Sep 28, 20131 min read
A few more pages...
These are two more pages from the Shutterfly book showing different layouts. The Creative Components Wrap and coordinating earrings are...
Sep 20, 20131 min read
Okay, I'm finally ready to start...
A new Empress Ming's Cuff will be in the works shortly. I'm ready to enter planet Mongo once again as I've had several requests for a...
Sep 16, 20131 min read
An “Empress Ming’s Cuff” is my next project, but first…
It’s time to replenish the stock of components in my Etsy shop . I’ve had many requests for fine silver sea-themed and flower disk...
Sep 14, 20131 min read
Have you ever made a photo book?
A few years ago, as a present for my husband, I created a book filled with photos of our European vacation. There are several companies...
Sep 12, 20131 min read
I've been busy counting, weighing, and packaging beads...
Fifty-seven grams of Delica and seed beads per kit to be precise, all in various shades of teal, mauve, lime, coral, blue, and green,...
Sep 9, 20131 min read
It seems like it took forever, but...
My "Parrot Fish Cuff" is finally finished as are the beading kit and tutorial (available in my Etsy shop). I am pleased beyond words...
Sep 5, 20131 min read
Did you know...
Ancient Egyptians pierced their ears in an attempt to ward off evil demons. That’s an interesting concept. When I was in high school, I...
Sep 2, 20131 min read
I'm still working...
You may think this cuff is finished, but it isn’t. At this point, the cuff (inspired by CGB ) doesn't have enough body and easily...
Aug 26, 20131 min read
No doubt about it...
There is a plethora of pattern and color going on in this cuff and I believe it is my most ambitious piece to date! The photo shows the...
Aug 23, 20131 min read
The repair is finished!
See the new inner sleeve on this bangle? It has made the bangle a bit smaller and given it more body, which is most favorable! While...
Aug 20, 20131 min read
Empress Ming is in need of some nip/tuck...
Just as Goldilocks found that Baby Bear's bed was "just right", when it comes to beading tension, I think mine is just right...neither...
Aug 17, 20131 min read
Slowly, but surely....
I’m making progress on my geometric ZigZag design (inspired by the RickRack section of CGB ). Writing the step-by-step directions and...
Aug 13, 20131 min read
Feedback is always welcome...
I'm always so thrilled and thankful when customers leave positive feedback for me on Etsy , and I want to thank everyone for the lovely...
Aug 8, 20131 min read
One bead at a time...
I haven't had as much time to devote to beading this week as I would like. I've been working on my latest geometric ZigZag piece, the...
Aug 2, 20131 min read
Adieu my lovelies!
Albeit for a brief period - these pieces are on their way to Kate McKinnon . She'll take photos of them for Contemporary Geometric...
Jul 28, 20132 min read
The chart is finished and...
As I mentioned in my last post, end product charts are usually far different from the initial ideas I experiment with. This design has...
Jul 22, 20131 min read
Another Geometric ZigZag cuff is in progress...
I've selected my colors...aren't these luscious! It's like having a rainbow at my fingertips! I have an idea for this cuff and I'll start...
Jul 16, 20131 min read
I'm happy to report that...
My “Safari Cuff” design (inspired www.ContemporaryGeometricBeadwork.com ) is being well received! I’ve spent a good part of the last two...
Jul 13, 20131 min read
Yes!!!
My ZigZag “Safari Cuff” (inspired by the Rick-Rack designs in Kate McKinnon's CGB ) is finally finished and it has fast become one of...
Jul 10, 20131 min read
It's so frustrating....
Although time for beading and jewelry making is so abundant during the winter months, it just seems to disappear in summer. Entertaining...
