Polymer Clay...and more...

"Tucker"

I am leaving tomorrow to set up for Witan Arts and Crafts show, so won't be back until Sunday sometime.  Leaving you with a couple of photos of our new "baby" Tucker.  The first photo is Tucker sleeping with my son Chris, the second is Tucker laying on Chris's foot.  Cute one!  He's going to be a big boy.

Tool of the week

Hi All.  I'm back from Buckeye Bash.  I have lots of photos and lots to say, but that'll probably happen next week!  I have to set up for a show on Thursday, have a show Friday and Saturday, and Sunday is the opening of the "Green" show.  So, I have a busy week ahead of me.  One fun product I played with at Buckeye Bash!  Up  until this time I had not used the Makins Clay Ultimate Clay Gun.  This thing is the bomb.  I have never used a clay gun that is so user friendly!  I think is is MUCH easier to use than the Sugar Craft gun.....I broke a brand new Sugar Craft Gun the week before retreat.  AND!!!!!  My friend Lynda and her hubby have come up with a tool that will allow you to extrude with the Makins Gun with a hole through the extruded piece for beads!! She has tools that will allow holes of three different diameters.  It is really, really, cool.  I KNOW this will be a wonderful tool for spacer beads, etc.  Email Lynda with inquires at lyndag@lyndasartistichaven.com   ~  Lynda will be able to hook you up with the extruder hole tools!  Got lots of fun to talk about, lots of photos to put up, etc.  It'll all be coming soon!

Buckeye Clay Bash

I am leaving tomorrow morning for the Buckeye Clay Bash.  The Bash is being held at the Hope Hotel and Conferance Center at Wright Patterson Airforce Base in Dayton.  It is held by the Dayton and Columbus Polymer Clay Guilds.  I am taking my camera, and hope to bring back so photos to post.  Until Monday.....

Snow Snow Snow

We are getting pounded with show!  It is blowing and drifting....I wish I was home in warm jammies with some hot chocolate.  Or something.  Not at work!  Here is a picture of one of my favorite pieces.  I designed this about five years ago when I did the "Black and White" show.  It has evolved since then.  Just wanted to throw something clay up!

"Green" Show

I am part of a show at our local Cultural Center starting February 25th and running through April 1st.  The theme of the show is "Green".  Check out the link to this show, and more about the Sandusky Cultural Center at Sandusky Cultural Center "Green Show".

Letting go of "STUFF"....

I am in an attempt to claim back my studio.  Since my son moved back in, I have had to let go of so much space it is really devastating.  Does anyone else have a hard time letting go of 'stuff'?  I have so many books that I haven't looked at in years.  And they are not even relevant to the work I do now.  I have to let them go!  I have craft supplies that I will never use again.  From when I used to do 'cute little snowmen', and 'holiday ornaments'.  Haven't use them in years.  It's time to let go of those things.  I am in a 'give away' mode.  I think I will take some things to the Buckeye Bash this weekend and see if there is a home for them.  Then take some more things when I go to Detroit Retreat.  Time to let go of 'stuff'......

New Puppy

Sorry, everyone.  Taking a couple days break because we got a new puppy!  A little black lab.  I can tell you he's going to be a big boy.  Will post a photo soon!! 

ALSO.....gotta get ready for the Buckeye Bash!!

"Ugly Betty"

Does anyone watch "Ugly Betty"?  I usually don't like those kinds of shows, but I  LOVE Ugly Betty.  Maybe because I want to see a normal girl get ahead.  It pains me that America Ferrara is considered a 'larger' woman.  America wears a size six.  What is wrong with us?  America is considered "curvy and full figured".  She wears a SIZE SIX!!!!  Think about it....

Kathleen Dustin

I am bored and not in a creative mood today, so I found this photo of Kathleen Dustin's work to try to inspire me. 

New Stuff

I am starting on a new series. Working with a lot of neutrals.  The base colors for this series is Black, Brown, and Ivory.  I'm adding a little gold and copper for pizzaz.  I have made up a few beads, some I like, some are ok.  As I get going more with the series, I will be able to develop the style I am looking for with this.  I love working on something new.  I am still into pillow beads for some reason.  As soon as I get some I really like, will post some beads.