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carolwingert
Phoenix, AZ
designer and instructor of paper and memory art, owner of creatologie kit club
Interests: reading, gardening, travel, junking, and creating art
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"It's the most wonderful time of the year..." When I was a child, there was a tradition that we followed every year. On the Friday after Thanksgiving, my mother, grandmother, brother and I would take the train to downtown Philadelphia... Continue reading
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"The home should be the treasure chest of living." ~Le Corbusier~ Hello to All! Earlier this week, when I heard the sad news of the passing of much loved Olivia Newton-John, I read some stories about the last few years... Continue reading
Posted Aug 11, 2022 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” - Rudyard Kipling - With the beginning of humanity came storytelling...after all, everyone loves a good story. Recorded history tells us that centuries ago, there were... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2022 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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"Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection." ―Winston Churchill When I started to plan out a project for a Christmas kit, my thoughts went to last Christmas, the Christmas of 2020, and definitely a Christmas to... Continue reading
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Hello to All! Years ago, I became enamored of the color blush and actually created an entire board on Pinterest that I devoted to it. Any guesses what I named the board? Yep, you guessed it..."At First Blush". When I... Continue reading
Posted Jul 26, 2021 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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"If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden." from "The Secret Garden" Hello to All! I hope that all of you are well and those of you in the Northern Hemisphere are... Continue reading
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For the past several weeks, I’ve been doing what so many of you also do at the beginning of a new year…cleaning, decluttering, moving things around, donating things and, in my case, deciding to have a sale. First up are... Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2021 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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"The joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you." ~John Greenleaf Whittier~ I cannot think of a better quote to describe what I was thinking about when I created the brand new Christmas album... Continue reading
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"A late summer night...a night to dream...even the stars are whispering to each other." Can you believe that here, in the Northern Hemisphere, we are getting closer and closer to late summer? Inspired by the Shakespearean play, the beauty of... Continue reading
Posted Aug 18, 2020 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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“Every adversity brings new experiences and new lessons.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita -- WOW, isn't that the truth? If someone would have told me a few months ago that putting together a project and gathering the materials needed to kit... Continue reading
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We live in interesting times. We are surrounded by technology that is supposed to make our lives easier but, instead, it seems like life is more complex and busier than ever. If you are like me, there are times that... Continue reading
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Hello and Happy February! Last week, our Spring forecaster, Punxsutawney Phil, apparently did NOT see his shadow, which predicts an early spring!!! I'm guessing that many of you who don't like the cold or are eager to start your garden... Continue reading
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"Sleigh bells ring Are you listening In the lane Snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland." I haven't always lived in the desert. In fact, my hubby and I both grew up in... Continue reading
Posted Nov 15, 2019 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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"Dogs leave pawprints on our hearts." -Unknown- A life-changing moment. We've all had them, right? Let me tell you a story about one of mine. I grew up without any pets...not even a goldfish was permitted into our home! About... Continue reading
Posted Sep 26, 2019 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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"Worry less...Mermaid more!" I recently came across this little quote on a sign and it made me laugh. It. Is. Perfect. Why worry when you can create? And, why create something mundane and ordinary when you can create a mermaid... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2019 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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"Nobody has ever measured, even poets, how much a heart can hold." — Zelda Fitzgerald Hello to All! We are just about through the first month of a new year and we are approaching what is romantically considered the "month... Continue reading
Posted Jan 28, 2019 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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Don't miss out on this VERY special holiday kit...there are just a few left and they are ready to be shipped to YOU! For more details and pictures, scroll down to the next post. If you're ready to order, simply... Continue reading
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"We are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime." ~Laura Ingalls Wilder~ If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you probably know that the Christmas season is one of... Continue reading
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"Oh, Halloween's frightful but the candies are delightful, and since there's no place to go, let it boo, let it boo, let it boo." ~Unknown~ Hello to All! This is a FIRST! The first time in the 16 years I've... Continue reading
Posted Sep 20, 2018 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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"Because every day should feel like a day at the beach." If you are a beach lover, you can totally relate to this quote...just hearing the word puts you into a relaxed and laid back state of mind, right? Most... Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2018 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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If you've followed my blogs, taken classes or bought kits for any length of time, something you may have noticed is that I haven't done Halloween projects. And why is that? Well, truth be told, Halloween just isn't my thing...or... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2018 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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"Spring is God's way of saying, 'One more time!'" ~Robert Orben~ I couldn't help but grin when I read this quote. This is me...to the "T"! Every spring, when I see the leaves popping on the fruit trees, when the... Continue reading
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On Christmas Day, some friends popped in to drop off a gift. They had just returned from a mini vacation at a resort in Sedona and we spent some time catching up on their trip. As they prepared to leave,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 16, 2018 at creatologie from carol wingert studio
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This year, the family Thanksgiving dinner is at my house, and my daughter and I are having so much fun putting together the menu. One of our favorite parts is picking the desserts...my daughter's specialty, for sure! We always offer... Continue reading
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Give yourself a special gift… December 2nd. Post-Thanksgiving. Pre-Christmas. And, a perfect time to give yourself the gift of a day to create. Imagine a day of fun and laughter, a day of playing with paper, ribbon, ephemera and mixed... Continue reading