0 Wacky Wednesday 5/22/13

Today seems to be a new day all the way around!! I actually got more sleep last night than I normally do, so I woke up totally ready for the day!  I also get to work on a new creations, my housework is done and life is good!!!

Do you have anything planned for today?  A new creation maybe?? 

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Here is my finished creation!  I think this one might now be my favorite... I know, I say that about all of my new creations, but I just can't help it!! I love the crystals around this one and how it all ties into the strap.  What do you think??  I always love to hear suggestions or comments!!

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 Here is my new project... BRIGHT and colorful!!  If you would like, you can watch my current project grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page. 

 

 

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Today's featured artist is: countrygarden.  This amazing artist started about 10 years ago just 'dabling' in cross stich.  That quickly developed from a passing the time craft to a passion!  She also learned to draw and paint.  Any of you that know me, know the reason I picked this creation to feature is because of the dragonflies, but it is just sooooo beautiful!  You really must check out her studio, there is so much to see!  Remember, always support handmade artists, our heart go into each creation!!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Don't work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.

0 Tantalizing Tuesday 5/21/13

 It is Tuesday and I am thinking of all those people in Oklahoma!  My thoughts and best wishes are with those families and people that are still looking for their loved ones.

I was able to get a lot done yesterday and I even got some of my laundry done!!  :)  It is amazing how much there is to do in just a weeks time!!  It seems to be a never ending... no matter how much I get done I still have more.  I guess it is like dishes... there is always something dirty!!  Oh well, I'll finish today and then try to catch up the rest of the week?!?! :)

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There is a winner...... Laura Kendzior...... has been chosen as my winner.  Keep watching, I'll have another Book for Beaders give-a-way up soon!!

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Here is the strap, almost done... if I can finish then I can start a new project today.... ooohhhh, aaahhh!!  If you would like, you can watch my current project grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page.

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Today's featured artist is; knittingnirvana. This retired teacher has now been able to dedicate her time to her passion of knitting.  She, like so many of us, started when she was very young to knit.  Her father taught her - yes, her father - and she has mastered knitting from what I see!  I have to that the colors and designs in her studio are simply wonderful!!  Please go check them out and remember to always support handmade artists!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Never allow anyone to intimidate you.

1 Happy Birthday Dad! 5/20/13

Happy Birthday to my Dad today!!  He has been an inspiration in my life in SO many ways!!  Here are some photos with my my dad and my youngest during our trip home last fall!!

And if you wonder where I get many of my ideas and much of my talent.... this is what my Dad (and mom) do for a living!!  And YES, they are all hand made by my dad....each piece!!! (I have this one...with ALL the extras!!)

Happy Birthday DAD!

2 Manic Monday 5/20/13

Hello again!! I decided to take the weekend off the computer!!  It worked!!  I enjoyed my time with my family and had so much fun with LIFE!!  My son was able to swim at my dear friend Kris's house and my daughter spent the weekend working and visiting friends!!  Over all....wonderful!! 

But now, it is back to 'reality' for me.  School today, work for hubby and back to the beads for me... oh darn?!?!  I guess I'll have to do some laundry in there somewhere too...maybe!!

So, as I said, my son went swimming.....

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This will only be open for entries until tonight!!!  So hurry.... it is a GREAT cookbook!!  You can't win if you don't enter!!

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I finished the center, now on to the strap.... if you would like, you can watch my current project grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page.

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Today's featured artist is: kfq0306.  This amazing artist started her 'photography' journey as a young girl.  She saw views of nature and sunsets that took her breath away - and she just had to find a way to share them with us.  And thank goodness, because her photographs are beautiful!!  Check out all of her studio to see!!  And, remember, always support handmade artists!!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought:

Never go near a kid who's holding a water hose unless you want to get wet!!