Artsy Project Update - February 2026Ā 

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New here? I’m Carmen McCullough, a curious creator andĀ proven promoterĀ ofĀ artsy projectsĀ that take usĀ off the beaten path. This is my monthly update where I share about my artsy projects hoping you'll be inspired to do the same. Thank you for following along!

Four Elements - Progress Report
As mentioned in last month’s update, here is the completed ā€œFour Elementsā€ series (Earth, Air, Fire, and Water). šŸ”„šŸ’¦šŸŖ¶šŸŒæ
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Since I had four large marbles in the same color palette, I also created a Joseph Cornell–inspired shadowbox to accompany the set.Ā 
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I have an idea for one more piece (or possibly another set of four) before the collection is complete.
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Thank you for following along on the creation of this mini-collection. It has been a fun one!
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Inspiration Everywhere
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Functional LEGOĀ® Typewriter
Check out this functional LEGOĀ® brick-made typewriter that punches letters onto a reusable, rotating board for writing messages. The projectĀ is inspired by the official typewriter set released by LEGOĀ® in 2021. šŸ“„
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The Book of Doors
What if a single book could turn any door into a portal to anywhere? I recently read (and loved) this book by Gareth Brown and highly recommend it for those who loved The Midnight Library or The Night Circus. It’s a story about possibility, risk, and the truth that some doors are better left closed.🚪
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13 Places That Are Hell on Earth
Speaking of doors, did you know there are places said to be ā€œportals to hellā€ all across the world? From folklore to very real pits, caves and craters, here are Atlas Obscura’s favorite portals to take you to the netherworld. Though I usually love exploring locations off the beaten path, I’ll be doing my best to avoid these.Ā šŸ‘¹Ā 

Are you working on a fun project (artsy or otherwise)?
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End Notes:
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Until next time, all the best to you!
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