Kumihimo Video

Finally! Here is a quickly-made video to show you all how I attach a clasp to an 8 strand kumihimo braid (using S-Lon, C-Lon cord or similar):


It's 15 minutes long, but I think it's all useful information! The video is intended for people who know how to make basic wire wrapped loops and can create kumihimo braids. I hope it's helpful!

Right that wreck!

This post is not normally what I share publicly, but it's important to me - and it's about my mom. I've created a ChipIn page to help her.



Please help me give her a down payment on a good, safe, used car to replace the old sedan that wrecked the day after Christmas.

On December 26th, my mother crashed into a concrete barrier was just a few yards from arriving at work after a 30 minute drive on very icy roads. She has minor injuries, but the car is totaled. She feels embarrassed and depressed over this, having gone through some emotionally and financially trying times over the past 6 months.

A few months ago, the heating/cooling system in my parents' house stopped working. A replacement system costs several thousand dollars. Then, 3 weeks before Christmas, my mother's father spent some time in the hospital due to complications from routine heart surgery. His medications alone were incredibly expensive - $700 for one round of strong generic antibiotics. Thankfully, he is out of the hospital and was able to celebrate Christmas with the family. But, as it tends to do, the financial stress weighs heavily on the whole family. I'd like her to have one less worry by helping her pay for a replacement car.

Any contribution will help! If you've met my mother, you know how sweet and selfless she is. She doesn't deserve to worry so heavily over something like this. Thank you so much for your help!! I give each and every one of you a virtual thank-you hug!

Masonic pendant

Pardon the lazy snapshot photo!

I made this necklace with the intent to sell it, but I think I may keep it. I used some old copper pieces I found in a box of “vintage” stuff. I don’t know how old the parts are. Epoxy was involved in making this thing happen.

It involves too many elements I like for me to sell it: old jewelry parts, a star burst, and masonic imagery.

Trade Beads cluster necklace

I bought some old trade beads back in the summer. They'd been sitting on my beading table that whole time while I figured out what to do with them. They've always been a challenge for me because of their size, color, and bubbly shape.



I wire wrapped them to a bit of oxidized silver chain and used some black leather to make a simple necklace. I'm really happy with it! So much so that I didn't give the leather any time to rest overnight so it still looks a little wibbly wobbly d:

Macrame Bracelets

It seems macrame has a trendy resurgence every few years. I'm always glad to see it back in style!

I've been working on some simple cotton bracelets with indonesian glass beads and a fabric shank button/loop closure. I'd like to make one long bracelet that wraps around several times, but I need to get more cotton first!

Chicken Hat

I just finished a request for a custom size knit chicken hat...bok bok! I will always love those silly long legs.

I can't find my old foam head I used to use to photograph hats. Time to thrift around for a new one, oh darn :)

Day of the Dead bracelet and earrings

I put together a leather and brass bracelet and matching earrings with these hand painted day of the dead skull (also called Calacas) beads.
I also was anxious to use these unique earring findings. They're new to me. I love 'em!




Have a Happy Halloween!