Thanks everyone your so kind
middithree - this is my first beading project and take it from me although the beads look sooooo gorgeous they are a real pain so I suggest starting with something a little less bead intensive than I did!! If this wasn't going to be a present I think I would have put her away for a while and maybe she would have become a dreaded UFO Arrgh!!
Anyway Im really excited because..........
She's all finished
I did cheat a little and missed the swirly beads out that are supposed to be on the front of her dress, but my aunt will never know and I think it really doesn't need them....she has enough bling imho!
Can't believe the difference taking a photo in the daytime can make, the colours really show up on this photo.
Just got to get her framed now....I will try and post another pic when thats all done.
YAY!! on to the next project
