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This table with hair pin legs was such a satisfying project, I made it in a weekend. As an avid (ie – addicted) consumer of TikTok, I kept seeing hair pin DIY projects pop up. So of course, I had to drop whatever I was doing to find something to
Here is how to lead your own online art retreat! I’m sharing what works for me, feel free to adapt to fit your own brand and business! This has been a highly requested class for me to teach, but you know what? I’m happy to help other creativepreneurs get rolling
May is Military Appreciation Month and I worked with my manager, Candy, to come up with something special to do with military families and wives, here in Arizona. Back in 2019, T-Mobile sponsored an AWESOME holiday craft retreat I hosted for wives at Fort Huachuca. we reached out to
This DIY bead stash charm bracelet is what happens when I attempt to “edit down” my craft supplies. You know: Condense, get rid of what is not needed anymore? Oh, that was such a good laugh! Here’s how it went down – I pulled everything out and then not only
Here are some of my ideas for easy, low-cost items to make for a pop-up! These are for people who are looking for something different than what they have been doing, or for people just starting. I’ve used all of these over the years and they come in handy! My
As a lifelong chubby girl, I’ve tasted many Oreo cupcakes – but none like this. I saw this TikTok by my friend, Vero of Vero Sweet Hobby and knew I had to try it! This hack is perfect for all types of bakers. If you rarely bake at all, it’s
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Last December I led a group to San Miguel Allende, and one of the activities was a watercolor corazón workshop. I thought I’d share the
Faber-Castell was kind enough to send me an array of craft kits to review recently, and last night I spent HOURS going through all of
Talk about a treat! I arrived home on December 9th from my trip to San Miguel de Allende, and the next day – on my
Happiness is trying out new art supplies – like these Graphix Aqua Pens and Fineliners from Marabu Creative! My dear friend Lisa Fulmer sent me
It was only a matter of time that I made this DIY pop sockets tutorial! And since printing is involved, I made it for my
I love piñatas, but it makes me sad to think they’ll be smashed to smithereens. Therefore, I present this piñata craft: Photo frames! Not for
Earlier this year, I got to visit the home of TV producer, Nely Galan. She’s amazing. She’s a woman who attracts love and abundance and
Photo credit: http://lifeonthebalcony.com/ Just because you live in a small apartment doesn’t mean you can’t have decent flower beds. All you have to do
From TV commercials to movie cameos, garden gnomes have become a beloved fixture in pop culture outdoor decor. When I couldn’t find a gnome for
This is an article I did a looonnng time ago for Craft Magazine. I just came across it and decided to share it here! Folk
Half of the fun of gardening is in finding creative ways to display the goods. These days, ordinary terra cotta planters don’t cut it. While
Chunky handmade candles are common fare for setting a mood. However, when revamping your humble abode, don’t underestimate the power of tea lights. When used
Every year I buy these Mexican tin ornaments, hang them on my tree, and then use them as gift tags for Christmas day. I love
Birds come in all sorts of shapes and sizes — and most certainly with their own distinctive personalities, too. For every fluffy, happy bird that
Welcome to my first post of the new year! No champagne or party horns here, I started off by cutting and stamping hundreds of ceramic
This whole Starbucks red cup controversy is so silly, I won’t even address it. BUT – I do see a creative opportunity! Whatever your stance,
What do you do when you break your favorite cereal bowl that you painted yourself? You let out an ugly cry for one minute, then
I learned how to fuse items together in my kiln and I made these fused ceramic trays. The inspiration was that Duncan Ceramics came out
Throwing clay is nothing like I expected. it’s not like freeform painting where you can just do it any way your spirit wants. There’s a
Last month I was invited to teach at a really cool ceramics event, the Cates Sisters Kansas Mini-Convention (click here to see the post with pictures!).
Painting coffee mugs are my thing, I’m always looking for new ways to make them. For these stamped clay mugs, I used pasta letters! Here’s
Before I go into my adventure at CeramaJam (and what that exactly is), let me start with this: Not sure if you have noticed,
This is the best yarn bowl ever, and I’m gonna show you how I made it – rather, how I painted it! First of all,
People think I’m confident and happy 24/7. I’m here to tell you that my red lipstick is the key to my mojo. It’s my security blanket, right along with blouses that cover my hips and big earrings. It’s silly, don’t you think? I mean, lipstick is just a waxy cosmetic.
When one of the most well-respected editors in the city asks you to write a first-person story for one of the biggest publications in town, you almost faint from the anxiety. That was my scenario, anyway. A few months ago, Amy Silverman, managing editor of Phoenix New Times offered me
I’ve never been one to think about age or aging, I’m happy for each year that rolls by. I’ve never paid attention to “Things to Do Before You Are 25” or “Items Not Wear After 50” – so superficial. I let my mood, curiosity and energy level drive
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