Mar 8, 20111 min read
Dreams...
are something I relish. For me, sleeping is like going to the movies! I never know what adventure I will awake from. Often the dream...
Feb 18, 20111 min read
I'm impressed!
I've just received ten sample business cards from Moo.com and they are beautiful! The cardstock is heavy with a matte finish which looks...
Feb 14, 20111 min read
Happy Valentine's Day!
It's extra special for me because it's our wedding anniversary. And what a great day to celebrate with hearts and flowers everywhere you...
Feb 9, 20111 min read
I'm Sending a Special Valentine...
your way by having a pre-Valentine's Day sale. Starting today through Friday, February 11, I'm offering a coupon good for 10% off any...
Feb 3, 20111 min read
Life in the country...
is wonderful and I don't miss city living a bit, but when we have a massive snow storm with three feet of snow arriving in one day, it...
Jan 24, 20111 min read
Absolutely delightful!
That's what this past weekend was. I didn't step foot in my studio! In fact, I only left my boudoir to forage for food! Over Saturday...
Jan 20, 20112 min read
I really should have...
made an additional New Year's resolution. As it was, I resolved to try to keep my studio spaces clean and neat this coming year. So far...
Dec 31, 20101 min read
My New Year's Resolution...
is to keep my studio spaces orderly. Like so many resolutions, it will probably get broken as I become enthralled with too many projects...
Dec 29, 20101 min read
Here's Another Item...
that Santa put under the tree - a RingMaker mold! I first saw these at the 2008 PMC Conference where the RingMaker molds set was...
Dec 25, 20101 min read
Happy Holidays...
to you and yours! We're having a white Christmas in this portion of the midwest with more of the fluffy white stuff falling at this...
Dec 21, 20101 min read
Registration is open for the...
However, I'm not overly enthused about the classes offered at the 2011 show. Perhaps I'll feel differently when I receive the actual...
Dec 17, 20101 min read
I've just become a member of...
Crafthaus, a network of professional craft artists from around the world who display their work and connect with each to discuss all...
Dec 11, 20101 min read
Gifts from the heart, made with love...
are very special to both the creator and the recipient. Whether it's a baked item (nothing tasted as good as Grandma's...
Nov 15, 20102 min read
More Reading and Resting
While still nursing my slow mending elbow, I have found myself occasionally turning on the Telly. Except for the Food Network and Turner...
Nov 13, 20101 min read
Jewelry Design Challenge
If you're into jewelry (and obviously you are or you wouldn't be reading this blog!), you will enjoy one of Lark publications latest...
Nov 11, 20101 min read
Patience
I always hope that as I grow older, so will I become more patient. Patience is a virtue that has never come easily for me. Immediate...
Nov 9, 20101 min read
A Tale from the Darkside
So here I lie, my head feels twice its size, I'm lacklustre and swooney from antibiotics and other medications. My ambition is totally...
Nov 7, 20101 min read
Added Insult to Injury
It's always something! I've been resting my elbow for two days, but not content with just that, my body has decided that it's a good...
Nov 5, 20102 min read
Out of Order
I wish I were a bit more ambidextrous. I've grasped the hammer in my left hand and employed my left arm to pound and texture metal,...
Oct 11, 20102 min read
RSI...
Is short for Repetitive Stress Injury and having it is not fun! I've been hitting the hammer with a bit too much intensity of late and...