Magenta and yellow color scheme

this is how one thing can lead to another...

beginning with these beauties found in the garden

and natures color scheme

add in miscellaneous found scattered about the studio

next thing you know the lid to one of my bisque boxes is being decoupaged

using the graphics from a decorative napkin torn to size

with a little watercolor painting added to accentuate the pink

& complete the look

more about playing with napkins on bisqueware here

Poppy Orange

I've been doing a bit of sewing lately and seem to be frustrated

trying to find needles and straight pins.

So I pulled out my old sewing box tucked under the cabinet

and discovered some charming vintage sewing paraphernalia...

using a bright orange Bahia Gold cigar box

I corralled all the needles into the box

then I created a color coordinated collage

with some of the gems on the lid for easy access.

I couldn't resist including the now-famous

orange handled scissors by Fiskars,

first introduced to the world in 1967,

they seemed a perfect fit !

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Seashore inspiration continues...

These are a few of my favorite creations ...

Did I mention that I live in a historic vintage cottage steps from the ocean

and that I have a fascination for seashells ?

I am in awe of their structure and beauty.

I have been making my own molds to create shells out of clay

and enjoy glazing them in an array of varying colors,

that will never fade over time.

I believe each of us is affected by our environment.

I live in gratitude each day for the gift of living where my spirit soars.

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Experimenting with clay...

and stamps, and wax, and glazing techniques

then including some of my favorite collectibles...

lace, ribbon, and vintage buttons,

for new, one of a kind ceramic designs.

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