1 Weekend Re-Post

Weekend Re-Post from 8/8/11

 Marvelous Monday

What a weekend it was!  

First, let me tell you about shopping with two girls,

in the mall, for hours.... 

Yep, it was fun!!! 

And yes, that IS me!!

But then they stopped at Build-A-Bear and made these cute little one's,

so it couldn't have been that bad, right??

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I showed you the first 26 rows of my Owl Bag on Fabulous Friday post, so I thought I show you some more rows.  I am NOT done yet, I have to wait on my BEAD order from Fire Mountain Gems to get here today, and then I should be able to finish in the next couple of days!  But remember, each row has 30 beads that are only about 2mm each. 

 Row 44

 Row 53

 Row 65

 Row 72

Front is finished and now working on the back!!

When this gets done it will have over 6,000 beads in the body of the bag!

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And here is my new listing for today, I just love this one, so FUN!

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Today I found this FUN artist - ArtbyLucie.  Her studio is full of fun and amazing pieces of art.  Some are very whimsical and fun and some are very detailed and lifelike.  She is a lifetime artist who had developed her talent over many years.  Please go check out her studio and remember to tell her where you heard about her!

http://www.luciedumas.com/

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Here are my HOPS for today ~

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On this Monday I would like everyone to write a note - just a little one - to someone they love.  It can be a post card, note card or even a 'full fledged' letter - but it HAS TO BE in your own hand.  NOT typed!  Just try it, you might like it!  Enjoy your Monday! ~KM

6 Marvelous Monday

What a weekend it was!  

First, let me tell you about shopping with two girls,

in the mall, for hours.... 

Yep, it was fun!!! 

And yes, that IS me!!

But then they stopped at Build-A-Bear and made these cute little one's,

so it couldn't have been that bad, right??

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I showed you the first 26 rows of my Owl Bag on Fabulous Friday post, so I thought I show you some more rows.  I am NOT done yet, I have to wait on my BEAD order from Fire Mountain Gems to get here today, and then I should be able to finish in the next couple of days!  But remember, each row has 30 beads that are only about 2mm each. 

 Row 44

 Row 53

 Row 65

 Row 72

Front is finished and now working on the back!!

When this gets done it will have over 6,000 beads in the body of the bag!

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And here is my new listing for today, I just love this one, so FUN!

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Today I found this FUN artist - ArtbyLucie.  Her studio is full of fun and amazing pieces of art.  Some are very whimsical and fun and some are very detailed and lifelike.  She is a lifetime artist who had developed her talent over many years.  Please go check out her studio and remember to tell her where you heard about her!

http://www.luciedumas.com/

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Here are my HOPS for today ~

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On this Monday I would like everyone to write a note - just a little one - to someone they love.  It can be a post card, note card or even a 'full fledged' letter - but it HAS TO BE in your own hand.  NOT typed!  Just try it, you might like it!  Enjoy your Monday! ~KM

1 Marvelous Monday

Oh my goodness, what a weekend it was!  Aye got home about 630 Friday night and it was already raining!  The rain stayed through Saturday evening!  For me, that meant that I just HAD to stay inside and bead.....oh darn!?!  I worked on a couple more custom orders and actually got them done!!  YA HOOO!  Then I started this one...  

As I am sure you can see, this is a Reggae themed item, but I'll leave it as that!  I want to tease you a little an see if you can guess!  I'll be posting update on my fan page too, if you want to watch this develop!! 

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Then there is my Creations Color Challenge entry!  Here is what I came up with.  I am actually very happy with it!  At first, I have to say, it was hard for me to do.  My girlfriend told me it was because I do creations that are so organized - and this bracelet is NOT!  But, I am glad I stuck with it....I really do love the end result!  What do you think?

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Today's featured artist is someone that puts my busy, creative life, to shame!  This wonderful artist, RustyReindeer,  has three main focus's for her art (you'll have to read her bio to find out what they are)!  Looking out her wall of windows in her Northern New Mexico home gives her endless inspiration.  I have to say, that the philosophies by which she works should be ALL of ours!  Here they are:

My philosophies:
1) Gifts should be given from the heart and they should mean something; they should be special, artful, purposeful. Don't waste your money and give one unless it's the right one.
2) I want my customers to be pleased, and I want them to know I'm there for them when they need something special, something fast, something unique.
3) Produce quality work.
4) Be honest and do business with integrity.
5) Always improve!

Please go visit her studio and see all the wonderful creations.  This is just ONE of the bracelets that I fell in love with!

http://www.BeyondBlessed.com...

http://www.TundraBracelets.com...

http://www.SantaFeTin.com...

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For any of you that love to LOOK at color, CREATE with color or just be INSPIRED by color really need to check out this wonderful blog.  design-seeds

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Hops for today!

Remember, if you sign in to do a HOP, please DO IT!

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OK, for today I want it simple, KISS SOMEONE YOU LOVE!! 

(even if it is your reflection in the mirror!)

~KM

9 Marvelous Monday

Today is a day that can only be called MARVELOUS!!  As you know I have been gone for about a week.  Well, I am back!  I actually didn't spend my time at home, I went with my daughter on her Patrol Trip to Washington DC!  Neither one of us had ever been there before!!  What an amazing time we had!  Over the next week or so I'll be showing off photos and talking about where we went.

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Today though, I have to catch up on some things that happened during my time away!  Many of you voted and supported me over at the Artfire Beadweavers Guild.  Thank you so very much!  Yes, we won!!!  It was a close race and ALL the beadweavers did beautiful work - here are all the entries - aren't they all just wonderful?

Click on Image to Enlarge or Links Below for Details/Purchase:

1. Krafty Max-China Beauty Beadwoven Necklace Set

2. Jewelry by Jane 29 - Colors of Vintage China Necklace

3. Beads and Bloom by Deb - Jewel Tea Autumn Leaf Bead Woven Necklace

4. Erbland Elegance - Ivory Cherry Blossom Beadwoven Bracelet

5. Bonnie's Place - Beadwoven Floral Choker

6. Warpology - Blue Willow Bead Woven Bracelet

7. Le Spirit - Blue Beaded Twist Necklace

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Next I want to show you a photo and see if you can tell me who it is!  If you want to guess you are more than welcome!  I will be starting a mini series on Wednesday about this woman and hope that you will come back and see who she is and what she does!  

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 Also, there was this little thing of my Birthday - On June 19th I turned 41!!  We also celebrated Father's Day via phone calls that day - hubby was away at military school!  So for me, here is a be-lated happy birthday message and for hubby, a be-lated happy Father's Day wish!!

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Now, back to my hops!!

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So, with that I will close my post for today!  I'll leave you with a special thought -

Try to sit and just listen to the world around you - you might hear your own thoughts!  ~KM