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Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
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art, body image, clay, collaboration, sculpture, the Venus of, Venus, Venus of willendorf, womanhood, women

An Introduction To The Venus Project

Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
An Introduction To The Venus Project
And so, this is a project I wish to do with you. This a collaboration to give your experiences not only a voice, but a body and presence as well. This is an acknowledgement and a full embrace of your unique beauty. A place for your past and your future to merge as you claim the narrative of your form. You are made from sacred geometry, and it is my great honor to be the hands to give your experiences visible shape. Continue reading
Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
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Begin As You Mean To Go

Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
Begin As You Mean To Go
I find rigid and strict goal setting doesn't suit my personality, my goals never seem tender enough and feel awfully confining. They aren’t fluid or encompassing.  Continue reading
Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
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advent, advent activity, air dry clay, christmas craft, family, salt dough
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Air Dry Dough For Christmas Crafts

Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
Air Dry Dough For Christmas Crafts
I am really quite taken with this recipe! This is not your typical preschool salt dough! The dough is beautiful and behaves in a similar manner as porcelain, making me feel right at home and ready to share with you all the tips to make it a success. It’s simple and lovely, and laughing all the way, you can whip up some memories and keepsakes- a few to keep and plenty to share and give and send. Whatever you celebrate during this season and however you find the time, I hope this humble craft can help you gather with dear ones in creativity and cheer.  Continue reading
Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
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a family recipe, artichoke dip, gather, gratitude, november, reciprocity, thanksgiving, the skethcbook

Gratitude Reciprocity And A Family Recipe

Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
Gratitude Reciprocity And A Family Recipe
What is that you say... gratitude wasn’t your first thought to depict and describe this year? I hear you. I feel it with you. It has been a long and tiring and uncomfortable year. But come sit with me for a moment and see if we can’t wrap ourselves in some of these thoughts.  Continue reading
Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
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A Beauty Blessing

Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
A Beauty Blessing
one of the life long pursuits of an artist is to be able to recognize the illumination in your life when beauty enters it. We learn over time to "to pay attention, be astonished, [and] tell about it" Continue reading
Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
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gallery wall, home, home decor, home style, homemaking
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Five Unique Elements To Include In A Fabulous Gallery Wall

Krista Coons
Written by Krista Coons
Five Unique Elements To Include In A Fabulous Gallery Wall

 I know that while there are many places to call home- among the many- we have the opportunity to create warmth and belonging. Connection and reflection. Memory and future. No matter the situation, time, or place, you can surround yourself with pieces that tell the story of you. 

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