Taking a break from grafting citrus outside today to pop in and let you know about my new post on the Sizzix Blog which celebrates nature! This summer, the backyard oasis is really coming alive. There are a ton of insects, mostly good ones, and their presence has brought in birds looking for easy protein-rich … Continue reading
Over the past few months, I have fallen really hard… for California native plants. Last year, I planted a few Ceanothus aka California Lilac, a few Mimulus aka Monkeyflower, and some others. After they got settled their first year, they have flowered and grown beautifully in this, their second. But here’s the most amazing … Continue reading
Before I met the hubbie, he painted all, and I mean ALL the walls of the Vegas house tan. A pretty dark tan. Some might call it dreary. And then for the family room, he got a sofa and love seat to match, and they are also tan… so much tan. Tan sofa against a … Continue reading
Things are definitely cooling down here in Vegas. Nearly hairless Pupusa has got a sweater on for most of our days… Our thickly coated black cocker Mabu always runs hot so he’s comfortable now… and Lucy the yellow lab gets a cozy blanket every night to keep her delicate joints warm… It’s so funny looking … Continue reading
Hi there, friends! I have a project on the Clearsnap blog today, a mixed media piece that was crafted on foam! I was hugely surprised at how much I enjoyed working on this surface and how beautifully it responded to different treatments! Please visit me at Clearsnap for all the details and supplies! -Vivian SUPPLIES: … Continue reading
Friends, I have a new video tutorial to share with you! After way too many weeks of feeling sick, I had a great mojo filled session in the studio last week – pulled out media that I’ve missed using, and tried out new media I’ve been itching to swim around in. It posts on the … Continue reading
Hello, my friends. I am featured on the Sizzix blog today with this project plus a video tutorial. This wreath is going to hang from the middle of our bay window between two lovely bejeweled boughs, and I’m tempted to keep it there all year! I hope you will stop by the Sizzix blog to … Continue reading
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