- Jan 8, 2020
- 1 min
There’s Gold in Them Hills…
Having watched the series “Deadwood”, I can imagine the surprise of an old grizzly-bearded prospector coming across a nice sparkling...
- Jan 1, 2020
- 1 min
Happy New Year!
What better way to “Ring in the New Year” than with a ring! This time I’ve created a sterling silver ring featuring a resin faux...
- Dec 26, 2019
- 1 min
Time to Clean House with a Sale…
I’ve been going over inventory and have decided to closeout several of my earring kits…the “ Geometric Mix or Match Narrow Rectangle”...
- Dec 16, 2019
- 1 min
Swing and Sway…
It’s been a while since I’ve made a new pair of earrings. In fact, it’s been quite a while since I’ve even worn earrings! Neckpieces are...
- Dec 4, 2019
- 1 min
Natural Beauty…
Living in the country surrounded by prairie and forest, I can’t help but be inspired by nature! I’ve just finished a piece that reminds...
- Oct 18, 2019
- 1 min
Lots Going On Here!
Lest you surmise that I’ve spent the last few weeks lounging around, eating bon-bons and drinking champagne, this should set the record...
- Sep 19, 2019
- 2 min
Joy and Sorrow…
This past week has been one that is both bittersweet and emotional. I rode high on a cloud of excitement and inspiration upon returning...
- Sep 12, 2019
- 1 min
Hurrah!!!
I’m off to take a three-day workshop with Susan Lenart Kazmer! I know I will learn so much! Friday will be spent doing a full day of...
- Sep 7, 2019
- 1 min
Banglemania…
What have I been working on this past week? You guessed it…a slew of bangles. I’ve been filling orders for them and have also managed...
- Aug 13, 2019
- 1 min
Remember the Polymer Clay Components Shown in My Last Post?
Several of you have inquired as to whether I will have these polymer clay beads and components for sale. The answer is Yes…I’ve just...
- Jul 24, 2019
- 1 min
Frankly…
It’s just too beautiful outdoors to be in the studio right now. Thus far we’ve had a miserable summer with humid, sweltering hot weather...
- Jul 4, 2019
- 1 min
Oodles and Oodles of…
Tube beads…ultra tiny, very thin (1/8” wide) polymer clay tube beads are what I’ve been making this past week. Varying somewhat in...
- May 27, 2019
- 1 min
I’ve Just Scratched the Surface…
That statement is a double entendre meaning that I’ve physically scratched the surface of these components, but also that I’m exploring...
- May 20, 2019
- 2 min
More Clay Play…
Beads are such fun to make! Rolling clay into round, cone, oblong and other shaped beads, extruding long tube beads that can be sliced...
- May 16, 2019
- 1 min
I’ve Said It Before…
Thank you, Fire Mountain Gems and Beads! A box arrived today via Fedex containing my entry in the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads 2019...
- May 6, 2019
- 1 min
Feeling Creative?
Ready for some fun? I’ve just finished a colorful 23″ long necklace composed of a geometrically beadwoven link, polymer clay components,...
- Mar 30, 2019
- 1 min
On A Roll…
During the past two weeks, I’ve been busy creating polymer clay components and have amassed a good-sized collection of beads, several of...
- Mar 22, 2019
- 1 min
Crazy Eyes!
I simply could not resist these eyeglass frames! Besides being a necessity for aging eyes, I consider eyeglasses a fashion accessory and...
- Mar 19, 2019
- 1 min
What’s On My Work Table?
There’s a riot of color here! I’ve been very busy this past week making one-of-a-kind polymer clay cabochons that I’ll bezel with...
- Mar 14, 2019
- 1 min
Yowza!
Amazing what one can do with scrap polymer! Having accumulated a plethora of scrap pieces of clay over the years, I threw some on top of...