I've always had a thing for fruit.  Paintings, fabric, etc.. - our home is filled with images of pineapples, pears and oranges.  So, it's probably not a surprise that I adore fruit jewelry.   I discovered plastic fruit beads at B'Sue's and bought 3 or 4 bags worth.  Don't believe me?  Here's the proof:
They didn't stay in the jar for long. I had made a resin spoon of Carmen Miranda, but she needed way more fruit that the few pieces included in the spoon. Here's she is in all her tutti-frutti fabulousness:
I didn't stop at Carmen. Who doesn't need a convertible charm bracelet/necklace covered in plastic fruit? 
 
                
               
             
            