Jan 20, 20211 min read
Inspiration is Everywhere!
What do you see here? Bugs of course, but look beyond what is obvious. I see beadwork! The colorful patterns compose a perfect palette...
Jan 13, 20211 min read
On My Beading Table...
I’ll give you a hint...this bead-embroidered piece is not a bracelet. I’ve been working off and on, stitching around each of the various...
Jan 7, 20211 min read
What a Nice Surprise!
The latest Fire Mountain Gems and Beads catalog arrived last week, but I hadn’t had time to look through it until today and to my...
Jan 1, 20211 min read
How Are You Spending This First Day of 2021?
I’m repairing a Xmas present today. I have no idea how this Johnny Was scarf came to have inch-long tears in four equal corners, but I do...
Dec 24, 20201 min read
Gifting...
Sometimes one just has to gift one’s self! I’ve recently started to bead embroider again so I’ve given myself an early Xmas present of...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Just for Fun!
It's been a long time coming, but after spending countless hours, weeks, months, and years creating projects for others to make and...
Dec 5, 20201 min read
You Know...
Buddha beads are great earring components, but they are also wonderful when used as little charms. I couldn't resist using a faux jade...
Dec 2, 20201 min read
The Beading Kit is Listed!
The "Tranquility" Earring Kit is now listed in my Etsy shop ! These little beauties measure 2.5" in length. That's the length I consider...
Nov 29, 20201 min read
The "Tranquility" Earrings Tutorial is Finished!
Tranquility is just a click away and can now be found in my Etsy shop! "Tranquility" Earring beading kits will follow soon! I love the...
Nov 23, 20201 min read
Time To Go....
I'm retiring this beaded bracelet kit. I designed it in 2011 and it originally came with a handmade bronze metal clay cuff. When I...
Nov 20, 20201 min read
Tranquility...
With latest events in the news and the continuing surge of the pandemic I seek and crave tranquility in any form. Thus, I've created this...
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Taking My Time...
I’m close to finishing these earrings and a tutorial is in the works, but I’m not in a rush. Perhaps it’s a function of age or maybe it’s...
Nov 3, 20201 min read
Close Up and Personal...
When I posted a photo of myself on my Facebook timeline wearing my "Tantra Meditation Amulet", I received several requests for a close...
Oct 28, 20201 min read
What a Find!
I’ve been busy over the last week going through drawers, baskets, and boxes filled with so many goodies that I’d forgotten I had! I’ve...
Oct 21, 20201 min read
More Fun!
My "Big Top" Earrings are a hit, but I've received several requests for earrings similar in theme, but simple to make for those who don't...
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Let the Fun Begin!
Hurray! My "Big Top" Earrings kits are assembled and listed in my Etsy shop! I know a lot of you have been eagerly awaiting this fun...
Oct 10, 20201 min read
Fuchsia, Teal, and Purple...
I really like these colors! I've just finished beading a second pair of fun "Big Top" earrings. I truly love the bright red, yellow, and...
Oct 4, 20202 min read
It's Always Something...
I've been working on the tutorial for my "Big Top" Earrings design this past week and all was going swimmingly, until I had to take a...
Sep 26, 20201 min read
Step Right Up For...
The Greatest Show on Earth! That was the famous line the Barnum and Bailey Circus coined. I loved going to the circus as a child...the...
Sep 18, 20201 min read
Never One To Rest On My Laurels...
I’m at it again...working on a new project. After spending several months on my most recent project, the “ Tantra Meditation Amulet ”, I...
