tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173103142024-03-15T21:09:18.285-04:00claudine hellmuthartist, author and illustratorclaudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.comBlogger1625125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-59618176586058732722015-09-11T15:52:00.002-04:002015-09-11T16:19:48.248-04:00I'm featured on etsy!<span style="font-size: 85%;">I am so excited! I am a featured seller on <a href="http://blog.etsy.com/en/2015/featured-shop-claudine-hellmuth">the etsy blog</a> and homepage. <a href="http://blog.etsy.com/en/2015/featured-shop-claudine-hellmuth">Click here</a> to read the full article.
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">HUGE thanks to <a href="http://staceymaloney.com/">Stacey Maloney</a> for her fabulous photography and taking that cute shot of me and Maggie dog! If you are in need of great photos in the DC/MD/VA area send Stacey a message!</span>claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-60887618218078014282015-04-28T16:22:00.002-04:002015-04-28T16:37:45.430-04:00mentor makers event!<span style="font-size: 85%;">I am mentoring at the <a href="http://makermentors.org/">Maker Mentors</a> conference next month!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">When I was first asked to be a mentor for this event I was thrilled. But then fear and doubt started to settle in. Just between you and me I am currently looking for full time work for the first time in my 14 years as a freelance artist/illustrator. I thought, "who am I to tell someone else how to <i>make it</i>, when I'm possibly going back to a regular job?" and then I nearly backed out of the event. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">One phone call to Cassie (the director of <a href="http://makermentors.org/">Maker Mentors</a>) had me feeling 1000% better and more excited than ever to be attending and participating in this online event. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Here's what you'll find at this event that you won't find anywhere else - REAL LIFE stories from all of us about the rollercoaster ride that is being an artist/creative and you will learn how those of us have dealt with and overcame a variety of situations! We all work alone in our tiny little bubbles, when you look on facebook and twitter you can't tell the hurdles that another person has had to go through to make their business happen. At <a href="http://makermentors.org/">Mentor Makers</a> you are going to hear it all so you can walk away armed with the stories, ideas and knowledge that you need to make your own business soar.</span><br />
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<br />claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-2643992241610550442015-04-08T14:37:00.002-04:002015-04-08T14:37:34.664-04:00I'm in Mary Jane's Farm Magazine!<span style="font-size: 85%;">I was thrilled to discover that my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth">Happy House favor box kits</a> were featured in the April/May 2015 of <a href="http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/">Mary Janes Farm Magazine</a> in their Farmgirl Expression section!</span><br />
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-3248171664009384612015-02-03T11:00:00.000-05:002015-04-08T15:37:14.310-04:00Business News Daily: Etsy Seller Success<span style="font-size: 85%;">Business News Daily featured me as part of their story on Etsy Business Success! Check out the <a href="http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7742-etsy-success-tips.html">full article here</a>. </span><br />
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-12841662413004608012015-01-20T15:00:00.000-05:002015-04-08T15:07:22.153-04:00Artist & Makers Magazine feature<span style="font-size: 85%;">Exciting news! Artist and Makers magazine featured me in an article about creativity and technology. Here are a couple scans from the article in their <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/artists-and-makers-winter-2015">Winter 2015 issue</a>.</span><br />
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-72834536012219088012014-09-02T20:32:00.000-04:002014-09-02T20:32:00.203-04:00my popcorn favor box kits are in Yoopa Parents Magazine!<span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://yoopa.ca/accueil/">Yoopa Parents Magazine</a> September issue featured my <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">popcorn stand printable kit</a> in an article about outdoor movie parties for kids!
