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Don't you just love these earrings???? I adore them! They were a surprise from happyasaclam and I feel quite like that happy little clam wearing them right now! They are beautiful! Does she know me, or what?! Please, if you have not already, stop by her shop and check out her beautiful designs. The craftsmanship is excellent. They would make a great gift - for yourself ;) Thank you, Ketti! LOVE them!

I made this tunic recently with this sweet dot fabric I found on sale at Sew, Mama, Sew!
The pattern can be found here. You all know how I love Sew Serendipity patterns. This one is from the Juliet Tunic. I used sleeves from my latest sewing book . . . photos and projects to come later.

Glass Beads & Grosgrain

So, for a while j crew has been selling necklaces like this for a very high price. But, for under $5 you can make your own, thanks to the guidance of Martha Stewart. Here is her tutorial on how to make them The instructions call for jade beads, at $21 for 25. Instead, I bought my beads from Fusion Beads which is where she recommends you buy the beading cord. I bought 2 pkg. of the glass beads in size 8, the largest size they come in (while the tutorial calls for size 16). Adjust the size of cord you need accordingly. Fusion Beads is great because it is always free shipping, and you get a free gift with your first purchase. The total I spent was approxamately $5. Getting nearly constant compliments on it? Priceless!