- Jan 10, 2015
- 2 min
Creating resin cabochons…
I’m busy at it…I need a cabochon for my next bead embroidery project so I’m making several others at the same time to have on hand and...
- Jan 7, 2015
- 1 min
Time to stock the shop with more seashells…
I’ve had recent inquiries from bead embroidery entuhusiats asking when I’m going to have more Polymer clay seashells available for sale....
- Dec 22, 2014
- 1 min
I’m becoming a wire wrangler!
During the past few weeks I’ve been honing my skills with my NTAJ (Now That’s a Jig!). I purchased the starter kit, which includes the...
- Dec 7, 2014
- 1 min
Feeling better!
I’m still recovering, but feel up to filling orders again. And there are some items in my Etsy shop that will make wonderful Xmas...
- Sep 1, 2014
- 1 min
More Storage…
If you look around, it’s amazing how many wonderful boxes, tins, and cans are available for storage! I rummaged through our pantry...
- Aug 29, 2014
- 1 min
Storage….
One can never have enough! When I saw these cigar boxes in a second-hand shop, I knew they would come in handy for storing craft supplies...
- Jul 30, 2014
- 1 min
Oooooh…lots of beautiful new Czech Spike beads!
I’ve just replenished my supply of these beautiful handmade Czech 7mm x 17mm Spike Beads in a mix of Silver/Black, Matte, and Glossy...
- Jul 27, 2014
- 1 min
The kit is finally ready!
This past week has been really busy with far too much going on, but my colorful mixed media “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earring beading kit ...
- Jul 3, 2014
- 1 min
Getting a shipment of beads is just the tip of the iceberg….
Then comes the sorting, taking inventory, repackaging into more manageable containers and writing the color number/description on the...
- Jun 27, 2014
- 1 min
I’d been thinking about getting one of these for several years and…
This year at Bead and Button, I “bit the bullet” and splurged on Brenda Schweder’s “Now That’s a Jig” tool along with almost every...
- 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 13, 2014
- 1 min
Commercially mass-produced jewelry is ubiquitous…
It can be found everywhere from high-end jewelry stores to shopping malls and discount stores. It is obviously popular and preferred by...
- Jun 9, 2014
- 1 min
Post Show Treasure!
I never know what goodies I’ll come home with from Bead & Button! Besides purchasing a new Fretz hammer with interchangeable heads, this...
- 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...
- Apr 26, 2014
- 1 min
My first foray into geometrically beaded cone exploration is…
Finished! Kate McKinnon ‘s recent posts challenging beaders to attempt working with Cone shapes from CGB Volume 1 lit the...
- 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 21, 2014
- 1 min
Before I can fire these metal clay seashells…
I have to refine the holes and smooth edges. It’s dusty, dirty, time-consuming work, but essential to the quality of the finished...
- 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...
- Mar 24, 2014
- 1 min
There is still snow on the ground, but….
It’s beginning to look like spring in my studio. The bright lime of these Delica and Drop beads remind me so much of the vivid...