- Feb 5, 2021
- 1 min
Just Listed!
Beading kits and tutorials for my “Peace Dove” Bead-Embroidered Brooch are now in my Etsy shop! If you want a fun project that works up...
- Sep 8, 2020
- 1 min
The Tutorial is Finished!
It seems like forever since I began this project, but it has finally come to fruition and the “Tantra Meditation Amulet and Temple Bead...
- 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,...
- Jul 14, 2020
- 2 min
A Fly in the Ointment…
Wouldn’t it be lovely if upgrading to a new computer were a seamless operation? In a perfect world, it would be. Fairy tales aside,...
- Dec 26, 2019
- 1 min
Time to Clean House with a Sale…
I’ve been going over inventory and have decided to closeout several of my earring kits…the “ Geometric Mix or Match Narrow Rectangle”...
- May 27, 2019
- 1 min
I’ve Just Scratched the Surface…
That statement is a double entendre meaning that I’ve physically scratched the surface of these components, but also that I’m exploring...
- Apr 9, 2019
- 1 min
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 ....
- Mar 6, 2019
- 1 min
First Things First…
As mentioned in my previous blog, after a hiatus of one year I’m ready to work with polymer clay again. My clay muse had been calling me...
- Feb 13, 2019
- 1 min
You Never Know What You’ll Find!
Every now and then I’ll stop in a second-hand shop or thrift store just to see if there are any “treasures” to be had. Well, lucky me. I...
- Feb 7, 2019
- 1 min
Play Time!
Our weather of late leaves little alternative but to stay indoors! Last week we endured subzero temperatures. Today, every branch,...
- Jan 1, 2019
- 1 min
It’s 2019 and I’m…
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- Dec 26, 2018
- 1 min
Once Again…
Santa read my list, checked it twice, and he brought me wonderful things! The biggest and most wanted item on my list was a Sizzix Big...
- Dec 21, 2018
- 1 min
Holiday Sale!
If you’ve been eyeing tutorials that are listed in my Etsy shop, now is a great time to take another look. I seldom do sales, but on...
- Dec 17, 2018
- 1 min
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 6, 2018
- 1 min
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...
- Nov 17, 2018
- 1 min
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!...
- Oct 14, 2018
- 1 min
Grrrrrrrrrr…
This has not been my week! I’ve been designing a new geometric components project and tutorial that I find most enjoyable, but it has...
- Oct 6, 2018
- 1 min
Today’s Agenda…
I’ll be back to beading tomorrow…I’ve been working on a design utilizing geometric beaded links, but today I need to create polymer clay...
- Sep 6, 2018
- 1 min
Movin’ On!
For several months, I’ve been beading geometric triangles, flat squares, warped squares, and pentagons. Now I’m eager to explore other...
- Aug 3, 2018
- 1 min
It’s Been Ages, But…
Now that I’ve finished my latest beading project and tutorial I finally have time to replenish my stash of bronze metal clay “Urchins”...