- Dec 31, 2023
- 1 min
Resolutions Anyone?
I seldom make New Year’s resolutions because they are so hard to keep. But for 2024 I resolve to have a lot more fun and play time in my...
- Dec 11, 2023
- 1 min
It’s Ready!
My “Puffy Pillowed Beaded Beads” Necklace limited edition beading kit and tutorial are now listed in my Etsy shop. The kit contains 36...
- Nov 28, 2023
- 1 min
I Love This Necklace!
I started this necklace project a while back and would have finished it far sooner had life not gotten in the way, which has wont to do....
- Nov 8, 2023
- 1 min
Just…WOW!
Aasia Hamid from Aasiajewelry.com sent me this photo showing a necklace she created using my “Carnival” Geometric Beaded Beads Bracelet...
- Oct 18, 2023
- 1 min
This is Nice!
I’d been looking for a new beading board and chose this custom made goodie from beadboardenvy.com. This is the 8” x 12” model with wells....
- Sep 15, 2023
- 1 min
This is a Real Deal!
Etsy is offering a deal starting today through Sunday at 11:59pm…they will take $5 off any order of $25 or more in my shop if you use...
- Sep 14, 2023
- 1 min
Sidetracked…
I’d been diligently working on a new geometric beading design when out of the blue a friend asked if I still work with polymer clay and...
- Sep 6, 2023
- 1 min
Another Project is in the Works…
I’m exploring new designs for geometric beaded beads and Wow! It is so much fun playing with colors and a variety of shapes. I love these...
- Aug 18, 2023
- 1 min
Worth a Peruse…
I’ve been editing my Etsy shop and sorting through items that have been listed for quite a while and haven’t sold…like this beautiful...
- Jun 7, 2023
- 1 min
What’s New in My Shop?
I’ve been busy doing a bit more of studio “destashing”. I’ve put together the above collection of rare vintage and newer Swarovski...
- May 24, 2023
- 1 min
Cool!
As I was wading through emails from a while ago, I was delighted to see a photo of my “Geometric Staggered Warped Square Bracelet” in a...
- Apr 29, 2023
- 1 min
The Doctor Said…
“Take it Easy and rest.” That’s easier said than done for one who has always believed in putting in a hard day’s work everyday. The...
- Apr 6, 2023
- 1 min
And Here They Are!
Gosh! I don’t know which colourway I like better…this Fuchsia/Orange or the first pair I created in Blue/Yellow! I love both colourways...
- Feb 9, 2023
- 1 min
Just Listed!
The tutorial and beading kits for my latest design, the “Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings” is now listed in my Etsy Shop . The kit is...
- Feb 7, 2023
- 1 min
Just For Fun…
My “Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings” tutorial calls for Delica beads, but I thought it would be interesting to make a fob substituting...
- Feb 4, 2023
- 1 min
Another Option…
I’ve finished another pair of Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings. The earrings (Style II) shown at right are worked in blues, greens, and...
- Jan 29, 2023
- 1 min
What’s New…
I’ve just finished these Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings. Although they are worked with Delica beads, seed beads could be substituted. I...
- Jan 1, 2023
- 1 min
As Promised!
“Geometric Oval Picot-Edged Earrings”…my first design project of 2023 is here! The tutorial and beading kit is now listed in my Etsy...
- Dec 6, 2022
- 1 min
Whew!
It’s been non-stop busy these past few weeks! The Holidays do stir things up a bit! But now I’m back in the beading studio working on a...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
If You Haven’t Started…
It’s really time to think about those on your list and things they might like for Holiday gifts! And what bead enthusiast wouldn’t love...