Well, what can I add that hasn't been said?!?!??!!? It was a year in the making for me (August 2012) there were as usual a years worth of trials and tribulations, of highs and lows . . . and life goes on.
There is a camaraderie at these events like no other, you get to meet and interact with the artists you met through Facebook and their shops and what a thrill it is. You get to stock up on supplies, you get to buy/swap artisan beads . . . it's a delightful way to spend several whirlwind days!!!
But enough talk let me show you "MY" goodies . . . . .
Super light weight made of paper, bark and banana leaf, and got to hang with the lovely Laura Coleman . . . .
Ever get home and say "I should have gotten more" yeah, I should have . . . oh Karen . . . .
the color combo in these goodies from Olivia are stunning . . . . mine, mine, mine
did an awesome swap with Michelle . . . .
some Diane Hawky awesomeness . . . hope you feeling better!
increased my stash with some more beads from Amy . . . .
and I had to get my "Suburban Girl" fix . . . . . hmmmmm, I see a trend in colors here!!!
here's my supply purchase, there was allot more on the list but to be truthfull I have enough at home yet . . . sooooooo, I was able to pick up on some pearl awesomeness!!!
my loot from the swap Dianna organizes . . . fantastic partners and great art beads!
did a cool swap with Heather for these . . . at least the name is spelled right on there, lol
snagged some Kristen Stevens beaded beads . . .
a total surprise from Staci!!!! She is such a sweetie, and totaly surprised me when she gave me this, how did she ever know . . . .
you can never get enough of Yvonne's MyElements . . . had a fantastic swap with her!!!!
and some handmade rolled paper beads from Mary Hubbard's youngest talent . . . .
It is standard practice to fondle your newly acquired stash for at least the first week or two, some of us (like me) tend to hoard I mean hold onto their newest additions longer than others . . . .
While it was as always a great time, there really is no place like home . . . till next time ladies!!!