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Meet the IOD Sisters & Debi & Me
August 09, 2023

Meet the IOD Sisters & Debi & Me

Are you ready for an extraordinary event that celebrates your passion for collaboration, art, and creativity...
IN PERSON?
Look no further! The IOD Launch Party Event is here.

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Brushes, Waxes, and Top Coats: Oh My!
August 06, 2023

Brushes, Waxes, and Top Coats: Oh My!

Q:  Sharon, how do I take care of my DIY paint brushes?

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Made by Marley Contest
July 18, 2023

Made by Marley Contest

Made by Marley is hosting a creative competition.
And you are invited to play! 

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Temporary Order Delays Due to Unexpected Family Emergency
June 24, 2023

Temporary Order Delays Due to Unexpected Family Emergency

TLDR: I will be shipping any orders between now and July 1 on July 1.

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The Top Eleven Characteristics of a Creative Woman
June 21, 2023

The Top Eleven Characteristics of a Creative Woman

How many of these creative characteristics do you have? My number one is CURIOSITY. I think there is something missing from this list though that I think we ALL have in common. What do you think it is? Put your guess in the comments and I will send you a discount code for free shipping on all Iron Orchid Design products!

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How to Get Free Home Decor and Furniture
June 11, 2023

How to Get Free Home Decor and Furniture

Where does Accidental ArtMaker get all her stuff to paint?

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Got Doubt?
May 20, 2023

Got Doubt?

Doubt is a natural part of our process. It's nothing to stress about for too long.

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Artist Spotlight:  Deb Ellsworth
May 17, 2023

Artist Spotlight: Deb Ellsworth

I hope you will be completely inspired by Deb's art and her story. I hope you see yourself as an Artist, regardless of where you are on your journey. Deb started out JUST LIKE YOU DID.

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Artist Spotlight: Amanda from The Pretty Place
May 10, 2023

Artist Spotlight: Amanda from The Pretty Place

Meet Amanda from The Pretty Place! Learn how she got started with her art and her thoughts on getting out of a creative block.

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Heading to the IOD Flourish Conference!
April 21, 2023

Heading to the IOD Flourish Conference!

Exciting News: Attending Conference with Leading Industry Figures

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April 20, 2023

DIY PAINT BRUSHES

Care and Best Practice for DIY Artisan Brushes

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Celebrating Milestones in a Small Business
April 16, 2023

Celebrating Milestones in a Small Business

I posted my Accidental ArtMaker stickers on my Facebook page, joking that I was a serious business now. Was it my subconscious telling me to slow down and celebrate?

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Meet Sharon Dawson, The Accidental ArtMaker
April 09, 2023

Meet Sharon Dawson, The Accidental ArtMaker

Sharon, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What’s the backstory behind how you came up with the idea for your business?

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Artist Spotlight:  Melissa Youngman of Junk and Craft Treasures
April 05, 2023

Artist Spotlight: Melissa Youngman of Junk and Craft Treasures

Melissa of Junk and Craft Treasures found my website a few weeks ago and purchased a mould. The rest is history! Melissa invited me to her live while she shared her art made with IOD moulds and I answered a lot of questions from her followers. Melissa demo'd a beautiful butterfly made of Trimmings! Melissa is a class act. I watched her inspire so many women during her live with her artistic endeavors. Read on to learn more about her!

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Artists Spotlight: Jinny Holt
March 12, 2023

Artists Spotlight: Jinny Holt

I found Jinny through the algorithms of Facebook a little over a year ago. Well, actually, I think Jinny found me doing a live on FB and she told me about upcycling a boot using IOD moulds. She had found a woman's boot on the side of the road in Scotland, where she lives. Boy did that get my imagination going! That connection sparked what I consider a friendship and I hope one day to meet Jinny in person. If you need a little bit or A LOT of inspiration, this Artist Spotlight is for you!

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What's the Diff Between Big Top and DIY Liquid Patina?
March 10, 2023

What's the Diff Between Big Top and DIY Liquid Patina?

Are you trying to figure out which one you need? There are key differences to both.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month:  Frida Kahlo
March 07, 2023

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Frida Kahlo

Kahlo transformed her bed into a makeshift studio, using a special easel that allowed her to paint while lying down.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Inspiring Women Artists of All Ages
March 06, 2023

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Inspiring Women Artists of All Ages

Let’s take this Women’s History Month as an opportunity to celebrate the amazing achievements of women artists throughout history. By learning from their experiences and using their work as inspiration, we can all be empowered to pursue our own artistic dreams.

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Creating Art Can Help with... EVERYTHING!
February 20, 2023

Creating Art Can Help with... EVERYTHING!

Tip of the Week: Take Art Classes with Strangers!

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Do You Upcycle Furniture Yet?
February 14, 2023

Do You Upcycle Furniture Yet?

Read the reasons why you should start upcycling furniture now!

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How To Get Through The Holidays During Midlife
December 13, 2022

How To Get Through The Holidays During Midlife

It’s December - the time of year when we’re bombarded with holidays and the expectation that we will be festive and joyous. But the truth is that the holidays can be an overwhelming, depressing time for women who’ve reached midlife.

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3 Steps To Discovering Yourself Midlife Through Creating Art
October 29, 2022

3 Steps To Discovering Yourself Midlife Through Creating Art

You may be saying to yourself, “I’m not creative! I’m not an artist!” But at the Accidental ArtMaker, we disagree. It doesn’t matter whether or not you’re “good” at creating art. There are only two things that are important...

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Recent Tutorials with Accidental ArtMaker
September 13, 2022

Recent Tutorials with Accidental ArtMaker

Let's look at the Noel Paint Inlay because I guarantee you that you will want to try these with your own hands! 

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A Quick Story about Self Doubt
April 20, 2022

A Quick Story about Self Doubt

Let me tell you a true story. In fact, let’s see if you can guess this.

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