2 Talented Tuesday 10/14/14 (A Fossil, Fire Mountain Gems and JM Krafty Kreations)

Closer and closer!! I am so excited!! The BIG reveal will be coming soon!!! I just can't tell you how much this change is 'changing' me!! Have any of you figured it out yet??  Well, there are several things, but the BIG one is just too much!!  I know, it isn't fair to tease you, but I just can't tell you until it is done!!!  I want it to be BIG!!!!

Maybe this will give you a hint.....here are the new cards I ordered.....

 

Here is where I left off yesterday.....this one seems to be getting a big response!!! I hope to be finishing it today and maybe starting another creation....we'll see!!  Remember, you can come on over to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page; I post 'working photos' throughout the day!

This one isn't new, but I just love the way it turned out!!! I picked up the center on a trip to St. Augustine.  And YES, it is a fossil!! 

I know, it is bragging, but I just have too!!! I am so excited to be the Fire Mountain Gems Designer of the Week!!!  EXCITING!!!!!!! I am also on their banner for this week.....so cool!!!! :)

It is time - time to fund, comment and share my link - if you can.  There are so many changes to Krafty Max Originals that all cost MONEY!! I am hoping to make the 'leap off the cliff' and make Krafty Max Originals a household name!!!!  You can help!!

Today I have the honor to introduce you to Ms. Jessica Miller the owner/creator of

J.MKrafty Kreations  To say that this artist just makes wreaths would be such an understatement!! There is a long list of creations that are simply beautiful!!!! Most are very primitive - but absolutely beautiful!!

After a lifetime of crafting and a degree in Interior Design,  Ms. Miller started making her beautiful creations into a business just this year!!  And when I look at the quality and variety of her creations I have to wonder why she didn't start earlier!!!

Just look at these amazing creations, like her FB Fan page and come back tomorrow and I'll tell you more about here and show off MORE of her great creations!! 

 

https://www.facebook.com/jmkraftykreations

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.  ~Bern Willimas

0 What's New Wednesday 9/3/14 (Fire Mountain Gems Feature, Last Days of Give-A-Way and NEW Listings)

 

It is Wednesday!! I posted yesterday as Monday, but it wasn't....I think! THIS is the only thing I hate about holidays being on Monday, it throws off my whole week....it is Wednesday, right??  

No matter what day it is I am still doing the 'happy dance'! Why?  Well, I'm featured!  Yesterday I was beading a way when this message 'popped' up on my computer -

At first I didn't understand, but then.....I checked my emails!! And here is what I found - Isn't this COOL????? I am so excited!!  And if you follow the link (click on the clip art) you will get to see the story about my Reaching Tranquility Miniature Dressing Screen  and the 'happy dance' started!!  Do you know how many people see this news letter each day??? (I don't, but it is a LOT) ;)

You know that I am having a sale, right???  YEP, until the end of the week, so NOW is the time to buy!!  Want to know what the sale it??  You'll have to click to go see!! ;)

I worked on this new bracelet yesterday....but no one guessed what it was...want to guess?  Want to follow me along? Come on over to my Fan Page or Google+ page, I post 'working photos' throughout the day!

I have 2 new listings today!!  PURPLE earrings....aren't they wonderful?  And also a wonderful Teal and Black set that is just perfect for any season!! Click on the photos to go see the actual listings....remember, everything (including new listings) are on sale right now!! 

 

This give-a-way is coming to an end soon, so please enter...the book is wonderful!  If you weren't sure about the story before, here is a great into.....but I am telling you, you'll love it!! 

The History Mystery Behind The Story Keeper

Who were the Melungeons of Appalachia?

Click to watch The Story Keeper mini-movie trailer

The Story Keeper is a tale of two women living over one hundred years apart, yet connected by a mystery. The story shares ties with The Prayer Box through a long-held mystery involving the mountains of North Carolina and the Outer Banks. You'll also see a very different form of prayer box in the story. In 2015, a third novel will wrap up the series.

But before we get ahead of ourselves, let me share a bit of the mystery that inspired The Story Keeper...