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Planning a movie themed party? You can download and make your own printable popcorn stand kit <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">right here from my shop</a>! </span>claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-456330339287735232014-08-13T10:30:00.000-04:002015-04-08T14:40:37.465-04:00I'm on the Outlier on Air podcast!<span style="font-size: 85%;">It was such a treat to be interviewed
by Melinda Yeaman on the <a href="http://www.outliermagazine.co/claudine-hellmuth-passive-income-artists-makers/">Outlier on Air podcas</a>t. We had a great time chatting and
covered all sorts of topics including one of my favorite topics - how to generate passive income as an artist or maker! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"></span>claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-85978638378769564902014-07-22T17:02:00.001-04:002015-04-08T15:06:36.110-04:00free printable apple cupcake toppers!<span style="font-size: 85%;">I thought I'd whip up a little freebie for you so I created a free printable apple cupcake topper kit - perfect for Teacher Appreciation, new school year, back to school or you can use them for fall parties and events too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">For more Back to School (and any occasion printable kits) to download <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth">check out my Etsy store</a>! Here's a kit that I just finished up - a retro lunchbox that can hold 2 standard size cupcakes or 3 mini cupcakes!</span><br />
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-47107987062953400142014-07-20T11:00:00.000-04:002015-04-08T14:39:38.403-04:00new back to school printable kits!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA0xQk96CV9oeGjBL1FxAs16eow9uRCmCwcjYVKWdXIQGK3-SA-3DpThS_swtfx5pKyjvKrwqFWVJddZLQQMyTZ35ys7I5Xa-pSKsrdI_QPprKUiABl7FGIQpX8ZUL43Pl5dinng/s1600/first_day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA0xQk96CV9oeGjBL1FxAs16eow9uRCmCwcjYVKWdXIQGK3-SA-3DpThS_swtfx5pKyjvKrwqFWVJddZLQQMyTZ35ys7I5Xa-pSKsrdI_QPprKUiABl7FGIQpX8ZUL43Pl5dinng/s1600/first_day.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: 85%;">
It's late summer and that means it's almost time for back to school here in the USA! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">How did that happen? The summer just flew by!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Here's a photo of me heading off to my first day of school when I was 7 years old. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Other than seeing friends again, what I looked forward to most was a new back to school wardrobe and as you can see here from my socks-with-sandals look I was very fashion forward! ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">If you've got little ones ready to head back to school soon, I've got some quick and easy Back to School kits for you in my <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">Etsy shop!</a> They are perfect for teachers and let's not forget the tutors or bus drivers too! </span><br />
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1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth">Pencil Candy boxes printable</a> - perfect for a last minute teacher gift, these pencil candy boxes go together quickly!<br />2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth">Apple Candy boxes printable kit</a> - just right for fall themed parties or as a teacher appreciation gift. They also look cute displayed in a bowl in our kitchen!<br />3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth">Alphabet Blocks</a>
mini cupcake and favor boxes in bright primary colors - comes with an
included cupcake tray to hold one mini-size cupcake! Also fits wrapped
candies, small gifts and treats. Letters A-Z and numbers 0-9, print as
many as you like to spell out words and use the included number blocks
to display dates or ages!<br />4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth">School Bus cupcake and favor box printable kit</a> - everyone loves a cupcake! This school bus holds two standard sized cupcakes or three mini cupcakes!<br />5. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth">School House cookie and favor box printable kit</a>
- adorable school box shaped cookie box, holds more than just cookies,
use it as a favor box for small gifts, gift cards or as a school themed
party centerpiece!</span>claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-38113141140792051672014-07-18T21:32:00.000-04:002015-04-08T14:41:08.905-04:00printmaking unleashed book giveaway!<span style="font-size: 85%;">My friend Traci Bautista has a brand new book! It's titled <a href="http://kollaj.typepad.com/kollaj/2014/05/a-peek-inside-printmaking-unleashed.html">Printmaking Unleashed: more than 50 techniques for expressive mark making</a> and she's generously offered a copy to giveaway here on my blog! Thanks Traci! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">In <a href="http://kollaj.typepad.com/kollaj/2014/05/a-peek-inside-printmaking-unleashed.html">Printmaking Unleashed</a>, Traci shares numerous mark-making ideas and over 60 step-by-step tutorials for creating non-traditional tools from objects like kids wood blocks, craft foam, zip ties, crocheted yarn and sink mats to name a few!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">There's a little mix of digital printmaking ideas, monoprinting with acrylic skins and plexiglas, mixed media collage, art journal pages, handmade Collage Pauge silkscreens and Traci's popular technique of creating your very own hot glue stencil masks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">As you flip through the pages and learn how anything with interesting texture or shape can be incorporated into printmaking for exciting, unique effects. You'll never look at a toothpick, freezer bag or plastic zip tie in the same way again! <br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"></span>claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-90394746946271722642014-07-08T12:03:00.000-04:002014-07-08T12:03:00.220-04:00retro car printable cupcake boxes!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDy2GaPN5KB0eurLhGPhgHPWgteQVtPqHxKwMlI_uA8kDk7btj3gJG_2vrFReg0Mq9Kn_HHA0xb50LDDF0TIdUAKq6R8_9fwRCjLpO5puPoIw4XM001tIYo6KHk6U1ULlD6fupZQ/s1600/yellow_beetle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDy2GaPN5KB0eurLhGPhgHPWgteQVtPqHxKwMlI_uA8kDk7btj3gJG_2vrFReg0Mq9Kn_HHA0xb50LDDF0TIdUAKq6R8_9fwRCjLpO5puPoIw4XM001tIYo6KHk6U1ULlD6fupZQ/s1600/yellow_beetle.jpg" height="221" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: 85%;">
