Over Spring Break, a friend took me to a bead store that I didn't even know existed. It is in an area that I don't usually go to.
Turns out, LB o J'zazz has been in business for about 2-1/2 years.
It's a small store, but is jampacked with bowls and drawers of beads galore.
They also sell supplies for decoupage.
The Indian guy who manages the store used some of their patterned tissue papers to decorate coke bottles by first covering them with gesso, then decoupaging the tissue on and embellishing with paint.
Of course, I came home with a bit of this and that.
And started to crochet a necklace but not too sure about it.
The great thing is I can just unravel it, pull off the beads and start all over again.
Wishing you a creative and productive new week.
The necklace is beautiful, Tammy. Don't unravel it! Love the pretty papers you took home. That store would be so fun to browse in.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun place to shop! Pretty papers and beads! Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to browse around in there. I think your necklace looks great - it's very pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteHow could you resist those beads, it would have been rude not to have come away with some, lol... Like your necklace :)
ReplyDeleteWow what an amazing shop - so gorgeous and colourful. I think I would have gone crazy if I'd been there!! Your necklace is fab!
ReplyDeleteCheeze Tammy, I think the necklace is pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe store looks terrific. What a fun place for a crafty person like you to go!
Tammy, my Christmas card to you came back in the mail on Saturday. I was SO DISAPPOINTED.
Take care and have a good week. Susan
Uh Oh! I can see lots more beads and decoupage in your future. What a great little store for inspiration. Those coke bottles are beautiful. Your necklace is very pretty. Umm hmmm you will be having lots more beads in your future. Blissful creating dear...
ReplyDeletethe shop looks very nice, i could really spend my time in there searching for beads and stuff. as for your necklace..its really beautifull and you shouldnt unravel it.
ReplyDeleteIt's always such fun to discover a new store full of wonderful creative things!
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Claudia
I think your necklace is lovely! Neat store.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been in the blogging mood, nothing really to write about because nothing is going on.
Happy new week.
Linda :)
I only discovered a bead shop this year, too, Tammy! I do love your bead necklace!! Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your words of encouragement and your prayers. I am held by the tender mercies of folks I have never met. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. tanna
How inspiring! I bet you'll be going back. Sounds like it was full of great ideas. Diane
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun store full of inspiration!! ;) xo Heather
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ReplyDeleteThe great thing about shops like this is that you can buy things that you never even knew you needed!!
Have fun with yours.
Hugs, Angela.
GASP! Oh that store ~ candy for the eye indeed!! Love it! I love stores like that. So many pretty things to look at and so many crafty ideas. Excellent!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
I used to be addicted to beads and making jewelery. It seemed to be more instant gratification than knitting or crochet. I love the necklace, don't frog it. So glad you had a fun day and came home with great treats.
ReplyDeleteMeredith
It's always nice to find a new store to shop in. Like the necklace don't undo it.
ReplyDeleteooo your crocheted necklace is really lovely...so rich looking dear Tammy!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have fun with crochet...I would really enjoy crocheting a necklace I think!!!
That bead shop would make my mouth water...oftentimes beads look like candy to me ...
and the papers would tempt me too of course :)
oxo
Your necklace is gorgeous! I love that store and who would have ever thought to decoupage coke bottles? They look fabulous. My daughter makes jewelry and she would love that store. I do decoupage or used to anyway. I tried doing some plastic eggs for Easter but it was a big flop! LOL! I think I'll stick to flat surfaces for now.
ReplyDeleteOh that store looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteI think your necklace is pretty, can't wait to see more!
Hi Tammy, love how you're necklace looked..great find to find a new store...Hopefully your dust storm has passed..we are back in our home in BC..and it is a strange spring ere..very cool but I am sure tht spring is on its way!
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Bead addiction!!.. Love that shop, :))
ReplyDeleteI love your necklace! You are so creative. :)
ReplyDeleteI also loved seeing the bead store. I love beads, they make things just a little more special. :)
Wishing you a wonderful day filled with many blessings. :)
oh that necklace is lovely!
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