November 18, 2011

My Newest Bead...

I know. You just never can tell what I'm going to write about, right? I love being a little unpredictable.

I recently purchased a new bead for my Troll bracelet. I found this Corgi bead on Etsy at NanjoDogz shop, and just had to have it! (By the way...She makes beads in other breeds, too. Just click on her shop name to she what she has available. If you don't see your breed, send her a message and ask.)
Nancy sculpted it from polymer clay, tinted it with just the right colors, and sealed it with varnish for protection.  It's lined with silver metal core so it slips nicely along my bracelet.
She even stamped a little paw print on the back. She also included care instructions. Unlike the glass beads, the clay beads shouldn't be submerged in water.

Other than that, her instructions to treat it with TLC really weren't necessary, because I'll treat it as carefully as each of the beautiful, handmade beads I've received from my dear friend, Marion. Marion even gave me the gorgeous silver acorn that always stays on my bracelet along with her paw print bead.
I think one of the cutest things about this little bead is that, if I look at it from just this angle, I even get the "Disapproving Corgi" look. It makes me smile every time.
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17 comments:

  1. How doggone cute is that, Donna!!!! Does she also make shih tzu and JRT's?!? Love your bracelet. Hope you and your family will have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  2. Oh Donna, that's just too precious. I'm sorry I haven't been by in a while, but I've been very involved with taking care of my mom. It's a 24/7 situation and I literally have to answer to a bell almost every hour. I'm very blessed to be spending this time with her, but it is exhausting, and with my chronic pain issues....well it's just not the best of circumstances.

    I miss chatting with you.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  3. Hi Donna, what a wonderful present. I just love it, and as you say, what anenchanting expression. You're a lucky lady. Blessings

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  4. Totally love the bead! She did a fantastic job sculpting it. The paw impression at the bottom of the bead it an adorable detail. Enjoy!

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  5. LOVE ALL that you write about~ and this bead is the cutest!
    Wishing you a beautiful weekend~

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  6. Unbelievable, you found a corgi bead! Amazing! I love it!

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  7. Absolutely precious. Love the Corgi stare. She has a cream Labrador retriever, too. Might have to put a whisper in Santa's ear :-)

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  8. I love it Donna - it's perfectly you!
    So much character in such a little bead and that last photo made me laugh out loud!

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  9. What a special bead for your bracelet. It is Corgilicious! Saturday Satisfactions to you dear...

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  10. OmGosh!! Its too cute and she caught just the perfect expression. What a great find!!

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  11. Love your bracelet! I'm a Pandora fan but I do have a few Troll. From what I understand the creators of Pandora and Troll are brothers. Very similar but I love the way Troll has a story for every bead. Love your doggy!
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  12. That is almost as cute as the real thing! Love that disapproving look, and the fact that you enlighten us with so many different things!

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  13. That is so cute! What a nice addition to your bracelet. I love the look on the Corgi's face.

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  14. Never was there a more perfectly matched bead to your bracelet, Enjoy!
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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Blessings, Donna