Wedding Frames

I enjoy creating everlasting clay floral designs for brides and grooms. Each design is an original. These wedding florals were custom designed to match the bride's bouquet and will be a lifetime keepsake.

My First Art Bank Sales

I am so excited to have my art work on display at the Art Bank. The following Holiday votive arrangements sold as a set of three. Being given as Christmas gifts.

The spring rose arrangement was bought by a customer for his wife as a Christmas present. Thank you for your interest in my Clay florals.

Decoupaging With Lace

I found this beautiful idea on the Urban Comfort blog. I think these lace containers would be beautiful with my clay florals. I can't wait to try it.

I love white vases and these are stunning

So delicate looking

New Banner

Check out my new blog banner, thanks to Cris Goode of GOODEness Gracious. Cris, thank you for your assistance and for introducing the world of blogging to me.

New Artist in Residence at the Art Bank

My Air Dry Clay Flowers at the Art Bank.

I am so excited to announce that I have joined other Artisans with my work on display at the Art Bank, on Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis Art District.

 

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Art Bank Art Gallery

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As a member of the Indianapolis Arts Council, IDADA, and the Mass Avenue Art District, our art gallery supports and displays over 20 local artists. Art for sale and free admission. An old bank full of affordable and fine art.

 

 

 

Christmas Joy

This is just too cute ... had to share! I found a new blog, Dukes & Duchesses, a...nd it's adorable - you have to take a peek this Hot Cocoa Party! What a fun idea!
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All things Christmas ...

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Clay Petals and The Cakehole working together

I am so excited to announce that Jovanna Hinkle, owner of the The Cakehole and I are partnering on some cake decorating. The Cakehole operates out of the kitchen at The Marott at 2625 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN. Jovanna asked me to create a red rose cake topper to place on the top of one of her beautiful display cakes. I am very pleased with how it turned out.

The red rose cake topper is on display with Jovanna's cakes at The Marott.

This beautiful cake was made by Jovanna of The Cakehole,
The Red Rose cake toppper created by Karen of Clay Petals

Cakes on display at Pipers at the Marott, Indianapolis

Thanks Jovanna for asking me to create a cake topper for one of your display cakes. Your work is stunning.

Ashley and Ryan's Wedding

I was so excited to see Ashley and Ryan's wedding pictures. The bouquet is made with  red crimson roses, white calla lilies, and white Stephanotis, with pearl centers.  It was such a pleasure making Ashley's bouquet. Congratulations for a life time of happiness.

Beautiful



So Much News to Share....

What a week!


So much is happening with Clay Petals and my art! It is a little overwhelming.


Sunday I had so much fun at Indy Wedding Ideas, bridal show A Wedding to Remember at the Fishers Banquet Center. I met so many couples that are planning their weddings, many interested in custom handmade air dry clay wedding florals. Thanks, Debra and Rona!!


Tuesday, Indy Wedding Ideas hosted It's All About Style, a Wedding and Event Industry Night at Piper's at the Marott. Chris and I had so.... much fun. Great food, great music, great atmosphere, new friends, and DANCING. This event was a special invitation that went to all Wedding professionals. I am meeting so many professionals and look forward to making lasting friendships. What a great networking opportunity and a "wonderful evening was had by all". Again, thanks Debra and Rona


Wednesday and Thursday evenings, I worked on some custom orders and I worked on the last few Nativity scenes for Damselfly Artisan Gallery.


This afternoon, I met a new friend Patrycja Johansen at Bazbeau Pizza on Massachusetts Avenue. She and I plan on collaborating on a few art pieces and we are so excited. She is a very talented watercolor and ink artist. I met Patrycja at the Indy Wedding Network Group. You can see her work at http://www.pinkartstudio.com/
　

　

After lunch we walked down to the Art Bank on Mass Avenue and spent some time with Dan Haynes. Patrycja and I will both have art displayed in the Art Bank soon. This is such a wonderful opportunity for both of us to have our works beside other Indianapolis area artists.

　

I then headed to Pipers at the Merott and met up with Jovanna Hinkle, owner of The Cakehole. I met Jovanna at the Indy Wedding Ideas events. Jovanna is the creator of beautiful cakes and cupcakes. Jovanna is now doing business out of Pipers at the Merott. She has asked me to create a cake topper for one of her display cakes that is on display at the Merott. I look forward to our friendship and collaborations within the wedding world.


　

　

This evening was spent with my husband Chris. We went out to dinner. I am so proud of him. He is a veteran and I was able to thank him today as the nation celebrates our veterans. Thanks Chris and thanks to all those in the military for what you have done and are doing for all us.


As for the weekend, I have a custom order to start for Debra, a custom wedding frame to finish, and I hope to begin work on the red rose cake topper for Jovanna at The Cakehole. I also want to clean some around the house and I am going to my friend Nancy's for the afternoon on Saturday. Sleep, what's sleep????

Wedding to Remember

Clay Petals Booth at Indy Wedding Ideas Wedding to Remember Bridal Show today at the Fishers Banquet Center.

  I had a great time today. Congratulations to all the couples. One bride became engaged just this weekend. How fun.. Thank you Indy Wedding Ideas for again hosting a great Bridal Show. Thanks to my friend Deb for helping me.



Custom Orders for Your Wedding

A flower girl basket, ring pillow and flower head band can be custom made, to match your wedding colors and flowers. Contact me for details....



Clay Petals will be at the Indy Wedding Ideas;  Wedding To Remember Bridal Show tomorrow November 6, 2011. 12:00 - 4:00 pm. The show is at the Fishers Banquet Center. We look forward to seeing all the happy brides and grooms.

