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A Cup of Cloudy

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    The link between tapestries and painting

    In 2023 I added tapestries to A Cup of Cloudy’s arsenal of artwork. Unlike many of the other decor items I sell, tapestries demanded a lot more hands-on work outside of the usual painting, surface design, and click “order.” Suddenly I was sewing, ironing, and working with woven fabric – a totally new medium to me.  Of course I was still painting and designing for these. But I was also involved in the weaving, sewing, stuffing, and attempting to translate my illustrations onto a completely different surface.  I felt strange going from painter-illustrator to tapestry maker. I love painting, drawing, and digital art. But when I started sewing I fell…

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    Wall calendars and your family culture

    Little practices have always set the foundation for our family culture: washing your hands and feet when you come inside for dinner, adhering to the chore chart stuck to the fridge, and paying attention to the wall calendar. Family culture is often happening routinely and without thought, but it glues everyone together in a similar mindset, shared habits, and common priorities. When my mom said, “We don’t do that,” it meant it was against this culture.  Relationships thrive when you remember In our house the wall calendar hung in the kitchen. Everyone’s birthday was on it, and how old they were turning, written in red. Doctors appointments, get-togethers, babysitting schedules…

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    Home decor that makes your space feel like you

    YOUR HAPPY PLACE Personalizing your home decor plays a big role in how you feel about your space. Cookie cutter is fine, but boring. And why be boring when you could be you?  Today we’re going to talk about how art can help transform your house into the place of your dreams and what to consider when choosing art and home decor. MAKE IT ABOUT YOU Before you start shopping for new art, get some ideas on paper. It’s good to have a vision, vibe or loose plan. Here are some prompts to help you make your home decor about you: — What vibe do I want for the house?…

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Carolyn Tantanella

Carolyn Tantanella is a Michigan artist who paints the mystical, metaphysical, and fantastical. She specializes in illustration and tapestry making. Carolyn founded A Cup of Cloudy to help you soften the backdrops of your life.

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