0 Frivolous Friday 9/5/14 (WINNER, Green Purple and Pink, Kickstarter)

 

It is Frivolous Friday, so, let's do something Frivolous!! How about I start off by announcing the winner of my give-a-way??  Yep, I think that has to be done right off!!  Well....

The winner is Ms. Beth Gibson Rumbaugh!! Congrats to YOU!! The email has been sent and you now have 48 hours to respond to claim your prize!! 

And since I can't break the streak of this week, there are two new creations for today! Yep, one is green and one is purple with pink!!!

Who hasn't seen my new bracelet that I am working on?  If you haven't, you should!! Here is where I am starting off today...and you can come on over to my Fan Page or Google+ page, I post 'working photos' throughout the day!

Yesterday I was honored with several new Pledges.  They were from $6 to $25 and let me tell you, no matter the amount they mean the same to me!! I am so honored to have such great followers and fans!!

Please remember that I LOVE to feature other handmade artists!!  If you know anyone that might like to have their creations shown off to my followers and fans, simply fill out this interview and send it back to me.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/krafty-max-originals/interview-questions-for-krafty-max-originals-featured-artist/667068909996467

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.  ~Mark Van Doren

2 Talented Tuesday 8/19/14 (Mermaid Bracelet, Fall Leaves and More from First Day)

Yes, we survived!!  Yesterday was such a roller coaster ride for me!!  You saw my daughter, well, it hit me a few hours after she left that she has really grown up! And then, before I knew it, she was home and had story after story to tell me!! Then, something amazing happened....my 14 year old cuddled with me!! Yep, that is right, cuddled!  She hasn't done that for more than the 'required' 5 minutes for a long time! I wouldn't have given up yesterday for ANYTHING!  

And now, today, another day - more new teachers and kids (they are on a split schedule) and more stories!!

This one may not be new, but it is still beautiful - and I just marked it down!!! It would be perfect for the beach lover, mermaid lover or just someone that likes the water!! 

Did you start watching?  I started off with just some beads that were in pretty fall colors and here is where I am at now...    Please come on over to my Fan Page or Google+ page, I post 'working photos' throughout the day!

Just look at this NEON collection my bracelet was featured in... wonderful!!

Everybody needs Neons

   Curated By: JewelrybyBeth

ArtFire.com

Handmade Soap

Well, still no featured artist for this week.  Remember if you are / or you know someone who makes handmade creations, please fill out the Featured Artist Interview.  It is 'free' press for you and I get to show off more handmade creations!!  Simply send me and email or check out the NOTES section of my Fan Page and you can find the simple interview questions!! max@kraftymax.com

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

There is more to life than increasing it's speed. ~Gandhi

0 Making Monday 5/19/14 (Rio 2, Lisa Wingate and a CALL for ARTISTS)

What a weekend!!  I spent most of it with family and friends.... it was wonderful!!!  On Saturday we went to see the movie RIO 2.... all I can say, it was WONDERFUL!!  I love the new animated movies that entertain the kids, but also have something for the adults!!  There are little 'jokes' or 'hints' at things that the adults get and the kids laugh right along with us!!! 

Then on Sunday it was time to take time for my son.  So, that meant a trip (almost 3 hours) to Chuck E Cheese.  Yes, I sat there and beaded and my daughter and friend read while my son ran around and played on EVERYTHING!!  But, let me tell you about how well he slept last night.... :)

On a bright note, I received my copy (to read only) of The Story Keeper by Lisa Wingate.  This book will be out later in the year, but I am honored to be set a 'pre-released' copy so that I can read it and then pass it along to my 'sisters'.  I am so excited.  I am already a chapter or two in and I am LOVING IT!!  I'll keep you up-to-date on what happens to the book....this is going to be fun!!! 

The down side to the weekend, my camera is not fixed yet!  I should be picking it up today, so I hope that later today I can get everything listed.  I hope!! 

BUT, I am happy to announce that I am having a sale!!  EVERYTHING in my La Juliet Studio must go!  So, I will be refunding 40% of your purchase from my La Juliet site.  Once you buy something - within 24 hours - I'll refund 40% of your purchase price to you ( I have no way of doing discounts or sales on that studio).  This is open to EVERYONE, so it is FIRST COME FIRST SAVE!!!  You are welcome to share this with your friends/family!!  So go shop and ENJOY!!  

P.S. There are some EXCLUSIVE items there that are NOT in my ArtFire studio.  

LaJuliet Studio: http://www.lajuliet.com/index.php/2013-01-04-15-21-51/ads/0?uid=24

So, today there aren't any NEW creations....well, not yet!!  I WILL get my camera fixed or I will use my phone...which ever it takes!!  So, keep checking back today and I should be listing 1 or 2 later today!! 

If you can't tell I am a bit obsessed with this stitch lately!!  But, it is YOUR fault....everyone keeps telling me how beautiful it is, so I just can't stop doing it.....ha ha ha (that was sarcastic humor!)!  But this will be my last one for a bit... I am 'moving on'!! 

And here is a question, do you like this bracelet?  Should I make more?  This one was made out of Czech Crystal and it has already been sold, but the price was really reasonable...it was sold at $16.00!  So, should I make more?  Mixed colors? 

I know that I have asked, and asked and pushed to try to get Featured Artists for my page, but it just seem impossible!  So, unless something changes this feature will be discontinued.  As of now I have RUN OUT of people to do features on.  If you know anyone that would like to be featured they can either fill out this form,go to my Doc on my Fan Page - https://www.facebook.com/notes/krafty-max-originals/interview-questions-for-krafty-max-originals-featured-artist/667068909996467 - or email me and I'll sent them a word document.  Then send it back to me - max@kraftymax.com - and I will gladly feature any HANDMADE artist.

 

Please fill out this interview as much as you can.  You can be brief or very lengthy, it is up to you.  I will use what you write to create a FEATURE about you.  You will then be my featured artist for that week.  This will include a post on my blog and features of your art/craft on my other social media sites.  I will try to give you at LEAST 2 days’ notice of when you are going to be posted.  If you would like to tie this into a give-a-way or something else, please let me know and I will try to benefit that as well.  PLEASE post the link of your interview – EVERYWHERE.  If there is anything special or different you would like to try, let me know, I may be open to it! THANK YOU and ENJOY!! ~KM

Ø  What is your name? (If you do NOT want me to use, just let me know)

Ø  What is your Company/studio Name?

Ø  What type of art/craft do you do?  (List or comment on them all)

Ø  What is your FAVORITE art/craft? (If there is more than one)

Ø  Who taught you? (The main person – how you started)

Ø  When did you start creating your art/craft?

Ø  How has your art/craft evolved over the time you have been doing it? (Be as simple or elaborate as you would like)

Ø  What sets YOUR creations aside from others who make similar mediums? (you do NOT have to answer this question if you do not want to)

Ø  How do you sell – if you do? (List or comment on them all; on-line, shows, home parties, etc.)

Ø  Attach photos or post links of (up to 5) of your favorite creations. (with explanations if you wish)

Ø  Have you WON awards? (List of Comment on the TOP 1 or 2 awards you have won)

Ø  Have you or your art/craft been published? (List of Comment on the TOP 1 or 2 times you have been published)

Ø  What is the PRIMARY link you would like me to post with your interview?

Ø  List all the links you would like included.

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Remember that a grateful heart is almost always a happy one.