Wedding To Remember Bridal Show

Indy Wedding Ideas Presents the Wedding to Remember Bridal Show, on Sunday November  6, 2011 12:00 - 4:00 pm,  at the Fishers Banquet Center. Come see Clay Petals and other Wedding Professionals at this beautiful venue.

Gardenia, stephanotis, feathers and pearl hair accessory (I really enjoy making clay hair accessories and this is one of my favorites so far)

Thank You and a Pink Killarney Rose

Thank you,  thank you, thank you. I spent most of the day yesterday with a great friend Brenda. She gave up her whole day to help me with my brand/marketing materials. I think I left her beautiful home about midnight. The rose below is from one of my pieces and will become the basis for my business cards, postcards and most likely my website as well as my Etsy site. We worked on a postcard, flyer, and business card.

This rose is a Killarney Rose and I made 14 frames with pink Killarney roses for my daughter Emily's sorority a couple of years ago. She is a Delta Zeta at the University of Southern Indiana. Their sorority flower is a pink Killarney rose. Thank you so much Brenda. Brenda is a wonderful artist, you can see her work at http://www.brendaforemanart.com/

July 2011 Indy Wedding Ideas Bridal Show

This little girl that was at the show. She was fasinated with my head band and the flower girl basket. Wouldn't she make the cutest little flower girl.

I can custom make your handmade air dry clay florals



Thank you Indy Wedding Ideas, I had a great time at the July show and I am so excited to be a participant in the November 6th show "A Wedding to Remember", at the Fishers Banquet Center (12-4pm). Clay Petals will be giving away one $35 gift certificate towards a custom Clay wedding floral to one lucky Bride.



Clay Petals at the Indy Wedding Ideas Bridal Show

Clay Petals booth at the July Indy Wedding Ideas Bridal Show.



A Wedding to Remember

Attention Brides and Grooms! Clay Petals will be at the Indy Wedding Ideas Bridal Show "A Wedding to Remember" and You are invited. Sunday November 6, 2011 12-4.  I am so excited to be able to share my air dry clay flowers with you. I have free tickets to share, let me know if you want some.

It's All About Style



Clay Petals will be attending this event. Thanks Indy Wedding ideas

It's All About Style

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An evening of drinks, hors d'oeuvres, friends and trends for wedding industry professionals! Kick back enjoy some entertainment, tasty foods and festive events to celebrate a year of successful weddings and events!

If you are someone in the wedding industry or are interested in getting into the wedding industry, give me a call. This event is for you.

I want to share with you some exciting news. My art work will be seen at Demselfly Gallery in Midway, Kentucky. I hope to have a few pieces completed within the next couple of weeks. If you ever get a chance to travel to this very quaint little town, please see my art work and the art work of some very talented artists at Demselfly, Gallery. Midway reminds me of Brown County Indiana (Nashville), but alot smaller..LOL



It's Official I am a Blogger

Well, this is my official announcement of my new Clay Petals Blog.  Welcome. I hope to share my latest art pieces and a little bit about "My Life"  I am still designing my site, look for a different Heading, banner, layout, possible color change etc....... I am playing......

Meet My Family

Adam is a freshman at Purdue studying computer engineering. He is loving every minute. He is pledging Phi Kappa Psi.  Anthony is working on work- ready skills with Avon High School and Vocational Rehabilitation Services. His dream is to be a voice actor for Disney. Emily is a senior at the University of Southern Indiana studying social work. She is a Delta Zeta. The last three summers she has worked at a summer camp in New York, South Woods.... Chris my wonderful husband works for Ceva Logistics in Plainfield, IN and is as passionate about disability issues as I am. We have been married for 24 years. 

Beautiful Quote
I was looking through some new blogs. Stumbled upon the following quote and beautiful artwork. See  Donna's Muse

"A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament. Its beauty comes from the fact that the author (of all arts) is what he/she is, and has nothing to do with the fact that other people want what they want. Indeed, the minute an artist takes notice of what other people want and tries to supply the demand, he/she ceases to be an artist but becomes a dull or amusing craftsman, and honest or dishonest tradesman. Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the workd has know. Alone and without any reference to his/her neighbors and without any interference, the artist can fashion a beautiful thing, and if he/she does not do it for his own pleasure, he/she is not an artist." Oscar Wilde

Love of Beauty is Taste. The Creation of Beauty is Art.

I love this quote,

"Love of Beauty is Taste. The Creation of Beauty is Art".
... -Ralph Waldo Emerson

  

One of my first air dry clay creations



I love creating. I get great pleasure creating floral pieces out of air dry clay that others will enjoy and I especially like to do custom pieces for bridal couples. My interest in art started when I was young. I took as many art classes  as I could. Even taking art classes in summer school. My art teacher in high school, Mr Cain encouraged me to go into art as a career. At that time with little confidence in my work, I couldn't see how I would make a living. Not wanting to be a "starving artist", I chose a different path. 

I went to Indiana University, majored in therapeutic recreation and started my 30+ years working in the disability community.

I was always looking to find an art form that was unique and different. Three years ago I discovered CLAYCRAFT by DECO. Within three weeks, I was on a plane to California to train with Diane Phillips of DK Designs.

This unique clay product was developed in Japan by Kazuko Miyai. Her daughter Yukiko Miyai brought this unique art form to the states and founded Deco Clay Craft Academy in Hawaii in 2000. Throughout this blog I hope to share the creations I make for others. Enjoy.  
             Karen
 

A custom order for Ashley and Ryan. Wedding - September 30, 2011,
Southern Dunes Golf Course
 Indianapolis