I'm a stay-at-home mom of two beautiful children and the happy wife, of 10 years, of the man that God created *just for me*.  This is my second year of business on my own.  I've been beading since 2003, using a variety of techniques including but not limited to: stringing, bead weaving, hemp weaving, and chain maille.  Take a look around and see examples of my work!

I use a wide variety of materials including (but not limited to) Delica^TM seed beads, silver, semi-precious stone beads, crystal, handmade lampwork beads and freshwater pearls. All of these come in all kinds of shapes and sizes ... so the possibilities are only limited by my imagination!

A couple of interesting things have happened recently (January-ish of 2006).  I was asked by Ava Farrington to be part of a day-by-day beading pattern calendar for 2007!  One or more of my patterns will be included in the calendar.  They'll be available at Borders, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Costco, and other outlets.  Cool, huh?

The other item of interest came shortly after the calendar request.  Rita Sova at www.bead-patterns.com requested permission to distribute one of my patterns at the Tuscon Bead Show - yeah, the HUGE one that people from all over go to! - as an example of what could be found on the pattern site.  I was speechless! 

In addition to beading, I'm a Sunday School teacher for 3rd and 4th grade girls.  I write the quarterly newsletter for the Flint Eastside Mission.  To have a hands on perspective, I work there one day each week serving lunch, working in the clothing houses, food pantry, etc.  I consider myself blessed to have this opportunity!

So, that's about it for updates from my corner of the planet. . . Take a look around.  Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments and -yes- even orders! All pieces done by me are one of a kind, and if you have an idea or look that you like, I'll make something just for you!  Also, please note that I do private home shows.  If you're in Michigan, and interested in this, contact me for further details.

A very special thank you to my wonderful husband, Jason!  He created this site for me, taught me how to update it, and is a general all around source of encouragement with my artistic efforts.  When God created Jason, He was truly thinking of me. . . I love you honey!

Here's a bit of eye candy for ya!  It's a celini spiral done with 11/0 Delicas and 15/0 seed beads.  (added April 21, 2006)