A Fun Little Project

I found a good use for the cute little stamps I inherited.......magnets. The stamp art fits perfectly on the backs of craft glass, add a magnet, and voila a perfect little gift item. This was such a fun and easy project. And, it is definitely something you could make with your kids. Here is what I did.

1. Buy some clear craft glass (I found bags of glass at the Dollar Store).
2. Trace the shape of the glass on your picture.
3. Cut out the image a bit smaller than the tracing.
4. Glue the picture to the glass (I used a gel medium or modpodge).
5. Use a clear drying epoxy on the back to adhere a magnet
(I bought strong ceramic magnets at the hardware store).
6. Enjoy your little creation.

Happy crafting!!

Finding Inspiration

Every day is an opportunity for inspiration. The past few days I have been battling the weather in an attempt to clean up my garden & paint my porch. Not an easy task during Spring in Oregon. But while I was outside I allowed my garden to bloom in my imagination, took a few pictures of flowers in bloom, and played with the color palette of my plantings. I thought about the hummingbirds who would be visiting , and the berries we would be eating soon. I found myself day-dreaming about warmer weather, and then the clouds rolled in.

So, since I was forced inside again by the cold, I decided to look through some of my Grandparent's stamp collections. I inherited (actually my son inherited) some really old books of stamps, one of which my Grandfather dated 1915. The artwork of older stamps is very intricate and mostly printed in one color. They are very patriotic and honorable. As the years progress the stamp art changes, becoming more colorful and simplistic. It is an interesting transition. Needless to say, they are beautiful & inspiring. So, one day soon I will find some time to visit my studio, and when that day comes there are little "stampy" things to be made & new flower designs to be printed.

It's Official

It's a funny thing to see your work walking around in the world. A couple of days ago, I was taking my son to school & a fellow mom was walking in the hallway wearing one of my shirts. Yay! Even though I have personally sold many of my little lovelies, and seen friends wearing my designs, it is always gratifying to know that other people are randomly picking up my ideas and wearing them. So with that little event I am starting this blog to share, network, inspire, learn, and remind myself why I do the things that I do.