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Why I Am Using Blogger
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 31, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
I got some questions as to why I am choosing to use Blogger for my art blog instead of another free program, especially when Wordpress has so many more...
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New Blog
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 30, 2011 >> Business
Hey everyone! I have a new blog. Address is: http://alyiceedrich.blogspot.com/ I have most of the posts that relate to art moved over from my Alyi...
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On Living with Solitude and Mindfulness
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 29, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
As you all know, I've felt rather lonely since moving to South Dakota even though I have a fantastic, very hands-on husband and two great chlidren whom...
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Where Do You Buy Your Art Videos?
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 29, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
I am always looking for a good art video that teaches step by step and takes care in what they instruct. Where do you buy your art videos?I've bought a...
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Painting A Textured Canvas Tutorial
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 28, 2011 >> Mixed Media Art
I just love the work of this artist. It reminds me of Japanese artwork meets archeological find meets modern art. I never thought to coat between layer...
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Crazy Busy Week
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 28, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Ever have one of those weeks where you honestly cannot pinpoint where the time went? Even looking back and knowing you accomplished x, y, and z... you ...
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Interview with Artist, Shana James
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 27, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Shana James has been exhibiting her art for 23 years, and has been making art since she was a young child. But it was during high school that she found...
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Don't Lose A Customer To Bad Service
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 26, 2011 >> Business
Here's an article I wrote back in 2004 after experiencing really horrible customer service at one of our favorite restaurants. It was later picked up b...
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Struggling with Press Releases?
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 25, 2011 >> Business
I have some low-key articles on press release writing on The Dabbling Mum.12 Reasons To Send Press Releases Become Your Own PR Firm How To Hire A Press...
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Host An Event
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 25, 2011 >> Business
Are you really good at what you do, artistically? Do you create product in a very specific niche? Have you been trying to find ways to increase your ar...
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Secretariat, the film
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 24, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
When Secretariat came out in the movie theatres, I so desperately wanted to watch it (as you can see from this post) but I had opted to wait until it c...
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On Slowing Down and Quiet Times
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 24, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
After reading about Manie Baroon's death, I immediately thought, "So glad I am learning to really appreciate this slow time in my business an...
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Interview with Manie Barron
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 24, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Back in 2006 I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Manie Barron. He was an amazing man with a kind heart and soul. Today I discovered that he p...
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How To Win Sales & Influence Spiders
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 24, 2011 >> Business
Catherine Seda, the author of How to Win Sales & Influence Spiders: Boosting Your Business & Buzz on the Web, has been in Internet marketing fo...
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Art Book Reviews
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 24, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
If you, like me, are looking for a few good art books to read in 2011 check out the ones I reviewed last year. Click on the links for full reviews of e...
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Shopping Cart Review and Interview
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 23, 2011 >> Business
When I discovered e-junkie existed, I was really skeptical about using the service. I had been selling e-books online for years and every single time I...
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Trampoline Dodgeball
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 22, 2011
I cannot get the video to load here but if you go to this link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_weekend/20110121/ts_yblog_weekend/trampoline-dodgeball&nb...
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You Tube Disco Anyone?
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 22, 2011
Okay I just discovered this today. My daughter is going to LOVE this when she gets off computer restriction. You type in the name of your favorite musi...
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Tin Can Frame Tutorial
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 22, 2011 >> Altered Art
Man, oh man... if only we drank enough soda for a project like this. Cutting tin cans frightens me for some reason. I have seen all kinds of things don...
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Use Trash To Store Your Stash
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 22, 2011 >> Paper Crafts
Just discovered her videos today. I really like this one. I actually have been recycling old cans and glass jars for storage for years. It's definitely...
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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga' hoole
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 21, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
When the Legend of the Guardians came out in theatres, I really, really wanted to see it. But alas, we had decided to stop going to the movie...
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Interview with Sandy Webster
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 21, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Mixed-media artist Sandy Webster has always created with her hands, but she hasn't always painted or been an assembler of objects. In fact, she spent m...
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How To Create A Mermaid Wall Art Tutorial
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 21, 2011 >> Digital scrapbooking
Did you know you could do more with digital stamps than just scrapbook and create beautiful greeting cards? Today I took an image from InStyle Stamps' ...
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Interview With Search Engine Optimization Expert
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 21, 2011 >> Business
A few years ago Shari Thurow wrote a book called, Search Engine Visibility. After reading it, I knew I had to interview her. After all, Search Engine V...
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Designing Your Website
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 20, 2011 >> Business
I am thinking of resurrecting this column this year. It's been at least a year since I wrote about this topic and think there are still more columns to...
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What Is Your Morning Ritual?
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 20, 2011
Okay I have had a very bad habit of waking up, falling back to sleep, waking up again, then getting on the 'net to check email and next thing I know, t...
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Have You Seen Paper.Li?
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 20, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
I had been hearing a lot about Paper.li and for the life of me could not figure out what all the hoopla was about. Then I opted to create my own &...
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Free Storybooks for Kids
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 20, 2011
How cool is this? I just got the press release today, checked out the site, and knew I had to share... ===Story Time For Me has released a library of F...
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Find Your Artistic Voice
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 20, 2011 >> Business
When someone like Kathy, from the Crafty Chica, speaks I listen. And tonight's post was really good. It's called, "How To Find Your Own Signature ...
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The Paula Deen of Crafting.
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 20, 2011 >> Folk Art
She is just too cute!...
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Can you help out? I need two interviewees..
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 19, 2011 >> Business
Okay, I need two people to interview for next month's Empty Easel column. I am looking for a doll maker and a sculptur preferably. Know of anyone you t...
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Art Supplies At Discount Prices???
