Favorite Blog Updates

The Future is Clear! - Happy new years everyone! I have something exciting I recently discovered that I realized I had not shared here yet so figured now is a good time. I see...

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Moving to new blog - It's been 6 months since I updated this blog. That's partly because of not having much time to make art in the last 6 months, but also having trouble pos...

All that glistens is not….. - …er.. silver. I’ve been on an extended sabbatical from creativity. Time to start messing around with polymer again. I wanted to create the look of antique ...

BRACCIALE "IMPRESSIONS" - Bracciale composto da elementi diversi in metallo argentato anallergico, leggermente brunito, stampati alcuni con motivi astratti , altri con uccellini e...

Long overdue update - Ahhhh ... I know I know ... it's been way too long. I should update the blog with some of my newer art pieces. I realized with all these newer social media...

Leaving This Blog - Hi I thought I'd better tell those of you that follow me here, that I am not going to be updating this blog anymore!! I am in the process of opening an E...

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The Year-End Wrap Up - It's that time -- the year-end wrap of An Artist's Year Off. Time to see what goals I accomplished, what went by the wayside, and what unexpected things h...

Saturday Morning Tea - Good morning, dear tea friends! I’m sitting here savoring my morning tea, as the sky bruises with a threatening storm. In reviewing my posts of the last se...

July Monthly Challenge Winners - Congratulations to the July Monthly Challenge winners! 1 winner was chosen randomly from all the challenge entrants. 1 winner was chosen randomly from the ...

Junk Journal - We were planning to move, so I needed to reduce the amount of accumulated ephemera and wallpaper samples. Simple, right? I saw a link on Debbie's blog for...

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We'll see where it takes us-- new/old kinda life - Oh boy-- It's been a while. It was 6 years ago when I was last a full time artist/designer. It really seems like some things have changed and some thin...

Use Up Polymer Clay Scraps - No frills tutorial... STEP 1 Cut out shapes, arrange on a sheet of clay. Put your sheet on a large, smooth-surfaced tile so you can easily pick up the whol...

Changes - Changes are afoot! I've been quite ill lately, my offline life has become busier and fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue have flared up to limit how much I c...

- *GETTING READY FOR VALENTINE'S DAY* Last week there was a challenge on one of the Kumihimo Facebook pages I belong to for Valentine's Day. I made these ...

When Life Gives You Lemons..... - Make Lemonade! I didn't like these beads. They were bad, bad, bad from the start. I didn't like the colors. I didn't like the patterns. I thought they wer...

I Dream of Art Beads - When I first started making jewelry waaaay back in 2005 I used a lot of pearls and crystals. I eventually discovered gemstones and Thai silver and worked w...

Polymer Clay Ring Dishes for Every Ocassion - New colors and styles My Favorite 'Little Fox ' Dish ...

2 bracelets - Hi there, it's been a long brake since I last posted here. But now I'm back. And today with two new bracelets.Art Beads: Three teracotta clay beads with ma...

Bead Connections - While artisan beads are a great joy in themselves... connecting them is where it all comes together. We usually think of this as the task of the designers...

- Ahhh, spring is finally upon us after a long winter. I love every season Bend has to offer because they all seem so intense and everlasting. Each new sea...

Hippity Hop... - Hi Sweetie Pies!... Happy Easter! I hope the Easter Bunny hopped by your house this morning and left you a little basket of treats, or maybe a pot of you...

Pura Vida! - Home from a lovely break in Costa Rica in time to start preparations for the San Diego Bead Society Bead Bazaar show next weekend! There's even a discount...

'Touch of Spring' - 29 September 2024 - Here are a few photos of the fabulous afternoon event arranged by the Whangamata Arts Collective. Entry by ticket General shots of the artwork on display...

Hello California..... - Hello California... I never thought I would live near the ocean but then then I never thought I would ever live in New Mexico either. After 6 years in th...

A guide to Big Bad Wolf Books - This time of year, I look forward to one thing, and it's not Valentine's. The Big Bad Wolf is coming to town! Little Moon at BBW in 2018 What is BBW? The B...

Patterned Pendants (and I’m a winner) - The last time I promised there will be more of these little pendants, which I call Patterned Pendants. And I didn’t lie (I just regarded my blog a little)....

Winding down the 100DayProject - I awoke the other day with many thoughts about the 100 Day project and decided to jot them down here to share with you.Some of the bits I gathered/curated ...

