4 Tantalizing Tuesday 10/1/13

Yesterday I was a wonderful day - after a bad kick off (play on words intended).  I was able to bead, put my foot up and just enjoy the day!  The weather here has turned cool, which also means that at least SOME of the humility is out of the air!  It was even a little bit breezy yesterday! 

Then I received a comment about one of my creations that startled me and amazed me all at the same time!!  Let me tell you why!  A while back I was in the April/May 2013 issue of BeadWork in 'the challenge' section (you can read about it by clicking HERE). 

 So, when I received this comment on that blog post yesterday -

Elmas worldofdiamondSeptember 30, 2013 at 8:41 AM

I finished my project. I do not know I can add her but İf you want to see it is in my blog http://worldofdiamond07.blogspot.com/2013/09/fusya-akik-tas-kolye-yaptm.html I hope you like it.

I wasn't sure what this meant.  But then, I went to her blog!!  WOW!!  She was so inspired by my design that she designed something of her own - 

She shows working photos and I have to say, not only am I flattered by her creation but I am truly amazed!! It turned out so wonderful!!!!  SO, thank you so much World of Diamond's for making such a gorgeous creation and for allowing me to inspire you!!

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Although this isn't the NEWEST listing, it is one that would be perfect for any fall outfit!!

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Many of you have been watching my 'Sisters' bracelets grow over the last couple of days! I hope that you keep coming back, it hope to have them done and listed - later - today!! So come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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There is only today and tomorrow left, so IF you missed it, there is another FUN give away!!  The thing to remember is that there are daily tweet entries, so make sure you go back each day and tweet!! 

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Just look at this, it is a give-a-way of one of my creations!!! Remember, she did a review a little bit ago?  Well, now she is doing a give-a-way for me too!!

Post by Makeup Craves By Sara Gullzaib.

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On a personal note, I have this amazing system that I would like to sell.  It is for a young toddler.  Both my kids had one of these systems.  It is perfect for the younger kids because it is very durable and it also is all about FUN learning.   It is a VTech - VSmile with lots of games (13), the case, the re-chargeable battery kit, and the tv kit. I would like to get $100.00 for this set (that includes shipping to the US). Please let me know if you are interested. (max@kraftymax.com)

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and without, the more significant and the higher in inspirations his life will be.

1 Weekend Re-Post 4/6/13

Originally posted on Monday, March 4, 2013

Beadwork April/May 2013 'the challenge' 

Once again I am speechless!  

Yes, I know that is hard to believe, but it is true.  

As with my last great surprise it all started with a trip to the mail box!  

I opened the box and there it sat....

Yes, this is the issue I have been talking about for some time!!!  I can now show it ALL to you!! 

It started out as an email entry into 'the challenge' email - I have been trying for about 2 years to get in - and a return email from them stating that I had finally made it!!  

Then, I was sent this stash;

and then, I added some more beads...

and then I went on VACATION!! Yep, on my trip to California to see my family I took a package of beads tucked in my bag - SURPRISE SURPRISE!  I was VERY protective of these beads, and they traveled with me in my carry-on.  Then when I got to my Mom and Dad's house I set out to create something that I would be proud to see published.  So, here is what I did;

And then, I finished it, sent it off to Beadwork magazine and waited!! It was SO hard for me to wait!  I couldn't show anyone my creation, show the stash that I was given, or anything!!  Talk about hard for a person who shows all her creations...one step at a time...to the whole world!?!  But, I waited - until yesterday's mail!  And there, it was!!! 

This is the note I wrote to them with my creation (they edited it a bit, but here is the whole note);

 My favorite color is Purple, so when this beautiful kit came in the mail I was so very excited!! With several trips to my local bead stores, I finally found the perfect center for my creation.  I used mainly peyote and herringbone stitch, but there are a few other beadweaving stitches thrown in!  I just couldn't help myself, so I added some more crystals, more bead types and some other elements to the design.  The end result....I think is very beautiful.  The best part of this challenge was that I could create it while I was on vacation at my mom and dad's home.  My mother taught me to bead when I was just a young girl and now as and adult, it was wonderful for her to be able to see how I have developed my skill as a beader and to have her input on my design. 

And now, this beadwoven necklace set is for sale!!

I hope that you all enjoyed my creation, as much I do!

2 Fascinating Friday 3/15/2013

Oh my goodness, today is Fascinating indeed!!!  Oh my goodness.. I have some news for everyone!!!  DO you remember this bracelet??

Well, the review is up and ready!!! Yep, and there is also a give-a-way to go with it!!!!  I am so excited!!!  Boy, the GOOD news just keeps coming!!!  You can go to their site - Sweet n Sour Deals and read all about it, and enter to win this necklace....

so, it would be worth your time to go over and look, right????  I am so very excited!!!  They even did their FIRST EVER video review!  Of my bracelet!!!  COOL, HU??? Here is the video... I just couldn't resist showing you!! 

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Here is the current photo from my Blue (and white) project I am working on.  Remember, you can watch it 'grow' on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day.

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I know that you have all seen it, but I just can't help but to keep showing it off!!!  I am just so proud of this creations and the page where it was 'published' on.  Yep, I am a PUBLISHED ARTIST!!  I just can't get over that... I know, bragging isn't a good trait, but....... here is the WHOLE page it comes from......

and don't forget, you can also get an Autographed copy (and a pair of Swarovski Crystal earrings) if you have the top bid....

