2 Marvelous Monday 12/17/12

First I must say Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter, Aye.  

Today she is officially a teenager!  We celebrated her birthday over the weekend, and she did the 'teen' thing and went to the movies and walked the mall with her girlfriends!!!  For Mom, Dad, Brother and Grandmother she 'allowed us' to have a cake and ice cream with her!!  

And do you see those amazing CHOCOLATE Peace Sign lollipops??  Those are from one of the featured artist I had a little bit ago - MandiesCandies.  All I can say is that the kids LOVED them....we had to 'hide' a couple for Aye to eat later on.....they were perfect, thank you MandiesCandies.

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Now, many of you have been watching over the past few days my 'little girl' growing.... from this....just a few colors...

to what she is now... 

but, she still has more to go, and I am not sure about fringe yet!  Remember, you can watch it grow or guess throughout the day by watching my Fan Page or Google+ page.

After listening to all the terrible things that have happened to the little kids - and adults - in Newtown and I have decided to do something a little different with this 'little girl'.  I will be auctioning her off once I am done on Fan Page and I will be sending ALL the proceeds to a fund of those survivors.  I think it is something SMALL I can do.  So, watch her grow and get finished and then come on over to my Fan Page and bid on owning her - for a great cause.

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There are a few more hours to still enter to win this amazing NEW book.... but you have to hurry!!

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And there is still time to enter to win this give-a-way , it is attached to an amazing review on Bond with Karla.  It is easy to enter so go on over!!!

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Today my featured artist is a RE-POST:

And I have a featured artist today too!  MandiesCandies is a very talented lady.... and did I not mention it yet.... she makes things with CHOCOLATE!!!!  :)  With her teen boys being her testers - one likes white chocolate and one like milk chocolate, her life is full of sweets and joy! ***You really must go read her bio and find out what one of her boys is the State Champion in - 2 years running) ***  It was very hard to pick - just one - of her creations to show you, but this one, as many of you know, is close to my daughters heart (and stomach)!!!  Please go see all her creations and remember to support handmade artist whenever you can!

http://www.mandiescandies.etsy.c…

https://www.facebook.co

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Now, to leave you with a thought for the day;

To be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old.

4 Fabulous Friday 12/14/12

So, here it is, Friday again!!  Yes, it is FABULOUS, it is just wonderful!  I have so many thing to do and so little time!!!  I have to say, Christmas kinda 'snuck up' on me this year!  I am usually almost done with my shopping and I am not even close this year!!!  But, I have been getting my beading done!!!

Have you seen my newest listing???  I just listed it this morning!!  It is one of those FUN sets that is so cute to wear!!

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

Mixed Glass Bead FUN 3 Piece Set

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Now, some of you haven't entered to win in either of the give-a-ways that are running right now.....WHY??  It is so easy and you could win wither a necklace set or a book.....

This give-a-way is attached to an amazing review on Bond with Karla.  It is easy to enter and here is what you could win...

and there is one of my book give-a-ways, you could always 'gift' it if it is not your type of jewelry making if you win. 

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Now, on to my current project!!  Here is the latest photo (row 50), and remember, you can watch it grow or guess throughout the day by watching my Fan Page or Google+ page.

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Today's featured artist is withourhands.   This amazing mom and daughter team makes some of the cutest creations I have seen!  Just look at these 'little' guys!  A Military family they have been 'playing' with crafts most of their lives.  I think that their story is like many of ours, however, they also have teenagers at home, so I (now having one of my own) feel for them!! :)  Please go check out all their creations, you will be so happy you did!  And remember, always support handmade artists!



http://www.facebook.com/withourh…
http://withourhandsartfire.blogspot.com.

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And today, I would like to leave you with this thought,

Be humble and be polite, but don't let anyone push you around!

2 Wonderful Wednesday 12/12/12

Yesterday I was able to get my Elegant Green Lady finished and listed!!  For that, I am soooo proud!!  I think that for me it is a WONDERFUL Wednesday just for that reason!  I was so thrilled to have 'stumped' my fans and followers with the making of this design!  I have to saw that it has never taken you that long to guess something I was creating!  Here is the YouTube video, if you's like to watch her from start to finish - Elegant Green Lady Beadwoven Bracelet  and here she is in all her glory!

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

Elegant Green Lady Beadwoven Bracelet

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And don't forget, this book is still up for grabs.... it is SOOO easy to enter!! 

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 And for those of you who watch and guess, here is the next set of colors I have put on my tray!  Remember, you can guess throughout the day by watching my Fan Page or Google+ page.

