Wow what a weekend! Sue , Carlie (her daughter) and I went to Milwaukee this weekend to the bead and button show. I had a blast and got to meet 2 blogland friends in person. Cindy Wimmer of Sweet Bead Studios
Photo courtesy of Cindy Wimmer
and Lori Anderson of Pretty Things. I didn't get my picture with Lori, darn what was I thinking! Be sure and check out both of their blogs to see what they got and to enter their giveaway's.
I bought a lot of cool things and met some awesome people. Here are a few pictures of my goodies and of Sue and Carlie.
Sue and Carlie at breakfast on Sunday morning.
Metal bezels and misc from Wynwoods Gallery.
Blue Labradorite faceted cubes, YUMMY!
Raku beads and bird pendant from Maku Studios
Luscious bronze findings from Old World Bronze
Where I spent most of my money was on new tools. Here are just a few things. I purchased most of my tools from Beaducation. They were awesome taking the time to demo the different torches.