Six busy days and now we rest
Perfect weather!
And another fabulous Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour.
We couldn't...
One week to go
Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour!!! Nov 18-20 and Nov 25-27.Many local artists in Cave Creek,...
Getting ready for Hidden In The Hills
September just flew by and now we're in the final stretch, preparing for our local Hidden In The Hills...
Kumihimo Lariat
I saw a bead crochet lariat in a magazine and thought, "I can do that", which I could have.
But...
Kumi Class in Flagstaff
Flagstaff, cooler temps, YES!
I will be teaching a beginning Kumihimo class for the Fiber Artists...
Bo- Our handsome catahoula boy
This week we bid farewell to our oldest boy Bo. At age 14, he is the last of the four dogs we raised...
A Feather for Arlene
I found this fabulous silver feather that was perfect for a wrap-around bracelet. Inspired by kindred...
Beaded Kumihimo Necklace
Recently I’ve been working on beaded Kumihimo necklaces. This is one I’m keeping for myself :-)
Mirrix Loom
April was spent learning to weave on a Mirrix Loom I purchased way back in 2006. Talk about procrastination!...
Reasons I Teach
I wanted to write about why I teach but while I was clearing drawers in my studio I ran across this...
February 2022
BRRRRRRR!
Maybe I'm just getting older, or maybe it's just been colder!
January has kept...
Home For The Holidays
The best laid plans...
I was looking forward to a month of celebration. A December to remember...
Perfect weather all 6 days
My artist compadres and I just wrapped up the 2021 Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour. This is...
Favorite time of year
BRRRRR! 51 degrees when I started my walk this morning.
Shirtsleeve days and flannel nights, my...
Hidden In The Hills 2021
As many of you know, the Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour is coming up in November. This is a...
Good morning moon
I am loving this cooler weather!
It is so invigorating to open our windows and let the fresh air...
Early morning walk
We (me and the dog) do walk before the sun comes up, and sometimes there's a tiny ray of sunshine peeking...
Gearing up
This is my fourth chainmaille bracelet in four days! Each one totally different and fun - I am learning...
Surprise visit
Surprise! Look who came to visit.
I was out on the back porch journaling, enjoying the quiet and...
2021 Repujado Classes
NOTE: Regarding 2021 Repujado (metal embossing) classes:
▶︎ I will continue to teach metal embossing...
Arizona Sage Art Market
Hope you can make it to market!
WHO: 35+ Local Artists
WHAT: Arizona Sage Art Market
WHEN:...
A creative rainbow
A creative rainbow, our February 2021 class - Faux Marbling and Handbound Journals.
Rain- Snow- and Graupel
Yesterday was so phenomenal with a continuous light rain, snow, and "graupel".
When the...
Set Your Sail
set your sail
and the journey begins
thoughts and dreams of blue
the moon sweeps down
Thank You
Thank you to all of you who have supported me over the years, read my newsletters, come to classes,...