Make It Artsy is a brand new show dedicated to the crafter, maker and artist! This new series celebrates that maker spirit and enthusiasm that extends to every part of life. It’s more than crafting, more than art or scrapbooking; this is an all-encompassing show for any one that loves to make “things”. From mixed media to metalsmithing, using tools from saws to sewing machines, and materials from paper to wood; today’s most creative “makers” join host Julie Fei Fan Balzer and unleash a new look for crafting with a touch of industrial style.
Make It Artsy 500 Creating the Make it Artsy Lifestyle
Create your own version of the Make It Artsy lifestyle. It’s a place where you can make art and making, a part of daily life. Our motto is: “perfection is over rated! Develop your personal style and create space for “artsy” activity with Make It Artsy!
Episode 501 - Daily Activities
The first step in creating the make it artsy lifestyle is starting with daily activity. By reinforcing art daily, we develop a behavior and routine to being creative. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer begins with a daily calendar, and then Jodi Ohl introduces us to her routine of coffee and watching the birds in her yard. Finally, artist Tori Weyers introduces us to a daily sketchbook practice. You can always find time for a simple artful expression.
Surround yourself with art in every part of your home. Julie Fei Fan Balzer begins with a frame that highlights our favorite things. Next up Jodi Ohl, creates a series called happy shacks; make your home your happy place. Then meet Ardith Goodwin for a house drawing using a common household material – tar paper for roofing. Finally, Candie Cooper makes a mobile for any room creating a sense of balance and calm.
The artful lifestyle expands beyond the confines of the walls of your home to incorporate outdoor spaces. The first project is a stenciled tray, at home on the deck or front porch with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer. Then meet Lynne Suprock for a faux, chihuly inspired ball to grace your garden with color and light. Finally Joe Rotella is back this season. Learn to create mosaic stepping stones in all different patterns and designs.
Each and every day can be a celebration when we add art to our lifestyle. Celebrating is what adds joy to our daily life. We begin with decorated glasses with Alexandra Stapleton. Simple vinyl designs add a personal touch to plain glassware. Then, create interchangeable blocks with Julie for décor or gifts. We finish up with Lynn Lilly and a secret garden themed party, to create for an art filled celebration.
From wearables to home dec, the key to artful living is embellishing with art in every nook and cranny. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer begins with wearing our art with translucent jewelry that proclaims us as an artist. Then meet artist Kae Pea, as her art stretches skyward with a moonlight panel. We finish up with a return visit from Lynne Suprock and artful outdoor table with and intricate cut designs.
The artful lifestyle includes creating a new look in the cosplay and gaming arena often centered on characters. Be a super hero or just dress like one. Today it’s a steam punk persona with Joe Rotella and a fanciful top hat. Then its time for a little magic with a gazing ball; perfect for a wizard but equally at home in your yard. Finally Joe is back to make a gauntlet out of a space age material.
Whatever the job – the right tool makes all the difference. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer starts with a study in layering; who knows what will happen as we keep adding layers. Then, Candie Cooper creates embellishments to jazz up our wardrobe. We finish up with Joe Rotella, our tool expert, using micro tools to make a home dec crate for every room.
Part of the process of finding the artsy lifestyle is to appreciate art just for the process! You don’t always need to make something useful! Julie Fei Fan Balzer begins with making a cover for her journal which houses her every day art and observations. Then, meet artist Betty Busby. Take a walk with her on a creative journey and pouring technique. This is a 2 part lesson that continues on the next episode. Next, Joe Rotella is back to create a card that has the perfect sentiment for many occasions. It incorporates the technology side of art.
Appreciate the benefits of art in our life, by making, for stress free living. Reach a Zen like state as you become engrossed in a project. First up, host Julie Fei Fan Balzer begins with watercolor lettering. Though this is a disciplined art form, the use of watercolor adds to the flow of easy stress free writing. Then Betty Busby is back for step 2 in her artistic process and the creation of a sea life scene. Finally join Candie Cooper for true stress free creating with a pouring technique where you never really know the outcome.
Incorporate your art into your workspace and you’ll always be surrounded by the things you love! Julie Fei Fan Balzer begins with a simple clay dish to hold your art supplies in a beautiful way. Then Kae Pea is back with the perfect art table for your workspace; it will inspire you to create. We finish up with Alexandra Stapleton and ways to personalize your work space.
A popular term is “nesting”. Add comfort to your environment by filling it with things that rejuvenate you and feather your nest with art. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer starts out with a pillow, that you’ll be proud to make and show off. Then Lynn Lilly creates a family memory book highlighting the people in our nest! Finally Joe helps decorate our nest with unique wall art featuring feathered friends.
Art is the spice of life! We explore different ways to add that special ingredient to daily life and many include a little glitz! Julie Fei Fan Balzer demonstrates 3 ways to add bling with stencils. Then, it’s time for a little cold in the form of sweet treat art with a return visit from Jodi Ohl. We finish up with Candie Cooper and a little bling on a jean jacket.
Add art to every surface; inside and out. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer demonstrates a marbling technique; you won’t want to stop until every surface is marbled. Then Joe Rotella has another all over technique with a technique known as dirty pour; you never know just what you’re going to get! Finally, Gail Wild creates a landscape inspired by the outdoors with her amazing technique.
Projects - Series 500
