This weekend the bead show (I can’t remember the name) rolled into town. Not only did this crazy person go on Saturday, this crazy person also went on Sunday.
It was so busy and hot on Saturday, I didn’t get a chance to see everything. Nor did I get a chance to spend my full allowance. Now that just ain’t right, right? That’s why I had to go back on Sunday.
Lisa has been hollerin’ to see photos of my haul. Who am I to deny her?
Semi-precious gemstones and a strand of copper beads sprayed or inlaid or something with silver.
Sushi beads! Mankei Neko beads!
And the ultimate prize(s), Green Girl Studio loot.
I kind of forgot include all of the beads I got from Green Girl. Maybe I’ll photograph them for another day.
I went a little crazy at her table. I really can’t resist her beads and pendants and her buttons. They’re just so inspirational. I’m also something of a collector when it comes to her products.
Of course standing at her table and talking with her delightful brother, Andrew, doesn’t really help. All the pretties are just sitting right in front of me while we talk, just begging to be adopted.
I also went a little crazy with the semi-precious. This is because I do the bulk of my shopping at the bead shows. There are only two bead shows a year, so I really need to stock up!
All this exposure to beads and the lovely people in the bead world has really inspired me. Necklace ideas are percolating. Bracelet ideas are popping.
It looks like the shawl might take the backseat for a spell.
I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and I hope you all have a fabulous week!
September 28th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Love!
I know what I want. /ahem
Ya know, I had visions of you needing to rent a U-Haul to get it all home. I’m a little disappointed now. :p
xo
September 28th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Oh, those sushi beads are adorable! And the rest of your haul isn’t bad either :)
September 28th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Ooooooooo…look at all the shiny pretties!
You found some pretty nice beads!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Beautiful beads – can’t wait to see waht you do with them!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Thanks for the pics! I will stop hollerin’ now. ;)
Gorgeous loot!!!!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Ooooh Sparklies!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
I love all your beads. LOVE.
love. :D
I’m not going to click on any of those evil links. Nope. Not gonna. :D
September 28th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Looks like a really nice haul. I’m particularly enamored of the bottom tree and the sushi beads. :)
September 28th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
I can hardly wait to see what all of these become. You have such beautiful treasures, and I know you will enjoy them.
xo
September 28th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
What a gorgeous haul. I don’t think you are mad to go both days at all. I would probably have done the same.
September 29th, 2009 at 3:43 am
Lurvin’ teh eye candy!
September 29th, 2009 at 6:38 am
What a great string of loot. I can’t wait to see what the sushi beads turn into.
September 29th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
The crafts we do…. they do fight for attention something times. I love the semi-precious stones. and that last photo… can’t wait to see how these inspire you! :)
September 30th, 2009 at 12:12 am
great grabs!!! I totally avoided the bead show (except for Friday when I helped Jamie shop before we opened) … I knew if I went, I would have went CRAZY! Especially that gemstone table next to Calvin and Green Girl right across. Geez! I will just have to admire your stash okay :)
September 30th, 2009 at 7:36 am
WOW!!! What beautiful beads! I can’t wait to see what they become.
September 30th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Oh my! I love those Green Girl pendants!
October 2nd, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Oh my, PRETTY!
And you had to stock up. You need a bead stash.
October 4th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I’ve gotten inspired just seeing these photos! Color and texture combinations. Pearl and bead necklaces as pins.
October 5th, 2009 at 1:13 am
While they all look great, the sushi beads are my favorite. They just look so fun.
October 5th, 2009 at 6:26 am
OH Goodness – Love all the new stash.
The sushi beads are great!!