May 30, 2008
I love this whimsical wire art, and think it’s perfect for little visual surprises outside in the garden. I found a pitcher a few months ago and was thrilled to find this high heel shoe in a newly discovered Goodwill.
Starting a new collection is always fun for me! This addition was $2.00
above: High Heel Shoe wire art
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May 29, 2008
Last night was the launching of CRAFTCAST™’s Master Class online workshop, narrated by yours truly, and presented by Seth Savarick.
I have to say it pushed my techno abilities to new places. With 2 laptops in front of me, one for each hand, 25 people ’sat’ in a virtual classroom by either phone or computer, and joined in as Seth presented his workshop called “From Imitation to Inspiration”.
After the presentation there was a question and answer time, where participants could type in questions on their computer, or speak up if they were connected by phone. At one point power went out at Mr. Savarick’s California home, allowing for an unplanned bathroom break while “technical difficulties” were righted.
Oh, I love a live event!
(Glad for my ‘quick-thinking’ training learned from working behind the scenes at Radio City Music Hall)
More online workshops and ‘mentoring soirees ‘ are planned starting mid June, so stay tuned for details about registering.
Downloads of last night’s event will be available for purchase in the near future.
I want to THANK YOU all of you again for you support and encouragement.
‘See’ you in class soon!
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May 28, 2008
Beryl Magdalena’s class is always inspiring.
(I call her the ‘fiber goddess‘)
I started with a piece of white linen. Then I embellished with fabric paint, stenciling and crayon rubbing. I used the inexpensive FOLK ART fabric paint from AC Moore, and stencils I had from various other projects. I even used a few sponge stamps. The rubbings were done with good old fashion Crayola crayons, putting random bits and pieces of metal underneath the linen and rubbing with a crayon on top.
So much fun!
Maybe I’ll try making another skirt with the finished piece!
Don’t forget tonight is the very first Master Class!
Still time to sign up!
See you there!
above: working outside in the sun
above: ‘material painting’ work in progress
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May 27, 2008
Today I talk with Jill Erickson.
Jill is the Associate Editor of Art Jewelry Magazine, as well as being a multi-talented artist herself. We talked about how much fun it is to be on staff at Art Jewelry plus Ms. Erickson shared insider information about a great new product launching in the July Issue!
Oh, lots more fun time in the studio.
above: Torch Fired Enamel Necklace How-To by Jill Erickson
above: Polymer Clay Photo Transfers How-To by Jill Erickson
Today’s musical guest: Skinnie/ Bittersweet Tears
Featured DVD: Art Unscripted with Carol Duvall
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May 26, 2008
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May 23, 2008
My new thing to collect are teacups!
I love English Bone China, with a floral motif of some kind. This one I found in my local thrift store for $2.00. It felt and looked like it was worth much more. (I actually saw one online for $45.) They are so satisfying to look at. I think of them as little floral jewels.
The plan is to have a garden tea party once I have enough cups. Oh a ‘grand cake Nora’ event in the making.
above: English Bone China Teacup and Saucer
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May 22, 2008
I’ve been working on these earrings, and wanted to texturize the surface of the fine silver. I tried a few things with no real success and then I found this little hammer by Tim Holtz.
I love the results.
The hammer tops screw on, so you actually have 4 different hammer tops to choose from. (I used them all)
Love finding a new tool!
above: finished earring and texture hammer
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May 21, 2008
Finished the skirt!
I love when I figure out how to use a new tool or machine. I had an idea to finish the hem of the skirt with the serger, letting the decorative edge show. After experimenting, I got the result I wanted. I used 3 gold stretchy nylon thread spools and set the all the dials at 4 and the side dial at R.
(i have a euro-pro serger)
above: skirt hem done with serger
above: finished skirt, ready for a tee shirt and sandals
What can I say, I love silver and gold!
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May 20, 2008
This bag is a combo platter of ideas.
I knitted a big rectangle, about 12 inches by 22 inches. I used really juicy, shiny and sparkly yarns. (The main yarn has to be 100 percent wool or it won’t felt.)
I put the finished rectangle in the washing machine with some old jeans and a little detergent and washed away until the piece was approximately 8 inches by 18 inches. (You need a top loading machine for this so you can keep checking on the progress) I folded the finished piece in thirds and sewed up the 2 sides, like an envelope. The finishing touch is a piece of fancy jute cord attached underneath on the inside and long enough to go around the finished bag 2 times. I knotted a big resin bead on the end of the cord. The weight of the bead keeps the bag flap closed.
I think I will make some bigger ones to use as pillows!
PS. Felting hides ALL mistakes in knitting!
above: felted clutch bag
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May 19, 2008
Today I talk with Susan Obrant. Susan is an artist who works in many mediums including oils, colored pencil, pastels, and free-form crochet. What a great talk we had, all about finding, using and celebrating the ‘creative voice’ in all of us.
“Art is about loving life so deeply that you want to record its moments forever.”
~Susan Obrant
Today’s musical guest is once again Laura Hughes singing, What Does It Mean.
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above: free-form crochet pieces by Susan Obrant
above: Nova Scotia Pastel by Susan Obrant
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I love this whimsical wire art, and think it’s perfect for little visual surprises outside in the garden. I found a pitcher a few months ago and was thrilled to find this high heel shoe in a newly discovered Goodwill.
