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Teri D.
on 1/10/06 9:34 am - El Cerrito, CA

There are many, many beading books out there. A lot depends on the type of beading you want to do. One good place to start is to go to a local bead store and see what beginner books they have. They can also help you find something that adresses the particular type you are interested in. It would also be a good to get a beading magazine, such as Beadwork. There are always some beginner projects in there. Bead & Button magazine is great, but some of there projects are a bit more advanced. But Bead & Button also has a series of small pamplets for beginners: B&B Easy Woven Bracelets, B&B Elegant Earrings, B&B Fiber and Beads, B&B Bead & Wire Jewelry Easy Does it Series, B&B Beaded Pictures. These were all listed on the Shipwreck BEads site under magazines. http://www.shipwreckbeads.com/results/?query_id=8c935035b0cde8f3c3de85d85d38ee91 This was in addition to an extensive book list at http://www.shipwreckbeads.com/catalog/Beading_Books Have fun, Teri

Brandy K.
on 1/4/06 11:20 am - Garland, TX

FobiPouch on 05/05/10

Topic: RE: I am so excited

Beading is the best. I'm always amazed that I have the patience to bead when I have little patience for so many other things. And OMG, those CHAIRS! I fell in love with those chairs. My butt felt skinny. It was WEIRD! About the surgery, I need to update my profile. I decided not to have it. I sat myself down and did a personal inventory. I found that I haven't really given myself the opportunity to lose it on my own. I've dieted and lost 30 or 40 pounds and then I give it up and gain it back. But I've never really MADE myself really really really change my eating habits and exercise habits. I thought about it, and it became clear to me that even with the surgery, you still have to eat right, eat less, and exercise more. If I do that, I'll lose weight anyway. So I'm going to do that. I wish you the best in your journey. Several women I've met here had their surgeries done in Mexico. If I were denied with finality by my insurance company and still wanted the surgery, I'd probably look into it myself. It's a crying shame we can't bead while we walk isn't it? I'd give it a go on my treadmill but I don't think my fingertips would hold up to the needle sticks for long. :D Brandy

kmsheart
on 1/4/06 11:07 am - kenner, LA

Topic: RE: I am so excited

thanks so much Brandy .... I so love them lil beads...

I was reading over your profile and you are just a bright light .... I know all about them small chairs and I think I like you would have been trying to put the chair under my arm on the way out ... I am sure my stomach and boobs would have hidden it for watchful eyes ....lol.... I love the beading books I dont think there is one I dont have for the lil ol` seed beads. I am trying to branch out to bracelets and I am thinking about putting some stuff on ebay.... I hope that you get approval for your surgery ... mine sadly was denied not once but twice so.... I am off to mexico as soon as I can save up but it is harder than I thought .... I put money in savings and some 911 episode happens and I am transfering money...........yells at top of lungs ... I am 41 and I will have this surgery!!!!!! sighs.... sniffles ... and thanks you again for your post huggers Kim

Brandy K.
on 1/4/06 9:26 am - Garland, TX

FobiPouch on 05/05/10

Topic: RE: I am so excited

That's neat Kimi! I have most of those same designs. It's pretty cool to see the same earrings made in different colors than I chose for my own. I don't know about you, but I friggin' LOVE the magazine Beads to Buckskin. I can't remember the name of the other beading book where I found your other designs, but they are cherished in this house, believe me. Keep up the good work!

kmsheart
on 12/21/05 10:28 am - kenner, LA

Topic: I am so excited

I am pretty happy I found a way to get a link to some earrings I made now they are patterns that I have bought from other designers. Please take a look and let me know what you think .... More to come ... Much love to you all. looking for friends to chat with

and walk through this journey

.......wishing you all a very merry christmas and happy new year .......Kim http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kimisdesigns/album?.dir=/ba6b

Kathy S.
on 9/25/05 12:23 pm - InTheBurbs, XX

RNY on 08/29/04 with

Topic: RE: Magnetic Hematite

Hi Brenda, Try Auntie Beads...they have them and are pretty reasonable as well. Here is the link, don't forget to put the http:// in front of it. auntiesbeads.resultspage.com/display.php?p=Q&ts=dynamic&w=magentic+hematite+beads Take care, Kathy

vickig
on 7/31/05 7:39 am - CRAWFORD, GA

Topic: RE: decorateing a wedding dress!

swarovski beads they are high but you only do this once! they haved dropped in price dramatically over the last few months.try fire mountain gems. best of luck! hope i didn't post to late!