Fun With My Girlies

Yesterday I had the girlies (as Jen1 would say) over so we could make some beaded zipper pulls or scissor fobs from my vast stash of beads. We had booked the date about 6 weeks ago. Jen1 and Poppy both still work and Poppy is very involved with her grandchildren so it's hard to find time when all of us can get together with the two of them.

I have a LOT of beading supplies and was hoping many would get used up. This is only a smattering of beads from my stash. 

I showed how I use lobster claw clips, crimping beads, and Beadalon wire (7), 

beads, and charms to make the zipper pulls, often coordinating with the accompanying project bag.

Jeanette brought a tin full of beads, too. Some had been impressed with the vast selection at Michaels and picked up some beads and findings suiting their own tastes.

It was so fun sitting together and chatting while we industriously worked on our creations. I didn't take enough photos but this is what Jennifer achieved in the session.

We also discussed the little SW Ontario road trip we're planning for a couple of days next month. Since we're not going to the US for at least 3.5 more years, we are taking the opportunity to explore our own beautiful province.

Jen1 did some investigating and found us a suite hotel in St Jacobs. Reservations have been made.  I invited my nieces to join us for all or part of the shop hop and they're coming too and will be staying at the same hotel. 

Speaking of reservations, in Google, I clicked on the link to make a reservation, and was directed to a third party. I then remembered that I have a loyalty card for the same hotel chain so went through that website and saved $100 PER NIGHT! So it pays to try and book directly with the hotel rather than Booking dot com or some such website. At the very least it is worth investigating both ways to see if there is a cheaper choice.

For me, spending time with my girlies is like breathing pure oxygen. I am so fortunate to have these folks in my life that really 'get' me.