They are GORGEOUS!!!! And just think of the possibilities of taking the layering techniques and tweaking it here and there. I'm a HUGE fan of that 3-D look.
I'm working on a very short (and free) tutorial for casing with clear when you have a design underneath which might help some with this bead (I haven't forgotten about you Tammy)! I've just been so busy with school starting up again after winter break - I'm trying to work on it here and there when I can.
Thanks again everyone!