Jun 1, 20101 min read
The Color Purple
This is pure inspiration! Our prairie is filled with blooming Spiderwort. Is it any wonder that I'm now working in blues, purples, and...
May 30, 20101 min read
Spiral Beading Pattern Sneak-Peek!
As promised, the "Bedazzled Spiral Cuff" jewelry kit is now available and here's a sneak-peek - thirteen pages of easy to follow...
May 29, 20101 min read
For Your Beading Pleasure...
If big, bold, and beau tiful is your style you will love this brand new bracelet kit which will be available VERY soon! I've just...
May 28, 20101 min read
More Madeleine!
Yesterday I shared with you part of an an interview given by Madeleine Albright to Megan Gambino. The article was about Madeleine's pins...
May 27, 20101 min read
Very Interesting
Former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, was interviewed by Megan Gambino in the June issue of Smithsonian magazine. I found the...
May 26, 20101 min read
Speaking of Snakes...
No, we haven't found one in the house, thank goodness. Except, of course, for the snakes I like to make from polymer clay. This...
May 24, 20101 min read
Polymer Clay in Bronze and Stardust
As promised. Here is the "Potpourri Bracelet" I've just finished in bronze tones with a touch of color that I call "stardust" . It's...
May 22, 20101 min read
Shoot for the Moon!
This sterling silver brooch dates back to 1995 when I was heavily into creating hollow forms from sheet metal with help from my trusty...
May 19, 20101 min read
Buttons Galore!
I've been busy playing with polymer clay today making lots of Opihi shell and urchin buttons for my " Shell and Spines Cuff" kits. I...
May 18, 20101 min read
New Polymer Clay Clasp
I've had a lot of feedback regarding the new "Potpourri" bracelet kit. Most of you liked the polymer clay clasp that was featured on...
May 17, 20101 min read
On Target!
I just delivered these earrings to Brio Gallery and Marsha, the groovy, best ever gallery owner, couldn't resist trying them on. They...
May 14, 20101 min read
Winged Heart
I just finished this pendant and dropped it off at Brio Ga llery in Galena, Illinois. It is titled "Winged Heart" and it is a sturdy...
May 13, 20101 min read
Bird Nest
Repurposing is the key word here. I had made a pair of earrings several years ago which ended up being qu ite weighty - too heavy to...
May 12, 20101 min read
Winning Streak!
What the world needs now is a bit of whimsy! There's a lot of movement in these 2 1/2" long dangle earrings, and if you think seven is a...
May 11, 20101 min read
Final Submission!
I'm sure you've seen the "Love" pendant before - it's shown in the header of this page. It's the sixth and final piece I've submitted...
May 10, 20101 min read
Heart to Heart
Here is another piece I have submitted to the PMC Guild for inclusion in the PMC Annual #4. I really like this bracelet, especially the...
May 9, 20101 min read
Mother's Day
This lady is jumping for joy! Could it be that she's feeling fulfilled and happy with her life? I'd like to think so and have aptly...
May 8, 20101 min read
Daddy's Little Girl
This memory pendant is very special to me. The photo of my father and me dates back to the early 50's when I was really into...
May 7, 20101 min read
Another Entry
I've submitted this "Lentil" pendant for inclusion in the PMC Guild Annual #4. I think it's a rather nice piece - weighty and...
May 5, 20101 min read
Finished...Finally!
I've been working on this bracelet off and on for too long, but it's finally finished! I'll be sending this photo along with five other...
