Oh I know I can buy the beads, Sharon... but I see them so often in the thrift store that I have put them on my list of things to look for! The thrill of the hunt is part of the fun. Hubby and I have a cheap date day every Sunday. He works so much that Sunday morning was the only "safe" time for us to plan anything together. So we go bowling at cheap rates a town about 10 miles over and then to two-three thrift stores on the way home.