http://www.moonmajic.com Jewelry and Crafts Today Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:23:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I admit it, I am addicted to Agatha Christie's novels. Talk about an artist! She could weave a tale that took her readers on a wild ride indeed. She is somewhat of an inspiration to me, as a budding writer myself. I think that anyone who aspires to make a ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/09/06/pleasure-reading/ A portrait artist can have a wonderful career. Most people would love to have a flattering portrait done of themselves, or of someone in their family. Do you have talent for portraiture? And how would you get started  working as an artist? My advice is to have your artist materials to ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/08/31/portrait-artist-a-career-for-you/ You are creative. Have you tried to deny this to yourself? Well, I would like to encourage you to get things moving in that direction! One of the easiest and yummiest ways to express this is in the kitchen. How about a soup made from all the best leftovers in ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/08/24/creativity-and-you/ Haiku are short, lovely poems of usually just 17 syllables. Most of them have something to do with one of the four seasons. They originated in Japan, but they have migrated and seem to be quite a world-wide phenomena. Have you ever tried you hand at writing one? I think of ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/08/18/haiku-and-you/ I think ADHD and creativity deserves some more attention. As a matter of fact, did you know that some believe this is a completely invented label? Now I am not saying that there aren't children who get antsy, can't sit still and so forth. But rather than drugging them, why ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/08/11/adhd-and-creativity/ Are all children artists? Well, that is an interesting question. All children, minimally, are creative. Some excel in the art of drawing, dance, theater, singing and so forth. While others are creative in science or math. Still others may be natural born mechanics. Whatever your child's interest, it should be ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/07/14/art-and-children/ Creative children should be able to express themselves without evaluation. Let their imagination run free! Encourage them to tell stories of all kinds, and give them tools to expand their creativity. (Crayons, paper, pin and ink depending on their age.) Or maybe your child is scientifically creative. I don't have much ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/07/05/creative-children-and-their-parents/ Why not pick up a new summer craft this year? New skills are always a lot of fun, and learning how to do seasonal crafts can keep you busy in those idle summer afternoons. Besides, when the kids complain about nothing to do, you can be at the ready! My favorite ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/06/29/summer-crafts/ The changing of the seasons always brings with it new ideas and new dreams. I love to plan for the future holiday season about now. Some people think that's a little "out there," but I love to occupy myself during long summer days with projects for the fall. It has ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/06/22/summer-creating/ When was the last time you let loose with your favorite Broadway tune? It doesn't matter if you were in the shower, the car or alone on a trail somewhere. Singing is good for us! This may be only my opinion, but when I sing I am instantly happier. Learn to ... http://www.moonmajic.com/2010/06/16/singing-is-fun/