“Man’s mettle is tested both in adversity and in success.” Madame Chiang Kai-Shek Have you ever seen someone wearing one of those hats or shirts with a “Life is Good” saying? Did you think oh yea, life is good. Or did you think, oh whatever, just shut up with your obvious expression of optimism. Yep, I have done both. I…
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Life is gooood
Sources of joy and beauty
Joy is everywhere. We can find it in the most mundane details of our lives. What gives you the most pleasure? Is it the drawing your son or daughter presented to you last night? Is it your significant others touch or embrace? I would love to hear what makes you happy! For me its nature, plain and simple. So for…
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A peek into my studio and dream workbench
I tend to be more reserved and an observer in life. That works for me most of the time but not in blogging. I realize I have to be more of a participant. So first I want to share with you where it is I go when my creative juices are flowing. So let’s take a peek into my studio…
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Rainbow clouds & Stardust
Where have I been you ask? Collecting rainbow clouds and stardust of course! I happen to live in a small town in California that was hit by a meteor on April 22nd 2012. One of the pieces they found had been crushed by a car at the park I walk at everyday and with my luck I probably ran it over! I…
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My amazing and crafty design process
Ok maybe not so amazing, but for sure crafty. First, the process is relatively simple, you apply a stencil to a product and then sandblast the stencil’s image with a special abrasive applied at high pressure. The abrasive then erodes the surface in the open areas of the stencil and leaves a permanently carved impression. I know, it sounds boring…
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