Long ago, the first British explorers to push into the Appalachians reported the strange discovery of "blue-eyed, reddish-brown complexioned," people. The explorers were baffled by what they referred to as "blue-eyed Indians," who spoke a language neither the explorers nor their Native American guides recognized. In future years, this group, known as Melungeons, would suffer the stigma of prejudice, myth, and unflattering mountain lore.

Who were these reclusive people? To this day, no one knows for sure.

After reading about them late into the night, I fell asleep and  literally dreamed a story. I saw the tale of a busy New York editor who finds an old manuscript She's captivated by the story of Sarra, a young Melungeon girl being sold off in a card game in turn-of-the-century Appalachia. The search for the manuscript's author takes the editor on a journey to the heart of The Blue Ridge... and into the secrets of the past. 

I've never "dreamed" a story before, so writing The Story Keeper was a uniquely wonderful experience. It literally fascinated me.  If you've never heard of the Melungeons (or even if you have), take a minute to Google the word. I think you'll be as caught up in the history as I was!

 

And now, enter while you can!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Have you visited my KickStarter Campaign yet?? A Comment - or a $1 Pledge - can make the difference in being funded and not!! Also, the more it is SHARED, the better!!

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

If you don not start, you won't arrive!

0 7/10/14 Traditional Thursday (Kickstarter Program, Waving Flag and an OWL)

Yesterday I revealed a little something I am trying to do....and was surprised with a pledge right off!! 

So, if you are interested in helping me or in being a part of Krafty Max Growing, simply click on the link above!! 

Yesterday I finished the flag bracelet, but then got so excited about it I forgot to take a 'final' photo before I gave it to it's new owner.  All I can say is that she loved it and that she had it on when she left!! :)  That is a BIG form of flattery to me!! Here is the last photo I took!! And don't forget, I also listed the pattern too for you to make one of your own!!

And then.... I picked some new beads.  Here is what I started with, come on over to my Fan Page or Google+ page, I post 'working photos' throughout the day!

Although these are not new listings, they are wonderful and I just couldn't help but to show them off!!  And if you like them, click on the photo and see how much they are when they are on sale!!

Just look at this great sale that Fire Mountain Gems is having... talk about a great way to increase your STASH!  The sale is now up to 50% off....so NOW is the time to buy....! 

 

I have extended my SALE in my Krafty Max Original ArtFire Studio, so you can still save 30% off any purchase - for now! I am not sure how long I will be having this sale last, so hurry and get the items you want!! 

 

And don't forget that all my items are still marked down in my La Juliet Studio by 40%.  And all of those items are EXCLUSIVE to that studio and can't be found anywhere else!! 

 

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

There is one thing which gives radiance to everything.  It is the idea of something around the corner! ~ G.K. Chesterton

0 What's New Wednesday 7/9/14 (Waving Flag, BIG SALES and Blended Treasures)

WOW, Wednesday! Today I am off an running beading already.  I am getting some earrings ready to take up to BlendedTreasuresJax to put out on my table today.  I have designed about 15 pairs - all different!! I'll show them all to you later!! :)  

I should also finish my flag and be able to pull the colors today for the new project...I have an idea for that one!! 

I have already listed my Waving Flag Pattern if you are interested.... and remember, right now everything is on sale!! 

 

 

Just look at how far this flag has come!! I will be finishing it today and sending it off to it's home.  As sad - sometimes - as it is to see my designs go, I am always excited about seeing the reaction when they make it to their new home!! I know this one will be loved!! Come on over to my Fan Page or Google+ page, I post 'working photos' throughout the day! 

Just look at this great sale that Fire Mountain Gems is having... talk about a great way to increase your STASH!

 

 

 

 

 

I have extended my SALE in my Krafty Max Original ArtFire Studio, so you can still save 30% off any purchase - for now! I am not sure how long I will be having this sale last, so hurry and get the items you want!! 

 

 

 

And don't forget that all my items are still marked down in my La Juliet Studio by 40%.  And all of those items are EXCLUSIVE to that studio and can't be found anywhere else!! 

 

 

 

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

The summer night is like a perfection of thought.  ~Wallace Stevens