- Sep 27, 2014
- 1 min
Another offer!
I ask you…how could I refuse a free mouse pad that has a photo of my colorful geometrically beaded beads? I simply couldn’t! Shutterfly...
- Sep 25, 2014
- 1 min
Want to add some sparkle to your beadwork?
If you use Delica beads, you have a lot of options because so many finishes are available…luster, rainbow, shimmer, metallic, etc., but...
- Sep 4, 2014
- 2 min
It’s just a matter of weeks before…
The long-awaited Contemporary Geometric Beadwork Volume II will arrive in my mailbox along with the newly revised edition of CGB Volume...
- 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 24, 2014
- 1 min
It’s here!!!
No, not the long-awaited CGB Volume II (that’s still in the works), but the next best thing…the “ Contemporary Geometric Beadwork ”...
- 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 12, 2014
- 2 min
Photographing jewelry can be a challenge…
I am by no means a professional photographer, but I’ve learned a lot since I started photographing my work. I’ll admit I know next to...
- 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 7, 2014
- 1 min
It seems like it’s taken an eternity, but….
It’s finally here…I’m perusing Jean Power’s long-awaited “Geometric Beadwork – Volume 2”! For those who like beading books that contain...
- 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 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...
- Jun 15, 2014
- 1 min
Oh….I love this cuff!
The “Fantasy Floral” Cuff is now gracing my wrist and I am utterly taken with it! The winged petals are accented with tiny horned pods...
- Jun 13, 2014
- 1 min
Commercially mass-produced jewelry is ubiquitous…
It can be found everywhere from high-end jewelry stores to shopping malls and discount stores. It is obviously popular and preferred by...
- Jun 9, 2014
- 1 min
Post Show Treasure!
I never know what goodies I’ll come home with from Bead & Button! Besides purchasing a new Fretz hammer with interchangeable heads, this...
- Jun 7, 2014
- 1 min
What a class!
What fun! I took Susan Lenart Kazmer’s class, “Caging Common Objects”, yesterday and it was a blast! She is by far one of the most...
- Jun 3, 2014
- 1 min
I’m stealing a few moments…
I’m having a difficult time putting this cuff down because every row presents a new adventure! I’ve decided to add a Guide Row (see...
- Jun 2, 2014
- 1 min
In light of the fact that…
I’m taking a metals class from Jeff Fulkerson at Bead&Button, I’m packing my travel case with the required hammers (ball peen, chasing,...
- May 30, 2014
- 1 min
I’ve come to the conclusion that..
There is no way I will have my “Fantasy Flora” Cuff finished before I leave for Bead & Button next week! I am almost finished with the...
- May 22, 2014
- 1 min
The DVDs are here!
Interweave press recently had a sale so I figured it was the opportune time to select several that I’d wanted for some time. These four...