I remember the first car that I bought "completely brand new" - I was 26 years old and it was a 2000 New Beetle in BRIGHT yellow. I loved this car right from the first minute I drove it off the lot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">It was so adorable, like driving around a little piece of sunshine! I even had a sunflower in the dashboard bud vase. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"> In 2008 when we moved to DC we sold my car and I actually cried when I said goodbye to it. My heart still flutters when I see a yellow Beetle drive by! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">And just for the record I do not approve of the new redesign of the Beetle. It's not as cute and girly anymore, don't you agree? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Speaking of cars of adorable cuteness ..... I have created a whole fleet of <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">retro car cupcake boxes</a> and just added them to <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">my shop</a>! It took a full 6 weeks of work on this kit -- but it was worth all the effort! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">I didn't make a Beetle car, instead, I put on my car designers hat and came up with my own design. I like to think of it of a mini-meets-fiat-meets-beetle and I think it came out pretty darling! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">These new little car cupcake and treat box kits come with TWO removable cupcake trays - one for standard cupcakes and one for mini cupcakes. Can also be used as a cookie, candy, gift card box, party centerpiece, favor box, paper toy too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Also, I've designed this kit so that you can customize the banner and license plates with your own text! Just open in Adobe Reader and type in the provided text boxes, easy as pie! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Perfect for so many occasions: weddings (just married car!), birthdays - sweet sixteen!, gender reveal parties, baby showers, Father's Day (didn't Dad always say he wanted a new car!) and so many more occasions! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Each <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">car kit</a> also comes with two mini suitcase templates that sit on top of the car for an extra retro touch. The mini suitcases can hold small treats and candies, lip gloss or other tiny gifts too!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">I was browsing <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/claudinehellmuth/" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">my Flickr account</a>
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of my very first 3-D prototype - and guess what! it's a paper car! 6
years ago I had the idea, started it and then shelved it while I worked
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-56541742373984496412014-07-02T14:02:00.001-04:002014-07-02T14:03:12.332-04:00i'm in mollie makes handmade weddings magazine!<span style="font-size: 85%;">I was so excited to see that my Retro Cassette tape printable kits were featured in <a href="http://www.molliemakes.com/craft-2/new-mollie-makes-handmade-wedding-now/">Mollie Makes Handmade Weddings Magazine</a> in a DIY 80's wedding round up on page 70! Yay! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">You can purchase your own retro cassette tape printable kit <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">in my shop here</a> and grab this issue of Mollie Makes <a href="http://www.molliemakes.com/craft-2/new-mollie-makes-handmade-wedding-now/">here</a>. </span><br />
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-57276856472459590142014-06-18T10:16:00.004-04:002014-06-18T10:17:59.169-04:00I'm on the writing and creative process blog tour<span style="font-size: 85%;">My friend <a href="http://aintshecrafty.blogspot.com/">Beth Dryer Kingston</a> invited me to join the "My Writing Process" blog tour! I've adjusted the questions to fit my creative process (as I'm not really a writer) and I've tagged three of my fabulously creative blogger friends - <a href="http://www.craftychica.com/site/">Kathy the Crafty Chica</a>, <a href="http://annbutlerdesigns.com/">Ann Butler</a> and <a href="http://www.jenipherlyn.com/">Jenipher Lynn</a> - as the next stops on this fun tour, be sure to check out their blogs next week to learn all about their writing & creative methods!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>1) What am I working on?</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">I'm currently working on a retro car cupcake box! It was a challenge to design it so that the lid would open to fit a cupcake in in, but after a week of template design, I got it all figured out. I'm currently at the photo editing stage and I should have it ready for <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">my shop</a> next week!</span><span style="font-size: 85%;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>2) How does my work differ from others of its genre?</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">My OCD comes in handy here giving me a nearly obsessive attention to detail :) I love color, whimsy (and polka dots too!) and through my work I try to convey a little happy escape from the every day world! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>3) Why do I create what I do?</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">Ever since I can remember I have loved paper. I have clear memories when I was about 6 or 7 making paper dolls with my friend from down the street - cutting images out of catalogs and drawing new outfits for our dolls.... I also loved the Whitman Punch Out Books - you could make an entire little village just by punching out paper and adding a little tape or glue.
