Ouch!
Tears...Unfortunately there was a tugging battle with an access door yesterday afternoon, and the door won. Several of my fingers were cut badly, right at the crease on both hands, I had to go to the...
View ArticleA Little Shopping
Thank you for all the well wishes regarding last weeks incident. I didn't get quite as much done as I had hoped, must stay more focused...but I did do a tiny bit of shopping on Etsy. Nothing to...
View ArticleA New Love
Over the weekend, I stole away for a few hours to work out in the studio. I've had some of the cabs that I picked up at BeadFest sitting on the bench that I've been wanting to set. It's hard to tell...
View ArticleBusy, Busy
It's been a bit of a hectic week. No, not only creating jewelry - although it never fails, my muse speaks to me when there is no pencil or paper within reach - but busy on the home front. On Tuesday,...
View ArticleCatch Up
Young at HeartMy bench has been abandoned for the better part of a week, Yikes! There are a number of pieces in various states of completion. I really hate when I do this! Today will be spent tying up...
View ArticleI Heart Earrings
Recently I was fortunate enough not to miss the deadline for the Art Bead Earring Swap hosted by Diana of Suburban Girl Studio. This is huge for me, as I may go as long as a week and not catch up with...
View ArticleNew Work & Some Thoughts
I took the time earlier this week to list some new pieces in my Etsy shop. What can I say, I'm in love with all the new pretties! My muse has definitely made the switch to summer.Case and point! Lots...
View ArticleShow Time
The days are just whizzing by, I can hardly believe that May is over and June has been banging on the door for a couple of days now. Meanwhile, I've been busy out in the studio and on the business end...
View ArticleEarring Swap Reveal
I know you've heard me say it a hundred times before...but I love earrings! They complete me! Anyhow, a couple weeks Diana of Suburban Girl Studio issued a call. She was hosting an Art Bead Earring...
View ArticleSheer and Utter Disappointment
that was the results of this past weekend Annapolis Arts & Crafts Festival. I had exactly zero sales!?! I've had lack luster shows before, but I've never come home so defeated. While I sat out in...
View ArticleCause Sometimes My Balls Get Crusty
lol...crude, I know, but the crusty, rusty, yucky stuff that sometimes appears in the tight areas (around the balls) in my metalwork or even the coils of wirework drives me crazy! Anybody else have...
View ArticlePondering Clasps
So the other night, while sitting out in my shop I start digging through a small bowl, that is over flowing, of components and sawed out shapes that have been put aside for whatever reason but just did...
View ArticleSoup Partner
This go around for the Bead Soup Blog Party I have been partnered up with a wonderful partner that needs no introduction...the lovely Shannon from Missficklemedia. Eekkk! I've often admired her...
View ArticleJewelry Designs from Nature Challenge
Heather Powers recently announced that her book book Jewelry Designs from Nature will be hitting the big craft store shelves! So to help her celebrate, Art Bead Scene is hosting a challenge. Ten artist...
View ArticleThe Goods
I received my bead soup...well it's been a couple of weeks ago now...from my Bead Soup buddy, Shannon LeVart. I know, I know, I can not believe that I haven't reveal the ingredients yet either, but...
View ArticleUp for the challenge
The Art Bead Scene challenge really spoke to me this month. Typically, I don't make the time or effort to participate but this months inspiration sparked my interest and I love the hues of...
View ArticleSoups On
Here we are once again, all gathered around taking peeks at each others soup for the 6th Bead Soup Blog Party. I was paired with the very talented Shannon LeVart, Missficklemedia, and she sent me a...
View ArticlePlaying with Others
A few weeks ago fellow Etsian Susan from Jackson River Glass contacted me about a possible collaboration. She would send a couple boro glass cabochons for me to set. Of course I was super excited, as...
View ArticleTidying up my Shop
The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind! We were at our place in Pennsylvania for a week with my parents, going, going almost every day. Then, back just in time for me to head back to...
View ArticleStill Adjusting
I still can't believe that summer is over:( The kids and I spent the last week of August enjoying the beach, the arcade, and the boardwalk. We ate it up! It wasn't busy at all, the week before Labor...
View ArticleLest I Forget to Say Thank You
There are a lot times when I lean on my mom for help...to help me set up or break down for a show, watch the kids so hubby and I can enjoy some time together, take care of all the pets (no small...
View ArticleOne Done, Add Three More
I'm drowning in my "to do" list. Everyday after running the kids to school and going to the gym (some things I just will not skip!) I'm methodically plucking away at my lengthy "to do" list and as far...
View ArticleA Love Affair
As of late, I've been finding my happy place in metalwork...I've not really done any new wire jewelry, I'm not giving it up, just infatuated with stones and metal right now.These pretties are residing...
View ArticleMismatch Earring Swap
Once again Diana at Suburban Girl Studio hosted an Art Bead Earring Swap but this time with a kick...mismatched. For the most part I'm a symmetrical kinda gal, so this one was a bit of a challenge for...
View ArticleCharm Swap Reveal
Way back, when the temperatures were quite a bit warmer, Jen Cameron, Glass Addictions, put out a call for a fun charm swap. I love participating in swaps and a bonus! The swap is also going to benefit...
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