0 Tantalizing Tuesday 9/10/13

It is Tuesday!!! I am so excited!  Yesterday I kicked off several things and I still have new things to show off!!! 

Yes, there is more!! 

 I know that many of you read everything I write - and I can not even start to tell you how much that means to me - but I would like to ask you a favor!!  Is there a way that you can 'share' my blog with others??  I have been trying to bring up my blog readership over the past few months and I don't seem to be making much progress, so I thought I would ask you... yes, YOU!  No, there isn't a contest or something to win, but YES, there is the joy of knowing that you are 'spreading' the Krafty Max love around!!  So please, SHARE, copy the link and send it to someone, or simply tell someone about my blog - I will be so very grateful!!!!

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Today I am changing the order of my blog!  First up is my newest listing!  I just love the way this turned out - it is VERY unique.  If you would like to see all the different ways it can be worn just click on the photo and you'll go to the actual listing!! :)

P.S. For those of you that are intersted in my bracelet patterns, I have been listing more and more of them.  Please check it out - http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/KraftyMax/0/0/241035  - and watch for more each day... they are only $6.50 each and they are emailed directly to you!

 

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Yesterday I was able to start a new project and boy, has it gotten some great 'comments' so far!  I am not sure what the stone is, most of my followers say they think it looks like LAVA!!  I do to, and I will do my best to find out exactly what it is before I am done!  But for now, you can come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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And yes, there is another photo from my AMAZING 'Tis the Season' selection!  I am just so excited to start creating with ALL these items!!  Just think about my 'jumps for joys' when I opened the box the first time....there were a few 'horrays' too!! Here is the 4th photo (one more tomorrow)!!

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And now, for the give-a-way!  Yes, I am giving away a NEW copy of The Prayer Box written by Lisa Wingate!!  I am so excited to be reading this one!!  I just fell in love with ALL her books, but the first one in this group was The Sea Glass Sisters, which touched me!  One of the main characters actually makes jewelry and has her own shop....I make jewelry and dream of owning my own shop!!  So, hurry over (it is only open for a week) and enter to win you own copy!

I also am so very PROUD to announce the winner of the Review and Give-a-Way on the My Daily Ramblings.  Ms. Angie picked a winner and sent the name to me... it is Maxine Rebeles!!!!  I have already sent her the $25.00 certificate to my studio - congrats to you - and have fun picking out something!! If you missed the review, here it is....

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Today's featured artist is; Raggedydollys.  This amazing artist has been creating items to share for over 25 years!!  The deication and attention to detail is easy to see.  There is a line in the Bio that just makes everything fit -  I enjoy what I do so I don't call this work! I get to have fun creating on a daily basis.  That is the essance of an artist - or a crafter turned artist!!! Please go check out this great studio and remember to always support handmade artists!!

http://www.mycountrycottagesigns…  

http://www.raggedydollys.com  

http://www.mycountrycottage-ragg…

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

The turning point, I think, was when I realy realized that you can do it yourself.  That you have to believe in you because sometimes that's the only person that does belive in yor success but you.  ~Tim Blixseth

0 Wacky Wednesday 9/4/13

Another day, another 100 beads, right??  Today I will get to start a new creations... those are the best days!  There is the 'choosing of the colors' or design, then laying out the deisgn on my board (and in my mind).  The second best time is when I finish and list a creation... so, since I am doing both...perfect day!!

What about you???  Starting anything new?  Finishing anything?  Please remember that I am always excited to see your creations too... feel free to share!!

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Yesterday I left you with this photo....

and working late I was able to finish this one and list it! So, here is My Lady Isla - Teal and Ivory Beadwoven Necklace A Krafty Max Design

and here is the 'making of' video for you all to watch!

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I had such a great response to the LOVE bracelet I did recently that I just had to do another one!  This one is simply a heart....and I think it just has to be pink!! What do you think??  So, here we gooooo..... Come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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 For all of my fan, friends and followers, I would like to ask you to support this great cause for my friend and her son.  She is riding, can you support her??  Anything will help!!

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Today is the last day to read this wonderful review and enter into the give-a-way for a $25.00 certificate to my Krafty Max Originals Studio through My Daily Ramblings.

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Keep watching, I received my Prima Bead Blog Team box for Sepember!!!  All I can say is HOLY COW!!!  I can't wait to show you all the wonderful things I received!  There are SOOOOOO many new creations running round in my mind right now!!  I'll show you tomorrow what was in the box!!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

It's not weather you get knocked down; it's weather you get up!

6 Tantalizing Tuesday 9/3/13

How was YOUR weekend???  For us it was simple, fun and relaxing.  Most of Saturday and Sunday was spent beading and enjoying my family.  On Monday we did the traditional BBQ with just about everything you can think of to eat!!  I wish I would remember to take photos.....but here is what we had....