It seemed like magic that something flat could become dimensional adorable and fun to play with too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Now 33 years later, I design printables for people to download, print and make and it still seems like magic! It is amazing to me that I can design and create something here in Washington DC, it can travel to it's new owner as digital pixels and binary bytes (sometimes as far as Dubai!), they print and cut it out, add a little tape and glue and then suddenly, they've got a cute little <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">retro oven</a> or <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">ice cream truck</a> just waiting to hold their cupcakes!</span><span style="font-size: 85%;">
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1) a customer asked me if I had any cotton candy themed items... which then got my wheels turning. I love cotton candy so I was excited to try out a new design! I thought about it for two days even started a couple designs that just weren't working out, then I sketched out this little drawing late at night before going to bed.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">2) the next morning I was anxious to see if my idea would work so I started working on the bag/box template structure, which involves a lot of folding of paper and measuring until i get a shape I like. Once I got the template down, I put one together and sketched out my idea (very roughly!) on the side to see if it would work. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">3) At this stage I am laying out the general color and making the template the correct size. Another rough sketch on top for placement, then there are many, many, (so many!) design revisions before moving on to step </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">4) after much gnashing of teeth and fretting over teeny tiny design tweaks the finished design is ready and finished! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Thanks again to <a href="http://aintshecrafty.blogspot.com/">Beth</a> for including me in this blog tour! </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.craftychica.com/site/">Kathy the Crafty Chica</a>, </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://annbutlerdesigns.com/">Ann Buttler </a>and <a href="http://www.jenipherlyn.com/">Jenipher Lynn </a>will be sharing their creative methods in the next week - I hope you will stop by and say hello!</span><br />
<br />claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-63095951354147550212014-06-13T09:00:00.000-04:002014-06-17T17:06:14.941-04:00xyron surprise pack giveaway!<span style="font-size: 85%;">I have an exciting giveaway for you today! Beth Kingston over at the <a href="http://aintshecrafty.blogspot.com/">Aint She Crafty blog</a> is offering a surprise pack of Xyron goodies (valued at $100!!) to one of my blog readers - details on how to enter below.</span><br />
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-74612195622622011382014-06-05T11:04:00.002-04:002014-06-05T11:07:31.683-04:00melanie martinez album dollhouse cover artwork<span style="font-size: 85%;">I have exciting news! My <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">Happy Houses printable kit</a> is featured on the cover of Melanie Martinez debut album, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dollhouse-ep/id876756413">Dollhouse</a>! Here's a screen shot below, but you can get a closer look on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dollhouse-ep/id876756413">itunes</a>. And there's real cd's <a href="http://store.warnermusic.com/dollhouse-cd-ep.html">available here</a>. </span><br />
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season 3 of the Voice) but I quickly found out how much I liked her work
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-26283104810020206912014-06-02T10:31:00.003-04:002014-06-02T10:35:11.704-04:00let's make teacher appreciation gifts!<span style="font-size: 85%;">Let your child's teacher know how much you appreciate all their work with a little something handmade by you.
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1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">Pencil Candy boxes printable</a> - perfect for a last minute teacher gift, these pencil candy boxes go together quickly!<br />
2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">Apple Candy boxes printable kit</a> - just right for Fall themed parties or as a teacher appreciation gift. They also look cute displayed in a bowl in our kitchen!<br />
3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">Alphabet Blocks</a>
mini cupcake and favor boxes in bright primary colors - comes with an
included cupcake tray to hold one mini-size cupcake! Also fits wrapped
candies, small gifts and treats. Letters A-Z and numbers 0-9, print as
many as you like to spell out words and use the included number blocks
to display dates or ages!<br />
4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">School Bus cupcake and favor box printable kit</a> - everyone loves a cupcake! This school bus holds two standard sized cupcakes or three mini cupcakes!<br />
5. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">School House cookie and favor box printable kit</a>
- adorable school box shaped cookie box, holds more than just cookies,
use it as a favor box for small gifts, gift cards or as a school themed
party centerpiece!</span>claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-53974249417512123602014-05-30T11:51:00.000-04:002014-06-13T17:12:42.649-04:00summer reading giveaway!<span style="font-size: 85%;">I've added a few books to my summer reading list that I'd like to share with you so let's have a GIVEAWAY!