(Elukka (of course))
And if there's another contender for that title, then it's surely one of my personal favourites.
(Jubilee)
I thought of the theme of building beads because I've seen some beauties recently. I've been very tempted by this pendant...
... and these earring charms.
(Both from Thea Elements)
I have also just managed to stop myself - at the final moment! - from snapping up these little wonders:
[Edit - Okay, they've gone....]
Unbelievably, I don't actually own one of these shotgun house pendants...
...and given that I own faaaaaar too many Scorched Earth beads (well, if there can be too many....), that's really something! Searching round Etsy, I also found this little cutie made by UK lampworker, Joanne Joyce.
Sweet, hey? I don't want to leave Rebecca no beads to share for the rest of the month so I'll finish with just one more - something a bit different:
I don't think I could bring myself to fill that bezel - such lovely colours!
I know there are some obvious contenders for favourite house bead that I've missed out here. Shout them out in the comments! And, of course, we'd love to see any lesser-known gems that you like. Don't feel limited to houses - buildings of any sort would be great, from bird houses to sky scrapers!
Bye for now, Claire
Bead Blogger Links
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Why not upcycle your old blanket into fingerless gloves? It is so fast and easy to do.
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See how to piece decals for larger projects and how to "melt" a decal onto wood.
I list 'em every year but they remain popular! Peep bunnies made from felt.
Are you anxious for Spring? Cyndi will help you get a jump start on your Springtime jewelry!
YouTube subscriptions are great, but are you really subscribed if you don't receive update notices?
Here is what's on my workbench right now! I just finished up a batch of resin raven pendants/ornaments.
3 comments:
Love the houses Claire, I nearly bought the one by THEAelements too but took it out of my basket at the last minute. Its obviously destined for someone elses stash.
Wonderful post Claire. Love all those house beads!! I've never seen some of them before!!
Super post, Claire! These little houses are are so cute! Thank you for the Peeps ornament link, too. Guess what I saw the other day?..they now make 'Peeps-flavored' milk drink..for the real Peeps die-hards! Sounds too sugary for me, but ya gotta love it! Comes in 'Peeps flavor', choc-marshmallow, and 'Easter' egg nog. Yum!
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