Oct 8, 20161 min read
One-of-a-Kind...
A bit of "eye candy" to start the weekend...I've just assembled three more "Sea Garden" bead-embroidered brooch kits in an array of...
Oct 1, 20161 min read
Bronze Metal Clay...
It seems like forever since I’ve worked with it…months have gone by without playing in this medium. But I had run out of the Bronze...
Sep 27, 20161 min read
I've decided...
The project I take on my next vacation will consist of Delica, seed, and Charlotte beads and a collection of beautiful Swarovski crystal...
Sep 23, 20161 min read
A New Toy!
It was on my birthday list and my wonderful husband gifted me with this nifty piece of equipment! This manually operated machine...
Sep 17, 20161 min read
Razzle-Dazzle!
Do these speak to you? I look at them and want to start another bead embroidery project immediately! After honing edges and refining...
Sep 12, 20161 min read
What's Happening in the Studio?
The photo says it all...I'm creating more resin cabochons. Some are sea-themed and embedded with tiny seashells for my " Marine Life "...
Sep 8, 20161 min read
As Promised...
I’ve finished the “Marine Life Anemone” Bead-Embroidered Brooch and tutorial ! I’ve also put several limited-edition beading kits for...
Sep 2, 20161 min read
Catching Up!
It’s been a good week with absolutely gorgeous fall-like weather. Comfortably warm days and cool nights have been a welcome relief from...
Aug 26, 20161 min read
It's been a crazy, busy week...
I didn't have a spare moment to bead, do metalwork, or anything else remotely creative. We have company coming for the weekend so there...
Aug 20, 20161 min read
Looking for a particular bead color?
Whether shopping at a bead store or online, searching for beads that have a particular color name can sometimes be frustrating. Problems...
