- Sep 4, 2020
- 1 min
Testing with a Final Temple Bead…
This will be my fifth Temple bead! I’m giving it a final go because it’s so important to make sure that each and every step of the...
- Aug 25, 2020
- 2 min
During This Tumultuous Period in Time…
I crave more than ever before an atmosphere of peace, comfort, and protection. This desire has been the impetus for my latest project,...
- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
All On A Golden Afternoon…
It’s a perfect day. I’m making headway on the tutorial for my latest design, process photos of each step are loading smoothly and being...
- Jul 27, 2020
- 1 min
I’m Still Working on the New Project, But…
As I’ve written in my past blog, I’ve been experimenting with shrink plastic. It will be an integral component of the new design that I...
- Jul 20, 2020
- 1 min
Fun with Components!
While waiting for a 2 terrabit backup drive to arrive so I can save all files on my computer before completely reinstalling the software,...
- Jun 27, 2020
- 2 min
You’ve Probably Heard the Phrase…
Everything old is new again. Do you remember Shrinky-Dinks from the 1970’s. Turns out that shrink plastic is the new “in” medium for...
- May 17, 2020
- 2 min
If You Were Alive in the 1950’s…
You may recall Mad Magazine and its mascot, Alfred E. Neuman…his slogan was, “What Me Worry?”. Oh, for those carefree days when we...
- Apr 18, 2020
- 1 min
Beading Kits are Ready!
Yes! Beading kits for my Geometric “Color Play Warped Square Mixed Pattern” Drop Earrings are now listed in my Etsy shop! The tutoria...
- Mar 24, 2020
- 1 min
While Working On The New Earring Design…
I’ve gotten sidetracked. Perhaps you remember a cuff I designed several years ago titled “Modular Concept”? I retired the kit some time...
- Mar 10, 2020
- 1 min
Beading Adventures in Paradise…
If you’ve wondered why I haven’t posted recently, it’s because a well-deserved vacation had been in order for some time. There truly is...
- Feb 6, 2020
- 1 min
At This Time Every Year…
When winter still holds a firm grasp in the Midwest and the dreariness of cold and grey skies abound, my very being begins to crave...
- Dec 16, 2019
- 1 min
Swing and Sway…
It’s been a while since I’ve made a new pair of earrings. In fact, it’s been quite a while since I’ve even worn earrings! Neckpieces are...
- Oct 3, 2019
- 1 min
Hunkering Down…
If you’ve been looking for me or wondering what I’m making of late, here’s your answer. I’ve been in my metals studio immersed in...
- Sep 19, 2019
- 2 min
Joy and Sorrow…
This past week has been one that is both bittersweet and emotional. I rode high on a cloud of excitement and inspiration upon returning...
- Jul 19, 2019
- 1 min
A Great Find!
I’ve fired up the torch, polished my tools, and am back at my jeweler’s workbench and while looking through drawers and in storage boxes...
- May 20, 2019
- 2 min
More Clay Play…
Beads are such fun to make! Rolling clay into round, cone, oblong and other shaped beads, extruding long tube beads that can be sliced...
- May 6, 2019
- 1 min
Feeling Creative?
Ready for some fun? I’ve just finished a colorful 23″ long necklace composed of a geometrically beadwoven link, polymer clay components,...
- Apr 24, 2019
- 1 min
Something New!
April showers and spring flowers…these vivid colors make me think of warm summer days and tropical vacations! How fun these flower...
- Apr 9, 2019
- 1 min
Did I Say SALE?
Yes, indeed! It’s that time of the year and I need to free up space for new work so I’m having a sale on select items in my Etsy shop ....
- Mar 10, 2019
- 1 min
It’s a Lazy Sunday and…
Having already lost an hour due to Daylight Savings Time, I’ve decided to take the day off and treat myself to some R&R. But, tomorrow I...