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Super Duo Czech Seed Beads

Look what just came in!!!  Super Duo Czech Seed Beads!! Similar in shape to the Twin bead, but with a few very important differences. Super Duos are a pressed glass bead with guaranteed size and dimensional stability. They measure 2.5x5mm, with two .8mm holes. They are not simply “coated crystal”, but actual colored glass with…

Hospice Donation!

UPDATE – GREAT NEWS, THE MASK I CREATED AUCTIONED OFF FOR $2600.00! THE EVENT RAISED A TOTAL OF $100,000.00 FOR HOSPICE. THANKS EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED!!! Well I finally finished the Mask project for Hospice! It took a lot of time but I am happy with the results and pray it brings this wonderful organization a…

Back from Tucson

Just got back from 4 heavy days of shopping. Packed 6 suit cases and two carry ons full of beads. Shipped off 7 boxes of beads and have 2 merchants shipping beads. Everything purchased is new to the store. We are trying to get it out and displayed as fast as we can. You are…

Bead soup blog party

I am so thrilled to be a part of this Blog Party. I thought it would be fun to meet new people and be challenged to make something out of my comfort zone. I was thrilled to be chosen to participate. You can check out what this is all about by clicking on the link…

My first bead

Wow, I just was doing some cleaning in my studio and came across my very first bead I ever made. It really brought back memories. I had some great mentors 10 years ago. Bill and Charlotte Fretwell. They were the most encouraging people. I met them when I did art shows. Back then I was…