- Apr 19, 2014
- 1 min
Wouldn’t you know…
Just as I finished the tutorial and assembled kits for the “ Floral Brooch ”design, I find that a new task awaits me. I thought I’d have...
- Apr 17, 2014
- 1 min
What a whimsical, wild, riot of color these are!
The beading kits are assembled and waiting for anyone who wants to make a bold and colorful “fashion statement” accessory. Measuring...
- Apr 16, 2014
- 1 min
Closer than close!
Hurray…the tutorial for the “Floral Brooch” is finished! I’m always so relieved when all the proofreading is done. Now comes what I...
- Apr 14, 2014
- 1 min
The third time’s the charm…
I’ve just finished my third Floral Brooch, which I’ve titled “Tiger Lily”. You’ll notice that the petals are more curved than those in my...
- Apr 11, 2014
- 1 min
Almost…
I should have had this third floral brooch finished by now but life, as usual, has a habit of getting in the way and just when I think I...
- Apr 8, 2014
- 1 min
A sneak peek….
I’m still hard at work on my “Floral Brooch” design. The tutorial is written and I’m making a third brooch to fine-tune the design and...
- Apr 6, 2014
- 2 min
How do you write a beading pattern?
I’ve been asked that question by other beading enthusiasts who aspire to design beading patterns. There are several ways one can go about...
- Apr 1, 2014
- 1 min
The Learning Curve…
There are stitches I’ve worked so often that I feel as if I could do them while half asleep, but there is something to be said in favor...
- Mar 27, 2014
- 1 min
Beautiful Opalescent Spike Beads!
I’ve just received a shipment of gorgeous handmade 7mm x 17mm Czech glass Spike beads and couldn’t resist using them in another pair of...
- Mar 24, 2014
- 1 min
There is still snow on the ground, but….
It’s beginning to look like spring in my studio. The bright lime of these Delica and Drop beads remind me so much of the vivid...
- Mar 21, 2014
- 1 min
Pretty as a Passion Flower!
I’ve just finished my Floral Brooch! Comprised of Delica, seed, magatama, and drop beads and accented with a Czech glass hematite...
- Mar 19, 2014
- 1 min
Playing off of MRAW…
MRAW, which stands for Modified Right Angle Weave (inspired by CGB) plays a role in this piece. I’m working on the backside of my floral...
- Mar 15, 2014
- 1 min
Here’s the “Pentagonal Drop Earrings” kit!
A nifty beading travel tin fitted with a velour beading mat holds a selection of Delica, seed, and Charlotte beads in seven colors, two...
- Mar 13, 2014
- 2 min
Do you make or buy ear wires?
I personally don’t care for the majority of commercially mass-produced ear wires. Many look flimsy and/or the finish is too bright for my...
- Mar 8, 2014
- 1 min
Playing with Pentagons!
I’m having so much fun making beaded earrings! I truly don’t know why I’ve waited so long to dive into making these…they work up so...
- Mar 6, 2014
- 1 min
More Polymer Clay Seashells and Baby Spike beads!
My charcoal collections of polymer clay seashells and Czech glass Baby Spike beads are all but sold out so it was time to make more....
- Mar 1, 2014
- 1 min
I just hate when this happens!
Intentionally creating bead soup is one thing, but several bead containers inadvertently tipping over and spilling their contents is...
- Feb 24, 2014
- 1 min
A sea of Delica beads!
I dare say the Myuki Corporation should be sending Kate McKinnon a hearty thank you. Sales of Delicas must be soaring thanks to...
- Feb 22, 2014
- 1 min
Go get them!
I just love making these earrings and I know you will too! Good news…the “Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” beading kit (inspired...
- Feb 20, 2014
- 1 min
Swing and sway…
The tutorial for my “Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” design (inspired by CGB and Jean Power ) is now listed in my Etsy shop!...