The Whimsy of Jackie Gundelfinger

Beautiful murrini by Jackie Gundelfinger. A fantastic treat in a gift packet for students enrolled in the upcoming workshop I'm teaching at Mesa Arts Center. Truly miniature works of art. 

Lucky Koi Necklace

 

Ethos No.2

Sunshine and Rainbows

Ladies Man

Remember Salty the Snail???  Well apparently he is quite the ladies man snail.  His brood has taken over my flower garden.  Sadly, the vegetation cannot support his growing family.

 

I know what you're thinking... and table salt is out of the question!  

 

 

Thanks to Beads of Courage program, the adorable baby snails will be heading to Tucson. 
No worries, I will put air holes in the shipping container.

Happy Beading with Soda Lime Times

The April issue of

Soda Lime Times 

focuses on "Happy" themed beads.  It was an honor to be chosen as the featured artist.  Included are 2 super cute tutorials to brighten the readers' day.  Hop on over to the Soda Lime Times website to get your issue today. 

 

Hope everyone has a lovely week.  As always, HaPpY BeAdiNg!

Ladybug Jamboree No. 2

Some color combinations just make me happy.  Creation is Messy's Poison Apple is one of my favorites.  With a splash of sunny yellow, clean white and bright red, the set is complete.

Super Something or Rather

It is amazing how productive a person can be when they are avoiding the Super Bowl crush of crowds near Phoenix.  I have locked myself in my studio and focused on finishing 2 tutorials for Soda Lime Times "Happy" Issue to be released on March 15th.  Sorry Charlie, no hints for now on what will be featured in the magazine, but I will share a fun bead which as been on my design board for 2 years now.  Crazy how designs/plans get pushed out of the way with normal everyday life:

 

いとまごい

Farewell to some lovely beads.  May their journey to Japan be safe and blessed!