- Sep 6
- 1 min
At Last…
“Modern Tribal” Neckpiece After weeks of making Polymer beads, I now have a a stash of components and a pretty cool piece to enjoy! My...
- Jun 21
- 1 min
By Now…
“Petal” Drop Earrings You’re probably thinking, “More earrings?” Yes. I’m finding creating earrings to be addictive! Shrink plastic and...
- May 6
- 1 min
Everything in its Place…
Working in mixed media is such fun, but storing all my itty-bitty components and small tools were a challenge until I came across this...
- Aug 18, 2023
- 1 min
Worth a Peruse…
I’ve been editing my Etsy shop and sorting through items that have been listed for quite a while and haven’t sold…like this beautiful...
- May 3, 2023
- 1 min
Finished…Finally!
I love our updated closet! It took a long time to sort through everything and decide what clothing and accessories I wanted to keep and...
- 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...
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
What’s On My Bench Now…
I’m working on a neckpiece with lots of components. Cast fine silver twigs, fossil mammoth, shark tooth, and crinoid, along with coral,...
- Jan 29, 2022
- 1 min
What’s On My Workbench?
Gemstones of garnet, citrine, rutile and smoky quartz, coral, turquoise, jasper, chalcedony, agate, druzy, carved conus shell, and...
- Jan 15, 2022
- 1 min
And So It Begins…
I’m beginning to sketch design ideas for my next piece. I received a gorgeous pendant from India as a Xmas present and my idea is to...
- Dec 28, 2021
- 1 min
Again…
Santa was very good to me! He brought everything on my list including some beautiful jewelry-related books, a selection of fancy gallery...
- Feb 19, 2021
- 1 min
I’ve Been a Bit Remiss…
It’s been quite a while since I’ve worked with polymer clay and I’ve needed to replenish these components to use in my work and to have...
- Feb 15, 2021
- 1 min
All Done, and…
How sweet is this! I’ve just finished this petite bead-embroidered Amulet Pouch made with cutouts that are pre-scored with exact fold...
- Feb 2, 2021
- 1 min
I Love It!
My “Peace Dove” bead-embroidered brooch is finished and I’m so pleased with it! The brooch measures 3″ x 3.5″…far less than the enormous...
- Jan 1, 2021
- 1 min
How Are You Spending This First Day of 2021?
I’m repairing a Xmas present today. I have no idea how this Johnny Was scarf came to have inch-long tears in four equal corners, but I do...
- Dec 24, 2020
- 1 min
Gifting…
Sometimes one just has to gift one’s self! I’ve recently started to bead embroider again so I’ve given myself an early Xmas present of...
- Dec 5, 2020
- 1 min
You Know…
Buddha beads are great earring components, but they are also wonderful when used as little charms. I couldn’t resist using a faux jade...
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
The Beading Kit is Listed!
The “Tranquility” Earring Kit is now listed in my Etsy shop ! These little beauties measure 2.5″ in length. That’s the length I consider...
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Taking My Time…
I’m close to finishing these earrings and a tutorial is in the works, but I’m not in a rush. Perhaps it’s a function of age or maybe it’s...
- Nov 3, 2020
- 1 min
Close Up and Personal…
When I posted a photo of myself on my Facebook timeline wearing my “Tantra Meditation Amulet”, I received several requests for a close...
- Oct 28, 2020
- 1 min
What a Find!
I’ve been busy over the last week going through drawers, baskets, and boxes filled with so many goodies that I’d forgotten I had! I’ve...