I’ve been playing with eco printing and since I had some decent prints, I decided to create a collage on this lightweight table. I love the style of the table, and it’s a good fit for one of our (very small) bedrooms.
I’ve ordered some small 100% wool pieces on line so I can print on fabric. I can’t wait until spring to gather some leaves. In the meantime, maybe I’ll check with a local florist or two and get some rose leaves and others to try. They should have some available soon… Valentine’s Day is coming!
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Here’s a photo of the giveaway for Wednesday, December 6, 2023
I began selling my ceramic work in 1988. My children were 5 & 3 at the time and I recall my husband wondering why there were bits and pieces of my production process in various locations of our home. I didn’t always rely on ceramic show sales to bring in money and at the time, it didn’t always help that much anyway. I had other sources of income job-wise and my husband was a reliable hard working guy. We did fine, never lived beyond our means, and I was able to spend time at home with our children which was important to both of us. (I now have a roomy studio in the basement of our current residence.)
Over the years, I was able to improve my craft and call it my “job” since I actually made decent money selling it. Not everyone is able to do what they love and never think of it as work. (With the exception of a time I had a sales rep and filled wholesale orders…) Let’s be clear here, I never made a ton of money at this, but that was never the ultimate goal. I was able to work from home (back before it was common) and be there for my kids.Now that should explain the “grateful Artist” part of the story, but there’s more. I can’t even begin to count how many times fellow artists and customers would tell me I didn’t charge enough for my pieces. It wasn’t from lack of confidence in it or not seeing its value. In the back of my mind, I wanted as many people as possible to be able to find joy in owning something handmade. That meant making it affordable but at the same time, making it profitable. Here’s a secret most don’t know… materials for a ceramic artist are very affordable. The costs to start out are significant -the kiln, the slab roller (or wheel) but the clay and glazes were not that huge. Not like other artwork. The value comes down to getting efficient at production and using creativity while doing it.
So now that I’ve ended my art show “career” I’ve decided to have some giveaways. People still enjoy having something handmade and now they have a chance to get it. This first giveaway celebrates the end of only part of my making journey. I’ll still be involved in supplying a handful of stores and galleries and I’ll post new work for sale on Instagram and Facebook. BE SURE TO PROVIDE ME WITH YOUR EMAIL! This enables you to receive an email alert for both giveaways and new work.
WAYS TO CONNECT:email: creativeclaycafe@gmail.com
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This is my QR code that will have you provide me with your first name and an email address. You just have to position your phone camera over the image and click the yellow bar that will appear on your screen! I hope I’m able to add more of you to my email list so that my giveaway offers reach more people.
More on the FIRST giveaway that will be posted on Instagram and Facebook the week of December 4th. No cost at all. Shipping also free. I’m just an artist that has been able to do what I love thanks to the support of my family and a knack for making stuff.
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Happy first day of fall! Here in the midwest, we are privileged to enjoy the change of seasons in a big way. Ever since childhood, I’ve welcomed the cool crisp evenings and a chill in the air, especially after the hot humid weather that August typically brings.
Autumn also ramps up the selling season for myself and fellow artists, so settle in and stay connected to me here (or on Instagram at creativeclaycafe) and see what I’ve been up to for fall 2023.ceramic acorn with natural cap
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These house scenes have just been completed and are stashed in my inventory for upcoming fall shows! They are $18 each and this includes shipping…. in the event that you need one now!
Rectangles are 4×6 and squares are 5” – all are an inch deep to accommodate the ceramic pieces and the trees. I painted the wood, speckled the background with white paint to give the night sky a star studded look. Then the other pieces were added. This sits nicely on a shelf (due to the 1” of frame depth) or it can hang off of the sawtooth hanger attached to the back.Want to purchase one? You can email me at creativeclaycafe@gmail.com and let me know which one you choose by description or screenshot. Payments go through PayPal to the same email or I can email you an invoice. Thanks for visiting!
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The time has come for me to close my Etsy and Go Imagine shops on line. It seems that I was driving my own traffic to those sites for sales through my own Instagram and Facebook posts anyway, so here it goes! I will continue to make ceramic pieces, many of which I will show here, so I’m still a on line maker.
Be sure to give me a “follow” on Instagram: creativeclaycafe or Facebook: creativeclaycafeomaha -Purchases can be made through my PayPal account at this email: creativeclaycafe@gmail.com