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The Unexpected Findings Book Blog Tour stops here!

Welcome to Day 3 of the Unexpected Findings Book Blog Tour! I am so excited to be celebrating the release of Michelle Mach’s brand new book, Michelle hits it out of the jewelry design park with this jam-packed book. She takes an in-depth look at the hardworking components that we need and use in […]

Book Tour Winners Announced!

A heartfelt thank you to every one who stopped by for The Missing Link book blog tour. I appreciate each and every comment both on my blog and on the contributor’s blogs as well. I loved reading the words, “I already have the book” or “I am planning to get the book” – now […]

The Missing Link Book Blog Tour starts now!

A great big WELCOME to you! It’s finally here: the official release date of my new book, The Missing Link – From Basic to Beautiful Wirework Jewelry. Over the next week you’ll find inspiration, ideas, and plenty of giveaways, so grab a seat and enjoy the book blog tour – I’m glad you joined us! […]

Winner and Upcoming Missing Link Blog Hop!

THANK YOU to all who recently subscribed to the artBLISS newsletter and entered our giveaway. You’ll be in the loop for breaking 2014 retreat information – and we will be posting Save-the-Date info soon. Jeanette’s husband drew the name of our random winner – Congratulations to Pam Benbenek! You won the $50 gift certificate to […]

artBLISS 2013 – a weekend of bliss!

In a flash, our long-awaited weekend of art bliss has come and gone. I heard several times afterwards that artBLISS 2013 was the best one yet. I have to agree – it just keeps getting better. Artists, bloggers, jewelry designers, friends – we all gathered for a weekend of camaraderie and workshops. We came with our hopes […]

Announcing the artBLISS Giveaway Winners!

Is today your lucky day?? We’re looking forward to sending out packages filled with soldering kits and hoards of enamel samples! Thank you to all who left a comment and shared your enthusiasm. We appreciate all of the Tweets, links, and posts – helping us to spread the word about this year’s artBLISS 2013 retreat. […]

artBLISS 2013 {Registration Open + Giveaway!}

2013 artBLISS logo designed by Amber Brien with embellishments by Susie Hibdon We’re excited to announce that registration is open for artBLISS 2013! Please join us for 3 days of workshops and activities. Dates and Location: September 27 – 29, 2013 Sterling, VA We have an incredible line-up of instructors again this year. You’ll […]

The Bead Soup Book Blog Tour!

The Bead Soup Book Blog Tour has begun! Join me in celebrating the recent release of Lori Anderson’s new book, Bead Soup by Kalmbach. It is so hard to believe the book tour week has finally come, how did it get to be October already?? This week seemed so far away when the book concept […]

Happy Colors

Hello! At long last I am back, and I’m here to share a selection of colors that make me happy. Happy Colors #1 – found in this photo announcing the winner of my 6th Bead Soup Blog Party bracelet. CONGRATS to Sherri Stokey of Knot Just Macrame! You’ll have to see Sherri’s work – it […]