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Tantalizing Tuesday 5/14/13

Published: 05-14-2013 03:23am
Posted In: Tantalizing Tuesday
It is another day, another bead - ops, that was supposed to be dollar, right??  Oh well, for me the beads are more fun than money...well, not really, because more money means I can buy more beads..... :) I hope that you day is wonderful and that you get to do something very Krafty today.  I will be working on finishing my bracelet, starting a new creations, trying to sell my tools and keeping track of all the other 'things in life'!!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   I just had to list this one... it is so fun and perfect for summer parties!!  Just look at those pea... » Read More

Manic Monday 5/13/13

Published: 05-14-2013 03:22am
Posted In: Manic Monday
What a weekend it was!!!  There was a wedding..... mothers day..... and lots of family time!!  What a great weekend!  Oh ya, there was a lot of beading too!!  Some of you saw the wonderful post by The M.O.M. Initiative.  They officially introduced the Jewels Around Mom's Heart line and got everything rolling!! I know I've talked a lot about the line over the last week, but I am just so proud of this venture!!  Not only did I get to create this great line, I get to custom make them for each one of the Mom's that order them, and then, I get to help support the great cause that The M.O.M. Initiative... » Read More

Weekend Re-Post 5/12/13

Published: 05-14-2013 03:21am
Posted In: Weekend Re-Post
Originally posted on  5/8/13   Today is yet another one of those great days were I get to show off some of my newest creations and I also get to start a new project!!  Life is so good!!  Since the announcement yesterday of the new line - Jewels Around Mom's Heart - there has been a great BUZZ!  I am so very excited about this venture...not only the jewelry but the great organization I get to work with. So, today, as I show off my newest creation for the line, please go check it out, read the story and perhaps support the great cause behind it. And if you would like,... » Read More

Weekend Re-Post 5/11/13

Published: 05-14-2013 03:20am
Posted In: Weekend Re-Post
Originally posted on 5/7/13 Today is the day!!! Well, yesterday was the day, but today is the day!!?!? :)  Yes, I am confusing this morning!! Yesterday I did a 'soft' showing of the new line of jewelry that I have created with the help of The M.O.M. Initiative.  Today, we do the OPENING of the line!!  There are currently about 15 different creations in the JEWELS AROUND MOM'S HEART line.  They ALL have a great heart - with the word MOM stamped on them - and they are also completely customizable with the birthstones of your choice!! That makes all these items all about the MOM who wears t... » Read More

Fascinating Friday 5/10/13

Published: 05-14-2013 03:19am
Posted In: Fascinating Friday
Good Morning to all!! I am sorry I missed my posting yesterday... actually it just 'slipped my mind'!!  I have been so excited and busy lately that somehow I just missed it!  Some of the new creations I have been working on have been not only keeping my fingers busy, but my mind too!!  For any of you have haven't seen the new line of creations, please go visit my studio.  I have to say that they have not only inspired me with the creation themselves, but the meaning and reason behind them has also inspired me!! Yesterday I finished (well, late last night) up my snake necklace, so you know what tha... » Read More

Wacky Wednesday 5/8/13

Published: 05-14-2013 03:17am
Posted In: Wacky Wednesday
Today is yet another one of those great days were I get to show off some of my newest creations and I also get to start a new project!!  Life is so good!!  Since the announcement yesterday of the new line - Jewels Around Mom's Heart - there has been a great BUZZ!  I am so very excited about this venture...not only the jewelry but the great organization I get to work with. So, today, as I show off my newest creation for the line, please go check it out, read the story and perhaps support the great cause behind it. And if you would like, you can also see the 'making of' video here... t... » Read More

Tantalizing Tuesday 5/7/13

Published: 05-08-2013 03:30am
Posted In: Tantalizing Tuesday
Today is the day!!! Well, yesterday was the day, but today is the day!!?!? :)  Yes, I am confusing this morning!! Yesterday I did a 'soft' showing of the new line of jewelry that I have created with the help of The M.O.M. Initiative.  Today, we do the OPENING of the line!!  There are currently about 15 different creations in the JEWELS AROUND MOM'S HEART line.  They ALL have a great heart - with the word MOM stamped on them - and they are also completely customizable with the birthstones of your choice!! That makes all these items all about the MOM who wears them!!   Here is what The M.O.M. Initia... » Read More

Manic Monday 5/6/13

Published: 05-08-2013 03:29am
Posted In: Manic Monday
Is it really Monday already??? REALLY??? I think I want to go back to the weekend, OK?? It rained for 4-5 days in a row and we didn't get to see the sun, and then.....YESTERDAY.....oh my!! The day was bright, shinny and beautiful!!  So, let's all go back to yesterday, OK??  It think if we ALL do it it would work, right??? :) Today I have a busy, FULL blog, so let's get going!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  I just HAVE to have a sale for MOTHERS DAY!!  Why? Because I am a mother and I love to share my adventures with you!!!  Then, you ask why 22%?  Well... » Read More

