- Aug 28, 2011
- 1 min
One of life’s little frustrations is…
switching from a PC to a Mac. I’ve used PCs for the past twenty years and I’ve been comfortable with my Microsoft programs, familiar...
- Aug 7, 2011
- 1 min
Packing lightly…
I’m gathering goodies and filling my portable beading tins with packets of beads and bead related accouterments. Can’t forget scissors,...
- Aug 4, 2011
- 1 min
A compendium of beautiful works done in metal clay…
premiered at this year’s World Metal Clay Conference. It’s called “New Directions: Powder Metallurgy (Metal Clay) in a Sheet Metal...
- Aug 1, 2011
- 1 min
Summer is more than half over and it’s time for a break…
so I want to let you know that my Etsy shop will be placed in vacation mode starting Sunday, August 7. If you’ve been thinking about...
- Jul 11, 2011
- 1 min
Creative Sparks…
is the title of a book you might be interested in. It’s the joint effort of Dayle Doroshow (artist and polymer clay guru) and Cynthia...
- Jun 25, 2011
- 1 min
Patina Basics…
is the title of Tim McCreight’s latest DVD . It just arrived in my latest order from Cooltools.us and I can’t wait to watch it! Most...
- May 28, 2011
- 1 min
Just one week…
before I leave for the Bead and Button show! Fair warning…my Etsy shop will be put in vacation mode while I’m away so if you’ve been...
- May 6, 2011
- 1 min
One of the things I like most about beading…
is the portability factor. Unlike many creative endeavours, especially those that require heavy equipment like metalsmithing, beading...
- Apr 29, 2011
- 1 min
I’m back from my vacation…
a wonderful, restful time in the Caribbean. On a tiny island where no phones, television, or internet are available, it was easy to put...
- Apr 22, 2011
- 1 min
Hot off the press…
literally! These Moo Mini Business cards just arrived and I’m so pleased with them. They are half the width of a regular business card...
- Apr 16, 2011
- 1 min
So much to do…
and, of course, never enough time! With warm weather approaching everything in our prairie seems to be popping up at once. It’s that...
- Apr 14, 2011
- 1 min
Just a reminder…
that my Etsy shop will put be in vacation mode Friday night. If you’ve wanted to order a beading kit or patterns or some finished...
- Mar 17, 2011
- 1 min
Exercise…
is so important – especially as we age! Back in the 80’s I was addicted to aerobics and going to the gym five days a week. During the...
- Mar 8, 2011
- 1 min
Dreams…
are something I relish. For me, sleeping is like going to the movies! I never know what adventure I will awake from. Often the dream...
- Feb 18, 2011
- 1 min
I’m impressed!
I’ve just received ten sample business cards from Moo.com and they are beautiful! The cardstock is heavy with a matte finish which looks...
- Feb 14, 2011
- 1 min
Happy Valentine’s Day!
It’s extra special for me because it’s our wedding anniversary. And what a great day to celebrate with hearts and flowers everywhere you...
- Feb 9, 2011
- 1 min
I’m Sending a Special Valentine…
your way by having a pre-Valentine’s Day sale. Starting today through Friday, February 11, I’m offering a coupon good for 10% off any...
- Feb 3, 2011
- 1 min
Life in the country…
is wonderful and I don’t miss city living a bit, but when we have a massive snow storm with three feet of snow arriving in one day, it...
- Jan 24, 2011
- 1 min
Absolutely delightful!
That’s what this past weekend was. I didn’t step foot in my studio! In fact, I only left my boudoir to forage for food! Over Saturday...
- Jan 20, 2011
- 2 min
I really should have…
made an additional New Year’s resolution. As it was, I resolved to try to keep my studio spaces clean and neat this coming year. So far...