Woo hoo, what a fun weekend!! Here is a quick little video. Can you tell what my new favorite song is? LOL Y'all that know me well know I have a new favorite song every two days lol We had fun. How about some pictures!??!
Lookie at the bead frenzy lol
The girls even got a lesson and yes they like it, even though this isn't the first time they have beaded lol.
While we bead...when Aj was around us..he played on the laptop lol
Now that I have shown the kids....let me show you the beads!!!!! LOL
From Beads To Beauty....lol
These are my FAVORITE BEADS!!!!...
And Zanete's treasures lol
Let me tell y'all about these beads....this is NOT like the stuff you find in Michael's, Walmart, Hobby Lobby and AcMoore. NOTHING wrong with those beads they are pretty to and I have some of those, but when I tell you.....OMG, this stuff is INSANE. The quality...it's ridiculious. But so is the price of some of it. We saw some beads for $280 a STRAND!!!!!!! I just had to touch it and walk off lol.
Let me show you what I made first....
and another because I couldn't decide which picture I liked better lol
and a close up
This is my favorite one that I made this weekend. I love crimp beads...when I remember to put it in the correct spot lol. Once they are on, they are ON. If it's wrong, live with it or start over lol.
and a close up
I am LOVING my closures!!! I told Zanete they don't look boot-leg lol. She is so proud of me...but I have a fantastic teacher!
And another...
you know what's next.....lol
**patting myself on the back lol**
I made one more but forgot to take a pic of it. I'll post it tomorrow.
Tony asked me what store we purchased them from...I had to show him the before picture of the beads lol. THAT made me proud lol
Let me interrupt the beading and bring you a picture of a really cute spider like boy....
He dressed himself lol....
Now let me show you that heffa's stuff....you know...Zanete lol
Yep...I'm hating lol, that red is OFF THE CHAINS!!! These are for her customers, so no chance I can get any of them lol.
Ok, that's it for me! You guys have a good one!!!
Toodles!
You were a wonderful student!! I enjoyed teaching you different techniques. I also enjoyed that BEADING POOLOZA. I wanted to drive an hour back today!!!! I had to stop myself!!!! WELLLLLLL more like you had to stop me. Congratulations on your new hobby!!! I am always and email away!!! tee-hee
Posted by: Zanete | August 18, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Girl, you lost it! But that is some really pretty stuff!
Posted by: yaiAnn | August 18, 2008 at 01:53 AM
This looks like so much fun but I DO NOT NEED another hobby!!! You sew, you knit, you snap photos, you bead... Is there anything you can't do? I'm impressed. And yes, it's 2 AM here and I'm still up. :(
Posted by: Amanda S. | August 18, 2008 at 02:13 AM
Oh that's cool.. your video weekend recap! love it.. Beading! how fun! Hi kids!!! :)
Posted by: Ronalyn | August 18, 2008 at 03:25 AM
Ooooh!! Those beads are divine!
Posted by: Nora | August 18, 2008 at 04:10 AM
gurl that was awesome.. you are such a pro. Beads are my passion too!. You have the best shops there. I never seen a bead shop that intense.:D
Posted by: cici | August 18, 2008 at 04:39 AM
LOL @ "Ooh pretty!" "How much is that??"...silence... "But that is pretty!" HAHAHA!!
LURVE the red and turqoise (did I spell that right...oh who cares) necklace!
Look at AJ gumming it! And Heeeeeeeey Jaelyn!!!!! :oD
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | August 18, 2008 at 06:04 AM
Wow! those beads are gorgeous!!! great job
Posted by: karen j | August 18, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Your beading is coming along quite nicely. I am impressed. I can't wait to see more of your stuff. Especially the necklace you didn't take a picture of yet. I can't wait to see it!
Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Cassandra | August 18, 2008 at 07:55 AM
WOWeeee! Gorgeous work ladies (Zanete too! Looks like it was fun to do too :)
Posted by: T.Kay | August 18, 2008 at 08:38 AM
I do believe I said I would live vicariously through you with your beading. Well.. WE did a great job. ROFL!!! Ok. Ok. YOU did a great job. You ladies made some nice pieces.
Posted by: Jeanine | August 18, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Great pieces!! I sense an Etsy shop in your future...
Posted by: Robin | August 18, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Wow - you guys have talent and then some. It is all so gorgeous!
Posted by: jillian | August 18, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Wow... what a fun weekend! Very purtty!
Posted by: Erica B. | August 18, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Beautiful stuff!! I made a necklace a couple weeks ago and Micah asked me, "Is that for my Maw-Maw?" Um... okay, un stringing that one!!
Posted by: Jude | August 18, 2008 at 10:06 AM
WOW!!! You just have to keep on finding new obsessions...mmmm, hobbies.... Seriously, those are just SO pretty. I'm impressed!
Posted by: cheryl | August 18, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Girl, first off, your son is so funny! That would be my little boy only he would not have moved at all.
The jewely is lovely!! I made stuff after getting your last email, heffa!
Posted by: Lu | August 18, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Do not go to Ebay..... I repeat, Do no go to Ebay. (The beads, Ebay has become an addiction) LOL
Posted by: Delores | August 18, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Girl, you guys did a great job and those beads are all fanatastic. Be careful, its addictive! If you get a chance, stop by my blogplace and see my latest beading projects
Posted by: Kim | August 18, 2008 at 12:08 PM
You had a field day and I do not blame I would have to left the $110.00 strand of beads on the table as well, lol. Fab stuff!
Posted by: Sheri D. Maple | August 18, 2008 at 01:18 PM
I love those beads. You & Zanete really made them come to life.
Posted by: Nikki | August 18, 2008 at 03:17 PM
I have been telling myself "I don't need another hobby, I don't need another hobby...." and here I am looking for beading/jewelry classes...Everything you guys made is SO pretty! Thanks (I think) for sharing.
Posted by: Lisette | August 18, 2008 at 03:38 PM
congratulations on having self control! i really don't know how you did it- i prolly would have been buyin up a storm!
Posted by: Lisa | August 18, 2008 at 05:06 PM
What fun!!
Posted by: tiennie | August 18, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Just what you need Adrienne, another hobby!!!
Posted by: Kristi S | August 18, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Ha ha. I told you you'd be making cuteness in no time flat!
You're in so much trouble with these beads!
Posted by: carlitadee | August 18, 2008 at 08:39 PM
What can't you do? Hmph. Hehe. Fabulous work...as usual.
Posted by: Dee | August 18, 2008 at 09:46 PM
OMG, this beads are fabulous!!! And the necklaces, they are REALLY a work of art!!
Posted by: Tany | August 19, 2008 at 03:43 AM
WHYYYYYYYYYYY must you do this to me? lol I know what I said the other day but seeing these beauties are making me itch to try again. lol Ok, how about you and your sister come give me a lesson and I'll give a makeup lesson. Deal..hmmm k..DEAL ROFLOL
Posted by: Trina | August 19, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Now beading I can do! Somewhat!!! : ) It all looks so great A. !
Posted by: Christina | August 19, 2008 at 05:01 PM
LOVE< LOVE< LOVIN' the jewelry!!!!! )I must not bead, I must not bead, I must not bead!!!!!) Excuse me, I was just talking to myself, LOL!!!!!
Posted by: Tiffany | August 21, 2008 at 08:11 PM
You've created some beautiful pieces.
Posted by: Marilyn from Freer, TX | August 25, 2008 at 04:41 PM