Fascinating Friday 5/3/13

Published: 05-08-2013 03:28am
Posted In: Fascinating Friday
It is Fascinating Friday and I hope you know what that means!!  It is also TREASURE HUNT FRIDAY!!!  I have the Treasure Hunt Logo in 5 new item listings... this time the studio section is from Grandmother's Stash!!  I am so excited!! Each item is marked at 50%+ down and all you have to do is find the logo and purchase it - to get this great price!!! BUT, remember, they go back up to regular price in the Morning!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here is where I got yesterday, although, I don't like it.  This morning I'll be starting over.....I just don't like the way i... » Read More

Thoughtful Thursday 5/2/13

Published: 05-08-2013 03:27am
Posted In: Thoughtful Thursday
Yesterday was one of those amazing days where I get to finish a project and also start a new one.... the BEST!  I also got to do laundry, dishes, the floors....uuggg....not the BEST, but it has to be done!!!   I picked a winner this morning for the most recent book, you can check here to see if YOU are the winner!! A Book for Beaders I also looked around my studio and found the section I think I am going to do the Treasure Hunt in..... I hope you like it too!!  It will be a fun one!! So, come back tomorrow and find out what section and if there is something you 'just can't resist'!! :) ~~~~... » Read More

Wacky Wednesday 5/1/13

Published: 05-08-2013 03:25am
Posted In: Wacky Wednesday
I have been beading like crazy - not usual - but there are more beads 'flying together' behind the scenes than usual.  I have 'hinted' about things happening over the past couple of weeks, and those things are ALMOST here!! I have to say that keeping some of this in has been very hard!! I am always so excited to show off my new creations and ventures!  But, we will both have to wait - just a little longer - before I show off EVERYTHING!!  Also, for those of you watching for my Treasure Hunt, remember, I have moved it to Friday, due to popular request! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... » Read More

Tantalizing Tuesday 4/30/13

Published: 04-30-2013 03:42am
Posted In: Tantalizing Tuesday
Today I get to show off my newest creation and start another one, for me.... perfect day!! I am going to also be working on designing a couple of NEW bracelets and items that I hope to get listed soon!!!   I was asked to move my TREASURE HUNT to Fridays, so I guess I'll wait another day or so to get those listing ready.... I am so excited about doing that again!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I not only finished, but I also did a mini shoot so that I could list this one this morning!!! I don't usually do metal and I usually do FULLY beaded creations, but this one just ... » Read More

Manic Monday 4/29/13

Published: 04-30-2013 03:41am
Posted In: Manic Monday
What a weekend!  I have so lucky lately to have had some wonderful weekends recently!! This one was just perfect!!  The weather was great, the 'family time' was wonderful and over all....perfect!!  My daughter was gone for Councilor training for part of the weekend, and came home not only exhausted but full of ideas and smiles!!  Monster spent most of the weekend outside with his many friends and his MANY Nerf guns!!  Hubby and I spent lots of time talking and catching up!! The highlight of the weekend was a family Monopoly Game that included Grandma!!!  Yep, great weekend!!! What about you??? What did ... » Read More

Linky Party 4/28/13

Published: 04-30-2013 03:36am
Posted In: General
Today I decided to do some Blog Hopping (and other social media sites).  So, I found this great group and thought I would try it out!!!  Come on over and join in, if you would like.  Blog Hops / Link Parties are a great way to meet new people and expand on your social networking!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Don't forget, you can come watch my current project grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page. Here is where I left off......... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here is the finished listing for my wonderfu... » Read More

Weekend Re-Post 4/28/13

Published: 04-30-2013 03:35am
Posted In: Weekend Re-Post
Originally posted on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Working Wednesday  As I started looking for a featured artist to go with my theme I found this amazing wood artist.  Dave from mountainbrookstore not only has a truly beautiful product, but also a great story that you can read on his Bio Page.   I choose this artist for a very specific reason.   DETAIL.   When you are working along this week you should take a little note about the DETAIL of your marketing.  Having DETAIL in all of your creations is easy, most of us are already doing that, it is the DETAIL of your packaging that I a... » Read More

Weekend Re-Post 4/27/13

Published: 04-30-2013 03:35am
Posted In: Weekend Re-Post
Originally posted on Friday, April 1, 2011   Fabulous Friday Yesterday it looked like this here  for most of the day.  But since it has been stormy and raining all week I decided to take the kids out anyway.  This IS their Spring Break, so I really wanted to do some things with them!!   Playgrounds were out - to wet.  So we went to handsonchildrensmuseumjax.  Although I forgot my camera I was able to get a couple photos with my iPhone.   Monster being a Vet Aye playing dress up So... » Read More
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