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Today's featured artist is; FloozeesDoozees.  This amazing artist is like many of us that spent time behind a desk, until finally she let her 'creative' side out!  Now she makes all these wonderful shirts, flags and aprons (along with other items) that will catch anyone's eyes.  An avid cat lover she shares her house and craft with her 5 rescued cats!  You really have to check out her studio and other media sites, they are full of fun and fabulous items.  And remember, shop handmade!

http://www.floozeesdoozees.com/ 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fl…  

http://yardsellr.com/yardsale/Vi… 

http://www.bonanza.com/booths/Fl…

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and now for my closing thought... 

Watch your attitude, It's the first thing people notice about you!

6 Wonderful Wednesday 12/5/12

Here we go again, more photos from my amazing vacation...ready??

oh ya, you also wanted to see some photos of bracelet, right??

now a couple of these will be for sale soon in my studio, but the others... for my mom and family!!

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 Would you like to see my new listing for today??  I think this one is just about perfectly delicate!!

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

Lacy Ivory Swarovski Pearls and Purple Swarovski Crystals Bracelet

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I know that most of you have entered to win already, but there are a couple of 'daily' entries and there is only about a day left.... I am soooo glad the winner is chosen randomly!! 

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Today's featured artist is SplitRockRanch.  This lady is one of those amazing people who can take a pelt, card it, dye it, spin it, knit or crochet it and end with something wearable!!  This is a very amazing talent that very few possess.  She even raised the Llama's where she gets the pelts from!!  Talk about passion!  And, it shows!  Here is two of her listings...you really have to go look!  And remember, always support handmade artists!!

http://splitrockranchllamas.com 

 http://splitrockllamas.com 

 http://www.facebook.com/permalin… 

 http://splitrockranch.etsy.com

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And for today, I would like to leave you with this thought,

Love is a second life, it grows into the soul, warms every vein, and beats in every pulse.

4 Terrific Tuesday 12/4/12

Oh my, it is another day to show off... here are some photos from our first full day in California.... the kids just LOVE the forklift.  Aye spent the day moving things around and Monster spent the day lifting Aye!!  The last photo made my heart stop when I looked away from the camera and realized just HOW high she was up in the air!!

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Yesterday I was able to finish and list this beautiful necklace.  I tried something new on the 'strap' on this one and I think I really like the look!!!  Even if you are NOT a Florida Gator fan these colors just POP when you put them together, don't you think?

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

Gator Cab Beadwoven Necklace

And you can watch the video of how it was made here.... http://youtu.be/bq6gFx6Y_4E

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Today's featured artist is - fliepsiebieps.  This wonderful lady only stared with clay a few years ago, but as you can see, she has some amazing talent!  I found these penguins, but I have to say, it was hard to just pick one to feature!!  You really MUST go see all these great toppers (they would also be great just as gifts).  Don't forget to visit her other sites and to always support handmade artists when you can.

http://www.fliepsiebieps.com 

http://www.facebook.com/fliepsie… 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fli…

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Don't forget to come on over and enter to win this book.... just click on the photo to go to the entry form. 

 

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And for today I want to leave you with this thought - 

Kind words don't wear out the tongue.

2 Marvelous Monday 12/3/12

Oh my goodness, I am not sure I will be able to tell you everything I have been doing over the past few weeks in just one post, so I think I'll take several!!  First, let me show you some of the new creations I created while I was gone.... some of them even sold already!!!

--- SOLD (Click to see video of how it was made) ---

--- SOLD (Click to see video of how it was made) ---

--- Click to see listing (and here is the video, just in case to want to see it) ---

And there were also these listings too......

Still listed (click on photo to see listing)

Still listed (click on photo to see listing)

Still listed (click on photo to see listing)

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Tomorrow I'll show you some more photos - maybe even some of the kids....there are MANY to choose from!  But I think that for now that is enough 'showing' off!  But, I do still want to let you know about the TWO, yes TWO, give-a-ways that are going on right now.  The first one is my own give-a-way for this great book.  

(simply click on the BOOK to go to the post where you can enter... it is easy!!!)

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And there is this one, with The-Hat-Factory.  You can click on the photo to go to MY prize, however, there are so many other prizes you might end up spending the day there looking around.  The AMAZING things that were collected will make everyone on your list drool!    (Here are the RULES for the give-a-ways https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-hat-factory/how-to-enter-the-grand-december-giveaway/454548844581608)

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And now, for my featured artist; SignsofElegance.  This amazing artist takes her inspiration from her daily life around her, and with 2 dogs, two horses, another studio and even a job, it is no wonder that she can find words of our life all around.  Like many of us, she started out doing signs for friends and family and now is creating for all of us to enjoy.  Please make sure you check out ALL of her sites, there is lots of wonderful things to see.  And remember, always support handmade artists if you can!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Si…  

http://twitter.com/#!/SignsofEle…

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And now, to leave you all with a thought for today;

If you continually give you will continually have.

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