Black Friday sale

by BeadFloraStudio // November 29, 2019 // Comments off

Black Friday/Small Saturday sale Updated: Due to Amazon not updating the price in time, I will offer the book for 19.99 on my website! No coupon code needed. Get my book <<HERE>> As a bonus from buying directly from me, you... Continue reading →

replay of presentation of French beaded flowers at Loose Bead Society

by BeadFloraStudio // November 18, 2019 // Comments off

I mentioned awhile back that I did a presentation at the Loose Bead Society on August 19th at the New Berlin Public Library. There were some technical difficulties with their computer and projector so the slides didn’t show as they... Continue reading →

Poinsettia Brooch/Pendant

by BeadFloraStudio // November 13, 2019 // Comments off

This poinsettia brooch was supposed to be a project in my book. But because my project photographer did another project first, I had to do a switcharoo at the last minute. And there is no better time to release a... Continue reading →

French beaded daisy for kids

by BeadFloraStudio // September 24, 2019 // Comments off

I was invited by the Waukesha Public Library here in Wisconsin to teach a class for children 10 to 12 years old on September 28th. I have never taught children before, but I was excited to accept the challenge and... Continue reading →

what’s new! How to make overhead video tutorials and Loose bead society

by BeadFloraStudio // September 23, 2019 // Comments off

Hello friends! It’s been quite a busy summer. On August 19th, I had a presentation at the Loose Bead Society at the New Berlin Public Library. I had a facebook live which you can watch here for now <<Watch Here>>.... Continue reading →

French beaded pink magnolias

by BeadFloraStudio // June 28, 2019 // Comments off

The French beaded pink magnolias began two years ago when I asked a friend if I could have a sample from her magnolia tree. Then last year, I got another sample from my neighbor. I finished the sample last May... Continue reading →

Bead & Button show 2019 update/pink magnolia pattern debut

by BeadFloraStudio // June 14, 2019 // Comments off

My first teaching gig at the Bead & Button show 2019 is over and what an amazing time it was! I taught three classes from projects that are in my book. One of my beading idols, Carol Benner, author of... Continue reading →

French beaded crocus pattern and free admission to Bead & Button show 2019

by BeadFloraStudio // May 9, 2019 // Comments off

Whow… where did the time go? It’s only been a few short months since my book was launched and I’ve been running around like mad. Note to self, do not launch a book in Winter during cold and flu season... Continue reading →

Bead Flora: The revival of French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // February 8, 2019 // Comments off

Hello friends! My book, self-titled “Bead Flora” was live on February 1st! It has been such an emotional roller coaster getting it up. Within three days, it went from ranking 500 plus under Beadwork to #45 on Amazon. Very exciting!... Continue reading →

Pre-order of book “Bead Flora”

by BeadFloraStudio // January 30, 2019 // Comments off

Hi everyone! I’ve spent the better part of the last year designing and writing my book to be released 2/1/2019. I explored all the options and even though I had a traditional publisher interested, I decided to self-publish. Honestly, the... Continue reading →