Off The Beading Path

Off The Beading Path From her Suffolk, VA studio, Denise creates jewelry by mixing resin/clay, selecting botanicals, creating molds from found objects, and adding patinas/colors.

Gems and crystals add spark with only the highest quality chain and findings used. Welcome to Off the Beading Path and Zoa Mae Designs! A long-time crafter, I enjoy bringing hand-crafted jewelry to my corner of the world. After a long period of exploration and recovery from store-front business ownership, I’ve found a fun and inspiring niche. The new business name was added in summer of 2019 to ho

nor my great-grandmothers – both creatives. Follow along to see what I’ll create next, and realize, you’re never too old to re-create yourself! Happy creating! My creations are primarily found at local craft shows. Check back here for updates, or follow along on Instagram at dbush23435. A smidgen of beading supplies and vintage items are available on etsy. Here's our etsy shop link:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/offthebeadingpathva

That weekend sure went by quickly!😳 All the kiddos are back in school and everyone is trying to get into the fall routin...
09/08/2026

That weekend sure went by quickly!😳 All the kiddos are back in school and everyone is trying to get into the fall routine. Now if someone would just turn down the temperature a bit so it could feel like fall is coming. 🍁🍂

Regardless, somehow I managed to get this bit of Halloween pieces prepped. I figured out how to work in five minute increments. 🙄🤣 Working studio nonetheless. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Enjoy your first week of September. And a 🎃☕️ if that’s your thing. 😉

Whew! It’s been a wee bit since my last post. So busy then regrouping after my return then it’s already September! How d...
09/01/2026

Whew! It’s been a wee bit since my last post. So busy then regrouping after my return then it’s already September! How did that happen?!😳

Well fall is right around the corner with the first fun event Witches’ Night Out in Smithfield. So it’s busy busy time for the studio!

If you’re wondering where I was, I decided to take a trip and go use the other side of my brain for a while. 😉 First some history and culture classes, then a quick stop at the family castle 👑 and finally to what I think was the most beautiful scenery ever! ⛰️

And there wasn’t a minute to get a break upon return with DNA Summer School on the calendar. Guess it was fortunate that it was virtual and not actually in Ireland. Maybe. 🤔

With that, I’m back at it! Hope your autumn is falling (🙄🤣) into place nicely. Have a great week and enjoy the last official weekend of summer!🥰

Showing off some new pieces that are dropping into before I take a little break for the summer.🧳Stay cool and enjoy th...
07/21/2026

Showing off some new pieces that are dropping into before I take a little break for the summer.🧳

Stay cool and enjoy the rest of your summertime! 🥰

There’s nothing like an afternoon Faerie Tea with sweet friends to refresh yourself!😍 It’s back to work after a beautifu...
07/14/2026

There’s nothing like an afternoon Faerie Tea with sweet friends to refresh yourself!😍 It’s back to work after a beautiful weekend - enjoy the picks of some pieces made just for that (some may migrate to 😉)

A bit of resin work even got fit in to the busy weekend. (Swipe to see).

Looks like another hot week ahead, stay cool!😎

What a weekend! We headed to Williamsburg early Saturday an sweated through Thomas Jefferson’s reading of the Declaratio...
07/07/2026

What a weekend! We headed to Williamsburg early Saturday an sweated through Thomas Jefferson’s reading of the Declaration of Independence. Totally worth it! Hope you’ve had a safe and enjoyable America 250! Amazingly I still remember the America 200. But don’t tell anyone. 🙄

These fun little ditties are fresh at
It’s been fun resurrecting some old favorites patterns and styles. If you remember grandma’s button box these are just for you!😍

Stay cool this week! It’s still hot!🥵

Did you hear about the Faerie Tea? 🧚It’s just around the corner, July 12, at in Mathews. Last year was such fun, I can...
06/30/2026

Did you hear about the Faerie Tea? 🧚
It’s just around the corner, July 12, at in Mathews. Last year was such fun, I can’t wait until this year.
I’ve even ‘whipped up’ some special pieces just for the event. 😍

Link for tickets is in the comments. Would love to see you there!🥰

Last weekend I grabbed one of my favorite bracelets to wear - it’s an oldie but a goodie - and so wearable. So, yep, mor...
06/23/2026

Last weekend I grabbed one of my favorite bracelets to wear - it’s an oldie but a goodie - and so wearable. So, yep, more were made and dropped at

My bead shop friends may recognize the beads on the other bracelets. 🤩 Remember the beautiful Keith O’Connor pottery beads? These limited few are also in Smithfield.

And now it’s time to turn my attention to preparing for the Faerie Tea in Mathews. 🧚
More on that next week.

It’s busy time in the studio!☺️Although most events are in the fall, most of the making needs to happen now. 😳 Check out...
06/16/2026

It’s busy time in the studio!☺️
Although most events are in the fall, most of the making needs to happen now. 😳 Check out the event calendar and mark yours. 😍 First up is the fabulous Faerie Tea in Mathews. 🧚 Soon I’ll post more about that including pieces made just for the fabulous faeries. 🥰

We’ve had a great week celebrating two grand’s graduations 👩‍🎓 👨‍🎓(middle and high school).

Hope you’re enjoying the beginning of your summer!😎

So many exciting events are happening this year to celebrate 🤩One of those is this weekend. Smithfield will host a spe...
06/09/2026

So many exciting events are happening this year to celebrate 🤩

One of those is this weekend. Smithfield will host a special Maritime Rendezvous as part of ⛵️

So in the spirit of all things sea/river/ocean/patriotic, these goodies have dropped at 😍

Enjoy your week and catch some of these great celebrations!🎉

New pieces dropped at this week. 🤩. Come check them IRL Tuesdays or Wednesdays with the extra bonus of me😉. Looks like...
06/02/2026

New pieces dropped at this week. 🤩. Come check them IRL Tuesdays or Wednesdays with the extra bonus of me😉.

Looks like a beautiful week ahead. ☀️ Enjoy!🥰

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