What I will, what I won't and what I want!

I can't believe I'm typing this but I decided to NOT take a class at Bead and Button this year. It's not 12:noon yet tho, so that could change!
Most techniques I know or have no interest in. This is not to say that there no amazing artist teaching because there are (see my post from Dec.16th) But taking a class learning someone else's spin on a stitch is not what I want. What I want is to make my own jewelry with my spin on any particular stitch. Also with the classes being expensive why not put that cash towards BEADS! And to be honest I really don't need any more beads either. So maybe I spend all my money on these wonderful pieces of art!

To see more of these artist just type in the name under the picture in the search box on etsy.

Awesome Artists

Wow, and you people think my eyes are bad after beading!!
They cut AROUND the veins on these!


Speaking of amazing artists, Andrew Thorton had some Basha beads on sale. If you never heard of basha beads here's what they look like


They're made by Barbara Basha. All of her beads are one of a kind and she only makes a limited amount. So when I saw these bead for sale on Andrews site I pounced. I will definitely show you what I make with them. But I tend to hoard them so it could be awhile.
Tomorrow sign up begins for Bead and Button Classes. I still haven't decided what class I will take. The prices really went up so it's a bit tuff to pick just one class. I mean a girl does need spending money!!! OR maybe I'll just go for the shopping. I really want to spend more time on my own designs, so maybe with the time off I'll do that instead. I'll fill you in tomorrow after 12 CST. But for now I'll leave you with one of my very own!!!

WooHoo!!!

Bead and Button class schedule is out! I wear that catalog OUT! Usually there's at least one class that I keep my fingers crossed that I'll get in. This year, not so much. Now I know I'm an advanced beader so it's pretty hard to wow me, there are some wonderful classes, the thing is I already know how to make it or it's really expensive. I remember the first year I went to B & B (5 yrs ago) the average class costed around $75, today it around $280!. As much as I like metal clay and lampwork beads, I've decided to stay with beadweaving because that's my absolute favorite. To be fair there are some amazing artist teaching this year that are also affordable. Of course my fav is Marcia. But Thomas Mann is teaching, wow! And Robert Dancik is there too. Of course the shopping is awesome. I do most of my bead buying then. You know a girl just has to see and touch before she buys :-}
Now if money was no object... or better yet, if you could pay with BEADS!!! I'd be all over these!








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