- May 30, 2014
- 1 min
I’ve come to the conclusion that..
There is no way I will have my “Fantasy Flora” Cuff finished before I leave for Bead & Button next week! I am almost finished with the...
- May 20, 2014
- 1 min
Time to repair….
I have worn my “Mermaid” Cuff to death! Life is short and I refuse to save my beadwork for so-called special occasions because frankly,...
- May 19, 2014
- 1 min
A nice surprise!
Some time ago my friend, Verda, had purchased beading kits for my “ Sea Dragon Wrap” , “Sea Dragon Wrap Variation” , and the “Loch Ness...
- May 17, 2014
- 1 min
A new geometric cuff is in the works…
I’m making headway on my latest cuff design (thus far inspired by Wings and Horns in CGB ). As yet, I’m not sure what I will do when I...
- May 15, 2014
- 1 min
Sequins…
Sequins…they’re not just for tutus and costumes.They are great jewelry components as well! As seen in the variation of my “Creative...
- May 13, 2014
- 1 min
More fun with the Creative Components Wrap!
I’m in the midst of working on a new geometric cuff, but I felt the need for a brief interlude. My incentive was a project that could be...
- May 9, 2014
- 1 min
New and improved…
I’ve just revamped one of my older tutorials . Several years ago I created the “Interlocking Rings” bracelet followed by the “Beaded...
- May 3, 2014
- 1 min
Have you tried Moo?
No, this isn’t one of those “Got Milk?” questions. Moo is a printing company that I have been using for several years and I think they...
- Apr 26, 2014
- 1 min
My first foray into geometrically beaded cone exploration is…
Finished! Kate McKinnon ‘s recent posts challenging beaders to attempt working with Cone shapes from CGB Volume 1 lit the...
- Apr 21, 2014
- 1 min
Before I can fire these metal clay seashells…
I have to refine the holes and smooth edges. It’s dusty, dirty, time-consuming work, but essential to the quality of the finished...
- Apr 19, 2014
- 1 min
Wouldn’t you know…
Just as I finished the tutorial and assembled kits for the “ Floral Brooch ”design, I find that a new task awaits me. I thought I’d have...
- Apr 17, 2014
- 1 min
What a whimsical, wild, riot of color these are!
The beading kits are assembled and waiting for anyone who wants to make a bold and colorful “fashion statement” accessory. Measuring...
- Apr 16, 2014
- 1 min
Closer than close!
Hurray…the tutorial for the “Floral Brooch” is finished! I’m always so relieved when all the proofreading is done. Now comes what I...
- Apr 14, 2014
- 1 min
The third time’s the charm…
I’ve just finished my third Floral Brooch, which I’ve titled “Tiger Lily”. You’ll notice that the petals are more curved than those in my...
- Apr 11, 2014
- 1 min
Almost…
I should have had this third floral brooch finished by now but life, as usual, has a habit of getting in the way and just when I think I...
- Apr 8, 2014
- 1 min
A sneak peek….
I’m still hard at work on my “Floral Brooch” design. The tutorial is written and I’m making a third brooch to fine-tune the design and...
- Apr 4, 2014
- 1 min
H.R.H. Princess Peek-a-Boo
While sorting through files recently, I came across a photo that I had taken shortly after receiving the long-awaited CGB Volume One . I...
- Apr 1, 2014
- 1 min
The Learning Curve…
There are stitches I’ve worked so often that I feel as if I could do them while half asleep, but there is something to be said in favor...
- Mar 30, 2014
- 1 min
Grrrrrrrrrr…..
Guess what I’m doing today? I’ll give you a hint…I’d much rather be beading! It’s that time of the year when I scrounge through all my...
- Mar 27, 2014
- 1 min
Beautiful Opalescent Spike Beads!
I’ve just received a shipment of gorgeous handmade 7mm x 17mm Czech glass Spike beads and couldn’t resist using them in another pair of...