- Dec 31, 2010
- 1 min
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, 2010
- 1 min
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, 2010
- 1 min
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, 2010
- 1 min
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, 2010
- 1 min
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, 2010
- 1 min
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, 2010
- 2 min
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, 2010
- 1 min
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, 2010
- 1 min
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, 2010
- 1 min
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, 2010
- 1 min
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, 2010
- 2 min
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, 2010
- 2 min
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...
- Sep 27, 2010
- 1 min
Window Shopping on the Magnificent Mile!
I always make a trip to the “Windy City” in September to view the fall fashions featured on those svelte mannequins in the windows of the...
- Sep 15, 2010
- 1 min
Busy Day
I’ve just received a shipment of Faux Bone and have been working with it all day. I finished a ring (photo coming soon!) today, and...
- Sep 8, 2010
- 1 min
Waste Not…Want Not.
I recycle whenever possible and conserve as much as I’m able. When working in resin , after I’ve finished pouring a project, I often...
- Sep 7, 2010
- 1 min
Work, Work…Play!
I’m still busy gearing up for my trunk show at Brio Gallery in Galena, IL. With only a few work days left before the show on Saturday,...
- Aug 31, 2010
- 1 min
Off Again!
I’m off to Door County, WI for a few days. I haven’t been there in twelve years and I’m sure it has changed quite a bit and has more...
- Aug 28, 2010
- 1 min
Lucky Us!
Steven and I are fortunate to have Steve Spurgin, singer-songwriter extraordinaire, as our guest this weekend. We were treated to great...
- Aug 14, 2010
- 1 min
My Pals!
For me, the most difficult aspect of traveling is being without my furry friends. I just hate leaving them behind. I miss cuddling and...