Home decor, things I find, places I like outside of the studio. I know, I know, I can’t spend ALL my time in the studio.
Day two What a great way to start the morning with this fun and creative group. Willing to humor me with my jazz hands request! Spent the morning working with these guys. I’m so lucky to have them in my life! Special appearance by Mark Nelson, you might have seen him on Baubles and Beads. […]
Day two of the Rio Grande Senior Retreat Read More »
The first say is always fun. Coming back to Rio is like having a family reunion. I’m so grateful it’s like seeing old friends and catching up on each other’s new projects. Saw Virginia and Gail, some of you might know them as the voice behind the phone at Rio Rewards program. Among other things
Excellent day at Rio Grande Read More »
Hi everyone! I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been on the road teaching. My goal this next trip is to learn how to email photos directly to the blog! That should make my plane rides more productive. A HUGE thank you to Spring Beads in Houston, Texas. www.springbeads.com We had a great time
Thank you Houston, thank you Scottsdale! Read More »
For Mercedes. Bronze Buddha sculpture that I got on a trip to Thailand. Candle shelf with mirror from Marshalls. The rest from other trips, offerings from the garden. Here’s a what a quick google search turned up. Buddha click here.
Close up of Buddha Read More »
I’m always looking for interesting things to blog about that I think my readers will find interesting. A couple of weeks ago I looked out of the door of my studio and saw it. The first signs of Spring, and the welcome sight of my garden coming back to life. One of the first things
Design concepts obversed: complementary color Read More »
You are invited to a demo on the world of textures! March 24 I’ll be doing a free demo at Spring Beads everyone is welcome. It should be a fun time and I love sharing new things! PLUS I’ll be talking about my new book and doing a book signing. Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry
Houston Area! Book signing and metal clay demo Read More »
Spending part the day getting ready for the my classes at Spring Beads in Spring, Texas right outside of Houston, TX! There is still some room for my additional metal clay classes on March 26 and March 27 March 26 is my Shadow Box Class March 27 is my Birds Nest Ring Class Both, of
Getting ready…CraftCast, Rio Cert Class in Texas, Book Signing… Read More »
There are still a few opening left for my classes at Bead and Button. All classes include the PMC and other materials! Plus you’ll get a bonus Dynasty Texture Sheet! The best quality stamps around! Check out my video. Sign up today to guarantee a spot at www.beadandbuttonshow.com [wpvideo GZ0UXxa6]
Metal Clay Classes at Bead and Button Show Read More »
On my way to the Mendocino Art Center to teach my Shadowbox class! Going to be a fun weekend on the coast even though we’ll be socked with rain all weekend! What better way to spend a rainy day! Check out the video at the end of the post about The Mendocino Art Center. [youtube
Mendocino Art Center, I’m on the way! Read More »
Last week I posted about the class that I took on Glass Clay. The first batch I fired according to directions. But I forgot to take out the pieces and left them in the kiln over night. The result was that the pieces had a glossy look to them they looked great! But it was
ArtGlass Clay results Read More »
Last Friday got a chance to take a class in glass clay. The brand we used was ArtGlass Clay. See Paula Radke’s website. It was pleasantly surprised to see a former student there which made the class extra fun and extra extra fun cause Steven was there. In the short time we learned how to
Learning glass clay Read More »
Many thanks to everyone who recently purchased my book! For those of you who bought the book on www.lulu.com I want to you all to know that because of you Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry as Nature Intended is now #2!! on the Lulu Top Ten Craft and Hobby Books for this week! I appreciate
Woodland Chic is #2 on Lulu’s Top Ten! Read More »
Spent part of the day today in Sonoma in the wine country. Such a beautiful day today. Mid 60s, wisps of clouds in the air. I love the Carneros Appellation. Headed over to our favorite lunch spot the Boon Fly Cafe, however due to the 3 day weekend it was a 45 minute wait! Where
I love living so close to wine country! Read More »
So you know I love the faux bois. But can’t seem to make up my mind on this one. What do you think? Ugly or FAB-U-LOUS. I’m thinking it MUST be better in person right? Especially for $300? Matters of Style Marketplace: Turquoise Faux Bois Garden Stool Table.
Matters of Style Marketplace: Turquoise Faux Bois Garden Stool Table Read More »
Love this idea. I think I might try this out with polymer clay instead. Free Project Friday: Mushroom Terrarium « Lark Crafts Lark Crafts.
Free Project Friday: Mushroom Terrarium « Lark Crafts Lark Crafts Read More »
Hi everyone If you’ve been thinking about trying metal clay or if you just need a refresher I’ll be teaching an Intro to PMC Class at Bead and Button Show 2012.Sign up today to get your spot!
Intro to metal clay at Bead and Button 2012 Read More »
Here’s another class that I’ll be teaching at Bead and Button. Everyone’s gotta love a HUGE ring! Sign up today to get your spot!
Big Tendril Ring at Bead and Button Read More »