Sep 9, 20131 min read
It seems like it took forever, but...
My "Parrot Fish Cuff" is finally finished as are the beading kit and tutorial (available in my Etsy shop). I am pleased beyond words...
Sep 7, 20131 min read
Staples...
You can never have enough of them! I'm not talking about office supplies here. I mean those necessities that are used in a myriad of...
Sep 5, 20131 min read
Did you know...
Ancient Egyptians pierced their ears in an attempt to ward off evil demons. That’s an interesting concept. When I was in high school, I...
Sep 2, 20131 min read
I'm still working...
You may think this cuff is finished, but it isn’t. At this point, the cuff (inspired by CGB ) doesn't have enough body and easily...
Aug 31, 20131 min read
No rest for the wicked!
I'd much rather be beading today...the Parrot Fish cuff wants my attention! But as you can see from this photo, my herb garden is in dire...
Aug 29, 20131 min read
Oooooohhhhhhh...
Look at these gorgeous "Iris Ice" soda-lime lamp worked beads! They were made by Sarah Moran and I was so fortunate to nab them as soon...
Aug 26, 20131 min read
No doubt about it...
There is a plethora of pattern and color going on in this cuff and I believe it is my most ambitious piece to date! The photo shows the...
Aug 23, 20131 min read
The repair is finished!
See the new inner sleeve on this bangle? It has made the bangle a bit smaller and given it more body, which is most favorable! While...
Aug 20, 20131 min read
Empress Ming is in need of some nip/tuck...
Just as Goldilocks found that Baby Bear's bed was "just right", when it comes to beading tension, I think mine is just right...neither...
Aug 17, 20131 min read
Slowly, but surely....
I’m making progress on my geometric ZigZag design (inspired by the RickRack section of CGB ). Writing the step-by-step directions and...