I am so glad that you could join me for in the studio. I am reviewing the book Treasured Notions, which is a lovely book especially for those of us who like to collect a range of materials and elements for our creative work. You can access the book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3Enp4vE
I have been using beads for years. These particular ones I brought around 20 years ago, which I think makes them Vintage! I used to wear my hair in plaits and would add the beads at the end - using the colors Red, Yellow and Green. I was rocking it back then:)
The beads are glass so quite a few of them over the years broke. I now use them in my mixed media stitched projects.
As well as purchasing the beads individually or in a set, you can sometimes find some great beads at the local charity store. At one point my local charity store was making bundles of unsold jewelry and beads, it was like a treasure hunt and you always came away with some amazing pieces, I had some great finds that are being prepped for many different projects.
One way to be creative if you don't have time to get on with a project is to maybe spend time sorting your supplies. You would be amazed at what 5 minutes create play can do when you try and fit it into your schedule.
Check out the Video Below that I shared as part of my Essential supplies series to get a better look.
