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Fire glass samples to original art
My girlfriend Karen found a salesmen's sample kit of fireplace glass at a local thrift shop and shared it with me not really knowing what she was going to do with it.It's difficult to explain how my...
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Mermaid necklace
Inspired by the cool coral mushrooms found in the seaI've created my own version in clay!Then fired them and punched holes to create buttons.After firing using a little craft twine created this fun...
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Coastal cool octopus
Just creating with a girlfriend, playing together in ceramics and working with analogous colors tocreate a happy dish design with a watercolor effect!Thank you to Sheila for sharing the inspiration.
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Fabric covered hanger
Feminine fun with scrap fabricI have a wonderful stash of favorite discontinued drapery fabric sample swatches that I've stacked in my art studio.I chose to pull out a favorite white linen with a blue...
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The editor of Somerset home recently asked their readers to send in samples of sand from some of their favorite places, wanting to showcase a variety of different sands. This photo showcases a charming...
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Blue Hydrangeas
I'm always inspired by mother nature.Here is my latest creative venture..
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Ruffled edge flower vase
Created in clay using a pencil rolled across the petals to create the ruffles!I started with a basic shape and then began embellishing all along the top.A little feminine creative fun with clay!.
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Little ceramic dishes created for bits and bobs
It started with being a small design that I could use to test different glazes on, but I found they are great for loose change or jewelry.I like using them for earrings, and grouping bangles bracelets...
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Drawing and painting on ceramics
Inspired by Danielle Donaldson's, The art of creative watercolor book, I chose to experiment on ceramics.I used a vintage wooden handled tracing wheel with dark glaze on it to freehand draw the...
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On a creative roll with clay
creating seashell boxes!A collection of smaller boxes all in white.First attempt at a large treasure chest shaped boxwith the same asian inspired base,shown still wet clay, before firing.Front and back...
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Inspired by antique sailor's Valentines
and having a great fondness for boxes,I created a treasure chest encrusted with ceramic seashells and glazed in a matt clear glaze.Before firing, view of front and back.A little history,A sailor's...
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Simple canvas tote
Embellished!Painted using the detail from a manhole cover at the Sawdust Winter Fantasy!I began by choosing a plain canvas bag and then combing colors for a custom blend.Below is a photo of me rolling...
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Latest ceramic sculpture.
Just wanted to share my latest sculpture, a monochromatic, cream-colored, ceramic creationthat is fresh out of firing. Handmade, one of a kind, with a seashore theme.Seashell table decoration,...
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Appliquéd upcycled apron
Airbnb gifted me with a simple canvas apron as a thank you, for being one of their super hosts.Yay!I loved the apron, but no offense, I wasn't thrilled with the graphics.So I rummaged through my stash...
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Upcycling a tweed blazer during quarantine time
I found a simple tweed blazer at a recycle clothing shop, and it still being chilly weather, I took it onas my latest project during quarantine time.Below is a before photo, of the forlorn-looking...
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Hand painted apron design
My latest creative endeavor, hand painting a piece of Belgium fabric, and creating a new apron design.I pulled out my Plaid Fabric Paints and custom mixed some fun colors to embellish the graphics.It...
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Mini books with custom bound covers
One of my favorite magazines was looking for ideas for Handcrafted Projects for Christmas & the Holiday Season, using a purchased item and personalize it in some way. They were asking for creative,...
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Creating ceramic heirloom pieces.
For a friend's daughter's wedding, I incorporated a couple of vintage doilies, made by her grandmother, into ceramic vases. Carefully dipping the vintage lace into clay slip and draping it creatively...
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Coastal cool re-created with paint
I sold one of my all-time favorite creations that I made with tumbled glass. I’m pleased that it has a great new home in Florida.But before I could let it go, I decided I needed to create a piece...
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Custom design chefs apron
My sewing machine bobbin has been misbehaving. Not that that would stop me from creating. Here's my latest lovely. A linen fabric chefs apron with the most beautiful blue embroidered appliqué design...
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Custom Christmas card
I created a custom holiday card for a client. He had recently purchased a new home and was looking for a holiday card to send out for an open house. He couldn't find any he liked, so I created one for...
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One of a kind aprons
I've been on a creative role, making new aprons that are unlike any that I've ever seen!Appliqué designs added to each..
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Hand crafted decorative Chef's aprons
I've been inspired to continue working on some cool aprons.I actually wear aprons all the time. When I'm working in the garden or playing in ceramics and sometimes even when I remember to put them on...
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