- Feb 8
- 1 min
‘Tis the Month of Hearts and Love…
I created this keepsake for my cousin in memory of our late Aunt Betty. The body of the heart is made of felt accented with shrink...
- Jan 31
- 1 min
Leaf Hoppers?
This summer a 13-year brood of Cicadas will emerge in the same year as a 17-year brood. For the first time since 1998 13-and 17-year...
- Jan 25
- 1 min
Green…
Mossy, forest, jungle, so lush and verdant…green is one of my favorite colors and my go-to palette at the moment. This collection of...
- Jan 9
- 1 min
I Remember April…
In the midst of a snowstorm with a blizzard on the way I am presently living in a world of pristine snow. Our view is composed of white...
- Jan 3
- 1 min
Back in Stock!
I love my little stainless steel spoon and all the possibilities for embellishing it…just unscrew the ball at the top and add beads or...
- Dec 31, 2023
- 1 min
Resolutions Anyone?
I seldom make New Year’s resolutions because they are so hard to keep. But for 2024 I resolve to have a lot more fun and play time in my...
- Sep 24, 2023
- 1 min
With Autumn in the Air…
It won’t be long before beading on the screened-in porch will be just a memory of pleasant summer days spent outdoors. So I’m taking...
- Sep 6, 2023
- 1 min
Another Project is in the Works…
I’m exploring new designs for geometric beaded beads and Wow! It is so much fun playing with colors and a variety of shapes. I love these...
- Aug 30, 2023
- 1 min
These Few Precious Days…
Where did the time go…this summer has flown by! It’s almost the last day of August and Labor Day is just around the corner! We’re having...
- Jul 11, 2023
- 1 min
Yes, I know…
I should be in my studio working on the Geometric “Hip to be Square” Bangle project. At least that’s what the angel on my right shoulder...
- Jul 6, 2023
- 1 min
Inspiration…
I love working with color and I’m usually adept at choosing shades and tones that work well together. But whenever I find myself in a...
- May 17, 2023
- 1 min
I Didn’t Think I’d Do More, But…
A very good customer so loved my “Carnival Geometric Beaded Bracelet “ and really wanted to make one for herself. I had retired this kit...
- Mar 23, 2023
- 1 min
Fanciful Flight…
That’s the title I’ve given my latest design and I think it’s very fitting for this pair! Now onto the second pair to test the tutorial....
- 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 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 16, 2023
- 1 min
I’m Making Up For Lost Time…
Yay! It seems my beading Muse is going to stay around for a while! After a long hiatus, she is now whispering in my ear and suggesting...
- 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 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...