Bead Soup Give-A-Way

In celebration of Summer, I am offering a free Bead Soup give-a-way…

To enter to win a box of my Bead Soup Collection, simply tell me which Bead Soup you would like, and what project you have in mind!

Just so you know... starting this Friday (June 2)
I will be closing shop for the summer so I can spend time with my family...

ON-LINE STORE OPEN THROUGH JULY 2, 2010
www.gilbertdesigns.net
Bead Soup Collection
Seed Bead Medley
EYE FOR COLOR
Earthtone Color Wheels
Beaded Colorways (while supplies last)
Jewelry Instructions on CD

CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER
OPEN AGAIN IN OCTOBER, 2010

winner to be announced on Friday, June 2

Weekend Bliss

Just a quick trip
to visit family
in an idyllic spot
on Detroit Lake, Oregon

Thank you Joan and Janette for inviting us to your piece of paradise!

Summer Solstice

I spent mine watching my son in sailing lessons.

While a great blue heron ('Perry') watched on and waited for handouts from fellow fishermen.


And a lost blue parakeet evaded my outstretched hands - I hope he finds his way back home.

Turns out we hit the darkest June day record which made for a very cold swim test (including capsizing and righting the boat).

My son and a buddy shivered in towels...


and were captured by a photographer from the Seattle Times...

They made it on the front page article featuring our Pacific NW weather guru: Cliff Mass!

Milwaukee as the sun goes down 2

Milwaukee as the sun goes down

My Book has Sold Out!

I ordered books from my publisher to go directly to the Bead & Button Show... and they are sending me the last 26 copies!

Great news is that Beaded Colorways will go into a second printing - due out in September.

THANK YOU
dear readers - for your wonderful support, encouragement and for passing on the word!!

I'm on my way to the Bead & Button - hope to see you in Milwaukee!