- Oct 29, 2013
- 1 min
Hail, Empress Ming!
Many of you have been waiting very patiently for this design to be offered as a tutorial and beading kit. Well, the wait is over. Both...
- Sep 16, 2013
- 1 min
An “Empress Ming’s Cuff” is my next project, but first…
It’s time to replenish the stock of components in my Etsy shop. I’ve had many requests for fine silver sea-themed and flower disk...
- Sep 12, 2013
- 1 min
I’ve been busy counting, weighing, and packaging beads…
Fifty-seven grams of Delica and seed beads per kit to be precise, all in various shades of teal, mauve, lime, coral, blue, and green,...
- Sep 9, 2013
- 1 min
It seems like it took forever, but…
My “Parrot Fish Cuff” is finally finished as are the beading kit and tutorial (available in my Etsy shop). I am pleased beyond words...
- Aug 29, 2013
- 1 min
Oooooohhhhhhh…
Look at these gorgeous “Iris Ice” soda-lime lamp worked beads! They were made by Sarah Moran and I was so fortunate to nab them as soon...
- Aug 26, 2013
- 1 min
No doubt about it…
There is a plethora of pattern and color going on in this cuff and I believe it is my most ambitious piece to date! The photo shows the...
- Aug 23, 2013
- 1 min
The repair is finished!
See the new inner sleeve on this bangle? It has made the bangle a bit smaller and given it more body, which is most favorable! While...
- Aug 13, 2013
- 1 min
Feedback is always welcome…
I’m always so thrilled and thankful when customers leave positive feedback for me on Etsy , and I want to thank everyone for the lovely...
- Aug 2, 2013
- 1 min
Adieu my lovelies!
Albeit for a brief period – these pieces are on their way to Kate McKinnon . She’ll take photos of them for Contemporary Geometric...
- Jul 28, 2013
- 2 min
The chart is finished and…
As I mentioned in my last post, end product charts are usually far different from the initial ideas I experiment with. This design has...
- Jul 22, 2013
- 1 min
Another Geometric ZigZag cuff is in progress…
I’ve selected my colors…aren’t these luscious! It’s like having a rainbow at my fingertips! I have an idea for this cuff and I’ll start...
- Jul 13, 2013
- 1 min
Yes!!!
My ZigZag “Safari Cuff” (inspired by the Rick-Rack designs in Kate McKinnon’s CGB ) is finally finished and it has fast become one of...
- Jun 23, 2013
- 1 min
More embellishments!
I’ve just listed more bronze metal clay sea urchin embellishments in my Etsy shop. They make wonderful necklace and bracelet closures...
- Jun 5, 2013
- 1 min
Packing for Bead and Button…
There are few places one can go with jewelry piled on to the hilt. Fortunately the Bead and Button Show is an exception to that rule....
- Jun 2, 2013
- 1 min
My “Empress Ming’s Cuff” needed company, so…
I’ve made a pair of beaded earrings to go with it (refer to my January 18, 2013 post if you haven’t seen the “Empress Ming” Cuff). I...
- May 30, 2013
- 1 min
More bronze seashell collections!
If it’s embellishment with faux seashells you desire, look no further. I’ve listed five collections of the bronze seashells in my Etsy...
- May 29, 2013
- 1 min
Another idea for displaying and storing jewelry!
The tag said “On Sale” and the mirror was marked down significantly. I found it at a craft store about fifteen years ago. Originally it...
- May 27, 2013
- 1 min
More fun with Creative Components!
Here’s another idea for creating more fun wearables.If you read the blog I posted last week, you know about the “Creative Components Wrap”...
- May 14, 2013
- 1 min
Flight of Fancy!
Memory wire is made of steel. The beauty of memory wire is its flexibility and ability to return to its original shape. It comes in...
- May 4, 2013
- 1 min
The beading kit and pattern are ready!
The Loch Ness Sea Dragon III beading kit and pattern (inspired by the Sea Serpent in Kate McKinnon’s book, “Contemporary Geometric...