Just back from Hawaii. It was amazing.

I swam with turtles, hundreds of yellow fish,

and was warm for days and days!

Come see my tomorrow at the Secret Society Sale,

and I'll tell you all about it!

Sunday, November 29th 11Am-5pm

116 NE Russell (Next to the Wonder Ballroom)

And look forward for some Hawaii pictures as soon

as I unpack the camera!

New Bird Blocks are on the way!

I have a HUGE amount of new Bird Blocks

to unveil at the Secret Society Sale...

November 29th, 11am -5pm.

Secret Society Ballroom

116 NE Russell (Next to the Wonder Ballroom)

Hope to see you there!

I am working like crazy to have lot's of lovelies

for that sale. I should be in good spirits that day,

as I will have just returned from Hawaii!

We are celebrating my mom's 65th Birthday a bit early.

I feel incredibly lucky to have such a wise, beautiful,

and loving mother. And she'll beat your socks off at poker!

Come see me this Saturday!

Come stop by the Lewis Elementary School Bazaar

this Saturday, November 7th, 10am-3pm.

4401 SE Evergreen St.

Just a few blocks south of Woodstock Blvd.

I am excited to support my local neighborhood elementary school.

And can't wait to see you there!

Crafty Folks I love: Rachel Austin

Rachel Austin's map paintings are lovely, whimsical, and filled with birds!

Love 'em!

Find her work on her website:

www.rachelannaustin.com

And discover her blog:

www.paperandplanes.wordpress.com

On her blog you will also find me. Thanks Rachel!

Carve Your Own Stamp Class

This weekend I taught a Carve Your Own Stamp workshop at Collage.

On the left is one of my students busy carving away,

on the right are some of my recent stamps,

inspired by the blossoms and seed pods of summer.

In the Studio.

I've also been busy in the studio.  

Winter is on the way, which means...

Holiday Sales!

This year I will be participating in:

Crafty Wonderland's Super Colossal Holiday Sale

The Secret Society Sale

and the Lewis Elementary School Sale.

Hope you Portland folks will swing by!

Can as much as you can!

Having a partner who's a farmer means the joys of the summer bounty.

This year we canned more than ever.  

Here is a look at the last few weeks of activity.

I also decided to hand carve stamps for all our labels this year,

I have to say...I love how they turned out.