New beads

New limited edition bead mixes

You may have heard me silently weeping a few months ago when one of my favorite bead vendors decided the time had come to close up shop. There have been so many significant changes in the bead world over the last few years, and this one hit hard!… Read More

What’s so great about our Czech pearls?

Czech glass pearl beads from Jill Wiseman Designs

I’m SO GLAD you asked! LOL!

When Swarovski exited the DIY (including bead) market, one thing I didn’t fret about was losing access to their pearls. And that’s because I already carried a fantastic lineup of Czech pearls!

With over 40 colors in 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8mm sizes, the Czech pearls I carry are the result of careful research for the best quality non-Swarovski pearls I could find.… Read More

Join my Carrier Bead-A-Long!

Come and Bead-A-Long with me!

What better way to begin National Craft month then with a Bead-A-Long that celebrates the Carrier bead craze with these wonderful Czech glass beads! Sponsored by The BeadSmith.

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Tucson 2018 round-up

Once again I’m reminded that this bead world of ours is a wonderful and exciting place.

Coming to the Gem Shows this year has been a much needed boost. There’s nothing like being amongst your people – the ones who inspire you, and challenge you, and with whom you can plan new collaborations and adventures.… Read More

So many beads!

I honestly thought my days of blogging were over, but I guess I was wrong! Because here I am! While my use of Facebook really took over all of my time and attention the last few years, sometimes there was info that just didn’t quite fit on a Facebook post.… Read More