so this is the new year

Oh hello. I'm back. I kind vacated this space for a bit as I often tend to do, and missed the boat on wishing you all the various happy fall and winter holidays. And now. Somehow we have already blown through the better part of January! I hope that you all had lovely holidays with those you hold dear. I know I did!

Well, at least I am in time to wish you a happy Lunar New Year! It's coming up in just a couple of weeks, along with a great event over in Chinatown, for those of you who are in the LA area.



I will be participating as a vendor for the LA Craft Experience market that is happening in conjunction with the Lunar New Year festival. So if you are in or around town, come by and say hello! There are a ton of events scheduled for the festival in addition to the craft market, so come down, hang out, and ring in the year of the rabbit! Hope to see you there!

countdown to renegade!

Just peeking out of my cave to say a quick hello, and give you a sneak peek of one of the new cards that I'll be selling at the Renegade Craft Fair. Only two weeks left! I have so much work left to do! Eep!

In the meantime, do check out all the other amazing artists and crafters, the list is now up on the Renegade site! I'm so excited--hope all you locals reading this will be able to stop by! I will be sharing a booth with the lovely Jenipher from Cherry Runway. Can't wait!

Save the date!

This summer, me and my little cards will be at the 1st Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Los Angeles! I am so, so excited about this! Mark your calendars:

July 11-12, at California Market Plaza, downtown.
11am-7pm on both days.

I am giving y'all plenty of advance notice, so no excuses for not stopping by to say hello! You can look forward to many new things, and even a couple of brand new food love cards!

poppytalk handmade!

I am pleased to announce that I am participating in the current Poppytalk Handmade Market! This month's market, from Janaury 7th to February 8th, is called 'Love Transforms: A Valentine's and Wedding Market'. The monthly online market is a space created by Poppytalk for handmade products. Check out the site for more information, and be sure to look around!

I can already see that I am in the company of some great artists, designers, and their wares--including some really beautiful jewelry, artwork and ceramics. My online 'table', or gallery, currently shows my food love series--there will be a couple of new designs to come in the next week or so, stay tuned!

Sunshine and Oatmeal Cookies

Thank you to all who came by at Craftivism on Sunday! It was wonderful being out there and connecting with the people interested in my work and products. I was amazed at how many people braved the heat and came out to nibble on all the crafty goodness that filled the courtyard that afternoon.
I had even brought home-baked crispy-chewy oatmeal cookies out with me, and many inquired for the recipe. It was originally printed in the LA Times, and it's quite simple really--just a few ingredients, and no flour! Do be sure, though, to follow the instructions very carefully, as they are a bit fragile to make. Enjoy!

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Extra Crisp and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Makes about 18 cookies

1/3 c. butter
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1/8 tsp. salt
1 egg

Melt butter and set aside to cool.
Place oatmeal in medium bowl. Stir in sugars and salt, and blend to break up any lumps. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, vanilla and egg. Stir into oatmeal mixture, and chill dough for 20 minutes.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and set on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Flatten slightly with moist fingers.
Bake at 350 degrees until edges are nicely browned and the tops of cookies are medium golden, 9 to 11 minutes. Cool well on baking sheets, about 10 minutes., before attempting to remove with metal spatula or icing knife. Cookies can also be brought to room temperature and flattened more to make them larger, more crisp and lacy-like. cover loosely and keep refrigerated.