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• My Second First: Trash or Treasure
  on Mar 1, 2014 in firsts new things
  Last night, I went to a Trash or Treasure party. Each guest brought 10 items she wanted to get rid of. Upon arrival, we put them into categories on tables, like kitchen, holidays, jewelry, home dec, etc.We had time to look around at all of the offeri...
• The First First
  on Feb 28, 2014 in firsts new things
  Earlier this week, the Human Pinball sent me a link to a blog written by a woman who made a pact to do something she has never done every single day for a year. She blogged about it and turned it into a book. While there is no way I am going to...
• Paper Mayhem
  on Feb 26, 2014 in creativity paper
  Tonight while I was wasting time on Facebook, I came across this 4 year old dress designer and her Mom. I love everything about this story and am inspired to try construction paper as a building material. Check her out: Paper Dresses by May...
• Creative Combination
  on Jan 20, 2014 in creative idea creativity dance drawing
  Being an ex-dancer and a would-be artist, I found this fascinating. Even if it does not resonate with you in the same way, maybe it will spur you to think about combining two things you love into something new. Something that was made for you and by...
• Pin and Black Necklace Re-Do
  on Jan 19, 2014 in jewelry jewelry design lampwork beads necklace redo
   I made this necklace many years ago. The construction is embarrassingly simple. The   base is some twisted black cords held together by endcaps.  The beads and charms are attached by tieing them on with black embroidery...
• Pink and Black Necklace Re-Do
  on Jan 19, 2014 in jewelry jewelry design lampwork beads necklace redo
   I made this necklace many years ago. The construction is embarrassingly simple. The   base is some twisted black cords held together by endcaps.  The beads and charms are attached by tieing them on with black embroidery...
• Some Color for a White World
  on Jan 18, 2014 in beads Blumenthal Lansing bracelet buttons jewelry jewelry design ribbon stitching
  I love winter, but it is so white. Working on this colorful project this week was fun, love the colors!The Amazing Helen at Blumenthal Lansing sent me some new embellishment packs. I made this fabric cuff bracelet for Jo-Ann fabrics. The package...
• A Short Memory Pays Off
  on Dec 12, 2013 in Bead Design Studio jewelry
   The best part about writing a bead making column is that once I mail off my pieces, I forget they exist. Then, when the magazine mails them back after photography, and I open the box, it's like getting presents! "Oh yeah! I forgot I made t...
• Color of the Year 2014
  on Dec 5, 2013
  Today is the day we have all been waiting for. Hahahhahaha! Well some of us.  The Pantone Color of the Year was just announced! Introducing Radiant Orchid!Sometimes I see it coming a mile away and sometimes it takes me by surprise. This is...
• Wire and Button Bangle
  on Nov 29, 2013 in Blumenthal Lansing bracelet buttons jewelry jewelry design
  New color pack of buttons from Blumenthal Lansing. Sort of Southwest colors. I combined them with three colors of wire: gold, copper, brown. And added some brass heart charms. Fun to make. Lots of movement.A little Vitamin C…..

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