- Jun 11, 2012
- 2 min
Metamorphosis...
I like to travel light, so when taking a class, I tend to pare down the supplies and tools I bring from my studio. So when as ked to...
- Jun 9, 2012
- 1 min
Farewell Milwaukee...adieu Bead & Button Show!
After a pleasant and thankfully uneventful drive home, I'm back in my studio and ready to get to work! You can bet I'll be putting the...
- Jun 7, 2012
- 1 min
More fun at Bead and Button!
Robert Dancik's class today was a blast. I'd post a photo of the piece I made, but although my iPad takes marvelous photos, it won't let...
- Jun 6, 2012
- 1 min
Toolmaking 101
Richard Salley's class was great. I made eight tools and I'll post photos of them when I return home. I'm looking forward to Robert...
- Jun 5, 2012
- 1 min
I'm on my way!
With a kiss for my husband and gentle hugs and a pat on the head for each cat, I’m out the door and on my way to the Bead and Button...
- Jun 3, 2012
- 1 min
I’ve never been one to record my daily musings…
I remember receiving a diary as a birthday present when I was nine years old. I filled a total of two pages. Frankly, the closest I’ve...
- Jun 1, 2012
- 1 min
My seed beads have been woefully neglected of late...
Bags and tubes of sparkly little treasures ensconced in their respective trays and categorized by color and materials, are patiently...
- May 30, 2012
- 1 min
This floral themed choker was created as…
My quest for the perfect choker continues. I happened to have a good-sized stash of polymer clay beads that I had made while designing...
- May 28, 2012
- 1 min
In search of the perfect choker...
I've always liked the look of big, bold beads gracing the neck and there are so many fashions that look wonderful with the addition of a...
- May 26, 2012
- 1 min
My bags are packed, I'm ready to go...
It's still a week away, but never one to procrastinate, I've already packed all the tools, materials, and various doo-dads that I'll need...