by Barbara | Feb 27, 2014 | An Aside, Beading, One-of-a-Kind
I haven’t been sick in a very long time, but my luck has run out! Considering that I haven’t been anywhere since I’ve returned home from vacation, I had to have gotten this bug en route back home. Planes are notorious as incubators for breeding...
by Barbara | Feb 24, 2014 | An Aside, Beads and Materials, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
I dare say the Myuki Corporation should be sending Kate McKinnon a hearty thank you. Sales of Delicas must be soaring thanks to Contemporary Geometric Beadwork. With the publication of CGB II fast approaching (have you ordered your copy?), chances are that higher...
by Barbara | Feb 23, 2014 | An Aside, Beads and Materials, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads
We’ve recently returned from a ten-day vacation. It was not as restful as I had hoped it would be. Back home in Illinois, the weather was (and continues to be) horrible. Water lines from the well in our housing development had frozen and several homes were...
by Barbara | Feb 22, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
I just love making these earrings and I know you will too! Good news…the “Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” beading kit (inspired by CGB and Jean Power) is now listed in my Etsy shop. Each kit contains enough beads to make either the short version or the tiered...
by Barbara | Feb 20, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tutorials
The tutorial for my “Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” design (inspired by CGB and Jean Power) is now listed in my Etsy shop! The eleven-page step by step tutorial is accompanied by forty color photos and has instructions for both earring versions (the shorter...
by Barbara | Feb 17, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Tutorials
I’ve just finished the tutorial for my latest earring design; “Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” and I’m presently busy proofreading it. I’ll have it listed in my Etsy shop in a few days! Inspired by Contemporary Geometric Beadwork...
by Barbara | Feb 14, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, One-of-a-Kind, Techniques
I was a Girl Scout and took the “Be prepared” motto to heart. In keeping with that, I never go anywhere without some sort of project…you know what they say about idle hands! In the event that I’m stuck in traffic or killing time in a...
by Barbara | Feb 11, 2014 | An Aside, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Jewelry kits, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
My new mini business cards have arrived and I love them! This time around the cards feature my geometric beaded works. I’m always so impressed with the quality of moo.com cards and the fast turn around…less than two weeks from the time they are ordered...
by Barbara | Feb 8, 2014 | An Aside, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Tutorials
I don’t know about you, but I use a lot of size 15/0 seed beads in my work. I especially like Toho seed beads. Available in loads of luscious colors, they pair beautifully with Delica beads! Their smooth rounded sides are kind to Fireline, my preferred beading...
by Barbara | Feb 6, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beads and Materials, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Tutorials
After creating beaded cuffs for the past year, I am more than ready to move on to an easy and speedy project. Earrings to the rescue! They are a fast fix for one who enjoys immediate gratification (that would be me!) and they also serve as samples for testing color...
