Bead & Button - Final Days

As my last days seem to be upon me, I can't help but wish I had more than 2 months to prepare for this show. I had recently added some new end clasps (in colors) for bead crochet to my other website and thought it would be a great opportunity to introduce them at Bead & Button.  And if I displayed those, then I had to display the ez bead changers, magnetic clasps and the dvd.  So, I've been busy in the metals studio as well producing bead  changers and everything else as well.  And, oh yeah, I'm in the process (still) of making another crocheted necklace that has a sterling bezel inlaid with polymer and seed beads.  I'll try to post if I have enough time.

As far as my beads go, I've added cabochons to the mix.  I haven't listed many in my Etsy shop for no reason other than lack of time.  Here's a couple of my favorites.  Some are a little larger than I've done before and I'm really enjoying their organic shapes.  

I made a banner for my booth and also had some of my beads professionally photographed by Robert Diamante.  Originally I thought I would have 3 photos of beads pictured along the bottom of the banner, but then I changed my mind and decided to make poster sized photos for the booth.   Now I wish I had gone with my original thought - less to hang and it's all in one!

I return home on Monday with only a few days to prepare for our yearly Buffet weekend.  The usual crew will descend upon us and good times will be had.  A much needed trip to Margaritaville!