Succulent Shoe Garden

One of my succulent shoe gardens is blooming!  

Hypertufa Class

I went out to check on my hypertufa farm this afternoon.  I have eleven students signed up for a class through my local adult ed and I pre made these guys and they're curing for the class.  So students get the full hypertufa experience, in the class we talk all about the ins and outs and then we mix a batch, they pour it and take that one home to cure. Then they'll learn about drilling holes, decorating them and then the hypertufa you see in the picture will be cured by then so they plant them in class with succulents.  They get the entire life cycle of hypertufa.  There are still four spaces left.  Check it out - www.CreativeMeTime.com

Sea Glass and Wire Wrap Jewelry Classes

There was tons of sea glass and wire wrap jewelry fun happening today!

Hypertufa and Succulent Planter

This is what's on tap in the studio tomorrow - hypertufa and succulents!  We're making our own molds, mixing and casting the hypertufa then the students will plant a hypertufa planter I've cured for them with succulents. This class is full, but there are others coming up soon.  www.CreativeMeTime.com

Mosaic Workshops on California's Central Coast

I spent a fantastic day teaching eight ladies who were on vacation how to do mosaics.  They did an amazing job! 

Schedule your own private workshop at www.CreativeMeTime.com

Alcohol Ink Ornaments and Dominoes

It was a kiddo day.  First, 29 sixth graders created amazing alcohol ink ornaments and dominoes that they'll transform into necklaces and magnets.  I am amazed at how awesome these turned out.

Camp Fire Glass Class

I am so impressed with the 10-12 year-old Camp Fire group who came to the studio today to create these amazing mosaic glass necklaces.  

Hypertufa Heart Planter

Some friends who saw these photos thought I was baking a chocolate heart cake but alas, no, it's a hypertufa planter.  Hyper what?  Hypertufa is a mixture of perlite, moss and Portland cement.  When it dries, it is lighter weight than regular cement.  This guy gets to cure for a month in a plastic bag and I can't wait for it to be ready.  I'm having a class in January, just in time for Valentine's Day where you'll make your own hypertufa planter and then you'll plant a planter that I've cured for you with succulents I provide.   Need a perfect gift for that spcial gardener in your life?  Come mix up some fun.  Www.CreativeMeTime.com

Wire Mesh Envelope Succulent Planter

It isn't even Christmas yet, but I'm thinking ahead to Valentine's Day projects.  Isn't this adorable?  I'm always looking for the next succulent project and I'm very pleased to show you this one.  Be on the lookout for it debuting on the January class list.  It'll be online soon at www.CreativeMeTime.com.  Come have a fun afternoon, make the mesh envelope then plant it with a variety of succulents I provide. It's perfect as a gift our something special for you! 

I love Publicity!

The local New Times, our county-wide free newspaper, came to the last Succulent Sunday 

to feature the workshop for a DIY Holiday feature.  It will be in the paper on Thanksgiving day.  I'm so excited!  The students did a fabulous job and I'm hoping the photographer got some good shots.  I have a couple of more workshops in December so come join the fun and create a stunning succulent wreath.

Gifts from the Kitchen

It was a fabulous day at the studio where we made tons of gifts from the kitchen - we whipped up Coffee and Peppermint Body Scrubs adorned with real coffee beans and bread dough candy canes and holly, Spice Rub for Chicken, Rosemary, Lemon and Garlic Vinegar, Limoncello, Sea Salt Chocolate Caramels plus, tags, tags, tags and labels for everything!  If you missed out, there's another workshop on December 1st.  www.CreativeMeTime.com

We even made tags using shrink plastic.

Fall-ized Succulent Wreath Centerpiece

My students have been making tons of succulent wreaths so I thought I'd show a pretty way to use them as a centerpiece for your Fall table. Come take a class at www.CreativeMeTime.com

Mosaic Heart Classes

Check out the mosaic hearts a student made for her grandchildren.  Come join the fun in our studio!  Our class schedule is available at www.CreativeMeTime.com

San Luis Obispo Open Studios Art Tour

What a great weekend!  We had so many people tour the studio and loved sharing our passion of creativity!  We're opening up the studio again next week so come join the fun and see all of the eye candy we have to offer.

San Luis Obispo Open Studios Art Tour

Open Studio the next two weekends featuring my succulent creations, mosaics and jewelry.

Succulent Wedding

I just finished two succulent bridesmaid's bouquets for a wedding this weekend.  I made a little booboo, so I glued on a heart charm to cover it.  

Mosaic Handbag Workshop

This fun and versatile mosaic handbag can hold beautiful flowers or organize your make-up or your art supplies.  Check out the class schedule to make your own and you select the plates to totally customize your creation.   Www.CreativeMeTime.com.  It's the perfect holiday gift...  If you can't make it to a workshop, we can custom make one just for you.