http://www.creativedexterity.com/index.htmlHot News!encreativedexterity@gmail.comCopyright 2010 Lauren Anabela Beaudoin2011-11-07T21:22:01-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:18:44 -0400creativedexterity@gmail.comBlog2011-11-07T21:22:01-05:00http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/ce2401c89019678cb84d501c8abb08a8-15.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/ce2401c89019678cb84d501c8abb08a8-15.html#unique-entry-id-15]]>creativedexterity@gmail.comBlog2011-08-24T10:19:43-04:00http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/a33c22487564135e77afcab592b184ce-14.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/a33c22487564135e77afcab592b184ce-14.html#unique-entry-id-14]]>creativedexterity@gmail.comNew Designs2011-06-24T17:06:04-04:00http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/ab120c1c4e6f9ab3469280318fc9a7d7-13.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/ab120c1c4e6f9ab3469280318fc9a7d7-13.html#unique-entry-id-13]]>creativedexterity@gmail.comAdventures2011-06-24T15:57:13-04:00http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/c8e88db41fe2a9bbef416e3175515dad-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/c8e88db41fe2a9bbef416e3175515dad-12.html#unique-entry-id-12DING DING DING JACKPOT!



At the beginning of this week a box was delivered to my apartment and I knew there would be some goodies inside but I wasn’t sure to what extent.



Most of my Computer Key Jewelry uses Macbook laptops and finding some monitor/desktop keyboard was like winning the lottery!




Not to mention I have some new keys to work with and I’m definitely going to use some of the keyboard bases for display purposes.

A BIG THANK YOU to Cat Obuhoff for not only rocking some of my Computer Key Jewelry creations but for donating these keyboard to me to use! You’re awesome.]]>creativedexterity@gmail.comEtsy Metal2011-06-06T00:00:00-04:00http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/583ec1d0e6c21f9786337373643aed70-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/583ec1d0e6c21f9786337373643aed70-11.html#unique-entry-id-11This months Etsy Metal Blog Carnival topic: Show Us Where You Work!

My studio is based at Indian Orchard Mills in Indian Orchard MA. The mill itself has been around nearly 2 centuries and had been used as a textile mill as well as base for producing weapons. I found several machine needles embeded in the cracks of the floors in my studio when I moved in at the end of 2009. Today IOM is host to various types of artists and local businesses.


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Command Key Earrings Volume 1 (logo)



Command Key Earrings Volume 2
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First up was BUST Craftacular in Soho NYC. It was my first time participating and I enjoyed every minute, well except for waking up at 4am to get ready, out the door of my apartment to get there by 8am and then try to stay awake during set up.

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]]>creativedexterity@gmail.comEtsy MetalGood Eatsrecipe2010-08-01T15:51:37-04:00http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/8cd60b25b0de7eeecb525fada2fa5173-6.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/8cd60b25b0de7eeecb525fada2fa5173-6.html#unique-entry-id-6This is my first EtsyMetal blog carnival. I couldn’t resist participating in this month’s topic; Food for Thought...

What do you eat?
Fruits and vegetables. I love avocados and asparagus, except for when I forget about eating the asparagus then later use the restroom. My beverage of choice besides water would be iced soy latte/coffee or hot tea in the winter. I love eating cultural food like Indian, Vietnamese, Italian, Mediterranean, Thai, Mexican and my latest favorite is soul food. I love to cook and when I’m not at my studio I’m probably at home whipping up some vegan dishes and treats.

Below: Vegan Jamaican patty with asparagus (left) Vegan coconut lime cupcakes (right)


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Custom computer key letter necklaces!

]]>creativedexterity@gmail.comAdventures2010-04-22T16:30:47-04:00http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/243760914de4ff1b2091b0ad033bce65-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/243760914de4ff1b2091b0ad033bce65-4.html#unique-entry-id-4The past few weeks I’ve been occupied with my roommate Nino (pronounced Nee-Noh) a now 12 week year old french bulldog pup.

]]>creativedexterity@gmail.comAdventures2010-03-26T17:03:30-04:00http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/7e4ed5c08147e9a01241b0e393b0b370-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/7e4ed5c08147e9a01241b0e393b0b370-3.html#unique-entry-id-3My away from studio hobby is baking. Last month I made several vegan treats to sell at a local flea market and I spent hours in the kitchen baking up a storm and hand washing dishes. A couple of weeks later I realized something didn’t look normal and turns out I had a nail infection called Paronychia which was due to having my finger soaked over a long period of time. Guess some bacteria decided to take a vacation in my nail/cuticle.

My finger became so tender to the touch I decided to get it checked out. The doctor had to burn through the nail, hurt like a b*tch, and pick at the swollen cuticle to relieve any trapped bacteria and possible puss. After that I was directed to soak my finger 4 times a day and take bactrim twice daily. I could handle that.

Things were looking good. My finger, despite still looking awful was no longer tender to the touch and I could move it without any discomfort. However within a week my over health was a bit off but I figured it was because the season was changing plus I had just ran my first 10K and I was just sore. By the next evening I was covered from head to toe with hives, my lymph nodes on my neck swollen, lips puffy and had sensitive eyes. After not being able to swallow my dinner normally and got dizzy from getting up to fast I prepared to go to the ER.

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Man it has been a while since my last post! I got a bit preoccupied with tweaking the website and brainstorming new ways to incorporate laptop keys into jewelry. Here are my latest designs!

I’m trying so hard not to keep the volume/music ring for myself so grab it while you can!

www.creativedexterity.etsy.com

]]>creativedexterity@gmail.comPolls2009-11-06T13:33:49-05:00http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/fb08c0e8a544fb8bfc1245214deef155-1.html#unique-entry-id-1http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/fb08c0e8a544fb8bfc1245214deef155-1.html#unique-entry-id-1]]>creativedexterity@gmail.comGood Eats2009-04-13T23:30:06-04:00http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/1f8e9d9aa3b28da9567cd84c843e295e-0.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.creativedexterity.com/Blog/files/1f8e9d9aa3b28da9567cd84c843e295e-0.html#unique-entry-id-0

Being a vegan for almost a year forced me to seek out new ways to cooking and baking, especially for my sweet tooth. I was a bit skeptical about making certain vegan foods, especially when it came to cookies and cupcakes, and I guess the reason for this blog (which may become a monthly thing) is to prove that even the lacto and/or ovo free dishes are just as tasty!

This recipe was taken from one of my favorite cookbooks, 'Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule'. The cookbook is by Isa Moskowitz Terry Romero who founded and hosted The Post Punk Kitchen , a public access show relating to cooking delicious vegan dishes and treats. I highly suggest checking their show and cookbooks!]]>