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Polymer Clay Daily – thanks!

Just a note of acknowledgement and thanks for featuring my work on Polymer Clay Daily - yesterday!

Milner’s shifting geometry

by Cynthia Tinapple on March 3, 2010 · 1 comment

Need more Synergy? Try Heather Campbell’s site, Libby Mills’ or Julie Eakes‘ blogs and Kelly Russell’s site. Maureen Carlson commented yesterday and brought up issues to think about in the polymer versus polymer clay debate. Leave your thoughts and I’ll try to pick up the thread soon.

I’m going to let the topic rest for a few days as I pack for a month-long trip out west and prepare to take this show on the road.

The necklace at the left from France’s Kylee Milner (Bijoux and Banter) popped up as I was catching up on research. Polymer disks bump up against one another to form a shifting geometry amid the play of autumn reds.

This just in…

Elise Winters writes that while her jewelry’s debut on the fashion runways was exciting, it was, “…nowhere near as thrilling as seeing Gwen Ifill wearing my teal lattice rope necklace on the PBS news hour tonight.”

Did I mention naked lovers & polymer clay?

Bijoux & Banter has been up & running for 17 months, so I thought I would have a look at some of the statistics available to see just what it is people like to read….and would you believe which posts fall into the top 10? I think it’s quite comical really that the naked beauty in the mirror should poll over 1000 viewings…..perhaps it’s the title words, categories or tags….obviously the word “lovers” proved popular but then could have spelt disappointment when finding out what the lovers was referring to! Anything Chakra, spiritual, tarot based also seems to draw the crowds…so does this mean I should change the context of my blog? Perhaps not – perhaps just ensure there is some form of nakedness in each posting! Dream on…….

All Time Top 10 Posts:                                        Viewings

1. Mirror mirror on the wall 1,190
2. Chakras 773
3. Lunes Bijoux 759
4. Polymer Clay Workshops at Lunes Bijoux 466
5. Euro Clay Carnival France 2009 445
6. Polar Bears, Indians & Dragonflies 416
7. Livre d’Or 371
8. Egyptian Lovers – Polymer Clay Art 315
9. A polymer clay creation for Yo! 296
10. Which would get your vote? 289

The confessions of a polymer clay junkie!

I wonder what your reader list says about you? I think mine is obvious – it’s a fact – I AM A POLYMER CLAY JUNKIE

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Below is a list of all my daily google readers!

Craftcast   http://www.craftcast.com/

Desert Designs by Barbara http://rubarbdesertdesigns.blogspot.com

Dora’s Explorations  http://dorasexplorations.wordpress.com

emmaandemma’s recent TravelPod.com http://www.travelpod.com

Exploring the Art of Polymer Clay http://janiceabarbanel.blogspot.com

Gera Scott Chandler- aMused Creations in Polymer Clay  http://amusedcreations.blogspot.com

Imagine Uncommon Things  http://kimcavender.blogspot.com

JJ ColourArt  http://jjbks.wordpress.com

Libzoid Blog  http://libzoid.net/blog/

Lindly’s Blog  http://lindly.wordpress.com/

Many Parts  http://diffendaffer.com/

Meagan Chaney Studios  http://feeds2.feedburner.com/clayandglassblog/

Much of a muchness http://dianealdred.com/

Musings from the Moonroom  http://moonroommuse.wordpress.com

National Polymer Clay Guild Newsfeed http://www.npcg.org

No damn blog Rename http://feeds.feedburner.com/NoDamnBlog

Parole de pâte http://paroledepate.canalblog.com

Pokerchips… are new to me  http://euroclaycarnival.moonfruit.com

Polka Dot Creations http://www.polkadotcreations.com

Polymer Art Archive  http://polymerartarchive.com

Polymer Clay http://polymerclay.craftgossip.com

Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy  http://pcagoe.com

Polymer Clay Bead Making with Cindy Lietz

http://www.beadsandbeading.com

Polymer Clay Beads  http://www.tooaquarius.com

Polymer clay by SILASTONES http://silastones.blogspot.com/

Polymer Clay Chameleon  http://polymerclaychameleon.blogspot.com

Polymer Clay Daily http://feeds.feedburner.com/PolymerClayDaily

Polymer Clay Notes http://polymerclaynotes.com

Polymer Clay podcast and TV http://feeds.feedburner.com/PolymerClayPodcastVideocast

Polymer ClayHouse  http://lunytuner.wordpress.com

Polymeri Online – Iris Mishly Polymer Clay Blog http://polymerionline.blogspot.com

Raven’s Caw  http://ravensclay.blogspot.com

scattered-brains  http://scatteredbrains.wordpress.com

Sewing  http://sewing.craftgossip.com

Stonehouse Studio  http://stonehousestudio.blogspot.com

Tejae’s Art  http://tejaesart.blogspot.com

Wanda’s Designs http://wandadesigns.blogspot.com/

Weekend designer http://wkdesigner.wordpress.com

Yellow House Designs http://www.yhdesigns.com/

Lunes Bijoux News [3.2009]

