Fun Finds from FireMountain

One of the perks to being published in Bead Trends magazine is the gift certs from FireMountain Gems.


I was having problems finding my creative vein a few weeks back and decided to add a few things to my inventory. I used couple of my gift certs i have had stashed and got this fun mess.



H202179CH 6x4 aluminum chain, gunmetal finish
H201805CH 22x15 twisted aluminum chain
H206489FY 8x4.5 copper bead cap
H206488FY 10x5 copper bead cap
H208804MB 12x6 copper bead cap

I can't wait to get stared!

On a Copper Kick with Rings & Things

Since becoming a Blog Partner with Rings & Things, I have had the oppurtuinity to try so many new and exciting products. It has allowed me to try things I never would have before and has also got me hooked on a few things that I can not live with out.

One of them is copper.

I have been on a copper kick and I don't see it ending soon :)

This last go round along with my order to Rings & Things, I also able to add a few items to the list 'gratis' for being a Blog Partner. So what did I choose??

Copper :) I chose several different copper beads to use as accents with my new summer pieces. To me, copper is a great accent to summer. It is warm and inviting, the way it tarnish's it has an old friend feel - a comfort to me.

Here are some things accented with those great copper beads!

Sesame jasper slabs, accented with Czech crystals and 26-823 Bead, Copper Plated, Triangle Heishi (Copper Plated) * I love these Heishi beads, the go with any design. The copper plating most likely will prevent them from tarnishing to quickly and keep them bright. A great accent to the dark faceted crystals.


Dyed crazy lace agate, carnelian and quartz with 49-954-05-AC Bead, Cast, Flower, 5mm (Antiqued Copper Plated) * accents. Here is the SQUEEEEE for me - can you see the little copper bicones? (26-814-13 Bead, Copper, Bicone, 3mm (Copper) *) Next to the toggle? OMG they are the coolest thing ever! I love them. Can you get them faceted? I would have no need for swarovski crystals again!


Here is some fun with the triangle heishi beads and the bicones. Want a bead cap? Need a bead cap? Don't have a bead cap? Create the illusion of a bead cap by stacking these little beauties on your bead! They make the perfect accent to these earrings!





Not only has Rings & Things encouraged me to work with and try new products - they also entice me with things like this - Seriously!!!



I can't stand it!!! I am counting down the days when they will be in town for the bead tour. I can't wait to see this stuff up close and personal. I'll have my camera and will take lots of pics! Stay tuned kids there is so much more coming!!


*FTC compliance disclosure: the '*' items mentioned in this post credited to Rings & ThingsBlog Partner Program. These items are for review or design purposes. Find out more about the Rings & Things Blog Partner Program were provided as a promotional gift as part of the

New Stuffs From Rings & Things!!!

I got my order just in time!! Am putting together pieces for the big show this weekend and my order from Rings & Things has arrived!

Look what I got!!




41-559 Crimp Tube, 2x2mm, "Size 2" (Sterling Silver)
61-810-19-87 Beadalon® Wire, 19 Strand, 0.015", 100' Spool (Bright Steel)
26-823 Bead, Copper Plated, Triangle Heishi (Copper Plated) * $8.00
22-313-CU Trade Bead, 3-4mm Barrel Heishi (Copper) * $7.50
47-406-SP Wire, Copper, 22g, Round, 125' (Solid Copper) (Not Pictured)
47-910-21 Wire, Stainless Steel, 21g, Square, 14.8' (Stainless Steel)
39-190-12-8 Clasp, Toggle, Cast, 12mm (Copper Plated)
47-900-20 Wire, Stainless Steel, 20g, Round, 19.7' (Stainless Steel)
47-900-24 Wire, Stainless Steel, 24g, Round, 39.4' (Stainless Steel)
41-256-03-00 Crimp, Tube, "Size 3", Variety Pack (Various Platings)
47-400-SP Wire, Copper, 18g, Round, 50' (Solid Copper) (Not Pictured)
47-900-22 Wire, Stainless Steel, 22g, Round, 32.8' (Stainless Steel)
37-505 Head Pin, 1.5", 0.020" Diameter (Sterling Silver)
26-840-01-AC Bead, Brass, Heishi, 7x3mm (Antiqued Copper Plated) * $12.00 (my favorites)
37-415-3 Head Pin, 1.5", Thin (Silver Plated)
49-954-05-AC Bead, Cast, Flower, 5mm (Antiqued Copper Plated) * $12.63
26-814-13 Bead, Copper, Bicone, 3mm (Copper) * $4.40
47-408-SP Wire, Copper, 20g, Round, 79' (Solid Copper) (Not Pictured)
37-099-15-7 Head Pin, 1.5", Standard, Ball End (Antiqued Copper Plated)
34-963 French Hook Ear Wire, Plain, Argentium® Sterling Silver (Sterling Silver)
28-335-17 Bead, Glass, Calavera, Sugar Skull (Multicolor)
26-813-118 Bead, Copper, Flower, Rope (Antiqued Copper) * $7.75
47-402-SP Wire, Copper, 14g, Round, 20' (Solid Copper) (Not pictured)

Dave at Rings & Things was kind enough to let me pick out items for this months blog partner program. All of the items that are marked with '*' are part of this.

I am so EXCITED about the copper beads, especially the heishi cut copper beads. They are beautiful! The pictures on the site do not do them justice.

I bought more of the sugar skulls - they are soooo cute! Anne, my retailer at Tirza's Imports took everything I had made with these skulls and wanted more!

I ordered the stainless wire after having so many requests for it from customers who have nickle allergies. I can't wait to work with it.

There she is kids!! Now to get busy and get some stuff made.

Anyone have any simple/cheap/DIY display ideas? I want to give my booth some flare.

*FTC compliance disclosure: the '*' items mentioned in this post credited to Rings & ThingsBlog Partner Program. These items are for review or design purposes. Find out more about the Rings & Things Blog Partner Program were provided as a promotional gift as part of the

Mix and match fun

I used my gift cert from Bead Trends at Firemountain Gems last week. I am all about the random packages now.

Bulk buys - sellers choice. It is so much fun, and it pushes me outside of my comfort zone to create from these.

While going thru the bulk section I found these -




random bag of filigree and findings - I CAN'T WAIT TO PLAY!