At Home with my Beads 👀👀👀

I don’t think any of us would disagree that the last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of CRAZY. Our lives have been turned upside-down, inside-out, and backwards. In what seems like just a matter of moments, and before the dust could even settle, everything just… STOPPED. Stores and businesses closed their doors, restaurants are no longer open, and our kids won’t go to school for who knows how long. Many of us find ourselves at home, feeling somewhat trapped and isolated from our regular routines and people. We are becoming especially cautious of our surroundings, our health, and of the world around us. If you know me well, you know that I LOVE people, and that this is driving me nuts.

Like… seriously… THIS...IS…DRIVING…ME…NUTS!!!!

I miss The Shoppe, I miss you guys, and miss your smiling faces! I miss the creative spirit we share. Although this separation is hard on us all, and I know that it is important, I look forward to getting back to “Normal” with all of you. In the meantime… Let’s get CREATIVE! What is everyone working on while you are home? Please join our Facebook group HERE, and show us what you are up to! I don’t have any beading to share (YET!), because I’ve been VERY busy working on the website. I will continue to list new items and patterns as we go along, so stay tuned!

Also, our big announcement… Friday NIGHT, April 17th, at 4 pm, we are going to host a virtual BAM! YES! That’s right! You can make yourself comfortable at home, in your pajamas (please wear pajamas!), with YOUR favorite snacks, drinks, and BEADS! We’re going to meet each other online to catch up, be inspired, and GOOF OFF! We will be utilizing the ZOOM app, but you won’t need to download it, just click HERE. You will need the meeting ID and password to join.

Meeting ID: 900 346 202

Password: 027436

If you aren’t comfortable being “on camera”, please come anyway! You can join without video, and jump in on the conversation! I’m so excited! I can’t wait to get together! I miss you all so much!

You guys, this stinks. I mean… it REALLY STINKS! I can’t wait until this is over, but I believe we are going to get through it. The best way to do that is to STICK TOGETHER. Please message me if you need anything, or even if you just want someone to pray with/for you. I’m here, and I love y’all.

Keep an eye on the website! I’ve finally had time to work on it, and I’ve been listing patterns and some new kits. More is coming! Please utilize texts or Facebook messenger if there is something you need, and I will do MY VERY BEST to work something out.

I’ve said from the very beginning that Annie’s Bead Shoppe is “more than just a bead store.” We are a COMMUNITY. Let’s stick together, and we will get through this. Love you all, and see you soon!

-Dana Ann