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Eye candy: BJP finishes

August 20, 2009 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

atkinsRobin Atkins (Beadlust) reviews how participants in last year’s Bead Journal Project finished their works for display — with scads of fabulous photos. I accidentally spent a half-hour with this post, studying details, absorbing colors, admiring ingenuity, and sighing wistfully. So be prepared: Turn off the phone and get a fresh hot beverage before you go see the post.

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  1. Robin Atkins says

    August 20, 2009 at 10:59 am

    Thanks, Denise!!! I love it that you took your time with my post and absorbed the details. Did you click to enlarge some of the pictures? The Bead Journal Project has 260 participants this year, from 16 different countries! Although it’s not required, many of us stay connected through the internet, encouraging each other when the creative muse is hiding. Through our blogs, we up the bar by inspiring each other with our beading and our ideas. I hope some of your readers will come over and take a look! Thanks again, Robin

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