Cody Old West Show

June 5-7 the crew was down in Forth Worth for Brian La Belle's Cody Old West Show. 

The event was held at the Roy Rogers Convention Center. 

Here are some pics of setting up for the show.

 Set up was delayed because the booth wall had the wrong color paper on the wall..
 "Things happen" but it best to remain calm.

 Mike made the executive decision to set up the big stuff to draw interest to the booth.

In addition to having the wall papered in the wrong color we forgot to bring the table covers.   Both problems were solved, but doing so ate some of our set up time. 

Courting Songs

The world seems set aright when the courting frogs come out to sing in May.  

Oh! Shoot!

"Have Gun.  Will travel."

Wear one of these beaded holsters on a chain and let the world know you believe in being ready to defend a cause - in style.

Things for Your Pocket

In process are pocket BB games.  Here are the little, original, handdrawn images for the cases.

Here is a classy beaded covered compass - an excellent gift for a hiker.

Six Shooter

 

 

The guns are laid out on the table.

Before long they will be loaded (with pretend ammo) and ready in a beaded holster.

 

Beading a Candy Box

 

Before beads are sewn on the box is fitted with a deer hide cover. On this particular box all of the hide is covered.

 

Finishing work includes a decorative beaded edge.

Stocking the Shelves with Art

 

The display cabinet is filling up with work for upcoming shows.

 

 

Beaded heart shaped candy boxes are a new addition to the portfolio.  Lined with decorative papers, these boxes can lay or hang on the wall.  They are perfect of special keepsake items like love letters, locks of hair, and wedding vows.