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Jewelry Junkies of the Fraser Valley (JJFV) 2013 BEAD CHALLENGE As I've mentioned before, I organize the Jewelry Junkies of the Fraser Valley Meet Up Group. This is our 2nd Annual Bead Challenge (Big revealed on February 17th). Here is a picture of the bead soup everyone received. This year's challenge is incorporating "Frozen Charlotte Dolls" ((FCD) into a jewelry design using all the beads in the kit.  We can add anything we want. The FCD's are 1" and 1.5"

You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore And I am so happy cause I now look at special occasions as an "Excellent Opportunity" to add to my tool and supply stash. My journey into the world of jewelry design has created a monster.   Visions of tools, beads and all the other wonderful items available dance in my head.   My DH actually likes that I say "I just ordered my birthday gift" so don't buy me anything.   I'd rather a new pair of special pliers or a Fretz hammer over flowers - any day. Here are a few pics of my most recent additions to my tool heaven. New Dapping Block.  This is the 3rd one I've ordered and finally, the right one.   I needed a deep block for the domed pendants I make.   Miter Jig Cutter This will help get even ends for soldering.  A must have for any studio. (so I hear... I'll get back on that once I have a chance to use it). I want to learn tube setting and this is the tool to close t...

HAPPY "2013" Here I am Christmas morning with Buster, my sweet little 8 year old Chihuahua. Louie, my min poodle (and who is always in someones arms) missed out on the photo opp. Yes, my tree is purple - LOL.   I figure if Debbie Travis can have a purple Christmas Tree, then so can I.   It's very narrow and it fit perfectly.

Coiled Pendant with AB Color Shell Nu Gold (Red Brass) Pendant and Solder Pretty Green AB Color Shell Dangles on the end