- 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 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...
- Sep 26, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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...
- Sep 10, 2020
- 1 min
Kits and Components are Listed!!!
From conception to fruition, countless hours that stretched from weeks into months went into the “Tantra Meditation Amulet” project. It...
- Sep 4, 2020
- 1 min
Testing with a Final Temple Bead…
This will be my fifth Temple bead! I’m giving it a final go because it’s so important to make sure that each and every step of the...
- Sep 1, 2020
- 2 min
Designing and Creating this Bead Was the Fun Part. However…
Creating the shrink plastic components has been extremely labor intensive! Here are the steps I’ve taken in their creation; 1. Cut out...
- Aug 25, 2020
- 2 min
During This Tumultuous Period in Time…
I crave more than ever before an atmosphere of peace, comfort, and protection. This desire has been the impetus for my latest project,...
- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
All On A Golden Afternoon…
It’s a perfect day. I’m making headway on the tutorial for my latest design, process photos of each step are loading smoothly and being...
- Jul 6, 2020
- 1 min
It’s One of Those Days When…
I’m taking two steps forward and one step back. I’m designing a new beading project and have been spending more time than I’d prefer...
- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
This is the Time to Bead for Pleasure!
I can’t remember when we last experienced a summer as lovely as this. We have been graced with such beautiful weather thus far!...
- Jun 6, 2020
- 1 min
The Most Happy Fella!
I can’t remember where I originally found the laughing Buddha bead that I used in this pendant…probably at a Bead & Button Show I...
- May 17, 2020
- 2 min
If You Were Alive in the 1950’s…
You may recall Mad Magazine and its mascot, Alfred E. Neuman…his slogan was, “What Me Worry?”. Oh, for those carefree days when we...
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
This Could Be The Start Of Something Big…
Or maybe not. This week I’m experimenting with colors and various geometric beaded shapes and working them into pendants and beads that...
- Apr 18, 2020
- 1 min
Beading Kits are Ready!
Yes! Beading kits for my Geometric “Color Play Warped Square Mixed Pattern” Drop Earrings are now listed in my Etsy shop! The tutoria...