May 6, 20191 min read
Feeling Creative?
Ready for some fun? I've just finished a colorful 23" long necklace composed of a geometrically beadwoven link, polymer clay components,...
May 1, 20192 min read
It’s Time to Create Metal Components...
It’s been some time since I’ve worked with metal. I’ve been making lots of polymer clay components, but I want to use sterling silver as...
Apr 9, 20191 min read
Did I Say SALE?
Yes, indeed! It’s that time of the year and I need to free up space for new work so I’m having a sale on select items in my Etsy shop ....
Apr 7, 20191 min read
Call Me Happy!
This one's a keeper...I love, Love, LOVE this necklace! Measuring 5mm, 10mm, and 15mm, each wire-worked bead cluster is separated by...
Mar 30, 20191 min read
On A Roll...
During the past two weeks, I’ve been busy creating polymer clay components and have amassed a good-sized collection of beads, several of...
Mar 22, 20191 min read
Crazy Eyes!
I simply could not resist these eyeglass frames! Besides being a necessity for aging eyes, I consider eyeglasses a fashion accessory and...
Mar 19, 20191 min read
What’s On My Work Table?
There’s a riot of color here! I’ve been very busy this past week making one-of-a-kind polymer clay cabochons that I’ll bezel with...
Mar 14, 20191 min read
Yowza!
Amazing what one can do with scrap polymer! Having accumulated a plethora of scrap pieces of clay over the years, I threw some on top of...
Feb 26, 20191 min read
They Are Finished!
I am loving this new pair of geometric earrings and they look super cool with my new specs! Each side of the earring sports a different...
Feb 20, 20191 min read
It Started With An Eye Exam...
I’d noticed for some time that my vision was becoming just a tad bit blurry. As it turned out, my left eye had grown weaker and was the...
Jan 30, 20191 min read
Cry Me A River...
After creating triangles, squares, warped squares, pentagons, and pointed oval earrings, it is time to experiment with teardrops....
Jan 24, 20191 min read
Slow Progress...
Although I love not having to deal with bracelet clasps, bangles can be a challenge where fit is concerned. The first version of this...
Dec 17, 20181 min read
Working on a New Geometric Design...
My “ Geometric Oval Component” Drop Earrings were a great success and I was torn between making several more pair in new colourways or...
Dec 8, 20181 min read
They Are Listed!!!
If you've been anxiously waiting, I can now tell you that the "Geometric Oval Component" Drop Earrings beading kit and tutorial are now...
Dec 6, 20181 min read
Another Sneak Peek...
The tutorial is written and I’m testing it by making a second pair of earrings. To contrast the vivid brights colourway of the first...
Dec 3, 20181 min read
A New Earring Design!
I don’t know about you, but at this time of the year I really don’t have time to devote to projects that require weeks to complete,...
Nov 27, 20181 min read
Just out of the tumbler...
Because I'm incapable of doing nothing and was unable to bead while my left hand recovered from surgery, I took time to play with Bronze...
Nov 17, 20181 min read
Just in Time!
The Holidays are drawing near and if you're in need of a quick project or a gift for friends who love to bead, I have just the thing!...
Nov 12, 20181 min read
Good Medicine!
I've recently started designing a new beading project, but it has been very slow-going for me while my left hand is on the mend and...
Nov 5, 20181 min read
Good News!
My carpal tunnel stitches come out next Thursday and I've been given the green light to start beading again, albeit in...
