Smoldering Hemlock: Burned Handicrafts and Jewelry

06/05/2026

What's inspiring you this week?

For work this week, I spent a lot of time in Detroit monitoring construction on an archaeological site. Having spent a lot of time in Detroit for work in recent years, I have always seen morning glory vines in odd areas. Usually adorning alleys, driveways, along fences by houses, all which make sense...but never in the middle of a parking lot. Even though they're pretty, they are invasive plants and have a tendency to drown out any other plant in their vicinity...but I found their growth in this parking lot to be slightly inspiring. Growing strong despite their environment.

06/03/2026

THIS WEEKEND, June 7, I will be at Green Witch Gardens for Embrace Monroe's Kaleidoscope pride market. Lots of amazing vendors will be there with me! 💚🌈🌿

05/31/2026

North Monroe Street Church
Shop with a Purpose!
5-31-26
1pm-6pm

05/29/2026

What inspires you these days?

A friend asked me what my favorite frog was. I had to really think about it. I picked spring peepers because I love hearing them come back in the spring, and they remind me of warm summer nights. I think I need to woodburn a few of these small guys.

My full time job is as an archaeologist, working in environmental compliance and consulting. I was on a fieldwork project over the past few days, and while the entire place was covered in poison ivy...there were many pretty flowering plants. Made friends with a heron who lives in the nearby marsh. I need to woodburn one of those guys too.

I've been experimenting with wool felting lately. I do plan on selling a fre of them, but the early ones are always a bit rough and the process needs to be honed a bit. Not bad for my first ones, though. So far I've made mice, bears, frogs and bunnies. Would love suggestions. That mouse is looking at me like, 👀 👁👁 I also shared a couple of mouse arrangements that I made for friends recently.

05/25/2026

I'll be there along with a TON of amazing vendors and makers!

Step into color, creativity, and community with Embrace Monroe at this year’s Pride Art Fest! Where art, identity, and joy collide in the most beautiful way. 🌈

🎨 Local artists
🛍️ Unique vendors
🚚 Food trucks
💖 LGBTQ+ community celebration

This is a space to be seen, celebrated, and surrounded by love. Come explore, connect, support q***r creators, and experience Pride through a kaleidoscope of expression.

Bring your friends, your family, and your full authentic self. 🏳️‍🌈

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05/19/2026

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05/19/2026

Excited to be there for this Pride event 💐 shout out to Embrace Monroe and Green Witch Gardens for putting this market together. Lots of fantastic friends and makers will be there!

🌈 Vendor Spotlight: Smoldering Hemlock 🌈

We’re so excited to welcome Smoldering Hemlock: Burned Handicrafts and Jewelry to Embrace Pride Art Fest 2026: Kaleidoscope! 🎨✨

Smoldering Hemlock brings a beautifully crafted collection of wood-burned decor and wearable pieces, each made with care, detail, and a distinct handmade touch. Their work transforms natural materials into expressive, artistic designs that celebrate creativity and individuality. 🌿🔥

If you love unique handcrafted decor, statement wearables, and supporting small creative businesses, you won’t want to miss their booth this summer!

Come support local makers, celebrate q***r community, and discover something meaningful with us! 🏳️‍🌈

🗓 June 7, 2026
📍 Green Witch Gardens (8930 S Custer Rd, Monroe, MI)
⏰ 12–6 PM

👉 Find out more about this vendor: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bf7YACKUc/

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05/12/2026

Featuring some new stuff and things that have gone off to their new homes recently...

05/02/2026

I didn't have a ton of time in the past two months to put together much creature or cryptid themed material for today's market, which is a huge bummer. If you know me personally, you understand that I go hard for both of those things. However, I did have the chance to experiment with making more Little Guys (a loose and slightly amorphous category of creatures, I'm sure), both on wood and in wool.

12/12/2025

This is the third time over the past few weeks that someone tried logging into my Instagram account. Making my folks aware, in case you see some weird stuff posted there that's unlike my normal content. (All passwords are changed.)