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!
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.
A pint-sized unicorn, a dash of creative spontaneity, and a healthy dose of glitter—this project proves that even simple ideas can turn into magical decor. See how a little experimenting led to an even better end result, with sparkle sealed in for good.
Discover the step-by-step (and sparkle-by-sparkle) journey behind my “Crystal Tides” art pair, inspired by my husband’s dazzling “Crystal Aurora.” From blank canvas to glitter explosion, follow along with photos, creative confessions, and a few laughs as I turn paint, crystals, and glass into two vibrant, textured works ready for their Etsy debut!
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.
Welcome to the McatzCreations blog, where we dive into mixed media art techniques that spark our curiosity. From ancient shou sugi ban wood burning to bold abstract canvas compositions, we recreate and reimagine the styles that move us. What You’ll… Welcome to McatzCreations: Where Curiosity Meets Creation
