- Oct 3, 2014
- 1 min
It’s here!!!
The long-awaited “Contemporary Geometric Beadwork – Volume II” has arrived! I’m dying to carve out some time to peruse all the “eye...
- Sep 30, 2014
- 1 min
Jewelry storage is the topic of the day…
My collection of jewelry has grown over the years and continues to grow as I make more. I consider all the necklaces, bracelets,...
- Sep 25, 2014
- 1 min
Want to add some sparkle to your beadwork?
If you use Delica beads, you have a lot of options because so many finishes are available…luster, rainbow, shimmer, metallic, etc., but...
- Sep 15, 2014
- 1 min
A great deal!
If you’ve joined Shutterfly.com, you may recently have received an offer for a free 8” x 8” 20-page hardback book. Of course, nothing is...
- Sep 13, 2014
- 2 min
It’s been almost two weeks but…
It seems like forever since I’ve had a block of time to sit down and bead. Life has gotten in the way again and is taking up far too much...
- Sep 7, 2014
- 1 min
Invariably…
If you wear a beadwoven piece of jewelry often, it will need repair or at the very least shoring up. Thread softens and stretches and...
- Sep 1, 2014
- 1 min
More Storage…
If you look around, it’s amazing how many wonderful boxes, tins, and cans are available for storage! I rummaged through our pantry...
- Aug 29, 2014
- 1 min
Storage….
One can never have enough! When I saw these cigar boxes in a second-hand shop, I knew they would come in handy for storing craft supplies...
- Aug 25, 2014
- 2 min
Stolen moments…
It is not at all surprising that I am getting little work done these days…I seem to have less time than ever of late. While I’m not the...
- Aug 21, 2014
- 1 min
The next project!
While I don’t have time to start work on a new beading project at the moment, I’m thinking about the piece I plan to make next. For the...
- Aug 18, 2014
- 1 min
Beading is on the back burner for now…
There is so much going on right now! Managing the dynamics between Peekaboo and the kittens and attending to their well-being (mental and...
- Aug 8, 2014
- 2 min
It isn’t easy!
We have now had Jackson and Cooper one week and they are amazing and wonderful and we love them madly! Whether animal or human, one just...
- Aug 3, 2014
- 1 min
I’m preoccupied at the moment….
Don’t be surprised if you don’t see many posts from me during the next few weeks. Thanks to Purr-Fection Animal Rescue and Shelter, we’ve...
- Jul 30, 2014
- 1 min
Oooooh…lots of beautiful new Czech Spike beads!
I’ve just replenished my supply of these beautiful handmade Czech 7mm x 17mm Spike Beads in a mix of Silver/Black, Matte, and Glossy...
- Jul 24, 2014
- 1 min
It’s here!!!
No, not the long-awaited CGB Volume II (that’s still in the works), but the next best thing…the “ Contemporary Geometric Beadwork ”...
- Jul 22, 2014
- 1 min
If you like quality business cards with fast turnaround…
Moo is the place to go! Although I didn’t really need to replenish my stock of mini business cards, Moo.com was having a 25% off sale so...
- Jul 15, 2014
- 1 min
They are finished and….
I’m more than pleased with these drop earrings! Because they remind me of ripe, luscious, juicy exotic fruit, I’ve titled this design...
- Jul 12, 2014
- 2 min
Photographing jewelry can be a challenge…
I am by no means a professional photographer, but I’ve learned a lot since I started photographing my work. I’ll admit I know next to...
- Jul 3, 2014
- 1 min
Getting a shipment of beads is just the tip of the iceberg….
Then comes the sorting, taking inventory, repackaging into more manageable containers and writing the color number/description on the...
- Jun 30, 2014
- 1 min
I’ve been playing with wire…
Ever since I returned from Bead&Button with my new “Now That’s a Jig” tool and the tiny book, “Collaborate” (which is filled with...