The Bead Blog

  • Hospice Donation!

    UPDATE – GREAT NEWS, THE MASK I CREATED AUCTIONED OFF FOR $2600.00! THE EVENT RAISED A TOTAL OF $100,000.00 FOR HOSPICE. THANKS EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED!!! Well I finally finished the Mask project for Hospice! It took a lot of time but I am happy with the results and pray it brings this wonderful organization a…

  • New Beads

    I was so excited to have a day at the torch on Monday. I guess I am in the summer mood. Made lots of bright fun pieces. But the fun is not over now I get to make them into jewelry. Check back soon and these will be up for sale!

  • Back from Tucson

    Just got back from 4 heavy days of shopping. Packed 6 suit cases and two carry ons full of beads. Shipped off 7 boxes of beads and have 2 merchants shipping beads. Everything purchased is new to the store. We are trying to get it out and displayed as fast as we can. You are…

  • Bead Soup Blog Party

    Just arrived some beautiful beads that were sent to me from Laura DeMoya. She put together a beautiful selection for me to have fun creating with.It also was packaged so nice. I will be posting when the design is finished. Be sure to check out Laura’s blog at http://www.thebeadtherapist.blogspot.com/ Thanks again Laura:)

  • New Necklace Design

    I just put this necklace together with the inspiration from the Seahorse bead. This was a little bit out of my box. Pulling organic colors and textures together just worked so nicely. It was a lot of fun to create. I had finished putting this necklace together and pricing it, put it on the counter…

  • Bead soup blog party

    I am so thrilled to be a part of this Blog Party. I thought it would be fun to meet new people and be challenged to make something out of my comfort zone. I was thrilled to be chosen to participate. You can check out what this is all about by clicking on the link…

  • My first bead

    Wow, I just was doing some cleaning in my studio and came across my very first bead I ever made. It really brought back memories. I had some great mentors 10 years ago. Bill and Charlotte Fretwell. They were the most encouraging people. I met them when I did art shows. Back then I was…

  • Fusing day

    Monday I usually am at work making beads but instead I decided to work on some fusing. It has been such a long time since I have made these fun pieces. I have a new kiln since the last time I they were created. This pictures shows that the shapes have been cut and the…