Nov 30, 20221 min read
If You Haven't Started...
It's really time to think about those on your list and things they might like for Holiday gifts! And what bead enthusiast wouldn't love...
Nov 26, 20221 min read
What’s Not to Like?
If you need business cards, Moo is having a 25% off sale! I ordered these mini cards a few days ago and they just arrived. I couldn’t be...
Nov 20, 20221 min read
Last Day for Savings!
Holiday gift-giving season is rapidly approaching so why not get a head start! In my Etsy shop you will find one-of-a-kind earrings,...
Nov 18, 20221 min read
Day 2...
It's the second day of my sale. These are resin cabochons that I made and they're just waiting to be used in a bead embroidery or other...
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Are You Ready for a Sale?
Today through Sunday November 20, I'm offering 15% off in-stock Art Jewelry, Creative Components, and Beads in my Etsy shop:...
Nov 13, 20221 min read
Making Progress…
My eye flower is now sporting petals and personality! I’m contemplating doing a second row in a different colorway using the darker blue...
Nov 6, 20221 min read
I Spy…
A new project…it’s just what I needed to jumpstart my enthusiasm for beading. As I’d mentioned before, my beading muse has been...
Oct 29, 20221 min read
In The Pink!
I love everything about these shoulder sweeping earrings from the Pink Opals and Labradorite gemstones to the 3mm amethyst accented tiny...
Oct 22, 20221 min read
Boo 2!
Having had another carved Labradorite skull in my stash, I just had to make another ring! I wore this to a Halloween party along with...
Oct 22, 20221 min read
Shoulder Sweeping…
Time for a new pair since I hadn’t made earrings in a while. I love long, dramatic earrings, but my earlobes can’t take the weight so I...
Oct 15, 20221 min read
It's Time to Spruce up the Shop!
I've just added six lovely brocade pouches and each is filled with a color-coordinated treasure trove of beads, crystals, Swarovski...
Oct 10, 20221 min read
Beads to the Rescue Once Again!
This happens around the same time every year as I shelve my summer wardrobe and transition into my fall/winter garments. I’ll put on one...
Oct 3, 20221 min read
What A Find!
I have a home decor project slated for upcoming cold winter days! I was perusing our local thrift store and came across this jewelry...
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Boo!
Halloween is fast approaching and I'm getting ready for it! I've just finished this sterling silver ring composed of a carved Labradorite...
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Play Day…
I’ve been gathering small gemstone cabochons with the intent of creating long, draping earring collections. When I don’t have a...
Sep 13, 20221 min read
The Third Eye…
What with having surgery on both eyes this past month, the concept of the Third Eye has been on my mind. I started making this pendant...
Sep 5, 20221 min read
I'm So Delighted!
Good Time Beading is a page on Facebook and it's devoted to (you guessed it!) beading and bead related topics AND I've been chosen as the...
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Woohoo!
The second eye is done! OMG…what a difference it has made! Even dreary overcast days look bright now and colors are so vivid. It’s lovely...
Aug 22, 20221 min read
What We Have Here Are…
More goodies to play with when I finally return to the bench in my metals studio! Dig this whopper 2.5 pound hammer from Buffalo Rutland...
Aug 15, 20221 min read
One Down, One to Go...
I had cataract surgery on my left eye last Wednesday. Post surgery I had quite a bit of discomfort. My follow-up appointment the next day...
