Leave your coat in the car.

One of the good things about having this blog is that I can use it to share things with my family and friends. However, it makes posting some of my projects kind of difficult since I like to make most of the gifts that I give to friends and family. I imagine that as it gets closer to Christmas I will start stockpiling photos of finished objects and then have a big reveal after the gifts are received.

For now, I will just say that I was invited to accompany Bonnie to a bead and gem show. I took home quite a haul and spent Sunday evening making some gifts.
Here is a peak at my bead show goodies:

It was an intense shopping experience. I was forewarned to bring snacks and water, to wear comfortable shoes, bring an empty bag and leave your coat in the car. Now that is some serious bead shopping.