- Jan 7, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
A Few Months Ago…
I posted a photo of a “find” f rom a resale shop. It was to be a project to do indoors when weather turns cold. Well, winter weather...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
Play Day…
I’ve been gathering small gemstone cabochons with the intent of creating long, draping earring collections. When I don’t have a...
- Aug 29, 2022
- 1 min
Woohoo!
The second eye is done! OMG…what a difference it has made! Even dreary overcast days look bright now and colors are so vivid. It’s lovely...
- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
One Down, One to Go…
I had cataract surgery on my left eye last Wednesday. Post surgery I had quite a bit of discomfort. My follow-up appointment the next day...
- Aug 1, 2022
- 1 min
Taking My Time…
Last week flew by and I didn’t really get anything accomplished and that’s okay. Today, I’m back to designing the beading project I...
- Jul 23, 2022
- 1 min
Sufferin’ Succotash!
It has been miserably hot this week, but today has been really insufferable! Last night we had a tremendous storm with a deluge of rain...
- Jul 16, 2022
- 1 min
It’s Just Too Beautiful!
Wild Senna I’m having a difficult time accomplishing anything during these delightful summer days! I take beadwork out onto the screened...
- May 7, 2022
- 1 min
An Unusual Find…
I have quite a cigar box collection and this is the latest addition. Cigar boxes come in quite handy for use as displays and for storage....
- Apr 16, 2022
- 1 min
A Force of Nature…
Not just another pretty piece…I want to create jewelry that has a voice and this piece definitely speaks to me. It tells me stories of...