- 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 13, 2014
- 1 min
The “Fire Dragon” Wrap tutorial is ready!
I’ve just finished proofreading the tutorial for my “Fire Dragon” Wrap design (inspired by Kate McKinnon’s book, “ Contemporary...
- Nov 12, 2014
- 1 min
Timing is everything and…
A scheduled surgery could not happen at a more inopportune time…smack dab in the midst of the holiday season! Thankfully, it is not a...
- Nov 9, 2014
- 1 min
Hurrah!
My “Fire Dragon” Wrap is finally finished and I love it! From head to tail and every Wing and Horn in between, this collar is quite the...
- Nov 5, 2014
- 1 min
I’m almost finished!
I’m dying to start a new project, but must finish this first! It’s been a while since I’ve beaded a spiral wrap and I’d forgotten how...
- Nov 2, 2014
- 2 min
A true story…The Mouse that Liked Bling!
I have always considered myself a packrat…I tend to save anything and everything I think may come in handy some day. This tendency was...
- Oct 20, 2014
- 1 min
I’m still at it!
I haven’t done much beading in the past few weeks and I miss it, but life does have a habit of taking over and one realizes there is just...
- Oct 14, 2014
- 1 min
Hooray!
My “Coneucopia” Brooch is on its way home! I’d sent it to Kate McKinnon for inclusion in “ Contemporary Geometric Beadwork – Volume II...
- Oct 3, 2014
- 1 min
It’s here!!!
The long-awaited “Contemporary Geometric Beadwork – Volume II” has arrived! I’m dying to carve out some time to peruse all the “eye...
- Sep 27, 2014
- 1 min
Another offer!
I ask you…how could I refuse a free mouse pad that has a photo of my colorful geometrically beaded beads? I simply couldn’t! Shutterfly...
- Sep 20, 2014
- 1 min
My Shutterfly book has arrived and…
It’s beautiful and I’m so pleased with it! No doubt…it will look wonderful on my coffee table! The turnaround time was just a little over...
- Sep 4, 2014
- 2 min
It’s just a matter of weeks before…
The long-awaited Contemporary Geometric Beadwork Volume II will arrive in my mailbox along with the newly revised edition of CGB Volume...
- Sep 1, 2014
- 1 min
More Storage…
If you look around, it’s amazing how many wonderful boxes, tins, and cans are available for storage! I rummaged through our pantry...
- Aug 29, 2014
- 1 min
Storage….
One can never have enough! When I saw these cigar boxes in a second-hand shop, I knew they would come in handy for storing craft supplies...
- Aug 14, 2014
- 1 min
999 down and 1 to go!
A huge “Thank you” to everyone who has ordered kits and tutorials from Barbara Briggs Designs…to date I’ve had nine-hundred-ninety-nine...
- Aug 9, 2014
- 1 min
A super surprise!
Yesterday a box from Kalmbach Publishing arrived in my mailbox. My first thought was, “What could this be?” Inside was “Creative Beading...
- Jul 30, 2014
- 1 min
Oooooh…lots of beautiful new Czech Spike beads!
I’ve just replenished my supply of these beautiful handmade Czech 7mm x 17mm Spike Beads in a mix of Silver/Black, Matte, and Glossy...
- Jul 24, 2014
- 1 min
It’s here!!!
No, not the long-awaited CGB Volume II (that’s still in the works), but the next best thing…the “ Contemporary Geometric Beadwork ”...
- Jul 22, 2014
- 1 min
If you like quality business cards with fast turnaround…
Moo is the place to go! Although I didn’t really need to replenish my stock of mini business cards, Moo.com was having a 25% off sale so...
- Jul 19, 2014
- 1 min
The tutorial is finished!
I love when I wrap up a project and finish a tutorial! My “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earrings tutorial is now listed in my Etsy shop. A...