Moonlighting at Ephrata Unexpected - Ephrata Unexpected was certainly an appropriate title for the multicultural event that occurred last night at the small, restored train station on Main St...

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New frontiers - my new address: MarieYoungCreative.com This is a good-bye of sorts. I've launched a new website at marieyoungcreative.com so I'm moving my blog to that ...

Polymer Clay for Fall - Well, its been, what a year? I pulled out some polymer clay and let it set a few days (you know to kind of ferment). Kato Polyclay is very strong after ...

100th Etsy Sale!!! - Yesterday I reached my 100th Etsy sale! I was so excited and just had to celebrate, so my Hubby and I went to Olive Garden to celebrate! Mmmmmm Alfredo boa...

Earthenwood Summer Sale! - Woo Hoo! It's really warming up here in Michigan. It's going to be HOT soon! I am taking a break from studio work (and yard work) to send you this newsl...

Switcheroo! - As you may have noticed, I haven’t posted on this blog for a long time. I’m not going to run both side by side any more, but instead concentrate all my eff...

Out of the Studio - It's been a while (well, actually quite a while) since my last post - but I've been wanting to get back to blogging and sharing my thoughts, designs and pr...

Cookie and Cathy - "Out of the Blue," I received a phone call from a lovely woman. She said she had been carrying my card around for four years since she had purchased a ...

- Small Flowers Necklace After making three Rose Necklaces I tried making a necklace with small flowers in my favorite color combination, chocolate browns an...

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Summer Travel Journals - Recently, Oliver asked to go to the California Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento. Having been there a hundred times, I decided to change it up a little. I ...

New Druid's Egg Pendants - I finally got around to beading some of the *Druid's Egg* pendants! In case you haven't stopped by in a while, I am now selling my Good Dirt Jewelry in ...

Resin jewelry making classes - Finally! I am ready to teach some resin jewelry making classes. I will be teaching classes in the upstairs loft of Florida landscape painter Linda Blond...

Funky Friday – Sea Urchin Spine Pendants - Happy Friday! And isn’t it a funky one? Speaking of “funky“, we have some pretty funky beads here at Happy Mango Beads. Have you seen these Sea Urchin Sp...

- Exturde the ready made cane through different shape disc can be fun. Here I used Black and white, petal can end with one of the Lycy's disc, then slice t...

Muffin Tin Challenge Official Enteries - You have until Sunday, January 15th at midnight EST to add your official entry to the Muffin Tin Challenge. *Entries will only be counted if they are in ...

Update time... - At one time, I posted to my blog fairly regularly! Really, I did! But here I am, almost 2 years after my last blog post. Where has the time gone?? Since my...

Oh, dear... - Well, I was a bit wrong. My fiance's grandmother passed away last night. It was not unexpected; her health has been deteriorating for a while. But it was s...

HELEN BREIL'S SHAPES eBOOK - Helen Breil, a wonderful polymer clay artist from Canada, has just released an eBook called "Shapes". The book shows how to create 25 unique dimensional...

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Sept Online Trunk Show - Earring pair - Today I'm sharing some of the Copper Earring Pair I will have available during my next online FB trunk show. Watch for more in the next few days. If you'd...

Enablers... - I'll make this sound professional: In an effort to recoup some of the cost of my metalsmithing, and also to fund my further study of said craft, I have deci...

We are all star dust - Me and my little lynx we prepared a shop update for you. Run and grab your fav necklace made of star dust

Cabaret. Vintage Inspired Hand Embroidered Statement Earrings OOAK - Here I've used large crystals, vintage Swarovski navettes, mini sequins, seed beads, buggle beads, tulle and cotton velvet lining. The earwires are 1...

- Giveaway Time!! I'm in a celebratory mood since I recently reached 1,000 Likes on my Clayworks by Lisa Boucher Facebook page! To show my appreciation fo...

Grateful And Peaceful - Hello, friends. I've been away most of this year, due to some serious health complications. All my life I've been very lucky and very healthy. I had never ...

Bead Swap Sign Ups are now open! - *UPDATE:* * Sign ups are now closed. I have sent out all partner emails today! Please check your email and your spam box if you don't see it in your regu...

Offering Vessels, Alter Bowls........something a little different - by Staci Louise Smith It has been a long time since any of us have blogged on here. This year has been taxing for many of us, and life is jus...

