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New Design – Barcelona Bracelet

Hello, friends! Aside from my Two Years Cuff, most of my bracelet designs are pretty slim. I like making narrow designs because I think they are easier to wear and stack (and, let’s be real, they are so much quicker … Continue reading

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New Design – Perky Pips Bracelet and Earrings

Hello, everyone! Remember that Pips design that I teased in my last post? Well, it is finally ready! I present to you – my Perky Pips Bracelet and Earring design! Ta-da! I am really excited about this one, you guys. … Continue reading

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New Design – Dainty Duo Drops!

Hello, dear friends! I am happy to announce that I have finally escaped from a whole summer of terrible designer’s block. From about April to August, I have been completely devoid of new design ideas or even motivation to play … Continue reading

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AJE August Component of the Month Reveal!

My luck just never seems to run out! I was randomly chosen once again to participate in the Art Jewelry Elements blog’s August Component of the Month challenge.  (You may recall that I was also chosen back in January. You … Continue reading

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Ravenclaw Custom Work

Hello, friends! One of the reasons I have not been designing much lately is that I have been working on custom work. Generally, I am not super keen on custom work, as it usually means making something that you have … Continue reading

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I am a Miyuki Snob

I am a stubborn, unrepentant Miyuki snob (who isn’t being paid for this post – I promise). The kind of beadweaving that I do requires the seed beads that I use to be consistent, not only within a given tube, … Continue reading

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New Design – Two Years Cuff with Kheops Puca Beads!

I am so excited about this, you guys! Ok, to start off, I would like to share that today is my two year anniversary with my husband, Ethan. It is in honor of this occasion that I have named my … Continue reading

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New Design – Best Dressed Hexes!

When my local bead store (Beaded Bliss in Harrison, OH) got in the new two-hole Hex Pyramid beads I had no idea what to do with them. They were beautiful, and the shop owner had purchased lots of gorgeous colors, … Continue reading

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Free Tutorial – Graduated Spiral Rope Stitch, Version A

So, spiral ropes are pretty ubiquitous in the beadweaving world, right? The basic technique is explained in the back of every Beadwork and Bead & Button Magazine and the internet is full of great free tutorials and YouTube videos on … Continue reading

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AJE Component of the Month Reveal!

So, I was lucky enough to be selected as one of the winners to participate in the Art Jewelry Elements Blog’s January Component of the Month Challenge! I was sent a secret handmade component by Caroline Dewison of BlueberriBeads. When … Continue reading

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