As we bare our skin to enjoy the warmth of the sun, why not display some “attitude” with this bead crochet necklace from designer Diane Reda. Some bright coloured beads or unusual shapes will get you noticed if you make … Continued
It’s spring! Time to lighten up, add colour, insert a new item into a wardrobe and feel a bounce in every step. One quick way to freshen your look is to create a new sparkling piece of jewellery. Start by … Continued
When I review pictures of spring time, I see market carts filled with tulips, crocuses, daffodils, and other spring flowers. A picture of some of our own bulbs pushing through the snow inspired this design. Like our garden of purple … Continued
This project consists of six peyote tubes adorned with loops on each side and strung on beading wire with Amazonite beads, Swarovski bicones and Sterling silver daisy spacers. The turquoise green lined crystal AB Delica beads give the loops an … Continued
In February 2000, as new retirees, my husband and I were enticed by old friends to rent their space at an RV Resort in Tucson, Arizona. I noticed that the papers were full of articles about gem and mineral shows, … Continued
From Boy Scouts and Girl Guides earning badges to beach activities in the Caribbean to school children making gifts for friends, braids are everywhere. Most of us have created braids many times during our lives, but now an Ontario designer … Continued
Creating with fabric and thread is my favourite thing to do. As a textile artist and a threaducator for WonderFil, I often have small pieces of fabric left over from other projects. These are perfect for experimenting with thread and … Continued
Summertime, and all its glory, can gear up to be a very busy time of year. We can easily be lured into attending family events and tending our garden, making ‘Me Time’ hard to schedule. On the blessed occasions when … Continued
This quick and easy-to-make necklace looks super in solid or variegated cotton. Although I used 5 and 6 mm beads for these necklaces, you can use 3 or 4 mm or even seed beads for a more delicate look. Wrap … Continued