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Rain Blanken
- Female
- Dayton, OH
- United States
- Blog Posts (7)
- Discussions (4)
- SocialMom Events
- Groups (2)
- Videos
My Blogs and Projects
Hello, Rain here! I'm a professional writer, living in my own personal utopia of fashion and travel blogging
Currently Writing For:
DIY Fashion at About.com
Dayton Family Travel at Examiner.com
Stomped Monster (personal blog)
Kidz Jam:
I am also the Founder of Kidz Jam, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe and happy place for kids at major music festivals, including Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN.
Music festivals can be a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about art, community and music, as long as parents and festival organizers are committed to providing the special accommodations that children require.
Currently Writing For:
DIY Fashion at About.com
Dayton Family Travel at Examiner.com
Stomped Monster (personal blog)
Kidz Jam:
I am also the Founder of Kidz Jam, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe and happy place for kids at major music festivals, including Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN.
Music festivals can be a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about art, community and music, as long as parents and festival organizers are committed to providing the special accommodations that children require.
Rain Blanken's Discussions
Wordless Wednesday! Who's Playing?
Some bloggers around here may be familiar with the 'Wordless Wednesday' phenomenon, where bloggers post a photo or photos instead of a wordy blog post for Wednesdays (okay, some are nearly wordless..…Continue
Tags: Blogging, Wednesday, Wordless
Started Apr 28, 2010
Handmade Giveaways?
Hey gang. On one of my sites, I've got some great artisans submitting handmade giveaways to promote their craft or their blog. Has anyone here ever ran a handmade giveaway on their blog? Did you see…Continue
Started Apr 27, 2010
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Rain Blanken posted a blog postFreezer Paper Transfer Tutorial
neitherhipnorfunky.comIn this ingenious post at NeitherHipNorFunky.com, you can find out how to use freezer paper to get a clean stenciled look. More...DIY Newsletter | DIY Fashion on Facebook |…See More
Rain Blanken replied to Justine Nupp's discussion Have you done anything for your Spring look?"Justine,
A few days ago I cleaned out my closet, getting out all the jackets and darker colors. It's not so much self-efficiency as it is a way to fool-proof my Spring and Summer looks. If the Fall and Wintery clothes aren't there...I…"
Rain Blanken commented on Lyn Mettler's blog post Silent Bob Won't Shut Up!"I listened to Keven Smith's 'Smodcast' about the whole event. I think that anyone interested in the story should listen to his full account of what happened. If he could put the arm rests down and buckle, there should not have been a…"
Gifts Received (2)
Red Ribbon
From Tamara Pena
Red Ribbon
From The Redhead Riter
Rain Blanken
DIY Fashion at About.com
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Profile Information
- What is your blog link?
- http://diyfashion.about.com/b/
- What is your Twitter URL?
- http://twitter.com/DIY_Fashion
- What is your Facebook Fanpage?
- http://facebook.com/HandmadeCommunity
- A little about yourself...
- I am a mom of three, paying the bills as a writer and artist. In the past I have changed my share of diapers, finished college, taught preschool, started a non-profit for kids and have since escaped from the office routine. I love to craft with my kids, and I believe the teaching them a love of art and music is very important. Beatles Rock Band has since made my job easier.
- What kinds of things do you typically Tweet about?
- Making T-shirts into all kinds of other clothing, indulging in Etsy finds, handmade giveaways, notifications of when I get paint all over my hands, costume tutorial tips
- What are your areas of interest?
- crafting, the arts, work-at-home, green living, travel, fashion and beauty, writing
Rain Blanken's Blog
Make a Doll Arm Jewelry Tree
Posted on May 5, 2010 at 7:00am
Getting Started with Sewing
If you're new to stitching your own clothes and would like some bare bones advice for the absolute beginner, here are a few photo tutorials and informational articles available right here on About.com from Debbie Colgrove, our ever-so-helpful Guide to Sewing.
- Sewing 101 - a free email course that will bring a new sewing lesson straight to your inbox each week.…
Posted on May 3, 2010 at 7:00am
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 5:27am on April 30, 2013,
Lea said…
I am stopping by to say "hello" :)
I haven't been here in a while.
I welcome your friendship :)
Lea @ Mother Baby Child & Weight Loss Journal
- At 10:15am on March 31, 2010,
Di Viola said… - Hi Rain,
Swing by my website and enjoy the funny side of being a woman. Southern Ladies Business is a tri-weekly humor blog about motherhood, men, aging and life in America. Feel free to browse, "Past Blogs." Some of my favorite ones are posted there.
http://southernladiesbusiness.com/
- At 1:04pm on February 26, 2010,
Mommy Dearest said…
- Welcome to the site and Pray you have a great cyber experience! When you have a moment please bless my site and be blessed in return! Have great day!
--Mommy Dearest
Visit Mom-Me-Dearest.com
- At 4:23am on February 26, 2010, The Redhead Riter gave Rain Blanken a gift…
Let's "add" each other as "friends" then come over to http://bit.ly/diE0QB with The Redhead Riter & have great times with lots of moms! Have a FANTASTIC week!
- At 9:55am on February 24, 2010,
Megan Calhoun said… - Great to have you here! We've got an incredible group of women connecting on all sorts of topics, so kick back and make yourself at home. Check out the Twittermoms groups (we have something for everybody). The Twittermoms discussions are quite entertaining, too. Or, just get to know your fellow Twittermoms by browsing some Twittermoms profiles or searching for moms who share your interests, add friends, and start twittering with some incredibly smart and interesting moms.
PS: Let your friends know when you're on twittermoms with a click of the Announce Yourself link in your welcome box. If your Twitter friends are interested, they can check out the cool new place you've found!
Again -- if there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
Megan Calhoun - founder, twittermoms.com
PPS: We invite all bloggers to join the TwitterMoms Blog Network. It's a free, easy way to build blog traffic.;
- At 9:24am on February 24, 2010,
Lynda Schweizer said…
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