Earlier this year I was invited to be in the June 2023 Northeast Oregon Artisans. This guide profiles regional artists of various genres. The guides are free and can be found at various artsy stores. There’s so much talent featured in them. It’s an honor to be included!
I’m excited to be selling Twilly23 products at this weekend’s Mystical Market in Pendleton. My table buddy will be the talented Marie with Thistle Dew Nicely Ceramics. The market will be held at Unity Collectibles from 12-5pm. Come say hi and check out all the talented local artists who will be there.
My friend Margaret recently gifted me this awesome book. Cat-Hair Hats For Cats is full of adorable cats wearing the cutest hats: How could I not make one? Ursula is long haired and needs regular brushing. She likes it too and will often request it by nuzzling her brush. I easily had enough fur to make her a snazzy hat. […]
This summer I got to do costumes for another College Community Theatre production. Finding Nemo Jr. is a staged version of the Disney movie designed for kids. I made some of the costumes like Marlin’s and Nemo’s costumes above. Early on we decided to have the kids participate in the production side as well. They got to make their own […]
For Immediate Release Contact: Roberta Lavadour 541-310-7413 Image Credit: Courtesy of Joshua Samuel Brown PENDLETON – Joshua Samuel Brown describes himself as having spent close to two decades “in constant motion.” “Until fairly recently I wasn’t very good at staying put,” he says. Fans of both literary arts and travel will be able to catch Brown on Thursday, July 20 […]
Are you an artist in Eastern Oregon? Do you need an artist group? I did so that’s why I started going to the Arts Center. Next month you can join us: Artist Meet and Greet Pendleton Center for the Arts Thursday, 07/20 6-8pm Free “Whether you’re a total pro or just beginning, if you have an artistic gift- we would […]
CREATIVE MENDING with Stephanie Huffman Saturdays, 10:00am– 12:00pm Pick one date or come to all three. April 22, 2023 May 27, 2023 Jun 24, 2023 Do you have clothing in need of some creative repair? Or something that could just use a little flair? This might include a hole in your favorite sweater, pair of jeans, or bag…the possibilities are […]
Need a way to organize your tools? A pegboard is a great way to store your tools. They stay tidy and you can see where everything is. This tutorial will show you how to make and stylize your own. CRAFT: Misc Crafts DIFFICULTY: Intermediate MATERIALS: Drill or handsaw Furring strips Paint Pegboard hooks Pegboard wood Sea sponge Spray paint Screws […]
2022 was my 10 year anniversary of leaving my old life. Since Life 2.0 started I have often wondered who I am now. When I first left, I tried so many new things-rock climbing, belly dancing, aerial yoga, fondue. Last year I found myself looking back, wondering if I still loved the things I did before the X years. When […]
Late last year I was brought onto the College Community Theatre‘s team to be the Costume Designer for Wizard Of Oz. What a whirlwind it was! This was my first job as lead Costume Designer since I graduated PSU. Thankfully I had a fantastic team of volunteers to help me. And woo boy did I need the help. There were […]
Monsters make great house guests and even better gifts. They are fun to knit and are very customizable. Make yours unique by adding three arms or four legs. Special buttons can give your creatures distinctive facial expressions. Ribbons or lace give them unique personalities.
Want to make a special present for that beloved furball in your life? While this cat bed won’t guarantee your cat will stop napping on your computer (mine hasn’t) it will give your cat a special place to sleep all her own.
Want to knit like a Viking? Nalebinding, also called Nalbinding or Viking knitting, is a fiber technique that predates both knitting and crochet. The Vikings also used nalebinding to create textiles and now you can too.
Invited to a party and need a gift? A crochet gift bowl is a quick project that leaves an impression. Make one in a pastel color and fill it with baby socks and pacifiers for a baby shower. Make one in a cotton yarn and fill with washcloths, fancy soap and hand lotion for a housewarming party.
