So I got on the internet to check my e-mail and as always browsed Yahoo news before logging in. I was a little sad to see this bit of news just because I always play with half my oreo cookie and creme before eating it, but it never occured to me to make art. Apparently, it occurred to someone. A woman has been making oreo art and I have to say it is amazing. It just goes to show that one should think outside the box. There just aren't as many possibilities in it. Here's the link in case anyone wants to take a look at the pictures: http://news.yahoo.com/photos/oreo-cameos-1311032095-slideshow/
I wonder if this was just a random thing she did one day and decided to pursue it or if she sat down and brainstormed ideas for things not seen before. Just a few minutes ago, I looked over at my M&Ms bag and got an idea. Unfortunately for me, I can't do the art out of food. It wouldn't last in my house, I eat too much. For those of you who are particularly talented, get a few bags of M&Ms, find a recipe for taffy (or any edible sticky stuff), get a picture frame or shadow box (anything with some type of frame), and see what images you can create with the M&Ms. If I wasn't so tempted to eat them, I'd give this a try.
Another treat I've noticed with an artistic flare, I found in a Disney Family Fun magazine. The creator of this refreshing delight took a popsicle mold, strawberry and lemon sorbet, food coloring, and mini chocolate chips to create what looks like watermelon on a stick. I think it's pretty clever. It makes me think back to a few Christmases ago. I remember seeing a tray of mice at a party. The mice were made of Hershey's Kisses, cherries (stems on and dipped in chocolate), and almond slices. Again, pretty clever. One I've come up with on my own are Bumble Bee Berries. Using white and milk/dark chocolate, you can stripe strawberries (leaves off) for bodies. Cherries dipped in milk/dark chocolate can be the torso and head. Putting the body together before the chocolate cools will look great. Of course it isn't a complete idea since I don't know what to use for wings or antennae. Any ideas?
With so many birthdays coming up, my wheels have been turning for ideas and hopefully I'll remember these for my kids' birthday parties next year. Take some of the ideas I've posted here and make them your own. Make a splash at your next party and until next time, take care and strive for a new idea today.
Growing up, I always felt like "the creative one." In recent years it seems the creativity has hit a brick wall. I've encountered a massive creativity block. So this is the outlet to my creativity issues. Hopefully, I can inspire someone else with my pitfalls.
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Welcome
Welcome! Thanks for having some interest in me/my writing. I didn't intend to start a blog until about half an hour ago. I was trying to post a comment on my sister's blog and somehow created an account with Blog Spot. So I decided I would blog on Creativity and already I'm failing at writing something creative. Don't get this all wrong, this blog won't be a pity party for me. I won't write any "nothing works for me" blogs. I promise! I just want to write to share my experiences. I find that I often feel inspired by stories others share. So I hope that with this blog, anyone who is feeling the creativity block will feel inspired and can do something creative. Hey, maybe I'll inspire myself?? I hope you enjoy coming to this page. Until next time, take care and strive for a new idea today.
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