- Jul 12, 2014
- 2 min
Photographing jewelry can be a challenge…
I am by no means a professional photographer, but I’ve learned a lot since I started photographing my work. I’ll admit I know next to...
- Jul 9, 2014
- 1 min
Almost there….
I’m working on a second drop earring, writing the tutorial, and taking process photos every step along the way. This photo shows the...
- Jul 6, 2014
- 1 min
One down….
One to go to make a pair, although it’s perfectly fine to wear just one earring. In fact, the July 2014 issue of Vogue magazine has a six...
- Jun 23, 2014
- 1 min
More handmade Czech Spike beads!
I’ve added additional colors to the Czech Spike beads and “ Baby Spike ” beads listings in my Etsy shop. Silky Matte Gold (which ranges...
- Jun 20, 2014
- 1 min
Undoubtedly…
Since it’s creation five years ago, the “Shell and Spines” Cuff” tutorial and beading kit in Neutral colourways has been most often...
- Jun 17, 2014
- 1 min
Well, I’ll tell you…
Creating the tutorial for the “Fantasy Flora” Cuff was very ambitious! Inspired by wings and horns from CGB and implementing the...
- Jun 15, 2014
- 1 min
Oh….I love this cuff!
The “Fantasy Floral” Cuff is now gracing my wrist and I am utterly taken with it! The winged petals are accented with tiny horned pods...
- Jun 6, 2014
- 1 min
Great class!
I took Jeff Fulkerson’s “Fabulous Fold-Form Copper Cuff” class yesterday and it was so much fun. In just three hours I learned so much...
- May 29, 2014
- 1 min
Judy’s latest…
Judy Drew sent me this photo of her finished “Loch Ness – Sea Dragon III” Wrap (inspired by CGB ) and she is thrilled with the way it...
- May 20, 2014
- 1 min
Time to repair….
I have worn my “Mermaid” Cuff to death! Life is short and I refuse to save my beadwork for so-called special occasions because frankly,...
- May 13, 2014
- 1 min
More fun with the Creative Components Wrap!
I’m in the midst of working on a new geometric cuff, but I felt the need for a brief interlude. My incentive was a project that could be...
- May 9, 2014
- 1 min
New and improved…
I’ve just revamped one of my older tutorials . Several years ago I created the “Interlocking Rings” bracelet followed by the “Beaded...
- May 1, 2014
- 1 min
Why am I not surprised?
One thing that usually happens when I start designing is that the color palette I start with always expands. I’m simply compelled to add...
- Apr 24, 2014
- 1 min
Up-cycle…
That’s the new term for using recycled materials and making them into something useful and/or beautiful. Abhorring waste, up-cycling is...
- Apr 19, 2014
- 1 min
Wouldn’t you know…
Just as I finished the tutorial and assembled kits for the “ Floral Brooch ”design, I find that a new task awaits me. I thought I’d have...
- Apr 17, 2014
- 1 min
What a whimsical, wild, riot of color these are!
The beading kits are assembled and waiting for anyone who wants to make a bold and colorful “fashion statement” accessory. Measuring...
- Apr 16, 2014
- 1 min
Closer than close!
Hurray…the tutorial for the “Floral Brooch” is finished! I’m always so relieved when all the proofreading is done. Now comes what I...
- Apr 14, 2014
- 1 min
The third time’s the charm…
I’ve just finished my third Floral Brooch, which I’ve titled “Tiger Lily”. You’ll notice that the petals are more curved than those in my...
- Apr 8, 2014
- 1 min
A sneak peek….
I’m still hard at work on my “Floral Brooch” design. The tutorial is written and I’m making a third brooch to fine-tune the design and...
- Mar 27, 2014
- 1 min
Beautiful Opalescent Spike Beads!
I’ve just received a shipment of gorgeous handmade 7mm x 17mm Czech glass Spike beads and couldn’t resist using them in another pair of...