Another critter drama…

Living in the country is wonderful, but one never knows what kind of wildlife will cross one’s path or decide to move in and take refuge from the frigid climate of a midwest winter.  After finally catching the mouse that had been residing in my studio, another...

Back by popular demand…

I’ve recently had several requests for my bronze metal clay sea urchin embellishments so I put my beading project aside for several days, sequestered myself in the metals studio, and created several collections of these.  Each urchin, individually hand-made by...

I feel an onset on inspiration in the air!

Or perhaps I should say “in the sea”! These images of brightly colored fish have me contemplating another project. The Delica colors are so yummy, I can hardly contain my enthusiasm! Now I just have to decide which type of cuff to proceed with…perhaps an adaptation of...

Well, it didn't take long…

It’s hard to believe that several weeks ago my beading table was pristine…clear of any clutter or debris. Utter chaos happens when a shipment of Delica beads arrives at the same time that I’m assembling beading kits. One scenario without the other is bad enough, but...