Happy Birthday!

Do you know who's birthday it is today????

Happy 27th birthday JT (Justin Timberlake)!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Divas gotta brand new bag!!!

I just had to share with everyone one of my new gifts!

Yes...I am in LOVE with handbags (...shoes...and ceramics too!)

The handbag shown above is Dooney and Bourke...part of the Zebra Collection.

It's a diva thing...

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Dinner and New Faces!

Monday night was the delightful dinner party and awards held at the Riviera.

Below is a photo of 21 new members of IADCCT!

And the winner is...

Each year at the convention one lucky member is chosen to receive the Cleo Curtis award for their love of ceramics and being a ceramic arts teacher!

As you can tell the winner this year was very surprised!

Congratulations!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Designer Fruits!

Today is a full day!!! Starting with Designer Fruit...

The Provence Platter was painted with Designer Glazes and EZ Strokes...

which created a super chic look!

Stay tuned for photos from the dinner party tonight!!!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Make and Take It!

After the Southern Stars retreat Duncan Enterprises hosted a "Make & Take It" (Where you make a featured project and then take it with you!) Everyone had so much fun!!! Check out the picture of one of our Duncan Ambassadors...his hair was created to match one of the other Duncan Ambassadors! She is very spunky and has a fun fresh spiky do! I think that David should sport this new do everyday!


Everyone was enjoying themselves while painting with Neon Envisions Glazes! I really LOVE this project! On a Duncan Oh Four Bisque Smooth Vase a floral pattern was traced on, Black Envisions Glazes were rolled inside, then various Neon Envisions Glazes were applied to create the flower...you then fire the piece in your kiln...once that is complete you apply a black Opaque Acrylic Bisqu-Stain to the piece! The bright neon colors pop right off the vase!

These projects will be loaded on our website for further instructions!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Southern Stars Retreat!

Yes...it's that time of year again for the wonderful IADCCT Convention held in Las Vegas!!!

On Saturday we went to the Southern Stars (a chapter of IADCCT) Retreat! Where 3 fabulous projects were taught!

The first project was an adorable heart plate on the Duncan Oh Four Coupe Bisque shape! Just in time for Valentines Day!

Then one of our talented Duncan Ambassadors taught a beautiful tile class. There were a set of 3 tiles painted with an amazing winter scene.

Isn't the Rooster plate playful and fun? Plus the Duncan Ambassador who taught this class showed a little trick to get perfect checkers around the plate!

This is only the beginning of the IADCCT Convention!!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Share the Love...

Yes...now that the hectic holidays are out of the way...it's time for Valentine's Day!

We have fabulous projects that have been created for you to Share the Love with someone you care about! My favorite project is the Starry Hugs and Kisses box..."XO" is what my Grandpa use to put on all of his cards to me, so this project reminds me of him! All of the projects are fabulous!!! To find a PYOP (Paint Your Own Pottery) Studio near you click here!

Share the Love!!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Smelling like Roses!!!

This was one of my favorite floats from the 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade held in Pasadena, California. What was your favorite float?

Happy New Year!!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Happy New Year

The "New Years Eve Ball" in NY is one of the many traditions that I have watched on TV as long as I can remember!!! The countdown to the ball dropping is so exciting...looking forward to a new year full of hopes, challenges, changes and dreams!

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the famous New Years Eve Ball...which will be the new LED Ball. It is more than twice as bright as the old one, with enhanced color capabilities and state-of-the-art LED lighting effects. Waterford Crystal has crafted a beautiful new design for the crystal triangles on the Ball. Philips Lighting provided new solid state lighting technology that substantially increased the brightness, energy efficiency, and color capabilities of the Ball. And Focus Lighting developed a spectacular and unique lighting design for the new Ball on its 100th birthday.

To watch a preview of the New Year Eve Ball at Macy's click here!

Happy New Year...hope 2008 is a fabulous year for you!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Happy Birthday Stacy!!!

Tomorrow is my friend Stacy's birthday...so today we celebrated here at work!

We decorated her office with pink streamers, a happy birthday sign and birthday girl tiara!

Stacy LOVES cupcakes...so...I baked her a Cupcake Cake! Complete with hot pink frosting, hot pink sugar sprinkles, and iridescent edible glitter. It was so much fun to bake and decorate!!!

Happy Birthday Stacy!!!!

Christmas!

It's all about the kids...from that first moment of opening up a precious toy! That ultimate look of excitement is absolutely priceless!

The photo above is my friends little girl opening the Princess Belle Talking Tea Set we got her!

