Succulents make beautiful decorations with their soft subtle colors, but buttercream is better than nature- for a cake that is. I used to stay up till 3 in the morning creating sesame street cakes for my boys on their birthdays. I’d kiss them goodnight then head for the kitchen where the magic began with butter,…
I was looking for a pattern to make our grandson a fabric ball for his first birthday this month. I ran across this great site by Jennifer Murphy. She’s been making fabric toys since she was a child, and I was so intrigued by her whole story, I wanted to share it with you. Her…
After thirty-eight years I finally got up the courage to take a watercolor class again at Dixie State College. New teacher, new classmates, new me. . . right? I’m much less timid and afraid of criticism; just full of eagerness to jump in and test the water. (colors!) My first assignment was a color wheel…
I just finished a new stained glass cross in some bold and beautiful complimentary colors, and really like the way the light bounces through it. Just enough bold mixed with subtle and soft to catch the eye. We will be selling this weekend at the Farmer’s Market in St. George; Ancestor Square, and I hope…
Long ago and far away, I discovered a passion for drawing. Some wonderful High School art teachers, and my mother turned the lights on for me with drawing and painting experiences and materials. Our small rural community and the surrounding countryside filled my days with subject matter in old buildings and plant life. I loved…
It was my intention to create a pendant light from this beautiful aspen looking glass to go with some wall sconces we had made previously. I do the glass work and Mike works his magic with copper to accent the pieces. As I opened the kiln, I sighed a bit thinking I had another “mistake”…
