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I'm cheating on my fabric. I'm kind of cheating on my buttons, but they're involved. I've developed a love affair with beads. Not just any beads, vintage plastic & glass beads. Oh, how I love them! What initially attracted me is how well they match my vintage buttons. It's a match made in heaven.
It all started when I stopped in a local bead shop that had some of these beauties. Then I started searching on line. Oh boy! I have to control myself, really.
Look what I made. There are more in the works, along with lots earrings. I find putting these together very therapeutic, though I must admit that I'm starting to miss my fabric. By the way, these are in the shop if you're interested.
Lucky me, I have a friend who's supporting my habit. Thanks Susan, I LOVE them :)
Oooh they're lovely!! I love the pendants you've made. You can never have too many beads!!
xx
Posted by: Lesley | March 28, 2008 at 04:03 AM
You are so good! If I wasn't on a spending freeze at the moment I'd snag up one! Very, VERY tempting… :)
Posted by: Knitterella | March 28, 2008 at 05:55 AM
my local bead shop gets me every time! (and it is incredibly relaxing to bead...)
these are beautiful (as always!) beki!
Posted by: kathryn | March 28, 2008 at 06:11 AM
Those are FUN, Beki! Great idea.
Posted by: lera | March 28, 2008 at 06:38 AM
Those look fun! I love the lilac (?) smooshed disk ones... technical terms, ya know!
Posted by: Holly at magnoliasandsunshine.blogspot.com | March 28, 2008 at 07:16 AM
I LOVE those pendants. Awesome.
Posted by: miss chris | March 28, 2008 at 07:34 AM
I love them Beki!
Posted by: Hjordi | March 28, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Oh my. these are gorgeous. right up my alley! You should see my bead collection. I am forbidden from going in the bead store at all.
Posted by: Amanda | March 28, 2008 at 08:16 AM
Oh that's so funny! I love what you've done! I think it's fun and necessary to change it up occasionally - it's okay to take a break from the fabric - then, when you get back to it, you'll be refreshed. I've been knitting for two days.
We need to go with these things - it feeds the creative spirit.
Posted by: Carrie S. | March 28, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Another creative outlet for you! Very colorful and fun! Happy Friday!
Posted by: Jade | March 28, 2008 at 08:58 AM
GORGEOUS - the beads themselves, and what you're making with them. I think new crafty obsessions are -ahem!- extremely healthy and beneficial.
Posted by: Sister Diane | March 28, 2008 at 09:00 AM
You manage to create the loveliest things out of ANYTHING! I love it.
Posted by: Anina | March 28, 2008 at 09:15 AM
I love these, Beki. My personal favorites are the blue and red ones. So so cute! Now I want to try this - you're such an enabler. :)
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | March 28, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Haha... I was at Bella Dia's site a moment ago, and she also just posted about beads and jewelry-making! You guys are all making me want to learn a new craft!
Love the "turquoise ridges" and still love the "wild daisies" bag. *sigh*
Posted by: kristena | March 28, 2008 at 09:59 AM
wow! I am loving the grey and orange combo. these all look great! beading is theraputic, I agree.
and how wonderful of susan to send you some beads...she is so kind and generous!
Posted by: amandajean | March 28, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Your pairing of pendants and necklaces is great - they're not too matchy, but perfect for one another. Vintage beads are so fun to work with - the punchy colors just kill me! Beautiful job, as usual!
Posted by: sulu-design | March 28, 2008 at 10:33 AM
oh, beki, i love them! they are colorful and bright without being too out there...perfect!
Posted by: erin | March 28, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Those are DARLING! I would go nuts on etsy but I still haven't filed my taxes. Yikes!
Posted by: laeroport | March 28, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Love the turquoise and red earrings.... Beads - I just daren't go there !
Posted by: asti | March 28, 2008 at 11:53 AM
I jump around from craft to craft also. Don't worry. The fabric and buttons will forgive you. They will be ecstatic when you get back to them! Your beads are so cute.
Posted by: Tamara | March 28, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Uh oh, you've caught the bug. Now, whatever you do, *don't* pick up a package of polymer clay and learn to make your own beads. There's no recovering from *that* addiction... I'm the voice of experience ;-)
Posted by: Lisa Clarke | March 28, 2008 at 06:40 PM
love these! i just snatched up the turquoise set. can't wait to see them!
Posted by: Lindsey | March 28, 2008 at 08:09 PM
These are awesome Beki! I still want to see the back... I'm a beading newbie and I don't get it...
Posted by: denice | March 28, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Okay, I just returned from the shop, and I just have to say again, these are seriously awesome. Good work!
Posted by: denice | March 28, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Can you tell me what looks like round pieces of wood with holes through. I am always looking at your blog and love it but l can't stop looking at them,
Jill
Posted by: Jill Smith | March 29, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Beautiful, I can see how those could occupy your mind.
Posted by: Mellissa - wondermommy | March 30, 2008 at 11:28 AM
So delicious! I think your fabric will forgive your infedility. You'll come back to it refreshed and ready for love.
Posted by: lauren | March 30, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Okay, I meant infidelity. Nice typo, Lauren.
Posted by: lauren | March 30, 2008 at 01:22 PM
i dont think your fabric will mind lol i love what you've made so far!
Posted by: sammyjo | March 30, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Those buttons look like some great finds. They look so fun to create with.
Posted by: Monica Yvette | March 30, 2008 at 03:27 PM