Get Inspired by: Citlalli of Sew Beastly!

Happy Monday everyone!  I quite happy today to feature a truly talented crafter and wonderful fellow creative to you here on FYSA.  I met this amazing girl through my sponsor exchange and was absolutely honored to have her also swap interviews with me for each others blogs.  Citlalli not only has a super interesting and beautiful name, but she is just as fascinating and inspiring to get to know.  She is a sewing fanatic and makes the most beautiful little clutches that she sells on Etsy.  She also runs a really fun and inspiring blog.  I have been truly blessed to get to know her and cant wait to share her words with you.  Here she is... the lovely Ctilalli of Sew Beastly.

 

1. We got to know a little bit about you from the sponsor spotlight post last  month but can you tell us more about your creative process as an artist/crafter? (what inspires you? how do you get new ideas? what kind of environment do you like to have when you create?)

I like to think I am a very free crafter and artist.  Free in the sense that just like in real life I like to think of something and just do it.  I have followed a grand total of 1 pattern since I started sewing; it was nice to get a step-by step, but I seem to grow a little impatient every time I try to get instruction.  That's the main reason why I have been a self-taught crafter.  I like to get an idea for a design in my head and just start cutting and experimenting...the risk of cutting too much or messing up is imminent, but I think that learning from mistakes is an acceptable way of learning....  I am very hands on.

I come up with my designs by observing anything from nature to fashion....I also think of functionality and a way to apply it to my designs.

I love to rock out to my music while I create....It facilitates me spending ridiculous amounts of time with my sewing machine.  I love to get lost in my sewing.  It is quite often that I sew the night away and realize it when the sun comes up.

2. What do you love so much about the particular medium that you work with?  How does it express a bit about who you are?  

I think my passion for sewing comes from the fact that I can go any direction I want with my designs.  There are no rules in my book, and I love to have no limits in my creative process.  I think my designs express my personality in the way that I love interesting, pretty things, but I also love it when they have a purpose.

3. Who/What were your influences growing up that led you to choose this craft/art as a large part of your life today?  

My father.  He has been a free-lance artist ever since I can remember.  I have always admired his drive and work ethic.  That's what keeps me going everyday.

4. What one step/phase did you take in your creative journey that is most memorable/makes you the most proud?  My decision to go into business by myself.   

 

5.  Where do you hope to be creatively with your art/craft in 5 years?   

I hope to have my brand well established, and of course to be able to rock it to the max like so many ladies do every day.  I hope to find that perfect balance between my work and personal life.

 

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Thank you so much Citlalli!  I am excited to see how far you go with your amazing creations.  If you'd like to see the interview that I did for Citlalli's blog, CLICK HERE.  I wish you all have a wonderful and creative start to your week.

XO, HARMONY

Enormous Group Giveaway Goodness!

Hello and Happy Friday! I am so excited to announce the biggest GIVEAWAY EVENT ever done on Feed Your Soul Art today.  I have some incredibly talented sponsors this month, and they want to share their labors of love with you.  One winner gets ALL THIS GOODNESS! 

This gorgeous original mixed media artwork by the incredible Shari of Dashboard Hula.  This very special piece is titled "Birds of a Feather," measures 9X12 and has a very special meaning of community and connection.  Visit her BLOG and say hello.

This adorable hand crocheted little bird cage by Johwey.  She makes the most amazing handmade things.  Check out her work and leave her a note HERE.

A $20 credit to anything in Sew Beastly's Store. (there are some super cute sewn pretties in there), then stop by her BLOG and leave her a sweet note.

THREE Prints of Nessa's incredible artwork.  See her prints HERE in her Shop, and then get to know more about Nessa and her amazing art journaling HERE.

A $25 credit towards your very own blog redesign by Amanda from Royal Daughter Designs.  You can stop by her BLOG to see more examples of her amazing work.

Your choice of Ashely's incredible Chocolate or Vanilla Gluten-Free Vegan Cake Mixes from her brand new shop Sugar Mama Bakeshop!  She's also offering Free Shipping with code GRANDOPEN.  When you are done drooling over her incredible goodies, stop by her Blog and say hello.

FOUR adorable resin Bloom Rings by the lovely Bonita Rose.  You get your choice of flower colors and bands. You can see them here in her Shop and then stop by her Blog to say hello.

This lovely set of THREE original art pins and coordinating bookmarks by Kathryn of The Collage Diva.  This gift is sure to inspire your soul.  Read more about the meaning behind the designs of these pins here.

With this being such a huge prize for the winner, I want you all to have lots of chances to win, so here are the rules.

To enter the giveaway, become a follower of Feed Your Soul Art blog either through google friend, my facebook page, bloglovin, etc, then leave a comment on this post, then take a peek at these amazing sponsor's sites and leave them some sweet words of encouragement.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT I HAVE A WAY TO CONTACT YOU IN YOUR COMMENT IF YOU WIN :) 

Then for more entries:

1. Promote this giveaway either through your blog, facebook, twitter, etc... and leave a comment with a link to your shout out for each time you promoted it. 

2. Become a follower of any of these amazing sponsor's blogs, then leave another comment for each blog you are now following.

That's a ton of ways to enter!  The giveaway will run through Friday September 30th, so get all your entries in before then.

Thank you so much for your support of this blog, my amazing sponsors, and of the handmade arts. Good Luck to you all!

XO, HARMONY