I went to the bead show, I may never be the same again!

Hi guys,

Although yesterday's craft sale was a bust (it was hard to compete with a gorgeous Saturday after all the rain and snow we had this week...yes, snow!). I was happy when a teenage girl cleaned me out of seed beads. Yup, still have lots of my "1 lb of seed beads" left :-) Oh, it wasn't all that bad, because I met a polymer clay artist who I had met on LiveJournal and bought some really nice flower beads.

Anyway, my friend and I went to the Oasis Bead show on Friday afternoon/evening and it was a total sensory overload. There were two decent sized rooms of stuff and maybe about just 30 or so vendors. They also had classes going on, but I didn't sign up for any of those. Next year maybe - and next year I'll bring more money! I think it took me just five minutes to whip out my wallet :-)

The most pleasant surprise of all were the dollar beads that many artists had for sale. I found enough of one kind of pillow bead to make a bracelet, at least, or many pendants. I couldn't see anything wrong with a lot of them - some were slightly irregular, others had some bubbling, but not a lot...others I guess just weren't up to the artist's liking. They sure were to mine though :-)

There were at least two vendors selling glass rods and there were tons of gemstones and semi-precious stones for sale. I also found the hardware to finish one of my necklaces which made me really happy.

I also didn't realize that there were so many local artists in town. I don't know where they were hiding the rest of the year, but I got a pile of business cards :-)

We also bought thing a ma jig starter kits, which is very exciting! I've made a couple of things with it so far with the sample wire that came with it. I can see doing neat stuff with heavier guage.

I'm so excited about all the goodies I brought home. But you know, as my friend observed, once you buy one thing, it almost behooves you to buy more to finish something. LOL...I'm still in heaven thinking about Friday :-)

Best, Christine

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calzephyr
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Yeah is so addicting this little ole bead! Grin Glad you had fun I the same way smile I buy things sometimes and wait for the rest of the poiece to come to me hahah! V

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Vicky

It's weird, isn't it Vicky? You buy and buy and then think you might use it some day and then you wonder where they all came from! It's probably a good thing the show only happens once a year.

Best, Christine

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calzephyr

Yes i admit i collect lol I think they are so lovely that i dont want to part with them lol!

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Vicky

You must be in Calgary (the snow thing was a big hint). I missed the Oasis Bead Show. There are indeed many local lampworkers, me included. Unfortunately I'm not getting out and about much these days. Glad you made the show though. : )

- Sandy

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Bacchae

Christine -- the "snow" really freaked me out but I greatly enjoyed the rest of the story. Happy Shopping, my dear!!!

Becki (sunburned in California)

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Beckibead

Hi Sandy,

Yup! I remember you from last year as you had sent me an email. Have you been picking up the torch lately?

Best, Christine

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calzephyr

:-D The trouble with some of the lampwork I bought is that they were one offs. So it's very hard to decide if I should keep or make something to sell. Sigh!!

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calzephyr

Hey Becki!!! It's been a while :-) The snow worried me too because it was heavy and wet and overloaded the trees and bushes. The second last weekend in May is the traditional start of the gardening season, and I had all my bedding plants in the front porch (I don't plant them in the flowerbeds because the wild rabbits like to eat them!). Hopefully the weather is normal from now on :-D

I'm kicking myself though - I just ordered some silver plated wire. I had the opportunity to buy it on Friday and I don't know why I didn't. Ah well! I'm so excited over the Thing a Ma Jig thing.

Christine

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calzephyr

Hey Becki!!! It's been a while :-) The snow worried me too because it was heavy and wet and overloaded the trees and bushes. The second last weekend in May is the traditional start of the gardening season, and I had all my bedding plants in the front porch (I don't plant them in the flowerbeds because the wild rabbits like to eat them!). Hopefully the weather is normal from now on :-D

I'm kicking myself though - I just ordered some silver plated wire. I had the opportunity to buy it on Friday and I don't know why I didn't. Ah well! I'm so excited over the Thing a Ma Jig thing.

Christine

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calzephyr

:-D The trouble with some of the lampwork I bought is that they were one offs. So it's very hard to decide if I should keep or make something to sell. Sigh!!

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calzephyr

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traceystreasures

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