Hand-Made Bead Swap

Does anyone want to talk about what type of beads they'll be making?

Jessica - I hope that someone else signs up for this swap! If no one does, then we can just do an individual swap!! AREN'T there any bead makers out there??

Part of the problem i think is that you said no-one can sign up if they have any no sends.That is alright and i agree to some extent but most of the ladies have at least 1 no send.I think if you change it to no more then 1 recent no send you might have better luck.Im going to sign up and hope that 1 more person at least signs up.If not then you would be left out.

Theres also a polymer clay bead swap going on right now.I like to make my beads from paper.

Thanks alot for the input! I guess I just don't understand why anyone would have no sends and I kind of felt if we were going to go to the trouble to make beads we'd want to be pretty assured of getting some back and I admit I'm particularly sensitive to no sends right now as I just was in a chopstick swap and didn't receive from either partner (and 1 of them started the swap!). I was looking forward to those chopsticks for a book binding technique I do! BUT I didn't mean to sound mean or anything, so changed it to one and will see what happens. I really appreciate your feedback as I'm pretty new to all this. Glad you joined!

Your welcome but i don't think your being mean.I know that some of the ladies that sign up will be getting their ratings changed.If the person doing the chop stick swap didnt send you anything then that is really bad. I dont understand why someone would host a swap and then not follow through.

Im glad i signed up i look forward to making paper beads.Have you ever made those?

I have made paper ones, but it has been awhile. I like the way that they look. The ones I plan to make are made from wire, fibers, and seed beads. They are very cool, (I think anyway), and are quite colorful.

I've never made beads before, but I'm willing to give it a try!

WELCOME to Tassy and to Sleeping Traveler!! Thank you for joining us.

Tassy - Glad to hear that you're willing to try making beads.

Hi Tassy

Im so happy more have joined in.I have found paper beads to be the easiest.Just google for lots of tutorials.

Welcome, Beth - Glad you joined us!

Hi Laura and Funkychickenoriginals: I googled my heart out, Funkychickenoriginals, and got lots of ideas, thanks! Since I have a gazillion books (am a bookworm), I also did a search at home (it took several hours!) and found a book with fabric beads in it. I think I will give them a try as I love fabric and the idea of making beads from it intrigues me - they sound similar to the ones that Laura is making. Apparently you can also make fabric beads the same way as paper beads, by rolling and gluing a triangle on a stick. Since I tend to get bored after making several of anything, I think I will also try some paper beads and some made from Angelina. Will keep my fingers crossed that they turn out well enough to swap! I like that these swaps challenge us to learn new things. Happy beading!

Sounds great, Tassy! Glad you've gotten so into the idea.

I'm having so much fun with this.I've been spending an hour each night making fabric and paper beads on a straw.I will be decorating them next.If every-one could mention what color or combinations of colors they like i would appreciate it.I'm one of those people who does best when knowing exactly what color some one likes.

Glad you're having a good time with it, "funkychickenoriginals"! As far as colors, my favorites are blue and purple, but would certainly be open to any colors. I try to get ideas in totally different color schemes now and then for a change and different colors might just do that for me. (Yesterday I did some projects in orange, yellow, and green...not colors I usually use, but loved them)

Laura i know just what you mean.How neat those are my favorite colors as well.I like all dark colors in my own work.When viewing others art i like brights.So I've taken all my scrap papers like basic grey for instance and all my prettiest fabric and gone to town on getting them made.I will send my partner a nice baggie amount as I'm going to have tons.If i get you as my partner i will be sure to add lots of blues and purples.

I also prefer blues, purples, blacks and silver, but am open to any colours really. In fact, brighter beads would probably look great against the darker colours anyway!

Hi! I make my own polymer clay beads and am anxious to get them out in the universe! Yippeeeeeeee!

Welcome to "Snarglebean". Glad you joined us!

Tomorrow we'll be getting our names and addresses! Mine will go out tomorrow 'cause I have them all set to go. Can't wait to receive my beads and see what they are!! Thanks to all of you for participating.

Hi Funkychickenoriginals: You won't believe this, but I have you as a partner again! We'll have to stop doing the same swaps! Lol.....

Hi Tassy and sleeping traveler, I am usually one of the last people to send stuff in but TOMORROW I am breaking that habit. Everything's all packed up and ready to go out tomorrow if it's not too bitterly cold and snowy, else they will go out Monday. I hope you like them!

Snarglebean and Tassy - Your beads went out this a.m.

