Dec 31, 20231 min read
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...
Dec 11, 20231 min read
It's Ready!
My "Puffy Pillowed Beaded Beads" Necklace limited edition beading kit and tutorial are now listed in my Etsy shop. The kit contains 36...
Dec 5, 20231 min read
I’m Gettin’ There!
The tutorial is still in need of editing and proofreading, but it’s looking like I’ll be finished early next week. I should have some...
Sep 15, 20231 min read
This is a Real Deal!
Etsy is offering a deal starting today through Sunday at 11:59pm…they will take $5 off any order of $25 or more in my shop if you use...
Jun 25, 20231 min read
Back in Stock!
My Geometric "Pentagonal Drop Earrings" beading kit has been out of stock for several months and frankly, I contemplated retiring the...
Jun 15, 20231 min read
One Down…
Several more to go…the prototype is finished for my square bangle design, but I need to explore different sizes and colourways. I might...
May 24, 20231 min read
Cool!
As I was wading through emails from a while ago, I was delighted to see a photo of my "Geometric Staggered Warped Square Bracelet" in a...
May 17, 20231 min read
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...
Apr 29, 20231 min read
The Doctor Said...
"Take it Easy and rest." That's easier said than done for one who has always believed in putting in a hard day's work everyday. The...
Apr 6, 20231 min read
And Here They Are!
Gosh! I don't know which colourway I like better...this Fuchsia/Orange or the first pair I created in Blue/Yellow! I love both colourways...
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Happy Colors!
Having finished my "Fanciful Flight" Earrings design in the blue/yellow colourway (see my previous post), I'm now working up a pair in...
Mar 23, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
Time to Say Goodbye…
Another 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, 20231 min read
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 1, 20231 min read
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...
Nov 30, 20221 min read
If You Haven't Started...
It's really time to think about those on your list and things they might like for Holiday gifts! And what bead enthusiast wouldn't love...
Sep 5, 20221 min read
I'm So Delighted!
Good Time Beading is a page on Facebook and it's devoted to (you guessed it!) beading and bead related topics AND I've been chosen as the...
Jun 29, 20221 min read
Do You have a lot of UFOs?
I’m not talking about Unidentified Flying Objects…I’m referring to Un-Finished Objects and I have quite a few of them on my workbench at...
