Texas State Fair

Winning a Ribbon at the State Fair is so exciting and seeing it displayed along with hundreds of other winners was so wonderful.  There were glass cases filled with awesome artwork, so many that we finally had to ask where my mask was located.   Mine was displayed in a Mardi Gras themed case. One thing that puzzles me is why the people that set up the displays do not put the polymer clay winners all together.  The First, Second and the Honorable Mention were scattered all over the place.  They were like finding a needle in a haystack.

Anyway ~ Now to thoughts of what I should create for next year....Ummmm

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I present to you Windy Willy who is one of my newest creations.  He sure knows how to dress for the weather with his umbrella in hand and a black leather hat and coat to keep him warm.  He can be found in both my Etsy and Zibbet Shops.

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Last of all, I want to thank the Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy for the beautiful pendant I received for voting in one of their contests. The pendant was created by Susan O'Neill who is an awesome polymer clay artist.  Visit her Etsy shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/11BOLDstreet

My Masked Face Received A Ribbon!

I am overwhelmed with excitement. I received a letter from the Texas State Fair that the polymer clay masked face I entered received a third place ribbon.  I have never entered anything in the fair before and didn't know quite what to expect.  You should have seen me when I read that I was a winner. I actually think I was walking on air. 

            

I have loved masked faces ever since I traveled to Venice Italy and saw them in the little shops that abound along the waterway. It is quite amazing that by covering part of your face, you suddenly become very mysterious.

I began my creative journey with polymer clay in May of 2010. I find it to be a wonderful medium to work with. I love taking a lump of clay and turning it into something whimsical and fun. My daughter, Trina, of Trina's Clay Creations has been creating wonderful figurines and cake toppers for many years.  If it weren't for her, I would not have even tried working with the clay. Needless to say, she is my inspiration.