- 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...
- Dec 11, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 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...
- Apr 29, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 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 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...
- 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...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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...
- May 27, 2022
- 1 min
Do You Remember This?
I had sold out of this cute little spoon a while back which meant my “Tube Bead Embellishment” kit was no longer available. Hurray! I now...