- Jun 27, 2010
- 1 min
Dollars and Sense
I’m still in the process of cleaning up my workbench. Steven helped me hang pegboard today and I’m clearing tools out of the drawers and...
- Jun 25, 2010
- 1 min
PMC Guild Annual #4
The PMC Guild Annual #4 is in the process of being printed and I’ve been notified that two of my submissions will be included. One is...
- Jun 20, 2010
- 1 min
Twig n’ Text Resin Pendant
I’ve been playing with resin these past few days and having tremendous fun! Although I’ve used resin in some of my previous pieces, this...
- Jun 17, 2010
- 2 min
Class with Susan Lenart Kazmer and Cheri Lenart
One of the classes I took at the Bead & Button show last week was “Uncommon Objects in Glass Casting” taught by Susan Lenart Kazmer and...
- Jun 6, 2010
- 1 min
Bead and Button – Day One
I’m having a blast! This was the first day of a two-day workshop with Susan Lenart Kazmer – she is a really interesting wild and crazy...
- Jun 4, 2010
- 1 min
Found Object Jewelry
Several years ago while vacationing on Maui, I strolled into an antique store in the tiny town of Paia. In a glass case there was a very...
- Jun 2, 2010
- 1 min
Expression Through Art Jewelry
An article about Madeleine Albright’s pins and how they are used to communicate thoughts and emotions reminded me of a pin that I have...
- May 29, 2010
- 1 min
For Your Beading Pleasure…
If big, bold, and beau tiful is your style you will love this brand new bracelet kit which will be available VERY soon! I’ve just...
- May 26, 2010
- 1 min
Speaking of Snakes…
No, we haven’t found one in the house, thank goodness. Except, of course, for the snakes I like to make from polymer clay. This...
- May 24, 2010
- 1 min
Polymer Clay in Bronze and Stardust
As promised. Here is the “Potpourri Bracelet” I’ve just finished in bronze tones with a touch of color that I call “stardust” . It’s...
- May 22, 2010
- 1 min
Shoot for the Moon!
This sterling silver brooch dates back to 1995 when I was heavily into creating hollow forms from sheet metal with help from my trusty...
- May 21, 2010
- 1 min
More Curiosities!
Okay – you’re either going to think these are really cool or you’re going to be totally creeped out! These eyeballs were also in the...
- May 20, 2010
- 1 min
Curiosities
While rummaging through a cabinet, I found a basket filled with nifty things that I bought at the Bead&Button show last year. These...
- May 19, 2010
- 1 min
Buttons Galore!
I’ve been busy playing with polymer clay today making lots of Opihi shell and urchin buttons for my “ Shell and Spines Cuff” kits. I...
- May 18, 2010
- 1 min
New Polymer Clay Clasp
I’ve had a lot of feedback regarding the new “Potpourri” bracelet kit. Most of you liked the polymer clay clasp that was featured on...
- May 17, 2010
- 1 min
On Target!
I just delivered these earrings to Brio Gallery and Marsha, the groovy, best ever gallery owner, couldn’t resist trying them on. They...
- May 16, 2010
- 1 min
No Beading Today – Gone Gardening!
I devoted most of last week to finishing the “Potpourri” bracelet kit while it’s been raining off and on accompanied by high winds. But...
- May 15, 2010
- 1 min
It’s Here!
Lucky you! This is the kit so many of you have been asking for. I’ve just finished writing the directions for the “Potpourri” bracelet...
- May 14, 2010
- 1 min
Winged Heart
I just finished this pendant and dropped it off at Brio Ga llery in Galena, Illinois. It is titled “Winged Heart” and it is a sturdy...
- May 13, 2010
- 1 min
Bird Nest
Repurposing is the key word here. I had made a pair of earrings several years ago which ended up being qu ite weighty – too heavy to...