>Treasured Beaded Snowflake Bag
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I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I must have been good because I got everything I wanted this year! Here's one gift from my sister that I'd like to share with you - a vintage beaded handbag to add to my collection! The beaded snowflake pattern on this bag is coming apart from the metal frame a bit, but almost all beads are intact! It's difficult for me to tell the age of this bag, but the tag inside says it was made in Hong Kong. I don't think it's very old, but it is very pretty! Perfect for the holiday season! What did you get for Christmas?? :)

Just a couple other news tidbits. First, I have selected a winner for my final Lark Books giveaway. Michelle Mach will receive a brand new copy of Marcia Decoster's 'Beaded Opulence'! (yay!!) Michelle is an accomplished freelance writer and jewelry designer. She helped launch the Beading Daily newsletter (published by Interweave) in 2007! Please stop by Michelle's website to learn more about her and for links to some of her free beading projects! :)

Also today, Talisman Studios selected my beaded owl painting, The Messenger, to be in an Etsy Treasury! It's entitled 'Owl Be There'! I am so thrilled because I love owls! I think this is my favourite Treasury, yet! Please stop by to check it out, then let me know.. which owl is your favourite, and what kind of beaded bird painting should I make next?? :D