• Creative Process

    The Creative Process

    February 22, 2026 - By 

    It has been a few days since I’ve blogged because, to be honest, at the end of the day, I just don’t feel like it. I know that is not keeping with my goal, but it’s true. Another truth is the incubation stage of the Creative Process. This is not just a myth or something creatives made up; it’s a real thing. So, the creative process goes like this. This process can begin in different places and go back and forth through stages, but in the end, this is the process everyone goes through when creating something. Let me give…

  • Mandalas

    Mandalas and Urchins

    February 8, 2026 - By 

    I have a lot of large items for my shows, but not enough smaller items. So, I decided to do some 4″ embroidered mandalas. I draw a design on white or black fabric and stitch it in the opposite color. I also add beads where I feel each needs it. There is a rose quartz bead in the center of each piece. This series will be called the Rose Quartz Mandala series. I finished Mandala 1 and started Mandala 2. I was thinking of selling these individually for $40 each. I also think it would be cool to do a…

  • Art as Business

    Blogging

    January 11, 2026 - By 

    I have spent a lot of time trying to find the right blog template for me. This may seem trivial, but when you are blogging everyday, it is important to have a theme that doesn’t hinder or irritate you. I just wanted a simple theme that would be pleasant to look at and easy to use. I hope I found one now, but you never know. There is a really good book published some time ago that talks about developing a craft business. Some of the information may be out-of-date, but it is still a really good book for starting…