Tag Archives: kumihimo

Ginger got her glass on …

Posted on October 14, 2015 by claytonhill

Cheesy, I know … But – I’m happy! I have all three kilns ROCKIN’ (Hummmm … Click … CLACK!!!)! I’m getting some custom items moving along … [Plus – a few future badge reels I’d like to dedicate to all … Continue reading →

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Harvest Fest, Blood Moon and Puppies …

Posted on September 29, 2015 by claytonhill

We were at Harvest Fest in Brighton this Saturday. A great day – with beautiful weather, lots of folks and too little sleep for me. (Note the frumpy, less-than-welcoming, pained look on the face of ‘the artist’ in the corner … Continue reading →

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Birthday Twins

Posted on July 18, 2015 by claytonhill

The twins turned 18 years old yesterday. Yep, the BABIES! While I realize as a parent, my job is never really over – and, the twins still have their senior year of high school to navigate … But, can I … Continue reading →

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My experience with the 3-Week-CRUD …

Posted on July 8, 2015 by claytonhill

Holy Cow! I am coming out the rainbow-unicorn-end of the URI CRUD that has been plaguing my county forEVER! I have a new appreciation for anyone that has a headache – or any pain – that ibuprofen cannot conquer (or … Continue reading →

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Hi. My name is Kris …

Posted on June 29, 2015 by claytonhill

And I am a crack craft addict. Now that I’ve admitted it, I can show you what I made: I have another couple of bracelets on the (kumihimo) disks, along with a watch idea. I’m waiting for a few … Continue reading →

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Feeling Bummed–but working through it …

Posted on June 26, 2015 by claytonhill

Tough ER nursing weekend … I was in in charge (yeah, BAD idea) with lots of summer folks (volume – fortunately NOT acuity – PRAISE JESUS!) … Thank Goodness for some great staff, but I don’t like changing hats that … Continue reading →

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Tragedy … But, I’m Grateful …

Posted on June 17, 2015 by claytonhill

And, still a BRAT! But for the grace of God … I could have lost my studio last Friday. I had a kiln malfunction (I believe a relay got STUCK), and while I slept, and then worked – my kiln … Continue reading →