Sep 301 min read
Aloha…
The “ Autum Moss Lei” has been fun to create! I made the center focal bead a very long time ago using Fine Silver Precious Metal Clay. I...
Dec 31, 20231 min read
Resolutions Anyone?
I seldom make New Year’s resolutions because they are so hard to keep. But for 2024 I resolve to have a lot more fun and play time in my...
Dec 11, 20231 min read
It's Ready!
My "Puffy Pillowed Beaded Beads" Necklace limited edition beading kit and tutorial are now listed in my Etsy shop. The kit contains 36...
Nov 28, 20231 min read
I Love This Necklace!
I started this necklace project a while back and would have finished it far sooner had life not gotten in the way, which has wont to do....
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Joseph's Coat of Many Colors?
Well...maybe not a coat but my "Carnival" Geometric Beaded Beads Bracelet is definitely a design of many colors...32 to be exact! In a...
Nov 1, 20231 min read
This Will Be a Fun Project!
I’ve taken several in-person classes from Richard Salley over the years, but he is now offering online classes and I couldn’t resist...
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Happy Howl-ing!
Guess which ring I have on today? I made this ring last year to wear to a Halloween party, but I like it so much that I wear it on other...
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Yay…
A Third bangle is finished! This photo shows bangles in three sizes; (from left to right) Medium, Small, and Xsmall. Now I just have...
Jul 23, 20231 min read
Making Progress!
It’s been a busy summer thus far, but I’ve finally found time to work on the third “Hip to be Square” Geometric Beaded Bangle. I’m loving...
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Two Down…
And one to go! I’ve just finished the second square bangle and written the step-by-step instructions…now it’s time to start a third...
Jun 25, 20231 min read
Back in Stock!
My Geometric "Pentagonal Drop Earrings" beading kit has been out of stock for several months and frankly, I contemplated retiring the...
Jun 15, 20231 min read
One Down…
Several more to go…the prototype is finished for my square bangle design, but I need to explore different sizes and colourways. I might...
May 24, 20231 min read
Cool!
As I was wading through emails from a while ago, I was delighted to see a photo of my "Geometric Staggered Warped Square Bracelet" in a...
May 18, 20231 min read
Addendum…
The extra kits for the “Carnival” Geometric Beaded Bracelet sold immediately! Several customers reached out to me and pleaded with me to...
May 17, 20231 min read
I Didn't Think I'd Do More, But...
A very good customer so loved my "Carnival Geometric Beaded Bracelet " and really wanted to make one for herself. I had retired this kit...
Apr 6, 20231 min read
And Here They Are!
Gosh! I don't know which colourway I like better...this Fuchsia/Orange or the first pair I created in Blue/Yellow! I love both colourways...
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Happy Colors!
Having finished my "Fanciful Flight" Earrings design in the blue/yellow colourway (see my previous post), I'm now working up a pair in...
Mar 23, 20231 min read
Fanciful Flight...
That's the title I've given my latest design and I think it's very fitting for this pair! Now onto the second pair to test the tutorial....
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 9, 20231 min read
Just Listed!
The tutorial and beading kits for my latest design, the "Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings" is now listed in my Etsy Shop . The kit is...
