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TIDBITS LABOR DAY
Well ... it's labor day and all that. Romping. Cavorting. Gamboling. Frolicking. Rollicking. And limiting Tidbitting. So there ya has it. Have fun. Catch you all next week. Anon.
 
Help/inspiration please
Ok -I have friend that loves owls and I found a owl bead that she'll love to add to her owl themed stitching gadgets. So, I either want to make her a scissor fob or chatelaine, but at am a total loss...
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TIDBITS 08/30/09
If any of you want Tidbits emailed directly, let me know and I'll take care of it. Tidbits may be reprinted without charge -- with attribution and without change. Additionally, if you know of anyone...
 
Announcement: new eBook for artists
Announcement: James Photography ( has created a new resource for artists who wish to take great photographs of their artwork: an eBook called "Product Photography for Artists". Created to be a...
 
Burning Question
Ignoring them is difficult. I love the ones, who also say they could make it too. The urge to ask them why they don't might overwhelm me some day. Mostly, I try to ignore people like that and go to...
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Wearing Jewelry
I have a real problem with nickel. Early on, I discovered nickel was an allergen, when I had to wear a leg brace. My ears are particularly sensitive to nickel. I do not have pierced ears. And, yes, I...
 
Burning Questions: How do you deal with...
how do you deal with people who look at your jewelry and say "that's a nice bracelet but too expensive for me to buy" and you know damn well that they are totally good for it?? Then you see them the...
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working with color you LIKE
Ok, we did the "hate working with this color" post, so how about a post about our favorite colors? I LOVE working with Blue and Green. Though I am partial to brick reds and oranges too.... like in...
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Instructions to make a Beaded puffed heart pendant needed
Hello, I have been looking for a FREE RAW Puffed heart pendant pattern to make some gifts but I cannot find one anywhere. I know that some have taken classes but they are $90.00 each. If you have a...
 
TIDBITS 08/23/09
If any of you want Tidbits emailed directly, let me know and I'll take care of it. Tidbits may be reprinted without charge -- with attribution and without change. Additionally, if you know of anyone...
 
In reply to Valerie
Valerie the wire I used is coloured copper wire. 0.20mm. I got it in silver and different shades of gold and bronze. It was made by the Scientific Wire Company. I got it through a mail order firm...
 
Wearing Jewelry
Hello, I am new on this posting. Just wanted to comment on not knowing other beaders. My town is very small and located, in Delaware. I don't know any other beaders here. The nearest MIchael's is 26...
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Re: Needed, Source for Fine Silver Leaf
Here is a crafts supply company that still offers it. I have no idea if the price is what you are used to paying! Ray Gabriel gems to excite your imagination! - since 1975 > My source has dried up and...
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TIDBITS 08/16/09
If any of you want Tidbits emailed directly, let me know and I'll take care of it. Tidbits may be reprinted without charge -- with attribution and without change. Additionally, if you know of anyone...
 
Re: Anyone hate working with specific colors?
Heather, Hey, at least with your wedding, everyone matched. Mine is a bohemian/Cosmo type wedding. UUGH! They are even going to have a hookah tent at the reception. UUGH!! Redheads can wear red, they...
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