Aug 15, 20221 min read
One Down, One to Go...
I had cataract surgery on my left eye last Wednesday. Post surgery I had quite a bit of discomfort. My follow-up appointment the next day...
Aug 1, 20221 min read
Taking My Time…
Last week flew by and I didn’t really get anything accomplished and that’s okay. Today, I’m back to designing the beading project I...
Jul 8, 20221 min read
Well, Look Who’s Back!
My Beading Muse has returned! Albeit, I don’t know for how long. I suspect she’ll hang around as long as the weather is too nice for me...
Jun 29, 20221 min read
Do You have a lot of UFOs?
I’m not talking about Unidentified Flying Objects…I’m referring to Un-Finished Objects and I have quite a few of them on my workbench at...
May 7, 20221 min read
An Unusual Find...
I have quite a cigar box collection and this is the latest addition. Cigar boxes come in quite handy for use as displays and for storage....
Feb 12, 20221 min read
Have You Seen...
Antique hand carved Conus shell? Berber women of Mauritania (the country's name derives from the ancient Berber kingdom of Mauretania...
Dec 1, 20211 min read
During This Past Week…
I’ve been busy assembling beading kits and filling orders that have come in during my Holiday Sale. The sale ends today at midnight so...
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Birthday Bling!
The Birthday Fairy was exceptionally good to me, but then it’s not every day one turns 73! Besides some lovely additions to my wardrobe I...
Jun 15, 20211 min read
Just Sayin'...
Sometimes the most simple of designs offers the most fashion mileage. I made this beaded neck ring last summer, but I have worn it with...
Jun 6, 20211 min read
After Several Months Hiatus...
I finally feel like beading again! The gorgeous weather we’re having today definitely contributes to wanting to take my beading...
May 21, 20211 min read
An Oldie, but Goodie!
My “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earrings were designed seven years ago, but I’ve always loved this project! This is a Geometric beaded design,...
Feb 28, 20211 min read
Sunday...
Supposedly a day of rest, but not for me! As Dowager Lady Grantham said, "What's a weekend?" Frankly, I usually work seven days a week...
Feb 22, 20211 min read
How About Some Color!
The Bronze and Copper polymer clay components that I listed in my Etsy shop the other day have been very well received. Several of you...
Feb 19, 20211 min read
I've Been a Bit Remiss...
It's been quite a while since I've worked with polymer clay and I've needed to replenish these components to use in my work and to have...
Feb 15, 20211 min read
All Done, and...
How sweet is this! I've just finished this petite bead-embroidered Amulet Pouch made with cutouts that are pre-scored with exact fold...
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Today...
I’m resuming the unfinished project that I laid aside while focusing on my “Peace Dove” Bead-Embroidered Brooch . What is this project?...
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Just Listed!
Beading kits and tutorials for my “Peace Dove” Bead-Embroidered Brooch are now in my Etsy shop! If you want a fun project that works up...
Feb 2, 20211 min read
I Love It!
My "Peace Dove" bead-embroidered brooch is finished and I'm so pleased with it! The brooch measures 3" x 3.5"...far less than the...
Jan 28, 20211 min read
Question...
Did you see the fabulous outfit that Lady Gaga wore to the Inaugural? One couldn't help but notice the over-sized "Dove of Peace" brooch...
