Artist Profile in the ICON

Hendricks County ICON, October 2012, Vol. 12, Issue 19

I am so honored to be the Artist Profile in the October issue of the Hendricks County ICON, See page 16 at the link above.

One correction:  The organizations that were listed in the profile that I am associated with are not the organizations I provided. This is a mistake.

The organizations I am associated with are:

• Hendricks County Arts Council 
• Brides University 
• Indy Wedding Ideas, IWINetwork 
• Central Indiana Artists, Inc. Vice President, 2010 and 2011

Designs have been sold and /or displayed at:

• Damselfly Gallery, Midway, KY
• Finer Things, Brownsburg, IN
• Art Bank, Indianapolis, IN
• Ceramic Dreams, Indianapolis, IN
• Poppins' Tote, Nashville, IN
• Artisans Gallery, Madison, IN

Noah's Ark Baby Gift

Noah's Ark

I am very excited to be creating a baby gift for a friend to give to her son and daughter-in-law. They are expecting their first baby in just a few weeks. I will start working on the animals tomorrow. More pictures to follow. 

Hendricks County Artisan Marketplace

I am very excited to be apart of this event on October 13, 2012. I will be one of the artists providing a demonstration of my work.

For more information click

 Hendricks County Artisan Marketplace

Fine Arts

Musical Performances

Demonstrations Artisan food, beverages and more

The Hendricks county Artisan Marketplace offers you the opportunity to purchase outstanding, one-of-a-kind fine arts, hand-crafted art, artisan food and beverages created by the many talented artisans located in Hendricks County. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m

A Mother Being Honored on Her 100th Birthday

I am so excited to share with you what I have been working on this week. What an honor to be asked by my friend Suellen to be involved in the celebration of her mother's 100th Birthday. I am creating 60 miniture porcelain teacups with pink clay roses for family and friends. The celebration will take place as a High Tea at the Propylaeum Restaurant in Indianapolis. I have also created the corsage that Martha will be wearing as her friends and family come to share in this momentous day.

 

 

 

 



So Fortunate to Work with Talented Professionals

I want to share with you photos taken by Bello Romance Photography. I am so fortunate to be able to work with such talented local professionals who were kind enough to include my Clay Petals floral designs in this photo shoot. Thanks Marty and Emily. 

I am now a Certified DECO Clay Instructor

These are pictures of my final two DECO Clay projects. I just received word that I have passed the final exam and I can now say that I am a Certified DECO Clay Instructor. I studied under both Diane Phillips of DK Designs and Betty Phillips of The Clay Magnolia.  I am so excited. Thank you Diane and Betty and thank you Yukiko and Kazuko Miyai  of  DECO Clay Academy for the opportunity to work with this amazing clay. 

Clay Petals at EventzPlus

EventzPlus Open House

Clay Petals will be at the EventzPlus Open House. Please join us and check out their new venue. Tuesday June 26, 2012. 5:30-7:30

Sneak Peek

I can't believe it has been so long since I have posted anything on my blog. Well this is what I have been working on this week. This bouquet and boutonniere are going to be included in a promotion video shoot Sunday at Regions Bank Building Tower Terrace. I am so excited and honored to be included. More information to come.

In Georgia

Hi all, well I  finally arrived about an hour ago to Betty's beautiful home in Fayetteville, Georgia. Not a very good experience at the Atlanta airport, but I am here and so excited to be taking more DECO Clay classes. I think it has been 3 years since I have taken classes. We will be concentrating on the Tropical Clay Flower course.  Can't wait until tomorrow to begin. Good night. I will post my class creations soon.

Unity Candle for April Wedding

It has been a long time since my last post. I have been working on a number of custom orders for prom, a unity candle for an April 21st wedding, prom flowers for sale at A Step Above Bridal, and will be working on a few more proms and a cake topper for my cousin's son's wedding May 26. I will begin to work on two corsages and a boutonniere for my friend Debra Taylor. She has a special plan for these custom orders. I will post pictures as pieces are created.

Unity Candle for April Wedding

I will be traveling to Georgia the first week in May to train with DECO Clay Instructor Betty Phillips of The Clay Magnolia . She is a very talented artist and has recently returned from Japan and Hawaii where she took advance classes.  I am so excited to finally be moving forward on becoming an instructor.  I will be concentrating on Tropical flowers on this trip and a review of flowers I learned from past instruction. I hope to come back prepared to begin classes soon.  I AM SO...... EXCITED.

Networking Leads to Article in the ICON

In January I attended the 1st Hendricks County Wedding Professional Networking Group meeting. It was held at the Crown Room in Brownsburg. It was a great meeting. The purpose of the group is to build relationships with other Hendricks Co. based wedding professionals and businesses. Not only the opportunity to network with wedding professionals, but the opportunity to learn from guest speakers.

