Sneaky Peeky...

Above is a tiny little peek at my Clasp Tutorial that is on its way to my editors at Bead Unique. And I have my first outline done of my first project for my book proposal. I will get some photos of some of my ornaments up this weekend. I forgot how much I enjoyed making them. I ordered up a slew of new seed beads for myself so I can play next week =)

Secure...

Hi guys! I finally got my secruity certificate properly installed on my site. So now my site is all secure and no worries for my customers.
And I am embarking on a mission. Alongside Jewelry for the past ten years I have also been designing Beaded Ornaments. I have so many of my own designs, I am going to write a book! For years and years, I would just give them away as presents due to the high cost I would have to sell them for. these babies take hours and hours to create. I will have photos of a few up tomorrow. I am hoping to start teaching classes for them late Summer. If this all goes well I think I will try my hand at writing a Wire Jewelry book too! Hey a girl can dream can't she???

New Magazine Time...

Yesterday I got a surprise in my mailbox... my latest publication! SBS Wire is changing up their format a little and it looks great. This way they can add even more projects. Above is a sneaky peaky of my project. I just love what they do with my pretty pieces. Over all this is a really impressive issue. I am always amazed at how many really neat designs everyone comes up with.

Well I have to get that project out to Bead Unique today. Have a great weekend =) I will be back with new pieces next week...

Newest Publication...

Hi guys! Well the cover is up for Step By Step Wire Jewelrys Spring Issue. I didn't get the cover, but it was nice to know that I was up for it. My project is on page 16. It will hit newstands around 3/18 go pick up a douzen copies... Just click on the cover above to order online. I have to finish up my project for Bead Unique...

Back in snowy NY...

Hi guys! Well last week I was delt a blow with my dogs and had to come back to NY. Trying to get readjusted, I'm warm blooded now and don't belong in this cold!!!!! The dogs are loving it though. I should be getting my BSB ire Spring Issue next week. I cannot wait. I am also working on a Project for Bead Unique too. I have to run and finish getting unpacked.

I haven't forgotten about you....

Hi guys! Well the Spring Step By Step Wire should be out in a few weeks I cannot wait!!! My swirl wire design (pictured above) will be featured. And... my newest Chain Maille design was also snatched up by SBS Wire for their Summer Issue! I am also currently working on a project for Bead Unique as well. I've been a busy girl behind the scenes.

And there is a bead shop in town that may pick me up to teach some summer Wire and Chain Maille classes. Did ya catch all of that???

I love staying busy though. Well I suppose I should get back to bathing doggies. Miss Bunny was bred last week keep your fingers crossed ;-) I am going to try to keep this blog more updated... Toddles!!!!!!

New Design!!!!!!

Long time no hear from me I know I know I have been neglecting my Blog! I have been really busy with work and Custom Orders though. The piece above is similar to a Custom Order I just finished up. I've had quite a few requests lately for more Chain Maille. I had a client who wanted something new a fresh so I came up with this. I combined my two favorite chains, Rosettes and Parallel Chain. More detailed photo below:

The piece above is off to its new home. I have to say I am so happy with how this new chain combo turned out. I used larger rings, but not too large, for a chunkier look. Its sophisticated without being 'stuffy'. The very top piece (and another one too!) will be posted for sale tomorrow morning. I am also working on a few other new pieces too.

Well in weather news we had a banner day here in sunny VA. I had the day off (yeah!) and it was a whopping 79 here! The doggies are going to enjoy some frozen yougurt tonight for a treat. Well I am off to get my Ben & Jerry's fix! Check out the site tomorrow morning for those two new pieces...