My Visit To The Set of The Revolution
On Monday, I am making an appearance on the new show, The Revolution, sharing an easy craft project for Valentine’s Day. The Revolution is hosted by a stellar "dream team" of experts that includes Ty Pennington – former host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Tim Gunn – fashion consultant and television personality, Harley Pasternak – personal trainer and best-selling author, Dr. Jennifer Ashton – Physician and television medical contributor, and Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry – therapist and relationship expert. If you haven’t yet seen it, The Revolution is an inspiring lifestyle show, whose aim is to motivate viewers and transform all areas of their lives, from a healthy body and mind, to how one can dress fashionably and practically, to how one can make the best use of their living spaces. The Revolution airs Monday through Friday (2:00-3:00 p.m., ET; 1:00-2:00 p.m., PT) on the ABC Television Network. Check your local listings.
1 Here I am with Ty Pennington before my appearance on The Revolution. I was invited on the show to create a Valentine's Day decoration.
2 The Revolution is slated to be a daily boost, whether one is looking for inspiration to accomplish little victories or is in need of a road map for a major change.
3 The view of the set from backstage - It was, of course, decorated for Valentine's Day.
4 A view of the studio audience and before-show commotion
5 Cameraman Mark Schneider and steadicam utility John Escudero hard at work
6 Here I am waiting for my introduction. I wore an orange silk shirt to coordinate with the Revolution logo. I chose to demonstrate the tissue-paper wall heart, featured in the February issue of Living.
7 Co-host, Ty Pennington welcomed me on set. In addition to being the former host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Ty is also a skilled carpenter and philanthropist.
8 I showed Ty how to stack sheets of colored tissue paper and cut them to your desired length. Make 1-1/2 inch-wide accordion folds and wrap the center of the folded tissue with a piece of 8-inch floral wire.
9 Trim the ends of the tissue to shape the petals and then separate the folded layers to create a flower. For a three-foot-wide heart, you need roughly 26 flowers in varying sizes, from small to large.
10 The flowers are then hot-glued to the base of the heart, which is a three-foot-wide piece of foam core. Foam core is available at craft stores, like Michael's. http://www.michaels.com/
11 A finished tissue-paper heart, flanked by helium balloons filled with tissue-paper heart confetti, made with Martha Stewart Craft heart punches - Static electricity causes the confetti to stick on the inside walls of the balloons.
12 The cover of the February issue of Living - Isn't the heart gorgeous?
13 You can create a Valentine's treat buffet by filling glass jars with pink, red, and white candy.
14 You can also embellish white-iced cupcakes by sprinkling them with pink sanding sugar and pink chocolate curls can be made by coloring melted white chocolate.
15 Do you ever wonder why it's so bright in these TV studios? Just look at all of those overhead spotlights!
16 With Producer Rob Dauber - he worked on the very first season of my live TV show.
17 After the demonstration part of the segment, Ty asked for my views on Valentine's Day and what I find romantic in a man.
18 I told him that one thing that's important to me is that he have a very good sense of humor.
19 We then did an "Ask Martha" Q&A session with the audience and they asked some really good questions.
20 Posing with Kim Miller, Kelli Bishop, Hosanna Houser, Molly Maguire, and Tamara Dilworth
21 And with Ty Pennington
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Wonderful craft project!! You looked spectacular!! If it wasn't for you.. I wouldn't even know that TY Pennington had a new show! http://www.themalemartha.com Thanks again for sharing some wonderful adventures..and part of your day with us Martha!
Dan Viger
Posted by: Dan Viger | February 10th, 2012 at 2:09 am
I will tune in for the show and watch your craft project for Valentine's day.
Posted by: austin bakery | February 10th, 2012 at 8:40 am
The tissue paper wall heart is so cute Martha! Love it! You look lovely in orange by the way. I haven't seen The Revolution yet but it sounds like an uplifting show and I agree with you about a sense of humor in a man. My husband makes me laugh like no other!
Posted by: Cindy F | February 10th, 2012 at 9:07 am
Hi Martha, This was a bright, exciting, beautiful blog posting today! I can't wait to see you on the Revolution TV Show on Monday! Your photos are stunning and you look absolutely beautiful in that orange silk shirt and it does coordinate with the Revolution logo perfectly! How nice to see Ty in a new show-he is a fascinating fellow! How fun it is to see the background of another studio compared to yours which is the best one I've ever seen! You and Ty sure look like you were having fun and how nice to see some of your crew members, too! Thanks for sharing this delightful blog! Hope you are having another great day on your latest trip-can't wait to see more tweets! Off to see G.K.'s Countdown to Westminster-can't wait to see that on Monday, also! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | February 10th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Martha,
Thanks for sharing this blog.
Posted by: KLBrown | February 10th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Hi Martha,
I don’t usually watch TV in the afternoon except for those rare times when I miss your show in the morning but I will tune into the Revolution just to see you. Who knows, I might like the show and become a regular viewer. As with Jan, I look forward to Westminster also on Monday. I never miss watching that and I hope G.K. does well. I bet you are excited. Somewhere in my Martha collection I saw a picture of you with Paw Paw which I believe was also at Westminster. Enjoy Brussels. Trish
Posted by: Trish | February 10th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Martha, loved the big heart. Hey, just thought I'd say, you always looks so great. Love you hair, makeup and your style. Its so great!!! Have you ever thought of a clothing line for women our age?
Posted by: Frances | February 10th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
You are such a lovely guest...i am sure they were delighted to have your endorsement.
Posted by: sherey | February 10th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Martha, you look stunning as always. "The Revolution" is one of the few 'early' shows these days that seems to have a truly unique and interesting group of hosts, and I'm sure your visit made for a creative and entertaining segment. Looking forward to it! Have a refreshing weekend...
Posted by: The Cozy Apron | February 10th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
I love the Revolution. It will be so nice to see you on the show.
Posted by: Holly | February 10th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
I wondered where Ty Pennington would be up to after Home Makeover... and you've just set the record straight. And, I love, love, love Tim Gunn and wondered where he was and what he was doing, and you put that question to rest, also.
Add Pasternak and Dr. Davis Henry to the group and you've got an awesome list of people.
Add your name to the list as a guest and this then becomes the making of a new show that I'll definitely look forward to watching; especially "your episode".
It sounds like you enjoyed yourself... and that it was a lovely experience. Thanks for the "heads up". I'll definitely watch it.
Posted by: Carlo/Carlo At Your Service Productions | February 11th, 2012 at 2:31 am
This show seems fabulous....a great cast of characters....
Although I'm not home from my teaching job until after 3:00pm, I'm sure I can catch it on OnDemand. Or perhaps they will show it later in our area.
Happy Crafting for Valentine's Day. My daughter and I just made VERY simple woven Swedish Hearts and posted them on my blog....so simple....so pretty!
Posted by: Nantucketdaffodil | February 11th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Greetings from London. Wow looks an amazing how. How can we watch it online
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | February 11th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Ms. Martha.....you looked fab! fab! fabulous!!!sleek and elegant......hope your valentine finds you soon......he'll have to be a trend/jet setter like you......XOXOX to fran and shrky........
Posted by: memoir | February 11th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Martha,
What an upbeat fun program with you showing how to make the paper heart and all the treats. How could we not like such a show. We all need inspiration.
Thanks.
Posted by: Margie | February 12th, 2012 at 12:45 pm