- Mar 7
- 1 min
It Took a While, But…
I’ve finally finished my latest mixed-media art jewelry project…the “lei-la” necklace (titled thusly because it sits much as an Hawaiian...
- Jan 3
- 1 min
Back in Stock!
I love my little stainless steel spoon and all the possibilities for embellishing it…just unscrew the ball at the top and add beads or...
- Dec 20, 2023
- 1 min
Deck the Halls!
I so love this time of year! With Xmas just five days away I have all my shopping finished and just a few more presents to wrap. Catnip...
- Dec 11, 2023
- 1 min
It’s Ready!
My “Puffy Pillowed Beaded Beads” Necklace limited edition beading kit and tutorial are now listed in my Etsy shop. The kit contains 36...
- Nov 28, 2023
- 1 min
I Love This Necklace!
I started this necklace project a while back and would have finished it far sooner had life not gotten in the way, which has wont to do....
- Nov 15, 2023
- 1 min
Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors?
Well…maybe not a coat but my “Carnival” Geometric Beaded Beads Bracelet is definitely a design of many colors…32 to be exact! In a...
- Oct 25, 2023
- 1 min
I’m Still At It, But…
I’m making progress on the beaded bead project that I started a month or two ago. I intend these beads to become the primary components...
- Oct 4, 2023
- 1 min
Okay…
I’m getting rather tired of chasing beads all over my work surface. I start out with neat little piles and in no time chaos reigns on my...
- Sep 14, 2023
- 1 min
Sidetracked…
I’d been diligently working on a new geometric beading design when out of the blue a friend asked if I still work with polymer clay and...
- Jul 6, 2023
- 1 min
Inspiration…
I love working with color and I’m usually adept at choosing shades and tones that work well together. But whenever I find myself in a...
- Jun 29, 2023
- 1 min
Two Down…
And one to go! I’ve just finished the second square bangle and written the step-by-step instructions…now it’s time to start a third...
- Jun 25, 2023
- 1 min
Back in Stock!
My Geometric “Pentagonal Drop Earrings” beading kit has been out of stock for several months and frankly, I contemplated retiring the...
- Jun 15, 2023
- 1 min
One Down…
Several more to go…the prototype is finished for my square bangle design, but I need to explore different sizes and colourways. I might...
- Jun 7, 2023
- 1 min
What’s New in My Shop?
I’ve been busy doing a bit more of studio “destashing”. I’ve put together the above collection of rare vintage and newer Swarovski...
- May 29, 2023
- 1 min
Such a Relaxing Memorial Day!
Cooper is sleeping on a chair out of view while Jackson has been lulled into slumber by comfortable temperatures, a gentle breeze, and...
- Apr 29, 2023
- 1 min
The Doctor Said…
“Take it Easy and rest.” That’s easier said than done for one who has always believed in putting in a hard day’s work everyday. The...
- Apr 20, 2023
- 1 min
Now…
I have a valid reason to “take it easy”…doctor’s orders. A day after missing the bottom rung on the above step ladder and falling...
- Apr 13, 2023
- 1 min
This is Very Exciting!
We’re in the midst of having our master closet remodeled…such mayhem! Clothing, shoes, accessories are piled on the window seats, in...
- Mar 15, 2023
- 1 min
Here’s a Sneak Peek!
I’m rather excited about this new earring design. Working on it off and on for the last week, testing color patterns and different sizes...
- Mar 9, 2023
- 1 min
It’s Been One of Those Weeks…
I didn’t get any beading accomplished much as I tried. I’ve been busy being a cat mom, which entails ensuring that our bully cat,...