Bonny Beads

Beat the Heat with Some Etsy Dallas Treats

1. Pick a Bloomer by threeyellowstarfish
2. Whooping Crane Limited Edition Print by beethings
3. Crocheted Award Badge by modestambition
4. Persephone Square Button by bonnybeads
5. Large Blue Narwhal by Crochette
6. Whimsical Zipper Flower Brooch by artTdolls
7. Camera Strap Sleeves by fortheloveofjoy
8. Crochet Bow Brooches by SheepishKnitCrochet

Thank you to Anna from For the Love of Joy for sharing these lovely cool picks to beat this sizzling summer heat.

Weekend Guide May 26 - 29


Date: Thursday, May 26th
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Indie Genius 409 N. Zang Dallas TX 75208
Cost: Free
More Info: http://tinyurl.com/3tma8ex
Etsy Dallas Members Participating: bonny beads, Dowdy Studio, maggie may i, Regal Cottage, ReGeared


Date: Thursday, May 26th
Time: 7-10pm
Location: Smoke Parking Lot, 901 Ft.Worth Ave. Dallas, TX 75208
Cost: Tickets are $15 for KXT members, and $20 for non-members
Etsy Dallas Member Participating: Dowdy Studio

Date: Fri&Sat, May 27-28
Time: 11am-10pm both days
Location: Bolsa Cafe Parking Lot, 614 West Davis, Dallas TX 75208
Cost: Free
Etsy Dallas Member Participating: Dowdy Studio
Date: Friday, May 27, Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29
Time: Friday 7-10pm, Saturday 11-10, Sunday 12-6
Location: Fair Park
Cost: Free
Etsy Dallas Members Participating: Both Hands Studio, Kessler Craftsman

Member Spotlight: Bonny Beads

I've always had a fondness for (and jealousy of) people who could make their own lampwork glass beads. I've seen it done and it is no easy feat. That's why I'm so craftily in love with Bonny Beads, one of Etsy Dallas' new 2009 members.

Bonnie Beard is the woman behind Bonny Beads and, like all artists and crafters, she really loves what she does. "I love sitting down in front of my torch, with some music or an audio book, surrounded by glass and tools and perhaps a cat or two... a plethora of options for creativity all around me," she writes on her main web site.

My favorite beads for sale in her Etsy shop are a mix of greens and oranges she calls Caramel Apples. Delish!

If you missed her at the recent Etsy Dallas Spring Bash, stop by her Etsy shop where she offers free shipping for all U.S. orders.

posted by Stephanie of Tefi Designs