Hi everyone,

Since it is already really Friday, Happy (almost) Weekend!

I have added a couple new auctions to ebay... simply click on the bead collection's title and be taken right to its auction in ebay...

PLUM PERFECT ::: A collection of my handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in PERFECT colors for the upcoming Wintertime months - pale and deep plum colors, along with rich honey and sandy champagne... I had a bracelet and matching earrings in mind when I was creating these beads.

There are 14 beads in this auction... there are 10 lentil shaped beads that range in size from about 17mm to 19mm with two matching pair of plum and champagne colored round beads that were created for earrings... these smaller round shaded beads measure about 7mm x 10mm... all of these beads are decorated all the way around and have all been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they have been temporarily strung on satin ribbon and this strand of beads measures just shy of 8½ inches long.

This is a 5 DAY auction.

PLUM PERFECT ::: A view of this bead collection...

PLUM PERFECT ::: A view of the other side of these beads...

PLUM PERFECT ::: A view of these beads in my hand...

REDWOOD MAGIC ::: Another collection of my favorite beads... a collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in my favorite design to work in... REDWOOD MAGIC... in earthy and comforting colors of Mother Nature... redwood bark browns, sage greens, pale champagne and golden honey... two strands of beads here... one for a necklace and one for a matching bracelet and earrings... lots of beads for lots of fun! These are PERFECT colors for the Fall and Winter seasons.

You will receive ALL of the beads shown in these photos... and, of course, that there are two strands of beads here, one for a necklace and one for a bracelet are only my idea... you may have much better ideas for this bead collection. :)

There are 20 beads in this auction... I will start with the first strand of beads, shown in the first picture to the right, that shows both strands of beads in this auction... the first (top strand in picture) is a strand of beads that was created with a bracelet in mind... 5 lentil shaped beads ranging in size from about 18mm to 19mm with two pair of matching small round beads for earrings and/or danglies in mind... these small rounds measure about 7mm x 11mm... now, the second strand (bottom strand) in the picture of beads to the right are the necklace beads... to start is a lentil shaped focal bead that measures about 26mm x 26½mm... with 6 matching smaller lentil shapes measuring about 18¼mm to 19½mm... this strand also has two pair of matching small rounds that measure about 7mm x 10mm to 8mm x 11mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they have all been temporarily strung on satin ribbon and the strands measure as follows:

Bracelet Bead Strand = 4½ inches long
Necklace Bead Strand = 6½ inches long

REDWOOD MAGIC ::: A view of ALL of the beads in this two strand of bead auction...



REDWOOD MAGIC ::: A view of the 'necklace' bead strand...



REDWOOD MAGIC ::: A view of the 'bracelet' bead strand...



And as I mentioned in my item description for my REDWOOD MAGIC auction, using these beads as I proposed. with one strand as a necklace and the other as a matching bracelet with matching earrings and 'danglies' at your clasp, etc., was only a suggestion... you may have a much better idea!

Well, it's getting late and I better get some sleep!... hoping you are all off in dreamland having sweet, sweet dreams and hope your weekend ahead brings you ALL that you dream of.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Also, the Special I talked about adding, earlier this week, has not yet happened (sorry 'bout that), but will be coming VERY soon! So, please email me at graciebeads@yahoo.com should you wish to be added to my SPECIALS email notification list and I will send you an email once the SPECIAL is available... shouldn't be too long... honest. :)

Take good care and g'nite, Gracie