by Barbara | Aug 29, 2014 | An Aside, Beads and Materials, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind
One can never have enough! When I saw these cigar boxes in a second-hand shop, I knew they would come in handy for storing craft supplies and miscellaneous items! Not only are they useful, I find them to be pleasingly decorative for leaving out on my beading table....
by Barbara | Aug 25, 2014 | An Aside, Beading, Beads and Materials, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, One-of-a-Kind
It is not at all surprising that I am getting little work done these days…I seem to have less time than ever of late. While I’m not the earliest of risers (usually around 7:30 or 8 a.m.), it’s seldom that I get into the studio before the morning is almost over....
by Barbara | Aug 21, 2014 | Beading, Beads and Materials, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind
While I don’t have time to start work on a new beading project at the moment, I’m thinking about the piece I plan to make next. For the past few months I’ve been contemplating making another geometrically beaded wrap. I’ve made three thus far…the Sea Dragon Wrap and...
by Barbara | Aug 18, 2014 | An Aside, Beading, One-of-a-Kind
There is so much going on right now! Managing the dynamics between Peekaboo and the kittens and attending to their well-being (mental and physical) takes a lot of time and energy. I think it will be a while before our household regains equilibrium and life as we know...
by Barbara | Aug 14, 2014 | An Aside, Beads and Materials, Components, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
A huge “Thank you” to everyone who has ordered kits and tutorials from Barbara Briggs Designs…to date I’ve had nine-hundred-ninety-nine sales in my Etsy shop! I’m celebrating the thousandth sale by giving a special gift to the next...
by Barbara | Aug 9, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Metal Clay, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
Yesterday a box from Kalmbach Publishing arrived in my mailbox. My first thought was, “What could this be?” Inside was “Creative Beading – Volume 9”, the latest in the series of “Creative Beading – the Best Projects of the Year from Bead&Button Magazine” books....
by Barbara | Aug 8, 2014 | An Aside, Beading, Designer Patterns, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind
We have now had Jackson and Cooper one week and they are amazing and wonderful and we love them madly! Whether animal or human, one just never quite knows how a new addition(s) to the family will be accepted. We are still in the learning phase. Peekaboo is not...
by Barbara | Aug 3, 2014 | An Aside, Beading, Beads and Materials, One-of-a-Kind
Don’t be surprised if you don’t see many posts from me during the next few weeks. Thanks to Purr-Fection Animal Rescue and Shelter, we’ve just adopted two adorable eleven week-old kittens. These furry little bundles of energy are so cute that I just want to spend...
