Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Feb 7, 2012, 3:27 pm
You thought we were all over with that Christmas thing, didn't you? Back in November, when I was supposed to be working on my ornaments for my 12 Days of Christmas Ornaments swap, I was laid up on the couch, in a misery of pain, with my shoulder. There was no working, playing, or even wiggling of fi...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Feb 6, 2012, 6:07 pm
    I admit it...I love to shop. Not just shopping for shopping's sake but I love to get a great deal...that's my thing. (Well, one of my things.) I love the thrill of the hunt and I get pretty excited at finding something really useful and beautiful at a low price. Maybe some of y...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Jan 30, 2012, 11:49 am
   So, I thought it would be a fun little diversion to participate in this Lori's annual Bead Soup Blog Party and was lucky to be included in the draw, this year. The idea is for two artists to swap materials and make something. Fun...yes? My soup partner is the very talented glass...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Jan 23, 2012, 10:25 am
 Resin Paper Wire Forms I've been so very blessed by my students...online and in person...and you guys have come through for me in a big way, once again. My Sunday night Resin Paper Wire Forms class at Art Unraveled has sold out...thank you! This is the first time I'll be teaching t...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Jan 19, 2012, 6:00 am
  A Charming Reliquary If you had plans to come to Houston this year to attend one of my very favorite teaching venues, Adorn Me, you've probably heard that it's been canceled for this year. *sad, sad face* I'm so, so disappointed about it as AM is held right in my backyard and it's such ...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Jan 17, 2012, 9:59 am
Wrapped in Silk I thought it would be fun to revisit a few of my favorite pieces of jewelry although, looking through my photos, it's hard to choose. Every single one of them is like a child of mine and I have deep affection for them all. Isn't it funny how attached we get to the creation...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Jan 15, 2012, 3:30 pm
    This should be fun! It will be my first time to join Lori's Bead Soup Party...but I've heard fabulous things about it. My partner in crime will be Cassie Donlen. I don't know her but, that's part of the fun...isn't it? I've got so much stuff it makes my head spin just thinking ...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Jan 12, 2012, 12:35 pm
Bloom Bangles Gosh, I hardly know what to post. My head is swimming with all the things I've got to get done. I have a busy year ahead! I'd like to show you a few Christmas photos and some of a pre-Thanksgiving trip that I took to Florida but it will just have to wait until I can get my act tog...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Jan 9, 2012, 10:58 am
It's been a rough year end and I can hardly write this without drowning. I've lost my little friend, Maggie. She's been ill with a doggie disease that's got progressively worse and she passed, a few days ago. How can I even be writing those words? My heart is sick. I hope and pray that she's on...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Jan 6, 2012, 5:39 pm
Towers by Sharon Tomlinson I've returned from my Christmas adventures and have been knocked down by a wicked, wicked head cold. Ugh! I came off the plane and have been sniffling in bed, ever since. So, in place of a real post (*sniff!*) this is a quick update on my Of Towers and Turrets online ...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Dec 24, 2011, 5:28 pm
6 For to us a child is born,    to us a son is given,    and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace    there will be no end. He will reign...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Dec 17, 2011, 10:21 am
THANK YOU! to those of you who have joined our Of Towers and Turrets online class. Sharon and I have been SO very pleased with the excitement this class generates! The first day of class was the 15th and we're going fast and furious but if you'd like to see what it's all about, click here....
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Dec 16, 2011, 9:19 am
Here it is...the very last day of this year's 12 Days of Christmas Ornaments swap. Today is my friend Jackie Allison's day. Jackie was one of the original ornament swappers, way back in the day. She's made some amazing mixed media artworks, over the years. Her kindness and goodness shows through in ...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Nov 2, 2011, 9:30 am
Tall, dark and handsome...it perfectly compliments my delirious Delirium granite and farmhouse sink. It's like having another person in the room. I'm thinking of naming it. Any suggestions???
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 27, 2011, 6:00 am
  I'm a sucker for the oldies. The really don't make 'em like they used to. A very spooky Halloween to you and may you not have your skull bonked upon with an armbone!
