Is there any craft more ‘Karen‘ right now, than beadwork? Bear with me, I’ll circle back to that particular Molotov cocktail. My little existential crisis is *nothing* to the convulsions my beloved USA is going through right now. And yet, my tiny crisis has a direct link to what we’re seeing right now, in the…
Read More Beadwork, Karens, and Burning CitiesI am very happy to announce my association with the jewelry-making supply firm Plazko.com. Since 2010, Plazko has been a go-to supply destination on Etsy for high-quality sterling silver and gold-filled wire, jewelry components, and silver charms. Last year the company expanded to its own online sales platform…resulting in thousands of satisfied return clients from…
Read More Plazko: Jewelry DIY for the rest of usDear Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee, I love you to bits. I’ve had several pieces entered in your Bead Dreams competition over the years. I adore seeing the amazing ‘statement’ pieces that your other entrants show off every year. I get so much inspiration from you. I’ve never been able to attend; my days…
Read More rich people’s hobbiesDecades ago when I was just beginning to muck about with crafty stuff, I had a mental block. I made miniatures of anything, because committing to a human-sized project seemed too daunting. I’m still shaking off that block. Every few years I try to create a larger tapestry, or book arts piece, or wearable art, mostly…
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