A New Bead

Here is a bead I made the other day that was inspired by a sweet and very talented friend from Germany, Manuela Wutschke. It incorporates opaque orange shards, pink glass and enamels, and thin, black stringer.

"Jiminy Cricket!"

I've been hemming and hawning about buying one of these little guys for quite a while. At $139 I just couldn't resist any longer. It's a Cricket, the smallest and newest torch in the line of torches offered by Glass Torch Technologies. This little guy should allow me a wide variation of heat options depending on my settings - ultimately enabling me to step up to small borosilicate beads with no problem. I can't wait to try it out.

If you've had any experiece with a cricket, please leave a comment!

Bead and Jewelry Month at ArtWorks Gallery

During the month of May I am a featured guest artist at ArtWorks, a lovely gallery in Muncie, IN. Some of my very best beads and jewelry pieces are already there. On Thursday, May 7, I will be there at 5:00 PM for a reception as part of Muncie's "First Tursdays Art Walk."

I'm very proud to be associated with the artist-owned ArtWorks Gallery of Indiana Artists. There are some very talented Hoosier artists represented there, so check it out!

ArtWorks
301 S. Walnut St. Suite 101
Muncie IN 47305
765-288-2221
artworksartgallery@gmail.com

Meet Izzie!

Hello all! Say hello to little 6-week old Isabel (Izzie). My dad named her on the day we went to pick her up. The closest and earliest correct name submitted was from Jana! Jana, please contact me to claim your beads!








While we were at the breeders' we met a couple of her sisters and her mom, Mindy.

Owls Against the Moon

I've been planning these forever. I finally got everything together in one spot and assembled them. Ribbons by Jamn!, fine silver fused rings by Cahootz, darling polymer clay owl beads by Humble Beads.

Come Visit Me at the Brown County Spring Blossom Arts Festival! May 8-10

Treat Mom to a special weekend during the 2nd annual Spring Blossom Arts Festival featuring over 100 area and regional artists, live entertainment, beer & wine gardens, shopping, and dining throughout the quaint town of Nashville, IN.

I will update this post as soon as I find out my location and the times.

Phone: 800.753.3255.
Admission: FREE

Look What the Easter Bunny is Bringing! Name Her for Free Beads!

Awwww...Say hello to the newest member of the family! Isn't she a doll? She's a Miniature Schnauzer. She was born on St. Patrick's Day, and I think we get to pick her up on April 28th or 29th. What a devilish little glint in her eye!

I want to name her Olive after the Abigail Breslin in "Little Miss Sunshine," but Mom and Dad don't like it so let's make it a contest!

If you are the first to respond to this post with the name we choose - or we choose your suggestion, I'll send you free beads! Woo hoooooo!

Happy Easter!