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Getting Ready for Spring
Spring is around the corner and every year I get a fun burst of energy when the trees start budding. I have a new project in mind and wanted to be ready for it, so I figured it was time to clean up my...
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Pom Poms and My First Foray into Video Land
Eek! I’m uploading my first YouTube how-to video. I’m sure no one is surprised it’s a video on how to make pom poms because I’m still obsessed all these months later. I’m using one of the acrylic...
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Making videos is surprisingly fun. I’ll probably be learning quite a bit more about making them as I progress further into the crafty areas I want to teach this way. Still trying to figure out the...
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My Favorite Beginner Polymer Clay Tools and Tips
(This will be a long and detailed post. Basically an info dump for everything you need to get started in polymer clay. Feel free to skim for what you need. Or for a very brief overview scroll all the...
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Making Succulent Earrings
Succulents are so popular right now. I’ve always had them in my house because they are so cute and my black thumb only kills about half. I decided to try my hand at making succulent earrings with...
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Old Project, New Video: Simple Metal Pendant
I think this project is at least 8 years old now. I never did a true tutorial for it so I made a video. You will need some basic jewelry making supplies. A jeweler’s saw is a handy tool to have anyway....
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Playing in Watercolor
My crafty ADD has been kicking into overdrive this year. So far I’ve made jewelry of various types, been much better about taking my film cameras out, pulled out my polymer clay, played with...
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Prints and Pendants Up in My Shop
My shop is finally filling up. I added some 8×10 prints of my latest cyanotypes and I’m starting to add some pendants using scans from my work. Next will be some larger pendants with original genuine...
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New Year, New Toys
2019 is going to be a busy year. It started with getting the notification that my cyanotype (below) was accepted into Conroe Art League 4th National Invitational Show. It’s my local art league but it’s...
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Felt, Cyanotype, & Embroidery. Also, Craft Show in April!
Yep, I’m in love with my Cricut Maker. It almost increases my productivity too much. Yes, cutting felt causes issues with the fabric mat. I can’t cut much before it becomes so covered in lint it barely...
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