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 24, 2011, 7:20 pm
Apparently, when your kitchen gets a redo, so does your dog. Miss Maggie's been bad...very bad! With the workmen in and out, she's pretty much been the free-range dog she's always felt she should be.  And, it shows. I don't know where-in-the-world she got into whatever-in-the-world this b...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 22, 2011, 12:10 am
Cathy Winner, winner! Cathy, you are the randomly drawn winner of my minor ornamentation challenge. Please, email me with your address. You all submitted such beautifully creative and varied pieces of jewelry. With each one, I was amazed at your talent. It was such an honor to have you com...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 19, 2011, 8:44 am
It's time to reveal what I've been working on since I first posted this photo. You may remember I threw out a challenge to you, here. I found this photo on Pinterest, originally posted on Interior Alchemy. The second I saw this photo, I was inspired by almost everything about it...the textures, sha...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 18, 2011, 1:46 pm
Yes, indeed...progress is being made. My house is filled with dust and residue but, we have cabinets. And, they're fabulous! Of course, everything is still covered in plastic so you're just going to have to trust me...they're fabulous. I believe that, at this very moment, the granite is being ...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 17, 2011, 6:00 am
It's Inspiration Monday over at the Ice Queen E-Zine (iceresin.com) where you'll find me guest blogging today. I hope you'll hop over and take a look. Remember this?... For those of you who are working on my inspirational challenge, don't forget...you've got to post your link to a photo ...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 13, 2011, 3:48 pm
...and my life is a whirlwind fog of sheetrock dust and painter's plastic. Kitchen Redeaux. Yikes. It's finally a reality. Every room in my house is in utter disarray. I don't know what part of my beady little brain thought this wouldn't be that big a deal but that section of grey ma...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 11, 2011, 3:05 pm
The winner of my drawing for a copy of Rice's fab new book, Destination Creativity, is... Erin Prais-Hintz Erin is a super talented jewelry maker and longtime reader of my blog. She has an absolutely charming blog of her own...make sure you take a look at it, here. Erin, send me your addre...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 10, 2011, 6:00 am
inspiration room from Interior Alchemy I'll be guest blogging on the Ice Resin site for Inspiration Monday, a week from today (make sure you check it out!) This photo will be part of my post. Do you not find it inspiring? It's blowing my mind! I adore the color scheme. It's funny but, this wee...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 9, 2011, 9:34 am
Ok, peeps! My last post was a blog hop giveaway teaser for Rice's fab new book, Destination Creativity. Now it's time to tell you how to win a copy for your very own self. But first.... Have you checked out the other blogs on the hop? I believe most, if not all, are offering similar opportunities t...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 4, 2011, 10:47 pm
Once upon a time, a lady named Rice... ...and her hunky photographer guy.... ...the Ever Gorgeous Earl...traveled across the country, attending art retreats and classes, taking photos, doing interviews, sleeping on bad hotel beds and eating questionable hotel food, all to bring you o...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Oct 2, 2011, 11:30 am
Just a little teaser of my trip to Virginia for ArtBliss, this year. Wife Whisperer was my sherpa, shlepper and touring companion. We took many fun side trips. On the road to Gettysburg, he pulled off at a tiny, ancient church and cemetery so I could snap a few shots of this lone angel, standing wat...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 29, 2011, 10:17 am
I can't believe it's almost time to begin our build. I'm so excited for Saturday to come!! Yes, peeps...Saturday is the first day of my online jewelry making class The Build Zone. I love, love, love this workshop. I think it's because my students see such an improvement in their work after...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 28, 2011, 8:55 am
I've got winners! Three, to be exact. From the drawing that the folks at Create Mixed Media so graciously hosted. We had a terrific response and three names were drawn, totally randomly...of course. Here we go with the winners: Pklaproth indigoheart Dfritz You can see the Create ...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 24, 2011, 6:00 am
Wife Whisperer makes the world's best chocolate chip cookies. My thighs are here to prove it. I don't know what he does that's different...maybe it's that extra little bit of husbandly love he stirs into the dough. Maybe it's the two sticks of butter. This is about the only thing he cooks....
