Between Sickness & Writing

November 15, 2017

It has been a weird November so far. No only is NaNo going on, but both […]

Tassel Fun

October 12, 2017

You know, I never really thought I liked tassel jewelry. I don’t know why, but I […]

Bead Pattern: Sakura Blossom ★★★

October 6, 2017

Sakura 桜「さくら」is the Japanese word for cherry blossom. They’re a symbol of Japan, and I can’t decide if they’re more famous than Mt. Fuji, but they certainly are everywhere. 

And while I’ve made small sakura before, I have never made one quite this size.

Mizuhiki

September 19, 2017

Mizuhiki 水引 is a kind of Japanese paper cord, often dipped in wax or wrapped in foil or string to make them colorful. It’s easy to find here if you know where to look, and I have a bunch of it because I mean, why wouldn’t I?