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Cruisin’ with Polymer Clay

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bc3.JPGNever have enough time for your favorite hobby?  Need a vacation?  Why not mix both on a crafting cruise!

Check out the following:

Polymer Paradise with Lisa Pavelka, sails next April with classes from Christie Friesen, Desiree McCrorey and Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg.

Clay Carnival Ahoy ’08 with Donna Kato and Carnival Clay instructors Leslie Blackford, Kim Cavender, Cathy Johnston, Sue Kelsey, Jacqueline Lee.  Their adventure is planned for late October 2008.

Both of these cruises have some of the top instructors in the field of polymer clay.  Lisa and Donna have both taught on the Carol Duvall Craft Cruise and have put together dream vacations for polymer clay enthusiasts.

Love beads as much as your clay, why not mix both? Visit Bead Cruise 2008.  This will be my third annual event as the organizer of the official Bead Cruise. Joining me are Marcia DeCoster, Eni Oken, Rachel Nelson-Smith and Beverly Herman.  We take our beads to the high seas early March.  While beads are the focus of this cruise, there are still a few spaces open in my polymer clay beadmaking class.  There will be beadmaking demos in the evenings along with dedicated space for our polymer clay addicts!

No matter which cruise appeals to you, crafting and cruising make a perfect vacation.  Along with the classes and making wonderful new friends, you are treated like royalty on the ships.  And did I mention there is food 24 hours a day and tropical islands involved?  What could be more perfect?

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Etsy Feature – DIY Face Planter Pottery Template

Quirky, fun, and full of personality—this DIY Face Planter Pottery Template is the kind of project that makes everyone smile. Planters are already a favorite for potters because they’re so versatile, but when you add a playful face into the mix? You’ve got a conversation starter, a gift idea, and a cheerful addition to your home all in one.

What It Is

This template guides you step-by-step in slab-building a face-shaped planter. You’ll get the form sorted out easily, leaving all the creativity in the decorating stage—think glasses, freckles, funny noses, bright lips, or even exaggerated cartoon features. It’s essentially a blank canvas with character built right in.

Why It’s Fun and Functional

  • Customizable: Each planter can be as unique as the person making it—no two faces will ever be the same. 
  • Beginner-Friendly: Templates take away the guesswork, letting you focus on the fun. 
  • Gift-Worthy: Perfect as a handmade present for plant lovers or anyone who loves whimsical décor. 
  • Practical: A planter you’ll actually use, not just display. 

Creative Ideas for Your Planter

  • Add bright glazes to create bold personalities. 
  • Use matte neutrals for a more modern, sculptural look. 
  • Give each face a “hairstyle” with trailing plants like string of pearls, ferns, or succulents. 
  • Try a family set—different faces for different family members or moods. 

Why You’ll Love This Project

This planter template is more than just pottery—it’s playful art. The finished piece brings life and laughter into any space, and because you can customize it endlessly, it’s the kind of project you’ll want to make again and again.

You can find it here: DIY Face Planter Pottery Template on Etsy.

This post is part of my Etsy Feature series, where I highlight clay templates, tools, and creative projects that make pottery fun, approachable, and full of charm. This one is especially delightful because it gives you permission to play and be silly with your clay.

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