I’m going to a Guster concert next week. And I’m hoping to be one of the lucky ones randomly chosen to attend their new album’s listening party before the concert. And just in case I am chosen, I’ve whipped up a magnetic topper for my glasses, some earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces, all inspired by the new album’s cover art. Because why simply be a “fan” when you can be “that weirdo who made jewelry to match the album art”?
Read More: Ooh La La, My Guster Glasses and EarringsCategory: polymer clay
Welcome, former Polka Dot Creations customers!
I closed that book shop in 2012, but I have not given up polymer clay. There are a few things here you may enjoy:
- Free polymer clay tutorials
- Downloadable polymer clay tutorials for sale
- My blog posts about polymer clay (listed below)
Looking for something in particular?
Enjoy your visit!
–Lisa
Treat yourself!
New colors, new patterns, and a bunch of colorful new trinkets to wear! That’s what’s been keeping me busy for the last week or so. I’m happy to finally be finished with all of the work so I can share them with you. Come take a look!
Read More: Treat yourself!Whimsy
This is the story of how I went from flipping through an artsy magazine on a weekend morning to laboring over two versions of a new cane design, and the questions that has inspired. Questions like: is this a nice design? Should it be a smaller scale? And should I make more in other colors?
Read More: WhimsyRainbow Stud Earrings
I was getting dressed a few days ago and decided I needed some rainbow stud earrings. So last night I made some for me, and a very limited number for you too 😁🌈
Read More: Rainbow Stud EarringsKato Blackout and Premo! Sculpey
Can you combine Kato Blackout and Premo! Sculpey? And if so, what is the ideal ratio? How about baking temperature? Here’s what I learned.
Read More: Kato Blackout and Premo! SculpeyYarn Along and 25% OFF
Everything in the Downloads section at Polka Dot Cottage is 25% off with coupon until December 8th. Also, I am one of the independent designers participating in this year’s Fasten Off Yarn Along. Read on for the coupon code and YAL details!
Read More: Yarn Along and 25% OFFBetter Making Through Hand-me-Downs
If I had a studio, I would call this a studio tour, but it’s really just a second-hand desk, a dining room cabinet, and the story of how getting organized with a few new-to-me pieces has changed the way I work.
Read More: Better Making Through Hand-me-DownsLet’s talk about Shawl Pins
I realize that I’m supposed to be running a business here, but nearly all of my “what should I make?” decisions come not from diligent market research, but from my own needs and wants. Right now I need and want a shawl pin 🙂
Read More: Let’s talk about Shawl PinsA Shawl With No Name
This is not my first rodeo with the squishy garter stripe idea, but each time I’ve improvised one, I’ve changed it up in some way. I like playing with this kind of design, where you take three or more colors, and alternate them in some way as to make a sort of stripey fade. This time, the shape is more crescent than triangle, due to the strategic introduction of decreases.
Read More: A Shawl With No NameTWiP: Vera Flowers
I have been kind of obsessed with improving the Polka Dot Cottage shopping experience this week. I’ve also made a few new things, continued my quest to get some storage space back, and had some experiences with nature.
Read More: TWiP: Vera Flowers