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 19, 2011 >> Business
I realized that as I go about trying to create, I don't have any embellishments that I actually like. I always put off buying any because of expense. I...
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The Skinny Artist
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 18, 2011 >> Business
No, it's not what you think. It's not a weight loss program for heavy artists who want to get fit and lighter, though... I kind of wish it was! I could...
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Market Your Art Business With These PR Secrets
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 18, 2011 >> Business
Susan Harrow has been a media coach and marketing expert for over twenty years now. She has worked with leaders of Fortune 500 companies, Internet mill...
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Do you Tumblr?
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 17, 2011 >> Business
I've been debating if it's something I want to take on, full force. Currently, I subscribed today so that I can keep an eye on my daughter's posts...
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Interview with Search Engine Marketing Consultant
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 17, 2011 >> Business
Every artist should have a basic understanding of how the search engines work if they want their websites, blogs, and online shops to be found my art c...
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Success Stories, Past
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 17, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
As we move forward in 2011, I thought these success stories would be inspirational to those of you who are seeking publication for your arts and crafts...
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Interview with Quilt Maker
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 16, 2011 >> Quilting
I have always been fascinated by the artwork, the detail, and the time that goes into creating quilts. There is just something magical about wrapping o...
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How To Create A Blog Series 2010
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 15, 2011 >> Business
This series is written by Alyice Edrich but hosted over at Empty Easel. These are all the articles I wrote in 2010 on the subject of blogging.What's Th...
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Valentine's Day Wall Art
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 14, 2011 >> Mixed Media Art
Don't you just love it when an idea comes together? I made this Valentine's Day wall art in 2009 and I still love using reproductions of it for various...
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Interview with Postcard King
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 14, 2011 >> Business
With the economy being what it is, I thought it was high time I resurrect this interview and give all of us a fighting chance at marketing our bus...
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Computer Problems Resolved
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 13, 2011 >> Business
Oh my goodness people, I had been pulling my hair out ALL WEEK trying to figure out why... after installing a trial version of CutePdf... my printer st...
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Blogging For Business
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 13, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Author and business consultant, Ted Demopoulos uses blogs to increase business, to locate qualified business contacts, and to share his passion. Discov...
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Interview with Graphic Designer
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 13, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Shelley Hussey is a project coordinator for a graphic design and printing firm. She's been gracious enough to share a little insight into her business,...
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Fighting Online Copy Theft
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 12, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Did you know that you cannot take someone else's blog posts, news reports, or articles without first seeking permission? Just because it's online doesn...
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Child's Valentine's Day Trading Card
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 11, 2011 >> Kids Crafts
Create a Valentine's Day card with your children. This is the perfect project for kids between the ages of two and seven.  To learn how to cr...
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Want Free eBooks?
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 09, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
I just turned 3 of my e-books into "free" e-books. Currently, the editions online are NOT updated. That means there are a lot of bad links......
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New Year's Revolutions
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 09, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
"No, that's not a typo in the title. Resolutions are easy; most of us make them at least once a year. A revolution, on the other hand, is somethin...
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Organizing Your Home Office
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 08, 2011 >> Business
An interview with Lisa KanarekAs the New Year begins to roll in, we're often left thinking about ways to de-clutter our lives, our homes, and our sched...
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 07, 2011
Who knew that when I reviewed Beverly Hills Chihuahua back in 2009 that it would have a sequel. Of course it appears to be a direct to DVD version... b...
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Can You Recommend A PDF Maker?
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 06, 2011
I own Adobe Acrobat Professional 6.0 and guess what... it does not work on my Windows 7 computer/64 bit system--which I had to buy last year because my...
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Do You Need More Energy In Your Days?
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 05, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Suzanne Zoglio wrote Recharge in Minutes: The Quick-Lift Way to Less Stress, More Success, and Renewed Energy for one reason: to give men and women ba...
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Interview with Children's Book Illustrator
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 05, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
I met Kevin Scott Collier a few years back when he illustrated a friend's children book, Topsy Turvy Land. Besides the fact that his work is top-notch,...
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Is There Too Much Stuff In Your Home?
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 05, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Kathryn Porter wrote Too Much Stuff for two reasons: to work from home and to "give individuals struggling with possession overload a new hope for...
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Want to be a Craft Writer?
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 03, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Do you have an artistic hankering and the desire to get published in national magazines? Combine your creative design skills with your knack for the wr...
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Interview With Soy Candle Retailer
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 03, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Having a passion for something is the best way to turn a new business venture into a successful one, and that's just what Melissa Faircloth of Mels-Sme...
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12 RANDOM THINGS ABOUT ME...
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 02, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
Joni Nickrent, here at the Hive, shared 12 random things about herself and asked us to do the same so here are mine....1. I grew up in the projects. In...
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InStyle Stamps Design Team
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 01, 2011 >> Mixed Media Art
It is official. I've been accepted on the InStyle Stamps Design Team as a Chickie.And I am in good company. Just look at the Chickies talent...Allison ...
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Tournament of Roses Parade 2011
Alyice Edrich on Jan, 01, 2011 >> Writing & Authorship
For the first time in years I actually slept through the entire Tournament of Roses Parade. I've been having some wicked insomnia these past few m...
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One Word, Really? A Drawing
Alyice Edrich on Dec, 31, 2010 >> Bargains & Giveaways
Our own, Jennifer Smith-Sloane is giving away three creative books to someone who posts a comment on her blog... go there now and tell her the "on...
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Happy New Year!
Alyice Edrich on Dec, 31, 2010 >> Writing & Authorship
Just popping in while the fam-bam takes a little game break. We've spent the afternoon playing board games and are now transitioning into video games b...
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