I admit I'm a copycat. I see something wonderful on another blog, and suddenly I must have it! (Within reason, of course. I'm still my frugal self, after all.) Anyway, just before my birthday last week I saw
these on
Scout's blog, then again on
Amy's. I was suddenly in love. About the same time, my husband was wondering what I might want for my birthday. Easy-peasy!
Now I have my own beautiful pile of beads.
In case you didn't read about these, they're
Zulugrass, beads of grass(!) hand-dyed by
Maasai women in Kenya. It's awesome jewelry made by very talented women, and some of the profit from your purchase goes back to them. Very cool. I have a feeling I'll be adding more strands to my stash (a new stash!) in the future.
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So pretty! One of the local shops here sells those. I must give them another look.
Now why did you have to do that? Being a mom of three young kids, I don't get out all that much. I had no idea they even existed until now. Again, why? I love them! They will be perfect for birthday gifts and maybe just one for me too.
Thanks for he information about the collage. I am going to give it a go by hand with my photo program. We'll both be copycats.
I appreciate the comment about the cake too - it was a lot of work, so I love the compliments!
Heather
oh they are beautiful.. I may have to copy too, and get some for the store!
Leslie, this post makes me laugh! Why? Because I read Scout's post and hunted these down in my locale as well! Yesterday found me trying on *uncountable* combinations, to the point where I left without anything...but with plans to calm down and go back on Friday to make a final selection. :-)
They are SO pretty!! (And a good cause, too...how can you resist?)
oh my GOSH those are cool! and so many places in town to find 'em! :)
Those are way cool! I just might have to look into those. Besides, I like buying stuff that directly helps the people who make it :o)
They are wonderful! You are so hip, Leslie!
These are beautiful and now I want to copy. Hey it is all inspiration and the dissemintation of.
Ever since I saw them on Scouts blog, I have wanted them too!
Happy Birthday! What a great gift.
beautiful! i've seen those on a few blogs lately but that closeup photo makes it sooo much more tempting!
scout and i are chatting right now and are happy to have you join us in zululust!
you picked gorgeous colors. :-)
Aren't they the BEST!?
so neat and colorful!
Those are so very cool!
Oh my - I need something that pretty too. Great find!
I love these! Did you buy them online? I can only find a necklace with woden beads at the back. I'd love to get some bracelets like yours. It would make a perfect gift for my SIL.
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