Now You Can Shop in CAD or USD

October 9, 2019. Our website can now successfully handle shoppers who use Canadian currency or USD currency.

For US users, just click on USD—and all prices will show in USD, the shopping cart will show all amounts in USD, and your credit card will be charged in USD.

If you are using a cell phone you may see a blue block on the right side of your screen that says CAD. Below that is a PLUS sign—click on it and you will see the USD currency choice.

 My New Book Has Arrived

March 2, 2019.  I’ve been busy doing book signings and trunk shows at bead stores—the next one is in San Antonio, TX at Originals Beads & Gems, April 5-7, 2019.
Contact me if your favourite bead store would like to do this—Kalmbach Publishing assists with the marketing.

Would you like to make the chain you see across the top of the cover? Look HERE.

Website Redesign Complete!

March 1, 2019

Our brand-new website is finally here. The Home Page features models wearing jewellery from my new book.

The store is all-new too. I expect there may be a few glitches, so be patient and let me know so they can be fixed.

Cost Of Shipping Increase

March 1, 2019

We have just (very reluctantly) increased our shipping fees.
To an address in Canada: $11.00
To an address in the U.S.: $18.50
Orders over $300 are free.

We have not changed our shipping fees for years, but cannot continue the ever-increasing level of subsidy. These amounts are still less than what we actually pay to Canada Post for Expedited Shipping.

New Metals Being Introduced

March 1, 2019

I am in the process of adding 3 new metals to the store. I’ve been using them in kits for some time, and now we’re ready to sell the jump rings. Watch for Black Enamelled Copper, Faux Gold (bronze with a non-tarnish coating), and 2 twisted wires: Argentium Sterling Twist, and regular Sterling Twist. The twisted wire rings are just in 18 gauge.

Top 100 DIY Jewelry Patterns of 2018

February 26, 2019

Guess what! I just received an email to let me know that I’m an AllFreeJewelryMaking favourite. I feel honoured that this has been an annual event since 2012.

Check them out HERE—hundreds of free patterns in many jewelry making techniques. They also have a newsletter that you can subscribe to.

You will find all my Free tutorials under the Support tab at the top of the page.