14 It's Party TIME - Anniversary Party 2012

Yes, it has been 3 years since I started this blog!  I have such a hard time believing that!  I have written 893 posts over that time, and found so many wonderful things to share and feature!  And then, to talk about my studio anniversary is almost to much to fathom!  I have sold items to 19 countries and made over 1153 sales between my time with Etsy and now my wonderful ArtFire studio! 

So, I want to celebrate in a BIG way! I have gathered a few of my fans and supporters and here is the three prize packages that will be awarded.

GRAND PRIZE will include:

$30.00 to Michelle's Wonderful By your Side Studio

$20.00 Certificate to Amber's Amazing Ambers Art Alley Studio

$10.00 Certificate to Shair's great The Knit Wit Studio

$20.00 Certificate from my Krafty Max Studio from Reading with Baking Goddess (thank you)

$50.00 Certificate from my Krafty Max Studio

So, the Grand Prize has a total value of $130.00!!  Now that is a GRAND PRIZE!!

There will also be 2 Runner-Up prizes:

Each one will be for $25.00 Certificate in my Krafty Max Originals Studio.

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2 Marvelous Monday 11/21/11

Here it is, Monday again!  How does this keep happening?  Hubby had a FULL National Guard weekend, and so did we.  Friday and Saturday was spent selling homemade chili and sandwiches to our unit and others.  I so enjoyed myself!  It had been a while since I had been out to the unit and it was good to see old friends and meet new soldiers.  The military is an ALWAYS changing system.  That is one thing you learn very early on - if you 'click' with someone, don't waste time....they may be activated or change duty stations before you know it!

I also did some beading... some.  I have been taking photos of my latest project about every 4-6 rows, I thought it would be fun to watch the progress.  Here it is, from the color choice of beads and row 8 up to row 46. Each row is 48 beads long and I have used 11o Delica beads (11o means that there are approx. 11 per inch).  What do you think?

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I am joining in with the Black Friday and Cyber Monday FUN over at ArtFire.  Here is what I am offering (mine has already started).

Free Shipping 

to the US and Canada between 

11/21/11-11/29/11 ENJOY!! ~KM

 

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Today's featured shop is MaryFosterCreative.  I just love her photos.  When I read that most of her photos are out of her own garden, that just made it better.  Can you imagine how wonderful it would be to have all these beauties in your yard?  Please go visit this amazing gardener - and photographer - and remember to support your local and handmade artists.

 http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryFosterCreative

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 And for any of you that are interested in OUR movement here it is...

This is one of the BEST message I have found!! 

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My thought for today - remember that this is the season of family and friends - don't just 'think' about them, reach out to them!  ~KM

8 Fabulous Friday

This week has been a trial for me - both in patience and in stress.  I thought I was used to the routine already - WRONG!  Yesterday I made such a mess with breakfast that I ended up having to throw out about 8 eggs that were 1/2 cooked!  YEP!  It is amazing to me that I can run a company without any problems but when it comes to my home life I am a crazy woman!  

But, I did get a chance to work on this new bracelet.  This one is only about 1/2 finished.  This this the foundation for - hopefully - what will be a much MORE elaborate design.  MAYBE!?!?!  It is one of those things that I am going to TRY to make look like the photo I have in my mind!

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Instead of featuring a new artist, I would like to show you a list of a few of my favorite bloggers.   Please don't get upset if you didn't make the list, I am going to start featuring about 5 or so every week..... these are in no specific order.

Michele-ByYourSide 

Magnolia Surprise

The Eclectic Element. 

Belly Charms Blog 

Crocheting In Georgia 

Juniper Moon Farm 

Pop Art Minis World  

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Today and over the weekend I am doing several HOPS, I didn't get a chance to do them through the week, so these should keep me busy!!

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For the thought of the day - Remember our men and women who risk their lives everyday to support our rights and privileges - no matter what country you live in!  ~KM

7 Mimic Monday

Boy what a weekend it was.  Saturday - farmer's market, a friends son's birthday party and a dear friends house warming party!  Hubby,kids and I were warn out!!  So on Sunday we cuddled, played, tickled and relaxed with the kids.  I once again 'stuck to my guns' and stayed off the computer!  Boy, what a difference it makes to not be on the computer! 

It is, MIMIC MONDAY today, so I thought what would be better than to feature several of my friends artwork.... I only wish I could MIMIC  their work!  Please click on each photo to go to their shop....thanks and enjoy your MIMIC MONDAY and remember to only MIMIC the GOOD habits of others!!  ~KM 

(sorry, I can't do everyone in one day - next Monday - new list!!!)

1 OH MY!!!!

Oh my, I can't say thank you enough to Michele from By Your Side.  She has featured one my my necklaces (# 6) in her wonderful features!  I can't believe it!  Please check out her blog, her work and mine too!!!  Thank you again Michele!!

2 Fabulous Friday

Today really is a Fabulous Friday.  Things this week have gone by so very fast that I have barely noticed them. I can't believe it is Friday already!  I would like to thank all my fans for making this a wonderful week...here is my current count:

Face Book Fan Page - 560

Twitter - 197

My blog - 135 

Etsy Shop - 816 shop hearts and 242 positive feedback

Boy, do I feel loved!!!!  I can't believe how much I love to open up my sites and find more followers and fans! 

Today I want to feature someone who is TRULY fabulous.  She started me on Link Love and has helped me grow my business and followers.  Her support has been a wonderful blessing!  Please visit her shop, By Your Side 2009 or her blog, By Your Side, her twitters, ByYourSide2009 or her face book fan page, ByYourSide2009  and let her inspire you too!  Oh ya, she also has WONDERFUL, FABULOUS and TERRIFIC hand made bags!!!