Great idea for a lamp
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The beauty of aged and weathered things.
Some of you might know that I’m a collector of beautiful aged weathered things. Anything with rust, or fox spots, or stains is a certain addition to my stash. Anything with cracks moves to the top of the list. My friend Paulette gave me an old resin shield with cracks. I love it! Ended up
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I’m so honored to be featured in Ornament Magazine!
I am thrilled and honored to be a featured artist in the July 2012 issue of Ornament Magazine. Last year I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Carl Little while I was teaching at Haystack in Maine. My head was spinning with the fun and excitement of the whole Haystack experience. The creativity of
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Melanie Muir’s work at the Bead and Button Show
My facebook friend and fellow CraftCast Intructor ( check out her fab tutorial ) Melanie Muir entered some pieces in the Bead Dreams Competition at the Bead and Button Show. Turns out she was in the same display case that I was in! Of course she WON! What place did she win?… drum roll please……….wait
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Hey that’s my ring in the mail!
Yesterday I walked out to get the mail and was pleasantly surprised. It was a postcard from Rio Grande promoting PMC Sterling featuring my ring was in my mailbox!! Sooo cool! It’s always so exciting to see my work in print and on the web! Of course I knew that they were going to be
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Day two of the Rio Grande Senior Retreat
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.
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Excellent day at Rio Grande
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
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Close up of Buddha
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.
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Design concepts obversed: complementary color
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
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Houston Area! Book signing and metal clay demo
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
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I love living so close to wine country!
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
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Matters of Style Marketplace: Turquoise Faux Bois Garden Stool Table
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.
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Free Project Friday: Mushroom Terrarium « Lark Crafts Lark Crafts
Love this idea. I think I might try this out with polymer clay instead. Free Project Friday: Mushroom Terrarium « Lark Crafts Lark Crafts.
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Happy New Year! Here’s to a healthy and prosperous 2012!
Getting ready to ring in the New Year with friends. A night of sipping Champagne, and what is sure to be great food and chatting with old friends and some maybe some new ones. Happy New Year to everyone! Here is something I found on Torrie Jaynes website. This wonderful winter gingerbread bird house. She’s
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Motif: Faux Bois
Motif: Faux Bois. Found this cool template on-line. Print it out on a heavy card stock to make a faux bois box to package up your jewelry!
