The pandemic has changed so many things that we took for granted just two years ago. While there have been a lot of bad changes, there are also some good ones. I miss doing in-person Craft Shows. I loved talking with customers and getting feedback on my products. But, it Read more…
Every month Silhouette gives Elite Affiliates a special sale that is available with their codes. The sales usually last from the 1st – 15th. There are always some great bundles of machines and products. This month they are celebrating Christmas in July. There are several Cameo 4 Bundle, some media Read more…
As I write this post the country and the world are in upheaval. Nothing that was normal in our lives is still normal. We’ve been quarantined for 3 months because of the COVID Pandemic. Living in a rural community and working from home protects me from the daily threats that Read more…
I am busy pulling together video and samples for my upcoming Craftcast.com class. I’ve been experimenting with making my own customs silk screens using my Silhouette Cameo & Curio . I always look forward to my Craftcast classes. I do quite a bit of research so that my students don’t Read more…
As I write this, the country is at almost full shutdown because of COVID – 19. So many people are stuck at home trying to fill the days and nights with anything to keep our minds off of what is happening outside of their homes. Many are finding solace in Read more…
I do some custom designs for a cute little quilt store in Williston, VT – Quilting With Color. She contacted me awhile ago about a special project. Apparently quilt shops do this thing called a Shop Hop. Each shop comes up with a special quilt kit to sell for the Read more…
I’ve been working with polymer clay for over 17 years. About 6 years ago I started cutting polymer clay with digital cutters to help me with production work and to cut out shapes of my own design. I have tested the machines tirelessly for several years and have great fun Read more…
What is Polymer Clay? Polymer clay is a man-made clay that uses PVC as its base. What makes Polymer clay so wonderful to me is the infinite ways that it can be used. It can be molded, sculpted, and extruded. The surface can be stamped, textured, embellished with powders, paints, Read more…
So, almost everybody knows that Adult Coloring is quite a thing. Folks have coloring parties. It was/is so popular that Prismacolors had a horrible time keeping stores and websites supplied. I waited 6 months for a few specific colors last year. People fill up Craftsman tool carriers with all of Read more…
I make and sell an awful lot of hop inspired jewelry and beer related accessories. Hops are what make beer taste like beer. My DH is a home brewer and we are entrenched in the craft beer scene in Vermont and Asheville, NC. What started as a lark to wear Read more…