- 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 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...
- May 24, 2023
- 1 min
Cool!
As I was wading through emails from a while ago, I was delighted to see a photo of my “Geometric Staggered Warped Square Bracelet” in a...
- 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...
- Feb 20, 2023
- 1 min
I’m So Ready for Spring!
There’s still snow on the ground and the sky is dreary gray, and I need some color…BIG TIME! I’d pulled these earrings from my shop a...
- Feb 9, 2023
- 1 min
Just Listed!
The tutorial and beading kits for my latest design, the “Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings” is now listed in my Etsy Shop . The kit is...
- 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...
- 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 7, 2023
- 1 min
Time to Retire…
I created the “Safari” Cuff in 2013. I love this design, but I really must make room for new work. Although the tutorial will still be...
- 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 12, 2022
- 1 min
A Few Months Ago…
I posted a photo of a “find” f rom a resale shop. It was to be a project to do indoors when weather turns cold. Well, winter weather...
- 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...
- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
Boo 2!
Having had another carved Labradorite skull in my stash, I just had to make another ring! I wore this to a Halloween party along with...
- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
Shoulder Sweeping…
Time for a new pair since I hadn’t made earrings in a while. I love long, dramatic earrings, but my earlobes can’t take the weight so I...
- Oct 3, 2022
- 1 min
What A Find!
I have a home decor project slated for upcoming cold winter days! I was perusing our local thrift store and came across this jewelry...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
Boo!
“Macabre” Carved Skull Ring Halloween is fast approaching and I’m getting ready for it! I’ve just finished this sterling silver ring...
- Sep 19, 2022
- 1 min
Play Day…
I’ve been gathering small gemstone cabochons with the intent of creating long, draping earring collections. When I don’t have a...