Santa brought me an early present yesterday…it landed right in my mailbox. Truthfully, it was a little gift to myself. Some of my new favorite recycled glass button beads. In three colors! Cobalt, turquoise, and a deep red. And I’m making up some pretty earrings this afternoon.
First, I apply a coat of Renaissance Wax and give each piece a good buffing. I like what it does to the finish and coating provides some measure of protection against accidental scratching of the glass surface.
I love these because they are made of recycled glass, but even more for their luminous colors. My poor attempts to photograph them with the sunlight behind failed miserably. You’ll just have to take my word that they are even more gorgeous if you have short hair like me…or wear your hair in a party up-do.
Cobalt, yummy! ❤
Good luck, Robin! (Psst…cobalt is my favorite too.)
Lynda, that for your raffle. I love all of the colors and will take whichever is available. Happy Holidays, Juanita
Hi, Juanita… All the colors are ready to go. If you win, you can tell me then!
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the turquois!
Fingers crossed for you,Regina!
I love all the colors, but this close to Christmas, it has to be red. I do love the estrings you made.
That would be earrings. Auto correct is the worst thing that ever happened to my spelling.
Ha! This happens to me all the time, Cheryl! Your name’s in the hat!
Hi Lynda,
I love the cobalt blue! Have a very Merry Christmas! Mary
Thank you, Mary! Merry Christmas to you, too!
the 23rd….the day i officially become a senior citizen….yay me!!!! turquoise…reminds me of the beautiful grecian seas 🙂
Oooh…the turquoise waters sound amazing! I’m ahead of you age wise by about six months. Congratulations!
Such a kind, generous thing for you to do, Lynda! Merry Christmas to you and yours. I love them all, but, cobalt is my favorite. Grace and Peace to everyone. Lois
Happiest of Holidays to you as well, Lois! (Don’t tell anyone, but the cobalt is my fav too.)
So nice of you, I love the way you wrapped the button beads! If I win, I would love the red ones.
Red…Perfect for the holidays. Fingers crossed, Candy!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity and techniques! Cobalt is the colour I love.
Hello, Vangie! You’re name is in! Thanks for playing.
Red is beautiful.
Hi, Sandy! Hope all is well with you and Merry Christmas!
I enjoy your blog and find it helpful and inspirational. Thank you! The turquoise are my favorite. Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you, too, Jo-Ann!
Love all your things! Red, I think, though I love the cobalt!
It is hard to choose from these pretty colors! Red it is!
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How nice of you to have a giveaway. Love them all, but especially the turquoise. Merry Christmas .
My pleasure, Jane! And Merry Christmas to you, too…
What a sweetie you are! I love all three colors, but that cobalt is really grabbing me. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Shirley! Your name is in the hat!
These earrings are absolutely beautiful! Thank you so very much for offering to share these with us! Pretty please count me in! I think I like the Cobalt the best but would be very happy with any of them! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Angi Mullis dj2isme@aol.com
Thank you for joining in the fun, Angi! Merry Christmas!
Lynda,
What a lovely way to spread the creativity, joy, and fun of beading with others! Merry Christmas to you! I’m partial to the red, although any of these beautiful colors would be a welcome addition to my earring wardrobe!
I found these colors to be irresistible, too, Judy! You’re in!
Thanks for the giveaway, Lynda. I love all three colors so you can surprise me.
Carolyn
Surprises are fun! Good luck!
Hello – Where did you find the recycled glass button beads? Thanks and Merry Christmas! Robin
Hi, Robin…I did have a bit of a search to find these, but this Etsy shop has a pretty good selection…lots of recycled glass.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/valerval?ref=shopinfo_shophome_leftnav
Merry Christmas to you!
Love them all😀 but red preferably🙏🏽. Ty & happy holidays☃🎁
Hello, Beth! Happy to put your name in…Happy Holidays to you and yours!
I love your glass buttons. Especially the Cobalt. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Cindi! The cobalt is my favorite, too…it just glows in the light!
Always a treat to open your news!
I learn more just seeing your colors and combos. But it’s your enthusiasm that gets to me. Inspiring.
My fav is turquoise. It’s my birthstone. Aren’t I lucky?
Merry Christmas and Happy 2016
Katie
I’m a fan of anything in the blue family, including these turquoise glass beads. Thank you for your very kind words, Katie!
I would give these to my daughter and she would love the blue
Morning, Noreen! What a lovely gesture to your daughter…Keeping my fingers crossed for you!