9 Wacky Wednesday 9/25/13

It's Wednesday!!  Yep, it sure it!! Today there will be a new FaceBook fan of the week chosen, my give-a-way ends tonight and midnight and I get to spend another day beading!!  WHOOO HOOOO, it will be a great 'hump day'!! 

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This wonderful Peridot necklace set is my newest listing for today!  I have to say that this one is a very BOLD set, but will make a statement by whoever wears it!!

And for those who watched this one being made, it is now back for sale.  It was 'spoken for', but it has now been 'put back on the market'.  Grab it up, this one might sale fast!! 

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So, you've discovered that the logo is for the Barcelona Soccer Team....but WHAT am I going to do with it - this design is the BACK of it??  Remember, it is for a MAN!!  Here is a hint (he can 'carry' it with him)!! Please come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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So, want to see more from my Prima Blog Team 'tis the season' collection??  These are NOT jewelry, but they are great and fun!!! 

Bookmarks.....YEP!!  These are leather thongs that can fit into any book....and they dangle and sparkle!!

And then, there is this tie!  This is also leather and can be used to 'wrap' or 'tie' up a package instead of a bow for Christmas.  You could also  us this a wrap bracelet - ok, maybe jewelry!?!?! 

Remember, I will be using all these as give-a-ways.

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Today is the last day to enter this give-a-way.  I am so excited about this one!!  Remember your daily 'tweet' entry too!! BUT, make sure you please come back, I will have more like this one coming up soon!! 

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Today's featured artist is: SmilingCloud. This wonderful artist created so many things that have 'movement' in them!  I just love the way that many of these seem to float off the page.  There are so many unique creations in this studio - and something for everyone!  Please remember to always support handmade artist - they create out of love!

http://www.rainestylehome.etsy.c… 

http://www.madeitmyself.com/user… 

http://www.bonanza.com/smilingcl…  

http://SmilingCoud.dawanda.com

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 I am joining in a blog hop today... come join in with me??


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Today I would like to leave you with this thought:

A heart to resolve,

a head to contrive,

and a hand to execute. 

2 Tantalizing Tuesday 9/24/13

Today is another on of those great - BEADING days!!  I know that many of you don't see much of what 'else' I do, but I actually DO have a life outside of Beads!!  I often cook - and love to cook for parties!!  Over the weekend we had a dear friend and her son come over for a movie night and I cooked handmade hamburgeres, edviled eggs, handmade quacomolie and all the 'fixings'!!  For desert we had popcorn and oranges ( a movie MUST)!!  I know this is a bit of a mess, but I always forget to take photos!!  It was a VERY good meal and even better company!!

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When I went to the last bead show I found these great MATTE finished crackle beads.  I wasn't sure what I was going to make at the time (unusual for me) but I just had to buy them!!  I ended up pairing them with these gold plated hearts and I think I have a 'winner'!!  What do you think?

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Many have guessed, but none have gotten it yet!!  What is this logo for?  What will I use it for?  It is going to be something for a MAN!!  Yep, something that beadweaving will go on - that primaraly a MAN would use (ops, were those hints?)!!  Come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day!! 

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So, want to see more creations from the 'Tis the Season' collection of supples that I received as being part of the Prima Bead Blog Team.  Well, here are a couple more....

A simple to assemble necklace!

Tomorrow I'll show you some NON jewelry items I created!!!  AND, I have decided what I am going to do with all these creations I have made....I'm going to give them away!!!  Keep watching for more 'suppies' as give-a-ways and also the finished creations!!

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Talk about give-a-ways, have you entered this one??  Remember, you can come back everyday and do a 'tweet' to gain more entry points.... there is only a few days left, so hurry on over!!

 

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Todays featured artist is: thesassycrafter.  This amazing artist is like many of us, her grandmother passed on the love of crafts!!  From about age 5 this great crafter has crocheted, crafted and created bits of sunshine for all of us to view!  You really should go look through this great studio, there is something for everyone!  And remember to always support handmade artists!!

http://bonanza.com/thevintagehom… 

http://thesassycrafter.com  

http://sharonscrochet.blogspot.c…

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Resolve to be tender with the young

compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and 

tolerant with the weak and the wrong. 

Sometime in your life

you will have been all of these.

2 Manic Monday 9/23/13

What was your weekend like?  Mine, just about perfect!!  We ended up having repetitively nice weather, some friends visiting and I was able to bead almost all weekend!!  Yep, just about perfect!!  And you should see what I made!!  I was a busy little beader!! :)  Since I have so many things to show you, let's get to it!!!

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As many of you know I finished the sunflower bracelet, and it turned out wonderfully!! 

And then I was able to bead and finish a few pairs of earrings!  What do you think?  These can be made in just about every color combination you are looking for!!

 

And through all that I even was able to list something new - just for today!!  This wonderful Red Creek Jasper and Smoky Quartz necklace set is another one of those that you can wear with jeans to a BBQ or with a suit for work!!

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 I started this one yesterday and so far it has 'stumped' all those who guess!!!  :)  I want you to not only guess WHAT the design is, but also WHAT it will be.  It isn't a bracelet, necklace or anything you can wear.  And here is another hint, it is for a MAN!!!  Come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day!!

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 And, of course, there is still the give-a-way going on!!  You really must go enter, even if you are not a beader (it would make a great gift for someone who is).  And remember, there are daily entries (twitter post) for those who want more chances!! 

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Today's featured artist is: HowlinHounds.  This amazing artist has combined her two loves - sewing and long eared dogs!!  I just love these 'snoods'.  The are perfect for any dog in your family, not just the long eared ones!  And then, as you look around this great studio, you'll also find costumes, treat bags and even business card holders for dog lovers (and more).  I must tell you that although I don't anymore, I used to have a long eared dog and these would have been perfect!!  Please check out this great studio and remember to always support handmade artists - we create out of love!

http://www.gotsnoods.com  

http://www.facebook.com/HowlinHo…  

http://www.twitter.com/HowlinHou… 

http://howlinhounds.blogspot.com…

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Imagination is the eye of the soul.

6 Fascinating Friday 9/20/13

It is actually a Fascinating Friday!!  I have been working on some custom orders, my one regular listings and even some Christmas projects for my friends and family!!  I hope you are having a great week and I am planning an even better weekend!!! 

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If you haven't entered, now is the time....the numbers keep going up and remember,  that you can come back everyday and TWEET for more entries!!

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Just look at this amazing 'secret door' necklace!! It is from my Grandmother's Stash!!

And, just in case you missed them, here is a pair of earrings that went out to their proud owner already!!

 

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Here is my sunflower bracelet.... the last photo from last night!  I did work on it a bit more last night, so come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day!! This one, however, has now been spoken for!! 

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Here are more creations that were made with the  Prima Blog Team supplies.  Remember, you can go to most of your local craft stores and buy these supplies or you can go on-line ( Prima Bead)  and order them!!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

It is not what you look at that matters, it is what you see!