This is a design I created for a necklace that can be worn in its longest state or taken apart to wear as separate pieces. Take a look at how to wear my “Metamorph” design. Examples of necklaces created with my Metamorph design: Quartz and Pink Swarovski Crystal Quartz with Yellow and Aurora Borealis Swarovski [...]

I haven’t been online as much due to an addition to my household. Meet Isabelle. She’s a Papillon so yes, her ears are supposed to look like that.

Brenda Branson (AKA My Sister’s Beads) suggested the Beadaholics start a new beading challenge. We’re calling this one “Bead In A Brown Paper Bag”. If you’d like to participate, bring an “interesting”, “unique”, “pretty” or “fun” focal bead or pendant to our May 22nd Meetup at On A String Bead Shop to swap. (If you [...]

Ira Glass, of This American Life, gives such sage advice for anyone who makes things that I had to share this video with you. When you’re struggling with a technique, when you’re disappointed in a design, when you break a piece because you pushed it further than it was meant to go, ask yourself what [...]

Yay! I will be participating in the Valentine’s Day Craft Attack at Amelie’s on Saturday, February 6th from noon to 5 pm. I’m furiously making red and white jewelry to stock my table with. Ok, not everything is red and white but I have made a few Valentine inspired pieces. If you’re not familiar with Craft [...]

This is a design I created for a necklace that can be worn in its longest state or taken apart to wear as separate pieces. Take a look at how to wear my “Metamorph” design. Examples of necklaces created with my Metamorph design: Quartz with Blue and Green Swarovski Crystal Quartz and Pink Swarovski Crystal Quartz, Swarovski Pearl and [...]

This is a design I created for a necklace that can be adjusted to adapt to different neckline styles. Here’s how to wear my “Changeling”. Examples of necklaces created with my Changeling design: Opalite with Chain Tassel (necklace in video) Lime Turquoise and Peridot Fossil Coral and Carnelian Mookaite, African Opal, Hematite, Swarovski Crystal and Jasper

Since some of my pieces offer more than one “wearing opportunity”, the Hornet’s Nest Crafters suggested I create a few videos to show you how each design works. Here’s the idea behind my “Look Look Look” necklaces. Examples of necklaces created with my Look Look Look design: Crazy Lace Agate, Hematite and Black Labradorite (necklace in video) Jasper, Carnelian [...]