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Carnival of the Creators #18

by Cyndi on February 8th, 2007

Welcome to the 18th edition of Carnival of the Creators!

We had quite a few literary entries this time as well as a number of entries on creativity and achieving your dreams. There were updates on on-going projects, and new projects for your to try. Altogether, I think this is a wonderfully diverse group of posts. You’re sure to find something to inspire you here!

Tim King wrote about his impressions of Sylvia Plath. He has a very different perspective on her life and work than you will often read. If You Think Sylvia Plath Was Crazy, Think Again posted at Be The Story.

Laura Young explains how a hobbyist photographer got a cover shot on a magazine! She writes, “Fortune favors the bold. Remember there is a difference between having a theory of breathing and actually breathing. Here’s an example of what can happen if you just take that first step.” I Got Out of the Tub posted at Dragon Slayer’s Guide to Life.

Robert discusses the link between the minds eye and creativity in his post. Minds Eye Caught On Film posted at MyGratitudeJournal.com.

The Bizarre Jokester shows us that “truth is always stranger than fiction” in some painted hand art that he shares. Painted Hands…. or ANIMALS??? posted at Amazingly Bizarre.

Amy E. Fraser catches us up with her part in the collaborative necklace project called “A Charmed Life”. Amy went on an artist date with her husband and young son…and the necklace! The Charmed Life Report posted at EXALTED BEAUTY.

Martin shares some of his newest photographs, taken during a trip to Colonial Williamsburg. Few new Photographs posted at MCT Images.

Dave has posted a beautiful picture by blindedangel on his blog. Dream Flight by ~blindedangel posted at Feel Good Vibes.

Christine Kane has written a wonderful piece on how we can get better control of our emotions in a business setting. Business Advice for Artists and Sensitive People posted at Christine Kane.

Mallory shows us the entry she submitted to an Etsy contest. Best wishes, Mallory! Etsy Upcycle Recycling Contest posted at Miss Malaprop.

Rajesh.P.I makes my mouth water with a description of his mother’s cooking. An invitation, please? One more please…! posted at open windows.

Hsien-Hsien Lei shares her experience with a paper animation kit. Her son felt that she did an excellent job! Robot Man Paper Model Kit posted at Play Library.

Carol Goss explains how to do a simple Valentine’s Day project with a young child. Valentines mobile posted at Snows blog.

Jul shows us one of her new acrylics. She says she’s not sure if it’s finished, but whatever…I like it! Yoshiko posted at insert clever art blog name here.

Douglas T challenges us to reconsider our design choices in his post. Another good topic for the new year! Design Immaturity posted at Thoughts on Design.

Kate challenges us too: “If you’re a writer, you have to write. Sometimes it takes a wake up call to make us stop wasting time and start creating.” So Much Wasted Time posted at Babylune.

Karen Lynch explains that it’s the joy in the creative process that we love so much. Oh Karen, you are so right! The Joy and the Journey posted at Live The Power.

Charles H. Green reminds us about the basics. He wrote to me, “We all need technique. And complexity is a fact of life. But it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” The Best in the World posted at Trust Matters.

Andrea Dickson has posted a witty interview with Keith Knight, a Salon.com cartoonist who covers the topic of frugal living with warmth and hilarity. Keith Knight of the K Chronicles - Keepin’ Kool on the Cheap posted at Wisebread Frugality.

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