Plum Blossom Bracelet

The pattern for this lovely bracelet was created by my good friend, Carolyn DeGroff. I used amethyst fire polish Czech glass, and size 8 silver lined light amethyst beads along with size 11 transparent light amethyst AB seed beads.

First gallery sale

Major exciting news. I just learned today that I sold my first piece of jewlery at the D'Marie Gallery in Paola, Kansas! And she has listed three of my piece's on her website.

Saundra's teaching schedule

Beadazzler Bead Shop, Overland Park, Kansas

August 1, 2009 10:30-1:30 Bumpy Bracelet
August 22, 2009 10:30-1:30 Bead Embellished Cabachon
September 12, 2009 1:00-4:00 Square Stitch Bracelet embellished with Dagger Beads
September 26, 2009 10:30-1:30 Cellini Spiral
October 10, 2009 10:30-1:30 Bumpy Bracelet

Teaching a bead class

I taught my first "commercial" or paid bead class yesterday. It ended up being a private class as the second student did not show up. The class was a square stitch bracelet embellished with dagger beads. I was very happy with the progress. She nearly completed her bracelet and did not have any concerns at all about being able to finish on her own. She said she will be making more for Christmas presents, that delighted me, yes!