4 Tantrun Thursday 12/27/12

I just can't throw a Tantrum today, there is just to much to be happy about!!  My life is starting to get back to normal - after all the holiday fun - but only starting!!  I am so lucky to still have my best friend and her family with us... it had been to long since our last visit!!  It is hard to have someone who is so much a part of your life live so far away!!  I just can't think about when she'll be heading home!!

I am, back to beading though!!  I started a project yesterday that seems to be going well.... I really love the earthy look to this stone!  And I am hoping that the BLUE beads just make it POP!  Here is where I go to yesterday....

You can watch it grow by visiting my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day.

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So, the winners were chosen..... I just had to give FOUR away - instead of 3!!  I am still in such a giving mood... it is hard not to be in this season!  So, did you win??  You can click on the photo to find out!!

 

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Today, my featured artist is; madisonscraftnook.  This amazing artist is self taught in the art of Crochet and Knitting!!  She makes some great patterns in unique designs for you to make.  She also sews, after finding her Grandmothers sewing machine!  What a great way to 'carry on' the creative 'jeans'!!  You really must go see her studio, it is so FUN!!  And remember, support all handmade artist if/whenever you can!!

http://www.craftsy.com/craftsyer/64097

http://www.ravelry.com/designers/janice-cyr

http://pinterest.com/madisoncrftnook/

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And  now, to leave you with this thought for the day;

If we make our goal to live a life of compassion and unconditional love, then the world will indeed become a garden where all kinds of flowers can bloom and grow.

4 Wonderful Wednesday 12/26/12

What a beautiful day we had yesterday!  My best friend and her kids were here, along with my mother-in-law!  The morning started out early...much earlier than most of the house wanted, but it was Christmas morning!!!  Once everyone was up and ready it was time for stockings and presents!  Monster got to play 'santa' this year and hand out the gifts to all 9 of us!!  Opening was crazy, but fun!!  I think that everyone made out... Monster especially...he was the youngest, so somehow he always get the most!!  Let me just say, there are LOGO's and NURF bullets all over the house already!!

What a beautiful day it was!!  Same time next year??  YEP!!

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Many of you have seen my finished Yellow Brick Road bracelet, so I want to show it off today.  I also am going to include a second photo... you really must see the clasp I used!!  I found them in a bead store in California when I was home on vacation and I have been waiting to use them.  I thought that this bracelet was perfect.....it needed a little 'sparkle' in it, what do you think?

KraftyMax is having a SALE! 20% off all items in the shop!

Follow the Yellow Brick Road Beadwoven Bracelet with Swarovski Crystal

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And now, on to a new project.... I just have to do this one next, the stone has been calling to me for a while.....just look at the blue running through it!!  You can keep watching my Fan Page or Google+ page to see this one grow from a pile of beads into a finished necklace...hopefully!!

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And, just in case you forgot, there is another FLASH give-a-way that you can enter.... just click on the photo and it will take you to the post where you can enter.  There are NO manditory enteries, so it is simple and easy.... good luck!!

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Today's featured artist is, celtique creations.  This amazing mother/daughter team - Rosemary and Cathy - were inspired by a family friend to start their business after she passed away.  Having done just about all types of crafts it is very obvious that going this way was the right choice...just look at their studio and the beautiful creations they have in it.  As you go visit their studio and other sites, remember, to always support handmade artist if you can!!

http://www.celtiquecrations.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CeltiqueCreations

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And now, to close with this thought.....

Tell me whom you love, and I'll tell you who you are.

2 Marvelous Monday 12/24/12

It is CHRISTMAS EVE and my house is full of family and friends.  I have been cooking everything from Banana Nut Bread to hand out to our neighbors, to Ham and Mashed Potatoes for dinner.  My life is full of JOY right now.  Tonight when we go to bed Santa will come and spoil us with more presents!!  What a life we live!  

I hope that your holiday season is wonderful and bright and that you were on the NICE list so that you will get something special, as well.  Enjoy this time with your friends and family!!

 

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Don't forget to enter....it is another FLASH Give-A-Way!!

 

0 Christmas Love 2012

With the holiday here and my family around me I am in a very giving mood!!  I will be giving THREE $20.00 certificates to my ArtFire studio away in this flash give-a-way.  There are simple questions to answer, and NO mandatory entries!!!  So please, come and enter...just for fun...either for yourself or to give to someone else!! ENJOY and remember....this is just for FUN!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

You can enter here, or on my Fan Page.