Wahoo! Here in Redlands, the kids go back to school in early August! They’re on a modified traditional schedule, which means they only have 2 months off in the summer, and longer December and Spring breaks. This means they’re done with the whole first semester, exams and all, before Christmas, which makes lots of sense.… Continue Reading
It’s time for another Ask Candy post over at Alamode Stuff Blog. I’ve got a really great question to answer from Cyn of River Dog Prints about tie dyeing with kids! I’ve tie dyed with groups of kids lots of times so I have lots of info and hints along the way to make it successful.… Continue Reading
I’m still in web spruce up mode. I’ve finally added another page to my shop with botanical sketch pillows. Continue Reading
With big brother Liam gone for two weeks at music camp, Logan has been a bit bored at home. We’ve had a bunch of playdates, which has helped, but he’s still been bored. Well, Daddy has coined a new phrase “PaleonTOYagy”. The excavation of old toys from deep in the closet that have been forgotten for… Continue Reading
Whoo Nellie! I’m sorry if you RSS readers got like four posts from me in the past 24 hours, I’ve been re-vamping the tutorial area of my website. What is it they say about the shoe maker’s children? Well, Candied Pixels has been working hard on FIVE sites this summer and yet, I’ve not paid… Continue Reading
Ever wonder how I figured out how to take pictures of scarves like these? Edit: This was a guest post for a blog that is defunct, so now I’m re-publishing it here! For the larger items I need to photograph, like bags & scarves, I had been setting up in front of the new white… Continue Reading
This is an older post that was a guest post for a blog that is defunct, so now I’m re-publishing it here! My art is visual, I need great pictures, so people can see what I do. And if people are going to spend their hard earned money on something I created, I want them … Continue Reading
Last Friday was a totally fun day! The IQF show in Long Beach is HUGE! The day passed in a blur, but I did get some time to see some great art quilts. This cool 3-d piece really grabbed my attention right away. It’s by Felisa Lyons, from La Habra Heights in California, and I… Continue Reading