Kalaya Steede

The Gem and Bead show came and gone and I went and spent. There were so many beads I couldn't think.  I envy those people who get a whole basket and fill it up with all sorts of goodies.   I went with a friend on Friday and bought some beads and then I went back today (Sunday) and my mom bought me some beads!  She so tweet! Check out our loot.   From left to right you have, carnelian, hematite, coral, magnesite, pyrite, turquoise, ocean jasper, and a mystery stone.  I never know what that is but I like it!   So what did I do this weekend?  Did I accomplish any of my challenges?  I did finish some sexy hoop earrings but no picture.  They pretty much look like the others that I posted.  So I won't bore you with that but I did make a thumb ring, size 8 1/2.    TaDa! But guess what?  Yup, that's right.  It's the wrong size. It's a size 8 3/4.  Did I mention how frustrated I get with making rings...

The weekend challenge is to make the following: One pendant incorporating a hummingbird. Pair of silver hoop earrings. One silver thumb ring. Sawing out an abstract drawing a friend designed and get it ready for enameling. BUT before I can start all of that business I must attend the AKS Bead & Gem Show.   We can never have enough beads, right?   They will be at the Ponchartrain Center out in Kenner today until Sunday.  They usually have a nice selection of beads although last time it wasn't as nice.  I did manage to get a couple of strands.  Okay...more than a couple.  So go check it out and have fun! Blogs I've been reading... I was reading Zom Osborne blog about The Cult of Stuff which lead me to Leslie Herger's blog.  Leslie started a blog about The Cult of Stuff.   Basically it's about all the stuff out there targeting our insecurities and making us believe that we need stuff to improve our art, house, and appearance.  It's ...