A Chickpea A Day

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Miss Chickpea's Funky Fibers

"Miss Chickpea's Funky Fibers"

In 2006, after many years in art show circuits in NE Ohio and Western Pennsylvania...

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Fiber and Clay Years

The Fiber and Clay Years

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As an adult, I've dabbled in various projects such as soft sculpture (sewing), knitting/felting...

My Crew

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All You Need Is A Vision

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This is what I love about art: taking something ordinary, randomly destroying it by doing the unexpected...

Miss Chickpea Accessories

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A Special Clay Request

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D.I.Y. Mama

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Mama Chickpea On Etsy

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Love Affair With Earth Clay

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"Cr8tive Clay"

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Hobby Mommy

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I Love Illustration - Barbra

I Love Illustration!

I guess maybe it’s one of those innate characteristics that my genetics blessed upon me, but I have a weak spot for art of all kinds, especially illustration...

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Super Family

Super Family

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Holidays have become a huge tradition in the Arroyo House. Halloween is no exception. Every year...

Polymer Clay Sugar Skulls

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My Up House

My "Up" House

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Party planning has become a hobby for me as a mom. Every birthday my kiddos have homemade pinatas, treats, decorated cakes, and often something unique to wear...

Lego Party

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Emoji Family

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What The Duck? Party

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Polymer Clay Cell Cases

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Pool Party

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Mya Scream

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Mom Problems

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Where Do Aliens Come From?

Where Do Aliens Come From?, Mom Problems #06112017

After a very challenging parenting week, you realize that your kids really cannot hear you, yet hear a whole host of other wonderful things...

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Proof!, Mom Problems #02072014

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Every now and again I reflect looking back at old memories of my dynamic duo. An old blog post had this memory...

Hiding Mr. Feathers, Mom Problems #11082017

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Hula Girl

Hula Girl, Mom Problems #03132018

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Being a creative mom certainly has its mom challenges. In this instance, the first, being that your children end up being as...

Far East BOLO, Mom Problems #08022017

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Flowers With Coats, Mom Problems #10212015

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Babysitter, Mom Problems #05272017

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Sharing Is Caring, Mom Problems #01092017

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Raising Maximus Tesla Edison, Mom Problems #03122019

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Pandemic Art Challenge, Mom Problems #04142021

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Design Recipes

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Who is Chickpea?, by Shelly Arroyo

Who is Chickpea?

You may be asking, “Who is “Chickpea?” What exactly is a "Mama Chickpea," anyways?

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Java Bean Branding

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Usability

Usability Thoughts

Pasta Amore Branding

Pasta Amore Branding

Garden Fairy

Garden Fairy

Wine IV (Night Light), by Shelly Arroyo

Wine IV

Three Amigas

Three Amigas

Mama Chickpea Branding

Mama Chickpea Branding

Cognitive Walkthrough

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Heuristic Evaluation

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i am chickpea Concept

i am chickpea Concept