- Sep 18, 2020
- 1 min
Never One To Rest On My Laurels…
I’m at it again…working on a new project. After spending several months on my most recent project, the “ Tantra Meditation Amulet ”, I...
- Sep 10, 2020
- 1 min
Kits and Components are Listed!!!
From conception to fruition, countless hours that stretched from weeks into months went into the “Tantra Meditation Amulet” project. It...
- Sep 8, 2020
- 1 min
The Tutorial is Finished!
It seems like forever since I began this project, but it has finally come to fruition and the “Tantra Meditation Amulet and Temple Bead...
- Sep 4, 2020
- 1 min
Testing with a Final Temple Bead…
This will be my fifth Temple bead! I’m giving it a final go because it’s so important to make sure that each and every step of the...
- Sep 1, 2020
- 2 min
Designing and Creating this Bead Was the Fun Part. However…
Creating the shrink plastic components has been extremely labor intensive! Here are the steps I’ve taken in their creation; 1. Cut out...
- Aug 25, 2020
- 2 min
During This Tumultuous Period in Time…
I crave more than ever before an atmosphere of peace, comfort, and protection. This desire has been the impetus for my latest project,...
- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
All On A Golden Afternoon…
It’s a perfect day. I’m making headway on the tutorial for my latest design, process photos of each step are loading smoothly and being...
- Aug 11, 2020
- 1 min
Whew!
I’m so glad the last two weeks are over! So many distractions stole time away from the project I’ve been working on for more than a...
- Aug 2, 2020
- 1 min
Serenity NOW!!!
That’s what George Costanza’s father would yell on ‘Seinfeld’ when life’s trials became too much for him. I know this feeling all too...
- Jul 27, 2020
- 1 min
I’m Still Working on the New Project, But…
As I’ve written in my past blog, I’ve been experimenting with shrink plastic. It will be an integral component of the new design that I...
- Jul 20, 2020
- 1 min
Fun with Components!
While waiting for a 2 terrabit backup drive to arrive so I can save all files on my computer before completely reinstalling the software,...
- Jul 6, 2020
- 1 min
It’s One of Those Days When…
I’m taking two steps forward and one step back. I’m designing a new beading project and have been spending more time than I’d prefer...
- Jun 27, 2020
- 2 min
You’ve Probably Heard the Phrase…
Everything old is new again. Do you remember Shrinky-Dinks from the 1970’s. Turns out that shrink plastic is the new “in” medium for...
- Jun 19, 2020
- 1 min
I Am So Excited!!!
The results of the 2020 Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Metals Jewelry-Making Contest have been announced and I’ve just learned that my...
- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
This is the Time to Bead for Pleasure!
I can’t remember when we last experienced a summer as lovely as this. We have been graced with such beautiful weather thus far!...
- Jun 6, 2020
- 1 min
The Most Happy Fella!
I can’t remember where I originally found the laughing Buddha bead that I used in this pendant…probably at a Bead & Button Show I...
- May 30, 2020
- 1 min
Portability is the Key Word Here…
We have been having such gorgeous weather that beading outdoors on the screened porch has become my favorite place to be of late. I...
- May 17, 2020
- 2 min
If You Were Alive in the 1950’s…
You may recall Mad Magazine and its mascot, Alfred E. Neuman…his slogan was, “What Me Worry?”. Oh, for those carefree days when we...
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
This Could Be The Start Of Something Big…
Or maybe not. This week I’m experimenting with colors and various geometric beaded shapes and working them into pendants and beads that...
- Apr 28, 2020
- 1 min
How Do You Store Your Jewelry?
Drawers? Boxes? Hanging from the wall? I store my jewelry in and on all of these, but the pieces that I wear most are always visible!...