February 8th, 2010
Big Papa Human Powered Transportation to the Rescue!
It's Day 5 in Tucson, and the feet are sore.  Determined to make it to the Gem Mall with giggles in tow, Trudy and I took a Tucson-style taxi.  What fun we had! I'm new at posting video on this blog, but be sure to CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW to ...
February 8th, 2010
Fun at the Tucson Holidome!
We went to the Holidome Show yesterday and had so much fun.  When we arrived at the show, we were greeted by Roy from Sun City.  Roy teaches jewelry making and loves working with Wubbers.  He brought us the most fabulous gifts that he made--he is quite the artisan.  He ...
February 8th, 2010
Looking for Trouble and Making New Friends!
We are definitely out looking for trouble in Tucson at the Gem and Mineral Show, and in the process, we have made a few new friends!  You can see that Trudy and I have our "serious shopper" roller bags and are all decked out in Wired Up Beads attire, but ...
February 8th, 2010
If You Think You Are Seeing Things…
Not to worry--it's not your eyes!  We are just beginning a WUBsite makeover, so when you are visiting our site, you may see some changes in progress.  Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to make visiting Wired Up Beads more fun than ever! Trudy and I ...
February 8th, 2010
Mystic
A working antique drawbridge, gently rocking sail boats, and cozy seaside cottages fronted with colorful English-style gardens were some of the sights that were part of a trip to Mystic, CT.  Such a charming town, it was even more complete with a beautiful bead store named "You've Got to Be ...
February 8th, 2010
Steaming in Connecticut!
I'm steaming, but not the least bit hot.  Denny and I are in Connecticut and we took a ride on the old Essex Steam Train.  The weather was perfect--not too hot and not too cold--just right.  The creaking tracks and the gentle rocking back and forth of the old, perfectly ...
February 8th, 2010
Bead & Button Show–We’re “Almost” Recovered!
Trudy and I have "almost" recovered from our trip to the Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee.  It was our first time to attend this show.  We went up early so that we could take classes from Joe Silveras on fusing Argentium, Beverly Gilbert on "Beads and Metal," and Joan ...
February 8th, 2010
Saturday, April 25–Open House, Trunk Show, and Torch Demonstrations
Join WUB for a day filled with fun, fire, food, and beads.  We will be open to welcome you from 10:00 to 4:00 to show you around our new facility and introduce you to Wired Up Beads University (WUBU for short!).  Please click HERE for our address and directions. Whether you ...
February 8th, 2010
Debbie Malone Classes Have Been Scheduled–Just Too Much Fun!
Creative from her head all the way down to her toes, Debbie Malone will inspire you to to create your own fun, bodacious masterpieces.  I met Debbie last year on Gallery Night in Fort Worth at the Stonegate Mansion.  I fell in love with her work and have hoped ever ...