My bead tray is looking a little tidier this week and it feels like I’m finally getting back down to just one project – not counting the ong...

I’ve been soaking up some summer sun these past few weeks, and although I’ve been doing a lot of relaxing, I have managed to get some beadin...

I’ve been so busy working on top secret projects these past few months, that I haven’t had any true works in progress to share. It is kind o...

I had been drooling over Ancient Roman glass beads for over a year when I finally got lucky enough to spot a big sale on a fresh haul, while...

Last week’s bead giveaway for summery silver and green vintage beads has come to a close. Congratulations to our winner, and thank you very...

Whether you’re a bead weaver, stamper, or polymer clay smoosher, one of the best things about making jewelry is experimenting with shapes. T...

Unless you happen to attend a lot of holiday parties, winter isn’t exactly the best time of year for statement jewelry. In colder climates, ...

Isn't it interesting how the same beads can be used to create different looks and even moods? The colors, textures, and patterns of natu...

This week I am bidding farewell to some of my absolute favorite acrylic beads. I’ve combined a selection of turquoise blue pieces, and some ...

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...

With summer heat in full swing, all I can think about is ocean breezes, ice cream, and cool clothing. 'Cool' here meaning garments t...

I have the prettiest bead soup to giveaway this weekend! These are some of my favorite acrylic pieces in my collection of “Egyptian” beads. ...

I am quickly running out of focal beads from my destash supplies, with the exception of a few pieces that just haven’t called out yet. I was...

When I sat down to write about last week’s bracelet, it suddenly occurred to me that this challenge is nearly at an end. It seems that out o...

I find myself in a bit of a pickle this week - I’m four days behind with last week’s bracelet post, and the weekend is fast approaching. I’m...

I’m always very excited when the time comes to put together a little collage of jewelry and garments with a fun theme and color palette. Exp...

Over the past few months, I’ve been adding to a collection of necklace inspired collages with simple themes and striking color palettes. Ea...

Although aqua blue and blue-green are usually associated with aquatic, ocean inspirations, genuine turquoise has a distinctly earthy quality...