The Latest from my Beading Desk

These are the latest two necklaces. I am always amazed at how different two necklaces can be when they both have the same lampwork beads. For those of you who don't know the term 'lampwork' - the largest beads in the necklaces are lampwork beads made by a local artist. The photo with the royal blue beads is brighter/clearer than the other photo. I really like the necklace with the turquiose color beads.
When I haven't written anything to post but I have new jewelry, it does give me something to put on the blog.
Gifts for Christmas are buzzing around in my head. There is another necklace being restrung on the beading desk. It was strung and ready for the clasp when I looked at it and decided I didn't really like it. It is more neutral colors. I have one half of it restrung.
The 'Web of Silver' bangle bracelets are fun and so easy to do. I think I posted photos of them before. Anyway, there are two of those awaiting the finishing touches.


We found two bead shops that were closing due to retirement of the owners. One in Pueblo, Co. and the other in Door County, WI. One place the sale was 40% off and the latter was 50% off. So I added to my supply of teeny, tiny seed beads and also found some crystal. I have lot of different type beads. Now all I need is time and inspiration. ;-D

Precious Memories

These items are precious for various reasons. The top left, middle, and bottom left have to do with Rainbow for girls. The ribbon was presented with the certificate for the Grand Cross of Color. The two pins on the ribbon and the large pin in the middle were probably purchased at the Grand Assembly meetings.

The Kansas pin is from Kansas Girls State which I attended the summer between my junior and senior years in high school. It was held on the campus at Kansas University. I learned a lot about how government at every level works. It was a very good experience for me.

The middle right pin and the two bottom pins were purchased when Tony and I went to the Ukraine to work with orphan children in summer camp. I will write about that at a later date. I love the pins and brought a dozen or so back to give to the people who supported my trips.