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A Custom Order - WOOF!
I swore off custom orders this Christmas season but when I got this request from a friend I could not resist!I've done a few dogs before but I think this is one of my best! One thing I learned making this coaster - wrinkles take a long time!!! LOL!GO...
Squirrel coaster - update
OK, this was not the easiest coaster I've ever created. I must have issues with 'rat-like' creatures, I remember it took me a few weeks to finally work out the design of "Hammy the Hamster".I battled with color blending and it took me forever to get ...
A New Coaster Request
It seems like I've been making these flat critter coasters forever. I've flattened everything you can imagine -from bears to zombies .I got a request the other day to do a new coaster and I was shocked to realize I'd never flattened this critter b...
Panda-Monium
It's Saturday afternoon. I need to make a bear coaster. Someone really wants a black bear coaster.I had made a few cow coasters already that day and I was ready to change gears but as I sat there looking at my left over white and black clay and idea ...
Back to Business
I took a lot of time off this summer and fall, exploring other forms of art and really learning a lot. I've improved my drawing and painting skills and even managed to get into a few gallery shows!I haven't given up painting and drawing and will cont...
What's your target market?
Are you one of those creative people who makes crazy things and sells them on ETSY or Artfire? Always trying to figure out what your target market is? Who wants my stuff? How do I find them?This morning I got a message from a fellow blogger and Etsyi...
Happy March!
February always disappears a few days before I'm ready. I had big plans to accomplish a lot of things in that short month (new paintings, custom coaster orders, taxes...). Now that March is here I'm VERY ready for Winter to be over and Spring to arri...
For a Great Cause!
Hooray! Today one of my custom coasters goes on the auction block to support Breast Cancer research!My friend over at Triage From Home is doing a 3-day, 90km walk to raise money for Breast Cancer Research and she has asked her artist friends to cont...
If a Bear Sips in the Woods...
Black Bear Critter coastersAvailable in my ETSY shopThese two funny guys came from a custom order request: "Can you make a black bear coaster with his paws on his head?"Bear - check, no problem.Paws on head - hmmmmm, how about one paw?I'm not sure wh...
The Moose are Loose!
Looks like things between Moose and Squirrel are not so good these days...The Moose Coasters - coming soon to my ETSY shop...
Someone has to stand up for the little guy!
I'm very supportive of programs to save endangered species. It's crucially important that we protect the bio-diversity of this planet. With that in mind I'd like to bring an important topic to your attention -The relentless, senseless, and brutal des...
An Interview with Stanley the Cat
So Stanley, Has anyone ever told you that you look like someone famous?All the time. Sylvester is my brother so I get a lot of grief for that!How is it that your brother is a famous TV personality and you're just an ordinary cat? Just my bad luck, th...
Who Let The Dogs Out?!?
Brand new pound puppies available for adoption now in my ArtFire shop:Marley - The Flat Doggie CoasterSpot - The Flat Doggie Coaster...
Arizona meets Santa
Meet Arizona!(You already know the guy she's sitting on)Dakota's sister (Arizona) is 11 days old today and she's already visiting her Grandparents. Looks like she has the same travel bug as Dakota! Check Dakota's blog for pictures of her recent adven...
Peyton Manning Get Sacked!
Not really... They actually won yesterday; beating the San Diego Chargers 23-20 with a last second, nail biting, 51 yard field goal! Quarterback Peyton Manning threw for 2 touchdowns during the game. Win or lose, that guy is just flat out adorable......
I Run With Vampires
OK, I have to admit it. I read Twilight and I have a crush on Edward. I'm on to book 2 now so I'm officially hooked!I've been watching the media blitz about the new movie and it seems that Twilight gear is all the rage. I'd like to have some Twilight...
A Dark Fairy
This is the first fairy I've ever done. I wanted to use purple and black and the fairy needed to be cute but with a strange dark, goth quality. I'm not sure I pulled it off but it was fun experimenting!The Flat Fairy CoasterA new coaster in my ETSY s...
The Moose is Loose!
Sometimes I don't think enough about a project before I agree to take it on. This is one of those times. Not only is it incredibly hard to flatten a moose - making (and attaching) those antlers turned out to be a major ordeal! LOL!The Flat Moose Coas...
My Favorite Teacher...
Let's face it - those gifts for the Teacher at Christmas and at the end of the school year come from thankful parents, not kids. Here's the problem - Have you ever shopped for a gift for a teacher? If you want a mug, tote bag, or piece of jewelry th...
Christmas with a sense of humor...
As if flat Santas, Elves, and Reindeer weren't enough - here come more twisted Christmas Coasters:The Melted Snowman CoasterThe Gingerbread Man CoasterAnd then there's the Flaming Marshmallow Ornaments.......
A Custom Order Completed!
Three Ladies Playing RookThis order was fun but took me some time to get organized. Each coaster is supposed to mirror a real person - hair color, clothes, drinks, etc., so there was a lot to think about! I hope I got the details right!?!...
Flattening a Beaver
I've never done a beaver coaster before so I had to do a little research and decide what a flat beaver should look like. This picture looks like a real beaver but is not very attractive...This is a really cute beaver but looks a little too cartoonis...
Woof!
The Wiener Dog Critter Coaster, complete with condiments:The Wiener Dog Critter CoasterA Custom order for my ETSY store.Where's the bun? We're going low-carb......
Cock-A-Doodle-Don't
What happens to roosters who oversleep?The Flat Rooster Critter CoasterA Custom order for my ETSY shop....
Naked Flamingos
Ever seen one? It's not for the squeamish or weak of heart...By the way, Dakota has made it to Grandma & Grandpa's. Check his blog for the details!...
One More Kiss?
I've heard the saying "You've got to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince" but I've never seen anything like this before...The Frog Prince Flat Critter CoasterThere's something awfully strange about this frog. I guess I'll just keep planting kisses ...
First Down!
It's College Football season again and we're all taking sides, hoping that our team comes out on top! This cute custom ordered coaster is what every football fan needs to keep those beer bottles from leaving nasty stains on the coffee table! Check th...