BBQ Rib-eye Steaks (marinated for 3 days)

BBQ Beans (from a can)

Corn on the Cob (fresh)

Scalloped Potatoes (from a box)

Deviled Eggs (home made)

Guacamole and chips (home made)

Biscuits (home made)

and for desert

Strawberry Cheese Cake (Sara Lee)

Noe bad, hu???  What did you eat??  What did you do??  Did you spend time with your family??  

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Yes, I have a new listing this morning.... and this one is unique!  BUT, I just love it!!

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I started working on this over the weekend, and I am really enjoying it!! Here is the last photo I showed off last night.... but, there are THREE of these!!  Come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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There is only a little over a day left to read this wonderful review and enter into the give-a-way for a $25.00 certificate to my Krafty Max Originals Studio through My Daily Ramblings.

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So many of you partied with me this weekend, and for that, all I can say is 

THANK YOU!!!!

But, like all give-a-ways I have to announce a winner - or in this case - WINNER!! After going over my numbers MANY times I have a tie in 5th place.... I've checked and checked and there is still a tie!!  SO, I will give out SIX pairs of earrings (it's only fair).  IF your name is on this list, please email me (max@kraftymax.com) with your address and favorite color so that I can get your prize out to you.

Kari Judd

Terry Spears

Jessica Van Loan

Anna Sander

Karen Waterston

Lisa Mills

THANK YOU!!!

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Today's featured artist is: BarbaraNeelyDesigns.  This Free lance Graphic Artist/Designer has really made some beautiful creations for each of us to use!!  I can just see these little tags on gifts at one of my parties!!  I just love them!!  And the little 'monkey' is just toooooo cute (you'll have to go find him in the studio).  I am sure there is something that will catch your eye - there is so much to too!  Remember to always support handmade artists whenever you can - we create because we love to!!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Faith makes all things possible...

love makes all things easy!

0 Fascinating Friday 8/30/13

It is FRIDAY!!!  I am so looking forward to this weekend!!  I will be spending a bunch of time with my family and friends, and beading, so it will be a great weekend!! I hope that your weekend is wonderful, remember to please share things you create, photos of your family or just a note on my fan page, I always love to hear about great things!!

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Today's newest listing is simple, but beautiful!!  It is GOLDSTONE and COPPER!!  

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Can you see the 'trangle' in this strap?  If you look REALLY close you can also see through the beads... I think this one is turning out amazing!! Come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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My current give-a-way is at My Daily Ramblings.  There is an amazing review and a give-a-way for a $25.00 give certificate to my Krafty Max Originals studio (which can be won by ANYONE).  SO please, check it out and enter!!

 

 

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

The power of imagination makes us infinite.

0 Thoughtful Thursday 8/29/13

Like so many weeks before, this week has just flown by!  With school schedules now 'mostly' ironed out and life getting back to routine, you would think that life would settle down....right?  Well, it is strange, I just seem to get busier and busier!!!  How does that happen??? 

Do you understand?  Is it possible to go back to the time where there were less things to deal with in one day?  I might have to just look into that!! :)

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And now, I get to show off what I made with this months great kit!  The last few days I have been showing you working photos of my Kumihimo creations, but now.... the finished projects!  I have tried Kumihimo  several times before and never had much luck with it, but with my mothers help I was able to get these creations finished - and I am rather proud of myslef!! I didn't want to do the 'traditional' items, so this necklace is very simple and the idea of the bookmark came from the weaving/braiding being so flat (perfect for pages of a book).  Please, click on the photos to see more photos or to puchase them.

***** They are also today's newest listings! *****

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I am gettign a LOT of comments about this one on FaceBook....so far, everyone likes it!!    Remember, you can watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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I have listed three patterns for any of you that want to create your own MINION bracelets.  The hair and 'extras' you'll have to add on your own though!!  Just click on the photo to go see the listing - or to purchase the pattern!

 

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My current give-a-way is at My Daily Ramblings.  There is an amazing review and a give-a-way for a $25.00 give certificate to my Krafty Max Originals studio (which can be won by ANYONE).  SO please, check it out and enter!!

 

 

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CONGRATS to Lisa Mills - my FAN of the WEEK this week!

 

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Today's featured artist is: CedarCreekSoaps.  This wonderful stay-at-home mom had gone from a jewelry designer to creating some amazing bath products.  If you just look at these creations you can see the love and quality that goes into them.  Please check out her studio and I am sure you will find a 'favor' to match any mood!!  And remember, always support handmade artistist when you can!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Se… 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CedarCr…  

https://twitter.com/seabreezejew…

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Believe in yourslef!  

Have faith in your abilities!

Without a humble but reasonable

confidence in your own powers you

cannot be successful or happy!