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">First up is this darling and touching book by Jenipher Lyn: <a href="http://jenipherlyn.squarespace.com/book/">How being Stubborn Depressed and Unpopular Saved my Life</a>. From the title it sounds like a heavy book, but don't be hesitant to read it, Jenipher covers universal topics that we can all relate to, self comparison, not feeling good enough (can I get a hand raise?!) all with her adorable and lighthearted illustrations and lettering. It's hard not to smile while reading this book, a great read to share with a teen or tween in your life (or anybody really!) we all deal with this stuff and it's a good reminder we are not alone! I first met Jenipher on twitter and saw her sweet illustrations, and that she was writing a book and she sent me one copy to share with you in a giveaway - giveaway details at the bottom of this post! See<a href="http://jenipherlyn.squarespace.com/book/"> more views of the book here</a> or purchase<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/178759871/encouraging-honest-book-how-being"> in Jenipher's etsy shop</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Next in our summer reading giveaway is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Maker-Dad-Antigravity-Incredibly-Father-Daughter-ebook/dp/B00FL3YLHE/ref=nosim/collageartistcom">Maker Dad: Lunch Box Guitars, Antigravity Jars and 22 other Incredibly Cool Father Daughter Projects</a> by Mark Frauenfelder founder of <a href="http://boingboing.net/">Boing Boing</a> and editor in chief of <a href="http://makezine.com/">MAKE magazine</a>. I was contacted by Mark's publishing company to see if I'd like to do a giveaway on my blog, I thought just based on title ALONE that this sounded like a fabulous book! As a kid I loved rainy day project type books and I would have been first in line to get this one! It covers everything from making an ice cream sandwich necklace (one of my fav projects from the book!) to silkscreening shirts to making a retro video arcade game. If you have a patient and crafty Dad, this book would be a great gift for Father's Day! AND I have a copy to giveaway too - see the end of this post for details to enter the giveaway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">And last (but not least!) is Pam Carriker's book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Creating-Art-Speed-Life-Mixed-Media/dp/1596688769/ref=nosim/collageartistcom">Creating Art at the Speed of Life: 30 days of mixed media exploration</a>. Summer is perfect to catch up on your creativity, so why not get started with Pam's book and have a new project every day for a month! (this book pairs well with my <a href="http://claudinehellmuth.blogspot.com/2014/05/composition-for-collage-online-class.html">online Composition for Collage class which starts June 19!</a>) Focusing on art journals as your base, Pam takes you through a new technique each day and by the end of the book, you will have a fabulous art journal, filled with new techniques. Pam also covers design basics like color, shading, form, line etc and has Q & A highlights with artists featured in the book: Seth Apter, Lesley Riley, Mary Beth Shaw, Susan Tuttle and many others! I have one copy to giveaway to a lucky winner! Details below on how to enter!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">First up is <a href="http://shycraftygirl.blogspot.com/">Sheri</a>. Sheri won Creating Art at the Speed of Life. Congrats Sheri! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"> Next winner is Sue!! Sue you won the Maker Dad book!! Sue I have tried to email you and your email address is bouncing. Can you please send me an email to claudinehellmuth at gmail dot com? thank you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">And last but not least, our final winner is Whitney. Whitney you won </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://jenipherlyn.squarespace.com/book/">How being Stubborn Depressed and Unpopular Saved my Life</a> Congrats Whitney!</span><br />
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-2370292457058628732014-05-04T14:46:00.000-04:002014-05-06T13:57:51.477-04:00composition for collage online class!<span style="font-size: 85%;">My <a href="http://shrsl.com/?%7E2dbh">online class </a>, Composition for Collage is back by popular demand! We last ran this class in 2012 and now it is updated and available for registration again! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">You
are in for a treat with this class!! If you sign up we'll be spending 4
weeks together, from June 19th - July 17th -- you'll come away refreshed
and loaded with new inspiration and ideas! Think of it as an arty
summer camp for your creative soul!<br />
<br />This online class isn't just a blog with a password. It's Audio, Video,
Slide Shows, Handouts, Message Boards and more. I will be there with you
to guide you along and it will be a truly interactive experience - and here's the best part - I comment on EVERY SINGLE artwork that is posted in the gallery, so it's a great chance to get one on one feedback from me about your work!</span><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="375" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/YzxYTracLGE?rel=0" width="500"></iframe><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Here's a little video from me to you all about the class and why composition is so important!</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"> What a few participants said after taking the Composition for Collage class:<i><br /></i><b style="color: #cc0000;"><i>This composition class gave me a whole new perspective on everything I do from
this point on - changed my style completely causing me to express in a
new direction.</i></b><span style="color: #cc0000;">
</span> - username Ourlife</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">One of my all-time favorite classes. Claudine not only gives great information, but was so involved in giving feedback that I couldn't believe it. She is one incredible artist and person!</span></b> - Kathleen Conrad</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><br /> <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">This class is so worth it...in collage sometimes less is more...this class helps you learn that...and the icing on the cake is Big Picture classes are accessible forever after you purchase them...you can't beat that deal!!! </span></b>- E'Layne Koenigsberg </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Full details are below and to register NOW <a href="http://shrsl.com/?%7E2dbh"> click here!!</a><br />
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<b>COMPOSITION FOR COLLAGE - CLASS DESCRIPTION</b><br />
I have developed this class much like my popular Composition class that I have taught in live workshops all over the US, Canada and in Italy. Now brought to you in an online format! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"> Let me tell you a little background:
When I was in art college getting my BFA degree we had very rigorous training in the fundamentals. We took 2 years of classes in composition. Yes TWO YEARS! That's how important good composition is! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Well you can skip the two years of training because
I have boiled down various methods, gleaned from my art college days and developed surefire tools for creating strong compositions in your projects. Easy to learn and quick to implement, you will be making professional looking collages by the end of the first week.
