- Apr 20, 2010
- 1 min
Cleo’s Little Friends
Springtime has comfortably settled in and the temperature keeps rising. It’s time to pull back my hair and get out the fun earrings! I...
- Apr 19, 2010
- 1 min
Taking Flight
My husband and I have a bet going. He thinks it’s going to snow once more – I don’t believe it will. It may be snowing in New...
- Apr 18, 2010
- 1 min
For the Birds
For the first time in three years, our blue bird house finally has a blue bird family residing in it. Until now, house wrens have always...
- Apr 16, 2010
- 1 min
Heavy Metal
This charm necklace is made entirely of heavy gauge fine silver wire and metal clay and it’s one of my favorite pieces. It’s a dramatic...
- Apr 14, 2010
- 1 min
An Ancient Mr. Bill
In my enameling days…perhaps I should say daze, I had looked through the various cabochans in my stash and came across a large piece of...
- Apr 12, 2010
- 1 min
Mixed Metals
I find jewelry that is made from a variety of materials and/or metals interesting. I like the contrast of gold, copper, and...
- Apr 11, 2010
- 1 min
Lotus Ring/Pendant
It’s true that April showers bring May flowers so I have a very unique blossom to show you today. This “Lotus” flower ring is made of...
- Apr 10, 2010
- 1 min
Spring and Flora
I have the answer. I’ve been emersed working on floral beads in polymer clay of late and it just occurred to me that it all has to do...
- Apr 9, 2010
- 1 min
More Night Shade Flora
Here is another pair of polymer clay earrings in the Night Shade Flora theme. They are delightfully lightweight. These drop...
- Apr 8, 2010
- 1 min
Night Shade Flora Drops
I’m working with polymer clay again and having great fun making these “Flora” beads. I start with a wooden bead as my base, then apply...
- Apr 7, 2010
- 1 min
Fired Metal Clay
In my March 27 post, I showed you how fine silver metal clay looks in the “greenware” state after the clay has dried and is ready to...
- Apr 6, 2010
- 1 min
A Night for Dr. Frankenstein
I shudder to even contemplate what manner of creature Dr. Frankenstein might have created last night. We had a massive storm with...
- Apr 5, 2010
- 1 min
“We’ll Always Have Paris”
These earrings are the result of a brief stay in Paris two years ago. There was so much to see in the short time we were there…the Arc...
- Apr 4, 2010
- 1 min
Caring for Crystals
I keep a varied selection of crystal stones in my supply stash. When set in beaded bezels, these “gems” become stellar additions to my...
- Apr 3, 2010
- 1 min
Decisions
It’s one of those days when so many fresh ideas are floating around in my head…new beading projects, clasps made with metal clay, and...
- Apr 2, 2010
- 1 min
Five Simple Steps
I don’t like commercially made ear wires. They lack the weight and richness of a handmade ear wire. So I always make my own and it...
- Apr 1, 2010
- 1 min
Charming
I so enjoy stitching beaded bezels around crystals and stones! There is something so satisfying about the process. Taking a beautiful...
- Mar 31, 2010
- 1 min
Pagoda Blossom Drops
More fun with woolen felt orbs! These earring projects are great to take on the road. They work up really fast and require very few...
- Mar 30, 2010
- 1 min
Easy and Elegant Polymer Clay Beads!
Polymer clay beads are such fun to make and there are so many great design possibilities! I love playing with color and what never...
- Mar 28, 2010
- 1 min
Fit for a Queen
I’ve just finished reworking the regal “Fit for a Queen” necklace. The center focal crystal that I had originally used in the sample...