A few weeks ago I went to my first ever bead show. This particular show was hosted by Rings n Things, a bead and jewelry supply company based in Spokane, Washington. Apparently they travel around the country putting on a whole bunch of these fabulous bead shows. It’s a great time.
I had not idea what to expect. I waddled into a big room filled with tables that were overflowing with beads of all kinds. Glass beads, wood beads, sparkly beads, elegant beads and even some silly fun beads. I had no idea where to start. Since we tend to be surrounded by penguins all the time, I didn’t have a plan for what kind of beads to buy. So I just wandered around for a while until something caught my eye.
I also had the chance to chat with Mr. Kim Crosby. He’s a real trooper. Denver had just had one of those crazy spring snow storms, so Kim and his air traveling crew had to battle the airport choas, lost luggage and still arrive happy and ready to show beads… then head on to the next location.
Although the camera girl and I don’t do a ton of beading, we went to this event because Rings n Things took the time to call and personally invite us to attend. Seems to me that with the boom of email and internet communications, fewer companies stop to reach out personally… so I wanted to see what other great things they were up to. It’s a great bunch! I’m abslutely glad I went.
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