Category Archives: jewelry

Third Bead Peeps Swap n Hop

Posted on April 8, 2017 by

Welcome to the third annual Bead Peeps Swap n Hop. Linda Anderson again organized it. Linda matched the participants with partners. We sent each other beads to create jewelry. My partner is Kelly Hosford Patterson . Kelly sent me a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Ninth Bead Soup Blog Party- Bead Hoarders Edition

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

Welcome to the Ninth Bead Soup Blog Party! Lori Anderson organized it.  Lori matched all of us up with partners. We sent each other beads that we had been hoarding in order to create jewelry. According to Lori “I would … Continue reading →

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Third Annual Swap n Hop-My Beads Have Arrived

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

When I arrived home yesterday I found, to my delight, a package from Kelly Hosford Patterson. This is the third annual Bead Peeps Swap n Hop. Linda Anderson again organized it. Linda matched the participants with partners. We sent each … Continue reading →

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Second Annual Bead Peeps Swap N Hop- About My Partner

Posted on February 23, 2016 by

  I am doing the Bead Peeps Swap N Hop hosted by Linda Anderson again this year.  Again, participants have been paired up with other jewellery designers (from all over the world) and each will send the other a package … Continue reading →

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Stephanie Sersich Class

Posted on January 31, 2016 by

The lampworking group I am a member of, Silicon Valley Fireflies, recently had a lovely visit from Stephanie Sersich. Stephanie did a demonstration one evening and the next day taught a class in making a Spiny Knotted Bracelet like the … Continue reading →

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Leather Feathers Blog Hop

Posted on September 5, 2015 by

Rachel Mallis of Mint decided to host a blog hop and offered a pair of her handmade leather feathers for jewelry making. “Cute.” I thought. “Why not?” I thought. Rachel sent me the following pair: Of course they are perfect … Continue reading →

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Second Annual Bead Hoarder’s Blog Hop

Posted on December 6, 2014 by

Laurie Anderson  challenged us again to use some of the beads we have been hoarding and make some jewelry. Since last year I still enjoy shopping for beads, but have been spending more time making lampwork beads. I have also … Continue reading →

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