Cat

I haven't made cat beads for a while but as I was playing with enamels, I decide to make one. The kitty measures 1 1/8 inch and the hole runs from head to toe.

More Birds

I experimented with powder enamels and made the owl and peacock beads.

Birds

I was trying out something different and made a chicken, a parrot and a toucan. More beads to come! My torch is up and running and I am setting aside time to play!

Beads of Courage

Now that my torch is set up, the first beads I made were for Beads of Courage. Making Butterflies for Beads of Courage are always difficult for me because they are given to parents who lost their children to cancer. I always ponder if I should make these butterflies plain looking or if I should make them bright to remind them of the little angels.

In Santa Cruz for a little break

I left a little early from work today so I can take my children to Santa Cruz. I couldn't have asked for better weather! Sunny and pleasant!

Cleaning my workspace

Every time I enter my garage I see my workspace all dusty and covered with lots stuff. It seems my family has been using my table as a shelf to put pretty much anything so today I decided to cleaned up! I tossed anything that didn't belong on my table, removed the glass shards and I dusted things off.

I need to connect the hoses to the propane tank and I will be ready to start making beads again! I just need to check if the bead release hasn't dried out otherwise I will have to wait until I receive it.

Cats and Dogs

These are birthday presents for my daughter's friends who are celebrating their birthdays next week. One loves dogs and the other one loves cats.