Feeding the Need

I am hopelessly and completely addicted to beads!  I feel O.K. about it because, 1) It’s legal, 2) It doesn’t harm anyone or myself, and 3) I am actually able to support my “habit” by selling the fruits of my labor!  I have a wonderful husband who fully supports my addiction, as well.  He’s learned not to buy me jewelry anymore – just the parts to make it!  For Christmas he got me these great pieces…

…All from Nomadic Notions, here in Austin  (www.nomadicnotions.com)

He also got me a gift certificate to their store so that I can take a couple of bead classes.  They have FABULOUS classes – really top notch instruction.  I signed up for 2 this month- “Friendship Rings” and “Wire Wrapping Stones, Rocks and Crystals”.   The best part is that he (my husband, David) is actually going to take the wire wrapping one with me!  Here are the pics they posted with the class descriptions:

Friendship Rings:

and Wire Wrapping Stone, Rocks and Crystals:

I love taking classes there, and can’t wait to take these!  I haven’t taken any in a long time!  Watch for my posting of OUR versions of these sometime late Feb. or March…