Goodies from Rings and Things Show

Ah, I love a bead show. Especially one that is about 2 miles from my office that I can go to on my lunch hour. I had to power shop to find these beauties!

It's the first time I've been to a Rings and Things event. I must say it was well organized and I did not have to wait in a long line to check out either. I was worried about getting back to work on time, but I made it!

I absolutely love all these goodies, but I think the most unique find was the round brown dyed mother of pearl beads. Aren't those cool?

RAK from Lori Anderson Designs

Perhaps you've seen the RAK lists on blogger or at Facebook. Creative types have been posting that they will make something for five people. All you have to do in return it post it to your blog or Facebook and return the favor for five people. So much fun! I posted mine on Facebook last month. We used to do this on some rubberstamping groups I was on years ago and I really enjoyed it.

So here is the first RAK I've received and it is from Lori Anderson Designs. Lori is a talented jewelry designer. She sent me some wonderful beads and I can't wait to make something with them. I especially love the red and black beads that look carved. Too cool! I thought a great way to use these beads is to create my RAK with them. Pay it forward!

New Pretties from the Bead Show

I went to a bead show in Louisville over Easter weekend. Here are some of the pretties I picked up. Can't wait to start working with these new beads! I especially love the triangle beads. They are black with small dots of blue - so unique. The sterling silver turtles are too cute. I only found two of those. My favorite is the inlay shell pendants. They are lovely! One is round, the other is fan shaped.

See something you would like turned into a pair or earrings or a bracelet or necklace? Let me know!