Tag Archives: jewelry

New Design – Oculus Pendants!

Oh, my goodness, friends. I am sorry for being absent from the blog for so long, but I think you’ll forgive me when you see what I’ve been working on!   This is my new Oculus Pendant! Those two pictures … Continue reading

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Beaded Kumihimo Braids and How to Plan Them

So, I recently splurged on a bunch of Long Magatama beads from Miyuki, with the intention of making a glorious kumihimo necklace. I have recently finished this glorious endeavor and I now present it to you! Tada! After I posted … Continue reading

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Where’d All the Jewelry Go?

Just a heads up for everyone who might be a bit confused by my almost-empty Etsy shop (since I know you all check my store daily). My husband and I are moving from our cramped apartment into an actual adult-sized … Continue reading

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This Little Beader Went to Market

Hello, fellow beaders! So, this weekend the Intergalactic Bead Show came to Cincinnati and I managed to pop in for a bit of lightening-quick bead shopping. Since I work weekends and the show has limited hours, I was only able … Continue reading

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New Pattern – Follow the Rulla Brick Road

Next Sunday I will be making the drive up to Kettering, OH to teach my Follow the Rulla Brick Road bracelet at Carole Ohl’s lovely bead shop – The Bead Stash.  Carole’s shop is a wonderful place to spend a … Continue reading

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Finished Earrings!

    I finally decided to just dangle some antique bronze jump rings and the rest of the 3mm bicones and czech crystals that I used in the Rivoli bezel. I also attached them to long antique bronze kidney ear wires, … Continue reading

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Wednesday Bead Night – What’s on my bead mat?

I went to Beaded Bliss this past Wednesday to hang out and work on a wedding order that I got. A bride-to-be saw a picture of my one of my SuperDuo Fishtail bracelets and requested that I make some in … Continue reading

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So, now onto some beading business!

Hello, all! I figured it would be prudent to begin this blog with some organization. In this case, that means figuring out what on earth I need to be working for classes in the next few months. All my May … Continue reading

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