- Aug 23
- 1 min
I Know…
At my advanced age, I should be downsizing instead of accumulating. What’s the deal then with ordering more “stuff”? Well, as most...
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Well…
I never know what I’ll find when I rearrange my studios! I almost always come across gadgets that I didn’t remember I had and often can’t...
- Apr 5
- 1 min
What a Difference!
I made the beaded portions of these whimsical bead woven earrings while creating my “Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings” design. Later on I...
- Feb 8
- 1 min
‘Tis the Month of Hearts and Love…
I created this keepsake for my cousin in memory of our late Aunt Betty. The body of the heart is made of felt accented with shrink...
- Jan 3
- 1 min
Back in Stock!
I love my little stainless steel spoon and all the possibilities for embellishing it…just unscrew the ball at the top and add beads or...
- Dec 31, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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...
- Dec 5, 2023
- 1 min
I’m Gettin’ There!
The tutorial is still in need of editing and proofreading, but it’s looking like I’ll be finished early next week. I should have some...
- Nov 28, 2023
- 1 min
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....
- Oct 18, 2023
- 1 min
This is Nice!
I’d been looking for a new beading board and chose this custom made goodie from beadboardenvy.com. This is the 8” x 12” model with wells....
- Oct 9, 2023
- 1 min
Hurry!
Etsy is having a promotion through October 11…you get $10 off any $40 purchase! That’s 25% off! So…if you’ve been eyeing anything in my...
- Oct 4, 2023
- 1 min
Okay…
I’m getting rather tired of chasing beads all over my work surface. I start out with neat little piles and in no time chaos reigns on my...
- Sep 24, 2023
- 1 min
With Autumn in the Air…
It won’t be long before beading on the screened-in porch will be just a memory of pleasant summer days spent outdoors. So I’m taking...
- Sep 14, 2023
- 1 min
Sidetracked…
I’d been diligently working on a new geometric beading design when out of the blue a friend asked if I still work with polymer clay and...
- Sep 6, 2023
- 1 min
Another Project is in the Works…
I’m exploring new designs for geometric beaded beads and Wow! It is so much fun playing with colors and a variety of shapes. I love these...
- Aug 18, 2023
- 1 min
Worth a Peruse…
I’ve been editing my Etsy shop and sorting through items that have been listed for quite a while and haven’t sold…like this beautiful...
- Aug 1, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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...
- Jul 11, 2023
- 1 min
Yes, I know…
I should be in my studio working on the Geometric “Hip to be Square” Bangle project. At least that’s what the angel on my right shoulder...
- Jul 6, 2023
- 1 min
Inspiration…
I love working with color and I’m usually adept at choosing shades and tones that work well together. But whenever I find myself in a...