Idea for all those leftover single beads

$4 sounds high to me if they are stretchy magic and beads. Those seem
really easy to make. Did you put a dot of glue on all your knots? Did she
wear one on either of her big toes? Pinky toe rings feel weird so that's
why I'm asking.

--
Starlia Klopman
www.klopmanstudios.com


"Kathy N-V" wrote in message
. giganews.com...
Manda and I were yakking, and she told me that all her friends are
sporting toe rings this summer, and that they purchase them at the
mall for ~$4 apiece. Then she described these $4 toe rings: a
single bead on clear Stretch Magic.

Of course she got the desired result: no way in heck am I going to
pay (or let Manda spend money, same thing) on something we can make
better and cheaper at home. So, I went to my big old bowl of
one-offs and grabbed a bunch of appropriate beads - mostly florals,
but there was a ladybug, a frog and a penguin bead. It took all of
ten minutes to make five toe rings, which Manda wore to my sister's
40th birthday party.

The beads I used are leftovers from bracelets and are mostly pressed
Czech glass. I used only one bead per toe ring, and made them a
little smaller than you'd normally think, because the ring goes over
the fat part of your toe and onto the skinnier part.

The kid loved them, and so did everyone else at the party - Manda
came home minus all her toe rings. They really are cute. With the
clear Stretch Magic, it looks like a single bead is magically
sticking to her toe. She also reported that they were
extraordinarily comfortable, and that she couldn't feet the elastic
thread or the knots, which was the gotcha I was worried about.

I like them, and think they look very cute with Birkies. I made the
kid another dozen of them tonight, and she can give them away or wear
them as she wishes. (If she tries to wear them with toe socks and
Birkies, I'll probably have to protest)

Kathy N-V

That is just the best idea!! I wear flip-flops (thongs, whatever) 90% of the time,
and I've always wanted to wear toe rings. Thanks for the idea of how to use the rest
of the Stretch Magic i bought...lol.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"Kathy N-V" wrote in message
. giganews.com...
Manda and I were yakking, and she told me that all her friends are
sporting toe rings this summer, and that they purchase them at the
mall for ~$4 apiece. Then she described these $4 toe rings: a
single bead on clear Stretch Magic.

Of course she got the desired result: no way in heck am I going to
pay (or let Manda spend money, same thing) on something we can make
better and cheaper at home. So, I went to my big old bowl of
one-offs and grabbed a bunch of appropriate beads - mostly florals,
but there was a ladybug, a frog and a penguin bead. It took all of
ten minutes to make five toe rings, which Manda wore to my sister's
40th birthday party.

The beads I used are leftovers from bracelets and are mostly pressed
Czech glass. I used only one bead per toe ring, and made them a
little smaller than you'd normally think, because the ring goes over
the fat part of your toe and onto the skinnier part.

The kid loved them, and so did everyone else at the party - Manda
came home minus all her toe rings. They really are cute. With the
clear Stretch Magic, it looks like a single bead is magically
sticking to her toe. She also reported that they were
extraordinarily comfortable, and that she couldn't feet the elastic
thread or the knots, which was the gotcha I was worried about.

I like them, and think they look very cute with Birkies. I made the
kid another dozen of them tonight, and she can give them away or wear
them as she wishes. (If she tries to wear them with toe socks and
Birkies, I'll probably have to protest)

Kathy N-V

What a neat idea!

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com

Let's see, can we say Hootchi Mama? tongue in cheek

j/k

--
Debbie (New Mexico)
Life is too short
"Kathy N-V" wrote in message
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On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 22:43:18 -0400, starlia wrote
(in message ):


$4 sounds high to me if they are stretchy magic and beads. Those seem
really easy to make. Did you put a dot of glue on all your knots? Did
she
wear one on either of her big toes? Pinky toe rings feel weird so
that's
why I'm asking.

