This item was just added to my Flickr account! Too Cute!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
What has Rusti Lee been up to?
Greetings! I have been busy lately creating new products for my business Rusti Lee Arts www.rustileearts.com. In the last two months I have done two large fairs: the Ventura 4th of July Main Street Fair http://www.cityofventura.net/streetfairs and the Camarillo Fiesta http://camarillofiesta.org/. I also was int the New In Business section of the Ventura County Star http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/jul/03/whos-new-in-business-rusti-lee-arts/.
Needless to say I have had a busy Summer 2010. My plans for the upcoming months will be the Ventura Aloha Fair http://alohabeachfestival.com/ on Sept. 18th and 19th.
I am thinking about making some T-shirts with some art but that seems to be something I might need to think about as there is only one of me! I guess for now I will try to traverse the sticky economy the best way I can. My mind seems to race all the time on new ideas for art.....it's exciting, but exhausting all at the same time!
Rusti
Owner and Artist of Rusti Lee Arts
www.rustileearts.com
Needless to say I have had a busy Summer 2010. My plans for the upcoming months will be the Ventura Aloha Fair http://alohabeachfestival.com/ on Sept. 18th and 19th.
I am thinking about making some T-shirts with some art but that seems to be something I might need to think about as there is only one of me! I guess for now I will try to traverse the sticky economy the best way I can. My mind seems to race all the time on new ideas for art.....it's exciting, but exhausting all at the same time!
Rusti
Owner and Artist of Rusti Lee Arts
www.rustileearts.com
Sunday, August 30, 2009
HOW TO:Kool-Aid Play Dough
This popular recipe produces a soft and cooperative clay that can be used over and over again and will remain pliant for weeks. I love to add Kool-Aid (unsweetened) instead of the food coloring (or with it to add an extra punch of color). The Kool - Aid gives a nice color and smell. This is a fun activity to do with the kids or grandkids. I have often found myself in the throws of an impromtu play dough party after making this. I love to make little food items out of them. I even made a BLT about the size of a quater. Note to moms: this recipe is non-toxic in case your little one puts it in their mouth. Luckily, it doesn't taste very good with all the salt, so it shouldn't be a repeat occurance! Have fun and experiment with the colors.
Please email me your pictures of your playdough crafts and you will be rewarded with a little something from me, Rusti Lee (rusti@rustileearts.com) owner of Rusti Lee Arts
CRAFT MATERIALS:
1 cup flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup salt
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring and/or Kool-Aid unsweetened any choice, optional
Time needed: Under 1 Hour
1. Mix all ingredients together in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture holds together (keep mixing or it will stick to the bottom of the pan).
2. When the clay is cool enough to touch, your child can knead it on a floured board.
Tips:
This recipe's long drying time makes it most satisfying as a play dough (it's easy to roll into ropes and balls), but sculptures will dry eventually. If stored in an airtight container, this dough will last, refrigerated or unrefrigerated, for 2 to 4 weeks.
Please email me your pictures of your playdough crafts and you will be rewarded with a little something from me, Rusti Lee (rusti@rustileearts.com) owner of Rusti Lee Arts
CRAFT MATERIALS:
1 cup flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup salt
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring and/or Kool-Aid unsweetened any choice, optional
Time needed: Under 1 Hour
1. Mix all ingredients together in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture holds together (keep mixing or it will stick to the bottom of the pan).
2. When the clay is cool enough to touch, your child can knead it on a floured board.
Tips:
This recipe's long drying time makes it most satisfying as a play dough (it's easy to roll into ropes and balls), but sculptures will dry eventually. If stored in an airtight container, this dough will last, refrigerated or unrefrigerated, for 2 to 4 weeks.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Here I am!
Greetings! This is my first blog day. Hopefully I will say inspiring and witty things to keep you all coming back for more! My store Rusti Lee Arts opened mid-August 2009. I have had alot of hits on the site, but not too many sales as of yet. I know it takes time so we will see. I also have my items on Etsy. I have submitted my paperwork for the Camarillo Santa's Holiday Carnival (Santa's Village Holiday Carnival will be held on Saturday, December 12th from 10:00am-5:00pm at the Camarillo Community Center) in December at the Community Center. So I will have a booth there to sell my stuff! I am creating some new items to sell there so I will keep you posted as I create them. Have a great day and talk to you soon!
Rusti
http://www.rustileearts.com/
Rusti
http://www.rustileearts.com/
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