Second Necklace

This is the second necklace I finished this weekend.  My brother Andy brought me back some beautiful pearls from China the last time he went.  It took me a long time to figure out the best way to use them.  I think this is unique and pretty.

Finished

I finished two new necklaces this weekend.  The first one is made with a porcelain piece I found at a thrift store.  I wire wrapped it and then made a necklace out of glass pearls to hang it from. I used gold bead caps on the bigger pearls.

Blog Giveaway

Check this site out http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/  She is giving away ribbon today.  Her store has lots of gorgeous ribbons to choose from.  www.reasonableribbon.com 

Retreat cancelled

Well I am going to cancel the bead retreat.  I think the economy and the time of year is keeping people from spending money on 'non-essentials' right now.  But that's ok.  I have plenty to keep me busy.  I started taking violin lessons 2 weeks ago.  It is going to be an uphill battle since I can't read music and am tone deaf.  It is something I have wanted to do for years so I am giving it a go.  I have a real good teacher so I have a chance.
I am working on some Valentine cards and some layouts of Emma for my scrapbook too.
I have designed a necklace that is almost done entitled 'sea foam'.  It is done in peyote stitch and I used size 11 beads of various colors of the sea.  I love the way it is turning out.  But I can't figure out what kind of clasp to put on it.

Menu

Well the menu for the beading get together has changed some.  The woman who owns the herb shop across the street from the lodge has volunteered to do the cooking.  Since she is a gourmet cook and I am not, I took her up on her offer.  I have eaten at her house more than once and the food was always delicious. 

I've been working on my first complicated design for a necklace.  I am trying to work up peyote to make a piece that looks like ocean waves.  So far it is working up great but we'll see how things go.

I've been attempting to take pictures of some of my latest work but the lighting inside isn't the greatest and the temperatures outside keep me inside where it is warmest.

Wire Wrap class

Barb Penrose has volunteered to teach a wire wrap class at our Bead retreat.  Since I know that she does beautiful work I'm looking forward to learning from her.  We will have to bring a cabachon and wire or we can buy it from the stash she will bring.

Beading with Friends

It's time to start planning for a "Beading Weekend with friends" from February 19 at 3 pm - 21st at noon in Cotter Arkansas.
We will be staying at the Rainbow Lodge in Downtown Cotter.

Since there are a variety of sleeping arrangements, the rule is going to be "first pay, first serve."

If you are interested in attending, please let me know as soon as possible and then send in your deposit.

You will then get to choose your lodging based on the order I receive payments.

I don’t have the capability to take credit cards so payment will need to be cash or check.

Your $150.00 registration fee includes:

- Space to bead

- Five meals - for dinner on Friday we will put together an order for Nima's pizza and calzones, Saturday and Sunday breakfast will be muffins, toast, yogurt, dry cereal and oatmeal, lunch on Saturday will be cold cut sandwiches and chips and dinner on Saturday will be your choice of chili or potato soup and dessert. There will be coffee and hot tea available all day .

- One beading pattern from Glenda Payseno for a bracelet

- Two nights lodging

You need only to bring your beading supplies and personal items. I'd suggest you bring a table light too. We will be beading and sleeping in the Lodge. We can take a road trip to Mountain Home to go to the Beaded Path Bead store if you would like.

Lodge Rooms:

The Iron Mountain Room has 4 bunk beds. The Missouri Pacific room has 2 bunk beds. The North Arkansas Room has l bunk and 1 queen bed. The Union Pacific Room has l queen and l trundle bed. The St. Louis Pacific Room has 1 queen bed. The lodge is upstairs over an old antique store. There are 2 full bathrooms and a half bath for us to share and a full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove and microwave.

Space is limited to 15 so sign up early!

A $50.00 deposit is due to reserve your spot and the last $100 is due by February 1st.

In case you need to cancel, you may transfer your spot to a friend without penalty at any time.

If you can’t find a replacement, I will make every effort to fill your spot with another guest.

However, if I am unable to fill your spot, the following cancellation policy will apply.

Cancellations made prior to Feb 1st are eligible for a full refund of all payments made.

Cancellations made after Feb 1st forfeit the full amount.

You may mail your registration to Irene Lenihan 233 Combs Cotter, AR 72626.

If we have to cancel due to bad weather I will refund all money.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 870 435-2487 or e-mail me at ilenihan@yahoo.com

I can't wait for a fun weekend of food and beading!