Sep 20, 20131 min read
Okay, I'm finally ready to start...
A new Empress Ming's Cuff will be in the works shortly. I'm ready to enter planet Mongo once again as I've had several requests for a...
Sep 18, 20131 min read
I'm feeling a bit old today...
It actually started fifteen years ago when AARP began sending me offers to join their organization of senior citizens. Lately, literature...
Sep 16, 20131 min read
An “Empress Ming’s Cuff” is my next project, but first…
It’s time to replenish the stock of components in my Etsy shop . I’ve had many requests for fine silver sea-themed and flower disk...
Sep 14, 20131 min read
Have you ever made a photo book?
A few years ago, as a present for my husband, I created a book filled with photos of our European vacation. There are several companies...
Sep 12, 20131 min read
I've been busy counting, weighing, and packaging beads...
Fifty-seven grams of Delica and seed beads per kit to be precise, all in various shades of teal, mauve, lime, coral, blue, and green,...
Sep 9, 20131 min read
It seems like it took forever, but...
My "Parrot Fish Cuff" is finally finished as are the beading kit and tutorial (available in my Etsy shop). I am pleased beyond words...
Sep 7, 20131 min read
Staples...
You can never have enough of them! I'm not talking about office supplies here. I mean those necessities that are used in a myriad of...
Sep 5, 20131 min read
Did you know...
Ancient Egyptians pierced their ears in an attempt to ward off evil demons. That’s an interesting concept. When I was in high school, I...
Sep 2, 20131 min read
I'm still working...
You may think this cuff is finished, but it isn’t. At this point, the cuff (inspired by CGB ) doesn't have enough body and easily...
Aug 31, 20131 min read
No rest for the wicked!
I'd much rather be beading today...the Parrot Fish cuff wants my attention! But as you can see from this photo, my herb garden is in dire...
Aug 29, 20131 min read
Oooooohhhhhhh...
Look at these gorgeous "Iris Ice" soda-lime lamp worked beads! They were made by Sarah Moran and I was so fortunate to nab them as soon...
Aug 26, 20131 min read
No doubt about it...
There is a plethora of pattern and color going on in this cuff and I believe it is my most ambitious piece to date! The photo shows the...
Aug 23, 20131 min read
The repair is finished!
See the new inner sleeve on this bangle? It has made the bangle a bit smaller and given it more body, which is most favorable! While...
Aug 20, 20131 min read
Empress Ming is in need of some nip/tuck...
Just as Goldilocks found that Baby Bear's bed was "just right", when it comes to beading tension, I think mine is just right...neither...
Aug 17, 20131 min read
Slowly, but surely....
I’m making progress on my geometric ZigZag design (inspired by the RickRack section of CGB ). Writing the step-by-step directions and...
Aug 15, 20131 min read
Yummmmmmm.....
I have little sales resistance when it comes to beads and I’m always eager to add new colors to my Delica stash. This luscious collection...
Aug 13, 20131 min read
Feedback is always welcome...
I'm always so thrilled and thankful when customers leave positive feedback for me on Etsy , and I want to thank everyone for the lovely...
Aug 11, 20131 min read
Look at these!
I've just ordered luscious iris blue vintage (circa 1890 - 1900) nail head beads from Just Let Me Bead. They are a petite 3mm in size...
Aug 8, 20131 min read
One bead at a time...
I haven't had as much time to devote to beading this week as I would like. I've been working on my latest geometric ZigZag piece, the...
Aug 5, 20131 min read
Sweet moments...
This morning as I was in the kitchen cutting stems from garden fresh green beans, a lovely warm breeze wafted through the windows...
