Busy Bee

Hi gang!  I am so busy these days, but it's all good!  I've been working up new workshops, painting and creating and experimenting A LOT, and refinishing tons of furniture!  I don't even have time to turn around most days.  I apologize I've been a goon about taking pictures too.

So just to whet your whistle- I've been playing with new Premo! and Souffle' clays by Sculpey.  I've been enjoying the vast array of DecoArt's new Media line of paints and mediums. I have jumped head first into Roc-Lon's multipurpose cloth!   I have also been playing with Chameleon markers.  And I've been combining all of the above!

A tiny bit of eye candy for you- Below on the right is what the clay started out looking like.  With the addition of markers, varnishes and liquid glass.... they began to pop and explode with color!

So enjoy your summer chickens, I'll pop in now and again with updates!

A little something just for me! Polymer Fairy Houses

So, I've been running non-stop this year, and haven't had time to make many of the ideas rattling around in my head- so I took a day, and made something just for me!  (Well, something I've been wanting to make, and something that I could share with Sculpey too.)  As many of you know, I am on the Sculpey Design team.  They are a wonderful company to work with, and I enjoy all the challenges they give us!  They have been really a great source of inspiration for me, and I hope to share the fun with all of you!

I am fascinated with tiny.  Small is BIG right now.  Gnome homes, fairy homes, fairy furniture, fairy doors.  But I have loved fairies since I was a little girl.  I always liked small.  Barbie furniture, elf furniture, sleeping bags, elf toys and elf gardens.  I loved to re-purpose things even then to make tiny things.  Spools and clothespins were always handy, lids and sewn little cushions and tables and chairs.  Oh and tiny containers!!! Sigh....

So as a way of rewarding myself for not overeating this holiday season, I headed for clay.  I spent a glorious fairly uninterrupted day making these little fairy cottages.  Just for me.  They serve no purpose, other than to make me happy.  And they do!

If you would like to make your own fairy cottage, I spell it out step by step, with tons of photos over on the Sculpey Blog.  Jump over if you wanna see!

12/12/12 Once in a Lifetime

Today is a special day!  Over on Sketchbook Challenge, the hosts are showing art collections that we have on our desks today.  Mine is Sculpey's Premo! Polymer Clay-  I'm in a super clay mood these days!  So since it's such a special once in a lifetime kind of day today-  I intend to live it as a special one anyway!  My plan is to eek every viable minute making art today.  My favorite thing to do- so why not indulge on such a special occasion.  I purposefully took care of all my errands today, so I can get up and indulge in a special cup of Organic Chai Vanilla Rooibus tea, and head straight to my art.  I'm all set up and ready to go.  I have several last minute deadlines I must meet, but I am enjoying them.  12/12/12 will be an all polymer clay day!  Project prototypes, Christmas gifts, class samples and about 9 other things to be accomplished.  I'm aiming for 12- a nice even dozen to cross off my list!  So if you don't hear from me, I'm neck deep in art.  If you drop by to visit, be warned.  I do NOT plan on answering the door, but if you do get in, I don't plan to waste time cooking- leftovers it will be!  Nor getting dressed up. 12/12/12 is a day for ME, arting in PJ's ALL DAY. 

Polyform Products Design Squad 2013

I'm so excited I'm ready to bust!  I just had to share the news- I was chosen to be a member of the Polyform Products Design Squad for 2013!  As you've seen here, I adore all things Sculpey, and love the availability and ease of use of the product line. 

They've been so kind, and sent me all sorts of goodies to experiment with- I can't wait to jump in!

If you can't wait either- I encourage you to check out their website and blog- GREAT information and tutorials there for you!

http://www.sculpey.com/

Starting in January, you'll be seeing regular creations and tutorials- so stay tuned:)  Same Bat channel, same Bat time for all you Halloweeners!