It’s kind of amazing what you can recreate with just a little fringe in the right colors. The idea for this super-easy cherry fringe design ...

One of my favorite things about beadwork is that way that you can easily use color or proportions to transform a stitch into something excit...

Sometimes, no matter how much time we spend working on an idea, projects can completely get away from us, with unexpected results. When the ...

Many beaders and artists keep a notebook on hand at all times, because you never know when an Idea is going to suddenly drop out of the sky....

Last week I finally got around to working with a packet of wavy Czech glass leaves that have been waiting patiently in the destash box. Like...

Fringe is a beader’s best friend. Whether you specialize in embroidery, loom work, or beadweaving, chances are, you’ll want to add a bit of...

No matter how much we love skiing and making snow angels, there usually comes a time when winter becomes old hat. But no matter how much we...

As with any challenge, I started brainstorming for a year of bracelets right away, and planning ahead for upcoming designs. Not only do I w...

Winter has officially arrived on the West Coast. Everything outside of my window is covered with a soft blanket of flaky white snow, just w...

Jewelry and birthstones go together like peanut butter and jelly, so it’s no wonder that crystal manufacturers like Swarovski make sure th...

As I write this, I think I may be sitting right between two of the hottest days of the year. Even in the wee hours of the morning, the heat...

Ring # 24 - Oasis Is it possible to look at an image of a palm tree without feeling a little more relaxed? What is it about tropical theme...