All these designs started with one bead and grew into a unique creation.
The pieces below were all created either for publication in beading magazines, publication in instructional beading books, contests, as workshops or patterns, or for pleasure.
Masks and Headdresses
Ceremonial Headdress, 2009 Bead Dreams 3rd Place Winner, Objects and Accessories Category
Matrimonial Headdress, 2010 Silver Medal Grand Prize Winner FMG Swarovski Contest
Vernal Equinox Headdress, 2011 Judge's Choice FMG Swarovski Contest
Untitled, commissioned in 2012 by EH Ashley Co Inc
Progression, 2013
Hinode Megami, commissioned in 2014 by Miyuki Co Ltd
Taking Flight, 2015 Bead Dreams Finalist
Taking Flight, 2015
Sweet Summer Child, winner of the 2016 Whim Beads BEADInspired Contest
Enchanted Lightbloom Headdress, made for the 2019 Toho Challenge
Enchanted Lightbloom Headdress, 2019
Enchanted Lightbloom Headdress, 2019
Dream of Flight, 1st place winner of the 2020 Swarovski DIY Contest
Dream of Flight, 2020
Daydream in a Fairy Glen, commissioned in 2021 for EH Ashley Co. Inc
Adaptation, winner of the 2021 Museum of Beadwork Challenge, Accessories Category
Adaptation, 2021
Adaptation, 2021
Vinage Glow Up, 2024
Vintage Glow Up, 2024
Magazine Projects
Cover of Beadwork magazine, October/November 2017 issue, celebrating its 20th anniversary, featuring a jewelry set including a necklace and matching earrings with blue beads and pearl accents. The cover highlights 22 irresistible ideas for fall, and includes headings about beading projects, a beaded kumihimo bracelet, beauty from the ashes jewelry, and southwestern design inspirations.
Silver and turquoise dangling earrings with chain details resting on a light blue surface.
A layered necklace with a square, beaded pendant and a teardrop-shaped crystal charm on a pink background.
Two elaborate beaded bracelets with pearl accents, one in silver and pink, the other in gold and pink, resting on a brick and stone surface.
Two beaded bracelets, one with green and white beads and the other with purple beads and pink pearls, resting on a piece of orange fabric.
Set of beaded necklaces and bracelets on a wooden surface, featuring various colors and patterns.
Three beaded necklaces with animal head pendants in silver, brown, and mint green colors displayed on white blocks.
Layered necklace with a square and a teardrop pendant, featuring beads and a large gem
Colorful statement necklace with pink, blue, silver, and iridescent beads and stones on a white background.
A beaded necklace with large pink and blue gemstones displayed on a white stand.
Beaded bracelet with purple, blue, white beads and a central large iridescent gemstone.
A colorful beaded necklace with three large floral-shaped pendants made of purple, green, orange, and gold beads, attached to a string of gold and dark beads.
Colorful necklace with large blue and purple gemstones on a white background
Gold and pearl beaded necklace with large pink gemstone pendant and matching earrings on white background.
Silver necklace with large white gemstone pendants and small round beads.
Two intricately beaded necklaces with large central gemstones, surrounded by smaller beads and pearls, set against a white background.
Close-up of a beaded jewelry pendant designed as a pink flower with purple beads in the center, attached to a multi-strand green beaded necklace.
Elegant multi-strand necklace with purple and iridescent beads, floral motifs, and intricate beaded accents displayed on a dark background.
Cover of Bead & Button magazine featuring a pink and gold beaded necklace with fringe, promoting jewelry projects, with additional images of jewelry making tips and projects.
The cover of Bead & Button magazine from April 2009 features colorful beaded floral jewelry and accessories, with various beaded flowers and jewelry pieces displayed prominently. The magazine highlights include creating jewelry projects, framing pendants, and beadwork techniques.
Magazine cover of Perlen Poesie featuring a close-up of beaded, colorful flowers including yellow, purple, red, and pink. The cover has yellow and black text and highlights about the magazine's contents.
Two stacked bracelets featuring blue beads and clear rhinestones, placed on a concrete slab.
Gold necklace with blue and green gemstones arranged in decorative square and diamond shapes hung on display stand.
Elaborate beaded necklace with a large teardrop-shaped gemstone pendant.
Three colorful beaded bracelets with floral design and pearlescent accents hanging on a white display stand.
Contest Jewelry and Other One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
