It has come to my attention that my websites have been having intermittent connection and speed issues. I am truly sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused my visitors. I have been working diligently with Dreamhost to resolve the issues. I am also working on a major overhaul to this site. As you may …
A Jeweler’s Life
Creative Shapes with Peyote Stitch – Teardrop Component
Hello and welcome back to my blog. Recently, I received a special request from a very nice lady on my Facebook page. Corinne Passero Basta sent this photo to me and asked for my help with the teardrop component. In this tutorial, I will show you one way that I was able to work out the …
Picasso Jewelry Series ~ Puffy Bracelet Optional Embellishments
Today, I want to share with you a quick and easy way to add a little extra bling to the Picasso Puffy Bracelet we recently made. The embellishments I added are totally optional and based on your preference. I like the bracelet both ways but I love the richness provided by the smoky topaz bicones …
Picasso Jewelry Series ~ Beaded Charm Tutorial
Welcome back to the Picasso Jewelry Series.In the last post, we created the length of the Picasso Puffy Bracelet, but we didn’t quite finish. We still need to create the cute little beaded charm to end to the end of the extender chain. This adorable little accent adds a nice touch to the project. It is …
Picasso Jewelry Series ~ Puffy Bracelet Tutorial
Hello and welcome back to my blog. I have been noticeably away for far too long. It has been such a struggle lately to get back to work, so I thought the best way to get back into the swing of things, would be with a brand new project series. Today, I am going to …
Sumptuous Square Post Earrings Tutorial
I am glad to finally be back to writing and designing projects for you all. As promised, way back in 2020, I have come up with a really cute way to turn the Sumptuous Squares into a gorgeous pair of post earrings. We are going to be using the exact same technique of CRAW to encase …