Banjo Progress Month 1

September 30, 2008

Turn your volume on low for this one! This sound clip is not for the meek. It’s not for sensitive ears either. It’s my first month’s progress on the banjo! I’ve been faithfully, repetitively and painstakingly playing the same two songs over and over. I’m doing very well with my chords- and not too bad […]

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Necklace In Progress

September 28, 2008

Many times a sketch just doesn’t cut it. I’m trying to decide what to do for the rest of this necklace. Instead of sketching out a zillion pages, I made some links with wax. It’s more fun this way. I don’t know which design to use– and now I’m almost thinking of something very simple… […]

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Setting up my new toy!

September 25, 2008

I am in the process of setting up a studio essential that I got dirt cheap. And when I say dirt cheap-I mean dirt cheap. To the point where I couldn’t pass it up despite my lack of room and negative budget. But hey, all in the name of business right? I’m a self proclaimed […]

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Making a Living in Crafts

September 17, 2008

While I was in the gift shop at the Penland School of Crafts, I stumbled upon this book, Making a Living in Crafts by Donald A. Clark. I picked it up thinking it would be a valuable source of information- but in the back of my mind knew I wouldn’t have the time to read […]

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With a banjo on my knee!

September 14, 2008

I have a new hobby! I have always wanted to play the banjo. I grew up singing folk songs around the campfire, and developed an appreciation for folk and bluegrass music. This is an instrument that can play the saddest of songs and still make your heart flutter with delight. I’m on week two of […]

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Summer’s Simple Pleasures

September 10, 2008

Just some examples of the simple things Mike and I have been enjoying this summer! Summer’s Gracious GuestsOh! Broad the range of summer’s treatBut personal the favors.For one man likes the sun’s great heatAnother pines the shaders Though Each green plant for harvestingIs nurtured and attendedThe plants, to some, most lavishingBy nature are commended The […]

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My vacation in the mountains!

August 24, 2008

Laura is in college now, and Mom and I took a week off to enjoy our last bit of summer with her on our long drive down to get her settled into her new home. Our week of vacation down to North Carolina had many memorable moments. Our first stop of the trip was the […]

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Hate is a strong word…

August 13, 2008

…but I can’t find a better one to describe the way I feel about tailgaters.

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It’s Over!

August 11, 2008

My first craft fair this past weekend is now behind me-and what a great experience I had! I helped man a booth under jewelry designer Erika Lynden who promotes my work in her store Moonstruck Design. www.moonstruck-design.com Erika and I had an incredible time people watching. It was a wine festival after all, and the […]

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It’s almost showtime!

August 1, 2008

I did it! I finished everything I had planned to sell for the show next weekend. I’m right on schedule and can’t believe it! It’s definately not typical for me to have things in order. This upcoming week I will be stamping boxes, pricing and tagging, photographing and working on some displays. All of the […]

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