- Jul 18, 2012
- 1 min
Speaking of bugs…
I picked up this book at the Chicago Field Museum. I was attracted by the beautiful water-color illustrations of a variety of bugs that...
- Jul 16, 2012
- 1 min
Beaded Bugs…
When I get the beading bug (pun intended) and do actually pick up needle and thread again, I’m going to play with a few of these designs....
- Jul 11, 2012
- 1 min
“Metal Clay and Color”…
That’s the title of this new book from Kalmbach Publishers. I’ve just received my copy and I’m delighted! The book features projects by...
- Jun 20, 2012
- 1 min
Playing with color…
Although I tend to wear black almost all the time, I really do love to play with color! There is something almost zen-like in blending...
- Jun 5, 2012
- 1 min
I’m on my way!
Zelfgemaakte foto op 20 juni 2006. Lakenvelders bij Leusden. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) With a kiss for my husband and gentle hugs and a...
- Jun 3, 2012
- 1 min
I’ve never been one to record my daily musings…
I remember receiving a diary as a birthday present when I was nine years old. I filled a total of two pages. Frankly, the closest I’ve...
- May 26, 2012
- 1 min
My bags are packed, I’m ready to go…
It’s still a week away, but never one to procrastinate, I’ve already packed all the tools, materials, and various doo-dads that I’ll need...
- May 14, 2012
- 1 min
A very special Mother’s day gift…
I truly did not expect a gift because I’ve never given birth. My motherly instinct goes only as far as loving and caring for our two...
- May 6, 2012
- 1 min
It’s a lazy Sunday…
My normal routine of “get up and go” feels somewhat diminished so I may take the day off from my studio. I usually work seven days a...
- May 2, 2012
- 1 min
Last week was really busy…
After working in the garden for several days, then traveling to Chicago for the weekend, I am once again back in the studio playing catch...
- Apr 27, 2012
- 1 min
I have taken the week off from jewelry making…
The prairie and herb garden are in need of dire attention. Crabgrass has infiltrated every available inch of ground, as have garlic...
- Apr 9, 2012
- 1 min
If you’re a pastry chef…
You may recognize these as helpful gadgets used to cut out puff pastry, but they are also marvelous for cutting out metal and polymer...
- Apr 2, 2012
- 1 min
It’s here!
The latest issue of Metal Clay Artist Magazine just arrived in my mailbox and with great anticipation, I rifled through the pages until I...
- Mar 28, 2012
- 1 min
It’s difficult to stay inside and work on jewelry when…
Spring is bursting out all over! The prairie is now cleaned up, our decks have been repainted, the front porch has been tidied up, and...
- Mar 20, 2012
- 1 min
There are a ton of projects on my workbench…
However, they will just have to wait. We’ve been graced with many days of unusual summer-like temperatures for this time of the year and...
- Mar 11, 2012
- 1 min
What reading materials are on your nightstand?
As much as I would love to read a good mystery or biography, I have to admit that my bedtime reading is more of the technical nature....
- Feb 19, 2012
- 1 min
Island time!
I’ve returned from my respite and now it’s back to “business as usual”. Maui was splendid, the weather was gorgeous, and we ate fresh...
- Feb 16, 2012
- 1 min
A question I get asked frequently is…
When making a piece, how do you know when to stop? When is enough – enough? My answer is…it’s all in the eye. You have to have an...
- Feb 13, 2012
- 2 min
The Honeymoon is over…
Yes, I had a torrid, albeit brief affair with torch firing enamel. I spent several weeks doing just that and created a collection of...
- Jan 21, 2012
- 1 min
Perfect weather for beading!
We have nine degrees and plenty of snow in our little corner of the world. By this time of winter, most folks wou ld be experiencing...