Day to Day in my Pottery Studio

I love taking pictures of things that are happening at Yellow Cottage Studios and most of them end up on my Instagram account because it’s so dang easy! I love Instagram and seeing how other artists days go so I thought I would challenge myself to photograph a glimpse into my studio life every day. I will tag it #aglimpseaday.

I know many of you may not have an Instagram account so I will make sure to post this every day on Facebook as well.

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I have a few of my soup bowls at home and they are

I have a few of my soup bowls at home and they are always in use. If they aren't filled with ice cream (I should rename them ice cream bowls) they are holding soup, chili, or breakfast. One of my favorite quick breakfast is cracking a couple eggs into the bowl and whip them up a bit with whatever I have on hand...cooked bacon or whatever cooked meat I might have in the fridge, cooked peppers, sauted mushrooms and onions, etc. I pop the bowl into the microwave for 1 minute. Take it out and stir it up a bit, plop some cheese on top and microwave for another 30 seconds.
I personally put a dollop of sour cream on mine because that's how I roll.
Breakfast in under two minutes! The big loopy handle makes holding the bowl easy.
I have 3 left in my Etsy Store.

I am all ready for the wire wrapping class tomorro

I am all ready for the wire wrapping class tomorrow. The wire is cut, instructions are printed and the studio has been cleaned. I am excited to teach these 6 gals how to make a tree of life pendant in wire.
#treeoflife #treeoflifejewelry #learnwirewrapping #wirewrappingclass #poteauok #poteauoklahoma #fortsmitharkansas

This is a view from the “opps” side of the stu

This is a view from the “opps” side of the studio! Two “jewelry bowls in the making” ended up in the recycle bucket.
One was the jewelry bowl Max (or maybe Emily) stepped on and squished (did you see my last story)? And one was a Jewelry bowl that I drilled the hole too close to the edge and ruined it. Oh well, into to the recycle bucket where they will slack down to become just clay again and made into something different. There must be some uplifting, life changing statement I could make but I have only had one cup of coffee and am not thinking that deep yet? Anyone got a good caption for this photo?
potterswheel #potteryprocess #potterylove #playinclay #mistakeshappen #lifegoeson #opps #createdtocreate #creativeprocess

When you come to visit me in the studio, Max will

When you come to visit me in the studio, Max will be the first one to say hello. He hears a car pull up, or sees someone walking towards the entrance door and he make a b-line to the gallery! 😻 He hangs out and insists on being part of the conversation. Most people love him ❤️. (Some folks do find him annoying). He is snoopy though and may paw through your purse and check your pockets!
But he is a great companion! I have had lots of cats in my life with all kinds of personalities but none like Max.
Follow his adventures #maxthestudiocat
And No....I don’t really trust him in the gallery but he looked quite handsome posed there among my pottery, don’t you think? #studiocat #gingercatsrule #gingercatsofinstagram #gingercats #gingercatsrock #catsofinstagram #bestcatclub #studiofriends #catlover #studioshelper #buddingartist #gingercatsofig

This was my yesterday! Putting the holes into some

This was my yesterday! Putting the holes into some #jewelrybowls.
These holes will someday hold the pretty #earrings of someone and the bowl may be filled with rings, pendants and (in my case) hair ties.
My bowl sits on my dresser, and holds all those crazy little things we gals have tossed on our dresser or counter. I also wear lots of dangle earrings so it easy for me to find the pair I want to wear. I have about a dozen of these bowls in the making so stay tuned!
If you had one of these bowls, what would fill it?
#earringbowl #jewelrybowls #lovejewelry #dangleearrings #jewelrydisplay #earringholder #lpvepottery #potteryprocess #makerslife #playinclay #daniware #createdaily #createsomething #creativeprocess

Another day in the #potterystudio! What to do...wh

Another day in the #potterystudio! What to do...what to make!
It's all good 👍 #Potterylove #supporthandmade #whataday #newday #beingcreative #madeforyou #madewithlove #createdtocreate #wednesdayvibes #humpday🐪 #retiredlife #doingwhatilove

Need a small trinket bowl? This guy would be so ha

Need a small trinket bowl? This guy would be so happy filled with candy, a candle, your rings.
It would sit proudly in your living room, on your dresser or near your coffee station.
It can fill so many needs. You can't tell by this photo but it has some blue to it as well. Closeup photos in Etsy.
#Potterylove #smallbowl #redbowl #trinketdish #candydish #fortheloveofpottery #etsyseller #trinketbowl #ceramics #pottery #daniware #homedecor #pottersofinstagram #uniquegift

