I’d love to have my studio all clean and orderly, but it’s not going to happen. I keep putting off sharing my desk because of that and finally figured I’m just going to put it out there. My studio is large, but I have a LOT (like really A LOT) of stuff. I try to keep things somewhat organized by mfg for projects I may be asked to do.
Renovating a Vintage Suitcase
What started out as a worn out vintage suitcase has turned into an eye-catching piece of luggage as well as a table display. I bought a whole set of suitcases bought on one of my trips to Maine. I wanted a fun piece of luggage for Glinda and I also decided to use this as a display so I’ll show you how to take the renovated suitcase to create a
New Backsplash for my Vintage Trailer, Glinda
This was one of the easiest projects to do so far. Fasade Decorative Thermoplastic Panels come in a variety of patterns and a few colors. They are a form of plastic, but look like pressed tin. Super light and not hard on the wallet (especially for just a small space). I’ve seen some ceilings and complete walls done in this and it is gorgeous. This was Glinda when I got
Glinda Gets a New Vintage Trailer Interior Wall
Glinda is coming along, but who knew this little trailer would have so very much to do! There are just so many little pieces and so many nooks and crannies. However, I’m finally seeing the light. Here is a picture of the Dinette area making great progress. If you remember from previous posts, everything was covered in a light wood paneling. The paneling was cracked in places, peeling
Mixed Media is Powered up with Powertex
I am in love! I will be teaching with Powertex for some of my workshops. This is an amazing product. It is marketed as a fabric-hardener, but as you will see soon, it does so much more. I can mix this with other mediums that I already work with to create some amazing projects. Here are just a few that I’ve done lately. I can’t wait to share more and
Adventures in Arting Podcast – The Glamping Life
I am thrilled to be the guest on Adventures in Arting podcast today. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer and her lovely mother, Eileen, invited me to join them for a fun conversation on The Glamping Life. We talked about Glinda, what is Glamping, my Living the Art Life™ tour, CHA Designers, Bob Ross, and so much more. You can listen to the conversation here below. This was the first time