New Night at the Opera photo


Ohmigosh! I just realized I never shared my new professional photos with you guys here on the blog! I’ll do them one at a time…the first is Night at the Opera…all glammed up! I’m teaching it at Bead Fest Santa Fe in March, Bead & Button in June, and Bead Fest Philadelphia in August.… Read More

Catching Up

As per usual, time is flying by at warp speeds. I’ve got a lot of catching up to do with you guys!

The BABE show in Oakland was a true delight. Not only did I get to have polymer class artist, Christi Friesen, as a neighbor, but her sister, Stacy, was helping her out in the booth too and we all had a blast!… Read More

I made it!

I knew there was a very good reason that I started flying in to show locations a day earlier than I really needed. Part of it is just being able to slow down a little bit – not trying to rush so fast that I end up frazzled and get caught not fully set up or ready when the show starts.… Read More

Last show of the year

2am. I’m surrounded by boxes and kits and suitcases. And potato chips, or what’s left of them anyway. Winston on my lap because he’s trying to keep me from leaving again. I have some more packing to do, and I need to get some orders ready for shipping, but honestly I’m not sure I have the energy in me right now to finish up.… Read More

Last week of schedule insanity

The only thing that’s getting me through this week is the beautiful vista I see ahead on my calendar. Pretty little blank spaces which equal catching up and peace and harmony and organization to me. I’m dreaming of making headway on The List.… Read More

Progress report

I’m pedaling fast and trying to remember to stop and breathe and eat occasionally. And sleep. Can’t forget about my beloved sleep. I used to joke about wanting to grow up and be a mattress tester. I’m not joking any longer!… Read More

Overload: 95% complete

Let’s review, shall we?

Bead kits are going over so well at Fusion Beads that they have placed TWO reorders this week. Massive kit making production line around here the next couple of weeks.

Bead Fest Philadelphia has made their class selections, and I’ll be teaching three classes there next August.… Read More

And yet more riches…

Mick & Adam McNulty had a healthy baby girl at 5:15 pm today. What a relief and joy! No name or details yet. I’m so happy for them, I want to cry.

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