Colors from Kuler
Maybe it is just me but sometimes I find myself using the same colors and over and over again…For instance, I love turquoise, but almost so much so that I feel like I trap myself with it. I just happen to stumble upon a color site that may make break me out of my usual [...]
The Ornamentea Charm Swap
About a month ago I announced that I was going to participate in the Ornamentea Charm Swap. The basis for the swap is to create 6 charms that are sent to Ornamentea and then in return you receive 6 charms… So I sent them these cute little owls… I just received these charms in the [...]
Here I come Bead Fest Santa Fe 2012!
Of course I have been salivating over attending Bead Fest for years! This will be the year that I finally jump in; I mean I had to since it is so close to home. Here are just a few of the classes that were worthy of my attention (and trust me it took me a [...]
Pantone Spring 2012 Forecast
I can’t believe that the spring 2012 Pantone forecast is out already. My time flies. As I have done in the past, I have created a Duncan Concepts and Pantone 2012 comparison. I hope ceramicist are finding this useful I know that I do. I have several items coming soon that will be inspired by [...]
Updated Skylines
Months back I posted some skyline shots. Well, I decided to update that post and add to it. Here goes:
A New Challenge…
I love challenges! For example the 52 list in 52 weeks or the photo a week challenge. I found a new one that a whole heartedly plan to participate in: Maybe not every post in the series require actions but trust me for those that do, I will certainly be participating. I hope you are [...]
Randomness to Inspire Creativity
I saw this little exercise crawling through the Facebook ranks. At first I thought, oh no, not another silly Facebook game; but then I read the actions and realized that the steps that lead to the final product could actually help you cross an artistic (or writer’s block). Here it is (with my final product [...]
My 1st Giveaway!
I am so excited to announce my very first giveaway! You all voted and I (sort of) listened…More than 42% of the voters were hoping that a plate would show up on their doorstep. I hope that you will be excited to find out that my first giveaway will be one of my new items, [...]
For Japan
It was two years ago on this day that my husband and I landed in Tokyo for our honeymoon. We spent two amazing weeks in Japan and loved every moment of it. Hearing about the tragedy of the tsunami saddens me because it holds a special place in my heart. I know I want to [...]
Astronomy and an Anniversary
I have an alchemy request out because well my 2nd wedding anniversary is coming up. I wanted to stay with the traditional and or modern anniversary gift. Funny enough the answer was in front of me all along and ultimately will result in a new product line. We host dinner parties at our house all [...]
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