Another Purchase!

Here's another purchase I made while on vacation! Beth Hemmila, from HINT, on etsy, makes the most beautiful charms. I have been eyeing them for a while, and finally decided to buy one! This one is called happiness. I just love it!

Later, I should have my first beaded bead that's good enough for sale in my etsy store! It's a really pretty blue one - when it's ready, I'll let you know!

Comments

Kristin said…

Don't you love Hint charms? I bought my first one recently too, and now I think I need them all! Can't wait to see your beaded bead!

March 30, 2009 at 9:49 AM

SummersStudio said…

Sue, I could swear that you are on your own personal economic stimulous crudsade. I love Beth's work as well. And I'm looking forward to seeing the new beaded bead. I'm afraid I would never have the patience to do those.

March 30, 2009 at 9:59 AM

SueBeads said…

I do love the hint charms, I would love a pair to make earrings! LeAnn- you are right, I am spending too much! the lady at the savannah bead store said the same thing!!!

March 30, 2009 at 12:28 PM

Leslie said…

Sue, this is scary. I just purchased (yesterday)the hummingbird from Hint. I love her charms too! Looking forward to your Etsy reveal.

March 30, 2009 at 1:03 PM

Beth Hikes said…

Sue, I feel like a little fly on your wall. What fun to hear everyone enjoying charms from Hint. I'm glad you love this little bird and really appreciate you sharing it with your readers! If you have something finished with it, I'd love you to add it to our growing Flickr Hint Gallery: http://www.flickr.com/groups/hint/

April 9, 2009 at 3:35 PM

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