Got Bugs?

There is something about amber that fascinates me.   I have never been a fan of the color yellow, yet I find myself drawn to this beautiful bead.

Perhaps it is the fact that the bead is composed of ancient tree resin -- maybe from the first tree ever created?

Or it may be the beautiful inclusions in the bead that sparkle and shine in the light? 

Or maybe it is is because if one looks very carefully, they may find that a poor, unsuspecting bug has met his demise and has been fossilized for all eternity in a bead? 

Yes, there is a bug in my amber.  (Do you see him?)

What's in your amber?

(Trollbeads Amber bead purchased from Swiss Flower and Gift Cottage)

Trollbeads USA Halloween Giveaway!

Trollbeads USA is giving away a free Inner Glow bead!  The Inner Glow bead is a stunning white bead that glows green in the dark.  It would be a great addition to any Trollbeads collection! 
Entry details can be found in Trollbeads USA Instagram profile.

 I don't have any Halloween-themed items, but that didn't stop me from composing this bracelent for my entry.  Dragons, wolves, owls and other things that creep in the night are spooky enough for me! (yes, there is a bug in that amber...)

What will be on your wrist this All Hallow's Eve?  

Bead index (clockwise from bottom): Trollbeads' Wise owl,  Blue Tiger's Eye,  Grey Wolf,  Forest Mist,  Sunbeam Spacer,   White Steel,  Iron Wolf,  White Steel, Sunbeam Spacer,  Maple Syrup Amber,  Grey Wolf,  Black Onyx,  Happy Dragon,  plain lock.