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    Cuff Bracelets

    Cuff bracelets will be everywhere this summer.  Give them the art bead treatment to turn them from a trend into a treasure.  Try a curved connector beads by Captured Moments.  Or look for…

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    Easy Summer Link Pendants

    I’m so smitten with this pendant by Kylie Parry.  I’ve seen numerous variations of pendants using a link as a frame for your beads, but this one is perfect.  So art bead…

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    Design Lessons from a Tuna

    A tuna?  Heather have you lost your mind? (Photo credit: Kretyen) No! Not the fish – although I’m sure there are some lessons there too, but today let’s consider the cactus…

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    Asymmetrical Design Tips

    If you are more comfortable with symmetry and order in your jewelry design, branching off into asymmetrical design can seem overwhelming and a little scary. Asymmetrical design can seem deceivingly effortless.…

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    Color of the Year: Honeysuckle

    Pantone has picked Honeysuckle as the 2011 Color of the Year.  They state, “Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging…

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    On My Desk

    I’m busy getting ready for my one and only holiday show in two weeks.  I thought I’d share with you some beads that are on my desk and being worked into…

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    Tree of Life Inspiration

    (Left to right:) 1. HigherChakraSupply 2. Humblebeads 3. MamacitaBeadworks  4. Shaterra  5. Genea 6. MarshaNealStudio 7.Green Girl Studios from BeadLady 8. Erica  9. FlameCrazy…

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    The Challenge of Color

    “I am as curious about color as one would be visiting a new country, because I have never concentrated so closely on color expression. Up to now I have waited at…

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    Nuts for Acorns!

    “Mighty Oaks from little acorns grow.” I think what I love most about acorns is that they symbolize the quiet potential in all of us to do great and mighty things. Pictured…

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