beads of courage

check out this clip, it's both inspiring and a tearjerker.  Many people in the flameworking community donate to this charity.  My heart beads will go here.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7143083n?tag=facebook



and this is last night's first attempt at herringbone wraps, I love the look and the way it really dresses up a plain bead, just need more practice, practice, practice

Santa's elves are busy

It's been a little while since I posted.  We had a little family drama for Thanksgiving and my heart just hasn't been much into blogging. But, my hands have been very busy in this little section of Santa's workshop.  Yes, Virginia, Santa has outsourced parts of his manufacturing operation to such far-flung places as Winters, CA.

I can't reveal a whole lot of what's been happening as it might spoil the surprise for a few people, but these latest goodies came out of the kiln this weekend.

Heart shaped beads

"Midori" earrings and necklace

 

I've just started to learn some rudimentary wire work do put all these beads to good use.