- Jan 20, 2015
- 1 min
Pure enjoyment!
Until recently, creating rings has been my least favorite of jewelry items. But I’m discovering they are really fun to make…in fact, they...
- Jan 15, 2015
- 2 min
Ready to go!
When I go on vacation, it’s imperative that I have a project to work on. I get so bored if I’m just passing time…I am a maker and I have...
- Jan 13, 2015
- 1 min
For your viewing pleasure…
I have just finished a new collection of “Cosmic Cabochons”, named thus because the miniscule particles of dispersed glitter (a.k.a....
- Jan 10, 2015
- 2 min
Creating resin cabochons…
I’m busy at it…I need a cabochon for my next bead embroidery project so I’m making several others at the same time to have on hand and...
- Jan 8, 2015
- 1 min
Seashells galore in three colourways…
There are several Seashell Collections listed in my Etsy shop now with colourways comprised of Gold/Copper , Plum/Mauve , and Blue/Green...
- Jan 7, 2015
- 1 min
Time to stock the shop with more seashells…
I’ve had recent inquiries from bead embroidery entuhusiats asking when I’m going to have more Polymer clay seashells available for sale....
- Jan 5, 2015
- 1 min
Sometimes you have to live with a piece for a while…
I thought my “Sea Garden” cuff was finished when I posted a photo of it a week ago or two ago, but the more I wore it, the more I felt it...
- Jan 2, 2015
- 1 min
A new tutorial to start 2015!
I’ve just finished writing a tutorial for a mixed media bangle I’ve titled “Climbing Roses”. The bangle armature is made of 16 gauge...
- Dec 27, 2014
- 1 min
Santa was good!
I must have been very good because I’ve been given everything on my list this year! Aside from a sweater, I had asked for various art...
- Dec 22, 2014
- 1 min
I’m becoming a wire wrangler!
During the past few weeks I’ve been honing my skills with my NTAJ (Now That’s a Jig!). I purchased the starter kit, which includes the...
- Dec 16, 2014
- 1 min
A new finished cuff!
I’ll be adding Polymer clay to the steel bangles I’ve just finished making, but I first wanted to finish the steel cuff I made last week....
- Dec 13, 2014
- 1 min
Having fun with the NTAJ!
Granted, these bangles could be formed with a variety of round-nose pliers, but the NTAJ (Now That’s a Jig), makes the process far more...
- Dec 10, 2014
- 1 min
Flowing with ease in a different direction…
As much as I love beading, I find that I am having a wonderful time rediscovering polymer clay and getting back into metal work! I feel...
- Dec 7, 2014
- 1 min
Feeling better!
I’m still recovering, but feel up to filling orders again. And there are some items in my Etsy shop that will make wonderful Xmas...
- Dec 3, 2014
- 1 min
A new polymer clay tutorial!
Hot off the press! I’ve just finished the “Anemone on Coral” Ring tutorial ! If you are a polymer clay enthusiast, I think you’ll enjoy...
- Dec 1, 2014
- 1 min
What a dream…
Perhaps I should say nightmare! Last night I dreamed I was scheduled to teach a beading class (I lack the teaching gene, so that was a...
- Nov 29, 2014
- 1 min
Yes! I’m still playing with Polymer clay!
And I’m still making rings! This latest ring is aptly titled “La Joie de Lapin”, which is French for “Rabbit’s Joy” because it looks like...
- Nov 26, 2014
- 1 min
A sweet deal!
Here’s something that may be of interest to beading and jewelry-making enthusiasts…now through Sunday, I’m offering a free digital...
- Nov 20, 2014
- 1 min
Am I having fun?
You bet! I can’t believe I’ve neglected polymer clay and metals for so long. I’m thrilled to be working with these materials again! I...
- Nov 17, 2014
- 1 min
Time for change…
My body of work over the past two years has consisted of geometrically bead woven pieces and I’ve actually beaded myself into a severe...