Whew! It took me a while but I have new items listed in my Etsy Store - meadowbug.etsy.com. So take a peek when you get a chance. I'm also opening a second store with my Sister-in-law Tracy Mahlstadt which includes... Continue reading

Cruising to Wonderland February 25 - March 7, 2011 Here's a little peak at my project for the upcoming cruise to the Caribbean in February of 1011. I decided to make my version of an Alice in a garden. Check... Continue reading

The Hungry Lil' Caterpillar class is starting this week! You still have time to join us. I'm not sure how much longer this class will be around....now would be a great time to catch him! Hope you can join us!... Continue reading

Come join Patti Medaris Culea, Cyndi Mahlstadt, and Adele Sciortino on an exciting 11-day, 10 night doll-making cruise. We’ll sail to the southern Caribbean destinations of Labadee, Haiti; Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; Limon, Costa Rica; and Grand Cayman on Royal... Continue reading

I am forever loosing my phone. When I have my purse with me I don't have a problem. But when I'm working around the house or in my studio...I am forever forgetting to bring it with me when I move from room to room. So my husband, being the wise man that he is, suggested I make a little purse for my phone that I can wear around the house. Brilliant! So, I immediately dropped everything I was doing (sometimes the muse works that way) and started working on a simple little purse. I love it!!!! It was so much... Continue reading

This little mermaid has gone to live in California! She will love living closer to the ocean.... I think she turned out really pretty! Enjoy! Continue reading

I just had to share this with you! This morning I'm standing at the kitchen sink working on dishes, when all of a sudden there is a beautiful red glow covering the white walls. I knew exactly what it was! I turned and looked out my kitchen window....good morning sunshine! Make sure you take time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life! Have a great day! Continue reading

Here are a few awesome pictures my husband took during an ice storm in January. I was in California teaching for nearly three weeks and missed the whole thing. Our area lost power for about 24 hours, which was fortunate compared to come areas that lost power for days. We also had a lot of tree branches come down. There were twigs and branches scattered all over the yard. It looked so odd. I know the ice can cause a lot of problems....but it sure is pretty! The trees are spectacular when covered in ice! My family gives me a... Continue reading

Order this stunning calendar today and view all the featured artists that have come together and are so beautifully showcased in this Figurative Art Wall Calendar for 2010 Vickie ArentzMartha BoersMark DennisKathi Kuti Elena LoukianovaCyndi MahlstadtCindee MoyerWendy Rinehart Adele SciortinoGeorge... Continue reading

I am so grateful for the opportunities I have been blessed with. This has been a whirlwind of a year and I have enjoyed the adventure. A big thanks to all of you who have faithfully check in to see what I'm up to and for all the emails of encouragement! I truly appreciate your friendship! You enrich my life! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! Enjoy!!! Continue reading

March 20-21, 2010 Piecemakers Country Store 1720 Adams Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714)641-3112 Email Piecemakers Continue reading

I've made new and exciting additions to my 2010 Calendar! Just a little reminder that you can always find my calendar in the right side columns of my blogs - Meadow Bug Studio and Following My Muse. January 9 Trunk... Continue reading

I am excited to share with you that I will be teaching at "Magic, Mischief, and Mayhem April 8-11, 2010! Annie Hesse promotes this event and it is absolutely fantastic! I've attached a little blurp of info, but you'll want... Continue reading

Gwendolyn October 27 7 lessons - $75 MORE INFORMATION & PICTURES Jest Clowning Around November 20 5 lessons - $55 MORE INFORMATION & PICTURES Go to Joggles.com to sign up for classes! Continue reading

It has been TOO long since my last post! I have so much to tell you! On August 15th my family and I packed up our lives and moved them from Escondido, California to Redfield, Iowa. It was a huge... Continue reading