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As a self-taught artist, I create art to inspire, delight and challenge us to discover the full potential we are capable of.

I take us on an entertaining journey without ever leaving home.

05/07/2026

his week’s newsletter begins with a rescued tote bag returned home from Nicaragua after a year of everyday adventures. What looked like a simple repair became something else entirely — a reminder that worn things still carry beauty, history, and possibility.
There’s hand stitching, hidden lessons, and a quiet question worth asking yourself: What could you rescue, reimagine, and release into
Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/49yfCEm

04/23/2026

Every handmade book holds a secret: the slower it comes together, the richer it becomes. What started as paper and intention has grown into something layered, tactile, and alive. Materials transporting meaning, not just being reused, but carrying a story that bridges lives and provides a quiet archive https://conta.cc/4d0dHdU

04/13/2026

In the studio this week, two creations began to whisper.

One started as a simple form—soft, undefined, waiting. With each careful stitch, tension worked its quiet magic. A nose emerged. A smile formed. Personality appeared where there was once only shape through needle sculpting—where thread doesn’t just hold… it transforms.

The other unfolded differently. Paper layered into pockets. Folds became spaces. Spaces became places for stories inside an envelope book—playful, practical, and full of hidden moments—designed to hold more than paper… .
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Curious how it all comes together?

Want a closer look inside the process—and the surprises hidden within?

Open the latest newsletter and step into the story. https://conta.cc/41nqhO2

03/26/2026

Ever start with a plan… and end up somewhere far more magical?

This week in the studio: a “quick” detour turns into a crown-bound book, scraps become artful greeting cards, and a butterfly fairy begins to take shape—complete with a few unexpected lessons along the way.

Because creativity doesn’t follow rules—it plays, wanders, and transforms everything it touches.

👉 Step inside the studio and see how ordinary moments become extraordinary creations. Read the full story in this week’s newsletter:
https://conta.cc/4bJLAhj

03/21/2026

Sometimes, the most beautiful ideas begin with a crack… literally.

What started with a chair collapsing under me turned into a creative reset — and a reminder that fresh eyes don’t just see clearly… they see better.

A simple certificate became something more:
✨ Silk leaves instead of ribbon
✨ Coffee-stained textures bringing warmth and life
✨ 43 pages unfolding like a fresh flower in bloom

What was once “good enough” transformed into something meaningful, tactile, and full of story.

Curious how a setback became a signature detail?
Step inside the full story in this week’s newsletter: https://conta.cc/4lAiohv

03/13/2026

What happens when 30 years of friendship, mixed media experiments, and a studio full of curiosity collide? Pure creative magic.

This week’s newsletter shares the behind-the-scenes story of:
🦋 The breakthrough moment for a butterfly fairy art doll
🔥 The surprising science of Precious Metal Clay turning into pure silver
💎 The luminous mystery of dichroic glass fused into pendants
😂 And the kiln mishap that had us waiting on the “kiln gods”

It’s a reminder that ordinary materials + playful experimentation = extraordinary art.

If you love creativity, mixed media, and the stories that happen inside a working studio, you’ll enjoy this one.

👉 Open the newsletter and step into the creative playground:
https://conta.cc/4rsYXZc

02/26/2026

If you’ve ever wondered how creativity actually grows…
If you’ve ever struggled through a project before it finally clicked…
If you believe art belongs in everyday life…

You’ll love this deeper dive into the creative process.

👉 Read the full newsletter here:
https://conta.cc/4tYbExz

02/19/2026

In this week's newsletter, I am documenting my process of creating a butterfly fairy from scrap materials, showcasing how limitations can inspire innovation. Join the conversation on creativity and adaptation in the art world.

Check it out, here: https://conta.cc/4tPy6ZS

02/12/2026

Imagination is a powerful tool that can transform the ordinary into extraordinary. In this week's newsletter, we explore how asking "What does it want to be?" can unlock creativity in your life and work. Check it out: https://conta.cc/3MDcb7i

02/05/2026

In this week's newsletter, I explore the mindset of transforming waste into art. Discover how viewing scraps as ingredients rather than leftovers can spark creativity and innovation in your life. Check it out, here: https://conta.cc/3ZQ0fls

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Cottonwood, AZ
86326

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