- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
Older Than Methuselah…
Having my jewelry seen as pretty things to wear is fine, but I want to impart more depth into the pieces I create. To that end I often...
- Dec 8, 2021
- 1 min
As Old As The Hills…
I’ve just finished this large prayer-box ring…it measures 2.5″ in length! Accented with twisted sterling silver and gallery wire, and...
- Nov 23, 2021
- 1 min
My Husband and…
I live in the country surrounded by flora and fauna, so nature is an enormous influence in my life and work. Deer wander and sleep in the...
- Nov 9, 2021
- 1 min
A Few More…
I’ve just added more earrings to my Etsy shop ! Shown in the above collection are several new pair of earrings amongst those I listed...
- Nov 3, 2021
- 1 min
‘Serenity’ – A Hollow-Formed Prayer Box Pendant
I have slowly and methodically worked on the above pendant for several weeks. Because I tend not to sketch ideas (yes, I know I should...
- Oct 25, 2021
- 1 min
A Toss of the Dice and more…
Here’s another collection of fun One-of-a-Kind earrings that I’ve just listed in my Etsy shop ! Light weight with lots of swing and...
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
Ring-a-Ling…
I had been working on this ring for a while. Hanging something from the horizontal crossbar had become a bit of a conundrum. First I...
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
I Wish I May, I Wish I Might…
If ever there were an object one could wish upon, I think this pendant would be it. The glow of the opal breathes such fire and light!...
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Two Done, More to Come…
Goodness, listing takes a lot of time! Taking photos of finished pieces from several angles, then editing the photos, writing...
- Sep 21, 2021
- 1 min
Birthday Bling!
T he Birthday Fairy was exceptionally good to me, but then it’s not every day one turns 73! Besides some lovely additions to my wardrobe...
- Aug 18, 2021
- 1 min
Twiggy…
In the late 1990’s I took a jewelry class geared primarily to casting. I had always wanted to try casting metal and I figured I would...
- Aug 7, 2021
- 1 min
Primordial…
My “Primordial” neckpiece is actually a work in progress. I’d been creating components for several weeks and managed to finish enough to...
- Jul 22, 2021
- 1 min
Carpe Diem!
Are you ready? Now’s the time to sign up…registration for the live Intentional Metalsmithing e-course is now open! Whether you want to...
- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min
I’ve Found That…
My beading muse is indeed a fickle lady. She visited me non-stop for several years in a row and then poof!…she took off for parts unknown...
- Jun 21, 2021
- 1 min
Classes?
I’m frequently asked if I teach. I do write beading and jewelry-making tutorials , but aside from that, I don’t teach. However I know of...
- Jun 15, 2021
- 1 min
Just Sayin’…
Sometimes the most simple of designs offers the most fashion mileage. I made this beaded neck ring last summer, but I have worn it with...
- Jun 6, 2021
- 1 min
After Several Months Hiatus…
I finally feel like beading again! The gorgeous weather we’re having today definitely contributes to wanting to take my beading...
- May 31, 2021
- 1 min
Brrrrrrr…
A week ago, it felt as if summer had arrived. With temperatures reaching close to the high 70’s I was actually able to gather my beads...
- Apr 15, 2021
- 1 min
Better Late Than Never!
The beautiful gemstones, fossil walrus teeth, and mammoth bones I ordered during Susan Lenart Kazmer’s sale on April 3 have finally...
- Mar 16, 2021
- 1 min
Oooohhhh…
I’ve had my eyes on this collection for a while and I finally nabbed these stones during Susan Lenart Kazmer’s recent gemstone sale! I...