I finally tried Encaustics

Thanks to my friend Jamie Ribisi (http://www.jamieribisi.etsy.com/) I have tried my hand at encaustics. (She sells a GREAT tutorial and has the paints you need to try it yourself!) I have wanted to explore this medium for a while now, and after my first efforts, I have to say, I'm pretty confident I'll play with them again. So much fun! Thanks Jamie, for your tutorial and paints!


I will be sealing these paintings with resin and making pendants out of them to sell in my Etsy shop.

Valentine's Day is Quickly Arriving

Valentine's Day...Romance...kisses...love...jewelry....what a great day......

Love, country style.....

Bamboo tiles, decoupaged on both sides with LOVE....

I love this one with the soldiers on both sides...being a military wife, I know how bittersweet the partings and reunions can be....

For more Valentine jewelry, check out my Etsy shop: folkarttree.etsy.com.

Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day with those you love.

More Santas

"Sheep Farm Christmas"

No airsickness for Santa this year! Santa wanted to stay on the ground while he was delivering presents to GOOD little boys and girls in New England. The Woolwich Farm in Sheepscot Maine gladly let Santa borrow Harry for the Christmas Eve deliveries. Harry has never been outside the east pasture, so he is really excited about what else there is to see beyond his home. Santa sitting on Harry is approximately 12 inches high.I sculpted santas face from polymer clay. He is wire armature covered with batting. His sweater was purchased (I can't knit!:)) but I created his pants and shoes. I made the pull toy base and mounted a purchased sheep form that I covered with wool. He is available for purchase in my Etsy shop!

http://www.folkarttree.etsy.com/