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Focus…focus…

…and finish something, darn it! Anything!

I’m the world’s worst project finisher. Today, for example, I worked for a little while on a kumihimo sample for my Quick & Easy Kumihimo class proposal for 2010. Then I got bored. So I spent some time beading on a Hollywood Hula Hoop sample, since I got notification today that the 2mm Swarovski crystals I’ve been waiting for got shipped out – and now I will need the sample for the Bead & Button Show in a few weeks.… Read More

Money making idea

I had two classes here at the home studio today, and as usual, we had a rip-roaring good time. We’re going to be losing two of our regular gang of students to moves over the next few months, and they’re already lamenting the loss of getting to attend our classes.… Read More

You can vote for the next Bead Star!

Working on that Kumihimo necklace yesterday got me flexing some jewelry making muscles that have been long dormant. I’m feeling the itch. Perhaps I’ll work on a few pieces over the months to put in my back pocket until the next Bead Star competition comes around.… Read More

Friday’s Random Bits and a little more

Where did this week go? Well, parts of it went to:

  • A/C repair, and then a nap under the blankets because by comparison to our sweltering weekend, the house felt chilly
  • A class at the house Tuesday night which required whirling dervish cleaning techniques and last minute instruction writing
  • A trip to San Marcos on Wednesday, 30 min.
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