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I have to say that giving these books away makes me so very happy!!  I love to see the new/developing beaders receive them and then be inspired by them!  You can click here to go enter to win this new book!!

 

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For today, I would like to leave you with this thought;

If you want to do something and you feel in your bones that it's the right thing to do, do it.  Intuition is often as important as the facts!

0 Thoughtful Thursday 3/14/2013

Today as I go about my day I am going to be thinking of how thankful I am that I can bead and stay home and do what I love.  This entire business venture is only possible because of my hubby!  He works everyday - rain or shine - to support us all.  Although I do make somewhat of a living making my creations I would never be able to support a family with my income.  And although I try to tell him ALL the time how much I appreciate him and love him it is still not words that make the difference!  I try to make sure that he know that he is loved - I'd make him a bracelet, but they aren't really his style!!! :) :) :)

What are YOU thankful for today?  It seems like it is always the SMALL things!!!

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Here is the current photo from my Blue (and white) project I am working on.  Remember, you can watch it 'grow' on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day.

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I have to say that giving these books away makes me so very happy!!  I love to see the new/developing beaders receive them and then be inspired by them!  You can click here to go enter to win this new book!!

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For any of you that haven't gotten the magazine to look at yet, here is the 'full spread' of the page I am on!!  If you want to read about my journey of how I got my first publication......simply click on the photo and it will take you to the 'WHOLE STORY'! 

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Today's featured artist is: FlowerArtPainting.  This great artist's creations are FULL OF LIFE and color!  I just love the layers and way that they 'jump off the page'.  There are so many beautiful ways to show these creations off, too.  Remember, always support handmade artist...they put all their love in their work!!

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Today, I would like to leave you with this thought;

BE THANKFUL!

0 Wacky Wednesday 3/13/2013

Yesterday was WACKY!!  I don't know what happened with my camera, but I spent the afternoon taking, re-taking and editing photos OVER AND OVER for hours!!  I just don't understand!  I use this camera daily, and for the most part there is NO problem with my camera.  I am really not sure what happened this time!  I did the first set - BLURRY!  Changed batteries and tried again - BLURRY!  Cleaned the lenses and did a 're-set' on the camera - CLEAR!  I am not sure at what fixed the camera, but, it is fixed!!!  So, I am off to beading again!!!

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Here is the finished Green and White bracelet for my entry into the CreationsColorChallengeGroup challenge.  I think it turned out very nice!!  You can click on the photo to go see the listing and the 'extra' photos of the bracelet if you would like.  Also, don't forget that everything I do is OOAK (One of a Kind), so grab it up if you like it!!!

Here is the video of 'how it was made'  - ENJOY!!

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So, what does it mean if I finish and list a creation???  It is time to start another one!!  I am just loving the RAW (Right Angle Weave), so I think I'll do another project with it.  This one, however, will only START out looking the same!  For any of you that don't know when I design my creations I usually start off with a vision in my head of how it will turn out.  Then the fun/hard part is getting the design to look like what I have in my mind for the project.  Once in a while the creation takes on a life of it's own, but usually it come out just about the way I wanted it to!!  So, here are the Dyed Jade beads I have chosen for this next creation....let's see where it takes us!! Remember, you can watch it 'grow' on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day.

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I have to say that giving these books away makes me so very happy!!  I love to see the new/developing beaders receive them and then be inspired by them!  You can click here to go enter to win this new book!!

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 For any of you that haven't gotten the magazine to look at yet, here is the 'full spread' of the page I am on!!  If you want to read about my journey of how I got my first publication......simply click on the photo and it will take you to the 'WHOLE STORY'! 

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Today's featured artist is: ClassA.  This great handmade artist started out like most of us - her mother taught her!  And like most of us she learned many other types of art/crafts.  From knitting to sewing she started created her own designs.  But it her love for sewing took the lead.  You can tell - just by looking - at how wonderful her designs are.  The colors are so 'complimenting' to each other.  Go check out this great studio and remember to support all handmade artists!!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Never say anything uncomplimentary about another person's dog! 

2 Tantalizing Tuesday 3/12/2013

Today there isn't much Tantalizing in my life.  I have been so sick this past month that I didn't do much more than my 'daily' beading!!  Today I have to spend part of my day ACTUALLY cleaning my house and catching up on my 'real' life!!  Don't get me wrong, I will still be beading, but just not as much as normal!  

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Today I am still working on my project for my entry into this weeks CreationsColorChallengeGroup color challenge.  The colors are Green and White and I think this one will work wonderfully!!!  Remember, you can watch it 'grow' on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day.

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I have to say that giving these books away makes me so very happy!!  I love to see the new/developing beaders receive them and then be inspired by them!  You can click here to go enter to win this new book!!

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 For any of you that haven't gotten the magazine to look at yet, here is the 'full spread' of the page I am on!!  If you want to read about my journey of how I got my first publication......simply click on the photo and it will take you to the 'WHOLE STORY'! 

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Today's featured artist is: littlecatdraw.  This great artist gets her inspiration from the world and animals around her - including her own animals.  I just love the simple designs - they really so a lot of personality in the animals!!  Please go visit this studio and remember to support handmade artists!!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Don't say no until you've heard the whole story!