Wow, everone's way ahead of me on this swap! I haven't even started as I have 3 other swaps due before this one! Better stop surfing Swap-Bot and get busy!

Tassy lol we seem to have the same exact interests how neat is that.Maybe sooner or later swap-bot will flip it and you will be getting goodies from me.

Laura (Laura G. Jones), I got your beads today and they are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! I have always wanted to try to make beads this way and you have truly inspired me, girl! They are beautiful, unique, and when I make something with them I will be sure to send you a picture. Thanks so much for making my day (and I love the metallic red envie they came in, too!!) Kelli (snarglebean)

Tassy and sleeping traveler, your packages will go out in tomorrow's mail. I'm sending you some delicious looking polmer clay beads (just don't eat them). :) Kelli aka snarglebean

I also want to let you know that I will be sending you a thank you note via snail mail if you are my partner. I will do the rating on the site as soon as I can. Thanks

Kelli - SO glad that you liked them!! Laura

funkychickenoriginals: I would love to get something from you!

Tassy-I got you for the pattern swap and i will include some of my beads for you as well.

funkychickenoriginals: Wonderful! Thx!

Received beautiful clay beads from Ann Staub today. Thanks again, Ann!

I sent out beads last week to Ann & Jim. They should arrive soon. Dianne in Tennessee

Hi Laura: Your beads are absolutely gorgeous! I will have to use them for something very special - maybe a bracelet so I can keep them all for myself! Thanks so much! Tassy

Check out the Gallery for a pic of Laura's beads!

Dianne and Ann...I got your beads, both today! Oh my...I feel very intimidated now... :) These are BEAUTIFUL!

CJ

Me too, That Captain Jim...I can't possibly make beads as beautiful as the ones I have already received...waaa!!!

Tassy and sleepingtraveler, have you received my beads yet? I know they're not as strikingly fabulous as Laura's (!!) but they're cool in their own little, polymer way. :)

Kelli

Hi snarglebean: Not yet, but that is not unusual as mail takes a while to get here (Canada). I will certainly post a note for you when they arrive. T.

Tassy - So glad that you liked them and Thanks alot for posting a pic!! I take digital photos, but haven't learned yet about getting them on the computer. My daughter is going to teach me sometime.

Laura: My pleasure - they are too good not to share with everyone (well, the pictures anyway!). T.

sleeping traveler, your package will be mailed tomorrow. Please give it time - things move slowly up here in the frigid north! T.

funkychickenoriginals: I won't be mailing yours just yet - have a few more to make...you know, the bright pink ones with glitter...

sleeping traveler, I got your wonderful thank you note in the mail yesterday. It was so nice of you to go above and beyond the call of duty! I'm sure you'll make something fabulous with the help of my beads. :)

snarglebean: Your pretty beads arrived today - lots of different shapes, sizes and colours - and lots of beads too! Thanks so much - I love them! Can't wait to use them on something special. I've posted a picture in the gallery. Tassy

Snarglebean - I just looked at the photo Tassy posted. Those are GREAT!!

Thanks, Tassy and Laura! I have a week vacation coming up so I plan on making a lot more. They are so addicting! Thanks for the compliments!

funkychickenoriginals, yours were mailed off this morning. T.

Don\'t forget to mark your items sent when they go out to your partner!

HELLO, EVERYONE! We\'ve got about a week before the mailing deadline. There are only 4 still marked \"not sent\", so hopefully we\'ll all be sent in the next week. THANKS alot for doing the swap (and I\'m looking forward to my second set of beads).

I sent my packages to mamastaube and Dianne today. :)

I recieved my beads yesterday from Natana, and they are amazing! Her beads are made from Polymer clay and she made little people, and bees, Lady bugs,duck, flowers, etc.. I just love them. I am going to take some pics of them this afternoon and will try to upload them to the gallery or post them on my blog. Thanks again Natana!!!

So quiet... Anyone received beads lately?

Hey everyone, would love to see pics of your swaps!

One of my partners was That Capt Jim and I never received anything. Even on the group list, this person is marked as "not sent". I haven't even gotten an email explaining the situation. Bummer. I feel sad as I have to leave my first "I never got anything" rating. At least I got some of Laura's fabulous beads, though. :) Kelli

Hey, Kelli - Jim was my partner, too, and I haven't heard from him either. I sent him messages 2 or 3 times, but nothing. Am going to try emailing him again tonight. Laura