- Jul 27, 2014
- 1 min
The kit is finally ready!
This past week has been really busy with far too much going on, but my colorful mixed media “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earring beading kit ...
- 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...
- Jul 17, 2014
- 1 min
More Forbidden Fruit…
To test my “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earrings tutorial, I made a second pair in a luscious passionflower colourway of lavender and lime with...
- Jul 9, 2014
- 1 min
Almost there….
I’m working on a second drop earring, writing the tutorial, and taking process photos every step along the way. This photo shows the...
- Jul 7, 2014
- 1 min
It seems like it’s taken an eternity, but….
It’s finally here…I’m perusing Jean Power’s long-awaited “Geometric Beadwork – Volume 2”! For those who like beading books that contain...
- Jun 25, 2014
- 1 min
A new project is in the works…
I just couldn’t resist making earrings that coordinate with my “Fantasy Flora” Cuff. The Rizo and Magatama beads I’m using accent the...
- Jun 23, 2014
- 1 min
More handmade Czech Spike beads!
I’ve added additional colors to the Czech Spike beads and “ Baby Spike ” beads listings in my Etsy shop. Silky Matte Gold (which ranges...
- Jun 20, 2014
- 1 min
Undoubtedly…
Since it’s creation five years ago, the “Shell and Spines” Cuff” tutorial and beading kit in Neutral colourways has been most often...
- Jun 17, 2014
- 1 min
Well, I’ll tell you…
Creating the tutorial for the “Fantasy Flora” Cuff was very ambitious! Inspired by wings and horns from CGB and implementing the...
- Jun 15, 2014
- 1 min
Oh….I love this cuff!
The “Fantasy Floral” Cuff is now gracing my wrist and I am utterly taken with it! The winged petals are accented with tiny horned pods...
- May 29, 2014
- 1 min
Judy’s latest…
Judy Drew sent me this photo of her finished “Loch Ness – Sea Dragon III” Wrap (inspired by CGB ) and she is thrilled with the way it...
- May 20, 2014
- 1 min
Time to repair….
I have worn my “Mermaid” Cuff to death! Life is short and I refuse to save my beadwork for so-called special occasions because frankly,...
- May 17, 2014
- 1 min
A new geometric cuff is in the works…
I’m making headway on my latest cuff design (thus far inspired by Wings and Horns in CGB ). As yet, I’m not sure what I will do when I...
- May 15, 2014
- 1 min
Sequins…
Sequins…they’re not just for tutus and costumes.They are great jewelry components as well! As seen in the variation of my “Creative...
- May 13, 2014
- 1 min
More fun with the Creative Components Wrap!
I’m in the midst of working on a new geometric cuff, but I felt the need for a brief interlude. My incentive was a project that could be...
- May 9, 2014
- 1 min
New and improved…
I’ve just revamped one of my older tutorials . Several years ago I created the “Interlocking Rings” bracelet followed by the “Beaded...
- May 3, 2014
- 1 min
Have you tried Moo?
No, this isn’t one of those “Got Milk?” questions. Moo is a printing company that I have been using for several years and I think they...
- May 1, 2014
- 1 min
Why am I not surprised?
One thing that usually happens when I start designing is that the color palette I start with always expands. I’m simply compelled to add...
- Apr 29, 2014
- 1 min
What’s next?
I’ve selected a delicious color palette for my upcoming project! You can tell from this collection of Delica beads that I’m definitely...
- Apr 21, 2014
- 1 min
Before I can fire these metal clay seashells…
I have to refine the holes and smooth edges. It’s dusty, dirty, time-consuming work, but essential to the quality of the finished...