New blog on my website

I recently started playing with clay again after a year or 2 of being just to busy to get creative.
My new website is
http://karooart.indiemade.com and my blog is on my website too.

I hope you will visit me there and enjoy my new journey into the world of polymer clay and creativity.

Spring sale......40% off everything in my Etsy store except the tutorials
Coupon code: birthday
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Karooart

Sculpted ruffles

I've been playing with sculpting ruffles a little bit...love the soft shapes that emerges.  They just take on a life of their own.

Playing with ruffles!

Good morning!!!!:-)
A new week and lots of new ideas and feels like the kids are keeping me busy with lists and things to be done for the whole week:-)

Just listed two new sets of beads on ebay:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/260950758283?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_616wt_1185

...and please have a look at my website... lots of my favorites up for grabs directly from the website:
http://www.karooartdesigns.com

No, it's not yours to open buds into blossom....
He who can open the bud does it so simply....
Ar His breath the flower spreads it wings and flutters in the wind.
Colors flash out like heart longing,
the perfume betrays a sweet secret.
He who can open the bud does it so simply.

Tagore

Expression

I do not have words...... life...experience...love....hardship.....happiness...care....wonder.....

all in one facial expression.

May we all live a life that will one day tell a story ...the beautiful story of me and you!

A new Year.....

...and a new website!

Yes, I'm selling directly from my website - no extra fees or searching for my creations all over the web.

The name has changed a little bit:

http://www.karooartdesigns.com  , but still me:-)

Today is beadmaking day... I've got so many ideas and images floating through my mind.... beadmaking is where I started and I'm returning!

see you soon!!!!!

Kindle Fire Cover

I was not going to settle for the generic Kindle Fire covers.....made my own and love it!!!!

3 more on Etsy for sale

Back

front

hinged closing

Love it!!!!!

Thanksgiving sale in my Etsy store

Lots and lots of new goodies listed in my Etsy store.

I have not worked at anything in such a long time it was amazing how much I felt at home at my clay table - need to do this more!

In my new town this weekend

The Lake orion Art center is hosting the Dragon on the Lake Festival this weekend - sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun!!!!

I entered three pieces in the art show ......the quality of work that has been entered is just amasing!!!!

Hello again

After a long absence I feel like my life is getting back to "normal" again. i have time to create, share some of my ideas, inspirations and finds and to browse and enjoy the wonderful creations of other artists.

Today's Etsy find comes from Ashville North Carolina. Heather Knight of elemententclaystudio creates the most beautiful vessels and micro tiles. The simplicity of her work awed me!

Enjoy the weekend and be blessed beyond your wildest imagination!!!!

SHOUT online exibition

Crafthaus.ning.com is having a beautiful online polymer clay exhibition and 2 of my pieces were included!

Fantasy Flower

Roots Cuff bracelet

Dreaming....

Sometimes I dream a bead.... this is one of them.

I did not know how it was going to come together, but as I worked it just flowed.

Here is my Fantasy Flower:

South Africans and friends of South Africa, (group) 'National Day of Prayer For A Crime Free South Africa' has initiated a first facebook prayer initiative for SA on May 2nd... let's ALL get involved and do this!' 2 Chr 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

SA believers PRAY .. Satan stirs up strife, wants to take South Africa into his hands, we will NOT let him .. BIND him NOW in JESUS name .. Pray for Terreblanche family, BIND ANY song of murder! Thank Jesus for freedom, declare RIGHTEOUSNESS, JUSTICE, PEACE WILL RULE AND REIGN in SA' Is 60:18 Violence shall no more be heard in your land .. you shall call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.

National Day of Prayer for a Crime Free South Africa

Welcome to our page! Welkom by ons bladsy! Amogela! Isibingelelo! As you well know, our beautiful country is plagued by violent crime. We as a group of Christian leaders on Facebook, feel that it is time to do something about this! We know that prayer is powerful and will cause things to change in this country! On the 2nd May 2010 we are planning to hold a National Day of Prayer for a Crime Free South Africa! This is how it is going to work: On Facebook: 1. From Sunday the 25th April people can start posting profile pics of themselves wearing a red armband. a) Why a red armband? An armband is a symbol of unity for the event. b) Why red? Red symbolizes three things: i) We remember all those whose blood was spilt as victims of crime ii) Red is the colour of crisis. iii) Red symbolizes the blood of Christ that can heal our land 2. On Sunday the 2nd of May, everybody participating can post prayers on their Facebook status updates. We are trusting on filling Facebook with thousands of prayers for South Africa. (This has never been done before in the history of the internet!) Some ideas to use in your local context: 1. Even though invites will be sent to individuals, home groups and churches are welcome to participate. 2. People can go and pray for their neighbours or people in their street or complex. 3. People who have been victims of violent crime can be prayed for. 4. People who live with debilitating fear can be prayed for. 5. Security companies and personal i.e. guards at the complex gates who often get shot first, can be prayed for. 6. Those Christians who wish to fast are free to do so. Either one, two or three meals or abstain from certain foods for the day. 7. In the week preceding the National Prayer Day, people can visit police stations with letters or cards of blessing and prayer. Flowers are always appreciated too. It’s important that people don’t congregate at police stations on the actual day. Too many people converging on a police station at once could be dangerous. (This is optional. If you do not like the police then obviously this idea will not be for you!) 8. Please share any other ideas that you may have to combat crime on this site. N.B. Under no circumstances do we advise or encourage anyone to confront criminals or to take the law into their own hands! What we don't want on this page: If you want to rant and rave about how bad South Africa is, this is not the place. No politics! If you want to promote your business, products, group or ministry, this is also not the place. No personal attacks, slander or vulgarity will be tolerated.

Non-Profit:436 fans

Artichoke polymer

I found these on Flickr ...... just love Hoedigut's work... always a surprise and always beautifully done.

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Whimsical polymer art dolls

I found these walldancers yesterday on Etsy in Kerijoy's shop - just what I needed to fill my Monday with joy!!!

Etsy favorite of the week

Desert Rose earrings by Jealousydesign

Township Art

Reflections of urban life and Afro-centricity by Doyle Cloyd

Transfers

Yesterday I tried the parchment paper transfer and was pleasantly surprised!

I do not know which method Daoine used, but her transfers are radiant and caught my eye immediately this morning on Flickr

What is it about color....

Color, pattern....... imagination, creation.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cliffbriggie/