- Apr 8, 2017
- 1 min
In a Blue Mood…
Presently I am loving the color blue…everything from Twilight to Powder. Perhaps the profusion of beautiful bluebells sprouting along our...
- Apr 1, 2017
- 1 min
Finished!
Remember all those polymer clay flowers I made last week? Were you wondering what I would make with them? I had several ideas in mind,...
- Mar 24, 2017
- 1 min
Form and Function…
Flowers in your hair, flowers everywhere…for all you flower children, here’s a sneak peek of a new project I’ve just begun! I’ve just...
- Mar 18, 2017
- 1 min
Fashionista Eye Candy…
I’ll admit that I love fashion. Although my wardrobe is composed primarily of black and neutrals, I enjoy perusing the wildly avant-garde...
- Mar 12, 2017
- 1 min
The Tutorial and Kit is Ready!
Snow may be on the way, but I’m ringing in Spring! After spending the past few months making several pairs of geometric earrings, I...
- Mar 10, 2017
- 1 min
Everything’s Coming Up Roses…
My “Six Petal Bloom” Bead-Embroidered Brooch is finished and I love it! Measuring 3″ in diameter, it is quite the statement piece! The...
- Mar 3, 2017
- 1 min
Dazzling…
This is a sneak peek at several resin Faux Fire Opals that I made last week and the colors are mesmerizing…they are absolute “eye candy”!...
- Feb 25, 2017
- 1 min
Let the fun begin!
I love geometric beading! I love the preciseness, how the beads line up so perfectly, and how a project can sprout spikes and folds!...
- Feb 18, 2017
- 1 min
As promised…
The tutorial and beading kit for my “Geometric Warped Square Mosaic Drop Earrings” (inspired by vintage patterned tile work and CGB)...
- Feb 17, 2017
- 1 min
Another Pair of Warped Square Earrings!
I’ve been busy this past week playing with Geometric Warped Squares once again! Aside from the influence of several of my favorite...
- Feb 10, 2017
- 1 min
Ooooh…
This shipment of pearls just arrived and they are beautiful. The colors are luscious and the variety of types include button, round,...
- Feb 3, 2017
- 1 min
Busy work…
I’m running low so it’s time to make more components for the “Tibetan Inspired Beaded Rope Necklace” Kit . This entails creating more...
- Jan 27, 2017
- 1 min
I’m so pleased!
Have you ever made a Shutterfly photo book? Over the last few years, I’ve made four featuring my metal and beadwork and now I have a...
- Jan 19, 2017
- 1 min
What is a weekend?
I just loved watching Maggie Smith playing the Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey. Especially when she inquired as to what a...
- Jan 16, 2017
- 1 min
The “Tide Pool” Cuff Beading Kit is listed…
Although the tutorial for this design has been available, it’s been a while since the “Tide Pool” Cuff beading kit has been listed...
- Jan 12, 2017
- 1 min
Formed, Dried, and Sanded…
These bronze metal clay seashell charms and buttons are now ready to be fired. I’ve recently had requests for “Tide Pool” Cuff...
- Jan 6, 2017
- 1 min
It’s that time of year again…
Registration is open for the 2017 Bead&Button show . I’ve been perusing the class catalog and there are several classes I’d consider...
- Jan 1, 2017
- 1 min
Happy New Year and…
What better way to start the New Year than with something colorful and sparkly! I’ve just finished this pair of mismatched earrings (I...
- Dec 28, 2016
- 1 min
Remember Those Polymer Clay Beads…
I made the beads several weeks ago, but couldn’t post what I did with them until after Xmas because they were used as components in these...
- Dec 26, 2016
- 1 min
What Does Santa Bring a Metalsmith?
Lucky me! Among other desirable goodies, Santa gave me two hammers and a really nice steel block set inside a non-slip, noise reducing...