- May 7, 2013
- 1 min
Sequins galore!
These just showed up in my mailbox and I can’t wait to play with them! What wonderful additions they will be to my work. Sequins are not...
- 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...
- May 1, 2013
- 1 min
Loch Ness – Sea Dragon III…
It’s finished and I think it’s a stunner (click on the photo to see it better)! Of the three Sea Dragons I’ve made thus far (all...
- Apr 27, 2013
- 2 min
Creating tutorials is hard work!
I wish there were some magic way for creating tutorials – some wonderful software program that one just plugged info into and the...
- Apr 13, 2013
- 1 min
More Wings! And Horns!
I’m not sure what the title of this Sea Dragon (my third) will be. When finished, it will sport eleven wings and seventy (yes, 70!)...
- Mar 31, 2013
- 1 min
All finished and ready to ship!
I’ve been weighing, packaging, and labeling Delica beads, measuring lengths of memory wire, and making tiny seashells molds for both...
- Mar 28, 2013
- 1 min
At long last and after quite a few hours…
My Sea Dragon wrist wrap Variation is finished and I LOVE it! Initially inspired by the Sea Serpent in Contemporary Geometric Beadwork...
- Mar 25, 2013
- 1 min
Death by Chocolate…
I have a cookbook by that title. It is, of course, filled with sinfully delicious and decadent desserts that incorporate chocolate. As...
- Mar 20, 2013
- 1 min
I’m still at it and…
This earth-toned Variation of the Sea Dragon wrist wrap is coming along nicely (albeit, each row for a piece of this length is taking...
- Mar 10, 2013
- 1 min
More Delica Beads Are On The Way!
One hundred seventy-six tubes of one hundred colors to be exact will arrive by the end of the week – that’s 1,320 grams, which is almost...
- Mar 8, 2013
- 1 min
A Bevy of Geometric Beads!
I’ve been working on these beaded beads over the past few days. Not only did I enjoy the process of making them and the instant...
- Mar 2, 2013
- 1 min
And The Colors Are…
My colorful “Azteca” bangle (inspired by the Wings section in Contemporary Geometric Beadwork ) has been well received and I’ve had...
- Jan 7, 2013
- 1 min
And the colors are…
The colors I used for my “Moroccan Delight” bangle have been a huge hit and I’ve had more than a few inquiries asking if I could provide...
- Jan 1, 2013
- 2 min
A geometric work in progress…
I’m eagerly awaiting the publication of “Contemporary Geometric Beadwork”, a book by Kate McKinnon in collaboration with Dustin Wedekind,...
- Dec 7, 2012
- 1 min
One can never have too many beads!
Like most of you at this time of year, I’ve been shopping for holiday gifts to give. While perusing various shops, I happened upon this...
- Nov 23, 2012
- 1 min
Time to start shopping!
I’m feeling so much better and Steven has been a tremendous help to me. He’s been chief cook, sous chef, and the kitchen clean-up crew...
- Nov 21, 2012
- 1 min
Making progress…
I’ve been to my doctor for my post-op visit and she said I am healing well and there is no sign of infection. I must admit that while...
- Nov 8, 2012
- 1 min
Heads up!
Only six days until my surgery. While I recuperate, I have will have to keep my feet elevated, which means I won’t be up and about for...
- Sep 17, 2012
- 1 min
Since I’ve just reviewed PMC Decade…
I thought you might like to see a pair of earrings that have been created with Precious Metal Clay components. The tiny, textured PMC...
- Aug 13, 2012
- 1 min
More polymer fun…
Once again, I’ve started with core beads in a variety of sizes – some round while others are pebble shaped. Instead of applying...