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I am having an auction! My son was admitted to a Duke TIP summer camp (read expensive!) for gifted kids and I need to raise some money so that he can go. I dug through my personal jewelry collection and … Continue reading →

http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/elizabeth-ii-earrings-tutorial-free-edition I posted a new tutorial on my site yesterday, in honor of my birthday! These earrings, named Elizabeth II, are the second colorway of this pattern. The first, Elizabeth, are part of a set made for the recent (and … Continue reading →

http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/toblerone-bracelet-tutorial-modified-cubic-right-angle-weave I forgot to post when I added this tutorial to my shop. It’s a modified cubic right angle weave (CRAW) suitable for intermediate beaders. Knowledge of RAW and CRAW is helpful, but not necessary, as instructions are included with … Continue reading →

Don’t forget, my June Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale is still going on! http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/double-cross-bracelet-tutorial The original bracelet uses 3mm pearls and crystals with 15/o seed beads: If you prefer a larger style, you can use 4mm pearls and crystals … Continue reading →

Tutorial available here. This past winter, the Bead Mavens issued an Ice Queen challenge. I have a small collection of rivolis. I buy them because I love the way they sparkle, but I don’t always know what to do with them. … Continue reading →

I listed the Diamondback tutorial on ArtFire tonight: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2375894 I’ll put it up on my website and in my Etsy shop soon as well. Happy beading!

This netted bangle is made with three colors of crystal rondelles. The pattern is the same as the one on my Principessa Necklace and will be available for sale soon. Happy beading!

I made a second variation of my Heaven’s Garden Cuff Bracelet. I now have both a Day and Night colorway. The pattern is available in my Etsy shop and will soon be available on my main website and on ArtFire.

I have had a love-hate relationship with Cellini. I made my first rope several years ago but never finished it. I was happy with the colors at first, and even made a fabulous pendant from a button I found in … Continue reading →

Carol Dean Sharpe, aka Sand Fibers, is giving away this beautiful pendant in your choice of colors: I think I like the red/gold one pictured. Then again, teal/gold would look fantastic… and matte black AB/matte brown… hmmm. There’s a catch, … Continue reading →