Hi everyone, As promised to my students and others who couldn’t attend the PMC Conference here ya go! Blogging live!!!! here from the 2012 PMC Conference! Well almost live 😉 For the next few days I’ll be blogging live from the conference! My plan is to write a nightly summary of the daily events ( […]
Blogging live from the PMC Conference! Pre conference Day 1 & 2 Read More »
I’m so pleased to be part of the fabulous Jill Erickson’s article on how to set up a metal clay studio. For a preview of the July Issue check out the video and freeze it at frame #33! They used my metal clay studio workbench as a lead photo in the article! You’ll also see
My studio is in July Art Jewelry Magazine! Read More »
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
Melanie Muir’s work at the Bead and Button Show Read More »
Well after months of my friends asking me to participate I have finally joined the Pinterest madness! Instead of packing for Bead and Button I’m exploring the joys of Pinterest. This is so VERY addicting. So follow me on Pinterest, check out one of my boards call “my Jewelry” where you’ll find some of my
Pinterest: Here I come Read More »
The weekend was packed full of gardening chores and we got the side yard almost completed. We planted few camellias and some gardenias as well as transplanted a whole host of canalilies. During the end of the day on Sunday something strange happened to the light outside. It turned a little strange. It was
Eclipse 2012 – Texture Tuesday Read More »
I’m so excited to be teaching at Bead and Button Show again. It’s always such a great time with lots of learning and lots of fun things to see. Plus I’ll be with my tribe, like minded individuals who are mad about jewelry! Today I’m finishing up my handouts and samples for the show. If
Preping for Bead and Button 2012 Metal Clay Classes! Read More »
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
Hey that’s my ring in the mail! Read More »
It was a great time here in Albuquerque! We were very productive and I’m looking forward to spending some time at home. While I was at the airport I bumped into Tim and Terry. The subject of the PMC Conference came up and Tim reminded me of one the first ever PMC Spoon making race!
Looking forward to the PMC Conference! 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 »
I’m excited to be visiting my friends at The Ranch Center for Arts and Craft in Snohomish, WA! We’re going to have such fun making shadowboxes and we’re going to do a texture swap as well! Come join us, there are a couple of spaces left, just for you! See the description from their website
A couple more spots open for metal clay shadowboxes in WA state. 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 »
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 »
Textures, textures everywhere. This video shows something I found at the craft store that I can use as a texture. Also speaking of textures. Check out my friend Catherine Witherell’s Texture Tuesday’s Facebook page. “Like it” it’s pretty cool. [wpvideo M3Nij7tv]
Another texture for metal clay or polymer 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 »
Let’s spend the weekend on the coast, making metal clay jewelry! Join me at the Mendocino Art Center March 17 and 18th. Making shadow boxes. Please sign up by Thursday March 1. We’ll have fun, make jewelry all in beautiful Mendocino. Workshop Description How do you house your favorite stone, image, or other treasure? In
Last chance to sign up Mendocino Metal Clay get away class Read More »
I’ve been working a lot with PMC Sterling lately and it’s been so exciting. Exploring the strength of new sterling, making sterling flexible clay, lots and lots of carving. Plus I’ve been exploring new ways to work with resin. Well… new to my work, using copper and gold leaf and embedding watch gears. I love
Exploring PMC Sterling and Resin Read More »
