Back in April, I was asked to exhibit for a big fund-raising luncheon. I agreed, recruited 3 other artists and got busy making earrings using a fabulous technique by Nikolina Ortzan. To my dismay, either the attendees weren’t interested in unique jewelry or they just didn’t like mine. Either way, I ended up with a wonderful collection of earrings that I loved making and that I love wearing.

I decided to share them at a recent event in Portland OR, and several pairs went to new homes. That rejuvenated me, and I’ve decided to share the rest of them, so they are now posted for sale.

Lately, flowers have been appearing in my studio. Using techniques learned from Carol Simmons and polymer clay canes from Ivy Niles (IKandiClay), I’ve been making flowers like crazy. With the summer heat in Texas, how can you not like looking at all of these cool flowers! Posies, we call them!

And, as my mom always said, “Stand up straight and don’t shuffle!”.

Stay cool; it’s hot out there.