Here's To You, Bead Box Bargains

Happy Saturday Everyone!

Sorry I have been MIA for the past few days.

Real Life decided to sneak in

and throw some loops in my plans.

**If you are looking for my Hats Off Blog Post it will be up tomorrow**

I did manage to get some goodies in the mail today =)

One in particular from one of my new beading sources

Bead Box Bargains

I found out about them through a friend that had posted about 

a giveaway they were having.

So I entered..

& WON!!

hahahhahahhahaa

So I made an order and received it today.

I love love love how fast the shipping was.

Let's face it, 

I don't want to wait weeks for supplies

when I have ideas going on in my head.

Here are a few photos of what I ordered and the winnings.

My winnings =)

So if you have not done so already,

go check them out on facebook

Like them and then order.

You are going to find some great deals.

Like some chain that just came in the other day..

I know I will be a continued customer.

Have a great evening!!

Bead Soup on a Hot Day.... Maybe

What a beautiful couple of days we have had here in Fresno.

The sun is shining, the birds are singing

and soup is on.

Bead Soup that is.

You know, the kind with focals, beads and clasps

mixed with some fibers, findings

and friends.

Over 500+ friends to be exact.

with 3 reveal dates.

Mine just happened to be in the second reveal,

but I had issues that were beyond my

control and

I am not ready to reveal just yet.

But, since I just received my soup last week

let me introduce you to my partner and soup.

I was lucky enough to be paired with the amazing

Lori Anderson 

Here is the soup she sent me.

This is my first time in the hop.

I have only been making jewelry for about a year.

So I hope when it is time to show my work you will like it.

Here is the link for the 2nd reveal list of blogs.

Bead Soup Blog Hop

See you next week with my finished pieces!

My Top Hatter Find && A Give Away

Before I talk about my finds at Top Hatter, I want you all to check out a fellow bloggers give away.  It is for a good cause and the prize is to die for.  Someone is going to be very, very lucky =)  Here is the link to the blog  Fusion Muse for all the details.  I did buy a couple beads from the site she will send you too Sinarin Silver..  Great beads.  I am def going back next week to get some more.


Next, I was on facebook the other day and there was an ad for Top Hatter.  I had no clue what it was, so I clicked on it.  I was like a kid in a candy store.. An online auction.  Jewelry, beads, supplies for crafting and jewelry making, beads, odds and ends, beads and did I mention they had beads?  lol  So when you sign up you get a $5 credit to spend.  But be careful because you have to read how to spend that credit. Some rules do apply to them.  I had to use my credit on something that the beginning bid was $5.  So I sat and watched.  Lots of goodies passing me by.  I just did not know what to get...  And then someone was destashing and I picked it up for a cool $4 after my credit.  That included the shipping.  Here are a few pics of what I did get.

This is a pic of everything that came in the box.

Some plastic beads, findings, and charms

Lots of wooden beads.. I am thinking wind chime!

Rondelles, gold tube beads, clasps and some beads.

Ribbon, wire, orange seed beads, more clasps and some ready made earrings for clip ons.

I am thinking for $4, I did pretty okay.  I have some ideas of what I may use some of the pieces for.  I may just make a mystery envelope for Listia and include some of these pieces.  

If you want to join in on some auctions, just get on facebook and type in Top Hatter in the search.  Click on the app and have fun.

Have a blessed evening.

Michelle