It made it to its forever home! Thanks @_suryasmil

It made it to its forever home! Thanks @_suryasmiles

So many of us, myself included, hope that whatever

So many of us, myself included, hope that whatever it is we make will become a masterpiece!
I often hear from people who come into my studio how they aren’t creative, can’t paint, can’t sing, wish they had some talent. When I was in high school (many many years ago), I took an art class and the teacher said I would never be an artist. He probably did not say it in those words but in my head, that is what I heard.
Have you heard something like that? Maybe you are even telling yourself this (anti) truth. But here’s the thing... It takes practice
It takes failure
It takes experimenting
It takes tearing it up, ripping it out, squishing it up, throwing it away.... To become good. Stop telling yourself this (anti) truth and try something new. And if you fail.....
Try it again.
#createdaily #createeveryday #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #tryingsomethingnew #youdohavetalent #learnsomethingnew #whatareyoumakingtoday #makersgonnamake #makerslife #makerscommunity #mycreativelife #youcandoit #becreative #becreativeeveryday #createsomething #makesomethingtoday

I made this Tree of Life set as a special order an

I made this Tree of Life set as a special order and liked it so much that I am now offering it as a special order on Etsy.
This set was made in Antique Copper Wire but I can make them in Silver or Vintage Bronze! If you are interested in a set like this one you can visit my Etsy shop. Or DM me if you prefer the Silver or Bronze #wirewrappedpendant
#wirewrappedjewelry
#treeoflife #jewelryset #custommadejewelry #copperjewelry #treeoflifejewelry #etsyseller #madeforyou

All the Underglaze work is done and my tiles are w

All the Underglaze work is done and my tiles are waiting for the first firing. I got@to make a bunch more stuff to fill the kiln before I fire though. If you swipe left, this pitcher is what the tile is supposed to match. I made two tiles just in case one warps, or cracks! #fingerscrossed #happypotter #creativelifehappylife #simplepleasures #madetoorder #amacounderglaze #claytiles #ceramictiles #floraldesign #potteryworks #stonewarepottery #homedecor #decorativetiles

It felt great spending the day in the studio yeste

It felt great spending the day in the studio yesterday and Ben did well all by himself at home.
Yesterday I dug out all the pieces I had stored in wet boxes (which keeps things from drying out), and trimmed them up. I worked on some sgrafitto carving and worked on this special request Tile. @kaseyrileyauthor
I have never made a tile before, which seems simple enough, but may warp in the kiln.
So fingers crossed 🤞
Follow me to see how it all turns out 🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺 The sad part of yesterday was I had carved a tree on a plate last week and yesterday I discovered it cracked all the way through. Into the slash bucket it went. It looked quite pathetic as i watched it dissolve into the water. I should have taken a photo 📸
#goingwiththeflow #creativeside #becreative #beingcreative #lovewhatido #becreativeeveryday #creatingart #happyartist #createeveryday #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess
#followyourpassion #createdtocreate #makersgonnamake #etsyshop
#followyourpassion
#handmade #handmadewithlove #mycreativelife #inspiredbyflowers #daniware #yellowcottagestudios #potteryprocess #playinclay #potterylove

I am playing around with some new shapes and some

I am playing around with some new shapes and some new clay!
I love making mugs and butter keepers but after a while my hands start itching to try something new and since I throw on the #potterswheel my hands get the first say in what I make! 🖐 🤚
These vase shapes were fun to make but adding the buttons to these pieces was even more fun! Hum....maybe I need to do some handbuilding!
I also have thrown some plate shapes for sgrafitto!
Sometimes its pretty hard to break away from making the things you are good at and comfortable with. I often fall back on making the shapes I have nailed, especially when I am not feeling all the creative. It sorta gets the juices flowing.
Know what I mean?
And there is nothing wrong with that!
But every once in a while its fun to experiement. These experiments may end up being total throw it away quick disasters, or they can be a “wowzer, look what I made”
Believe me, I have thrown away many pots, tore up plenty of paintings, disassembled many pendants, tossed a bunch of food, backspaced plenty of words. 👩‍💻 But with each mistake I learned and I never gave up (although i am pretty close to giving up the fiddle) 🎻
I would love to know more about what you are making, baking, painting today. Tell me!
#newideas #goingwiththeflow #creativeside #somethingnew #becreative #beingcreative #inthemaking #tryingsomethingnew #lovewhatido #creativityatitsbest #becreativeeveryday #creatingart #happyartist #createeveryday #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #daniware #yellowcottagestudios #oklahomaartist #makingprocess #whatareyoumakingtoday