Halloween fun! - Cooper entered an online costume contest to win a *FREE* day of daycare at his favorite place, K9 Kampus. Please take a moment to click on the link below a...

6 ways to style your holiday party outfits - Looking for some dress inspirations that can be worn to christmas parties, new year’s eve countdown or even party with friends? We have some dresses listed...

heal - mjdodd - simple truths - heal 2017 healing is warrior's work but with all armor removed. work for the brave the trusting the vulnerable. to heal you hav...

- Happy New Year!This marks the first day of the 2016 Polymer Clay Adventure! It is a year of video tutorials and more that you can enjoy from the comfort of...

Art Jewelry Elements Component of the Month April 2016 - Every month Art Jewelry Elements blog contributors participate together to make something with one of the artists "Component of the Month". April 2016 was ...

#the100DayProject - I have decided to enter the #The100DayProject this year and it begins today April 2, 2019 My reason for doing this is I know that visiting my muse dail...

New Polymer Clay Buddha Beads - I have become fascinated with making Buddha beads for some reason. I think it's because of how peaceful they look. I get inspired every time I look at ...

Welcome to the 8th Annual Bead Soup Blog Hop Party!!! - Hello! I am so glad you could make it! I have my saucy party frock on, I've spiked the fruit punch and my soup has been simmering on the stove for a good lo...

Art Jewelry Elements Component of the Month Reveal - Caroline - Welcome to the November Component of the Month Reveal featuring Caroline of Blueberri Beads. This is what Caroline offered us this month. I have to tell ...

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Three Quarts Of Bisque Beads - Onward to the glazing! 3 quarts of beads!

An Inside Peek at Isaiah Zagar’s Mosaic Studio - Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar’s Magic Gardens is located down the street from my house in South Philadelphia, and you stumble on his tile installations ...

Challenge jaune et turquoise - It is summer and so wonderful to have time to create! My friends at Creation Fimo have been working on a color challenge. We had to work with only two co...

Christmas is coming - A fabulous delivery of Chrismas fabric has just been launched on the website It's called Way Up North and I love it all! Just like our other fabric it's a...

Uzuuun bir aradan sonra... - Merhaba Polimer kil aşkım depreşti :) Sevgili arkadaşlarıma telefon kapakları yaptım. Bu Gülseren'in Bu benimki. Pati izinden belli zaten. Başka türlü...

POP! – Perspectives on Polymer - POP! – Perspectives on Polymer Contemporary Craft is thrilled to be hosting POP! – Perspectives on Polymer June 25-29, 2022. A five-day celebration of co...

Let's face it - Let's face it, I have been blogging since June, 2006. Long before blogging had become popular. It is easy to blog than having a website because, for me, i...

Silkscreens, Pan Pastels and Chalks - When I began to make silkscreens for polymer clay about 10 years ago I never dreamed they would become so popular. The late Gwen Gibson, a Pioneer in the W...

GIVEAWAY - This is my last post in this blog. In 2010, I will continue featuring our amazing, talented polymer clay artists, but I will be doing it less often (once a...

Blends in Her Brain - My 2008 video interview with Judith Skinner about how she came up with the blend. Think of her when you check the weather on TV and see your local weatherm...

Fox Cane! - Something I wanted to work on for a while, but wasn't sure if I could manage. I am very happy with the outcome :-) I also needed some additional elements...

Rainbow mania - After making all the colorful canes, if I didn't make some rainbow theme jewelry, it would be total injustice to the canes. So, here are the rainbow jewel...

A NEW Master TUTORIAL! Your “INKredible Polymer” Mission, should you choose to accept it... - I am happy to announce my two new master classes - *1. The "INKredible Polymer 2" Pack &* *2. The "INKredible Macrame" Pack * ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

It's Time to Say Goodbye - It's time for the last page of this blog, a place that has held so many experiences and memories. Thank you to all my subscribers and readers. Thank you to...

Rant(s) - Just reading the title of this post it's easy to conclude that this is not going to be a happy read, but ive been having a really crappy day (weeks?) I...

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Find me on Instagram - To see what I have been working on lately click here on my Instagram account. It is where I post all my work now. https://www.instagram.com/robertawarshawa...

How to soften polymer clay in 3 minutes tutorial - my first YouTube video for you - Free tutorial - When was the last time you sat down at your table/crafting space, all of you full of inspiration and a desire to create, you took your polymer clay pack...

