My most recent art experiment, fused glass. For these pieces I fused glass in my ceramic kiln and slumped them into bowl and plate molds.
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Visual Journal Page 36: If I had a Bucket List…
This all began with my love for sushi. I could eat it every other day, filling in the off days with pizza and steak, never getting sick of it. However, the reality is I can't eat it every other day because on a good day it costs $25-$30 every time I go. Despite the...
Mixed Media Art: Encaustic Chair
I am very excited to share my most recent art series. I began experimenting with encaustic collage with my fork and spoon paintings (click here to see them) and recently tried out patterned paper collages, and fell in love! I have always enjoyed collaging, which is...
DIY Spice Rack: Reorganizing My Kitchen
I love my cute, unique, 1940's home. It has interesting doorways, built ins, beautiful hardwoods, and a lot of charm. It's the perfect first time home for Nick and me, but despite everything I love about it, it does have it's downsides. As soon as we moved into our...
Art: Ceramic Boxes
A blog post about three ceramic boxes I made recently. I explain how they were constructed and glazed. Read more in the post.
Visual Journal Page 30: Postsecret Projects
As a teacher my goal is to create a sense of community in my classroom. Although the majority of the time my students work on individual projects, I still want them to respect, interact, and grow with each other. Often my projects focus on teaching and refining skills...
Craft Project: DIY Chalkboard
If you haven't heard of chalkboard paint yet, you must be living under a rock, or in another country that doesn't carry chalkboard paint in their hardware stores. I have known about chalkboard paint for awhile, but I finally mustered up the courage, and the time to...
Craft Project: Scrap Fabric Wreath
A single-day craft project! An easy-to-make scrap fabric wreath to use up old fabric and decorate your house. Supplies and how-to are included in the post.
Visual Journal Page 20: Good Luck Lights
Have you ever had one of those days when it feels like everything just goes your way? Every now and then I will have one, I notice I feel a little better when I wake up in the morning, everyone seems a little happier, and the day goes a little smoother. I go to bed at...
Visual Journal Page 19: When the Winter Winds are Nipping
A fireplace was something required in the house Nick and I bought. I was willing to compromise on the front porch, kitchen size, and number of bathrooms... but the fireplace was a must. Fires soothe and warm me. They provide endless entertainment as I gaze into the...