by Barbara | Aug 6, 2016 | An Aside, Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beads and Materials, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
All that glitters is not gold. When I found out that Jean Power was offering this collection of 50 pair of Swarovski 12mm crystals showcased in a leatherette tray, each pair ensconced in a little plastic container, I just had to get it! I have no projects in mind, but...
by Barbara | Jul 26, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Bead Embroidery, Beading, Beads and Materials, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Resin, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tutorials
And here it is…my “Marine Life” Bead Embroidered Brooch tutorial is finished! And I’ve assembled several limited edition “Marine Life” kits, each featuring a one-of-a-kind sea-themed resin cabochon. The luscious colors used in this brooch are the...
by Barbara | Jul 17, 2016 | An Aside, Art Jewelry, Bead Embroidery, Beading, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Resin, Tutorials
I did manage to get a bit of beading accomplished this week (I’m working on another beaded brooch using a 20mm resin sea-themed cabochon this time!), but then a large order of Toho and Czech fire-polished crystal beads arrived and I’m mired down in sorting and finding...
by Barbara | Jul 10, 2016 | An Aside, Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Bead Embroidery, Beading, Beads and Materials, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Resin, Seed Beads, Tutorials
I had every intention of devoting most of this past week to creating a new beaded brooch and tutorial, but daily minutiae piled up! With recent heavy rains, there was much weeding to be done along the prairie path and in the flower beds. There were many errands to...
by Barbara | Jul 4, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Bead Embroidery, Beading, Beads and Materials, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Resin, Seed Beads, Tutorials
I’ve been indoors busily assembling one-of-a-kind “Sea Garden” Bead Embroidered Brooch kits now that the accompanying tutorial is finished. I’m very pleased with the kits…no two are alike as each kit contains one of my handmade sea-themed resin cabochons along pearls,...
by Barbara | Jun 19, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Bead Embroidery, Beading, Beads and Materials, Bracelets, Bronze, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Patina, Polymer Clay, Resin, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Techniques, Tutorials
It’s been a long time since I’ve worked with resin, but I have a renewed interest in playing with this medium after taking a class from Susan Lenart Kazmer at the 2016 Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee. I have my workspace all set up and I’m ready to make more...
by Barbara | May 29, 2016 | An Aside, Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beads and Materials, Handmade, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind
It appears that my muse has taken a vacation. Undoubtedly, she’s been working overtime for several months, but I do really miss her! Exciting ideas for new projects are usually dancing in my head, but for the past several days, apathy has taken over. This sometimes...
by Barbara | May 20, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Techniques
It’s been months in the making and many of you have been watching the progress and updates of my mixed-media “Tibetan Inspired Beaded Rope Necklace” project. Well, I’m happy to report that not only is the tutorial finished, but the beading kit...
by Barbara | May 17, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Gemstones, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Tutorials
The “Tibetan Inspired Beaded Rope Necklace” tutorial is finally finished! I have literally been working on this mixed-media project for months and it’s lovely to see it come to fruition! Had it just involved beading a rope, it would have gone more quickly,...
by Barbara | May 9, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Handmade, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads
I haven’t had much time to spend in the studio, unfortunately. The weather was perfect and so much work needed to be done outdoors…scrubbing the decks and screened porch, weeding the paths that meander through our prairie, planting herbs, and replacing prairie plants...
