tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88458825049140564492012-01-28T10:16:45.928-08:00All things related to lucite flowers, lucite beads, acrylic flower beads, jewelry design, beading and jewelry making, beading and jewelry making kits, sterling silver, gold filled gold vermeil beads, clasps, chandelier earrings, jewelry making tutorials.The Beading Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300664575206183313noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845882504914056449.post-39416136139056343992012-01-28T10:16:00.000-08:002012-01-28T10:16:45.938-08:00It's that time again when all serious bead buyers head to Tucson, Arizona for the world's largest bead, gem and mineral shows. &nbsp;Even though this is the ninth year we're making the trip, there's always something new to discover. &nbsp;This trip our yummy discovery is The Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. &nbsp;We stopped to meet my sister Sue for lunch on our way through Phoenix en-route to Tucson. &nbsp;The Farm is a rustic hidden treasure just minutes from downtown Phoenix and an ideal spot to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DoBsbBKwYus/TyQ7GAYU_tI/AAAAAAAAAiY/HzcDvwZeybQ/s1600/DSCN0306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DoBsbBKwYus/TyQ7GAYU_tI/AAAAAAAAAiY/HzcDvwZeybQ/s320/DSCN0306.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E7I5IgssgKo/TyQ7KYrtsEI/AAAAAAAAAig/52iMYVzLd6s/s1600/DSCN0305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E7I5IgssgKo/TyQ7KYrtsEI/AAAAAAAAAig/52iMYVzLd6s/s320/DSCN0305.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXnNbR9Gqqg/TyQ7OO9vYlI/AAAAAAAAAio/STxNFwXmvOw/s1600/DSCN0307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXnNbR9Gqqg/TyQ7OO9vYlI/AAAAAAAAAio/STxNFwXmvOw/s320/DSCN0307.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Farm cafe serves homemade over-stuffed sandwiches and gourmet salads and fresh fruits. &nbsp;Lots of homemade cookies, pies and cupcakes are just too yummy to pass up. &nbsp;I had the Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar. &nbsp;Your order is served in a rustic basket for you to eat on the patio or one of the picnic tables in the gorgeous pecan orchard. &nbsp;For more information about The Farm visit their website at&nbsp;<a href="http://thefarmatsouthmountain.com/">thefarmatsouthmountain.com</a>&nbsp;.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8845882504914056449-3941613613905634399?l=thebeadingplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Beading Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300664575206183313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845882504914056449.post-14099111930604631392011-12-11T21:31:00.000-08:002011-12-11T21:43:15.318-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gOyYxoohB1s/TuWLjxmfy8I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/vfcs94QA-eg/s1600/IMGP1879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gOyYxoohB1s/TuWLjxmfy8I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/vfcs94QA-eg/s320/IMGP1879.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">These super adorable little Christmas Tree earrings are so quick to make they are the perfect go-to gift for everyone on your list. &nbsp;On a two inch headpin, stack a 6mm square crystal bead, either 3 or 4 lucite acrylic 5-petal flowers (upside down), add a smaller 5-petal flower (upside down) and top with a 4mm bicone crystal bead. &nbsp;Make a wire wrapped loop and slip the little Christmas Tree onto your favorite ear wire.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I like to make them interesting by choosing a variety of flower colors both in a matte and clear finish. &nbsp;Try a &nbsp;matte white flower for a winter wonderland effect or red matte for a pop of color. &nbsp;Choose crystal beads in your favorite colors for a bit of sparkle and shine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For acrylic flowers visit our website <a href="http://www.thebeadingplace.com/">www.thebeadingplace.com</a> for items FL119 and FL118.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8845882504914056449-1409911193060463139?l=thebeadingplace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Beading Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300664575206183313noreply@blogger.com0