Making Music
I’m in my studio listening to the tinky strumming of one of the many ukuleles that now live in our home. The song is “I’ll Fly Away,” followed by some other bluegrass tunes that, when played on the tiny instrument, have a laid-back vacation-y feel. What is it about ukuleles? They’re adorable. They’re fun. Their [...]
Mother of the Year
There are days, and even weeks, when the conditions are ripe for me to make a rash of questionable parenting choices. For my family, the past two weeks have been chock full of reasons I will not be nominated for mother of the year. I wonder if I really should have… …taught the girls how [...]
Wedding Ring Workshop
What’s better than an opportunity that falls into your lap when you least expect it? A while back, a customer sent me this article about make-your-own-wedding-ring workshops, thinking I might be interested. I immediately connected with the concept and loved the idea of helping people make their own wedding bands. But just as I was [...]
Gift Show Wrap Up
Hooray for April! Which is to say, hooray March is over and out. Yay, for the big show being done with, for the peas starting to sprout, for school vacation, and for the start of the regular retail art market/show season. I know that some of you are waiting to hear how the wholesale show [...]
An Update from Ambroultville
Has it been over three weeks since I was last here? Hm. Time flies when you’re living in eternal spring, I guess. It’s been glorious here the past month, which is to say it’s been very un-winter like. For the first February school vacation I can remember, we went hiking instead of sledding. And when [...]
Net Goodness, for You
I made these super easy duct tape flowers for the girls for Valentine’s Day, and then we all made a whole bunch more together. They are adorable and colorful in a vase, and even cuter as pencil toppers. You can find a plethora (inside joke for any Three Amigos fans out there) of tutorials [...]
I’m Streaking!
Um, who qualified me to do what I’m doing? Artist, jewelry designer, fabricator, metalsmith–all describe me? You’re joking, right? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, as I try to grow my business which inherently includes taking risks and stepping out of the comfort zone. When I dream big AG Ambroult dreams that voice [...]
Start with Pajamas
Start with outgrown pajama pants… …and end up with these cute jersey knit bracelets, tutorial here. Start with a flannel nightgown… …and end up with a monkey vest and a cat kerchief …and a few eye pillows, stuffed with rice and lavender buds. Simple, free, and fun.
5 Steps in the Right Direction in 2011
Admittedly, I’m a little late with this 2011 wrap up post, but what’s the harm in mentioning a few great things that happened for AG Ambroult, here at tail end of January? 1. My Copper Ring was featured in Boston Magazine in April, 2011. I got a huge response from this and sold no less [...]
Super Horsey and the Fruitie
Once upon a time there was a horse named Super Horsey, who busied himself with all things super hero. Saving New York City ? No big. Super Horsey has some friends called the Fruities. The Fruities are multi-talented athletes and all around happy folks (look at those smiles!). Skiing and weight lifting are among their [...]
