Sun Dog
![Sun Dog](images/Journal/Sun Dog at Marlenes-sm.jpeg)
Visiting a friend and as I was leaving we looked up and saw this Rainbow’s Kiss (Sun Dog). Lovely!
Morning Moon
![Morning Moon](images/Journal/Morning Moon-sm.jpeg)
Love the look of the low clouds caressing the morning moon!
Time for a sabbatical
![Time for a sabbatical](images/Journal/Double Rainbow 20230518-sm.jpeg)
It’s the first day of 2023 and I have decided to take a one-year sabbatical. This journal page will...
Six busy days and now we rest
![Six busy days and now we rest](images/Journal/HITH 2022-Robins Nest-sm.jpeg)
Perfect weather!
And another fabulous Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour.
We couldn't have...
One week to go
![One week to go](images/Journal/Kumi Roses 5979-sm.jpg)
Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour!!! Nov 18-20 and Nov 25-27.Many local artists in Cave Creek,...
Getting ready for Hidden In The Hills
![Getting ready for Hidden In The Hills](images/Journal/Robins Nest-Studio 38-HITH 2022.jpg)
September just flew by and now we're in the final stretch, preparing for our local Hidden In The Hills...
Kumihimo Lariat
![Kumihimo Lariat](images/Journal/Black_White Lariat-sm.jpeg)
I saw a bead crochet lariat in a magazine and thought, "I can do that", which I could have.
But...
Kumi Class in Flagstaff
Flagstaff, cooler temps, YES!
I will be teaching a beginning Kumihimo class for the Fiber Artists...
Bo- Our handsome catahoula boy
This week we bid farewell to our oldest boy Bo. At age 14, he is the last of the four dogs we raised...
A Feather for Arlene
![A Feather for Arlene](images/Journal/Leather 5-wrap bracelet-sm.jpg)
I found this fabulous silver feather that was perfect for a wrap-around bracelet. Inspired by kindred...
Beaded Kumihimo Necklace
![Beaded Kumihimo Necklace](images/Journal/Prumihimo_Lynda_Abare-sm.jpg)
Recently I’ve been working on beaded Kumihimo necklaces. This is one I’m keeping for myself :-)
I...
Mirrix Loom
![Mirrix Loom](images/Journal/Mirrix Loom April 2022-sm.jpg)
April was spent learning to weave on a Mirrix Loom I purchased way back in 2006. Talk about procrastination!...
Reasons I Teach
![Reasons I Teach](images/Journal/5 Reasons to Take a Class.jpg)
I wanted to write about why I teach but while I was clearing drawers in my studio I ran across this...
February 2022
![February 2022](images/Journal/Cave Creek Moon-2022Jan-sm.jpg)
BRRRRRRR!
Maybe I'm just getting older, or maybe it's just been colder!
January has kept me indoors...
Home For The Holidays
![Home For The Holidays](images/Journal/2022 Happy New Year-sm.jpg)
The best laid plans...
I was looking forward to a month of celebration. A December to remember --...
Perfect weather all 6 days
![Perfect weather all 6 days](images/Journal/HITH 2021-lynda.jpg)
My artist compadres and I just wrapped up the 2021 Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour. This is...
Favorite time of year
![Favorite time of year](images/Journal/Chipmunk17-crop-sm.jpg)
BRRRRR! 51 degrees when I started my walk this morning.
Shirtsleeve days and flannel nights, my...
Hidden In The Hills 2021
![Hidden In The Hills 2021](images/Journal/HITHMASTHEAD2019.jpg)
As many of you know, the Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour is coming up in November. This is a...
Good morning moon
![Good morning moon](images/Journal/New River Moon.jpg)
I am loving this cooler weather!
It is so invigorating to open our windows and let the fresh air...
Early morning walk
![Early morning walk](images/Journal/Morning Walk-crop-sm.jpg)
We (me and the dog) do walk before the sun comes up, and sometimes there's a tiny ray of sunshine peeking...
Gearing up
![Gearing up](images/Journal/Clockworks_1-sm.jpg)
This is my fourth chainmaille bracelet in four days! Each one totally different and fun - I am learning...
Surprise visit
![Surprise visit](images/Journal/Crab Spider 993-sm.jpg)
Surprise! Look who came to visit.
I was out on the back porch journaling, enjoying the quiet and...
2021 Repujado Classes
![2021 Repujado Classes](images/Journal/Day fo the Dead-Dog-sm.jpg)
NOTE: Regarding 2021 Repujado (metal embossing) classes:
▶︎ I will continue to teach metal embossing...
Arizona Sage Art Market
![Arizona Sage Art Market](images/Journal/Sage Market.jpg)
Hope you can make it to market!
WHO: 35+ Local Artists
WHAT: Arizona Sage Art Market
WHEN:...
A creative rainbow
![A creative rainbow](images/Journal/Faux Marbling_Journals Feb 2021.jpg)
A creative rainbow, our February 2021 class - Faux Marbling and Handbound Journals.