Home for sale in Eagle CO

Time has flown by with very little time to be creative, something I really miss. We have taken this past year to start a business and remodel our house so that we could put it on the market. Since my husband is a custom builder we decided to make all the trim for our home. Every board is cut to length and width, planed, and sanded. Then filled and painted after installation. We put in new floors, granite counter tops and added a plate rack in the kitchen, which doesn't show on the video. The master bath was totally remodeled with new floors, tub and countertop as well as the utility, powder room and foyer. There are all new doors downstairs with refinished doors upstairs.
We spent last summer painting the outside of the house adding boulders throughout the yard.We put in a flagstone walk while terracing the back yard with rock walls creating multiple flower gardens. It has been a huge project but we love the results. We are completing the wood trim throughout the upstairs and are hoping to have the final touches within a couple weeks. After that............ I will be able to start creating and playing again! I've several new pieces that I made on a 3 week summer trip to San Diego while my sister, Jen Lowe, taught classes. As soon as we have the last of the remodeling done I will give these pieces their last touches and have them on my blog, unless of course the house sells. Our realtor had a video of our home made to use on his website and MLS listings. I have it here on my website. Please feel free to send the video to any friends that might have any interest in moving to the mountains. I have the best neighbors possible and views of the mountains have really been an inspiration while working in my studio.

Death of a Jester

Death of a Jester was made using 30 grams of 650 lowfire/slowdry metal clay. I pressed it into a matrix board that was used to create rubber stamps by "Stamp Of Excellence" Purple and White cz's were set into the clay for embellishments. After obtaining a mirror finish I dipped the piece into liver of sulfur and Mr. Clean Blue.

Judi, from "Stamp Of Excellence" is working with me as I design rubber stamps that can be used in scrapbooking and metal clay. I find by using her moulds that she makes for the stamps it is easier to cut around the shapes without distorting the edges. This particular design is one that Judi designed for me to try.

New Leaves

Today is a beautiful day in the mountains so while I've been working in the yard I've been picking small leaves. I waited through the long winter with so many ideas but no leaves so this year I've decided to pick leaves as I find them and give them 2-3 coats of silver paste. I can set them aside in a safe place to finish this winter as I work on new designs. I am also experimenting draping the leaves as they dry with various size objects. When I fire them I will support the areas as needed with bits of fiber blanket. Another reason to expand my flower beds.

Colorado Chapter of Art Clay World Society

What a great day I had yesterday with everyone here from the Colorado Chapter of Art Clay Society. I met such great new people and visited with old friends. Thank you each for coming and sharing your artwork with us.
Jen Lowe gave a great presentation on blogging and a short demonstration on quilling with silver paper.
Congradulations Sherry on completing your senior certification. Your class pieces are awesome. I am so happy for you and the opening of your new studio and classroom, "PaperSilverStone" and "Peacock Gallery" in Canon City, CO. I will be there as often as I can.
What a inspiration each of you are, and now, I really don't have anymore excuses to put off starting new designs.
To all my new friends from Grand Junction, CO. I am all for starting a day we can all get together once a month or as often as possible. Email or call anytime.

Spring

Just to touch base. I wanted to thank Feedjit for adding Israel's flag to their world map. It is great to see it included with all the other national flags. It is spring and yardwork has taken over my life for the moment. I have planted lots of flowers and a few vegetables. It has been right at freezing everynight so I have been covering the plants trying to keep them alive. We are also in the process of painting the exterior of the house as well as rockwork and finishing the deck we started last year.
I am working "slowly" on a new necklace and have several new sketches for designs. Some of these designs will be shown as patterns later.
The 28th of June we are having the Colorado Chapter meeting for Art Clay World at my home and I'm looking forward to meeting new members and visting with everyone.

Star of David eyeglass pen

This star of David eyeglass pen was made by rolling out 20 grams of clay and cutting it into a rectangle shape. Next I rolled out an additional 5 grams of clay and cut a second piece to lay over the top Attach it by brushing on a layer of silver paste. Fill the edges with paste or by using the syringe. Cut out a small opening for the glass frame to slide through. Attach a brooch finding to the back.

I sand my pieces in the greenware stage using all grits of sandpaper before attaching any embellishments. Embellishments can be made at any time with left over clay and stored for later use. I've been saving the clay star for some time and when I was invited to a Brit Milah cermoney, it was fast and easy to make something special.

Leaf Ear Rings

There are a variey of ways to use leftover beads and clay from previous projects. These simple ear rings were made by pressing left over clay into a leaf mold. Eye screws were attached to the back of the leaves. Once dry, sand and fill any areas needed and fire. Swarovski beads were used for sparkle with sterling silver ear wires.