A brooch almost done...I need to stitch a decorative edging yet.

Recent work...

I'm in production-mode...

Look at the beautiful Spiral Chain bracelets created by students in my class tonight! Starting from the top of the photo: Brenda's, Rebecca's, Beth's, Hannah's, and Cathy's. They all did a such a great job. I predict a fantastic beadweaving future for this group of talented ladies. Click on the picture to get a closer look at their work!

I want to live in THIS tree house...

Tonight, I taught Part 2 of my "Sun Goddess" class. Here is Joan's work-in-progress! She is working on the stunning fringe...she has 2 fringe strands finished and 9 to go! I can't wait to see the pendant completed. Great job, Joan!

Thursday afternoon was flat Herringbone class! Here are the beginnings of Alice's bracelet(blue)-done with size 11/0 Miyukis, and Pam's(Muli-color) done with size 11/0 Miyukis. Great job ladies!!

Finished, earlier this morning..."Stringing Squared"!

New Work...

I am working on a new class for July. I wanted to do something simple, paired with a statement of color. This IS super simple: it is just some simple stringing and a little bit of Square Stitch thrown in! Think I may call it "Stringing Squared"...

Here are some gold and silver tone cuffs that I made using even count peyote stitch...

I'm working on de-cluttering and cleaning my studio work table...It's time, don't you think?

Eddie, asleep in his bowl...too cute for words...

Fringing anemone technique tonight at Bead Haven! Here are beautiful bracelets in progress created by Alice(left) and Sue(right). When the bracelets are finished they will be full of mini-fringe. I can't wait to see them finished! As usual, great work ladies!

Valley Junction Art Market...

Here are a few pieces I recently made that will be headed with me to the 2010 Historic Valley Junction Spring Art Market. It is held this Sunday, May 16, 11-5 in West Des Moines. Come visit me if you are in the area. The below pieces are from my line of jewelry I call: Recycle, Reclaim, Repurpose...

Snow in South Dakota

Crazy Horse Memorial today, Custer SD...

"Preach the Gospel always. Use words if necessary."

...St. Francis of Assisi

My beading mat today...simple and to the point...with a hint of denim blue.

More recycled, reclaimed, repurposed...

On my beading mat this afternoon...

...some pieces "just born"...

Thunder, you're just too cute for words...

My "just born" pendants... My mind is "swirling" with ideas and what people might like - think I'll just create what I like, and hope for the best.

On my beading mat this morning...a work in progress before I get ready to go to work.

Born yesterday...something different...with lots of movement and colors I like. (Sorry, the photo is a little dark, but if you click on the picture-you can get a better look at the bracelet.)

Do you know what color "Coca Cola" would be if colouring weren't added?

I need a name...

Here's a new piece that I'm working on-and she needs a name...any ideas? She is a beaded silver toned cabochon with 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, Czech firepolish and vintage sequins.

Luka, Luka...where for art thou Luka?

Matt, this one's for you...

New Work...

Penelope...you sweet, sweet baby!

Buster, you make me smile! Look at those paws...

This is me a few years ago feeding my pet lamb, Squeaky. I really think the shoes make the outfit...

I really should finish this-don't you think?

Opening Day: Cards Win...

Cardinals Albert Pujols homered twice, Colby Rasmus hit a home run, and Yadier Molina hit his first career grand slam, as the Cardinals got the 2010 season started on a winning note. St. Louis downed Cincinnati, 11-6, at Great American Ball Park in the season opener for both clubs. The four homers were also an Opening Day record for St. Louis!

Today: Deadwood, South Dakota...

This picture, taken from a live web cam shot, is what we're missing-or rather missing us today!
It would be great to be there and snowed in!

Darwin, you make me smile...

Some of my "Curious Components" just born... Are you coming to the Trunk Show this weekend? More pics to follow. I gotta get back to work...

Chevron Chain Flower Bracelets...

What a great class today! Look at the fantastic workmanship these individuals did in class! The first photo below is Sheree's work, then Natasha's, and then Paul's...
These three talented people were so delightful to spend time with and they were so focused! This is a difficult bead weaving project and I was so impressed with their dedication to the construction of this stunning chevron weave. Great job...I can't wait to see them finished!

Fibula Pins...

Tonight I taught the Fibula Pin wireworking technique to Joie. We each made two pins--the top two are Joie's, and the bottom two are mine. Make sure you click on the picture to see Joie's beautiful detailing and workmanship! She really did an outstanding job on her stunning pins...

Introducing...

Barb and Mike's new puppy...Muffin!
Lucky, Barb & Mike...Lucky, Muffin!