Jul 12, 20142 min read
Photographing jewelry can be a challenge...
I am by no means a professional photographer, but I’ve learned a lot since I started photographing my work. I’ll admit I know next to...
Jul 7, 20141 min read
It seems like it's taken an eternity, but....
It's finally here...I'm perusing Jean Power's long-awaited "Geometric Beadwork - Volume 2"! For those who like beading books that contain...
Jul 3, 20141 min read
Getting a shipment of beads is just the tip of the iceberg….
Then comes the sorting, taking inventory, repackaging into more manageable containers and writing the color number/description on the...
Jun 27, 20141 min read
I’d been thinking about getting one of these for several years and…
This year at Bead and Button, I “bit the bullet” and splurged on Brenda Schweder’s “Now That’s a Jig” tool along with almost every...
Jun 23, 20141 min read
More handmade Czech Spike beads!
I've added additional colors to the Czech Spike beads and " Baby Spike " beads listings in my Etsy shop. Silky Matte Gold (which ranges...
Jun 20, 20141 min read
Undoubtedly...
Since it’s creation five years ago, the “Shell and Spines” Cuff" tutorial and beading kit in Neutral colourways has been most often...
Jun 15, 20141 min read
Oh….I love this cuff!
The “Fantasy Floral” Cuff is now gracing my wrist and I am utterly taken with it! The winged petals are accented with tiny horned pods...
Jun 11, 20141 min read
Fused glass treasures from class...
Aside from enameling, I had never worked with glass, but had always been tempted by the beauty of fused glass cabochons, so when I saw...
Jun 9, 20141 min read
Post Show Treasure!
I never know what goodies I’ll come home with from Bead & Button! Besides purchasing a new Fretz hammer with interchangeable heads, this...
Jun 5, 20141 min read
Wild Thang!
Another entry in Bead Dreams..this one from Stephanie and Michael Eddy. This is anything but tame!
Jun 4, 20141 min read
Let the fun begin!
Kissed the cat and my husband as I went out the door and drove almost four hours through rain, but I've arrived safely in Milwaukee and...
Jun 2, 20141 min read
In light of the fact that...
I'm taking a metals class from Jeff Fulkerson at Bead&Button, I'm packing my travel case with the required hammers (ball peen, chasing,...
May 29, 20141 min read
Judy's latest...
Judy Drew sent me this photo of her finished "Loch Ness - Sea Dragon III" Wrap (inspired by CGB ) and she is thrilled with the way it...
May 27, 20141 min read
Getting ready for Bead&Button!
I’m busy packing tools and equipment that I'll need for the classes I’m taking at Bead&Button. Thankfully, I don’t have to take much for...
May 24, 20141 min read
A lovely surprise!
Lorena Angulo’s book “Behind the Brooch” arrived in my mailbox today and after a brief perusal, I must say that I am overwhelmed with the...
May 22, 20141 min read
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...
May 20, 20141 min read
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,...
May 19, 20141 min read
A nice surprise!
Some time ago my friend, Verda, had purchased beading kits for my “ Sea Dragon Wrap” , “Sea Dragon Wrap Variation” , and the “Loch Ness...
May 17, 20141 min read
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...
May 15, 20141 min read
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...
