The DVDs are here!

Interweave press recently had a sale so I figured it was the opportune time to select several that I’d wanted for some time. These four consist of DVDs from Helen Driggs, Gail Crosman Moore, and Susan Lenart Kazmer. Considering that I’ll be taking a class from Susan...

Time to repair….

I have worn my “Mermaid” Cuff to death!  Life is short and I refuse to save my beadwork for so-called special occasions because frankly, at my age, I consider every day to be a special occasion! Wearing a sparkly, razzle-dazzle piece of jewelry makes me happy and...

A new geometric cuff is in the works…

I’m making headway on my latest cuff design (thus far inspired by Wings and Horns in CGB).  As yet, I’m not sure what I will do when I begin working off the MRAW (modified right angle weave) foundation band. I have several ideas in mind, all of which dance in my...

Sequins…

Sequins…they’re not just for tutus and costumes.They are great jewelry components as well! As seen in the variation of my “Creative Components Wrap” (inspired by CGB) in the last photo, When stacked together and strung on memory wire, they become delightful spacers!...

More fun with the Creative Components Wrap!

I’m in the midst of working on a new geometric cuff, but I felt the need for a brief interlude. My incentive was a project that could be beaded quickly and worn for an upcoming special occasion. Several months ago I wrote a tutorial for the “Creative Components Wrap”...