0 Wacky Wednesday 1/29/14 (A New Listing, A New Project and A New Collection)

As I sit and watch the news and weather this morning I am really surprised at how this storm is effecting everyone!!  Here in Jacksonville Florida we are getting lots of rain and the weather is cold, but it seems like we have missed the worst again!  Just North and East of us people are literally stuck on the interstate!!  UCK, I might complain during the summer about the humidity, but I am so glad to be here now!!

I have gotten a lot of complaints from people trying to leave comments on my blog posts lately.  I have now switched back to the 'blogger' comments instead of the GOOGLE comments I was using.  Hopefully this will solve the problem!

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Today's newest listing is for the CreationsColorChallengeGroup.  I have not been able to participate in these wonderful challenges, but I am trying to make sure I get back into it!  This is a friendly challenge that ANYONE can do - it is just to keep you inspired!!

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If you watch my fan page you'll know that last night my purple creation 'fell apart' in my hands!!  Yes, it was about 75% done and somehow a thread was cut....beads everywhere!!  So, I set that aside!  I don't usually 'give-up' so easy, but I also have a custom order to get done!!  Today I start on a custom flask.... come on over to my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day to watch it grow!!

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Here it is..... a Just for FUN Give-A-Way!! ~KM

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Thank you so much to Coolstraps for including me in this wonderful collection! 

The Opulence of Blue and Gold

   Curated By: Coolstraps

ArtFire.com

Jewelry Supplies

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Give generously, for your gifts will return to you later.

5 Tantalizing Tuesday 7/2/13

Another day of beading down, so many to go!!  My life seems to really get into a routine, but that is OK, I am good with routine!!  I have to say that there are so many creations in my head, I wish that I had more time.....yep, more time to bead!!  I know that you all think that all I do is bead....I don't, but it is really what keeps me sane! 

There are many ways that this has turned into a business, however, it is still the creations and the creating that makes it more pleasurable.  The paperwork, the time on the computer working my site, the many many many hours working on my business plan....those are all things that I could 'leave by the side of the road', if I could.  It is, however, the way that I can keep creating!!  The more time I spend 'balancing' my BUSINESS with CREATING the more I find my business growing!!

Even after growing and having many sales it is still such a wonderful think to get a sale!  I still, after all this time get a little bit 'giddy' and it brings me so much pleasure to send out my creations.  I always remember making the creation, then pack it and send it out with love!!

Do you still feel this?  Are you still waiting on the first sale??  Let me know, I am always interested in other peoples stories and ALWAYS willing to share my experiences!!

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I actually have 2 new listings to show off today.  The first one is for the CreationsColorChallengeGroup challenge.  The colors that were given last week were Red and Black, so here is what I created, what do you think??

Then I just had to list this one for today.  I love that look of this - the contrast between the colors, the different end caps...yep, I like the way this one turned out!!

Have you noticed the dragonfly stamped metal on all my new creations??  I have stared including this in every creation I make - it is now becoming a signature....nice!! 

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Yes, I am still working on my miniature dressing screen....aren't you watching?  Here is where I left off yesterday, you can watch my Fan Page or Google+ page to watch this creation grow and see the story that goes with it,  throughout the day!!

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 Only one day left....come on over and enter, it is very easy!! 

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Today I want to feature lillybeadsdesigns.  This wonderful lady is just starting out her Jewelry Making Business and I have to say that she is creating some wonderful things!!  She recently decided to be a stay-at-home mom and wife and found that with her extra time at home she could create beautiful jewelry! I just fell in love with this bracelet...it is just so beautiful!  She has a very eclectic style and I am sure you'll find something you like when you look through her Fan Page (she doesn't have a studio yet, but you can purchase right from her Fan Page).  Go over and look and remember, always support handmade artists, they create out of love!!

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I would like to leave you with this thought today;

Look for the sunrise in the morning.  Look for the moon and stars at night.  In these places, you will see the possibility of a new day and find hope!

0 Wacky Wednesday 4/3/13

Last night I just couldn't sleep very well, so I beaded!!  I had a couple of 'insperational' moments where I drew out some designs too.  Every once in a while I get these 'moments' that are just pure wonder!  My insperation book stared out in a spiral note book, and I am now onto my 3rd one!!  I often don't draw out my designs, but when insperation hits.... I do!  Then, usually I don't go back, like you would think, I just have them there....if I ever need them!!!

How are you inspired???

A couple of friends and I started a little group to inspire others and it has grown, from just the 3 of us to a wonderful bunch of people over the past year or so.  It is open to everyone, even just someone who does art/crafts for fun and not to sell.  Come on over and check out our latest Challenge... it could be fun!!  Here is the current event;

Creations Color Challenge for 4/1/13 - 4/14/13

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Here is a new listing for today, I just love the vintaage look of this watch.  I matched it with Burgundy Glass Pearls and Ivory Gemstones.  The black gunmetal findings along with the silver plated findings seem to be a perfect match, what do you think??

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Yep, I am still working on the MOM bracelet - but last night, I just couldn't sleep, sooooooo.... here is where I got last night (row 118)!!   Come on over to my Fan Page or Google+ page and watch my progress!

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This PARTY ends TONIGHT!!! Remember, there are even a couple of daily entries!!!  Come on over and enter....remember, there are 4 prize packages up for grabs!!!!

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Today's featured artist is: ronbu. This artist doesn't have info in their BIO, but I just fell in love with this bird feeder and some of the other creations in this studio!  Come on over and visit...I'm sure you'll find something you like!! 

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Don't be surprised to discover that luck favors those who are prepared.

0 Wacky Wednesday 1/16/13

What a day this is, I woke up to a great sale in my ArtFire studio and then I received a wonderful note in my email from a customer about the creation she ordered.  At 330am it is already a wonderful day.  I have so many things in the works today too!  For me, it is WACKY and WONDERFUL Wednesday!!  

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First, let me show off some of my new listings!! This one is one that you watched grow and develop over the past few days.  If you would like to watch it grow again, here is a video to show you the steps..... http://youtu.be/O0J5EYYHvb0  Here is the listing... what do you think??

And then I also listed my creation for the Creations Color Challenge Group.  This one is just FUN!!  It is very versatile and can be worn many different ways!!

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And having finished one project I got to start another one... this one is very 'soft' in the feel.  Here are the beads I started with...

and here is where I got yesterday...

 

Remember you can keep watching my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day to watch this one grow and develop.

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ONLY ONE DAY LEFT to enter this contest.... another GREAT book for beaders!!  Here is the book, click on the photo to enter!!  Have fun!!

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 Today's featured artist is: PatchworkMountain.  This talented artist has been through what many of us has.  With a love of quilting and sewing she opened an on-line store to sell fabric, however, she found that life and her store got in the way of doing what she loved.  So, she returned to quilting and sewing and once you look through her studio you will realize that she is just where she needs to be....her creations are amazing!!! There is something in almost every style and size, so I am sure you'll find something you like!  Remember to always support handmade artists when you can. 

http://www.patchworkmountain.com/

https://twitter.com/patchworkmtn

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And now to leave you with this thought;

There are people who will always come up with reasons why you can't do what you want to do.  Ignore them!