Sep 301 min read
Aloha…
The “ Autum Moss Lei” has been fun to create! I made the center focal bead a very long time ago using Fine Silver Precious Metal Clay. I...
Dec 31, 20231 min read
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 20, 20231 min read
Deck the Halls!
I so love this time of year! With Xmas just five days away I have all my shopping finished and just a few more presents to wrap. Catnip...
Dec 11, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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...
Nov 28, 20231 min read
I Love This Necklace!
I started this necklace project a while back and would have finished it far sooner had life not gotten in the way, which has wont to do....
Nov 24, 20231 min read
Happy Day After TG!
Tree’s up! Jackson and Cooper approve. Georgie is sleeping in and hasn’t yet experienced the wonder of a tree with bright lights and...
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Joseph's Coat of Many Colors?
Well...maybe not a coat but my "Carnival" Geometric Beaded Beads Bracelet is definitely a design of many colors...32 to be exact! In a...
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Just…WOW!
Aasia Hamid from Aasiajewelry.com sent me this photo showing a necklace she created using my “Carnival” Geometric Beaded Beads Bracelet...
Nov 1, 20231 min read
This Will Be a Fun Project!
I’ve taken several in-person classes from Richard Salley over the years, but he is now offering online classes and I couldn’t resist...
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Happy Howl-ing!
Guess which ring I have on today? I made this ring last year to wear to a Halloween party, but I like it so much that I wear it on other...
Oct 25, 20231 min read
I’m Still At It, But…
I’m making progress on the beaded bead project that I started a month or two ago. I intend these beads to become the primary components...
Oct 18, 20231 min read
This is Nice!
I’d been looking for a new beading board and chose this custom made goodie from beadboardenvy.com. This is the 8” x 12” model with wells....
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Hurry!
Etsy is having a promotion through October 11…you get $10 off any $40 purchase! That’s 25% off! So…if you’ve been eyeing anything in my...
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Okay…
I’m getting rather tired of chasing beads all over my work surface. I start out with neat little piles and in no time chaos reigns on my...
Sep 24, 20231 min read
With Autumn in the Air…
It won’t be long before beading on the screened-in porch will be just a memory of pleasant summer days spent outdoors. So I’m taking...
Sep 15, 20231 min read
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...
Sep 14, 20231 min read
Sidetracked...
I'd been diligently working on a new geometric beading design when out of the blue a friend asked if I still work with polymer clay and...
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Another Project is in the Works…
I’m exploring new designs for geometric beaded beads and Wow! It is so much fun playing with colors and a variety of shapes. I love these...
Aug 30, 20231 min read
These Few Precious Days…
Where did the time go…this summer has flown by! It’s almost the last day of August and Labor Day is just around the corner! We’re having...
