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 900 "Shake Up Your Everyday World"
Look at everyday things in a new way this season on Make It Artsy! Whether your materials, your home, or your practices, it’s always a good idea to step away from preconceived ideas and find inspiration in a new place. Look at things just a little bit differently to make your artful projects unique. Projects include: home décor, cards, jewelry, yard art, and more. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer also offers a color study inspired by famous artists on each episode. So, shake up your everyday world with Season 900 of Make It Artsy!
Shake up your art by finding ideas around your house. To start the show host Julie Fei Fan Balzer looks around her kitchen as a resource for collage papers to use for her project. Then Joe Rotella shares a new look at bats – making a bat house for your yard. The last segment features the first of this season’s color studies- the color red, with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer.
There is no better place to find inspiration than outdoors – a walk outside can change your whole outlook. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer opens the show creating leaf luminaires inspired by the outside and great to use outdoors. Then, Erin Gerlach creates a bee or butterfly basin to attract these creatures to your garden. The show closes with a color study – the color green.
Get out of your artistic rut and look for new ideas to inspire you. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer shows a new style of pop up card. Then, Lynn Lilly has three fresh ways to personalize a gift. Finally, Tori Weyers has lesson two and experimenting with mediums. Alcohol based inks and acrylic, water-based inks – together can have some uncontrollable but beautiful effects.
Add a different tool, a new surface, or just make a subtle change to shape up your techniques. First, host Julie Fei Fan Balzer creates a handmade journal cover using watercolor powders. Next, Micah Goguen shares a technique for creating frosted vintage botanicals. Then, Sandy McTier has a few tricks for decorative painting with her festive pumpkins project. Last is a color study – the color grey.
You may be spending a little more time at home lately. Shape up your rooms with some new looks. First, host Julie Fei Fan Balzer creates quilt block pillow covers – change them up for an instant update. Then, it’s movie night with Lynn Lilly from her home studio - make a personalized party right at home. Last is a color study – the color blue.
Take a second look at your “stuff” and figure out new ways to use it. First, host Julie Fei Fan Balzer shows ways to reinvent using washi tape in card making. Then, Sandy McTier demonstrates a decorative painting technique featuring a poinsettia motif. Finally, Joe Rotella reinvents his use of foil paper as a mosaic. The show closes with a color study – the color teal.
Shake up the use of mediums. First, see a new concept with “framed paper” to make jewelry using stencils, ribbons and beads with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer. Then, Joe Rotella brings fire to the show with a wood burning technique using stencils. Finally, Micah Goguen creates a self- portrait demonstrating a special technique using markers and paint. The show closes with a color study – the color orange.
Find inspiration in this episode to shake, rock and rattle your world. First make a personal map with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer. Then Joe Rotella creates a wooden wonderland inspired by the magical fairy world of the forest. Last is a color study – the color yellow.
Practice makes perfect, or if perfection is not your goal, your practices can open up a new avenue to explore. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer starts the show with a pastel transfer inspired by the painter Degas. Then, Erin Gerlach demonstrates a new way to enhance your canvas for unexpected texture. Last is a color study – the color white.
Never get bored in your artistic pursuits when you shake up your schedule. Make an accordion fold book highlighting just one day in your life with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer. Then, your daily journal gets a fierce make over with Joe Rotella and a dragon scale cover. Last is a color study – the color pink.
Shake up your studio. See your creativity expand with a studio redo. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer begins with some inspirations and personal wall designs. Then, Kristin Gambaccini demonstrates a framed map – she has a different take on using maps for décor. Finally, Micah Goguen has three journal vignettes to share. Last is a color study – the color brown.
Take a break from your daily routine and shake things up. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer creates playful zines from daily life. Then, Erin Gerlach shows how to repair clay pots. Last is a color study – the color black.
The final episode takes a different approach to materials and how we use them. First, create sparkly watercolor ornaments with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer. Then join Lynn Lilly in her home studio for three variations of embroidery hoop art to use for wall décor. Last is a color study – the color gold.
Projects - Series 900
