0 Wacky Wednesday 10/2/13

Yes, it is Wednesday and boy, have I been on a roll lately!  I have to tell you that it seems like there are just so many things to talk about every morning!!  This morning is no different!  I finished one creations, get to start another, there is a give-a-way that is almost done, work on getting my BIG SALE up and running.....whew, I am tired already!!   Let's get started!!

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I actually have TWO new listings.  There is the one I finished yesterday - my sisters bracelet set - and a brand new listing from this morning. 

My sisters bracelets have turned out really wonderfully, I think.  I am selling them as a set and I think that they will make someone's day really special to receive them!

And then there is a new pair of beadwoven earrings....these are soft and feminine, don't you think??

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Oh my, I get to start something new here are the colors....yep, that is it!!!!! WHOOO HOOOO - come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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Today is it......the give-a-way ends at midnight tonight!!   But,  remember is that there are daily tweet entries, so make sure you come back and tweet!! 

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Just look at this, it is a give-a-way of one of my creations!!! Remember, she did a review a little bit ago?  Well, now she is doing a give-a-way for me too!!

Post by Makeup Craves By Sara Gullzaib.

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Today's featured artist is: AnitasPottery.  For over 25 years this amazing artist has been perfecting her craft.  There are just so many things to see in this wonderful studio!  I just love these little 'name' houses.  I can just see them on someones birthday cake and then they get to keep them for their shelf after the party!!  But, there is just so much more to see that you really must go check out her studio.  Please remember to always support handmade artist!!

http://www.anitaspottery.com 

http://www.minipotterybyanita.et… 

http://www.artfire.com/users/Ani…

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

The best way to predict the future is to create it!

4 Tantalizing Tuesday 10/1/13

Yesterday I was a wonderful day - after a bad kick off (play on words intended).  I was able to bead, put my foot up and just enjoy the day!  The weather here has turned cool, which also means that at least SOME of the humility is out of the air!  It was even a little bit breezy yesterday! 

Then I received a comment about one of my creations that startled me and amazed me all at the same time!!  Let me tell you why!  A while back I was in the April/May 2013 issue of BeadWork in 'the challenge' section (you can read about it by clicking HERE). 

 So, when I received this comment on that blog post yesterday -

Elmas worldofdiamondSeptember 30, 2013 at 8:41 AM

I finished my project. I do not know I can add her but İf you want to see it is in my blog http://worldofdiamond07.blogspot.com/2013/09/fusya-akik-tas-kolye-yaptm.html I hope you like it.

I wasn't sure what this meant.  But then, I went to her blog!!  WOW!!  She was so inspired by my design that she designed something of her own - 

She shows working photos and I have to say, not only am I flattered by her creation but I am truly amazed!! It turned out so wonderful!!!!  SO, thank you so much World of Diamond's for making such a gorgeous creation and for allowing me to inspire you!!

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Although this isn't the NEWEST listing, it is one that would be perfect for any fall outfit!!

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Many of you have been watching my 'Sisters' bracelets grow over the last couple of days! I hope that you keep coming back, it hope to have them done and listed - later - today!! So 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 today and tomorrow left, so IF you missed it, there is another FUN give away!!  The thing to remember is that there are daily tweet entries, so make sure you go back each day and tweet!! 

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Just look at this, it is a give-a-way of one of my creations!!! Remember, she did a review a little bit ago?  Well, now she is doing a give-a-way for me too!!

Post by Makeup Craves By Sara Gullzaib.

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On a personal note, I have this amazing system that I would like to sell.  It is for a young toddler.  Both my kids had one of these systems.  It is perfect for the younger kids because it is very durable and it also is all about FUN learning.   It is a VTech - VSmile with lots of games (13), the case, the re-chargeable battery kit, and the tv kit. I would like to get $100.00 for this set (that includes shipping to the US). Please let me know if you are interested. (max@kraftymax.com)

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and without, the more significant and the higher in inspirations his life will be.

6 Manic Monday 9/30/13

Today.....well, it is Monday!!  I am usually up are ready very early, but many things happened last night!  The first, we had family game night.... that was really fun - mostly!  I had a coupon for the new Monopoly game - Monopoly EMPIRE.

This is our 4th Monopoly game - I think we like Momopoly!!  But this one is totally different!  It is kind of like a 'speed' version!  We were able to do 3 whole games in about 2 hours - but the problem came into who won!!!  After that there were some 'brussed' feelings!!  Then there was the 'bed time' issues..... needless to say I didn't get to bed on time or in a good mood!  Oh well, at least I get to bead today!!  