It's an expensive mall, and this store (whose name escapes me) caters
to teens spending their parents' money. Lots of overpriced pretzel
shops and pricey clothing stores catering to teens. I gave my niece a
$50 gift certificate to that mall last year, and she claimed that she
couldn't find anything for that little money. (so sad, too bad.
Guess you'd better get a job)

I did put a dab of nail polish on all the knots to weld them, and
trimmed off the ends once the nail polish was dry. To test how they
feel, I just put one on each of my toes. Except for the one that is
way too small (oops), I can't feel these things at all. I have one
on my big toe as well, and it doesn't feel like anything is there.

I look extremely odd, wearing a nightgown, no shoes and ten toe
rings.

Kathy N-V

Thanks Kathy! What a great idea! I have two with rhinestones and the stretch
cord that I bought at the flea market for $8 each. I wear them all the time
cause they're just so comfortable, but I'm getting tired of the same ones
all the time. I've got tons of beads that would be perfect for toe rings and
I can't wait to try a few.
Dawn

Kathy N-V wrote:

I look extremely odd, wearing a nightgown, no shoes and ten toe
rings.

Heh. That strikes me as an illustration for a children's book -
Sleepy Time Adventures of the Toe Ring Fairy

Cheers,
Carla

I love your frugal ideas. Thanks for sharing them!
Diana

"Kathy N-V" wrote in message
. giganews.com...
Manda and I were yakking, and she told me that all her friends are
sporting toe rings this summer, and that they purchase them at the
mall for ~$4 apiece. Then she described these $4 toe rings: a
single bead on clear Stretch Magic.

Of course she got the desired result: no way in heck am I going to
pay (or let Manda spend money, same thing) on something we can make
better and cheaper at home. So, I went to my big old bowl of
one-offs and grabbed a bunch of appropriate beads - mostly florals,
but there was a ladybug, a frog and a penguin bead. It took all of
ten minutes to make five toe rings, which Manda wore to my sister's
40th birthday party.

The beads I used are leftovers from bracelets and are mostly pressed
Czech glass. I used only one bead per toe ring, and made them a
little smaller than you'd normally think, because the ring goes over
the fat part of your toe and onto the skinnier part.

The kid loved them, and so did everyone else at the party - Manda
came home minus all her toe rings. They really are cute. With the
clear Stretch Magic, it looks like a single bead is magically
sticking to her toe. She also reported that they were
extraordinarily comfortable, and that she couldn't feet the elastic
thread or the knots, which was the gotcha I was worried about.

I like them, and think they look very cute with Birkies. I made the
kid another dozen of them tonight, and she can give them away or wear
them as she wishes. (If she tries to wear them with toe socks and
Birkies, I'll probably have to protest)

Kathy N-V

I look extremely odd, wearing a nightgown, no shoes and ten toe
rings.

Kathy N-V

You would look SO NORMAL here in Berkeley.
~~
Sooz

That is a super-cute idea! Thanks Kathy!

-Kalera
http://www.beadwife.com
http://www.snipurl.com/kebay


Kathy N-V wrote:
Manda and I were yakking, and she told me that all her friends are
sporting toe rings this summer, and that they purchase them at the
mall for ~$4 apiece. Then she described these $4 toe rings: a
single bead on clear Stretch Magic.
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I have no idea where the original posts are, so I'm piggy backing here, and
responding to the subject line .....ideas for single beads.

My toes are so wide, I don't want to add anything to them. And with temps
dipping below 40F, toe rings won't work when I have to put my feet into
anything.

Single beads are great for zipper pulls on parkas.
I used one to replace a lid knob that broke.

Tina







"Kalera Stratton" wrote in message
news
That is a super-cute idea! Thanks Kathy!

-Kalera
http://www.beadwife.com
http://www.snipurl.com/kebay


Kathy N-V wrote:
Manda and I were yakking, and she told me that all her friends are
sporting toe rings this summer, and that they purchase them at the
mall for ~$4 apiece. Then she described these $4 toe rings: a
single bead on clear Stretch Magic.
-snip-