A new look ! Lunes Bijoux – has a new studio sign! Each letter is made from polymer clay using the techniques from th e clay gun master class! A job well done even though we say so ourselves! It does make a big difference to the outside of the studio and looks great with the stone walls and iron work. The website has also been totally transformed. Have a look for yourselves. Un nouveau look ! Nous avons une nouvelle enseigne fabriquée par nous même de la pâte polymère. Ca change toute la façade de l’atelier. Le site a aussi bien évolué – qu’en pensez-vous? February in Ohio I had an amazing time in Ohio in February! The International Polymer Clay Association is really serious about embracing the “international” polymer clay world and has some really exciting things planned for the future. It was wonderful to meet people who I have admired (drooled over even) for such a long time – Julie Picarello, Judy Belcher and Maggie Maggio but to name a few! And, at last I can say that I have seen for myself the wonderful decorative artwork of Cynthia Tinapple of Polymer Clay Daily. Her home is amazing. I was also blown away by Hollie Mion’s personal collection of polymer clay art – she has a priceless collection which any museum curator would want to get their hands on! My brief visit meant of course that I came back to France personally and professionally fulfilled, full of ideas and a big “To Do” list! I have been totally inspired by Julie Picarello of Yellow House Designs and as a result of her influence and creative talents I am now working on a new range of designs using the techniques of Mokume Gane. Julie will be in France in October to teach a workshop at the Euro Clay Carnival France – I just can’t wait to meet her again and take one of her classes at long last! Février à Ohio Je me suis vraiment régalée pendant mon séjour à Ohio. Enfin j’ai rencontré des artistes de la pâte polymère dont j’admire depuis des années. J’ai maintenant une liste des choses que je veux accomplir dans les semaines à venir. News….. The Domaine de Mingraut in Fontcouverte will soon be selling a range of my “Objets d’Art” – this is an exciting new phase for both myself and Véronique. Le Domaine de Mingraut à Fontcouverte va bientôt vendre mes objets d’art. Je suis entrain de personnaliser une gamme pour leur Domaine. With the Easter holidays around the corner I have several workshops already fully booked! If you are interested in taking part in one of the workshops have a look at Corbières Créatives for a list of workshops on offer. And it goes without saying that if there is something not on the list but it falls into my area of expertise then why not contact me…… Envie d’apprendre pendant les vacances scolaires de Paques? J’ai déjà quelques ateliers complets. Tous les stages sont affichés sur mon site Corbières Créatives Wedding Bells – getting married? Celebrating something special? Lunes Bijoux provides a unique consultation service. Un mariage ou un évènement? Lunes vous propose des créations sur mesure. N’hésitez pas à nous contacter. And finally – the arrival of spring and temperatures in the early 20’s! Lunchtimes in the sun, barbecues, & rosé and with all of these Mediterranean influences and my visit to America, it should come as no surprise that I have some new exciting colours, designs and “objets d’art” waiting to be unveiled! Et finalement avec l’arrivée des beaux jours et depuis ma visite aux Etats-Unis je vais bientôt dévoiler une nouvelle gamme “Savanne”…… des bijoux qui font vraiment tourner les têtes! Agenda – Dates – events, classes, exhibitions…. – events, classes, exhibitions…. Bijoux & Banter Blog – the ramblings of a linguistic créatrice….. Boutique Galerie – the latest designs….les nouvelles creations….

Créations qui font tourner les têtes!

Bijoux & Banter Trivia Challenge

Why not join this daily trivia challenge? Different questions and topics daily!

Can you be in the top 10?

Bijoux & Banter Trivia Challenge

How long a list?

Thought i would share my list of to do’s as it seems unchallenging yet long….and I don’t seem to be getting anything accomplished since Manon decided she wanted to learn how to walk!

1. Order saucisse fraiche vacumn packed for Welsh friends
2. Order 10 litre boxes or Merlot from Cambriel’s
3. Pay VISA bill – YUK!
4. Write Autumn newsletter for Lunes (change from monthly version)
5. Continue with final touches to new Euro Clay Carnival France website ready for launch 1st october
6. Send jewellery Lily Series to Mme Devaux in Yvelines
7. Send dichroic cufflinks out
8. Pay advert for LABBS convention
9. Finish earrings for Mlle Andrieu
10. Complete turquoise layers for bracelet ensemble order
11. Book UK crossing for October
12. Update nominee questionnaire for NPCG elections
13. Phone Céline Cassiède – potter to arrange lunch
14. Finalise display for open-day at Maison des Jeunes 6th Sept
15. Return bottle of Fernet-Branca
16. Check babysitters for Saturday
17. Share new logo for Euro Clay Carnival
18. Share a lovely family photo with you

Mmm now where shall I start – I know… at the end! The best is always last…..

Quatre

(http://www.tackytreasures.com/)

Diane over at Much of a Muchness must be bored with the summer sunshine! She has tagged me to reveal four things…so here we go!

Four jobs I have had

Worked in a sandwich bar near Wakefield Market (Saturday job)

Waitress (Golden Cock, Farnley Tyas & Three Acres, Shelley)

French Teacher (Hatfield High School, Doncaster)

Head of Modern Languages (Vermuyden School, Goole)

Four movies i could watch over & over

7 Brides for 7 Brothers

Pretty Woman

Inn of 6th Happiness

Un indien dans la ville

Four tv shows I love

Emmerdale

Hells Kitchen

The F Word

Dragons Den

Four places I’ve vacationed

Maldives

St Lucia

Vancouver

Mozambique

Four of my favourite dishes

Oyster kilpatrick

Paella

Steak (cooked by hubby)

Parillada de poissons

Four blogs I visit every day (Google Reader!)

Polymer Clay Daily

Daily Art Muse

No damn blog

French word a day

Four people I’m passing this on to

Sylvie

John

Judith

Karen