0 Fascinating Friday 8/9/13

Well, it is Friday and I have so many things to tell you about!!!  I am excited to finish one creation, start another, announce a give-a-way (well, mabe TWO) and show off another new creation.....lots to do, let's get started!!

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This is the creation that you have been watching grow, what do you think??

And then there is another new listing for today, this one is for the CreationsColorChallengeGroup.  The colors were Yellow and White, I think I did that!!

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Its over tomorrow, there is still one set without a single bid...  

Please, go over and bid!!!

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And of course I just MUST start something new today!!  So, here are the colors I picked..YES, I think I have Yellow on the brain!?!?  You can watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day!! 

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And for any of you that missed it, there will be a FAN of THE WEEK chosen every Wednesday on my FaceBook Fan Page and they will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to my Krafty Max Originals Studio!!  So LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE my posts (on my fan page) for a chance to win!!! https://www.facebook.com/kraftymaxoriginals

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I really wanted to kick off this give-a-way in a BIG way, so I am doing TWO books!!  You'll have to enter each one seperately, but they are worth it!!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Men do less than they ought, unless they do all they can.

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.

0 Tantalizing Tuesday 8/6/13

Yep, it is Tuesday!!  Can you believe it??  Just think, 2 days ago it was the weekend....uck!  I have to tell you that I am always 'behind'!!  Not really, but I always feel like I need to do more.  Do you ever feel that way?  It is hard for me to think about all the designs I would like to do, the creations I have planned out and then sit and take the time to actually bead!! I realize that I am faster than most beaders, but I just can't keep up with the designs in my head!  I often have to write them down!  It is like jewelry overload!!  I am truly one of those people that completely loves what I do and it seems to be such a fine line between a healthy obsession and a unhealthy possession!!

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I have decided to extend the Auction until 8/10/13. 

Please, go over and bid!!!

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This new listing is made with Sterling findings!!  What do you think??

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Here is the last photo from last night!!  I WILL get this one done today... and you know what that means....I get to start something new!! You can watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day!!

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Today's featured artist is: AmbersArtAlley.  I have been so lucky to call this amazing artist my best friend for many years!!  Her painting talent is simply unbelievable!  I have to say that this one - her most recent - is right up there in my favorites!!  I have SEVERAL of her beautiful pieces of artwork on my walls and they inspire me every day!! Please go visit her studio and see what she has....you WILL find something that you love!!  And remember, always support handmade artists!!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant.  There is a fuel is us which needs to be ignited with sparks.

0 Manic Monday 8/5/13

Over the weekend I was able to really get some family time in, and beading, of course!!  It seems to be very amazing how much I can fit into one day!!  I am working on something special - on the side - and will be able to show that off soon too!! 

So, for today, more beading, some laundry and maybe, just maybe I'll sweep....maybe.   :)

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I have decided to extend the Auction until 8/10/13. 

Please, go over and bid - 2 sets that STILL don't even have bids yet!!!

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Here is today's newest listing.  This one has some beautiful hummingbird flying around it!!! 

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I finished the LOVE bracelet Saturday, so I was able to start a new creation!!  Here is how far I go, but, you can watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day!!

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If you missed it, here is the video of the 'LOVE' bracelet.  Someone has already claimed it, but if you would like to have another similar one made, just let me know!!

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Today's featured artist is: DalyArtWorks.  This amazing photographer sees life through 'blue colored glasses' (you must read her bio to understand) and I have to say that she sees some amazing things!!  I just love all her photos and I have to say that a line in her bio really caught me....

"I hope you find something here that sparks your imagination, piques your interest, or feeds your spirit"

Please go check out her studio and see all her wonderful creations!! And always.....try to support handmade artists! 

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.