Mar 30, 20231 min read
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 23, 20231 min read
Fanciful Flight...
That's the title I've given my latest design and I think it's very fitting for this pair! Now onto the second pair to test the tutorial....
Mar 15, 20231 min read
Here's a Sneak Peek!
I'm rather excited about this new earring design. Working on it off and on for the last week, testing color patterns and different sizes...
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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...
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Time to Say Goodbye…
Another design is being retired. My “Empress Ming Cuff” is one of the very first geometric cuffs that I designed. Frankly, I’ve enjoyed...
Feb 4, 20231 min read
Another Option...
I've finished another pair of Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings. The earrings (Style II) shown at right are worked in blues, greens, and...
Jan 29, 20231 min read
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 7, 20231 min read
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...
Jan 1, 20231 min read
As Promised!
"Geometric Oval Picot-Edged Earrings"...my first design project of 2023 is here! The tutorial and beading kit is now listed in my Etsy...
Dec 28, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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...
Nov 20, 20221 min read
Last Day for Savings!
Holiday gift-giving season is rapidly approaching so why not get a head start! In my Etsy shop you will find one-of-a-kind earrings,...
Nov 18, 20221 min read
Day 2...
It's the second day of my sale. These are resin cabochons that I made and they're just waiting to be used in a bead embroidery or other...
Nov 13, 20221 min read
Making Progress…
My eye flower is now sporting petals and personality! I’m contemplating doing a second row in a different colorway using the darker blue...
Nov 6, 20221 min read
I Spy…
A new project…it’s just what I needed to jumpstart my enthusiasm for beading. As I’d mentioned before, my beading muse has been...
Oct 15, 20221 min read
It's Time to Spruce up the Shop!
I've just added six lovely brocade pouches and each is filled with a color-coordinated treasure trove of beads, crystals, Swarovski...
Oct 10, 20221 min read
Beads to the Rescue Once Again!
This happens around the same time every year as I shelve my summer wardrobe and transition into my fall/winter garments. I’ll put on one...
Sep 5, 20221 min read
I'm So Delighted!
Good Time Beading is a page on Facebook and it's devoted to (you guessed it!) beading and bead related topics AND I've been chosen as the...
