0 Manic Monday 1/13/14 (Silver Medal, a Gift and PrincessPoshBoutique)

Over the weekend I was able to bead and enjoy my time!!  I also received some of the best news!!  I won a silver metal for my Reaching Tranquility Miniature Dressing Screen!!!!  I am so very very very excited!  Please click below to actually see it on the Fire Mountain Gems site!  I am still to receive my actual award, but for me....this is cause for the 'happy dance' all over the house!!

I was also surprised by a wonderful 'Pay it Forward' gift in my mail box from my dear friend Kimi from Kimis Jewelry and Gifts.  She and I have worked on several creations together and she knows I simply love all of her creations.  So, she sent me a DRAGONFLY hair band... and it is BEAUTIFUL!!

How lucky am I??  What a great way to start the New Year!!

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I did it!!  I finished, photographed and listed my beautiful PINK creation.  I have named it My Lady Carissa Handmade Beadwoven Raspberry Quartz Necklace, what do you think?

And the 'making of' video!

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Yes, I am still working on this one, but I really think it will be worth the wait!!  I am now done with the 3 stones, so it is time to attach them all and create the rest of the strap.... I hope you'll bear with me until I am done with this one! You can come on over to my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day to watch it grow!!

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Today's featured artist is; PrincessPoshBoutique.  I have to tell you, that this amazing mom of 2 started out just making something for her own daughter and has now turned it into something amazing!!  The detail and beauty - and SPARKLE - of all her creations is wonderful!  You really have to check out this studio - I am sure you'll find something for your child, your grandchild or even a neighbor's child that you love!!  And remember, always support handmade artists - they create out of love!

http://princessposh.com  

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Princes…  

http://www.facebook.com/princess…

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

The cure for boredom is curiosity.  There is no cure for curiosity! ~Ellen Parn

6 Thoughtful Thursday 8/8/13

Today is a wonderful new day!!  I have several things to show off - again!!  I have to say that I feel so lucky to be where I am today - in this time and space.  There is so much going on in my 'Krafty Max Originals' life right now and the future... only looks brighter!!  I hope that I am able to stay and enjoy this wonderful ride just a bit longer!!

Today I get to show you the amazing August Prima Blog Team project.  I am very excited about this one!! I have tried Kumihimo several times and I haven't really had much luck with it.  BUT, I am trying again....my project is in the works!  I'll show you when I am done, not before...just in case I have to start over and over and over..... I will tell you that my mom is a HUGE fan of this type of loom and has been a great help with be trying again!!

Also, I wanted to tell you that I now have a great link on my site that will give you a discount... it is down the 'left' of my blog, but here is is, just in case!!

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Yes, today I do have a new creation to show you!  And, YES, it is a special one!!  I was able to create something again with inspiration from Kimis-Jewelry-From-The-Heart.  This amazingly talented clay artist is like me, her creations and talent are 'riding a wave' right now!!  I have been very lucky to have been able to create several different types of sets with her creations in them, this one is just another great one!!  Do you see the dragonfly???

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I finished both of the sides last night of my Steelers necklace.  Today I hope to finish the 'parts' and maybe be able to assemble it by tomorrow... maybe!!!  You can watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day!!

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Last few days!!  

Please, go over and bid!!!

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And just look at this amazing collection I have been included in!!

Bodacious Bracelets

   Curated By: PebblesatmyFeet

ArtFire.com

Handmade Gifts

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Today my featured artist is Kimis-Jewelry-From-The-Heart.  I must say that this lady is full of talent!!  I will let her creations speak for themselves.

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

If you would create something, you must be something.

6 Blogaversary Party 2013

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0 Tantalizing Tuesday 2/19/13

Yes, today is going to be TANTALIZING..... I am not sure how many of you saw my personal announcement yesterday, but here it is again!!

So, thanks to an amazing trainer and gym membership I have lost 9.25 inches and 4.8 pounds in the last 28 days!  Talk about motivation!!!!  I am eating healthier and enjoying my life more every day!

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My winner has already been announced and the package is one it's way to the new owner, however, I must tell you that I received this amazing news in my email last night.... I was the winner of ONE (yes, just ONE) of the wonderful prizes from Kimis Jewelry and Gifts!!!  Yep, see....

so now......I get to go pick out something.... for me, for Aye, to use in my creations???? Oh my, this could become a hard choice!!!  IF you entered into ANY of the give-a-ways from the Purple Valentines Blog Hop it might be worth it to run around and check if you won!?!

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Here is my new creation, you can watch it 'grow' on on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day.  This is row 103!!!

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Interested in winning this Dragonfly and Swarovski Crystal set???? Remember the wonderful review I received by Creative Art Works?? Well, now she's giving-a-way one of my creations!!!! Go on over and read all about it and ENTER!!!! ~KM 

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Today's featured artist is: minihandmade.  This amazing artist designs just about everything, just in miniature!!  The detail to each of these items is simply wonderful!!!  I have to say that I have always been fascinated by miniatures - probably why I love 'tiny' beads - but these creations are fascinating.  Please go check out this great studio and remember to always support handmade artists!!!

http://www.minihandmade.com  

http://www.statefloweronline.com 

http://www.prissandpeach.com

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Buy a red umbrella.  It's easier to find among all the black ones, and it adds a little color to rainy days!