How to make a snowman journal cover in 5 minutes

It's time to ring in the new year.  I want to see some SNOW!  But it looks like the only snow I'll be seeing anytime soon is artificial snow  - the kind I make or draw.  Oh well.

I want to share with you one of my latest videos featured on Creative Life TV - How to make a snowman journal cover in 5 minutes.  I think you'll enjoy this time lapse video featuring loads of mixed media techniques.

Love to hear your comments - so please post them below.

Best wishes in 2012!
Remember the next episode of Creative Life TV is January 16 at Noon eastern http://livestream.com/cool2craft

How to make a polymer clay snowman - Free Video Tutorial by Creative Live TV

My favorite time of year - winter.  I use to say summer, but the summers have been way tooo hot!  I love snowman and the beauty that winter brings.  I've been collecting snowmen for years and they are among my favorite to make out of polymer clay.

So here I am sharing a video tutorial with you on how to make a polymer clay snowman.  Maybe it will inspire you to create a snowman collection all your own!

Please share your comments  ;)
Next Creative Life TV is January 16 at noon on the Cool2Craft Network where I'll be sharing lots of Mixed Media techniques.  http://livestream.com/cool2craft

Click here to view the step by step photo tutorial -

Wishing you Love and Happiness in 2012

I blog, mostly for myself. I have an awful memory, so I find that if I want to remember it, I have to write it down - and I have to remember "where" I wrote it down! HA!

 I started my blog in 2007 with my trip to CHA and a follow up trip to England. I can't believe how much has happened since then and how much I love going back thru my old posts to see what I did.

 As this year draws to a close, I hope you take some time to reflect on all the great memories you've had this past year and in your lifetime. Cherish your loved ones and your friendships and strive to make 2012 as best and as fulfilling as it can be.

 I have some "GOALS", I don't call them resolutions, because I never live up to resolutions - some creative goals for licensing my artwork and some personal development goals as well.

 I'm thankful for all the friends that I have that read this blog and watch my Creative Life TV show, thankful for my creative girlfriends - Tiffany, Heidi, Julianna and Candace who as a team have worked so hard to bring you creative inspiration thru our Cool2Craft shows each Monday - 52 shows this year and NO RERUNS! Isn't that amazing?

 Many, many thanks to my publisher, Cico Books who I'm currently working with to write another book - Mixed Media Inspirations and also the many many manufactuerers such as AMACO and iLovetoCreate to just name a few, who have supported me as a designer and support designers in their creativity.

 Here's to wishing you a year full of happiness!

Mark your calendars for Monday January 16th at noon eastern for the next Creative Life TV - Crazy Mixed Up Art on the Cool2Craft network.

How to incorporate Friendly Plastic with Fabric - Mixed Media Friendly Plastic Video

In this latest episode of Friendly Plastic TV, Linda Peterson shows you how to incorporate Friendly Plastic with Fabric to embellish an eye glass case. It's a technique developed by Liz Welch, a well known Friendly Plastic artist living in the UK. Thank you Liz for the inspiration. Please check out Liz's blog at www.rarelizzie.wordpress.com





Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

Creative Life TV - How to make a polymer clay snowman - Linda Peterson

Linda Peterson shares how to create an adorable snowman from polymer clay. It's easy and fun and great for all ages. The perfect project to chase away the winter blues and bring a smile to your face. Featured on Livin' the Creative Life TV.

Click here to watch the video tutorial If you like this project - we invite you to give it a thumbs up at StumbleUpon Materials: Polymer clay: White, black and orange along with any accent colors desired Plaid ribbon Toothpick or needle tool Knitting needle Ceramic tile (optional) Baby wipes

	These are the basic shapes needed to make a snowman.
	Roll a ¾” ball on one side to create a tapered log.
	Repeat this three more times.
	Create a large tapered log from a 2” ball. To create the body, press the thick end down on the work surface while pulling the thinner end upwards to elongate the neckline.To create the legs, push the thick end up towards the thinner end creating a foot.
	Press arms and legs to body.
	Create a 1” ball for head. Roll a tiny piece of orange clay into a triangle for the nose.
	Pre-bake small black balls. Press in for eyes.
	Draw in smile and eyebrows with needle tool.
	Press head to body.
	Before baking I sprinkled him with clear glitter.Bake according to manufacturer’s directions for approximately 1 hour. Allow to cool.Tie the ribbon around his neck. Add chalk "blush" to his cheeks and the bottom of his feet.

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Launched in October 2009, Cool2Craft TV broadcasts weekly internet TV episodes and special live-streaming events featuring industry recognized hosts, reporters, designers, authors and manufacturers. Visit www.cool2craft.com to watch this week’s show via the LiveStream player. Visit our Blip.tv channel for full archived episodes, our YouTube Channel for project and technique demo videos and check out our current programming schedule for upcoming LIVE-streaming events. Visit www.cool2craft.com for current programming schedule.

