Finished Bead Cruise Projects

In the spotlight. Anne Tisdale was spotted at the San Antonio Bead Society Show wearing her Touch of Russian Elegance Necklace. The design was one I taught on the Bead Cruise this year. Doen't she look lovely! The orginal "Touch of Russian Elegance has a vintage brooch for the focal point. For the cruise I modified the instructions to include making a bezel with a 27 mm Swarvarski Crystal for the center of the necklace. Sharon Hessoun made earrings to match her Marcasite and Blue Iris Touch of Russian Elegance necklace. For a limited time I am offering kits and pattern books for the "Touch of Russian Elegance Necklace. Also available are kits and instructions for the "Bumps in the Road" bracelet. You can see them at my website on the Kits and Book page.

Spring is in the Air

In a small corner in front of our patio the Azealas are blooming. You can feel spring in the air and the warmer weather is not far behind. I took time to smell the flowers and enjoy the beauty of the color they presented for my plearsure. I haven't made time for beading this week. I have been working on my To-Do list. There are not many things left to check off. I may actually live up to daughter's advice and have everything done for the cruise with out rushing around the last day trying to get it in order. This afternoon Sally and I worked on making kits for the classes. We put a huge dent in the amount of work that needs to be completed. We ended the day getting our class project together for our next bead society meeting. The New Orleans Bead Society blog has been updated. Now I just have to get the emails out. Here is a picture of the beautiful Sue Rose we will learn how to make next weekend.