I promise! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Are you ever working on a project and you just feel something in your belly that says “this is not quite right but I don’t know how to fix it?” I will give you have the tools to know how to fix it so you can make your best work! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Each week I will go over a new composition method by video and slide show in a fun lighthearted and easy to understand format. You’ll have images to download and all the tools you need to work with, no extra supplies are needed.
It won’t be long before you discover how it easy it is and by using just a few new techniques, great compositions practically create themselves! Really!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">So whether you are a scrapbooker making the transition to mixed media work, or have been creating altered artwork for some time…. you will find the investment in this class will give back to you for the rest of your creative life! Gone will be the frustration of working on composition. You’ll know how to apply the tools of good composition and it will make ALL the difference in everything you create!
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>THIS CLASS INCLUDES:</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Welcome notes from Claudine in the classroom</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"> Colorful instructional handouts with step-by-step instructions for each lesson/project</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"> 20 sheets of high resolution
printable collage pages created from Claudine's favorite images -- all to use in our composition exercises <span style="color: #cc0000;">(a $100 value!!)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"> Instructional videos</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"> Powerpoint slideshows with Claudine's audio instruction</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Reminder emails when the classroom is updated with new materials</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Weekly emails offering inspiration, images from other artists and discussion about what we are working on that week</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Private posting gallery to share your work and view the work of your classmates and Claudine</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Email access to Claudine and lots of "Claudine" time</span><span style="font-size: 85%;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Message board to share your thoughts with your classmates</span><span style="font-size: 85%;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">Feedback directly from Claudine on artwork posted in the classroom gallery</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;">and more!!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">YES! $30! That's only $1 a day!! Woweee!!!<b> <a href="http://shrsl.com/?%7Esy4">Ready to Sign up? CLICK HERE!</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">CLASS FAQ:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Is this class open to International students?</span> - YES! That's what is so great about online classes no matter where you are you can take it! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do I have to buy all Claudine Hellmuth Studio products to take the class?</span>
No you don't. Actually there is NO SUPPLY LIST. I repeat. NO SUPPLY
LIST. Work with what you have and use the downloads I provide. yay!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do I have to be "present" each day to take the class?</span>
no you don't! you can follow along as the class progresses, or check in
periodically and download the directions, watch the videos at your
leisure! it is *best* if you can follow along with the class as I'll be
able to comment on your work and help you, but if you are out of town,
don't worry, you won't miss out on any details!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">When does the class start? </span>June 19th</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How much is the class?</span> $30 for 4 weeks of instruction! That's only $1 a day!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where is the supply list? </span></span><span style="font-size: 85%;">Actually there is <span style="color: #cc0000;">NO SUPPLY LIST</span>. Work with what you have and use the collage downloads I provide. Easy!!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How long does the class stay active for those who registered?</span> </span><span style="font-size: 85%;">Students
will have "forever access" to the class materials, which means that
class will end July 17th (so there will no longer be teacher
interaction), but students can go back at any point in time (as long as
BPC exists) and access the class materials, gallery and message board!
WOW!</span><span style="font-size: 85%;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I am just starting making art/collage</span>: that's great! You'll get a jump just by learning these composition techniques and it will save you a lot of headaches.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Will it be fun? Composition sounds like math? </span>Of COURSE it will be FUN!! I like to have fun. I promise we'll be learning and laughing!! Let me tell you one thing this class WON'T be is intimidating. I make sure it's a considerate and supportive environment to post your work. You will be getting supportive and encouraging but useful feedback that you can use right away. NO harsh critiques. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Will it work on my ipad?</b> Yes! you can lie on the couch and watch all the videos right on your ipad! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>I took this class in 2012, is this one the same?</b> Yes it is the same class, but all the live interactions with me are live and fresh and new with new questions, new answers and new chats etc. </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/?%7E2dbh"><b>READY TO SIGN UP? CLICK HERE!</b></a> - Don't wait! This class will not be repeated until next year or later!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">If you have any other questions that I didn't cover just post them in the comments and I will answer!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Class runs from June 19th-July 17th but you will have lifetime access to all the materials and instructions! </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">FTC Disclosure: links in this post are affiliate links. If you click and
purchase my class, I will earn a small referral fee. I appreciate your
