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Beautiful fabric rosettes. Photo taken from DFinnitive Creations' Etsy store.

Piece of Craft: Etsy Store Profile - DFinnitive Creations

As most of you who have read my blog before know, I am a frequent Etsy stumbler.  I like to try to find unique shops that have something new to offer to the crafting world.  Generally, I also attempt to look for shops that are local (anywhere really in the greater Phoenix area) so maybe down the line, I can meet the crafter and learn from him or her.  Today’s post about DFinnitive Creations falls into both these categories. DFinnitive Creations is an Etsy store featuring amazing hand-made rosettes, run and created by Debbie in Tempe.  Debbie has been creating and crafting since her early years and decided to sell her own designs and become self-employed in 1998.  She makes all of her rosettes and other items in her home-based studio.  Besides her love for the arts, she also has two children and is happily married. DFinnitive Creations intrigued me for many reasons, the main one being that the designs are so original and so beautifully crafted.  Debbie uses various fabrics, such as lace, silk and chiffon to craft beautiful flowers.  Many of the rosettes are just sold separately or in groups, but Debbie also makes headbands, hairclips, ponytails, and necklaces.  Also sold in this Etsy shop are some of the materials used, such as a few yards of lace or elastic. Each and every design at DFinnitive Creations is completely different from the next.  They are some of the most beautiful handmade flowers I’ve seen in awhile (and trust me, if you don’t know what you’re doing, making handmade flowers isn’t easy!).  I highly recommend this shop for any of your flower needs.  Any of them would be the perfect accessory to any outfit! If you have any questions or comments about DFinnitive Creations or anything else in general, feel free to shoot me an e-mail at fbreisbl@asu.edu.

By Faith Breisblatt | January 19, 2012
Photo by Jessica Heigh.

Wellness Watering Hole

ASU Health Services provides more than the standard treatments: a Wellness Care Package offers holistic alternatives, such as nutritional counseling and acupressure.

By Amanda Savage | January 19, 2012
The Decentralized Dance Party on Jan. 4, 2012. Photo courtesy of the author, Gabrielle Olson.

Live and Otherwise: That Sweet Arizona Beat

It’s finally that time of year again -- let the concert studded madness begin. With Coachella’s line-up having already been announced (and its tickets already a tragic memory), shows are popping up on every concert venue in the Valley’s radar.

By Gabby Marshall | January 18, 2012
Spring Fashion Grid. Photo from Elle.com.

Springing into Fashion

Spring is fresh in the air but it’s not the pollen that’s making me twitch.  The newly found itch to make some wardrobe adjustments is right around the corner.  I’m sick of winter clothes and just so happen to love spring fashion.  Every year it revolves around the same idea of fresh, light, and delightful themes, yet fashion never fails to alter slightly.  Here is a fashion forecast for spring 2012: Shapes Peplums: Last year I mentioned peplums in a blog when they hit hard last fall.  Well, they’re returning this spring, but instead of topping warm trousers, peplums are transforming winter jackets to tailored spring crop tops.

By Kaila White | January 18, 2012
The State Press

Maroon and Gamer: Consumers with a Role

Back in the day, game development took place in someone’s garage or basement with a computer or two that were less powerful than the phones we use today.  In the 21st Century, games are multi-million dollar investments by big-name publishers such as Electronic Arts and Activision.

By Spencer Fawcett | January 17, 2012
Taken by Faith Breisblatt; two different glass bottles, both of which were painted with the glue and food coloring mixture and one was also Mod Podged with paper.

Piece of Craft: Paint Is Not the Only Solution

I have always tried to paint the empty glass bottles that I have to create vases or other items.  I was always too lazy and never really bought glass paint, so typically I would just mess around with the various paints I had (watercolor, acrylic, cheap washable paints) and see what worked.

By Faith Breisblatt | January 16, 2012
Up-Do Tutorial, thebeautydepartment.com

Broke's the New Black: Getting Golden-Globe Glamorous

I’m not sure what your weekend plans entail, but I can promise mine will include some form of Golden Globes spectator party.  Every award show manages to produce infinite hype and publicity, especially in the fashion industry.  From Fashion Police to celeb-obsessed magazines, every starlet will grace a cover somewhere based on her outfit or flawless foundation. So aside from hiring a glam squad and personal stylist, how can we look just as glamorous?  There are tons of occasions year round where dressing up is a must, but without a Hollywood budget, it can be tricky. Luckily for us, once you find one knockout outfit, it won’t land you on the “worst dressed list” if you bust it out again.  It’s easy to wear the same thing multiple times and even easier to modify it so it will look like a fresh outfit each time. To shake up an old dress, try layering it with either a blazer or jacket.   New accessories always change the theme of an outfit.  Try a statement necklace, chandelier earrings, a cocktail ring, and/or layering bracelets (just not all at once!).  Pairing it with different-style shoes opens an entirely new door.  The combinations of accessories are endless. If you’ve held on to your old high school dance dresses, consider shortening the long ones.  For the price of a tailoring appointment you instantly have a new cocktail dress. Don’t fret if you don’t have a dress stocked in your closet.  There are many more options than just maxing out your credit card.  Many retailers have dress departments that offer reasonable prices.

By Amanda Larson | January 13, 2012
Taken by Faith Breisblatt

Piece of Craft: Poetically Crafty

Although this year’s winter break was much too short, it’s good to be back and writing for SPM for yet another semester.  As usual, you can expect nothing but the craftiest of posts, including many more craft ideas and DIY projects, artist/crafter interviews, and great crafty places to go.  If there is something else you would be interested in hearing about, definitely shoot me an e-mail at anytime. Over winter break, I had some time (but let’s be honest, not very much) to do some crafting.  I chose the projects that I had been really thinking about and had the energy and commitment to do.  One of these projects was a scarf idea I came across on various internet websites.  The original crafty source came from a blog called Stamp 48 (although inspired by the We Are Owls collection), which features various DIY craft and home décor types of ideas.

By Faith Breisblatt | January 12, 2012
Web

My Little Fan Club

ASU's Knights of Canterlot, a group that gathers to discuss "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic," embodies the fan-base for one of TV's unlikeliest cult hits.

By Harmony Huskinson | January 12, 2012
The State Press

Maroon and Gamer: Top 5 Games of 2011

2011 was one of the biggest years of gaming yet. No matter what kind of gamer you are, there was something for you, and now you can use this list for all those Best Buy gift cards you racked up over the holidays.

By Spencer Fawcett | January 12, 2012
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