Nov 3, 20201 min read
Close Up and Personal...
When I posted a photo of myself on my Facebook timeline wearing my "Tantra Meditation Amulet", I received several requests for a close...
Oct 28, 20201 min read
What a Find!
I’ve been busy over the last week going through drawers, baskets, and boxes filled with so many goodies that I’d forgotten I had! I’ve...
Oct 21, 20201 min read
More Fun!
My "Big Top" Earrings are a hit, but I've received several requests for earrings similar in theme, but simple to make for those who don't...
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Let the Fun Begin!
Hurray! My "Big Top" Earrings kits are assembled and listed in my Etsy shop! I know a lot of you have been eagerly awaiting this fun...
Oct 10, 20201 min read
Fuchsia, Teal, and Purple...
I really like these colors! I've just finished beading a second pair of fun "Big Top" earrings. I truly love the bright red, yellow, and...
Oct 4, 20202 min read
It's Always Something...
I've been working on the tutorial for my "Big Top" Earrings design this past week and all was going swimmingly, until I had to take a...
Sep 26, 20201 min read
Step Right Up For...
The Greatest Show on Earth! That was the famous line the Barnum and Bailey Circus coined. I loved going to the circus as a child...the...
Sep 18, 20201 min read
Never One To Rest On My Laurels...
I’m at it again...working on a new project. After spending several months on my most recent project, the “ Tantra Meditation Amulet ”, I...
Sep 10, 20201 min read
Kits and Components are Listed!!!
From conception to fruition, countless hours that stretched from weeks into months went into the "Tantra Meditation Amulet" project. It...
Sep 8, 20201 min read
The Tutorial is Finished!
It seems like forever since I began this project, but it has finally come to fruition and the "Tantra Meditation Amulet and Temple Bead...
Sep 4, 20201 min read
Testing with a Final Temple Bead...
This will be my fifth Temple bead! I’m giving it a final go because it’s so important to make sure that each and every step of the...
Sep 1, 20202 min read
Designing and Creating this Bead Was the Fun Part. However...
Creating the shrink plastic components has been extremely labor intensive! Here are the steps I've taken in their creation; 1. C ut out...
Aug 25, 20202 min read
During This Tumultuous Period in Time...
I crave more than ever before an atmosphere of peace, comfort, and protection. This desire has been the impetus for my latest project,...
Aug 17, 20201 min read
All On A Golden Afternoon...
It’s a perfect day. I’m making headway on the tutorial for my latest design, process photos of each step are loading smoothly and being...
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Whew!
I’m so glad the last two weeks are over! So many distractions stole time away from the project I’ve been working on for more than a...
Aug 2, 20201 min read
Serenity NOW!!!
That’s what George Costanza’s father would yell on ‘Seinfeld’ when life’s trials became too much for him. I know this feeling all too...
Jul 27, 20201 min read
I’m Still Working on the New Project, But...
As I’ve written in my past blog, I’ve been experimenting with shrink plastic. It will be an integral component of the new design that I...
Jul 20, 20201 min read
Fun with Components!
While waiting for a 2 terrabit backup drive to arrive so I can save all files on my computer before completely reinstalling the software,...
Jul 14, 20202 min read
A Fly in the Ointment...
Wouldn’t it be lovely if upgrading to a new computer were a seamless operation? In a perfect world, it would be. Fairy tales aside,...
Jul 6, 20201 min read
It's One of Those Days When...
I'm taking two steps forward and one step back. I'm designing a new beading project and have been spending more time than I'd prefer...
