- Nov 17, 2018
- 1 min
Just in Time!
The Holidays are drawing near and if you’re in need of a quick project or a gift for friends who love to bead, I have just the thing!...
- Nov 12, 2018
- 1 min
Good Medicine!
I’ve recently started designing a new beading project, but it has been very slow-going for me while my left hand is on the mend and...
- Nov 5, 2018
- 1 min
Good News!
My carpal tunnel stitches come out next Thursday and I’ve been given the green light to start beading again, albeit in moderation…fifteen...
- Oct 6, 2018
- 1 min
Today’s Agenda…
I’ll be back to beading tomorrow…I’ve been working on a design utilizing geometric beaded links, but today I need to create polymer clay...
- Sep 23, 2018
- 1 min
Finally…Playtime!
Now that I’m caught up with replenishing beading kits I once again have time to bead! Presently, I’m experimenting with Geometric beaded...
- Aug 25, 2018
- 1 min
Can’t Get Enough Orange!
Vitamin C? I’m fine on that front. But, I’m craving the color orange of late. I have no idea why. I’ve never been a fan of orange…even...
- Aug 16, 2018
- 1 min
What Do These Earrings Have In Common?
My “Quadra Play” Geometric Triangle Drop Earrings share many of the same colors and design patterns…all are geometric beadwoven...
- Aug 13, 2018
- 1 min
Would you like a sneak peek?
Several months ago while on vacation I devoted time to exploring color and pattern design while beading triangles. I had planned to make...
- Aug 3, 2018
- 1 min
It’s Been Ages, But…
Now that I’ve finished my latest beading project and tutorial I finally have time to replenish my stash of bronze metal clay “Urchins”...
- Jul 28, 2018
- 1 min
The Tutorial and Kits Are Listed!
Some of you have been eagerly awaiting this bracelet tutorial and beading kit and here they are! If you love color and geometric...
- Jul 19, 2018
- 1 min
Okay…
I could have taken the easy and speedy path by using crimp covers to hide the crimp beads used in this bracelet project, but I was not at...
- Jul 7, 2018
- 1 min
DuMA…
That’s an acronym for Dubuque Museum of Art. It’s an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution located in downtown Dubuque, IA. Several...
- Jul 1, 2018
- 1 min
In Progress…
I started working on these geometric beads several months ago and as often happens, they were placed in the UFO bin while I worked on...
- Jun 25, 2018
- 1 min
Thank You, FMG!
Aside from intense heat and far more rain than wanted or needed, June has certainly been an excellent month for me! Not only did I spend...
- May 25, 2018
- 1 min
Yippie!!!
I’m delighted! I’ve just been notified that my “Elements” necklace has received an honorable mention in the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads...
- Apr 27, 2018
- 1 min
I know…
I said in my last post that the tutorial for the Geometric “Color Play” Square Drop Earrings would be available in a day or two, but...
- Mar 22, 2018
- 1 min
Here’s What I’m Working On Today…
It’s time once again to make more polymer clay Faux Amber and Turquoise beads. They are an integral component in my “ Tibetan Inspired...
- Feb 1, 2018
- 1 min
A New Tutorial and Beading Kit!
The “Color Play” Geometric Drop Earrings tutorial is finished and beading kits for both the “Color Play” Vibrant Brights and “Color...
- Jan 24, 2018
- 1 min
Playing with Color!
I’m easing into designing with bright colors and wanted a simple project that would work up quickly. The result? Immediate gratification...
- Jan 19, 2018
- 1 min
It’s Interesting How One’s Tastes Evolve..
When I first learned to bead a decade or so ago I preferred to work with beads that were muted in color…transparent or silver-lined or...