April 11, 2010
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Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter Madge reviews metal clay artist Kate McKinnon’s amazing new book Sculptural Metal Clay Jewelry. Mixed Media Artist Duotones can give a whole different look to your photos than plain black and whites! Stefanie Girard’s Sweater … Continue reading
March 2, 2010
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My husband and I have a special place in our hearts for our local Humane Society because two of our “boys” came from there, Jasper and Rocky. We provide a membership donation every year, and in addition, we donate hand-craft … Continue reading
February 18, 2010
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I haven’t been as chatty about my latest book project as some might have expected me to be. Some of it is because I don’t like to give away too many details until it is all put to bed, but … Continue reading
October 30, 2009
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I am in full book mode right now and have been putting together a list of supplies I need for it. I had a large mixture of items I needed from metal clay to sheet and even a few tools … Continue reading
July 25, 2009
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I’ve been busy in the jewelry studio lately, so I wanted to share some of my latest tutorials with you in case you missed them over at my About.com site. Pictured above is a two-piece tutorial, one for the metal … Continue reading
July 23, 2009
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Yesterday, I took a quickie techie type class at the college. I often teach web-based classes, and even my traditional classes use the web extensively. In fact, unless students actually write in my classroom (and they do), I do not … Continue reading
July 4, 2009
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These little fine silver metal clay charms are some of my favorite pieces to make and use in jewelry. Awhile ago Jean Yates from the “Snap out of it Jean! There’s beading to be done!” weblog, purchased some of my … Continue reading
June 15, 2009
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Well, it is back to the school salt mines very soon. I spend most of yesterday working on putting together assignments and a syllabus for one of the two classes I will teach this summer. It was hard to get … Continue reading
March 9, 2009
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I was so caught up on my grading this weekend that I managed to make some jewelry just for fun for a change. That is so unusual for me! Usually I’m making jewelry because I’m working on projects for a … Continue reading
February 20, 2009
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We have some busy blogging crafters this week, so I’ve loaded up with some wonderful links! Layers Upon Layers Layers Upon Layers continues to explore lot of different snow-themed art works. Naughty Secretary Club It’s Stencil 101 at the Naughty … Continue reading