Studio by Sculpey Clay
Magnolias, Trays and Paint Class

We created magnolias in clay class yesterday and I love the way they turned out.

Ann

Alice

Elaine and me

Elaine

This was her first class and she won the drawing and got to take home the magnolia I created.

Carol

This was Carols first time in my class as well and it was so much fun having her and her friend Elaine in class!

Sherry

We also created a tray with textured clay

Roz

Alice

Barb

In paint class last week we painted Daffodils again and a sweet bouquet of flowers using basic One Stroke strokes.

mine

Megan

Sue

mine

Josephine

Nancy

Sue

Don't forget to enter my OWOH giveaway - see post below. Click on the world button in the post and it will take you over to the OWOH headquarters hosted by Lisa O. There are some fabulous (over 400) artists participating with some of the most beautiful and creative giveways I've ever seen!

Wednesday my middle son had a basketball game and the night before he was so nervous. He was telling us at dinner that this kid on the other team (their star player) was incredible and it was his job to guard him. This kid averages about 20 pts. a game and my son did such a fabulous job guarding him that he ended up with 2 pts. for the whole game. Our team has won 9 games this season and lost 2 (one being to this team that they beat on Wed.) YIPPEE! I think that is their best record in quite some time for the school. They've made the playoffs finally! Just wish I knew how to sit there quietly ~ always intend to keep my mouth shut but ALWAYS end up on my feet screaming and yelling ~ especially at the refs. Have to get some control before the playoffs.

My parents are coming back in town today after visiting my other two sisters and we get to spend the week with them before they had back to Germany. Will hopefully get lots of pictures with them and the boys!

OTHER GOOD NEWS ~ as most of you know my hubby retired from the Air Force after 22 years in November and he interviewed for a job on Thurs. and found out yesterday that he got the job! YIPPEE!! He is the most organized, proficient, and dedicated person I know and I know that company will LOVE having him work there! I have to admit though that I have enjoyed not having to get up early in the morning as he got up, got the kids off to school, cleaned the house, did the laundry, dishes, etc. I've always said that he is the main reason I get as much done as I do (creating wise) because he leaves very little for me to do around the house. Now, I will go back to my schedule routine of cleaning once he starts work - bathrooms on Mondays and Fridays, sheets on Fridays - it makes it so much easier to schedule those days so I know what needs to be done and it keeps it clean! I'm spoiled!! I appreciate him so much though and for one minute wouldn't dream of taking him for granted!!

Well, enough about all that! Have a great weekend. The boys are off to a movie and I'm gonna play with paint and clay!!

Blessings,

Sandy

edit: update 2/13/09
CONGRATULATIONS! JANET FROM THE LAVENDER LOFT & DANIELLE FROM COLLECTIVE ELEMENTS BLOG! THANKS FOR GETTING IN TOUCH WITH ME ALREADY AND YOUR CREATIONS ARE THE WAY!


edit Feb.12th 7:25a.m. COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED AND WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN THIS AFTERNOON! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SWEET COMMENTS AND PARTICIPATION! LISA,THANKS FOR HOSTING SUCH A FABULOUS EVENT!



ONE WORLD ONE HEART GIVEAWAY


This is such a fabulous giveawy that Lisa O. has hosted for the last 3 years and I'm so excited to have participated in all of them.































This year I have two things to giveaway~
1. a cork board that I created with corks and hand sculpted grapes and leaves that I made out of Studio by Sculpey clay. 2. a french tin wall bucket with a sunflower that I created out of Studio by Sculpey clay.
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and I will pick 2 winners on Feb. 12th . The first name I draw will get the grapes and the second name drawn will get the sunflower tin.






I will be posting in between so make sure that you comment on this post to enter the giveaway! If you aren't a blogger please make sure to leave your email address so that I can get in touch with you.
PLUS, don't forget to click on the world above to go the OWOH headquarters and see all the amazing generous bloggers taking part in this giveaway! The partcipants are on the right hand side of Lisa's blog.
Blessings,
Sandy

I'm having a giveaway on Monday ~ make sure you come by check it out!
It's all part of the One World One Heart annual giveaway and I'll link you to some amazing,
fabulous people out there that are participating!






