About

For as long as I can remember, I’ve worked on creative projects.  From writing stories and illustrating them as a child, to making clothing for my Barbies, I found joy in making things.  The projects changed from coloring to friendship bracelets to braided ribbon barrettes (I was a child of the 80’s!).

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Remember these?

I focused on art in high school and volunteered for set design/creation for the school musicals.  Once I arrived at Drexel University to study Fashion Design, I discovered the key to creativity.   We were encouraged to design anything we wanted – as long as we could figure out a way to execute it.  This approach fostered a creative approach paired with practical application.

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Project from Drexel in 1995:  Transform cotton gingham into an evening gown

In my life now, I try to incorporate as much creativity as possible.  I try to look at most things through an artful lens – food, crafts, photography, home decor.  I started this blog to share some of my ideas and hopefully show that everyone has the capacity to be creative – you just have to open yourself to trial and error.

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A more recent project – reclaimed an old door by staining and gold-leafing, then embellishing with beautiful illustration cards

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15 responses to “About”

  1. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    Laura had those barrettes, too!!!

  2. homemadeinhk Avatar

    hi, thanks for stopping by our blog and liking our crepe cake recipe… we greatly appreciate it!

  3. asnappshot Avatar

    You have a very interesting blog….And thanks for deciding to follow my blog.

    1. spenkunas Avatar

      Thank you. I really like your blog as well. I like your photos- the perspective and subject matter is interesting.

      1. asnappshot Avatar

        Thank U so much.

  4. Tom Schultz Avatar

    creativity plays a big part in what I enjoy, too. and thanks for visiting my blog. 🙂

  5. photojedi22 Avatar
    photojedi22

    Great photos! Thanks for sharing!

  6. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Your blog looks like a lot of fun. I will be following 🙂

  7. JoHanna Massey Avatar
    JoHanna Massey

    I am just so happy to be a new follower for 2016. All my best to you.

    1. spenkunas Avatar

      Thank you! All my best to you as well. I am enjoying getting to know you through your blog too.

  8. Rodo D. Avatar

    Hello! Thank you very much for your time visiting my blog and follow!

    1. spenkunas Avatar

      With cats and photography, you pulled me in! 🙂

      1. Rodo D. Avatar

        🙂

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