Two Posts in One Week -- it's a miracle;)

Yes, there was a bead show in town and I ventured out into the cold and snowing weather....but it was worth it. Actually, I didn't find the big chunky gemstones I was looking for ..... but I found lots of pretty pearls to use and have already made a couple necklaces. Going to a bead show is like sending a candyholic into a candy store....oh, does that make me a "Beadaholic"?

I'm Still Here!

I know it's been a while....I just don't know where the time goes. This week has been Spring Break so we drove to Illinois for Sam to visit his Grandparents... An only grandchild needs to visit their only living grandparents as often as possible!

But I'm back I'm ready to get beading/etching/stamping...you name it. Plus Saturday there is a bead show so can't wait to buy more beads (yeh, I really need more). I have been enjoying etching some metal. Made a few mistakes but hope to finish the bottle of etchant from Radio Shack and etch some more...that stuff can not be good to enhale and it's been so chilly out I etched in my garage...not enough ventilation!!! I promise to be better with my blog....I'll post weekely if not bi-weekly!

New Metals!

I am so excited. I cut out some houses from copper and some hearts from brass. I then picked up some metals like frames and numbers I found at Michaels in the scrapbook section. I want to rivet that label holder onto some copper.....past that....I don't know! You'll have to wait and see. I haven't made anything lately...I seem to be in "jewelers block" or "creative block" mode. I spend way too much time on the internet seeing what others are creating and very little time actually making anything myself. Hopefully...that will change!

Still Winter!

I'm going to be suffering from SAD if I don't see the sun soon. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)....I know several people who have it and it's been tough for them this winter! I'm sorry I've been away for a while, I have this new Laptop and a New Adobe Photshop Elements 8 and between trying to learn how to edit pictures and get them on my blog.......I swear I'm technologically challenged!!!! Hope the sun is on it's way....Sam and I are ready to do some bicycle riding!

Friday and 63 Degrees.....gotta love this weather!

I had a custom order for this necklace. It's freshwater pearls and I hand wired them together and placed a Thai Silver Heart on the center. It takes a lot of work to hand wire a piece of jewelry but I really like the look. I'll be making me one of these soon!

Sundays.....A Day of Rest!

I love Sundays. Church in the morning and then a day of "resting". Resting to me is reading a good book, watching movies I taped during the week and taking pictures of Jewelry! Doing nothing but "fun" things! I made a leaf necklace (I actually teach this leaf class at the Beadles) during the week. I finally cleaned my workspace so I'm motivated to make new pieces! I get so burned out after Christmas it takes a while to get back into the artistic mode!

A New Year & New Do!

It's a New Year and my son got a new do! He wanted all his curly locks cut off and he wanted the top of his hair bleached.....so we bleached! I have to look twice at him to get used to it......he doesn't look like the curly red headed boy I'm used to! He's still adorable!

It's Almost a New Year!

It's December 29th, my son turns 11 years old today! It's so hard to imagine he's growing up so fast. He's sitting at home with his good friend Andrew and they're playing some new video games on Sams new TV. He's having a sleep over tonight, I bought the boys some candy (yes candy), and other junk food, popcorn, "pop".....everything I know is a special treat for my sons big day! We had such a good time in Illinois visiting family, it's so hard to say "good-bye".

Here's wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

It's Almost Christmas & a Sprained Ankle!

I am so glad I had all my Christmas shopping finished before Friday afternoon! What a week! I was asked to bring my jewelry to my son's elementary school and I did on the day I was there for his Christmas Party. However, several teachers and staff did not get to visit me during that time so I was asked to bring it back the next day.

Well, As I was leaving the school, I was loaded down with my son's leftover Birthday Donuts, my 2 wheel cart with my jewelry displays inside, Sams coat, my coat and a purse. I was walking down to the parking lot (and someone was parked in front of the "no ridge walkeway) so I had to walk behind that car and I swear......the next thing I know is I'm laying flat out in the parking lot of my son's school. Fortunately it was 3:45 pm and there weren't many parents, kids or teachers left and of course the few that were there (thank God) were friends and they all came running over to help me! It was like a slow motion movie and when they got there, I couldn't even get up without their aid. I was too shocked to be embarrassed but when I got home within a few hours I was in a lot of pain and I ended up spraining my ankle!

What a way to start out the holiday season but I am optomistic. I'm going to take advantage of "sitting around" watching TV! My new laptop has been delivered to my Mom and Dad's house so I'll have something to do when I get to Illinois!

I hope everyone has a blessed Christmas! I know I will! Merry Christmas to you all!

Open House is Thursday!

I'm getting ready for my Open House this Thursday! It is so much work to get it together and afterwards I'm so exhausted! But I love selling my jewelry and then investing the money in some new jewelry making ideas! Really need to work on making soldered charms....the ones with a picture between two microscope glass. And I'm wanting to make some more Rosary Type necklaces. Just finished "The Living Christmas Tree" last night so I feel somewhat behind on getting my Christmas presents together. Sam is getting so big (he'll be 11 years old on the 29th) it's getting a bit hard to pick out gifts! And my husbands birthday is December 11th, Can You Say "Broke"?