My First Pair of Earrings
26 Apr 2013
When I went home to Memphis about a year ago (time flies!) for my Besfrinn’s baby shower, my mom let me go through all of her beads and take anything that looked interesting. Well, I took almost all of them because they were so beautiful and also because my mom is so generous and wasn’t using them anymore. I used a lot of her seed beads to make bracelets (and! coming soon! some bead loom earrings and necklaces, I think), but I hadn’t done anything with the handful of glass beads she gave me. Someone recently explained to me how simple it is to make this style of earrings, so I decided to give it a try. These are, of course, far from perfect, but I love them. I brought them with me to San Francisco to give to my mom. I thought, since they were her beads, she should reap the first rewards. Purple is her color, and she loved them. I am happy to see these beads going back to their rightful owner, and hopeful that I can make something more with the ones I have left. And maybe I will even master the art of wire wrapping! One thing at a time, I suppose.
And, in completely unrelated purple news, new flip flops and a pedicure. My mom is the best, and we are having such a great time!
Apr 26, 2013 @ 04:46:09
glad you are having fun with your mom! When my daughter is in town, she is my shopping buddy 🙂
Apr 29, 2013 @ 11:28:07
Thank you! It was a week full of happy adventures! I love that my parents and I are so close 🙂 Your kids are lucky to have you too!
Apr 26, 2013 @ 09:50:14
Oh, I love both the earrings and the shiny purple toes. Glad to you all are having fun! 🙂
Sorry I’ve been so remiss in commenting these past two weeks (since I saw you really; was that only just two weeks ago?), but it’s been a bit of a doozy here…6 more days and then freedom!
Apr 26, 2013 @ 13:41:11
Go, Katy!!! You can do it!!
Apr 29, 2013 @ 11:36:28
You are the sweetest! 🙂
Apr 29, 2013 @ 12:17:37
🙂 Thank you!! I think I can, I think I can….(obviously, the only way to survive is to channel the little engine that could).
Apr 29, 2013 @ 12:30:41
Splendid idea! WooWoo. . . chug, chug, chug. . . chug, chug, chug!!!
Apr 29, 2013 @ 11:30:16
Dude, no worries at all! I don’t think I’e answered any blog comments in a whole week–too much partying:) I hope you will be partying very soon yourself! 4 more days till freedom??!!
Apr 29, 2013 @ 12:18:01
Yes, 4 more days!!!
Apr 26, 2013 @ 12:31:29
Hooray! The earrings you made are beautiful, and it’s so sweet to hear that purple-love runs in your family. I’m a firm believer that earrings are one of the great spices of life. (I often plan my outfit around my earrings, and definitely feel naked without them. ) Enjoy the rest of your fabulous visit with your mom!
Apr 29, 2013 @ 11:36:14
Oh, thank you so much! I was totally thinking of you when I made them! I definitely considered it an act of admiration:) I still have a lot to learn, but it has been really fun so far!