I also wanted to tell you all about a family that is in need of prayers right now. Kelly over at Kelly's Korner just had her baby and there have been some complications. Please go on over to her blog and PLEASE PRAY for them all!




Blessings,
Sandy

You know you've been away too long when....you forget your password to sign in to update!

That's what happen to me yesterday. I was going to update and didn't remember my password until my hubby and sat down and updated some files on the computer.

I've been playing with clay lots - Will share some of the others when I am able to but this is one I can share. My friend Lori gave me all these surfaces/project pieces in November that didn't sell at her garage sale cause she knew I'd do something with them.

Well, when I looked at the toothbrush holder I wasn't quite sure at first what I was going to do with it but this is what popped into my head!

It's made with Studio by Sculpey clay and I just love the way it turned out!

Last week I went back to Florida and assisted with a Level 2 certification. I had so much fun and I just love being around that many people that have a passion for painting! Ladies from all over the country (one snowbird from England) and of course hanging out with Donna Dewberry is always inspiring!

I've also gotten back to teaching classes after a way too long break. My last class was around Dec. 21 and we were back on Monday ~ painting peonies. I sure do miss my students when I take a break. They give me so much more than they know!!

mine

Josie

Sue

Sherry

Nelda

It was Nelda's first class with me ~ she is such a sweetie!

It was also her birthday and she won the drawing and took home the project piece I painted with them in class.

Ann

Sherry

Yesterday we painted Narcissus(Daffodils) on this beautiful oval slate.

I got to present Roz with the bag she won for the holiday drawing I did! She was so thrilled to win and receive a new tote bag signed by the Donna Dewberry! (What's going on with my hair?eew)

Jenny

Roz

Sherry

Tonja

This was Tonja's first class with me and she jumped right in and did such a fabulous job.

Kim

This was Kim's first class with me ~ didn't she did a fabulous job! (We bowl together on the same bowling leaque) and we're now friends on Facebook too!

Kim won the drawing and got to take home the project piece I painted.

I'm getting ready for the One World One Heart giveaway (this is my 3rd year participating) that I'll post here on Jan. 19th! Make sure to come back and see what I'm giving away as well as clicking on the EARTH button on my sidebar to check out the others giving away items. I think last year there were over 400 participants! How cool is that.

I've also been busy getting ready for my very first STUDIO HOME DIMENSIONS CLAY CERTIFICATION! It will be held Feb. 12-14 here in Middle GA and if you live in the area and want to come/want more information check out my website at http://www.sandymctier.com/ under the certification page!!

January has always been a GET ORGANIZED month for me ~ every year. I wish I were able to stay organized through out the year so that come the new year I didn't have to take a week to get it all together and organized. Old habits die hard though. Hubby and I have been going through drawers (those dreaded junk drawers) and yesterday we made it through only 2 - yes, I have more than 1 ~ shameful I know.

Well, the drawers, closets, cabinets and other hidden cluttered areas in my home are screaming at me to get them cleaned so I'll see y'all later!

Blessings,
Sandy

First post for 2009!

Wow! Didn't realize I had been away for so long on my blog!
It's one of my hopes this year ~ to be a better blogger and better bloggin friend!
I was busy at work last week working on my website with my brother-in-law THANK YOU David! I've wanted a website like FOREVER and I finally have one. I am hoping to get stuff in the STORE part of my site very soon.
Check it out here: Sandy McTier
I'm off to Florida again today - right after I go bowl with my bowling league. Going to audit another painting certification which will be a lot of fun!
Have a fabulous day.
Sandy

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

We've had such a fabulous day. My hubands siblings and families came down and we've had so much fun today ~ laughing and eating and playing games!

We ALL managed to stay up long enough to see the ball drop (on TV) in Times Square. Some of us adults were ready to go to bed at 8p.m. but played some more games and before we knew it it was midnight!

I hope you have the BEST 2009! I pray it is your best year ever!!

Many Blessings,
Sandy