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Needle Felted Krampus Head
I wanted to make some needle felted Krampus ornaments for the holidays. Better late than never!
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Art Elements Bee Theme Blog Hop
This month’s Art Elements Blog theme was Bees. So many ideas buzz around in my brain when it comes to insects. Bees are one of those insects that I do really enjoy, but can be annoying if they are not happy with you. So I try to keep them happy by planting lots of flowering […]
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Art Elements Gnome Blog Hop
This months theme for the Art Elements Blog Hop is Gnomes. I was delighted that Jenny picked this theme because I’ve got a thing for gnomes and love making them out of wool. You can see some previous posts I’ve written up about Bottle Toppers and Gnome Ornaments. I usually create these gnomes with a […]
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How To Finish Ribbon Ends
I have been selling Ute’s hand painted silk ribbons (2mm round cord, Silky Ribbon and Fairy Ribbon) since 2004, and the question I receive most is: How do I finish the ends of these silks? And instantly my brain is overwhelmed because there are so many ways! When I am looking for jewelry inspiration these […]
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Art Elements Theme Reveal Monthly Blog Hop for October: Eyes
Another month has flown by and it is time for the Art Elements Blog Hop for the October theme: Eyes. This is such a fun theme that I am definitely going to explore a bit more as there is so much beauty and emotion through the eyes. I will definitely be revisiting this theme a […]
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Art Elements Blog Hop September Theme: Foliage
It is time for the September Art Elements Blog Hop reveal for the theme: Foliage. Here is the intro post and reveal post from Caroline. This is such a great theme and I cannot wait to see what everyone shares (read to the bottom for the list of blog hop participants). Thanks for taking the […]
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Art Elements August Theme: Octopus Blog Hop Reveal
I love that Claire picked Octopus as our August theme (Art Elements Blog). They are one of the most interesting creatures that inhabit the oceans here on our planet. I love how they can transform their body shape and move super slinkily. A few years ago I made these needle felted octopus, and I always […]
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Art Elements July Flowers Theme Reveal Blog Hop
Welcome to the July Theme: Flowers Reveal Blog hop. It was my turn to pick the challenge for the month, and I was curious to see what kind of flowers were in bloom now in various places in the world and how artists would find inspirations from them or from flowers in general. My inspiration […]
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Needle Felted Krampus Head
I wanted to make some needle felted Krampus ornaments for the holidays. Better late than never!
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Art Elements Bee Theme Blog Hop
This month’s Art Elements Blog theme was Bees. So many ideas buzz around in my brain when it comes to insects. Bees are one of those insects that I do really enjoy, but can be annoying if they are not happy with you. So I try to keep them happy by planting lots of flowering […]
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Art Elements Gnome Blog Hop
This months theme for the Art Elements Blog Hop is Gnomes. I was delighted that Jenny picked this theme because I’ve got a thing for gnomes and love making them out of wool. You can see some previous posts I’ve written up about Bottle Toppers and Gnome Ornaments. I usually create these gnomes with a […]
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The Beginning of the Beaded Silk Cords
For a few years now I have had the inkling to use the 2mm hand painted silks I carry (from Ute of Silk Painting Is Fun) for some sort of wrap bracelet, but have lacked in the pulling of any solid idea together. When it was time to submit product for Beads 2015 (Stringing Magazine […]
Starting Last October
It all started to come together one October afternoon last year (2014), when I went to hang at the Sarafina Art House for their Grand Opening. I had taken a couple of needle felting classes with Sara, artist and owner of Sarafina Fiber Art, and was completely hooked. If you have ever wanted to do […]
Bead Fest Philadelphia August 2014
Bead Fest Philadelphia is HERE!!! August 22-24, 2014 is when the exhibitors are there selling all kinds of bead and jewelry making goodness! Darlene of D7 Studio carries my work at her bead show tables (Bead Fest Aug 2014 Booth #366), and here are a few photos of the newest beads heading her way […]
