What are you thinking...

...about those new acrylic pieces on one of my fav bead shops--Lima Beads?  I have to admit. They are not something I would design with. I'm not a snob about acrylic or really nice plastic-type beads. I have a stash of colorful acrylics. But those are huge & I haven't warmed up to making huge, chunky jewelry. So you guys can have my share & post some pics of your creations. Who knows? Maybe your work will change my mind! But I think not...

Welcome Limabuddies & Chicks!

Yes, here it is! This is our place. The Limabuddies united. The Chickies reunited!

By the way, I found Lima after the chicks were formed. I had no idea what the "chicknames" were all about. Thank you for the history lesson, puppychick & CAS!

This is an introductory post to go over a few requests & dare I say, rules?

My vision statement:
To blab & gush about gems & jewels, to support & encourage one another in our art, to freely share our expertise including tutorials if you like, and to expand our friendships & create new ones.

This is not a platform to sell our wares. I'll assume we all create jewelry or would like to do so. I don't want to buy your stuff & you don't want to buy mine. (But if you do, please visit my Etsy shop--JGBRainbowDesigns!). Yes, I'll be happy to share links to your commercial sites. Just no sales pitch here...

I will try my best to stay on top of the blog. But I do have a life that includes jewelry design & construction. Oh, and a wonderful husband! And two adult daughters who no longer live at home yet have access to my time & love whenever they desire💖

This is my first blog so be gentle!

Now let's go!