Christmas Cloche

 

 A touch of vintage.  I purchase resin and bottle brush trees at second hand stores when I see them.  I always use them for something.  The "snow" is wool roving with lots of glitter on top.

Feliz Navidad

 God's Eyes hung from the chandelier, peppers decorated the tree centerpiece and organza napkins added a bright, festive touch to the glassware.

 Seating for 12 with two long tables.

We had a small, intimate dinner for six on Christmas Eve.  Our festive holiday fiesta.

Polymer Clay Magnetic Pins

 Still practicing my knitting.  I liked the wispy shawl so much, I making another.

Wearing different polymer clay magnetic pins on the long scarf is an added bonus.

Christmas Shopping

 One of my favorite shops is Scottsdale Marketplace in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

 Lots of handmade felted and needle felted ornaments.

 Love this store.  More coming.

Glitter House

 Small glittered paper house with sleigh and reindeer nestled in some "felted" snow. 

Just Google "Putz House Template" or "Glitter House Template" for free patterns.

Needle Felted Dish Garden

 Needle felted succulents, dirt and rocks.  This was really fun to make.

Needle Felted Centerpiece

 I have been needle felting on and off while recovering from health issues.

  Embellishing with beads, fancy wool yarns and embroidery stitches.

 Detail of beaded mushroom.

 Detail of beaded moss covered rocks.

I added purchased silk flowers, faux succulents, leaves, some tiny lime green plastic flowers, pine needles and cones.  Finished it off with some brightly colored felted balls.

Easter Table

 A RAZ Hydrangea Bunny centerpiece, faux food, felted bunnies and eggs, faux candies and polymer clay eggs.  I had fun making all the eggs and felting the bunnies.

I just really enjoy walking by the table.....it makes me smile.

Santos Crown

 I made a crocheted wire crown for the Santos doll I created from a broken doll I purchased at Goodwill.

 I made the crown on the large loom I purchased from Yoola Design (click HERE)

Polymer Clay Cabochons

Polymer cabs - some plain (no paint) and some with.

IPCA Quarterly

 "Kickin It" was featured in the International Polymer Clay's Quarterly!

IPCA Book

 Published in the International Polymer Clay Book of 2015 Competition pieces--page on the right, bottom row, 5th pic in.."Mermaid Vase".

Native American Polymer Clay Bead Embroidery

 

Finished the Native American bead embroidery piece. I added several more layers of beaded outline and a nice long fringe. Mounted it on a black leather covered wooden plaque and covered the back with black felt to complete it.

March Art Fair

 I loved the Sun City West Beaders' displays!  They were so well done!

Half of the fair was inside and the other half outside.  I didn't venture out for photos because it was just too darn hot for me.  I was glad I was in the air conditioning.  Really a fun day!

Crocheted Felted Hat

I purchased a pattern from Fiber Trends for a crocheted Felted Hat. I love felted hats. Crazy how it crochets 3 times bigger than what it shrinks to. Magic. Yeah, ordered more yarn and going to give it another try. Just plain fun.  Click HERE for the link to the pattern.

Pebeo Mixed Media

I finished a mixed media abstract as a gift for a friend:  15" x 30" acrylic paints, handmade papers, Pebeo Paints and sealer.

Polymer Clay & Bead Embroidery

I did a small polymer clay sculpt of a Native American, added some polymer clay black and white flat beads, some polymer faux turquoise, a button, some rabbit fur and then bead embroidered around it.  I still may add more; not sure.

Pieces from the Past

Posting some crocheted pieces from years ago.  They were fun to make and fun to wear.