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How to make a Snowman Mixed Media Journal Cover - Video

This is my first time lapse video and I think it is sooo fun!!! I'll show you how to create a snowman journal cover using LOTS of mixed media techniques in about 7 minutes! Enjoy

Creative Life TV - How to etch a snowflake design on a candle votive

Linda Peterson shares great way to add a festive glow to your dinner table with this snowflake etched candle or give as a gift to someone special. A few minutes and a little glass etching is all you will need to create this snowflake candle votive. Featured on Livin' the Creative Life TV.

Click here to watch the video tutorial If you like this project - we invite you to give it a thumbs up at StumbleUpon Materials: Snowflake clip art from photo editing program or copyright free clip art on internet Clear contact paper Glass etching cream Alcohol based marker Glitter glue Make up sponge Double stick tape Craft knife

	Create snowflake pattern by drawing or using a photo editing program to fit the size of your glass votive. Cover votive with contact paper. Apply double stick tape to back side of snowflake pattern and apply to votive where desired.
	Cut out snowflake pattern with craft knife and remove contact paper.
	Apply etching cream leave on according to package directions. Completely rinse with water again following package directions.
	Rub marker over etched design...
	and wipe away excess ink with a damp cloth.
	Add glitter glue to give it a glittery sparkle.
	Enjoy!

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Launched in October 2009, Cool2Craft TV broadcasts weekly internet TV episodes and special live-streaming events featuring industry recognized hosts, reporters, designers, authors and manufacturers. Visit www.cool2craft.com to watch this week’s show via the LiveStream player. Visit our Blip.tv channel for full archived episodes, our YouTube Channel for project and technique demo videos and check out our current programming schedule for upcoming LIVE-streaming events. Visit www.cool2craft.com for current programming schedule.

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Creative Life TV - How to make Snowflake Window Cling Decals

Linda Peterson shares a great project to get the kids involved on a gloomy winter day and dress up your windows too!! Everyone will have fun making these adorable window clings. Featured on Livin' the Creative Life TV.

Click here to watch the video tutorial If you like this project - we invite you to give it a thumbs up at StumbleUpon Materials: Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue Tulip® Puffy Paint – white or color of choice Page protector Clip art of snowflakes in a variety of sizes Pigment powder in color of choice or acrylic paint in color of choice

	Place the page protector over snowflake clip art template.Outline the snowflake with puffy paint and allow to dry.
	Apply tacky glue to inside of snowflake.
	Add pigment powders and create swirls with toothpick or needle tool.
	Allow to dry.Carefully peel off of page protector and trim if needed.
	Wet with a baby wipe and apply to window.

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Launched in October 2009, Cool2Craft TV broadcasts weekly internet TV episodes and special live-streaming events featuring industry recognized hosts, reporters, designers, authors and manufacturers. Visit www.cool2craft.com to watch this week’s show via the LiveStream player. Visit our Blip.tv channel for full archived episodes, our YouTube Channel for project and technique demo videos and check out our current programming schedule for upcoming LIVE-streaming events. Visit www.cool2craft.com for current programming schedule.

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Snowflakes in the air - Get your Crafty on the Next Creative Life TV Monday December 12

Get your winter crafty on!  I'll be sharing three new projects and a bonus on my next Creative Life TV show.  Monday December 12 at noon eastern.

Just go to the cool2craft livestream channel at showtime to watch the episode and chat with me live. 

Can't watch then?  No worries - the show will air 24/7 until December 19th.  Watch any time it's convenient for you.  Also be sure to check out all of ourarchived  Cool2Craft videos on youtube - there's over 500 episodes!

It's supposed to snow....seriously?

It's amazing to me all the stuff I learned on facebook.  Like the weather forecast...major snow storm on Monday?  Hmmm...gotta check that out.  I say bring it on.  When it's snowing outside, some people like to coze up with a book or a movie.  Not me - I wanna hunker down in the glitteryest, most colorful, full of crafty junk place I can find and create, paint, blog..and just plain get messy.

It's been a gloomy month of November here in the hollars of the Ozark Mountains, actually quite depressing.  But it's during that time like those that I go off in the far off corners of my studio and draw, create, let my mind wander and I'm always suprized with what I unveil.  Not everything is neat and pretty.  Sometimes it's just doodles....but SOMETIMES... it's this kinda stuff that I want to share...

I have so many - SO MANY crafting passions that it's hard to focus on one.  My first love is, and always will be polymer clay, making characters and jewelry.  But lately, I've been focusing on mixed media everything, painting on everything, using everything, mixing up everything and making lots and lots of drawings and canvas art.  I love when you can take bits and pieces of artwork, cut them up and create new artwork from them. 

There's something about the face that intriques me.  I draw LOTS of faces...bodyless faces most of the time.  Much of my past drawings have been whimsical characters, but lately, I've been focusing on people faces

combining them with words and feelings.....

and when it's all put together...it magically appears...

I'm fortunate to get to spend the next month up to my ears in mixed media creativity as I design the projects for my next book.  - I'lll keep you up to date how it's going... 

Wishing you lots of creating and happiness!

Update...a few days went by and I didn't get this post done as quick as I had intended.  Monday came and went without snow - BUM...but Tuesday - Yeah...we woke up to our first dusting and I LOVE IT!!! Bring on winter! :)