This dreamy set of blues and soft neutrals is inspired by the Mountain Bluebirds who’ve set up camp in the birdhouse on our fence line. I adore watching them from the kitchen window like it’s my own personal soap opera. When I showed a few bird pics to my daughter, she casually informed me, “So……
My scrap clay bins are the bane of my studio. Overflowing. Relentless. Just when I think I’ve made a dent in them, they’re suddenly full again. So I’m always on the lookout for fun, functional ways to put some of those leftovers to good use. And today it’s in the form of a scrap polymer…
Soft as a whisper, this peony-inspired palette is pure poetry in color. The tender pinks and creamy blush tones feel like the brush of petals against your skin, while those fresh greens ground the whole thing in the lush heart of a sunlit garden. It’s equal parts romance and radiance, the kind of palette that…
In my previous post, I showed you how to make a polymer clay box with scrap clay. Now, get ready to give that box a glow-up with a fun mix of extruder cane veneers. This post turned into a long one with lots of pictures, so in the interest of not writing an entire novel,…
If your scrap polymer clay stash is taking over like mine, it’s time to put it to good use. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn those questionable scraps into something functional and fabulous—a custom polymer clay box. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Here, you’ll learn how to build a…
Alright, let’s talk about one of the most confusing, uncomfortable, and often awkward parts of running a handmade business: pricing your products. If you’ve ever stared at a fresh-from-the-oven batch of polymer clay earrings and thought, “How much should I actually charge for these?” you’re not alone. Been there. The good news? You don’t have…
You know that moment right before the sun dips too low and everything gets bathed in buttery light? That’s the heart of this palette — a warm, whimsical mix of late-afternoon sunshine, fizzy laughter, and wildflowers nodding along in the breeze. Inspired by blooming cosmos doing their thing in full sun, this color collection is…
There’s something about sunshine and shimmer that just screams, “Make me into jewelry!” That was the vibe behind this mica shift brooch I’ve dubbed Solar Flair. It’s bold, retro, and packed with personality. In this tutorial, we’re channeling mid-century sunshine with metallic clays, quirky textures, and the magic of mica shift. This one’s for my…
Let’s Talk About Cane Size—Because It Does Matter If you’re anything like me, figuring out how much polymer clay you need for a cane is… not your strong suit. Nine times out of ten, I end up with way more cane than I actually need. I tell myself this time will be different. Spoiler alert:…