clicks and support!</span><span style="font-size: 85%;"></span>claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-57488956290641781842014-04-30T10:46:00.000-04:002014-05-05T10:46:45.314-04:00free mini cupcake and favor boxes<span style="font-size: 85%;">I created a FREE mini cupcake box printable for you to download and make! </span><span style="font-size: 85%;">And here's my favorite part - you can customize
the box with a monogram initial of your recipient to make it extra special!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Each box comes with a cupcake tray to hold a mini-sized cupcake! They can be used for so many occasions - make a bunch of boxes with various letters to spell out words or names! Stack them up and they'll make a great table display for birthday, baby showers (gender reveal parties!) or just to give a sweet little gift to a friend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">I've also included SVG files so that you can print and cut on your personal cutting machine! But not to worry if you don't have a cutting machine - there's a PDF file inside so you can easily cut these out the old fashioned way with scissors :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">If you are using the PDF kit, you can adjust the monogram initial right in <a href="http://get.adobe.com/reader/">the free Adobe Reader software</a>. SVG Kit users, I've included video links and PDF directions so that you can add your own "no cut" text to your files too! </span><br />
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There's a couple of little set up tweaks you'll want to make when opening and using these SVGs, and it might be a little different from other SVGs that you've used before, so I've created a couple of handy videos for you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>SILHOUETTE STUDIO V3: </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">This video is in Version 3 of the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software, but V2 users will find the cut/no cut settings familiar enough to follow along. Also included with this freebie kit, are detailed PDF instructions for both V2 and V3 of the software:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>SURE CUTS ALOT 3: </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">If you have another type of machine or use Sure Cuts A Lot 3 (SCAL) software - you'll want to watch this video below. </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="https://www.craftedge.com/">SCAL3</a>
is a 3rd party software that works with many different types of cutting
machines: Wishblade, eCraft, Craft Robo and more. This video will also
help you if you are using the Sizzix Eclips - ECAL software because it
is very similar and designed by the same company who makes Sure Cuts A
Lot!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: 85%;">OTHER SOFTWARE:</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>ECAL:</b> Files work great! Watch the above SCAL video </span><span style="font-size: 85%;">for set up information. SCAL is very similar and
designed by the same company who makes ECAL!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Cricut Explore Design Space software:</b> I have not had success getting the files to show properly in this software. I hear they are making updates to the design space so I will test again in a few weeks and update here if it's working.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Brother Scan N Cut</b>: I have not been able to test on this machine/software yet. If you have one, let me know how it works for you! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>SCAL2:</b> These files don't work in earlier versions of SCAL. Must be SCAL3 and up. </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">HOW-TO PDF GUIDES INCLUDED:</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">I've spent the last few weeks creating and editing how-to PDF guides that are included in this kit for both Silhouette Designer Edition V2 + V3 and SCAL3 software. I cover importing a SVG, adjusting page and cut settings, adding "no cut" text to any SVG file, and I'll also take you through the print and cut process, these guides give you all the tools you need to work with any of my SVG print and cut kit freebies as well as the files available in my <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">etsy shop</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: 85%;">SPREAD THE WORD:</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">Links to this freebie printable on pinterest, twitter, facebook etc are very much appreciated! Thank you so much for helping to spread the word about this freebie kit!</span><br />
<br />claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-78778220803548741902014-04-17T16:42:00.004-04:002014-04-17T16:55:19.656-04:00how to print + cut in the Silhouette Studio V3 update<span style="font-size: 85%;">
Silhouette has come out with a new and much improved update to the Version 3 software that was released a couple weeks ago. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Whew! I am so glad! I</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"> use my cutting machine to print and cut my <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">printable kits</a> so I am mainly concerned with how that process works and this update is so much better. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">It opens my SVG files correctly, handles layers better (still some tweaks needed but this is a big improvement), they also brought back the cut/no cut settings. It's generally more user friendly for print and cut. Yippee! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">So today I filmed a little video tutorial how to set up SVG files properly to print and cut in Silhouette V3 newest update! Watch the video below or <a href="http://youtu.be/QFqTSeyAtfw">click here to watch on youtube</a>! </span><br />
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<a href="http://claudinehellmuth.blogspot.com/2014/02/retro-eyeglasses-freebie-kit.html">Download your freebie retro eyeglasses kit here!</a> </span></div>
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<b>For fabulous tips and help with all things Silhouette (+ other cutting machines too!) check out:</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://cleversomeday.wordpress.com/">Clever Someday Blog</a></b> - Kay has been beta testing the new version 3 and she is such a huge help to her blog readers with trouble shooting and tips! Make sure to <a href="http://cleversomeday.wordpress.com/2014/04/16/v3again/">read this post</a> and check back for future updates before you decide if you want to update your software or wait a little bit longer.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/homevidka">Scrappy Diva Karin</a></b> - Karin has so many free and super helpful videos on all types cutting machines, if you are new or seasoned pro, she's got tips for you. Her info was a lifesaver when I was first starting out using my machine just 2 months ago.