I think I am ready to get back into the studio. In

I think I am ready to get back into the studio. In fact, I KNOW I am ready.
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These last 5 weeks have most certainly been a challenge! Between my lung issue, which I will be releasing a blog about soon, and Ben’s back surgery it seems like I have totally ignored my creative side.
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Since I have shows coming up, and ideas floating around my head, I need to get back to work.
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So this morning I am planning my week. I am one of those folks who need to make to do lists to remind me of what i have to do. And I love my @plumpaper planner. Its my best friend, my confidant, and my assistant. 📆 🌼
Here’s to today 🍻. What’s on your agenda today? #followyourpassion #authenticliving #createdtocreate #makersgonnamake
#followyourpassion #followyourpassions #makerscommunity
#handmade #handmadewithlove #mycreativelife #art #inspiredbyflowers #allthingsbotanical #makersmonday #creativelifehappylife #simplepleasures
#createdaily #planningmyday #lovemyplumpaperplanner #frommyhandstoyours #maketodaygreat

Valentines day ❤️ is next Friday. Jewelry has

Valentines day ❤️ is next Friday. Jewelry has always been a favorite gift to give your valentine.
If your sweetheart loves the unusual, this one of a kind Tiger’s Eye necklace might be the perfect choice. Tigers Eye is one of those stones that retract light in such a way that the light and color seems to move within the stone, glimmering bands of golden color that draw the eye. 👁
In ancient days Tigers Eye was deemed as a powerful stone, a mysterious talisman.
As a healing stone Tigers Eye helps in many ways physically, emotionally and spiritually. Its a stone of personal power, boosting the wearers self-confidence and helping to see the path when a decision needs to be made. This stone helps break the cycle of indecision and boosts courage. It also helps unblock the creative flow. This necklace is available in my Etsy Shop along with some other beauties!
Don’t delay, time is running out
#wirewrapping #wirewrapped #crystaljewelry #wirewrappedjewelry #customnecklace #uniquenecklace #wirewrapsofig #wirewrapping #handmadejewelry #wirewrappedjewelry #wirewrappedpendant #wirewrappedcrystals #gemstonejewelry #crystaljewelry #crystalgram #etsycrystals #crystallover #crystalhealing #crystalenergy #crystallove #giftforsweetheart #valentinesgift #valentinesday #giftforgirlfriend #giftforwife #uniquegifts #uniquegift

I have scheduled two more classes where you will m

I have scheduled two more classes where you will make a Tree of Life Pendant like the one in the graphic.
These Wire Wrapped trees are the perfect way to start learning to work in wire.
Choose one of these dates, February 22 and March 21. Both are Saturdays. The class last 4 hours and you will finish dh the piece. Plus I send you home with complete instructions so you can do it again! Classes are limited to 6 people and preregistration is required.
Visit the calendar page on my website for more info and to register.
#treeoflife
#wirewrappedpendant
#wirewrappingjewelry #poteauok #leflorecounty #rivervalley #oklahomaartist #learntowirewrap #yellowcottagestudios #somethingtodo

During this seasons “The Great Pottery Throw Dow

Hey... It Monday and that means “Mug shot Monday

Here is a different take on one of my classics, th

Here is a different take on one of my classics, the orange Poppy. 🌺
This beautiful flower fascinates me. Maybe its because its the state flower of California and I am still a California girl (living in Oklahoma) .
So I just looked up the state flower of Oklahoma and its a Rosa, which is a hybrid tea rose. 🌹. Crazy thing is I have planted 5 of these in my garden and did not even know it was the state flower! I have a red, pink and yellow planted but I think the state flower is red.
Here it is the 1st of February and I am thinking of my Roses....guess I am done with winter and am ready for spring!
So back to the mug..... this quirky beauty is listed in my Amazon store along with all my latest mugs and other things.

Can you believe its February 1? Where did January

Can you believe its February 1? Where did January go? ⏰ I don’t know about you but for me the month flew by!
February is the month of 💗 love, with Valentines day falling smack dab in the middle of it.
Who is your valentine this year? Is it your spouse or significant other, your bestie, or your kids?
How about yourself? ❤️ Can you be your own Valentine? ❤️ Heck ya you can! 😉 Gotta love yourself first because you are awesome!
#valentinesday #loveyourself #itsallaboutyou #handmadewithlove #loveisintheair #february #bestfriend #lovequotes #february2020 #februaryvibes #treatyourself

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