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Shopping for supplies is my favorite part about making jewelry.  I could go from shop to shop all day long, spending hundreds & hundreds of dollars.  Actually, the best part is getting home and going through every item, organizing, pricing, laying it all out.
Unfortunatley, Charlotte only has a few bead stores that are worth a damn, and they are extremely overpriced and bead shows only come around every few months.

I've been a huge fan of etsy since I discovered it a few years ago.  I created a "store" and listed my items but didn't have the time to dedicate myself 100%.  Even though I don't sell on etsy anymore, I check it out a few times a day...it's an addiction.  Last Thursday I made my first purchase!!  I found a great vendor that sells chain, beads, findings, etc for next to nothing.  36ft of chain for $4.99.  Yes please!  I hit the etsy jackpot and cannot wait for my items to deliver. 

So long bead shops, I'm buying on etsy from here on out.  While the experience is a bit different, the savings are worth it!  Will my treasures arrive today?!!??!!?