Catching up on blogging again. I had terrible computer issues, lost files, corruption etc, general over all computer yuck! After recovering from that then the website had to be updated. Travel teaching took priority over the blog and low and behold it is WEEKS later since my last post. However…now that the behind the scenes […]
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What can I say about this weeks featured artist. Alison Lee is the creative powerhouse behind www.craftcast.com. She’s also an accomplished artist, proud mother of a very talented son and someone I’m happy to call a friend. Alison took plain cuffs and transformed them into something interesting by using traditional and non-tradition methods. The next
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Last week we announced an official stockist in the UK for the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet Here is a little bit about Emma of Bluebell Design Studio and a couple of photos of her work. If you are in the UK you can save on shipping by ordering from Emma. About Emma Emma Gordon is
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This weeks featured artist is Janelle Delicata. Janelle shows us that simple designs can be as stunning as complex ones. She took the classic lentil shape and used the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet in an creative way. By orienting the faux bois texture horizontally, she turned wood grain into ocean waves! I love that she
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I’d like to welcome Emma Gordon of BlueBell Design Studio in Scotland as a new stockist in the UK. Residents of the UK can save on shipping by ordering from a local source. To learn more about Emma here is a blurb from her website. To order the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet from Emma here
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! To celebrate I’m offering 25% off of the PDF version of Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry as Nature Intended. This offer is only good on my web store and no other outlets. PDF version only. Act now! Adiós!
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This week’s featured artist is Ana Maria Andricain. Ana shows us how strong design and contrasting color creates a bold yet elegant statement. In addition to the layering the Woodland Chic Textures, Ana uses a rolled snake to a nice detail. To see how to roll a snake check out this video.
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One of the reasons I love teaching is creating an environment of sharing. This works both ways. I learn so much from my students. I learned this tip from a couple of my students in my Rio Rewards Certification Workshop at Spring Beads. I fell in love with this idea, it was simply brilliant! One
This month’s tip – Use a popsicle maker tray to hold tools! Read More »
Oh where does the time go?… I’ve been busy travel teaching leaving little time to update the blog. My apologies. However, this week is a good one. Melissa Cable gives us a treat by making 3 cuff bracelets. These are a superb way to show the diversity of using texture sheets beyond the usual press
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Well another week, another wonderful project from a member of the Woodland Chic Design Team! Last week I was traveling so I missed posting Week 5. As a result, I’ll be posting Week 5 today and Week 6 tomorrow. Both are fabulous ! Part of the designs teams challenge was to show how the Woodland
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Here’s a handy little tip for the studio. In my recent www.craftcast.com class Renaissance Replay, the project called for LOTS and LOTS of gemstones. I used to keep gemstones organized by using triangular bead trays. The problem is that if you have a lot of gemstones you used a lot of trays. To make thing
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Just a quick note to tell everyone that my texture sheets are now back in stock. Check them out in the store follow this link.
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PMC Certification Class #558 with Patrik Kusek Friday, April 19, 2013 9:00 AM – Sunday, April 21, 2013 5:00 PM (Mountain Time) Carmichael, CA California Institute of Jewelry Training 5805 Windmill Way Carmichael, California 95608 United States 800-731-1122 Click here to sign up for the workshop! http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1217456 Toll Free: 800-870-0111 ext. 2 Local Phone: 505-839-3010 ext.
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If you ordered the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet for the CraftCast promotion recently I have to apologize. When the back order came in I wanted to get them in mail ASAP. In my excitement I totally forgot to put in the Idea Kits!!! In the last batch that I sent out I couldn’t tell who
Happy weekend to everyone! Just a quick note to everyone who purchased a Woodland Chic Texture Sheet during the CraftCast I heart tools event. First off, I’d like to thank everyone for your support in making this endeavor a success. It bring my heart great joy to know that so many of you are loving
Going postal! Plus tips on metal clay, polymer and more! Read More »
I got an email from a customer a few months ago. She had bought a ring from me years and years ago. I remember the ring because I had tough time giving it up to sell. At the time, it represented a major accomplishment and forward movement in my design and construction techniques. Back then
Wanting to remaking the past… Read More »
I had the great pleasure of judging the Tales of the Heart Competition sponsored by Mitsubishi. The entries where wonderful and there were a few standouts. My hats off to all of the winners! To see the winners go to www.talesoftheheart.net
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Blue Hills Glass and Beads Scottsdale, AZ www.bluehillsglassandbeads.com March 22, 10:00 to 5:00 In this make-n-take workshop you’ll learn how make several different styles of chain from metal clay. Spend the day making your custom chain design, then take it home and fire it or come back to fire your design in the studio. In
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Just to let everyone know that my Florida Workshops are almost full. Check the Florida Guild website.
Florida Workshops almost full Read More »
I so thrilled to announce the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet officially is available at Rio! It seems like it’s been forever that Candace Gates of Dynasty Stamps asked me to be part of her Artisan Series. She’s asked a handful of artists to participate by designing texture sheets. Wonderful artists like Gordon Uyehara, Wanaree Tanner,
I’m so excited! My Woodland Chic Stamps are now available at Rio! Read More »
