- Mar 24, 2014
- 1 min
There is still snow on the ground, but….
It’s beginning to look like spring in my studio. The bright lime of these Delica and Drop beads remind me so much of the vivid...
- Mar 21, 2014
- 1 min
Pretty as a Passion Flower!
I’ve just finished my Floral Brooch! Comprised of Delica, seed, magatama, and drop beads and accented with a Czech glass hematite...
- Mar 19, 2014
- 1 min
Playing off of MRAW…
MRAW, which stands for Modified Right Angle Weave (inspired by CGB) plays a role in this piece. I’m working on the backside of my floral...
- Mar 17, 2014
- 1 min
A new beading adventure…
Spring is coming very slowly to northern Illinois. In anticipation of its arrival, I’m creating a beaded flower. I have a vague idea of...
- Mar 15, 2014
- 1 min
Here’s the “Pentagonal Drop Earrings” kit!
A nifty beading travel tin fitted with a velour beading mat holds a selection of Delica, seed, and Charlotte beads in seven colors, two...
- Mar 13, 2014
- 2 min
Do you make or buy ear wires?
I personally don’t care for the majority of commercially mass-produced ear wires. Many look flimsy and/or the finish is too bright for my...
- Mar 11, 2014
- 1 min
The tutorial is finished!
If you’d like to make these “Pentagonal Drop Earrings” , you’re in luck because I have just finished the tutorial and it’s listed in my...
- Mar 9, 2014
- 1 min
What a great surprise!
The wonderful CGB souvenir calendar from Kate McKinnon arrived in my mailbox a few days ago! What a thrill to leaf through its pages...
- Mar 8, 2014
- 1 min
Playing with Pentagons!
I’m having so much fun making beaded earrings! I truly don’t know why I’ve waited so long to dive into making these…they work up so...
- Mar 6, 2014
- 1 min
More Polymer Clay Seashells and Baby Spike beads!
My charcoal collections of polymer clay seashells and Czech glass Baby Spike beads are all but sold out so it was time to make more....
- Mar 1, 2014
- 1 min
I just hate when this happens!
Intentionally creating bead soup is one thing, but several bead containers inadvertently tipping over and spilling their contents is...
- Feb 22, 2014
- 1 min
Go get them!
I just love making these earrings and I know you will too! Good news…the “Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” beading kit (inspired...
- Feb 20, 2014
- 1 min
Swing and sway…
The tutorial for my “Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” design (inspired by CGB and Jean Power ) is now listed in my Etsy shop!...
- Feb 17, 2014
- 1 min
Hot off the press!
I’ve just finished the tutorial for my latest earring design; “ Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” and I’m presently busy...
- Feb 14, 2014
- 1 min
The perfect “take along” project…
I was a Girl Scout and took the “Be prepared” motto to heart. In keeping with that, I never go anywhere without some sort of project…you...
- Feb 11, 2014
- 1 min
Ooooohhhh…they’re here!
My new mini business cards have arrived and I love them! This time around the cards feature my geometric beaded works. I’m always so...
- Feb 8, 2014
- 1 min
I love Tohos!
I don’t know about you, but I use a lot of size 15/0 seed beads in my work. I especially like Toho seed beads. Available in loads of...
- Feb 6, 2014
- 1 min
Ready for a change!
After creating beaded cuffs for the past year, I am more than ready to move on to an easy and speedy project. Earrings to the rescue!...
- Feb 4, 2014
- 1 min
More Spikes!
As enamored as I am with petite 5mm x 8mm Baby Spike beads, there is a time when larger spikes are called for. In the case of my...
- Feb 2, 2014
- 1 min
Just want you to know…
I’ll soon be taking a brief hiatus to refresh and enjoy a change of pace from my regular routine. My Etsy shop will remain open during...