I don't have pics to show yet but I TOTALLY GOT IT!!!!!!
I even tried my hand at a daffodil and while my first attemt wasn't perfect it was without a doubt a daffodil! I poked and prodded the glass too. Got points and creases in my flower petals. The best advice was how much transparent to add to the petals, I was putting way too much on and wasn't allowing the solid to come up around the transparent. I was so excited as I was making the bead and getting it right that I was shaking. Had to just sit and flash the bead til I got myself calmed down!!!
Thank you so much for your help everyone!!!!!!!!! Sometimes the most simple of explainations are the best!!!
Vikki