May 19, 20141 min read
A nice surprise!
Some time ago my friend, Verda, had purchased beading kits for my “ Sea Dragon Wrap” , “Sea Dragon Wrap Variation” , and the “Loch Ness...
May 17, 20141 min read
A new geometric cuff is in the works...
I’m making headway on my latest cuff design (thus far inspired by Wings and Horns in CGB ). As yet, I’m not sure what I will do when I...
May 15, 20141 min read
Sequins...
Sequins…they’re not just for tutus and costumes.They are great jewelry components as well! As seen in the variation of my “Creative...
May 13, 20141 min read
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...
May 12, 20141 min read
Bittersweet...
I usually travel to Chicago once or twice a year to window-shop the seasonal fashions, visit art galleries, and enjoy the sites the city...
May 9, 20141 min read
New and improved...
I’ve just revamped one of my older tutorials . Several years ago I created the “Interlocking Rings” bracelet followed by the “Beaded...
May 6, 20141 min read
Beadwork will have to wait!
We've finally had a day filled with sunshine and accompanied by pleasantly warm temperatures, which means it was time to put down the...
May 3, 20141 min read
Have you tried Moo?
No, this isn’t one of those “Got Milk?” questions. Moo is a printing company that I have been using for several years and I think they...
May 1, 20141 min read
Why am I not surprised?
One thing that usually happens when I start designing is that the color palette I start with always expands. I’m simply compelled to add...
Apr 29, 20141 min read
What's next?
I’ve selected a delicious color palette for my upcoming project! You can tell from this collection of Delica beads that I’m definitely...