Mar 25, 20131 min read
Death by Chocolate...
I have a cookbook by that title. It is, of course, filled with sinfully delicious and decadent desserts that incorporate chocolate. As...
Mar 23, 20131 min read
Honestly...
I think earrings are the most difficult jewelry to photograph. Because of reflection, shooting jewelry is not an easy task in of itself,...
Mar 20, 20131 min read
I'm still at it and...
This earth-toned Variation of the Sea Dragon wrist wrap is coming along nicely (albeit, each row for a piece of this length is taking...
Mar 18, 20131 min read
The Mail Finally Came Through...
And what goodies the postman brought. Long anticipated and eagerly awaited, my copy of Contemporary Geometric Beadwork has arrived...
Mar 15, 20131 min read
Another publication!
Have you received your April 2013 issue of Bead and Button magazine? On pages 64 through 66 you'll find a tutorial for my designer...
Mar 12, 20131 min read
Another Sea Dragon is in Progress!
Ever since I finished my jungle toned green “Sea Dragon” wrist wrap (inspired by the Sea Serpent in CGB ), I’ve wanted to make another in...
Mar 10, 20131 min read
More Delica Beads Are On The Way!
One hundred seventy-six tubes of one hundred colors to be exact will arrive by the end of the week - that's 1,320 grams, which is almost...
Mar 8, 20131 min read
A Bevy of Geometric Beads!
I've been working on these beaded beads over the past few days. Not only did I enjoy the process of making them and the instant...
Mar 6, 20131 min read
A Colossal Mess...
No, this is not the aftermath of a huge blowout bead store sale! It is the space with which I share polymer clay and metal clay work. At...
Mar 4, 20131 min read
Do You Teach?
I'm often asked if I teach and the answer is a resounding "No". Standing in front of an audience causes my brain to freeze up and words...