- Mar 15, 2023
- 1 min
Here’s a Sneak Peek!
I’m rather excited about this new earring design. Working on it off and on for the last week, testing color patterns and different sizes...
- Feb 7, 2023
- 1 min
Just For Fun…
My “Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings” tutorial calls for Delica beads, but I thought it would be interesting to make a fob substituting...
- Feb 6, 2023
- 1 min
Time to Say Goodbye…
A nother design is being retired. My “Empress Ming Cuff” is one of the very first geometric cuffs that I designed. Frankly, I’ve enjoyed...
- Feb 4, 2023
- 1 min
Another Option…
I’ve finished another pair of Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings. The earrings (Style II) shown at right are worked in blues, greens, and...
- Jan 29, 2023
- 1 min
What’s New…
I’ve just finished these Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings. Although they are worked with Delica beads, seed beads could be substituted. I...
- Jan 7, 2023
- 1 min
Time to Retire…
I created the “Safari” Cuff in 2013. I love this design, but I really must make room for new work. Although the tutorial will still be...
- Jan 1, 2023
- 1 min
As Promised!
“Geometric Oval Picot-Edged Earrings”…my first design project of 2023 is here! The tutorial and beading kit is now listed in my Etsy...
- Dec 28, 2022
- 1 min
Finished Just in Time!
I wanted a dramatic pair of bead-woven earrings to wear for New Years Eve and here they are! I love asymmetry so I’ve mixed up the...
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
A Few Months Ago…
I posted a photo of a “find” f rom a resale shop. It was to be a project to do indoors when weather turns cold. Well, winter weather...
- Dec 6, 2022
- 1 min
Whew!
It’s been non-stop busy these past few weeks! The Holidays do stir things up a bit! But now I’m back in the beading studio working on a...
- Nov 20, 2022
- 1 min
Last Day for Savings!
Holiday gift-giving season is rapidly approaching so why not get a head start! In my Etsy shop you will find one-of-a-kind earrings,...
- Nov 13, 2022
- 1 min
Making Progress…
My eye flower is now sporting petals and personality! I’m contemplating doing a second row in a different colorway using the darker blue...
- Nov 6, 2022
- 1 min
I Spy…
A new project…it’s just what I needed to jumpstart my enthusiasm for beading. As I’d mentioned before, my beading muse has been...
- Oct 29, 2022
- 1 min
In The Pink!
I love everything about these shoulder sweeping earrings from the Pink Opals and Labradorite gemstones to the 3mm amethyst accented tiny...
- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
Boo 2!
Having had another carved Labradorite skull in my stash, I just had to make another ring! I wore this to a Halloween party along with...
- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
Shoulder Sweeping…
Time for a new pair since I hadn’t made earrings in a while. I love long, dramatic earrings, but my earlobes can’t take the weight so I...
- Oct 15, 2022
- 1 min
It’s Time to Spruce up the Shop!
I’ve just added six lovely brocade pouches and each is filled with a color-coordinated treasure trove of beads, crystals, Swarovski...
- Oct 10, 2022
- 1 min
Beads to the Rescue Once Again!
This happens around the same time every year as I shelve my summer wardrobe and transition into my fall/winter garments. I’ll put on one...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
Boo!
“Macabre” Carved Skull Ring Halloween is fast approaching and I’m getting ready for it! I’ve just finished this sterling silver ring...
- Sep 13, 2022
- 1 min
The Third Eye…
What with having surgery on both eyes this past month, the concept of the Third Eye has been on my mind. I started making this pendant...