One of the things I like most about beading...

is the portability factor.  Unlike many creative endeavours, especially those that require heavy equipment like metalsmithing, beading projects can be tucked in a purse or container and carried anywhere you go -  there for you and ready when you are!  I always have  projects packed in travel sized kits and ready to go so I can throw one in my bag at a moments notice.  In this small 3" x 5" x 1" container, I carry a metal bead scoop, a spool of thread, thread conditioner, beading needles, peepers, scissors, bead mat, tweezers, and small bags of seed beads - enough to keep me busy for days.  I even have enough room to stash some of my mini business cards!  Have beads - will travel!