, 2017 by Hannah Stevenson 1 Comment

Time in Nature Better Mom

  We all want it.  That deep assurance that "today I truly connected with my child".  That knowing smile between mother and child; the shared experience carved deep in our hearts and minds. It can be so elusive in our distraction-filled world.  But I have found a secret to making those moments happen more often - even daily.  The secret is so simple, requires no money and actually very little time.  The secret is simply exploring ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Learning Resources - Kids, Making Time to Create, My Life, Nature Journaling, Nature Study, Parenting and Kids, Watercolor Projects, What's Working For Me, What's Working for Us

The Art Habit for Moms – My New FREE Course

April 1, 2017 by Hannah Stevenson Leave a Comment

I hear myself saying to my daughter for what feels like the sixty-fourth time today, "You need to practice. The more you practice, the better you'll get". I stop in my tracks and listen.  The voice in my head says, "Dear Hannah, YOU need to take your own advice". Making Art a Priority As moms, we encourage our kids to find what they love and do our best to help make their goals and ambitions a daily priority.  We shuttle them to classes and ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Creative Habits, Freebies, Making Time to Create, My Creative Life, Nature Journaling, Nature Study, Uncategorized, Watercolor Projects

Chronos and Kairos – Measuring Time When the Days are Long

March 26, 2017 by Hannah Stevenson 10 Comments

Long Days for Mom

  From the Archives January 2012 The twins just had a birthday.  Four years old now.  I will spare you the "I can't believe they have grown up so fast" commentary because it has gone fast but in a lot of ways it has been slow too. Today I have been thinking about what my life has been these last four years.  It's easy to sit here in my quiet studio and reflect when all of my kids are in bed and it is calm.  It's easy to feel ...

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Filed Under: My Life, Parenting and Kids, Uncategorized, Watercolor Projects

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Creative Moms

December 11, 2016 by Hannah Stevenson Leave a Comment

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Creative Moms

It's crunch time.  Christmas is just around the corner and if you're like me, you're just now realizing it's time to get serious about gifts! If you're looking for something that will make your favorite creative mom's heart sing - or thinking about what might make your heart sing ;) I've got you covered! I put together some great budget-friendly ideas that can be to the door (or inbox) just in time for the big day! Online ...

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Filed Under: Creative Education, Inspiration, Making Time to Create, My Creative Life, Uncategorized, Watercolor Projects

St. Lucia Bringer of Light Paper Doll

December 7, 2013 by Hannah Stevenson 9 Comments

St. Lucia Day and a Paper Doll Do you celebrate St. Lucia? I have always loved all things Scandinavian (and all things paper dolls too!). Probably because I have Scandinavian (specifically Swedish and Danish) blood flowing through my veins!  Jeff does too. So this year I decided to honor our heritage and join with most of Scandinavia (and a lot of other places too) in celebration of St. Lucia Day!  This, the 13th day of December is when ...

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