Oh ya, there was a good dinner though!!

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Today I have another wonderful 'large' bead creation!! Do you like this new 'larger and chunky' style??  

I also listed the FLASK as a custom order.  You can design something for yourself or as a gift....just about any design can be created and beaded.

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This sister's bracelet is coming right along!!  I hope that I will be done with it tomorrow!! So come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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And IF you missed it, there is another FUN give away!!  The thing to remember is that there are daily tweet enteries, so make sure you go back each day and tweet!! 

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Just look at this, it is a give-a-way of one of my creations!!! Remember, she did a review a little bit ago?  Well, now she is doing a give-a-way for me too!!

Post by Makeup Craves By Sara Gullzaib.

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Today's featured artist is: DesignsbyLindaNee.  Oh my goodness, this studio is full of fun sayings that you can carry with you.  I have to tell you I got very caught up in the sayings and realized about 5 pages in that I still needed to pick one!!!  This one caught my eye because of the cute owl, but let me just say - they sayings.......so wonderful!!  Run over and check out this great studio, there is something for everyone - and most will make you smile or laugh!!  Remember to always support handmade artists!!

http://www.designsbylindanee.com

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged.  Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.

4 Fascinating Friday 9/27/13

Well, the secret is out!!  Yesterday I finally showed off the 'big' project I was working on... who saw it?  Who was surprised at WHAT it was??  I am already planning another one... this one with a ______ logo on it (no, I am not going to tell you)!!  I also have been working on more earrings.....ooohhh, let's show one of those off today!?!?!  

I hope your day is wonderful and full of sunshine and beads (or whatever your inspiration is from)!! 

As a side note, for any of you who know me personally, I move fast.  I don't mean just beading, I mean I always seem to be 'going' and I often get very clumsy because of it!!  Why am I telling you this?  I thought I would show off my latest 'mishap'! 

DO you see anything wrong with the 'pinky' toe?  It is completely broken!!  When I first kicked my bead tray - yes that is how I broke it - it was sticking straight out to the side....I reset it and now, the whole foot is swollen and sore!  Good thing I have BEADING (which means sitting) planned for the next couple of days!!

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 Yes, I have a new listing for today!  This one is 3 different shades of Swarovski Crystal woven together with some Glass Pearls and Stainless Steel beads.  This is one of those bracelets that looks like a MILLION dollars but doesn't cost that much!!  Talk about showing off your love of PURPLE!!

I have another project that wasn't listed (it was a custom order) but it WAS watched closely!!  I am really surprised that none of you guessed this one!!  For me, that is a thrill, that means I did something totally original and totally a surprise!!!  So, here it is!!

 

 And here is the 'making of' video if you want to see how it all came together!!

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Now these earrings are a new listing for today too, but I wanted to show you where they came from!!! These great blue and white beads were from my Prima Blog Team 'tis the season' collection!!  Yep, aren't they wonderful??  I had so much fun making these, they are just wonderful to look at!  These are the ONLY things that came from the supplies that I am going to sell, the rest will be given away in the next few weeks!! SO keep coming back and watch for ways to win - the wont ALL be given away via a 'give-a-way', some of them will just be given to random commenter's on my blog posts!

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So, I finished my FLASK.... uummm, what does that mean?  I get to start a new project!!  This one will be a bracelet - well, actually bracelets!!  You'll get to watch two bracelets grow at the same time!!  You'll understand as it gets going!! So come on over and watch the creation grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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Most of you know that I finished one give-a-way yesterday, but did you realize that I also started another one??  Here you goooooo....

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Now today, I have a very special featured artist; Ravishing-Beauty-LLC.  I have the honor and privilege to watch the lady that has started this company grow up.  She has always been a very talented young lady and I am very proud to personally endorse her products.  I have actually used her new creations and I have to say - WONDERFUL!!  Right now she is just 'kicking' things off, but I can already tell that she will be a huge success!!  Just look at these creations.... no, they aren't food, they are for your beauty routine!! The creations in the red and white photo - LIB BALM!!!  The photo with the lemons - Body SCRUB (which I personally LOVE).  Run over and LIKE her FaceBook Fan page and follow her on twitter, you'll get to see each of her new creations as she posts them!!

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Today I want to leave you with this thought;

Don't wait until everything is just right.  It will never be perfect.  There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions.  So what.  Get started now.  With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.