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/doodlingdebbie1">Doodling Debbie</a> </b>- is also a Silhouette software beta tester and she has a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQoW2Q3mw5k&list=UUFUPwqozY2nkh-lDxtkbiBw&feature=share">comprehensive video</a> on her youtube channel with all the features in the new update to Version3.
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">1) beautiful table set up with vintage jars, tins and packaging</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">2) you can see here they even re-created my drawing from the front of my <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">Sweet Shoppe</a> on the cake! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">3) look at how many <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">Sweet Shoppe </a>kits she created - 53 boxes total! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">4) make sure to visit Karen's blog to see more pics - you won't want to miss the "cake" centerpieces she created from vintage jello molds and tins you can see just a peek of them in this photo!</span>claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-91828275652683788582014-04-07T11:07:00.000-04:002014-04-07T11:07:00.635-04:00i'm in professional artist magazine!<span style="font-size: 85%;">I was thrilled to be interviewed a few months ago by <a href="http://kristenfischer.com/">Kristen Fischer</a> for an article in The January 2014 issue of <a href="https://orders.professionalartistmag.com/store/shopexd.asp?id=94">Professional Artists Magazine!</a> I can only show a little sneak peek but you can purchase this issue as <a href="https://orders.professionalartistmag.com/store/shopexd.asp?id=94">a digital copy here</a>.</span><br />
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-4559297951825280472014-04-04T11:00:00.000-04:002014-04-04T11:00:06.888-04:00free printable easter bunny ears<span style="font-size: 85%;">How about a freebie! I've created a bunny ears printable that you can download and make. Perfect for Easter or maybe just because you wish spring were here already - after this crazy winter, I can't wait for the spring weather!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Here's <a href="http://inspireco.blogspot.com/">my friend Amy's </a>adorable son, Alfredo modeling the ears for you! Thank you Alfredo for being such a good sport! Don't miss <a href="http://inspireco.blogspot.com/">Amy's fabulous blog here</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">For more fun Easter, Spring (and any occasion printable kits) that you can download and make <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth">check out my Etsy store here</a>! </span><br />
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-13051250520496000192014-04-03T17:56:00.000-04:002014-04-17T16:24:50.796-04:00silhouette studio V3 software update <span style="font-size: 85%;">Silhouette just released a new version of their software, Silhouette Studio Version 3, I'm using the Designer Edition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">I downloaded the software and tested it out, and filmed a quick SVG print and cut tutorial. </span><span style="font-size: 85%;">I made sure to keep Version 2 on my
computer and I recommend doing that if you can, or just waiting to download
the update until they make any additional changes. </span><span style="font-size: 85%;">There's quite a bit of internet buzz about
it so I am sure more changes are coming as they get feedback from
everyone who uses it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">If you have already updated, or just want to see what it looks like, here's a quick little video that I filmed for you:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">There is a new update to the software. This one is much better and it is so much easier to print and cut! </span><br />
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claudine hellmuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02755435377366944408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17310314.post-76564045780009567902014-03-31T16:46:00.001-04:002014-03-31T16:46:32.054-04:00spring printable kits!<span style="font-size: 85%;">I've got a few little happy and whimsical spring kits <a href="http://whimsicalprintableparty.com/">in my etsy shop to share with you</a>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>1)</b> Just add a few Easter eggs and jelly beans to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth" target="_blank">Sweet Treat train</a>
and you have an adorable Easter/spring centerpiece! Once Easter is over
you can use your Sweet Treat Train for birthday parties by adding
cupcakes to the cargo cars!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>2)</b> My printable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth" target="_blank">Church favor box</a>
goes perfectly with the Happy Houses kit so you can make an Easter
village for your mantle! You can also use this little church for
weddings or baptism parties too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>3)</b> These little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth" target="_blank">Happy House favor boxes</a> can hold candy, favors and gift cards!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>4)</b> I created these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claudinehellmuth" target="_blank">little whimsical paper bird ornaments</a>
to be used as centerpiece decorations for Spring parties, but then
while I was working on them I thought they could also be used for
Weddings (how cute as a cake topper!), Baby showers (use the pink and
blue for a gender reveal party!) or just to add a little whimsy to your
home!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Our cat Brian, seems to think that these little birdies also make great
cat toys! Here's an Instagram I took of him "helping" during my photo
shoot. He decided he really loved these birds and wanted one to play
with. I finally gave in and let him have one (after the photo shoot of
course!) Follow me on instagram, I'm <a href="http://instagram.com/claudinehellmuth">claudinehellmuth</a> over there :) </span></div>
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