- Jun 29, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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...
- Jun 7, 2023
- 1 min
What’s New in My Shop?
I’ve been busy doing a bit more of studio “destashing”. I’ve put together the above collection of rare vintage and newer Swarovski...
- May 29, 2023
- 1 min
Such a Relaxing Memorial Day!
Cooper is sleeping on a chair out of view while Jackson has been lulled into slumber by comfortable temperatures, a gentle breeze, and...
- May 18, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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 20, 2023
- 1 min
Now…
I have a valid reason to “take it easy”…doctor’s orders. A day after missing the bottom rung on the above step ladder and falling...
- Apr 13, 2023
- 1 min
This is Very Exciting!
We’re in the midst of having our master closet remodeled…such mayhem! Clothing, shoes, accessories are piled on the window seats, in...
- Apr 6, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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 9, 2023
- 1 min
It’s Been One of Those Weeks…
I didn’t get any beading accomplished much as I tried. I’ve been busy being a cat mom, which entails ensuring that our bully cat,...
- Feb 28, 2023
- 1 min
My New Bead Buddy!
Georgie is the latest addition to our family…well sort of. Jackson isn’t in total agreement with that statement and he would like to...
- Feb 9, 2023
- 1 min
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...
- Feb 7, 2023
- 1 min
Just For Fun…
My “Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings” tutorial calls for Delica beads, but I thought it would be interesting to make a fob substituting...
- Jan 29, 2023
- 1 min
What’s New…
I’ve just finished these Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings. Although they are worked with Delica beads, seed beads could be substituted. I...
- Jan 16, 2023
- 1 min
I’m Making Up For Lost Time…
Yay! It seems my beading Muse is going to stay around for a while! After a long hiatus, she is now whispering in my ear and suggesting...
- Jan 7, 2023
- 1 min
Time to Retire…
I created the “Safari” Cuff in 2013. I love this design, but I really must make room for new work. Although the tutorial will still be...
- Dec 28, 2022
- 1 min
Finished Just in Time!
I wanted a dramatic pair of bead-woven earrings to wear for New Years Eve and here they are! I love asymmetry so I’ve mixed up the...
- Dec 6, 2022
- 1 min
Whew!
It’s been non-stop busy these past few weeks! The Holidays do stir things up a bit! But now I’m back in the beading studio working on a...