- Feb 28, 2023
- 1 min
My New Bead Buddy!
Georgie is the latest addition to our family…well sort of. Jackson isn’t in total agreement with that statement and he would like to...
- Feb 7, 2023
- 1 min
Just For Fun…
My “Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings” tutorial calls for Delica beads, but I thought it would be interesting to make a fob substituting...
- Feb 4, 2023
- 1 min
Another Option…
I’ve finished another pair of Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings. The earrings (Style II) shown at right are worked in blues, greens, and...
- Jan 29, 2023
- 1 min
What’s New…
I’ve just finished these Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings. Although they are worked with Delica beads, seed beads could be substituted. I...
- Jan 16, 2023
- 1 min
I’m Making Up For Lost Time…
Yay! It seems my beading Muse is going to stay around for a while! After a long hiatus, she is now whispering in my ear and suggesting...
- Jan 1, 2023
- 1 min
As Promised!
“Geometric Oval Picot-Edged Earrings”…my first design project of 2023 is here! The tutorial and beading kit is now listed in my Etsy...
- Dec 28, 2022
- 1 min
Finished Just in Time!
I wanted a dramatic pair of bead-woven earrings to wear for New Years Eve and here they are! I love asymmetry so I’ve mixed up the...
- Dec 6, 2022
- 1 min
Whew!
It’s been non-stop busy these past few weeks! The Holidays do stir things up a bit! But now I’m back in the beading studio working on a...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
If You Haven’t Started…
It’s really time to think about those on your list and things they might like for Holiday gifts! And what bead enthusiast wouldn’t love...
- Nov 18, 2022
- 1 min
Day 2…
It’s the second day of my sale. These are resin cabochons that I made and they’re just waiting to be used in a bead embroidery or other...
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
Are You Ready for a Sale?
Today through Sunday November 20, I’m offering 15% off in-stock Art Jewelry, Creative Components, and Beads in my Etsy shop:...
- Nov 6, 2022
- 1 min
I Spy…
A new project…it’s just what I needed to jumpstart my enthusiasm for beading. As I’d mentioned before, my beading muse has been...
- Oct 10, 2022
- 1 min
Beads to the Rescue Once Again!
This happens around the same time every year as I shelve my summer wardrobe and transition into my fall/winter garments. I’ll put on one...
- Sep 5, 2022
- 1 min
I’m So Delighted!
Good Time Beading is a page on Facebook and it’s devoted to (you guessed it!) beading and bead related topics AND I’ve been chosen as the...
- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
One Down, One to Go…
I had cataract surgery on my left eye last Wednesday. Post surgery I had quite a bit of discomfort. My follow-up appointment the next day...
- Aug 1, 2022
- 1 min
Taking My Time…
Last week flew by and I didn’t really get anything accomplished and that’s okay. Today, I’m back to designing the beading project I...
- Jul 16, 2022
- 1 min
It’s Just Too Beautiful!
Wild Senna I’m having a difficult time accomplishing anything during these delightful summer days! I take beadwork out onto the screened...
- Jul 8, 2022
- 1 min
Well, Look Who’s Back!
My Beading Muse has returned! Albeit, I don’t know for how long. I suspect she’ll hang around as long as the weather is too nice for me...
- Jun 29, 2022
- 1 min
Do You have a lot of UFOs?
I’m not talking about Unidentified Flying Objects…I’m referring to Un-Finished Objects and I have quite a few of them on my workbench at...
- Mar 18, 2022
- 1 min
Time To Destash…
I came across a box of beautiful cabochons while searching for something else in my studio. I remember purchasing them about twenty-five...