Mar 9, 20231 min read
It’s Been One of Those Weeks…
I didn’t get any beading accomplished much as I tried. I’ve been busy being a cat mom, which entails ensuring that our bully cat,...
Feb 28, 20231 min read
My New Bead Buddy!
Georgie is the latest addition to our family...well sort of. Jackson isn't in total agreement with that statement and he would like to...
Feb 20, 20231 min read
I'm So Ready for Spring!
There's still snow on the ground and the sky is dreary gray, and I need some color...BIG TIME! I'd pulled these earrings from my shop a...
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Just For Fun...
My "Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings" tutorial calls for Delica beads, but I thought it would be interesting to make a fob substituting...
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Time to Say Goodbye…
Another design is being retired. My “Empress Ming Cuff” is one of the very first geometric cuffs that I designed. Frankly, I’ve enjoyed...
Jan 22, 20232 min read
It's Been Stressful...
Aside from being scheduled for a medical procedure this week, a stray cat has adopted us! We noticed a cat outside our house in early...
Jan 16, 20231 min read
I’m Making Up For Lost Time…
Yay! It seems my beading Muse is going to stay around for a while! After a long hiatus, she is now whispering in my ear and suggesting...
Jan 7, 20231 min read
Time to Retire...
I created the "Safari" Cuff in 2013. I love this design, but I really must make room for new work. Although the tutorial will still be...
Dec 24, 20221 min read
Unlike the Grinch Who Stole Christmas…
I love Christmas! Decorated trees, twinkly lights, brightly wrapped presents, snow, and the feeling of goodwill toward mankind and peace...
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Happy Winter Solstice!
It’s officially the shortest day and the first day of winter. To celebrate, Mother Nature has decided to send us a blizzard! Heavy snow...
Dec 12, 20221 min read
A Few Months Ago...
I posted a photo of a "find" from a resale shop. It was to be a project to do indoors when weather turns cold. Well, winter weather has...
Nov 30, 20221 min read
If You Haven't Started...
It's really time to think about those on your list and things they might like for Holiday gifts! And what bead enthusiast wouldn't love...
Nov 26, 20221 min read
What’s Not to Like?
If you need business cards, Moo is having a 25% off sale! I ordered these mini cards a few days ago and they just arrived. I couldn’t be...
Nov 20, 20221 min read
Last Day for Savings!
Holiday gift-giving season is rapidly approaching so why not get a head start! In my Etsy shop you will find one-of-a-kind earrings,...
Nov 18, 20221 min read
Day 2...
It's the second day of my sale. These are resin cabochons that I made and they're just waiting to be used in a bead embroidery or other...
Nov 6, 20221 min read
I Spy…
A new project…it’s just what I needed to jumpstart my enthusiasm for beading. As I’d mentioned before, my beading muse has been...
Oct 15, 20221 min read
It's Time to Spruce up the Shop!
I've just added six lovely brocade pouches and each is filled with a color-coordinated treasure trove of beads, crystals, Swarovski...
Oct 10, 20221 min read
Beads to the Rescue Once Again!
This happens around the same time every year as I shelve my summer wardrobe and transition into my fall/winter garments. I’ll put on one...
Oct 3, 20221 min read
What A Find!
I have a home decor project slated for upcoming cold winter days! I was perusing our local thrift store and came across this jewelry...
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Play Day…
I’ve been gathering small gemstone cabochons with the intent of creating long, draping earring collections. When I don’t have a...
