What We’ve Been Creating Lately: Early Spring Edition
Take a behind‑the‑scenes tour of the new spring pieces we’ve been creating at MCatz Creations, featuring colorful mosaics, reclaimed wood art, and bright floral designs now available in our shop.
Breaking News: I Posted on the Blog Again
Apparently I forgot this blog existed for a minute, but the studio definitely didn’t stop. This catch‑up post is a little tour of what we’ve been building lately—coastal reclaimed‑wood walls, rustic florals, bright abstract canvases, and shimmery little mermaid bowls—plus ideas for custom pieces if you want something made just for your space.
Emerald Tides: Shifting the Ombre Obsession
Emerald Tides brings together my love of ombre, geometric woodwork, and the Shou Sugi Ban technique—all in one unapologetically green-and-blue mosaic. This post walks through every messy, experimental step: from cutting and arranging wood pieces to burning, painting, and glittering up carved “rivers.” If you’ve ever wondered what happens when optimism meets a table full of tiny wood bits, you’re in the right place!
Starlit Showgirl: My Orange Era Artistic Adventure
Step behind the scenes of my very first solo frame project with “Starlit Showgirl”—a vibrant, imperfect, and proudly handmade piece inspired by the bold Orange Era sweeping art and pop culture. From charring wood to layering pink, purple, and orange hues, this post captures the messy magic, lessons learned, and the excitement of creating something uniquely my own.
Magenta Mirage Tealight Holder: Yes, It Was Once Just a Boring Block
Ever wonder what happens when you hand a block of pine, some power tools, and a bit of magenta paint to a guy with a clever streak? My husband’s latest creation for mcatz creations brings humor and handiwork together in the Magenta Mirage tealight holder. From raw wood to dazzling table centerpiece (with a few jokes and a scorch mark or two along the way), here’s the story behind the sparks and shimmer.
Burn, Baby, Burn: Two Handy Souls, One Torchy Obsession
Discover how I transformed a plain wooden frame into my signature Starlit Showgirl art piece with fire, ombré paint, and glitter in this shou sugi ban DIY tutorial. Ready to spark your creativity?