- Aug 13, 2011
- 1 min
These are prototype components I’ve made for a new design…
and I can’t wait to start this novel project. It will be a mixed media bracelet (my favorite type of jewelry to make and wear!) and it...
- Aug 1, 2011
- 1 min
Summer is more than half over and it’s time for a break…
so I want to let you know that my Etsy shop will be placed in vacation mode starting Sunday, August 7. If you’ve been thinking about...
- Jul 22, 2011
- 1 min
Undoubtedly, this is the bracelet I wear the most!
It’s my “Potpourri” bracelet design worked up in bronze tones. My wardrobe is basically comprised of neutrals and this bracelet just...
- Jul 16, 2011
- 1 min
Kits, kits, and more kits!
That’s what this weekend is all about. I’ve had a flood of orders from my Etsy shop and it’s time to print patterns, gather tubes of...
- Jul 14, 2011
- 1 min
My latest beaded cuff is finally finished!
I’m very pleased with it! The vibrant colors and petite seed beaded patchwork appliques, Swarovski crystal Lochrosen, and the polymer...
- May 28, 2011
- 1 min
Just one week…
before I leave for the Bead and Button show! Fair warning…my Etsy shop will be put in vacation mode while I’m away so if you’ve been...
- May 25, 2011
- 1 min
Bronze metal clay and sparkly seed beads…
this is a sneak peak of th e materials for the next project I have in mind! It will be a cuff – I am definitely enamoured with...
- May 12, 2011
- 1 min
The Bead and Button Show…
is only weeks away! I’m already dreaming of the goodies I’ll pick up at the floor show. Every year I return home with my suitcase...
- May 6, 2011
- 1 min
One of the things I like most about beading…
is the portability factor. Unlike many creative endeavours, especially those that require heavy equipment like metalsmithing, beading...
- Apr 29, 2011
- 1 min
I’m back from my vacation…
a wonderful, restful time in the Caribbean. On a tiny island where no phones, television, or internet are available, it was easy to put...
- Apr 16, 2011
- 1 min
So much to do…
and, of course, never enough time! With warm weather approaching everything in our prairie seems to be popping up at once. It’s that...
- Apr 14, 2011
- 1 min
Just a reminder…
that my Etsy shop will put be in vacation mode Friday night. If you’ve wanted to order a beading kit or patterns or some finished...
- Mar 27, 2011
- 1 min
You have no idea…
how long it takes to assemble beading kits unless you’ve done it. Coordinating the color and types of beads, crystals, pearls, etc.,...
- Mar 24, 2011
- 1 min
The “Bollywood Bling” Beading Kit is Ready!
Are you ready to start beading some bling? Well, here’s your chance! I’ve just finished editing my drafts and the Bollywood Bling...
- Mar 23, 2011
- 1 min
Hurray for Bollywood!
No…that’s not a typo. Bollywood is the term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry – a playful version of Hollywood done...
- Mar 5, 2011
- 1 min
My Beaded Ruffle Cuff is finished!
This is the piece I designed and started while vacationing in Maui. I’ve used colorful seed beads from my newly purchased stash and...
- Feb 11, 2011
- 1 min
Time is running out…
and my pre-Valentine’s Day sale ends at 11:59 p.m. this evening. If you’ve been thinking about ordering a designer beading kit or...
- Feb 9, 2011
- 1 min
I’m Sending a Special Valentine…
your way by having a pre-Valentine’s Day sale. Starting today through Friday, February 11, I’m offering a coupon good for 10% off any...
- Jan 20, 2011
- 2 min
I really should have…
made an additional New Year’s resolution. As it was, I resolved to try to keep my studio spaces clean and neat this coming year. So far...
- Jan 16, 2011
- 1 min
Hurray! My Etsy Shop…
is finally open! I’ve wanted to do this for a long time and have finally gotten around to it. Etsy is an online market place for...