This picture is my niece playing with her Fisher-Price Little Superstar Sing-Along Stage. She loved it and let me tell you it provided entertainment for us all!

My goddaughter was given this hat...she looks so adorable I can't stand it!!
(don't mind me in the robe...hey, it was Christmas morning!)

Christmas is the wonderful time of year that you get to indulge on goodies, gifts for the kids, and most of all spending time with family!

Hope everyone had a fun & fabulous Christmas!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Merry Christmas

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Black and White Trend...

I don't know about you...but I LOVE black & white together!!

This set reminds me of something that I have seen out shopping...I almost bought the dishes at a department store, however I remembered that I could make this all on my own!!! This project is super easy! It's just ONE color! How awesome is that!!!
I am using this same pattern and idea to create a wine cooler.

Which is much more unique to wrap up a bottle of wine than using a boring bag!!

Once I am finished I will post a picture!

Ok...now you only have 8 days until Christmas!!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Christmas Tree Lane

Last night was the 85th annual Christmas Tree Lane walk!

It was FREEZING last night!!!! But...my mom (aka-My BFF) headed out to enjoy the holiday season! Just to give you a little Christmas Tree Lane history....It's a 2 mile stretch on VanNess (Old Fig Garden area), starting from Shields ending at Shaw...but if you walk up and back that is about 4 miles! (well deserving of Hot Chocolate from Starbucks!)

The only time that Christmas Tree Lane went dark was 1941 during wartime and in 1973 during the energy crisis...since then Christmas Tree Lane has improved energy efficiency with better wiring, cutting power requirements by almost 50% over the past 8 years! Fabulous!

This picture just doesn't do this fairytale house justice!!! I just love clear white lights...it just illuminates the yard and house!!!

With every great show there is a finale!

This house had a castle set up...complete with a Disneyland Train, Timesquare Clock, "Light Up" Fireworks in the Trees, and SNOW (ok, a snowmaker!) coming down from the trees! But the ending message was Peace on Earth.

I just love Christmas Tree Lane...its a tradition every year that get so

excited and I get to feel like a kid again!

Only 13 days till Christmas!!!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

19 days...and COUNTING!

With only 19 day's until Christmas I am started to really get into the spirit!!!

The image above is our homepage image...aren't you in love with it??? I am!!!

Ceramics and Crafts...all wrapped up with glittery ornaments!

This weekend is going to be fun fun fun!

Tomorrow is my husband's birthday!!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

It's begining to look a lot like Christmas...

On Saturday my friend, her little girl and my mom went to Bentley's for the Tree Lighting Ceremony! WHAT A BLAST! They had Christmas Carolers, Hot Cider, Hot Chocolate, Snacks, Santa & Mrs Claus and a beautiful Christmas Tree! Right before the countdown began it started to "snow"...all of the children that were around started squealing "It's SNOWING!!!". Once the Christmas Tree had been lit everyone was in line to get their picture talked with Santa & Mrs Claus! Yes...we had our picture taken too! Then we made our way inside to warm up and check out everything going on...they had bow making events, wreath making station...and my favorite a Christmas Tree Candy cane! (which was done by a Duncan Designer Team Member!) We had a great time walking around chatting, snacking and getting into the spirit of the holiday season! I am so thankful for my wonderful family and friends that make the holiday's special!

Only 23 days till Christmas!!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I am thankful for everyday that I have with my family and friends...

Hope everyone has a wonderful, safe and delicious Thanksgiving!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Holiday Bling

This morning I was reading through my Daily Candy emails...one of London emails for Selfridges & Co. had this picture and is advertising Sparkling Thursdays. We have our own type of place like this...Sephora! What really captivated me was the usage of crystals to accent the makeup that had been applied. Remind you of anything??? How about Tulip® Glam-It-Up!™ Iron-On Crystals™?? Obviously this isn't for everyday usage...but it so glamorous and unique.

Love IT!!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Happy Birthday to ME!

Yes...today is the big day! I am officially 30!!!!

Happy Birthday to me!!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva

Get Crafty with Ceramics!

Tune in Wednesday November 14th at 10am (Pacific Time) and 1pm (Eastern Time) to DIY Craft Lab! Our Duncan Designer Alexis Sadler will be on the show teaching everyone a variety of techniques...utilizing household projects! Like the Bubble Technique using dish soap, Marbleizing Technique using shaving cream, and the Rubbing Alcohol Technique using rubbing alcohol!

Be sure to set your Tivos or DVR's to record episode DCLB-206! I can't wait to watch!!!

Artfully Yours,

Ceramic Diva