- Oct 1, 2013
- 1 min
One of my B-Day presents was a wide-angle lens and…
That was incentive enough to clean up my beading table so I could take a photo and experiment with the lens. When I’m immersed in a...
- Sep 20, 2013
- 1 min
Okay, I’m finally ready to start…
A new Empress Ming’s Cuff will be in the works shortly. I’m ready to enter planet Mongo once again as I’ve had several requests for a...
- Sep 18, 2013
- 1 min
I’m feeling a bit old today…
It actually started fifteen years ago when AARP began sending me offers to join their organization of senior citizens. Lately, literature...
- Sep 16, 2013
- 1 min
An “Empress Ming’s Cuff” is my next project, but first…
It’s time to replenish the stock of components in my Etsy shop. I’ve had many requests for fine silver sea-themed and flower disk...
- Sep 12, 2013
- 1 min
I’ve been busy counting, weighing, and packaging beads…
Fifty-seven grams of Delica and seed beads per kit to be precise, all in various shades of teal, mauve, lime, coral, blue, and green,...
- Sep 9, 2013
- 1 min
It seems like it took forever, but…
My “Parrot Fish Cuff” is finally finished as are the beading kit and tutorial (available in my Etsy shop). I am pleased beyond words...
- Sep 7, 2013
- 1 min
Staples…
You can never have enough of them! I’m not talking about office supplies here. I mean those necessities that are used in a myriad of...
- Sep 5, 2013
- 1 min
Did you know…
Ancient Egyptians pierced their ears in an attempt to ward off evil demons. That’s an interesting concept. When I was in high school, I...
- Sep 2, 2013
- 1 min
I’m still working…
You may think this cuff is finished, but it isn’t. At this point, the cuff (inspired by CGB ) doesn’t have enough body and easily...
- Aug 29, 2013
- 1 min
Oooooohhhhhhh…
Look at these gorgeous “Iris Ice” soda-lime lamp worked beads! They were made by Sarah Moran and I was so fortunate to nab them as soon...
- Aug 23, 2013
- 1 min
The repair is finished!
See the new inner sleeve on this bangle? It has made the bangle a bit smaller and given it more body, which is most favorable! While...
- Aug 20, 2013
- 1 min
Empress Ming is in need of some nip/tuck…
Just as Goldilocks found that Baby Bear’s bed was “just right”, when it comes to beading tension, I think mine is just right…neither too...
- Aug 17, 2013
- 1 min
Slowly, but surely….
I’m making progress on my geometric ZigZag design (inspired by the RickRack section of CGB ). Writing the step-by-step directions and...
- Aug 15, 2013
- 1 min
Yummmmmmm…..
I have little sales resistance when it comes to beads and I’m always eager to add new colors to my Delica stash. This luscious collection...
- Aug 13, 2013
- 1 min
Feedback is always welcome…
I’m always so thrilled and thankful when customers leave positive feedback for me on Etsy , and I want to thank everyone for the lovely...
- Aug 11, 2013
- 1 min
Look at these!
I’ve just ordered luscious iris blue vintage (circa 1890 – 1900) nail head beads from Just Let Me Bead. They are a petite 3mm in size...
- Aug 8, 2013
- 1 min
One bead at a time…
I haven’t had as much time to devote to beading this week as I would like. I’ve been working on my latest geometric ZigZag piece, the...
- Aug 2, 2013
- 1 min
Adieu my lovelies!
Albeit for a brief period – these pieces are on their way to Kate McKinnon . She’ll take photos of them for Contemporary Geometric...
- Jul 28, 2013
- 2 min
The chart is finished and…
As I mentioned in my last post, end product charts are usually far different from the initial ideas I experiment with. This design has...
- Jul 22, 2013
- 1 min
Another Geometric ZigZag cuff is in progress…
I’ve selected my colors…aren’t these luscious! It’s like having a rainbow at my fingertips! I have an idea for this cuff and I’ll start...