T.G.I.F!

Here is my newest creation! I'm turning my fairy doors into yard art!

Anyway, I am SO happy it's friday! Monday & Tuesday I was sick with a stomach bug, so I missed work both days. My doctor gave me some pills to keep me from throwing up but they knocked me out. I took one Monday when I got home from the doctor's office and I slept for about 20 hours. I woke up to go to the bathroom a few times, but then I was right back to sleep. Felt good but it's kinda thrown me off all week.

I've got to get to work making some new stuff for my shop this weekend. I think I've got my boyfriend interested in starting an Etsy shop, too :) He's into woodworking and he's been talking about making stuff to sell. What a goober :P I love him, though.

I think tonight's gonna be one of those long nights at work, just because i'm gonna be HOT from working fast. But oh well, at least it's Friday!

Ciao!

Good ol sunday.

I like sundays... except for the fact that tomorrow is Monday. :( Can't really complain though, my full time job is decent. Working in a factory really isn't all that bad, and at least I like the people I work with. But i never stop daydreaming about being at home and crafting full time!

Just ordered a brand new laptop last night :D Kinda pricey, but it'll definently be used! I've been wanting a laptop for a loooong time. I work hard for my money, so I might as well buy myself something instead of just paying bills all the time, right?

Anyway, hopefully I can be mostly productive today and get some more things made up for my shop. So i guess i should start by ending this blog :P

Later!

Blog feature: IttyBittiesForYou

I know it has been a little while since I posted one of these, but this shop is awesome! Jennifer creates some of the cutest little miniatures. Very cute & unique ideas! Here are a few of my favorite pieces currently for sale in her shop..

these cookies magnets look good enough to eat!

aren't these little owls a hoot? :)

i love the details on this puppy family!


I asked Jennifer a few questions about polymer clay, and her experiences with it, and here is what she had to say..

1.)What made you choose polymer clay as a medium?When I was first introduced to polymer clay, I had never even heard of it. I was very young, so I think that I chose it because it was an art medium that I could do practically whenever and wherever I wanted. When I found polymer clay, it was very accessible for kids and I had a lot of easy tutorials and books to look through. But it’s interesting to me because as I’ve gotten older I’ve never gotten tired or bored with it. It’s a medium that is capable of growing and evolving with the artist, so I suppose that’s why I’ve never stopped!

2.)How long have you been creating with polymer clay?I’ve been creating with polymer clay since I was 8 years old, so that’s 13 years now! I was introduced to it through a children’s craft book published by Klutz. It was just a coincidence, really. The connection was immediate. As soon as I started using it I couldn’t stop! I immediately started creating my own characters and miniatures and the rest is history.

3.)What are your favorite techniques?I don’t have any specific favorites, but sculpting is definitely my forte. I have to admit that even though I’ve been using it for more than half of my life, I really don’t know how to do the “famous” techniques that many seasoned clayers use. For instance, I still have no clue how to create a Skinner blend and I can’t create a cane for the life of me! In a way it makes me feel out of the loop, but on the positive side, gives me an incredible amount of freedom to use clay in any way that I want and not feel judged.

If I would have to give a new clayer some advice, the first thing I would tell them is to constantly build upon your ideas. If you’ve made a piece that you believe is fabulous, bake it, then sit down with it in front of you and create it again. Only this time try to change something about it and make it better. This is hard to do, but it doesn’t have to be huge...just an element. Think outside of the box and don’t be afraid of what others say about you and your work. You would be shocked to find what you are capable of creating!

Visit her shop!

My Work Space!

I figured that people might like to see the place i have to create! It's not much... but here's my desk! It was a valentine's day present.. I came home from work, and my boyfriend had it set up for me. :)

Hope ya like!

Ready for the weekend!

I don't know about anybody else.. but this week seems to be going by sooo slow for me! I work 40+ hours in a factory, 2nd shift. I don't have a whole lot of free time & all I wanna do is create! I can't wait for the weekend because I've got a lot of ideas swirling around in my head :)

I need to add a few more picture frames to my shop, and I also have a few ideas for fairy doors & pixie houses in mind. ALSO ~ I plan to be making a little fairy house tea light candle holder within the next few weeks. Can't wait to work on that and see how it comes out :)

Oh ~ i put a poll up for anybody that keeps up with my blog :)

Ciao!