Jan 30, 20151 min read
More hours in a day...please!
Often the business end of art takes far too much time away from the hours required for the creation of art. I have been dying to work in...
Jan 26, 20151 min read
From the archives…
I had totally forgotten this tutorial! I discovered it while going through files on my computer and there it was…”Cleo’s Serpent Hoops”...
Jan 23, 20151 min read
Adieu, but not forever!
I recently sent this piece off to the photographer who does work for Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine. My step-by-step project...
Jan 20, 20151 min read
Pure enjoyment!
Until recently, creating rings has been my least favorite of jewelry items. But I’m discovering they are really fun to make…in fact, they...
Jan 15, 20152 min read
Ready to go!
When I go on vacation, it's imperative that I have a project to work on. I get so bored if I'm just passing time...I am a maker and I...
Jan 13, 20151 min read
For your viewing pleasure…
I have just finished a new collection of “Cosmic Cabochons”, named thus because the miniscule particles of dispersed glitter (a.k.a....
Jan 10, 20152 min read
Creating resin cabochons...
I'm busy at it...I need a cabochon for my next bead embroidery project so I'm making several others at the same time to have on hand and...
Jan 8, 20151 min read
Seashells galore in three colourways...
There are several Seashell Collections listed in my Etsy shop now with colourways comprised of Gold/Copper , Plum/Mauve , and Blue/Green...
Jan 7, 20151 min read
Time to stock the shop with more seashells…
I’ve had recent inquiries from bead embroidery entuhusiats asking when I’m going to have more Polymer clay seashells available for sale....
Jan 5, 20151 min read
Sometimes you have to live with a piece for a while…
I thought my “Sea Garden” cuff was finished when I posted a photo of it a week ago or two ago, but the more I wore it, the more I felt it...
Jan 2, 20151 min read
A new tutorial to start 2015!
I’ve just finished writing a tutorial for a mixed media bangle I’ve titled “Climbing Roses”. The bangle armature is made of 16 gauge...
Dec 29, 20142 min read
Not a great way to start the New Year...
On January 1, 2015 a European Union (EU) Vat (Value Added Tax) change that affects every seller of digital goods worldwide will come into...
Dec 27, 20141 min read
Santa was good!
I must have been very good because I've been given everything on my list this year! Aside from a sweater, I had asked for various art...
Dec 22, 20141 min read
I'm becoming a wire wrangler!
During the past few weeks I've been honing my skills with my NTAJ (Now That's a Jig!). I purchased the starter kit, which includes the...
Dec 19, 20141 min read
I may take a pass....
I've previously said that I wouldn't miss this show for the world, but I’ve just received the 2015 Bead & Button show class catalog and...
Dec 16, 20141 min read
A new finished cuff!
I'll be adding Polymer clay to the steel bangles I've just finished making, but I first wanted to finish the steel cuff I made last week....
Dec 13, 20141 min read
Having fun with the NTAJ!
Granted, these bangles could be formed with a variety of round-nose pliers, but the NTAJ (Now That's a Jig), makes the process far more...
Dec 10, 20141 min read
Flowing with ease in a different direction...
As much as I love beading, I find that I am having a wonderful time rediscovering polymer clay and getting back into metal work! I feel...
Dec 7, 20141 min read
Feeling better!
I'm still recovering, but feel up to filling orders again. And there are some items in my Etsy shop that will make wonderful Xmas...