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 22, 2011, 3:52 pm
Tomorrow is your very last chance to win a freebie spot in the fall session of my Build Zone online class. The folks at Create Mixed Media are kindly hosting a drawing for three free spots in my class. Something I always did to get my guys talking, when they were younger (believe it or not, gu...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 19, 2011, 9:35 am
Hey friends! I've been so blessed by the wonderful students of my online classes, I thought I'd spread the love around, a bit. If you read my blog, you probably know that I'm gearing up to begin my popular Build Zone online class, Oct. 1st. To celebrate, I'm giving away...not one...not two...b...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 16, 2011, 6:50 pm
Fyi, dear peeps! Registration for Artbliss is closing, Sept. 20th. I'm getting ready for an incredible retreat there. I hope you are too! Also....I have a terrific surprise for you all on Monday. Tune in then to see. Have a blessed weekend! deryn xxoo
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 13, 2011, 8:44 am
The Build Zone I've been in the studio a lot lately, getting ready for teaching at ArtBliss (have you checked out their site yet?) I've been writing class handouts and proposals. I've been taking jewelry photos (in triple digit heat, at times, sweating into my viewfinder) and editing, naming, o...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 12, 2011, 10:19 am
This was the Riley Road fire in Magnolia, Tx as we drove out of town for the weekend on Friday. I was shocked at the size of the smoke plume. But, good news! When we came back on Sunday, the plume was nowhere to be seen. I was surprised to learn that the fire had burned 22,000 acres (as opposed to t...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 11, 2011, 6:00 am
Remember September 9/11/2001
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 9, 2011, 10:06 am
Good morning friends! The weather has finally broken in my part of the world, and it's cooled considerably, but not soon enough. It's been months without any real rain, here in Texas...which is bizarre for us, here in the Houston area. We spent the last month living in triple digit temperatures...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 5, 2011, 10:21 pm
I have some super exciting news to share...Susan Lenart Kazmer and company are now searching for 4 new designers to join their 2011/2012 Ice Resin Creative Team! Having spent two years on Susan's design team, I can tell you, this is a huge opportunity. Susan is an incredibly creative and ...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 5, 2011, 6:36 pm
First let me say, I have nothing against Walmart or it's business practices...this post isn't about that. It's about people. And human nature. The good, bad and ugly.  All of which can be observed right inside your local Walmart. You may have guessed by now, I shopped Walmart today.  It's not...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Sep 1, 2011, 9:06 am
Exciting news here...today is the first day of registration for my online jewelry making class, The Build Zone! The last time I held this class, my students had lots of terrific things to say about it.  You can see some of them here. For a full description of this class, registrat...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Aug 31, 2011, 10:56 am
Who knew that there could be so many choices available in kitchen paraphernalia? I now believe there are more kitchen sinks and faucets out there than stars in the sky. Finally, finally!...I've landed on this most excellent farmhouse sink by Herbeau for my kitchen remodel.  Even though I don't plan...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Aug 29, 2011, 10:17 am
We're in the middle of a crazy heat wave. It. Is. Hot. Here, in my part of the world, we've had a record number of consecutive days in which temps reached triple digits.  24 days.  29 days.  I've lost count. I spotted three huge loads of huge hay bales going down the road this weekend and the loo...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Aug 25, 2011, 8:50 am
Hello friends! School's back in session, which means you may have a little free time on your hands without the kids at home. Or maybe you've always wanted to learn how to make your own jewelry but felt a wee bit intimidated. Perhaps you make jewelry already but are ready to step...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Aug 23, 2011, 10:04 am
Believe it or not, I'm in the studio working on class proposals again.  Oh, I've got some terrific ideas swirling around in my head!  And, at the same time, I've had a vision...yes, a vision.  One of those middle-of-the-night revelations, an "ah ha" moment, a crystal clear idea clearing away what...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Aug 20, 2011, 9:34 am
Finally, finally...the impossible has happened. My kitchen redeaux is moving forward. After completely stalling out for the last three months, for various reasons...some of which are related to my traveling and my, um, indecisiveness...things are back on track and our prospective start date is Oct. ...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Aug 19, 2011, 10:11 am
First let me say how much I appreciate to all of you who encouraged me with your kind comments, emails and facebook posts regarding my grandpa's passing. It's made this week much easier just knowing you're all out there. So, I've been working on some new pieces this week...some I'm loving, some...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Aug 17, 2011, 9:29 am
It's been a tough week.  My grandfather passed away.  He was 97 years old and still living in his own house...something I aspire to. He was an independent, funny, wise man and he'll be greatly missed in this world.  He has a new home now. Faith is the belief in things unseen. Every one of us...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Aug 11, 2011, 11:03 am
Deryn, Ronnie, Ned, the delightfully amusing Dan Essig, Diane Cook and Diana Frey  (photo by Diane Cook) Did we have some fun, or what?  I had a great trip to Phoenix and enjoyed every minute of that notorious dry heat.  Art Unraveled, once again, lived up to it's reputation as the mos...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Aug 10, 2011, 10:25 am
Quickie check in post...this is the last day to get your bliss on.  Registration closes for my BoHo Bliss online workshop at the end of today. Humongous, enormous, tremendous thanks to those of you who have signed up and have been making this class such a treat for me.  It's been great fun, ...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Aug 1, 2011, 6:54 pm
What have I been doing?  Obsessing over hoops...of course! Remember these beauties from the recent gem and jewelry show?  My fingers were itching to get them into some wearable form. What I discovered is that the tourmaline slabs help these hoops swing from the ears in a gentle, lovely...
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Deryn M. posted an article on Something Sublime - Jul 29, 2011, 9:31 am
I once spotted an older woman and her husband, at a carnival, just stepping off a ferris wheel.  She was holding his arm, looking slim, relaxed and happy.  Her grey hair was stylishly cut, her clothes were put- together...tasteful, colorful, chic and perfectly accessorized with lovely jewelry. I r...
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