http://www.moonmajic.com Jewelry and Crafts Today Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:21:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have you ever heard of a quilting bee? In the past, women in the community would get together and work on a quilt, thus having time to gossip, discuss the latest recipes and what the kids and grandkids have been up to. These days, much of the time getting together ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/03/06/modern-quilting-bees/ I have long had an interest in the child prodigy artist . What exactly makes a child a prodigy? My old Throndike Barnhart dictionary says “As infant prodigy is a child remarkably brilliant in some respect.” Of course this might include a prodigy in mathematics, music, art or many other ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/02/07/child-prodigies/ Think outside the box! I believe all of us are far more capable of creating than we ever dreamt possible. Do you think you don’t have any talent? Hah! Every one of us has it. I believe it is God-given, and is only waiting to be developed. Why not give it ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/02/03/let-yourself-flourish-this-year/ How many times have I heard this complaint? After a little investigation, it usually turns out that the complainer has never really tried anything involving creativity. “Oh, I can’t even draw a straight line!” As my artist mother used to say, “Use a ruler!” Creativity has nothing to do with drawing ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2009/12/03/i-have-no-talent/ Time to make your holiday gifts! With the holidays a little over a month away, it’s time to make a trip to Michael’s or your local craft store and get some inspiration. Why not make all your gifts this year? I’ve done this for many seasons, and think it’s a ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2009/11/22/gifts-with-meaning/ You can set a great example for your children and grandchildren by being creative yourself. I grew up in a family where both my parents worked as artists. Their own love of creating was the best gift my parents could have given me. From that early experience, I decided that ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2009/10/05/creating-as-a-necessity/ It’s not too early to start thinking about homemade Christmas gifts. Think you have no talent, think everyone else is more creative than you? Think again! We all have the gift to create, and there is no better time to use it than now. Not only that, if you ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2009/09/23/meaningful-holiday-gifts-to-make/ I’ve noticed a certain nervousness some parents have around their children, especially when said child is being particularly creative. “Mommy, there’s a fairy in the back yard!” I heard one exuberant young lady of five years announce to her mother the other day. It was rewarding to see this young ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2009/08/20/let-your-child-create/ Surprise yourself! And be a celebrity in your child or grandchild’s eyes as well. Try writing and even illustrating a story that stars a young person. It can be silly, magical or scary (if the child is old enough.) You don’t have to be an award-winning author or artist to make ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2009/08/04/write-a-book-for-your-child/ I’m not particularly materialistic, but once in a while there’s something I would love to own. My particular love? Handcrafted Gold Jewelry . You may have something you would love to own for yourself, but have the idea that it is forever out of your reach. Well, I have a theory ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2009/07/10/gold-jewelry-for-your-heart%e2%80%99s-delight/