Inspiration

Aloha, Friends…a little give away for you!

Aloha! Thank you for stopping by my humble blog although I’ve been blogging less and less as the summer wears on. I find we’re outside more than ever which mean less time in blogland. I had an idea though, especially for those of you who are no where near the beach….if I could package up […]

From Blogging to Beyond!

You never know where your blog will take you…being a part of this wonderful jewelry blogging world has not led me to some far away places! A part of me was fortunate enough to travel to England recently. Well, a little something handmade did all the traveling. My travels all started back with Lori’s […]

Presenting Easy Wire 2010

Are you new to working with wire? Or have you been working with wire and are ready to learn a few new techniques? Easy Wire 2010 hit the shelves this week, and you’ll want to to run to your nearest bookstore and pick up the lastest issue! Easy Wire 2010 is packed with over 50 […]

Let’s TWIST! {psst…give away alert}

Totally Twisted is hot off the press and on the shelves! Won’t you join me as I chat with the author (and friend), Kerry Bogert, about her very first book? Things did get a bit twisted here, as Kerry decided to interview me! Grab a hot cup of coffee and stay a while……. we’ve got a surprise for […]

Lucky, Lucky

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Is the luck of the Irish with you today? I’m feeling quite lucky…. lucky that the sun is shining and it’s almost 70 degrees here!! The baby and I had lunch outside by the lake and watched the geese. I couldn’t ask for more considering it’s still March! I made this […]

Come see…..pictures posted!

Hello Everyone! I don’t want to keep you waiting any longer! Many of you have been so kind to ask for pictures from this weekend’s Painting with Fire workshop with Barbara Lewis. Let me tell you, Saturday ranked up there with one of the best days I’ve had in recent memory! Just picture the dream […]

Inspired By…..

Erin over at Treasures Found: Inspiration is Everywhere finds the beauty in the every day. She challenges so many of us to “Enjoy the Day”, which happens to be her signature quote. Always up for a challenge herself, Erin participates in activities such as Random Acts of Kindness to 30 Word blog posts. Recently Erin began an “Inspired […]

Something new

In a recent Beading Daily post, Jean Campbell listed a few of her favorite Beading Daily projects. I glanced over the projects and one just jumped right out… Janice Berkebile’s Jeweled Pea Pods. I’ve always admired Janice’s wirework and never tried any of her tutorials …so I clicked on over to the Interweave Store […]

Head on over for a workshop!!

Torch-fired enamel pendant by Barbara Lewis Are you hoping to learn new jewelry techniques in 2010? If you live anywhere near northern Virginia, I have some great news! Barbara Lewis will be coming to the DC metropolitan area and will be teaching her popular Painting with Fire workshop! You may be familiar with Barbara through her blog, Jewelry of Distinction, or you […]