2 Fascinating Friday 3/28/14 (Last Plea for Votes, Prima Beads, Grandmother's Stash and NameCoins)

Oh my goodness, it is Friday and I am on the edge of my seat!!   I have been trying to get people to vote and SHARE the link for the #ArtFireWorks contest day and night!!  I am getting there - only about 85 votes behind the leader!!!  I can tell you that I am so very flattered by all the votes I have already gotten.  My life seems to be centered - right now - around this contest!!  I have to say, if it wasn't for the beads.....this lady would be CRAZY!!  

So, for the last time, would you please vote and SHARE this link with ANYONE and EVERYONE that you can.....I am closing in....but the contest ends at midnight tonight!!!

Today's new listing is simply wonderful!! The Gold Plated Sand Dollar is from my grandmother's stash and I just love the way it matches up with the Swarovski Crystals and Gemstones!!  What do you think of it??

Today I am able to show off the last of my creations from this months Prima Blog Team creations!!  I saved this one for last because I actually fell in-love with it!  ALL the items are from Prima Beads and this is actually an easy necklace to make.  Also, even though the beads are plastic, the look is very vintage and wonderful.  It is easy to see the quality in these beads.  What do you think???  Would you make any of these?  Would you buy these creations???

Here is how it started.....and all the creations I came up with!!

Today's featured artist is; NameCoins.  This family run studio has been cutting coins for over 28 years.  There are designs for any style, taste, hobby or look.  And, if you can't find something...just ask!!  Each coin is cut by hand via jewelers saws, so they are are unique and one of a kind!!  Look through this studio and you are sure to find something you just 'can't live without'!!  And remember, always support handmade artist - we all create out of love!!

Find me online @:

http://www.namecoins.com/  

http://www.facebook.com/namecoin…

 

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

We have so many needs in your life, but at the end of the day, all we need is to be needed.

2 Wacky Wednesday 3/26/14 (A THANK YOU, More than 240 Crystals and Prima Beads)

THANK YOU to all of you that have been helping me get votes and that have been voting yourself!!  I can not tell you how much I appreciate all you have done.  I am NOT giving up, however, the leader of the contest doubled her votes over night and I do not think I can make up the difference.  I am so happy for her, if you read her BIO you'll understand that she can use the advertising just as much as I can!! 

So, please keep spreading the word, and thank you for all you've done!!

If you look around a little bit on my blog there are 'little' changes happening....keep watching, there will be MANY MORE!! :)

And then there is today's newest listing... this bracelet has more than 240 hand turned Swarovski Crystals on it!!  YEP, and it looks like spring, don't you think??

Here is another bracelet that I have done with the great beads that I received as being part of the Prima Beads Blog Team.  This one is simple, and FUN!!!

Just look at how this bracelet is coming along... I just love it!! I might have to make more of these!! Come on over and to my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day to watch it grow!!

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

You must accept that you might fail; then, if you do your best and still don't win, at least you can be satisfied that you've tried.  If you don't accept failure as a possibility, you don't set high goals, you don't branch out, you don;t try - you don't take the risk! ~Rosalynn Carter

4 Tantalizing Tuesday 3/25/14 (Plea for VOTES, Prima Beads and JustJax)

I know, this is starting to sound like a plea, but it really is!! I really would like to win this amazing advertising package from ArtFire, but it all depends on YOU!! The votes are VERY important!!  I have been in 2nd - 5th place during this contest.....talk about nerve racking.....but I am hoping that you will help and pass along this link (http://www.artfire.com/nosh/official-voting-poll-artfireworks-ad-contest/) or just send it out on ANYTHING!!! :)  Also, if you are voting from home, sometimes your cell phone will also put in a vote!! 

So, please, bear with me a little while longer, and SHARE the word!! 

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Yes, I finished this bracelet and YES, it has already sold!!  I have to say, this one turned out amazing!!

And IF you want to watch the 'making of video', here it is!!

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Do you remember when I showed you these wonderful findings I received from my Prima Blog Team for the month of March?  Well, I am finally going to start doing the reveal for them!!  Just so you remember, here is what I started with....

And here is my first project.....very simple and wonderful for a beginner!!  The Blue beads were already on chain, so it was simple to 'thread' them on the bracelet form.....and talk about fun and playful!!

I'll show you more tomorrow!!!!

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And what does it mean when I finish a project??  I get to start something new!!  Here is what I have pulled out to work on....

Come on over and to my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day to watch it grow!!

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Today's featured artist is; JustJax.  This amazing artist not only takes these beautiful photographs, but then she turns them into digital watercolors....and then into note cards for us to enjoy!!  I have to tell you that these look like they are going to come out of the photo!!  Just look through this studio and you will have to smile!!  And remember, always support handmade artists - they create out of love!!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Resolve to perform what you ought; preform without fail what you resolve.  ~Benjamin Franklin

0 Manic Monday 3/24/14 (ArtFire Works, White and Copper and VelleMere)

Oh, it is a MANIC MONDAY!!  I have to tell you that I spent most of the weekend sharing my time between beading and messaging people and asking them to vote!  I have been so consumed with this contest over the last few days!!  Hubby says that he is surprised I left my computer to even bead... well, I did and it kept me calm (mostly)!  The big thing that we found out is that the contest is NOT once per day, it is once per IP address, so now I am asking everyone to not only vote, but to ask your friends / family / fans / neighbors (ha ha ha) to vote too!!  I know that it is just a contest and that either way I am already so very IMPRESSED and HONORED at how many votes I have received, it is just that the advertising that this contest provides to the winner....well... it could send me to the 'next level'!! 

So, PLEASE send anyone/everyone you know over to vote!  And, understand that I will be posting a little bit more and obsession over this contest for the next few days....but then it will be back to normal Krafty Max life!! :)

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I hope to be able to finish this one today....if nothing else, the nervous energy will help!! Come on over and to my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day to watch it grow!!

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This isn't a NEW listing, but I just love the way it looks!! What do you think?  

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Today's featured artist is; VelleMere.  It is easy to see the love and detail this amazing artist puts into each of her creations.  Here studio is full of Crocheted Catholic Chapel Veils, scarves and many other creations.  Looking around I really couldn't find anything I DIDN'T like!!  You'll find a range of detail, pricing and colors!  Remember to always support handmade artists, we all create out of love!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

If you don't like something, change it.  If you can't change it, change the way you think about it!

2 ArtFire Works for me because.... (Time to VOTE)

Well, it is official, I made it to the 3rd round!  Now, the next part is up to you; my fans, friends, clients and family.  Please click below and go vote for me. You can only vote once, so I really need you to vote and share!  If I win I will receive a large amount of advertising on ArtFire - which I could really use - of course!!  :)  It is very simple.  You are asked to vote on the best story shared....mine is posted below if you would like to read it.  THANK YOU and remember, please vote, share with your friends, family and everyone you can think of!!!  ~KM

Want to read 'my story' about why ArtFire Works for me?

You can read more... Click HERE.