About Me

Hi, there.  I’m Lisa Clarke. Welcome to my blog!

In this spot you’ll find all kinds of crafty chit-chat, mainly involving the work I do in polymer clay (which is available here in the shop) and the fun I’m having learning my way around a sewing machine and knitting needles.

I’m a voracious consumer of craft books, and I like to share my favorite reads here, along with the projects that have been inspired by them.

When I’m not making things, I like to talk about the little everyday adventures that pop up in and around the New Jersey home I share with three of my favorite geeks: my husband Neil, and our two boys.

My little Polka Dot empire also includes Polka Dot Creations, a polymer clay book store that has been open since 2001, and Polka Dot Radio, an internet radio station, which officially ended it’s two-year run on November 20th, 2008, but last I checked is still playing at the whim of Live365.

I hope you enjoy this little slice of life here at Polka Dot Cottage. Pour yourself a glass of lemonade (or a cup of tea, depending on your weather), pull up a chair, and make yourself at home!