Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free copy of my e-booklet "Beading Secrets".

Monthly archive May, 2009

Glass Seed beads

Glass seed beads are small but precious beads used in numerous beading techniques. Sometimes called “rocailles”, it was one of the first glass beads I ever encountered. Guess I bought a lot… since my beading stash is full of them But truth is you can’t have too much when they’re so useful. I still add...

How to Decorate a Jewelry Doll

Last weekend I painted fabulous doll jewelry stands to have all my beaded jewelry on! It was lots of fun, and very relaxing too, just sitting there and paint all day long. I sort of painted my weekend away… In a good way.

Jewelry gemstones

Gemstone beads is one of  my big time favorites. They can give a particular stylish and heavy look to your jewelry, which is priceless! Combined with sterling silver or metal clay, gems are a winner for us beaders. Many bead shops and online retailers sell lovely jewelry gemstones. You can buy them piece by piece, or...

First weeks in Oslo

Time really does fly. It feels like I just moved to Oslo, but I just realised that I have spent more than two weeks(!) here already. Like always when moving there is a lot of things to do, just unpacking boxes and sorting stuff seems to take forever! I have however, believe it or not,...