Boho Pendant Free Prize Giveaway 2015 by Samantha Braund Jewellery - Welcome to the Samantha Braund Jewellery Free Prize Giveaway Contest 2015. The Giveaway winner will receive both of these Boho Copper wirewrapped pendan...

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait - Like a beautiful pendant from my very good friend, Bonnie Lee Kreger! If you follow my Facebook Diva Designs page, you saw my post last week featuring ...

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday Sale - Hi! I can't believe it almost Thanksgiving again. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday! I will lump them all together and have a sale in ...

"Spring is Around The Corner" - "Spring is Around the Corner" is the theme of April's Etsy Beadweavers Street Team challenge. I'm currently enjoying an early Spring here in North Carolina...

Port of dreams - שבת בנמל יפו - בשבת האחרונה יחד עם עוד כמה מאות של בנות מורעלות עיצוב, סטיילינג ולייף-סטייל, סחבתי איתי את כל המשפחה ליריד המצויין שאירגנה נתנאלה - Port of dreams. היריד...

8th Bead Soup Party Blog Hop - I apologize for being late in posting..sometimes things just happen .... I want to thank both Lori Anderson,Pretty Things Blog for once again hosting th...

An Idea is Born - As an artist, something I’m frequently asked is “where do your ideas come from?” Neil Gaiman, a writer I enjoy, says he tells people that you get ideas fro...

Congratulations Alyssa & Angelo - October 16th, 2015 - ...or should I say "Alice & The Mad Hatter"? I just love it when my customers offer me an opportunity to make something truly unique, and this Alice in Won...

Focus on Life - Week 10: All Wrapped Up - The sound of the ocean, the smell of the sea, hands warming on the first cup of coffee on a cold morning ....all wrapped up in one perfect moment. “T...

This site will be removed soon... come find my new blog - I left this site up for while so people could find the articles but I have been using my new blog www.carajane.co.uk for some time now and I think the ti...

Adding all sorts of things – like turquoise! – to wire - Hello! With the change in season, Spring issues of the latest jewelry magazines are popping up. With all the activities in the last few months, I neglecte...

- Originally posted on Trish Bee's Art-Venture: I’ve had my eye on the Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plates for a while, I’ve seen some lovely backgrounds created w...

The CaBezel Jewelry Molds are back On ETSY - It's been awhile since I re-stocked the ETSY store. I am pleased to announce that there are some CaBezel molds back in the store just in time for the holid...

Big Halloween Sale Preview! - Big Halloween Sale THURSDAY, October 15, at 10:00pm EST The shop is here: www.bindlewood.com Note - The items will not appear in the shop until the time of...

A Little New Stuff - Hello everybody! I took a little break from jewelry (the Muse was apparently doing other things!) but I'm slowly working my way back into it. I thought I'd...

It's 2017!! - Ok, I admit I've been a bad blogger! I've neglected this blog. I'm not really a writer so putting my thoughts into writing is a bit hard for me. Sharing Ro...

Jun 22, Mixing Clay - I could not find a place to leave a comment about mixing clay colors. I wanted to let you know about a hint I saw on line that may be slightly more accurate

New Year.....Resolve? - Since it is January and I've been surrounded by movement and large changes for six weeks, I've had many occasions (while being away from this computer and ...

New Quilted Bags and a Podcast! - Hi there everyone! Hope September is going swimmingly for one and all! My quilted zip bag obsession continues and this week I made a smaller coin purse...

Crow Paintings: Series Four... - We moved the shop back in April and have been making improvements as time and budget allows. There's still so much that we'd like to do. Really, will we ev...

More new beads… - Delicate ruffled anemone wildflowers with speckles, stripes, and a little carving on the backs… and of course, more painting! This time in coppery brown ...

Show Time - Well, it's the start of my 2016 show calendar! I have two new fiber shows. The first is this weekend in Ocean City, MD, the next is the first weekend o...

New Auctions - I’ve been busy preparing for the Maine Fiber Frolic in 2 weeks. I took a few minutes to put some sets together to auction off in the Ceramic Art Bead Marke...

Per la serie "A volte ritornano" - Ho finalmente deciso quale direzione far prendere alla mia creatività, a presto tante, ma proprio tante novità!!! :) :) :)

New Zentangle Blog - With our new website upgrade, we decided to host our Zentangle blog within zentangle.com. So from now on all new Zentangle blog posts will appear at : h...