- Dec 27, 2014
- 1 min
Santa was good!
I must have been very good because I’ve been given everything on my list this year! Aside from a sweater, I had asked for various art...
- Dec 22, 2014
- 1 min
I’m becoming a wire wrangler!
During the past few weeks I’ve been honing my skills with my NTAJ (Now That’s a Jig!). I purchased the starter kit, which includes the...
- Dec 16, 2014
- 1 min
A new finished cuff!
I’ll be adding Polymer clay to the steel bangles I’ve just finished making, but I first wanted to finish the steel cuff I made last week....
- Dec 13, 2014
- 1 min
Having fun with the NTAJ!
Granted, these bangles could be formed with a variety of round-nose pliers, but the NTAJ (Now That’s a Jig), makes the process far more...
- Dec 10, 2014
- 1 min
Flowing with ease in a different direction…
As much as I love beading, I find that I am having a wonderful time rediscovering polymer clay and getting back into metal work! I feel...
- Dec 7, 2014
- 1 min
Feeling better!
I’m still recovering, but feel up to filling orders again. And there are some items in my Etsy shop that will make wonderful Xmas...
- Dec 3, 2014
- 1 min
A new polymer clay tutorial!
Hot off the press! I’ve just finished the “Anemone on Coral” Ring tutorial ! If you are a polymer clay enthusiast, I think you’ll enjoy...
- Nov 29, 2014
- 1 min
Yes! I’m still playing with Polymer clay!
And I’m still making rings! This latest ring is aptly titled “La Joie de Lapin”, which is French for “Rabbit’s Joy” because it looks like...
- Nov 17, 2014
- 1 min
Time for change…
My body of work over the past two years has consisted of geometrically bead woven pieces and I’ve actually beaded myself into a severe...
- Nov 13, 2014
- 1 min
The “Fire Dragon” Wrap tutorial is ready!
I’ve just finished proofreading the tutorial for my “Fire Dragon” Wrap design (inspired by Kate McKinnon’s book, “ Contemporary...
- Nov 12, 2014
- 1 min
Timing is everything and…
A scheduled surgery could not happen at a more inopportune time…smack dab in the midst of the holiday season! Thankfully, it is not a...
- Sep 30, 2014
- 1 min
Jewelry storage is the topic of the day…
My collection of jewelry has grown over the years and continues to grow as I make more. I consider all the necklaces, bracelets,...
- Sep 1, 2014
- 1 min
More Storage…
If you look around, it’s amazing how many wonderful boxes, tins, and cans are available for storage! I rummaged through our pantry...
- Jul 27, 2014
- 1 min
The kit is finally ready!
This past week has been really busy with far too much going on, but my colorful mixed media “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earring beading kit ...
- Jul 19, 2014
- 1 min
The tutorial is finished!
I love when I wrap up a project and finish a tutorial! My “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earrings tutorial is now listed in my Etsy shop. A...
- Jul 17, 2014
- 1 min
More Forbidden Fruit…
To test my “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earrings tutorial, I made a second pair in a luscious passionflower colourway of lavender and lime with...
- Jul 9, 2014
- 1 min
Almost there….
I’m working on a second drop earring, writing the tutorial, and taking process photos every step along the way. This photo shows the...
- Jul 6, 2014
- 1 min
One down….
One to go to make a pair, although it’s perfectly fine to wear just one earring. In fact, the July 2014 issue of Vogue magazine has a six...
- Jun 30, 2014
- 1 min
I’ve been playing with wire…
Ever since I returned from Bead&Button with my new “Now That’s a Jig” tool and the tiny book, “Collaborate” (which is filled with...
- Jun 25, 2014
- 1 min
A new project is in the works…
I just couldn’t resist making earrings that coordinate with my “Fantasy Flora” Cuff. The Rizo and Magatama beads I’m using accent the...