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Description from Robin nursechick: What a year! Thank you fellow beaders for being there when I needed encouragement and for all your kindness. This is a wonderful community and I appreciate all your kind words. Lima, thank you for all the careful packing and getting our beads to us quickly and making this blog possible. You guys and gals are awesome. For those who have not returned to the blog- God bless and I pray you are safe and healthy. Best wishes and prayers for a blessed New Year!
Chatter
- dolllady aka Pam on “Midas' Jewel Box”:
“Congrats on your golden POD!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Afternoon Tea”:
“Beautiful tea time pick! We musn't forget to hold out the pinky on the…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Morning Coffee”:
“Very pretty pick! The golden yellow and brown are great together.…” read »
- Jean C on “Midas' Jewel Box”:
“Beautiful Pick - Congratulations!…” read »
- Althea A on “Peacock Feather”:
“Pam, we raise chickens and one day we went out to feed them and there was…” read »
- Chali-o on “Flutterby Kisses”:
“so pretty and feminine in blue, great combos…” read »
- Chali-o on “My Wish List”:
“great mix of beads with the raku pieces. POD vote from me …” read »
- Chali-o on “MIDNIGHT BLISS”:
“love the druzy rounds, they look like a galaxy splitting across the universe. Congrats…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Peacock Feather”:
“Oh this will make beautiful peacock necklace. When I'd feel out of sorts I loved…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Black and Gold”:
“Stunning pick! You have such good taste in putting beads together. This one is…” read »
- Island Deb on “chrysoprase and lavender”:
“This went right into my Favs, love it!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “MIDNIGHT BLISS”:
“Congrats on your Midnight POD!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Custom Bracelet”:
“On I love the multi beryl beads with the olivine leaves and the strawberry flowers. …” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “chrysoprase and lavender”:
“What a great pick! These colors were made to compliment each other.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “My Wish List”:
“Perfect wish list! It is such a great idea to make a running wish list.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Traffic Lights”:
“Perfect pick! I think cars should be equipped with a permanent sticker explaining the traffic…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Peaches and Cream”:
“This is a great aromatic fruity style pick!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Birds, Bees, Flowers, Trees”:
“What a wonderful collection of nature at its best! I see many wonderful pieces in…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “My Wish List”:
“Hope you are able to get some of these beautiful beads from your Wish List--it's always…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Traffic Lights”:
“You nailed it! What a fun pick!…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Peaches and Cream”:
“This yummy pick is mouthwatering!…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Birds, Bees, Flowers, Trees”:
“A lovely array of each element. This will make some fun pieces for spring!…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “chrysoprase and lavender”:
“I absolutely love these two colors together. When I was a kid, I had a…” read »
- MH on “MIDNIGHT BLISS”:
“Very pretty- congratulations!!…” read »
- FromTheBunker on “MIDNIGHT BLISS”:
“Lovely, dark and deep. Beautiful.…” read »
- MH on “Blue Days”:
“Love your blues- congratulations!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Tink Goes Shopping”:
“Tink will love her new jewelry from this pick…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Flutterby Kisses”:
“What glorious beads and colors! They will make wonderful spring and summer pieces!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Seeing Eye to Eye”:
“Beautiful shapes to resemble the eyes. Those eyes are watching you.…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Blue Days”:
“Congratulations on your beautiful blue POD!…” read »
- Jean C on “Blue Days”:
“Beautiful Blue Beads - Congratulations!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Blue Days”:
“We finally had those lovely blue skies yesterday for a short time. Today is cloudy…” read »
- Phoenix on “Birdie Visits Emerald City”:
“That bird sure gets around! The greens look so regal. And it reminds me…” read »
- Phoenix on “Blue Days”:
“What a beautiful pick! And YES! We need more clear, blue skies to lift…” read »
- FromTheBunker on “Blue Days”:
“I love the blue bees..and everything else. POD worthy, indeed.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Sunset over Olympia”:
“Beautiful sunset! I remember the ones I saw when I visited my aunt in Rochester,…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Birdie Visits Emerald City”:
“With so many greens to eat Birdie may not leave Emerald City. At least we…” read »
- Chali-o on “Blue Skies”:
“In my favorites! Beautiful! POD-worthy!…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Longing for spring”:
“I have to agree, I'm longing for spring too and your pick describes it perfectly!…” read »
- Chali-o on “Sunflower Dreams”:
“Love the ceramic elements and you choice of beads with them. I could use something sunny…” read »
Measurements: 1mm hole, 2mm thick
Measurements: 1.5mm hole 2.5mm thick
Measurements: 2.6mm hole, 1.4mm thick
Measurements: 2.6mm hole, 1.4mm thick
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On Dec 31, 2020 at 10:22 pm #
Melody F says:Amen! Nice pick to express gratitude for this fun place to “be” during lockdown, quarantine, and isolation. Thanks! And Happy New Year!
On Dec 31, 2020 at 11:04 pm #
BevB says:Thanks, Robin! Happy new year to everyone!
On Jan 01, 2021 at 8:36 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Wonderful Robin. I’m also concerned about our fellow beaders who have been away from the blog. Hope all are well. Hoping we all have a Very Happy New Year.
On Jan 01, 2021 at 10:02 am #
Phoenix says:Thanks for the wonderful sentiments! LB and all the beaders HAVE been a wonderful ray of sunshine throughout this year. Creativity and sharing the joy of creativity with like-minded people is really a blessing. Thanks everybody and Happy 2021!
On Jan 01, 2021 at 1:09 pm #
Kimberlywilliams60 says:Beautiful pick !! Thank you Robin !! Happy new year !! I have always loved this blog as well . I Hope everyone is staying healthy and happy no matter where they are .
On Jan 01, 2021 at 3:09 pm #
Kathryn R says:Thanks, Robin and LB! How do I add to what’s been said already? I am so thankful for all of you here – your encouraging kind words to one another, your prayers, and the *beauty* that you all share in your picks. That made this horrible year more bearable. Blessings to all in 2021.
On Jan 03, 2021 at 4:13 pm #
Maggies Mom says:Lovely sentiments in your lovely pick, Robin! I wish a Happy & Blessed New Year to you all.
On Jan 05, 2021 at 11:58 am #
Crystal Canary says:We all share your heartfelt thoughts. Having Lima’s blog & all the wonderful people who share on it is definitely a blessing in these hard times. Thanks Robin!