Well, the very next day I received a call from Nicole Palmer of the Hendricks County ICON, who had been given my name from Andreah Caldwell of Events By Andreah. Andreah also works for the ICON.  I met Andreah at the networking meeting the day before. Nicole wanted to interview me for the 2012 Brides To Be Edition within the March 2012 Hendricks County ICON. See page 15 for the article  "Make that Special Day Unique with Special Keepsakes"

Thank you so much Andreah and Nicole for sharing my work with the Hendricks County community.

Spring is Blooming at Clay Petals

A number of projects to complete  this week and new opportunities for Clay Petals. Prom flowers and hair pieces to be sold at  A Step Above Bridal in Zionsville, IN, boutonnieres for my friends Jared and JT at Sure Tones Entertainment, a boutonniere for Rev. Ida-May Hanson, Wedding Officiant of Happy Ever After Life. this will be used in Elopement Ceremonies (What fun). I will begin a custom wedding cake topper for my cousin Michael and his fiance Amber who are getting married the end of May. Wedding flowers will soon be sold at L'Evento  in Carmel, IN and center pieces at Sassafras Tea Room in Greenwood, IN.

Prom Flowers

Hair Flowers

Hair Flowers

If this isn't enough to do... I will begin the process of becoming a Certified Deco Clay Instructor (Deco Clay Academy), so I can teach others how to create beautiful air dry clay flowers. I will talk about this in a latter blog.  Wish me luck.

Making flowers, making flowers and making more flowers.....

Wedding Planning 101 Gala Event

Come ready to learn the "I Do's and I Don'ts of wedding planning at  Wedding Planning101 Gala Event  and get all your questions answered by knowledgeable wedding professionals willing to help. No high-pressure sales, only wedding professionals offering resources and information:

Murat Shrine Temple

510 N. New Jersey St

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Limited Space Available, Tickets are selling fast!

Clay Petals on Indy Wedding Podcast

Jared from Sure Tones Entertainment sat with me to talk about Clay Petals. This is what he has to say about this podcast. Thank you so... much Jared

In this episode, Karen talks to us about her passion for art and how she got into a VERY unique flower art creation. This is something that, sadly, the podcast just can't capture very well. Make sure to check out her website for pictures and more information. If you get a chance, you NEED to see these in person, they will blow your mind! Make sure to contact Karen about your upcoming wedding, school dance, cake decor and much much more!   Clay Petals Podcast  

Join Clay Petals at Sandals Caribbean Night

Sandals Caribbean Night

Wednesday February 22, 2012 6:00 pm

Join us for a special interactive presentation by Trish Hartlage, Sandals Representative to learn about Sandals Resorts located in Jamaica, Antiqua, St. Lucia and the Bahamas.

We’ll explore the beauty of the Caribbean, learn what makes each island and Sandals resort unique and discover which location would be perfect for YOUR destination wedding, honeymoon, or romantic vacation!

In addition, meet our special guests, Jared Wade of Sure Tones Entertainment for all of your DJ needs and Karen Pedevilla, Owner/Artist of Clay Petals who will share one of the newest trends in floral design.

Country Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport South

5630 Flight School Drive,  

Indianapolis, Indiana 46221

(Behind Culvers off 465 & Kentucky Ave)

Please RSVP by Monday February 20, 2012:  317-831-3958

info@hottdestinationstravel.com

Light Refreshments will be served

Door Prizes

Special Sandals Promotions

Answer to All of your Questions

Clay Petals featured on Indy Wedding Podcast

 Hi all, be looking for the Indy Wedding Podcast that I ( Clay Petals) did with Jared of  Sure Tones Entertainment. It goes live tomorrow. I had so much fun discussing my business of air-dry clay florals with Jared. Thanks so much!!!

Art Bank Art Gallery During Super Bowl Events

There is so.....much going on in Indianapolis. Come see us at the Art Bank Art Gallery Come see the Arts on Mass Avenue.

Things are getting exciting this week, we want to let everyone know our schedule this week and our events from now through Super Bowl Sunday. We have extended hours to be open (10AM-10PM).

Mon-Sun, open to public with Hot Chocolate and Cookies. Hot Custom Blended Teas from Humboldt County Tea Company. Our Book Nook book store will be functioning with books about Indiana and Indiana authors as promoted by Book Mamas. of Irvington.

Wed-Sun, Shuttle bus will tour from downtown to Mass Avenue and Fountain Square. With a stopping point here at the Art Bank.

Thurs, Fri, Sat, noon - 10PM. buck Creek Winery will have a wine tasting for our visitors pleasure.

Friday, the (TURF), IDADA "First Friday Art Tour" a monthly event that celebrates the arts and promotes a social gathering of the Downtown art galleries.

Art Bank Florals on Display

Hope to see you all at the next First Friday (February 3rd) at the Art Bank. I have a number of new pieces on display.

Brides Across Indy

An event catered to the bride to be, this event planned for you the bride to be, groom to be, Maid of honor, Mother (in law), or best friend to have a full day experience of what planning your wedding will be. 


Brides Across Indy  is an EXPERIENCE... Clay Petals will be at the Fishers Banquet Center. If you know anyone planning a wedding, please share this information. This promises to be a very special event.