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Tucson Gem Show – The Best Bead Show

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JC Herrell - she'll be at The Best Bead Show!

JC Herrell - she'll be at The Best Bead Show!

This blog is about glass. So you may wonder about todays title. I’m introducing some of you to the Tucson Gem Show. It’s sheer madness. It’s not one show, it’s about 30-40 shows that take over Tucson, AZ for about 3 weeks during the end of January through February. You can buy just about anything relating to gems, rocks, minerals and jewelry. So what does this have to do with glass? Well, you have to go over to The Best Bead Show to see. This is the showcase show for glass bead makers. And where you find bead makers you find glass and tools and other goodies related to making glass beads. Oh yeah, there are other shows that have glass bead makers but those shows don’t have Arrow Springs or Frantz Art Glass or Double Helix or Glass Alchemy…it’s one stop shopping for all of your glass needs. Can’t wait to go…

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Sunday Shout Out – Sleeping Plesiosaur Dragon

Another Sunday, another opportunity to celebrate the vibrant Etsy crochet community! In today’s Sunday Shout Out, we’re featuring a seller who embodies the spirit of handmade creativity and mystical charm.

SleekGrace creates patterns that are fun and in this case mystical. Their popular design, Sleeping Plesiosaur Dragon captures the magic of fairtales with its whimsical and heartwarming touches. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is sure to bring joy to your toy projects. 

Did you know? Etsy sellers like Sleek Grace are part of a global network of over 4.3 million independent creators. Even better, more than 90% of Etsy shops are women-owned, making each purchase a powerful way to support women in business.

Check out SleekGrace’s shop here and discover even more inspiring creations. Let’s spread the love for handmade. Don’t forget to join us next week for another story celebrating creativity and community!