We've covered pencils, what about paint?
Published: Sat, 11/15/25
Updated: Mon, 11/17/25
Read about how using paint differs from color pencils. Howdy ! Following last week’s deep dive into using color pencils, I wanted to keep the color…
My Chip Carving
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A closer look at the color pencil process. 🔎
Published: Sat, 11/08/25
Updated: Sun, 11/09/25
I share my process for using color pencils. Howdy ! After sharing my Halloween pumpkin carving last week, I received several emails asking for more…
Finishing with Color and Stain!
Published: Sat, 11/01/25
Updated: Sat, 11/01/25
Take a look at a project finished with color and stain. Howdy ! I hope you had a Happy Halloween! This month, I had a little e tra fun with my chip…
A new idea to color your carving! 💡
Published: Sat, 10/25/25
Updated: Sat, 10/25/25
I share what one reader did to have fun coloring their carvings. Howdy ! I received the following email this week that I really enjoyed, and think you…
Take a look at some Spooky Carvings! 🎃🕷️
Published: Sat, 10/18/25
Updated: Sat, 10/18/25
A closer look at a few Halloween patterns. Howdy ! This month’s Platinum member webinar was a real treat—literally! With Halloween just around the…
Ready to enjoy some cooler weather.🍂
Published: Sat, 10/11/25
Updated: Sat, 10/11/25
What I like about this time of year. Howdy ! While the cooler fall weather hasn’t quite arrived in central Te as, it’s slowly getting there. It’s that…
Accents or not? That was the question!
Published: Sat, 10/04/25
Updated: Mon, 10/06/25
More detail on this month's Zentangle pattern. Howdy ! This month’s project is a trivet with a Zentangle-inspired pattern. As you may have noticed,…
Design Dilemma? Choosing a final design.
Published: Sat, 09/27/25
Updated: Sat, 09/27/25
What to do when you see multiple variations in a pattern. Howdy ! After wrapping up the pattern design for ne t month's project, I found myself…
A Look Back at My First Chip Carving Project
Published: Sat, 09/20/25
Updated: Sat, 09/20/25
A few thoughts on the project that began my chip carving journey. Howdy ! This week, I stumbled across a photo of my very first chip carving project,…
Haste makes waste!
Published: Sat, 09/13/25
Updated: Sat, 09/13/25
Why it's important to slow down and enjoy the journey. Howdy ! This past week I was relieved to finish up another batch of knives. While it's always…