Christmas Wrappings
Need some last minute packaging for money and gift cards, or small toys or jewelry? These are quick and easy to whip up! I always have some toilet paper tubes on hand for a variety of uses. For these gift … Continued
Gift Guide – Leather Cuffs
I just got through making a new batch of leather cuffs this week. These are fun to make because each one is a unique work of art. I use a lot of re-purposed materials in these which makes each one … Continued
My Junket Store Haul!
I have so many favorites from our recent trip to Minnesota, but my favorite little local shop in Minneapolis had to be the Junket store at 4049 Minnehaha Ave. (how great is that?!) We discovered it while exploring the Minnehaha … Continued
The Art of Lester Raymer
Earlier this week I shared the general studio area and grounds of the Red Barn Studio and Museum. Today, I would like to share a small sampling of Lester Raymer’s works. Raymer was born in 1907, and worked as an … Continued
Vintage Market Days Booth
Tomorrow is the first day of the three day Vintage Market Days Wichita…. a lovely 3 day show full of vintage and handmade goodies. This time I am sharing a big booth space with my daughter and her partner of … Continued
New Art Journal
I have been itching to begin a new art journal and selected this old book on Mathematics as the one. It has a lovely cover, and I think it would be fun to change the title to “Artematics” somehow. Mainly … Continued
Armload of New Smash Books
Smash books are one of my items that I have a hard time keeping up with the demand! Recently, over the span of a few days of work with the help of my able assistant/daughter, we made a load more … Continued
Belt Buckle Pendants
I have been making cuffs out of old leather belts for awhile now, and have accumulated quite a number of belt buckles. I have hung on to them, being sure that they would be just great for something. After seeing … Continued
Art at Bluebird Books
I am always so happy to hang art at Bluebird Books… it is just such a fun atmosphere! For one thing, I love books, and always have to do a little looking around while I am there. When I hang … Continued