- Sep 6
- 1 min
At Last…
“Modern Tribal” Neckpiece After weeks of making Polymer beads, I now have a a stash of components and a pretty cool piece to enjoy! My...
- Aug 23
- 1 min
I Know…
At my advanced age, I should be downsizing instead of accumulating. What’s the deal then with ordering more “stuff”? Well, as most...
- Aug 3
- 1 min
Bittersweet…
Creating is somewhat like giving birth. One starts with ideas after having honed skills in a particular field (always an ongoing process...
- Jul 27
- 1 min
Beads, Beads, and More Beads…
Although I’ve been very busy this summer, I’ve managed to spend a bit of time working with Polymer. These beads are part of a growing...
- Jun 30
- 1 min
Back At It!
I’ve dusted off my Dream Machine clay conditioner and have begun to play once again. A collection of beads featuring black, white, grey,...
- Jun 21
- 1 min
By Now…
“Petal” Drop Earrings You’re probably thinking, “More earrings?” Yes. I’m finding creating earrings to be addictive! Shrink plastic and...
- Jun 12
- 1 min
I Miss…
Tory Hughes. I met her at a craft show in the 1980’s and was immensely impressed with her polymer clay work, which incorporated wire and...
- May 26
- 1 min
More…
I’m on a roll! Shown here are two other pairs of one-of-a-kind earrings that I made last week. Titled “Forest Flora Magic” and “Saucy...
- May 11
- 1 min
Blue on Blue…
I love combining mixed media components when creating jewelry! The opaque cool blue polymer clay daisy shapes juxtapose well with the...
- May 9
- 1 min
This Was…
My studio yesterday! The weather was absolutely gorgeous, birds were singing, and I simply couldn’t work indoors on a day like that. So I...
- May 1
- 1 min
Dancing in the Moonlight…
Imagine an enchanted garden where fairies dance in the moonlight and hide amongst the petals of fantasy flowers…that’s what comes to mind...
- Apr 5
- 1 min
What a Difference!
I made the beaded portions of these whimsical bead woven earrings while creating my “Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings” design. Later on I...
- Mar 7
- 1 min
It Took a While, But…
I’ve finally finished my latest mixed-media art jewelry project…the “lei-la” necklace (titled thusly because it sits much as an Hawaiian...
- Feb 25
- 1 min
I’m Keeping My New Year Resolution!
My resolution is to spend more time playing and less time working this year. I’ve wanted to get my polymer clay out for the longest time...
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Love, Love, Love…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Why do I love this day so much? Regardless of origin it’s the one day devoted to love and it’s celebrated...
- Feb 8
- 1 min
‘Tis the Month of Hearts and Love…
I created this keepsake for my cousin in memory of our late Aunt Betty. The body of the heart is made of felt accented with shrink...
- Jan 31
- 1 min
Leaf Hoppers?
This summer a 13-year brood of Cicadas will emerge in the same year as a 17-year brood. For the first time since 1998 13-and 17-year...
- Jan 25
- 1 min
Green…
Mossy, forest, jungle, so lush and verdant…green is one of my favorite colors and my go-to palette at the moment. This collection of...
- Jan 9
- 1 min
I Remember April…
In the midst of a snowstorm with a blizzard on the way I am presently living in a world of pristine snow. Our view is composed of white...
- Jan 3
- 1 min
Back in Stock!
I love my little stainless steel spoon and all the possibilities for embellishing it…just unscrew the ball at the top and add beads or...