Greetings:

Every once in a while we trip across some sayings that just seem to resonate! Two puns which are fun versions of common advice are: "Don't worry, bead happy!" and "Bead-lieve in yourself and anything is possible." So many of us find that beading is a happy, even meditative activity that transports our thoughts away from daily issues because we are doing something creative. And it is surprising what you can accomplish when you believe in yourself.

November weather is usually conducive to spending more time indoors and maybe encourage us to do more creative work. Certainly working with colourful beads can give us pleasure in comparison with the frequent grayness we see in November until we get some snow. The holiday season is fast appraoching and many people especially enjoy receiving gifts made by hand. Hand made cards with a beaded or wire design are popular with people who "don't want anything". Little gifts like key chains, earrings, brooches, tree ornaments and book marks are a good way od using up leftover beads. Maybe you know people who could use a beaded name tag.

We wish all of you an inspiring and creative November! All the best.

Meredith, Brent and Carrie