2016 Secret Beadalong – Day 1 – The Indecisive Beader

So National Beading Week 2016 has begun, and I’m taking part by joining Jean Power’s Secret Beadalong again. I really enjoyed last year’s so far I love this one too. I picked my beads a few weeks ago, and did my prep work as instructed, and now here’s my Day 1 beading:

Beaded Bead 1

Beaded Bead 2

Beaded Bead 3

Cute, fun, and not too tricky – a lovely trio. See you tomorrow!

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