- Feb 15, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
Today…
I’m resuming the unfinished project that I laid aside while focusing on my “Peace Dove” Bead-Embroidered Brooch . What is this project?...
- Jan 28, 2021
- 1 min
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...
- Jan 13, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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...
- Dec 28, 2020
- 1 min
A Very Special Gift!
I was gifted this tiny antique Chinese sewing basket. I believe it is over 100 years old and I ponder its history…wondering how many have...
- Dec 24, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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...