Author Archives: The Flying Squirrel Studio

Tangents

Posted on July 24, 2017

Tangents – a completely different line of thought or action. Yup, tangents. When you least expect them, when you can’t afford the time for them, knowing you can’t control them . . . . . they happen anyway. But I … Continue reading →

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An Artistic Challenge

Posted on July 13, 2017

I mentioned last October in a post “Putting Yourself Out There” that I was participating in a conference called Synergy 4. The International Polymer Clay Association (theipca.org) holds a conference every few years that is focused on the advancement of … Continue reading →

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Catching Up

Posted on July 6, 2017

The last couple of months have been spent jumping from one project/trip to another. This level of over planning and over commitment is kind of how I operate. With the pressure on . . . . driving me forward. At … Continue reading →

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A Surprise Package!

Posted on June 4, 2017

  You know we all love a new tool . . . . well I received a sweet little package from a dear friend from Scotland, Melanie Muir, a polymer clay artist, teacher and creative coach extraordinaire (www.melaniemuir.com)!! She visited … Continue reading →

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Early Riser

Posted on May 28, 2017

I am not a morning person. For those that know me, this statement might evoke a ‘laugh-out-loud” response. While I like mornings, I want them to be leisurely, sipping coffee, thinking about the day ahead. It is probably in response … Continue reading →

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Trip Planning . . . Again!

Posted on May 21, 2017

It has been awhile, but the travel bug reared it’s head again and I have a full schedule. Hubby and I have talked for years about going to southeast Asia. The history, the temples, the geology! We were thinking 2018 … Continue reading →

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Pressing the Button

Posted on May 15, 2017

Your forms are filled out . . . . your photos are uploaded . . . . your finger is hovering over the SUBMIT button. And the little voice in your head is screaming ‘don’t do it’, ‘what are you … Continue reading →

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