- Jul 6, 2014
- 1 min
One down….
One to go to make a pair, although it’s perfectly fine to wear just one earring. In fact, the July 2014 issue of Vogue magazine has a six...
- Jul 3, 2014
- 1 min
Getting a shipment of beads is just the tip of the iceberg….
Then comes the sorting, taking inventory, repackaging into more manageable containers and writing the color number/description on the...
- Jun 30, 2014
- 1 min
I’ve been playing with wire…
Ever since I returned from Bead&Button with my new “Now That’s a Jig” tool and the tiny book, “Collaborate” (which is filled with...
- Jun 25, 2014
- 1 min
A new project is in the works…
I just couldn’t resist making earrings that coordinate with my “Fantasy Flora” Cuff. The Rizo and Magatama beads I’m using accent the...
- Jun 23, 2014
- 1 min
More handmade Czech Spike beads!
I’ve added additional colors to the Czech Spike beads and “ Baby Spike ” beads listings in my Etsy shop. Silky Matte Gold (which ranges...
- Jun 20, 2014
- 1 min
Undoubtedly…
Since it’s creation five years ago, the “Shell and Spines” Cuff” tutorial and beading kit in Neutral colourways has been most often...
- Jun 17, 2014
- 1 min
Well, I’ll tell you…
Creating the tutorial for the “Fantasy Flora” Cuff was very ambitious! Inspired by wings and horns from CGB and implementing the...
- Jun 15, 2014
- 1 min
Oh….I love this cuff!
The “Fantasy Floral” Cuff is now gracing my wrist and I am utterly taken with it! The winged petals are accented with tiny horned pods...
- Jun 13, 2014
- 1 min
Commercially mass-produced jewelry is ubiquitous…
It can be found everywhere from high-end jewelry stores to shopping malls and discount stores. It is obviously popular and preferred by...
- Jun 11, 2014
- 1 min
Fused glass treasures from class…
Aside from enameling, I had never worked with glass, but had always been tempted by the beauty of fused glass cabochons, so when I saw...
- Jun 9, 2014
- 1 min
Post Show Treasure!
I never know what goodies I’ll come home with from Bead & Button! Besides purchasing a new Fretz hammer with interchangeable heads, this...
- Jun 7, 2014
- 1 min
What a class!
What fun! I took Susan Lenart Kazmer’s class, “Caging Common Objects”, yesterday and it was a blast! She is by far one of the most...
- Jun 3, 2014
- 1 min
I’m stealing a few moments…
I’m having a difficult time putting this cuff down because every row presents a new adventure! I’ve decided to add a Guide Row (see...
- 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 1, 2014
- 1 min
Why am I not surprised?
One thing that usually happens when I start designing is that the color palette I start with always expands. I’m simply compelled to add...