Collection No. 10- Valentine's 2022

At some point between the first wonky little clay experiments and this collection, something clicked: I finally felt like I knew what I was doing. 💘

By Valentine's Day 2022, polymer clay didn't feel like a brand-new medium I was figuring out anymore. I was feeling established in my craft, more confident in my techniques, and genuinely excited about the level of detail and finish I could achieve. And I loved the designs I was creating. Not just a few favorites, most of this collection is still something I'm proud to look back on.

There were sweet little cupcake hearts, Art Deco details, iridescent finishes, cowgirl boots, playful Gnomies, and plenty of pink and red. But of course this was Olive + Arrow, so the traditional romance came with a wink: some conversation hearts were decidedly less sentimental. Because nothing says Valentine's Day quite like a tiny handmade heart telling someone to F*CK OFF. 😂

These pieces did really well, and that meant a lot. It felt like my growing confidence wasn't just something I could see at the worktable, customers were responding to it, too. More than a seasonal drop, this was one of those collections that made me feel like I was really becoming the maker I wanted to be.