0 What's New Wednesday 4/1/15 (Ms Blue Bell, PURPLE and OneSpark)

What's NEW?  Well, what isn't!!!  I have been so busy!!  I finished one creation last night, get to start a new creation this morning.  Moving creations over to my own web page...I know that you don't see it yet, but it will be amazing!!  Making wedding jewelry for my best friends wedding....creating something BIG for competitions....wow...

What's NEW??  EVERYTHING! 

Here she is....Ms. Blue Bell!  What do you think??

I get to start something NEW today! I have pulled the colors and I'll be kicking off this morning.  I hope you'll come over  to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page  were I post 'working' photos throughout the day.

I have increased the sale to 40%, taken off the need for a code and now, I am hoping that you grab up what you want!  I am moving more items each day....the new site will be up and running in about a week and then.... 

I am not sure if you have heard of #ONESpark before, but here it is talked about A LOT!!  It is a great organization to help business get started and grow!!  Well, I have been invited by KATY Cube - Miniature Storefronts to be a part of this amazing festival!!  I am so excited!! I am not sure of ALL the details yet, but I will tell you more as I can!!!  Keep watching for the news!!

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Some say BOSSY, I prefer Benevolent OVERLORD!! (April Fools) :) 

2 What's New Wednesday 3/25/15 (MY SON, Beautiful Creations and a SHOW)

Inbetween all of the things going on with me (Krafty Max) I also have been living a great personal life!! I am a firm believer that they follow eachother - ESPECIALLY when you work at home!  My Son, as many of you know, is a funtioning special needs child that required a lot of my attention.  Because of this I spend most of the time that he is home focused on him or my home life!!  Recently while I was teaching a class he decided to 'stack cups' to entertain us (of course it was to entertain him and for him to be included, but that is OK) and so I just had to snap a photo!!  These are PAPER cups that have been 'played with' for some time!! THIS IS A GREAT TOY!

My message; even if you work at home there is BUSINESS TIME and PERSONAL TIME, don't let them bleed into eachother to much!!

These aren't new, but they are wonderful to look at...and remember save 35% off if you use code MOVING2015!!

 

If you have been watching, you'll know I made a big MISTAKE yesterday.  I tried to 'push' the needle through a bead that it didn't want to go through....disaster... 3 broken beads later and the entire thing had to be cut and I had to start over!!!  I hope you'll come over  to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page  were I post 'working' photos throughout the day.

 

If you are able, please come see me on Friday or Saturday at this show, it is indoors and should be a great way to see LOTS of handmade creations (not just mine)!! :) 

 

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

If you don't like something change it.  If you can't change it, change the way you think about it!

0 What's New Wednesday 3/18/15 (Pink and Black Agate, SteampunkCoasters and an iPhone Case)

So, here they are.  My son and his new bride!  I am so proud!!  The second photo also has my mom and dad in there....what a special day!! I am sorry I missed it, but trips to California from Florida just isn't possible right now! 

Yesterday I finished one project and was able to start on another one!!  I haven't gotten a chance to do the photo shoot and listing yet for this one, but I will get it done today!!

But I did get to start on the Pink and Black Agate Slice....let's see what I can do with this one!!  Remember, you can come over to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page  were I post 'working' photos throughout the day. 

Just look at these from my studio...they are wonderful for SPRING!! 

 

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Yesterday I  introduced you to JosephAnthony the owner and designer behind SteampunkCoasters and today, I want to tell you more about him!  

When I asked him how his craft has evolved over time, his answer really struck home with me;  At first I really thought I was making some high quality items…I was wrong. Once the shine wears off and you start seriously looking at your craft you beat yourself up pretty bad, I think everyone does that. Once I faced the reality that I needed to do some more research on techniques, styles, color schemes etc. The items I was producing got markedly better. I am constantly trying new things and changing up the process. You always want to produce a better item. For many of us this says what we all feel in the beginning!!

He has been published in the local paper and mentioned on the news - no doubt that will happen more and more!!  I just love to watch what is being 'remade' into something new!!  Currently there is work going with this project....everything that you see is found objects and the finished piece will have photos for the numbers!!

And here are two of my favorites!!  I know they aren't Steampunk, but they are terrific and have that vintage and unique look that comes from a talented artists!

So, check out his sites, watch out for new creations and make sure you shop handmade whenever you can!! 

Twitter @steampunkcoast

Facebook www.facebook.com/steampunkcoasters

RebelMouse www.rebelmouse.com/SteampunkCoasters/

Tumbler http://steampunkcoasters.tumblr.com/

Pinterest www.pinterest.com/balucanb/

Instagram search steampunkcoaster

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest! ~Pema Chodron

0 What's Up Wednesday 3/11/15 (Twisted and Troublesome Friends, Lisa Wingate and a Mermaid)

 What's NEW???  Well, there is a new Lisa Wingate book coming out soon!!  I am so excited!!!  Just look at the cover art....

....this is the 3rd book in a series, but let me tell you, you can read them along just as easy!  They are all great books!!  You do know that she is my ALL TIME favorite writer, right?!?!  Keep a watch out, I'll be doing a review and then a give-a-way as we get closer to the September release....but you can always click on it and PRE-order it now....it will be worth it!! :) 

Just look at what I did last night! I was able to work on my strap!!  Like it?  I just love the way the beads are going together! Remember, you can come over to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page  were I post 'working' photos throughout the day.

Just look at both of these great creations!! They would be great for spring or summer! 

Yesterday I was able to introduce you to Ms. Leeza (Lee-zah) the designer owner of Twisted& Troublesome Friends.  Today I get to tell you more about her, and her beautiful creations!!

Like many artist that are self taught she started out with something small and 'easy'.  Here is what she says about it;  My first piece I named "Thy Slug." It was a yellow sausage type thing with little spikes stuck to it. It broke after I took it out of the oven from baking.  And now when I look at her creations I think - how far she has come!! 

I think that personally one of the things that draws me the most to her little cuties is their expressions.  She has worked really hard to get the 'eyes' just right and then you see the 'tongue' hanging out and it just makes me smile!!  I, for one, am so glad that she has kept up her passion and that we get to look at these little creations - and for some of us we are lucky enough to own one!! 

Here are a couple of my favorites!!

Remember to go check out her page (and let her know where you heard about her) and watch for future creations! 

Twisted and Troublesome Friends

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.  ~Marcel Proust