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Pretty Little Things… from Sally Jean

Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 by Jenny.

Most of you know that I love, love, love Sally Jean…. her artwork is fun and whimsical, and her soldering is top-notch. I had a pretty good month in July, and I actually made some cash from teaching my craft classes. So I bought myself a little somthing pretty, of course!

This is what she calls [...]

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Mokume Gane Workshop with Julie Picarello

Posted on 24. Jun, 2008 by Jenny.

Honey, I’m home! And I’ve brought back new pieces and techniques from my workshop with Julie Picarello at her lovely home studio in El Dorado, California.
I’ll get more into details soon, but I just HAD to get some photos up ASAP of the work I produced, and my co-conspirators in class…. feast your eyes, details [...]

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Art Doll Pin Class at Grand River Beads

Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

Well, I was the April Fool yesterday – I had a class scheduled at Grand River Beads and didn’t even remember it! Fortunately, Eva is the best and pulled me back to earth. I was honored to have 2 class participants yesterday: Dawn, a dear friend and former colleague, and Kathy, a new kindred spirit.
We [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Crafts – Sort Of

Posted on 05. Mar, 2008 by Jenny.

I’m gearing up for my favorite green holiday, St. Patrick’s Day. Since my birthday is only 3 days later, it’s been something of an extended holiday for me. (BTW, Earth Day comes in second as my favorite green holiday. Sorry.)
Anyhoo, I always celebrate with cards for the family, dressing up the kids, sometimes even hitting [...]

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First Wire Wrapping Class

Posted on 01. Mar, 2008 by Jenny.

I had my first wire wrapping class today with Melissa M. at Grand River Beads. As you may know, I’ve gone off of the deep end with polymer clay cabochons using metal leaf and inks. So I figure I have to learn what to do with them!
I’m so glad I took the class. I’d [...]

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More Polymer Clay Art Doll Pins – pt 2

Posted on 15. Feb, 2008 by Jenny.

I had another Polymer Clay Art Doll Pin class at Stamplistic on Valentine’s Day. We had 3 players, and their work is stunning. Thanks to Terri, MaryAnn, and her granddaughter Christina for coming to create with me!

Mine is the one with the shamrock… lucky, lucky me! I get to teach cool things to great people!!!
For [...]

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Polymer Clay Art Doll Pin Class at Stamplistic

Posted on 10. Feb, 2008 by Jenny.

We had a small but mighty class yesterday at Stamplistic, and a big “Thank You” to Shelly and Alice who come to play with me!
I love facilitating classes…. getting to know different artist/crafters, their approach, and the life stories they bring to the table. Fortunately, Alice and Shelly “got” the project, and brought their creative [...]

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More Paper Bead Craftiness

Posted on 16. Jan, 2008 by Jenny.

I’m teaching the paper-bead making class at both Grand River Beads and Stamplistic, so I thought I should work up some more paper bead jewelry ideas. Got simmering in my Somerset juices, and came up with this:

Paper Bead Angel Pin
 
I wired up some sheet music beads (you can even see lyrics on some of [...]

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Show & Tell: Make 3 Things…from paper beads

Posted on 08. Jan, 2008 by Jenny.

OK, so now you know I’m on a bit of a paper bead kick. And it’s working out for me, too….I’m going to be teaching a class at Grand River Beads in March. (See my “Calendar and Events” tab for all of my scheduled classes.)
I’m a big fan of trying to stretch your creative muscles, [...]

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