Spotlight, Tammy Austin My spotlight this month is one of my BBD Insiders. Tammy has been my most faithful artist for years now, which is good because she’s one of my favorite people. She’s created so many pieces of art that she fills several homes with her art. One...

State Fair Time! The State Fair of Texas is around the corner, starting on September 26 (this Friday) and ending on October 19. I always seem to be out of town for a week of the fair but I manage to go several times on my season pass. Don’t forget to check out the...

Register Today for Saturday It’s not too late to register for my Saturday workshops. Sometimes lat minute plans work out better than making plans in advance. If you are available and ready to make your next masterpiece, reply to this email to get the registration...

Someone Say Savings? Making art at home when it works into your schedule is another way to create, even if you can’t make it to a workshop. All you have to do is choose a base and 2 colors. I do the rest. Last month, I sold 7 kits for a bachelorette party. This is a...

BBD Insiders Before the pandemic, I had a group of ladies who came so regular that I started the BBD Insiders. The program was informal but I have created a formal program to reward my regular guests. Here are the details:Qualification/maintain status Attend 4...

O’ Christmas Tree I have been getting some inquiries on the Christmas tree workshop I am hosting in October so I thought I would give the details so guests can register and save their spot. October 23, 2025, 1-5 pm$75/guest The Christmas tree is taller measuring 30’...

Go Wolves! When my son, Jon, started teaching 3rd grade at Hebron Valley Elementary, he asked me about making a mosaic with his school’s logo. Going into his 2nd year of teaching, he added this mosaic to his classroom wall. I love making customized pieces. I haven’t...

This Month’s Winners Making jewelry is one of my favorite things. That’s why this month’s contest gives me a chance to make some more. The winners of this month’s contest are:   Vicki SiegelKim LuceGreisi RojasCarol HamiltonLisa Weston  Congratulations! I can’t wait...

This is your last chance to enter a State Fair of Texas Creative Arts contest. The deadline is TODAY! Go to the State Fair of Texas Creative Arts page to sign up today. Need help? Ask me for insights and tips for winning. One of your masterpieces could be on display...

I am often asked if you can bring your own tesserae - broken dishes or china. The answer is “YES!” If you have something special - jewelry or dishes - please feel free to bring it to a workshops to use in our art. Using some of your own items makes the art you create...