It is so inspiring to take a walk along the lake.
Here are a few pics that I took during my typical Friday morning walk with my dog George.
I'm thinking transfers and a new series of pendants. hmmmmmm

 

CaBezel Jewellery Molds

 

This is my most recent pendant using the CaBezel molds.I created it waaay back in April before going off to Morrisburg. I've been so busy this past month that I haven't even been able to get back to my beloved clay. That's about to change though. Now that I'm all caught up on everything else I'm off to my clay room to create something new. I'll post pictures when I'm done.
The CaBezel Molds are sold on line exclusively through http:www.shadesofclay.com/

My Hoya in bloom

 
 
 
This plant never ceases to amaze me when it blooms. I have had this wax plant for many, many years and it is only in the last 5 years that it has started to produce flowers for me and I am so grateful when it does. Ahhh...the simple pleasures in life.

At the end of April I attended my first ever Morrisburg Polymer clay Gathering (MPCG)and I even had the privilege of teaching a class. For those of you that aren't familiar with it, it is a 4 day retreat that takes place in Morrisburg Ontario. It is hosted and organised by 2 wonderful and talented woman: Margi Laurin and Violette Laporte and this was the gathering's 7th year! It is so inspiring to be in a room filled with just under 40 like minded and talented people who are all just a little bit addicted to polymer clay. Our ages ranged from the mid thirties to 80 years young and we could all learn something from each other.

 

 

 

 

Here is just a sampling of the talent that attended.

Artists that have work in these photos include: Margi Laurin, Adria Filion, Violette Laporte, Cathy Malcolmson, Gaby Orbach,Barbara Colautti. (If I have missed you, please let me know)

 

MPCG is a great place to meet new people and make great new friends (like Pat and Diane).

 

If you ever thought that it wasn't possible for YOU to have THIS much fun...think again. Come to Morrisburg next year.
This was Patti T's first year at MPCG (I don't think it will be her last)

 

 

 

Margi Laurin gave a talk on journaling. She keeps the most beautiful journals using a variety of medium including watercolour. Her work is to die for, so much more that a journal. A record of her life in full colour. Margi also sells blank journals that she creates from old library books. I bought one that I hope to start using on a regular basis. (We'll see about that)

Georgia Ferrell showed us more uses for liquid clay including making a pliable fabric.
Jacey Culham the Queen of miniatures taught us how to make teeny tiny fast food favourites. Her work is marvelous. Jacey and her husband sell the art at the "One of a Kind" shows. I really wish that I had taken more pictures of these classes. I guess I was just too busy taking it all in.

Sandy Willis showed us how to have lots of "Fun with Flakes" http://blog.simple-inspirations.com
Sandy incorporated iridescent flakes, glass slides,inks,stamps and even beads!
Here are just a few examples of what people came up with.

 

Gaby Orbach taught this fun class

 

 

Violette Laporte taught us how to create lovely little books using the coptic stitching method and our own polymer clay covers.

 

My Resolution Steampunk Class

 

 

Here are some of the great examples that the ladies came up with during the class. It can be very time consuming to come up with such an original piece so unfortuneately there were still many unfinished pieces that weren't ready to photographed yet.

 

These beauties were made by the extremely talented Janice V.
(I believe she gifted them to Margi and Vio)
Janice is an extremely generous person too. She is always donating something to our Southern Ontario Polymer Clay Guild. Thanks Janice.

I got to take Marilyn home with me !!!

 

I never seem to win anything ever, but this time I lucked out because I won the privilege of taking Marilyn home. She has found a place of honour in my computer room and now everyone that wants to get to my backyard (or come back in from my backyard) through the patio door with get to see her in all of her glory.
Thanks to everyone at Morrisburg for contributing a square.

Happy Mother's Day !

 

I'm sending this Mother's Day wish out to EVERY woman today.
I don't think that there is a female out there that doesn't take care of someone or something on a regular basis.Enjoy!
(The cake was made by my daughter Tessa)

 

Life doesn't get any easier than this!
I am so hooked on creating simple canes and using them with the CaBezels. This is my latest creation.
The earrings are a simple design that I have come up with using eyelets/grommets.

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Here are a few of the little metal bits that you can incorporate into your "Steampunk" jewellery class that I will be teaching at Morrisburg. I love the little locking washers (they are the spikey looking circles) that can be picked up for mere pennies at the hardware store. Old ball chain(from the bathtub plug) washers, and old metal buttons are great too. Don't forget if you feel that you absolutely need to buy stuff intead of just scavenging in the basement for it that www.shadesofclay.com sells little bags of watchparts that are just wonderful to work with.

 

 

 

 

Here are a few samples of my "Steampunk Jewellery" that I will be teaching at Morrisburg. I will also be showing how to make a bead (great for earrings) using metal grommets/eyelets. These can be found in sewing stores or in scrapbooking sections.
Above is a dish filled with old metal buttons etc. scavenged from my mom's basement on a recent visit home.

Faux Ivory

 

 

Here is what you can do with some ivory coloured clay and some old buttons. This is a sample necklace that I made for a class that I will be teaching at a local Bead store (The Beady i) I'm going to show the bead lovers there how to make their own molds from buttons so that they can make lots and lots of beads!!!!

Merry Christmas

 

 

Here is something simple you can make with your CaBezel Molds. Santa and Frosty are easy to create. Use them as tree ornaments or wear them as brooches. For more information on how to make these Christmas characters go to wwwshadesofclay.com

Here is a slideshow to get you started using the CaBezel Jewellery Molds

http://picasaweb.google.com/wendyorlowski/HowToStartUsingYourCaBezelJewelleryMolds

I just love receiving your photos!

This photo was sent in by Krisi Cooper, a member of the Pittsburgh Polymer Clay Guild.
This is how she used the Cabezel Molds. What a great Necklace. Thanks Krisi. I'd love to see how other people are using the molds too and I'll gladly post more pics!!! Keep them coming.

Bottled water is killing our planet.click on the link to see the video

The big companies WON'T stop producing it if we keep buying it!

21st Century Waterfall click on the link to see the video

I have been using/reusing a more permanet type water bottle for a very long time now. I refill it using water from my Brita pitcher. I used to still buy the odd case of water just to have on hand to offer to my guests,but after seeing this simple video I won't be doing that anymore either. If my filtered tap water isn't good enough...too bad!!

Creativfestival Oct 2008

Congratulations to Marg Scott of Shades of Clay. (she's the one on the far right for those of you that don't already know).
It was Marg's first year participating in the Creativfestival and she did an amazing job. Her booth looked fantastic and it captured the attention of many passers by, even those that had no previous experience with polymer clay showed interest. I think we may have created some new polymer clay addicts!

Many of the members of
The Southern Ontario Polymer Clay Guild came out to support Marg and give her a hand.



Lydia was one of our "greeters"














Bev and I had a great time helping out. I did my first public demo of the CaBezels and I know I made a few converts to polymer clay. It's always great to see people get so excited about something!
There were many demos going on in the booth. Donna Kato drew in a crowd.