- Dec 9, 2010
- 1 min
The second Tide Pool cuff is half finished…
And I’ve decided, no doubt about it, this is one of the most enjoyable beading projects I’ve done in a long time. There is no absolutely...
- Dec 2, 2010
- 1 min
A Luscious New Palette!
I’ve finished writing and editing the pattern for the “Tide Pool” cuff – eight pages of clear and concise instructions with step-by-step...
- Nov 30, 2010
- 1 min
Finished!
I’ve finally finished the “Tide Pool” cuff and I’m working on the final editing of the step-by-step photos and pattern instructions. ...
- Nov 19, 2010
- 1 min
A Work in Progress
My down time is not being wasted. Although I still can’t wield a hammer, I am able to do a bit of beading. It has been a good six...
- Sep 11, 2010
- 1 min
Jewelry Trunk Show Today!
I’m off to Brio Gallery in Galena, IL for my jewelry trunk show. I’ve been toiling in my studio the past four weeks getting ready for...
- May 30, 2010
- 1 min
Spiral Beading Pattern Sneak-Peek!
As promised, the “Bedazzled Spiral Cuff” jewelry kit is now available and here’s a sneak-peek – thirteen pages of easy to follow...
- May 29, 2010
- 1 min
For Your Beading Pleasure…
If big, bold, and beau tiful is your style you will love this brand new bracelet kit which will be available VERY soon! I’ve just...
- May 19, 2010
- 1 min
Buttons Galore!
I’ve been busy playing with polymer clay today making lots of Opihi shell and urchin buttons for my “ Shell and Spines Cuff” kits. I...
- May 18, 2010
- 1 min
New Polymer Clay Clasp
I’ve had a lot of feedback regarding the new “Potpourri” bracelet kit. Most of you liked the polymer clay clasp that was featured on...
- May 16, 2010
- 1 min
No Beading Today – Gone Gardening!
I devoted most of last week to finishing the “Potpourri” bracelet kit while it’s been raining off and on accompanied by high winds. But...
- May 15, 2010
- 1 min
It’s Here!
Lucky you! This is the kit so many of you have been asking for. I’ve just finished writing the directions for the “Potpourri” bracelet...
- May 5, 2010
- 1 min
Finished…Finally!
I’ve been working on this bracelet off and on for too long, but it’s finally finished! I’ll be sending this photo along with five other...
- Apr 30, 2010
- 1 min
Moroccan Surprise!
Picture a street market in Morocco. The temperature is hotte r than hot. The wind whips and sweeps sand and dust into mini...
- Apr 29, 2010
- 1 min
The Art of Display
I often wonder how people store their jewelry. It’s really great to have a wonderful jewelry case with partitions of all different sizes...
- Apr 20, 2010
- 1 min
Cleo’s Little Friends
Springtime has comfortably settled in and the temperature keeps rising. It’s time to pull back my hair and get out the fun earrings! I...
- Apr 5, 2010
- 1 min
“We’ll Always Have Paris”
These earrings are the result of a brief stay in Paris two years ago. There was so much to see in the short time we were there…the Arc...
- Mar 30, 2010
- 1 min
Easy and Elegant Polymer Clay Beads!
Polymer clay beads are such fun to make and there are so many great design possibilities! I love playing with color and what never...
- Feb 24, 2010
- 1 min
California Dream’n
This has been a really long winter. I long to travel to a warmer clime where the sun is shining brightly, skies are blue, and palm...