Phoenix Rising Creative Design

09/04/2026

The Valley Art Festival and Studio Tour starts tomorrow, and we’re bringing our wine barrel art along for the ride.

We’ve been busy turning reclaimed wine barrel staves into functional pieces with a little personality—including wine stoppers, bottle openers, and other one-of-a-kind creations.

If you’re heading to the festival, come find us, say hello, and see what we’ve been making. You might even find something that makes you rethink what a wine barrel can become.

Planning to be there? Come say hi - https://www.chamavalleyartfest.org/

09/04/2026

Because putting a cork back in it is technically a solution. But it’s not a very pretty one.

Our Wine Barrel Stave Wine Stoppers give that half-finished bottle a little more personality.

Made from reclaimed wine barrel staves, each stopper combines rustic character with a practical purpose—because your favorite bottle deserves better than a random piece of plastic.

And yes, they make a pretty great gift for the person who says, “Just one glass.”

We’re featuring these and more wine barrel art at the upcoming Chama Valley Art Festival and Studio Tour.

Find your favorite: https://www.phoenixrisingcreates.com/product-page/wine-barrel-stave-wine-stoppers

09/02/2026

Your bottle deserves better than a drawer full of junk-drawer tools.

This week, we’re celebrating all things wine barrel art as we get ready for the upcoming Valley Art Festival and Studio Tour .

One of the newest pieces in our collection? Our Wine Stave Bottle Opener—made from an actual wine barrel stave, with magnets on the back to catch the lids.

Functional? Absolutely.
Conversation starter? Definitely.
Excuse to open another bottle? We’re not saying it’s our fault.

See it before they all find their forever home: https://www.phoenixrisingcreates.com/product-page/wine-barrel-stave-bottle-opener

08/29/2026

I’ll be hitting the road next weekend for the Chama Valley Art Festival and Studio Tour —surrounded by makers, artists, beautiful things, and probably a few things I absolutely do not need but will somehow bring home.

If you love handmade art, creative people, and discovering something you didn’t know you needed, come say hello.

Learn more: https://www.chamavalleyartfest.org/

On Labor Day weekend, local artists around Chama, New Mexico open their studio doors to visitors for the studio tour while other local artists display and sell their work throughout the village for the Chama Valley Arts Fest.

08/27/2026

Some quilts are made to keep you warm. This one was made to tell a story.

Meet Scatterlings—a recent quilt I made for a friend from Uganda.

The name felt fitting: pieces from different places, colors, and moments coming together to create something completely its own.

A little like friendship, really. Different backgrounds. Different stories. Somehow, it all works beautifully together.

And honestly… isn’t that what handmade art does best?

Made to be loved, used, and remembered.

I'd love to help you create a custom one-of-a-kind piece for you. (Link in bio)

08/22/2026

Looks like 100 hours of math. Takes way less time (and zero crying) once you know the secret.

The Pineapple Block has a reputation for being a total diva, but you don’t have to tackle it alone.

Schedule a one-on-one or group class at Phoenix Rising Creates and learn how to lay out your colors for maximum pop, trim with precision, and piece together this geometric masterpiece without pulling your hair out.

Whether you're creating a mini wall hanging or starting your next full quilt, you’ll leave with sharper points and more confidence.

Schedule your class here: https://www.phoenixrisingcreates.com/service-page/pineapple-block-quilts?referral=service_list_widget

08/19/2026

If your quilt isn’t making you stop and stare at it a little, did you even quilt?

This quilt is proof that the back deserves just as much attention as the front. Bold patterns, beautiful stitching, and enough visual interest to make you flip the quilt over… repeatedly.

Because sometimes “just the backing” is clearly an understatement.

Want to create something worth showing off from every angle? Schedule your class in our Ojo Caliente, NM studio and let’s get quilting -

https://www.phoenixrisingcreates.com/book-online

08/13/2026

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CREATIVITY!

As promised, here’s a closer look at some of the pillows created by the talented kids at Española Valley Fiber Arts Center Summer Kids Camp.

I loved seeing how each camper chose their fabrics, colors, and details to make something completely their own. No two pillows are alike—and that’s my favorite part.

They did such a great job, and I hope they’re as proud of their creations as I am of them!

Which one is your favorite?

08/13/2026

During Española Valley Fiber Arts Center Summer Kids Camp, we turned fabric, creativity, and a whole lot of personality into pillows the kids could actually take home.

Every pillow was different—which is exactly how it should be.

It was such a pleasure sharing my love of fiber art with these kids. They jumped in, got creative, and did an amazing job. I loved seeing their personalities come through in every pillow.

Stay tuned for a closer look at their great work!

08/09/2026

WARNING: Taking a creative class may cause unexpected happiness.

Side effects may include:
• Losing track of time
• Making something you love
• Meeting creative people
• Wanting to try another project

From sewing and quilting techniques to unique fiber art projects, Phoenix Rising Creates offers hands-on opportunities to learn, experiment, and create.

Ready to try something new? Find your next creative adventure today - https://www.phoenixrisingcreates.com/book-online