You are such a snob...

A Bead Snob!  Ever go to a bead show and see some junky imports and just think about how you could never EVER use them?  Well, I've been making jewelry for a few years now and I realized that over time you start to learn what are good beads and what are bad beads.  Once you get to this point you are officially a "Bead Snob".  You walk into Michael's and scoff at their beading supplies, you walk right past certain vendors at bead shows and you just know what a good quality bead is.  This button is for all my fellow "Bead Snobs" out there. So in honor of you I'm giving away a "Bead Snob" button and a Vintage Blue Studio magnet. 

These are the rules:

1. You must leave a comment at the end of this post.

2. Your comment must have a link to your blog (I love discovering new blogs and I need a way to contact you if you win)

3. You must have made a post on your blog this month. 

4. You live in the US or Canada.

I will pick a winner next Sunday and then promptly ship the magnet/button set to them!   If you don't win, and you really want a Bead Snob button they are for sale on Zazzle.com.  There is a link on the left.

   

So in other news, I purchased some fantastic business cards from Overnightprints.com.  Unfortunately, Overnightprints.com has the worst customer service I have ever experienced and I will not be returning to them for further prints. Although the company sent me a letter of apology, it was too little too late.  Each time I called their customer service I received a different answer from one of their reps. It took calling my credit card company to open a claim to actually get them to ship my cards. So with that said, I cannot recommend Overnightprints.com even though the finished product was very nice.

The lovely Briana of Benny & Roo (bennyandroo.etsy.com) was kind enough to reformat her design so that I can purchase my next set elsewhere. I love the design and have received a lot of compliments on them.  I also purchased some Moo cards which I need to rephotograph so I can post them on flickr (in case anyone wants to do some trading...hint hint).  Both sets of cards have had a great reception from friends, family and total strangers.  I used a mix of enamel work and collage jewelry photos for the Moo cards. 

So I've realized that I have been slacking in the creative department lately and need to bust my bum and get some more pieces made.  The plan for today is to:

1. Create some sterling findings from scratch

2. Tumble them

3. Assemble at least one piece

4. Fuse some glass (I'm thinking about breaking some empty wine bottles and fusing them.  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!)

5. Clean my living room and dining room table (totally unrelated but necessary)

And on that note, it seems I have a lot to accomplish so I better get started! 

Comments

[Michelle]

I love the way your business cards turned out--very cool!

You don't need to include me in your contest, but I just couldn't resist leaving a comment. :)

[Michelle]

I love the way your business cards turned out--very cool!

You don't need to include me in your contest, but I just couldn't resist leaving a comment. :)

[monica magness]

Hey, I know a couple of "bead snobs" I could send your way too! ;)

Yikes!~ Sorry about your poor experience with the printing of biz cards (they did turn out great), I almost got Xcited to try that Co. out till I kept reading your post... !!!

Thanks for stopping in on my blog, if you try your hand at carving stamps give me a holler, love to check that out.

Art on, Monica :)

[GraceBeading]

First - your cards are beautiful! It's a shame you had to work so hard to actually receive them.

Now the bead snob thing, I guess I have to raise my hand, suffer the embarrassment and admit that I am indeed a bead snob. I didn't realize it until I read this though. Recently I returned an online purchase due to the quality of the glass used in the beads and the workmanship. I think I actually looked down my nose and scoffed (in private at least), so I guess it's official :-)

I found your blog through Monica (I think she heard me scoff even from several states away).

[Beverly Herman]

Your new cards turned out great. I have admit als I am big bead snob. I have been passing up the little bead stores in my travels waiting for the Bead & Button show. I found your blog through my daughter's blog (humblebeads).
I really enjoyed the visit. Thanks!!

[Pictures of Lily]

great business cards. Briana did my banner and logo also. I love her designs and recommend her to anyone that needs graphic design work done.