- Jul 30, 2010
- 1 min
More Goodies!
I love my UPS man – he keeps bringing me goodies! This is a disk cutter and shaping set which comes in a lovely wooden box. With this...
- May 20, 2010
- 1 min
Curiosities
While rummaging through a cabinet, I found a basket filled with nifty things that I bought at the Bead&Button show last year. These...
- Apr 12, 2010
- 1 min
Mixed Metals
I find jewelry that is made from a variety of materials and/or metals interesting. I like the contrast of gold, copper, and...
- Apr 10, 2010
- 1 min
Spring and Flora
I have the answer. I’ve been emersed working on floral beads in polymer clay of late and it just occurred to me that it all has to do...
- Mar 18, 2010
- 1 min
Eat Your Vegetables!
It was springtime when I created this neck piece. The winter had been long and so very cold and my thoughts were focused on renewal and...
- Mar 14, 2010
- 1 min
Cat Whiskers
You may think this rather daft, but I have a small jar in which I keep whiskers that have fallen from my cat’s sweet little faces. I...
- Mar 2, 2010
- 1 min
The Bubble Bead
Once again, I have dug into my stash of Sarah Moran beads. My hand grasped this large bubble bead and I knew it was just the perfect...
- Mar 1, 2010
- 1 min
Charmed…I’m sure!
This bracelet has it all…coins, crystals, set stones, pearls, and lots and lots of charms. It is certainly a conversation piece! People...
- Feb 23, 2010
- 1 min
Memories
While I was cleaning out my mother’s home and readying it for sale, I discovered a shoebox filled with photos, many of which I had never...
- Feb 22, 2010
- 1 min
Down the Rabbit Hole
I took a three-hour class in enameling fifteen years ago. The brilliant colors of the melted glass fired up a new interest and direction...
- Feb 21, 2010
- 1 min
R2D2?
I just finished this beaded fob. It’s supposed to be a blossom, but frankly in this photo, I think it resembles a creature from Star...
- Feb 18, 2010
- 1 min
How Do I Fix This?
Quite a while ago, I decided to make a brooch using a twig I had cast. I wanted to add a beautiful tongue shaped stone that I had...
- Feb 17, 2010
- 1 min
Outer Limits
If you were around in the 1960’s, you undoubtedly watched a program called “The Outer Limits”. It was a science fiction series filmed in...
- Feb 16, 2010
- 1 min
Charms and Chain
I use a lot of chain and I end up with so many little bits and pieces which, by themselves, aren’t long enough for a bracelet. For this...
- Feb 15, 2010
- 1 min
Return to Opulence!
I haven’t worn this necklace in such a long time. I made it about eighteen years ago when bold statement pieces were all the rage. ...
- Feb 12, 2010
- 1 min
Found Objects
Don’t you just love jewelry made with found objects…I do! What you see here is a choker that I’ve made with bicycle chain. It certainly...
- Feb 11, 2010
- 1 min
Versatile “S” Hooks
I think “S” hooks are an esssential part of jewelry design. Not only are they attractive, but they have so many purposes. They are most...
- Feb 9, 2010
- 1 min
Finished!
It took a good thirty hours of beading, but I’ve finally finished my right angle weave lariat rope necklace and I’m very pleased! Beaded...
- Feb 7, 2010
- 1 min
A Bevy of Beautiful Beads!
This is a collection of Sarah Moran lampworked beads that I have in my stash. Are they not absolutely wonderful! I love their shapes...
- Feb 6, 2010
- 1 min
First time…here goes!
I can’t promise that I will write every day, but I hope to post at least several times a week to keep you updated on new projects I’m...