- Jan 21, 2013
- 1 min
It’s that time of year again and…
I’d rather be doing just about anything other than taxes. I’d gladly clean my cat’s litter box all day long in lieu of this boring task....
- Jan 12, 2013
- 2 min
I’m registered and ready!
It’s that time of year again – registration for the Bead&Button Show is open and classes are filling rapidly. I’ve signed up for four...
- Dec 30, 2012
- 1 min
What will the New Year bring?
Who knows? Frankly, the idea of being able to see into the future without the ability to change it is a frightening proposition. I...
- Dec 27, 2012
- 1 min
Santa was extremely generous this year…
I must admit that my Xmas list was a bit long. Some items were frivolous, fun things that I wouldn’t buy for myself, but are so very...
- Dec 24, 2012
- 1 min
As Santa said…
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! #BarbaraBriggs #Christmas
- Dec 18, 2012
- 1 min
This is how it starts…
When I contemplate a new design, whether it be a piece crafted in metal, polymer clay, or beadwork, I usually have a purpose in mind. In...
- Dec 12, 2012
- 1 min
This was worth the wait!
I’ve designed and written quite a few beading tutorials, but I must admit that I’m a total novice when it comes to stitching geometric...
- Dec 2, 2012
- 1 min
I’ve been waiting for this…
Look what showed up in my mailbox yesterday…the 2013 Bead and Button Show class catalogue! I’m going to have a lot of fun perusing this...
- Nov 21, 2012
- 1 min
Making progress…
I’ve been to my doctor for my post-op visit and she said I am healing well and there is no sign of infection. I must admit that while...
- Nov 19, 2012
- 1 min
What price beauty?
Jimmy Choo Empire (Photo credit: neonbubble) Hours pass slowly when one is recuperating. Sleep has given way to restlessness and being...
- Nov 15, 2012
- 1 min
Always stylish…
The Parisian take on Mary Janes! Just kidding. I’ll be wearing this darling pair of Frankenshoes (thus named because one must clomp...
- Oct 25, 2012
- 2 min
Every once in while…
I like to peruse other artist’s blogs. Several months ago Kate McKinnon wrote in her blog about the positive experiences she was having...
- Oct 15, 2012
- 1 min
Keepsakes are very special…
These are very old photos of my family on my mother’s side. The top photo was taken in the late 1930’s and shows my mother along with...
- Oct 8, 2012
- 1 min
Hattie Sanderson’s new book….
“Contemporary Metal Clay Rings” just arrived in my mailbox. What a delight! I’ve long admired Hattie’s designs – she could easily be...
- Oct 8, 2012
- 1 min
Of all the texturing tools I own…
This decorative tool is one of my favorites. I made it seven years ago while taking a PMC certification class taught by Barbara Becker...
- Oct 4, 2012
- 1 min
Waste not. Want not…
My parents pronounced that old adage often as I was growing up and and as a result, I am quite frugal. Food does not go to waste in this...
- Sep 20, 2012
- 1 min
How lucky can a girl get…
I love my newfound freedom! No demands, no agenda. Today I have nothing scheduled except a two-hour massage (Steven has poison ivy, so...
- Sep 13, 2012
- 1 min
A joy to read…
Last year the PMC Guild announced it would be disbanding and would cease publishing the journal, Fusion. Like many other subscribers, I...
- Sep 10, 2012
- 2 min
Change of life…
I feel like a kid just let out of school for summer vacation with weeks of freedom ahead – weeks and months to play and do anything I...
- Aug 1, 2012
- 1 min
Heads up…
I’ve been working many long hours making new work for my upcoming trunk show and now it’s time to take a break. I’ll be putting my Etsy...