Jul 7, 20211 min read
Something New, Something Blue...
Something red/orange too! Our weather has been so lovely that I haven’t been spending as much time in my studio as I’d like, but I did...
Jun 28, 20212 min read
I’ve Found That...
My beading muse is indeed a fickle lady. She visited me non-stop for several years in a row and then poof!...she took off for parts...
Jun 21, 20211 min read
Classes?
I'm frequently asked if I teach. I do write beading and jewelry-making tutorials , but aside from that, I don’t teach. However I know of...
Jun 15, 20211 min read
Just Sayin'...
Sometimes the most simple of designs offers the most fashion mileage. I made this beaded neck ring last summer, but I have worn it with...
Jun 6, 20211 min read
After Several Months Hiatus...
I finally feel like beading again! The gorgeous weather we’re having today definitely contributes to wanting to take my beading...
May 31, 20211 min read
Brrrrrrr...
A week ago, it felt as if summer had arrived. With temperatures reaching close to the high 70’s I was actually able to gather my beads...
May 21, 20211 min read
An Oldie, but Goodie!
My “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earrings were designed seven years ago, but I’ve always loved this project! This is a Geometric beaded design,...
May 13, 20211 min read
During the Last Week...
I've been making asymmetrical earrings using stones, fossil walrus teeth, and mastodon bone and I have to say, I just love working with...
May 7, 20212 min read
Yay!
It's that time of year when our weather is finally warm enough to take my beading projects outdoors where I can listen to the birds sing...
Apr 26, 20211 min read
Matching...
While I truly prefer mismatched earrings (they are so much more fun to wear, I think!), I've decided to make several matched pair. I'm...
Apr 15, 20211 min read
Better Late Than Never!
The beautiful gemstones, fossil walrus teeth, and mammoth bones I ordered during Susan Lenart Kazmer’s sale on April 3 have finally...
Apr 7, 20211 min read
More Goodies On The Way
Jewels of the Nomads (Susan Lenart Kazmer’s site) reopened last Saturday featuring newly added items. I ordered a collection of Carnelian...
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Embracing Asymmetry...
I’m on a bit of an earring kick now. Because my wardrobe these days consists of so many beautifully embroidered Johnny Was tops and...
Mar 24, 20211 min read
Rings and Things...
This past week has been spent in my metals studio creating these stacking rings and bangles. I'm finally making use of the many gemstones...
Mar 16, 20211 min read
Oooohhhh...
I’ve had my eyes on this collection for a while and I finally nabbed these stones during Susan Lenart Kazmer’s recent gemstone sale! I...
Mar 12, 20211 min read
When Life Hands You a Lemon, Make Lemonade...
When the going gets tough, the tough get creative! This bangle was supposed to have six set stones. The bangle, made from 18 gauge...
Mar 8, 20211 min read
So Much Going On And...
Ideas for new beading designs are dancing in my brain, but I'm saving them for warmer weather when I can take my beads outdoors and work...
Feb 28, 20211 min read
Sunday...
Supposedly a day of rest, but not for me! As Dowager Lady Grantham said, "What's a weekend?" Frankly, I usually work seven days a week...
Feb 22, 20211 min read
How About Some Color!
The Bronze and Copper polymer clay components that I listed in my Etsy shop the other day have been very well received. Several of you...
Feb 19, 20211 min read
I've Been a Bit Remiss...
It's been quite a while since I've worked with polymer clay and I've needed to replenish these components to use in my work and to have...
