So, besides writing a blog post yesterday, I also had some fun. I am making a friend an Ewok hat. I have it all done except the ears, stitching and buttons. That should be done today so she can get it! I will post pictures of the finished hat when it is ready. I also [...]

Tags: clay, copper, Family, fun, tutorials
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As I look back to last year, I am actually impressed with how much work I did and how I grew in my art. For this year I wish myself the same or more. For you who actually do read my poorly kept up blog, I wish you health, happiness, peace, love, laughter, and time [...]

Tags: challenge, Family, friends, insanity
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Been a long nine months since I last posted. Life has a way of kicking you in the ass and then when you are down, kicking some more. My wife and I have been dealing with the unexpected death of her mom in May and we are now finally beginning to get back into our [...]

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As promised, a few more posts this year then last. Since my last post I have been busy trying to manage 5 different projects and take care of our zoo. Interesting to say the least. The first project to get finished was my tutorial for Australian Beading. This was a “must get done” because I [...]

Tags: Australian Beading, chunkies, fun, insanity, life, orders, polymer clay, tutorials
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well it has been a week since I picked Jana and I am now finally recovered enough from the workshop and spending time with Jana. It was good to have time with her since we haven’t been together in almost a year. I am blessed that I can call her a very close friend. Today [...]

Tags: Jana Roberts Benzon, Laser cut workshop
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I was gone last week, an unexpected trip to Denver for a funeral. However, while I was there, spending time with my heart sister, she showed me this great bumper sticker she got from her nephew. I managed to get one also for my car.I think it says it all. What a wonderful way to [...]

Tags: Family, friends, Love lasts longer then life
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I have been insanely busy this last couple of weeks, what with a challenge on the Aussie polyclay site, making a pendant for an online contest and the biggest….getting prepped for our Relay For Life this coming weekend. Then let’s toss on the household stuff that needed to be done….laundry, dishes, getting the garden(s) planted. [...]

Tags: challenge, Family, gardening, home, polymer clay, Relay For Life
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