Your DIY Consultant: You Pick the Art, Craft, Event, or Space & We Make it Together

Inspired By Life Stories, Nature, and History

It was my earnest desire to give voice through visual objects paired with my love of old things, and serendipitous curiosity that has since turned into a life style of creative expression that started in jewelry and has expanded into sculptural art with recycled and found materials. For me, every sculpture or jewelry piece begins with a story, a treasure hunt, and a walk either down memory lane or in nature for inspiration.
I see my work as beautiful positive affirmations when the world seems uncertain and complicated, art and accessories that make you feel connected.

JEWELRY YOU WON'T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE

Jewelry that is more than beautiful. It's an expression of who you are, how you feel, or something you want to say.

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COMMISSIONING ARTWORK IS EASIER THAN YOU IMAGE

From our very first conversation over the phone, zoom, or even an in-studio consultation, I'll lead you through everything. We'll discover what your visual story as we review any items you have collected, listen to your stories, and desires. Then, I'll create basic sketches or design ideas based upon our conversation, give you a timeframe, and estimated price. Once we're in agreed, work begins, and before you know it, your visual story will be ready for you to wear, share, or display.

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LARGE SCULPTURES

Much of my work is designed to be worn daily, but I do enjoy challenging what is considered "normal" with the use of bolder and exaggerated wearable art forms. Pieces that can be worn, but are intended for exhibit, fashion photography, and commercial settings.
Ed's medium is wood. He uses a chainsaw to carve large logs into sculpture. You can learn more about chainsaw carvings here.

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DIY Arts & Crafts, Decorating, & Upcycling

I'll help you move from wishing to doing.
I'll help you move from uninspired to creative.
I'll help you move from overwhelmed to successful.

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Experience the Satisfaction of Making it Yourself

Whether your feeling stuck on a current project or want to learn a new one, I am here to help you be successful. I am with you through each step of the process to until your goals are achieved.

I offer experience in a safe place to explore your creativity. It's your personalized time of learning, to accomplish a task or project, and empowering you to succeed.

Private sessions for adults- One to three is ideal, but up to five for some workshops/events
Personal instruction - hands-on, step by step as you need
I will personally work with you from beginning to end
You choose the project/task
Assistance identifying what you want to do
Creative brainstorming, inspiration, or a sounding board
Tailored to your specific project/task
Plan out how to do it and what's needed
After project is complete: display & use options

Projects Ideas I Can Help You With

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Arts & Crafts Project Ideas / Workshops

As a lifelong artist, I've worked with many arts and crafts forms and am excited to share my experience to empower you to be DIY (do it your self). Help you with your creative projects.
Together we can turn a house to your home, an office into a sanctuary, and junk to treasure.

HOBBIES, ARTS, AND CRAFTS

Basic photography
Cricut Projects
Decorative Items
Decor
DIY cookbooks
Floral design
Garden art
Jewelry making
Meaningful Gifts
Painting for fun
Paper crafts
Photography
Recycling arts & crafts
Simple sewing
Shadow boxes & collages
Vinyl lettering & signs
Weaving with a diy loom
Wood projects

DECOR, DECORATING, ORGANIZATION, REPURPOSING

Making home decor
Arranging your decor
Multimedia art
Floral design
Room staging or arrangement
Incorporating mementos
Surround yourself with what you love
Showcase your collectibles
Attic Junk repurposed with purpose
Organization & function
Decorating with what you have
What do with the sentimental items
Selecting items to pass down
Upcycling & repurposing stuff

Need more inspiration?
Check out my BLOG or PAST ROJECTS GALLERY

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Home, Office, & Event Decor and decorating

Feeling Overwhelmed and Don't Know Where To Begin?
Whether you're trying to revamp a room, create work spacce, planning a special event, or just want to redecorate, I can make it easier and together you can be succusful.

Home Decorating Consultant, Crows Nest Arts

Home: Bedroom Redecorate After/Before

Wedding Event Decorating Consultant, Crows Nest Arts

Event: Wedding Redecorating

HOME & OFFICE

Create personal spaces in your home or office
Setup a creative/craft space
Redecorate with what you have
Bring order & beauty to spaces or rooms
Recycle old stuff into new
Make you home, office, or event feel more personal and special
Declutter, Organizing, & Staging

EVENTS: Let's make your event special, as your creative consultant...

I will be your visionary person to suggest ideas to make it special, et the mood, identify the theme, or flow.
I will be the doer who has multiple skills and is a team worker.
I can be the experienced person to be on site, to help you, friends, or staff decorate for an event.

Managing banquets has a lot of moving parts and is overwhelming just thinking about decorating. Janise made it easy by making reusable themed centerpieces, and decor. She even showed me various ways to style the table settings that mix and match for future events saving me money." ~ Sandy

MORE DETAILS & GALLERY PHOTOS

GOT SOMETHING IN MIND, BUT NOT SURE? CALL OR EMAIL JANISE

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FAQ & DETAILS

Where do we work on projects? Your location or mine
Do you offer this out your local area? Generally I work in person locally, but it could be a possibility if logistics were easy enough.
Do you offer Zoom, Skype, Facetime, or other online sessions? Yes, these are all options.
What about tools? We can use yours or mine, depending on the project.
Do I have to know how to use tools? No, I will teach you what is needed.
Do you work with children? No, my DIY are more suited for adults.
What does it cost? Generally about the same as a private class/workshop, hourly fees could be considered. Factor considered are complexity, prep, travel, and time needed to complete the task/project.
Do you provide materials? Not generally, but would be considered on a case by case basis. Part of the project is learning about the tools, materials, and options so you are equipped to DIY now and in the future.
How long does a Make It session take? Some could be 1-2 hrs, while other may be days, or weeks depend the size, and what's involved in your specific project.
Do you recycle, upcycle, or refurbish? Yes, this just happens to be one of my favorite DIY things to do, jewelry, everything else
Do you work with businesses? Yes, I partner with business as a creative consultant, specific projects, or temporary service.
Can I just hire you to make or do a project for me? Yes, that could be an option, call or email Janise.
Could I give DIY Make It! (your service) as a gift? Yes, I offer E-Gift Cards. Make it more special & LET'S MAKE a custom card, mini, video, or mini photo session to make it special.

Made It! Wood Project