Artistic Life

I love animals, and I have five of them now. Since I was a child,  we always had cats. So, I am a cat-person (mostly). I don't want to s...

I am not a kid, but I still like to play and make little 'toys' with beads. One of my first was this kitty that still lives at my hu...

Today I made best candy ever! No kidding :)  I am typing this and my mouth waters.  It's easy to make this delicious dessert.

 Having a home product party or going to art show to sell your stuff ? Show off your business information in your style.You will need only 4...

About a year ago I found a new (for me) media. It was a polymer clay :) It has endless possibilities to create one-of-a-kind pieces. I want ...

Did you try to slide a nice big bead on a jump ring and it did not "want" to go there? Today I want to show you how make jump ring...

A week ago I came back from Tucson where I was teaching jewelry making classes. I am a teacher in the third generation, so I  really enjoy t...

Once, my Russian friend living in Japan sent me a beautiful, red beaded rose as a Christmas gift. I thought, "Is it possible to make s...

It's still January , but I am in a Hearty Mood :)

A bead spinner is not required, but if you string many seed bead strands you may find this simple spindle tool a reason to celebrate!  And ...