Author Archives: The Flying Squirrel Studio

Taking A Side Track

Posted on September 4, 2018

Okay, so I took a little side track recently . . . . and it was a good thing!  One of the artists I stalk on-line, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer.   She is a full-time artist, crafter and maker. Every weekday morning … Continue reading →

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Bucket Lists and Buttons

Posted on August 28, 2018

I bet everyone has a ‘bucket list’ or wish list of things they want to do, places they want to go, etc. I have been fortunate enough to cross off many of mine over the years. But I have one … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Stop Making Faces!

Posted on August 17, 2018

I really can’t stop . . . . .  I just can’t.  I am having way too much fun!! These are my Picasso-inspired polymer clay faces. There are faces everywhere. Some are better than others, some are definitely my favs.  … Continue reading →

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Deadlines and Creativity

Posted on August 9, 2018

It feels like Bead and Button just finished and the deadline for submitting classes is next week . . . August 17th!  I do understand their schedule and how tight it is . . .  really I do! So into … Continue reading →

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Walking in Wales – The Journal

Posted on July 23, 2018

No trip (for me) is complete without a travel journal. And I can finally say that this one is completed!! Not many of them get that stamp unfortunately. I get very close on most . . .  or close enough. … Continue reading →

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Walking in Wales

Posted on July 18, 2018

I recently completed my travels to Wales. The plan – a little walking adventure to see historic and beautiful natural sites in Northern Wales. Expected weather typically 50 to 60oF, with clouds, wind and drizzle.  This sounded lovely!! Okay, so … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Kids

Posted on June 26, 2018

I think I am lucky . . .  I mean really lucky, in so very many ways.  Recently I was able to travel with two of my sons, and their families, a group of 10, that included all four of … Continue reading →

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