2 Traditional Thursday 6/19/14 (Happy Birthday to me, Grandmother's Stash and a Collection)

 

It is THURSDAY, June 19th, and that means it is my BIRTHDAY!!!!!  YEP, my birthday!  I am so excited!!  We really aren't doing much, but it is the point that I have made it another year and I actually feel better than I have in years!!  So, Happy Birthday to me! :)  

 So, today I am starting on the strap for my beautiful Owl necklace.  Come on over to my Fan Page or Google+ page, I post 'working photos' throughout the day!

 

This is a special one for me, it is from my Grandmother's Stash!!  I have looked at this one, with it's broken chains and cracked OLD pearls and wanted to re-do it many times.  But now, it is done!!  Yep!  I just love the way it looks now - I think Grandma would like it too!  What about you?  Like it? 

 

 Here is a wonderful collection by lunarskies.  Thank you so much for including me in this collection!!

Naturally Beautiful

   Curated By: lunarskies

ArtFire.com

Handmade Gifts

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because is has a song! ~Maya Angeou

2 Fascinating Friday 3/28/14 (Last Plea for Votes, Prima Beads, Grandmother's Stash and NameCoins)

Oh my goodness, it is Friday and I am on the edge of my seat!!   I have been trying to get people to vote and SHARE the link for the #ArtFireWorks contest day and night!!  I am getting there - only about 85 votes behind the leader!!!  I can tell you that I am so very flattered by all the votes I have already gotten.  My life seems to be centered - right now - around this contest!!  I have to say, if it wasn't for the beads.....this lady would be CRAZY!!  

So, for the last time, would you please vote and SHARE this link with ANYONE and EVERYONE that you can.....I am closing in....but the contest ends at midnight tonight!!!

Today's new listing is simply wonderful!! The Gold Plated Sand Dollar is from my grandmother's stash and I just love the way it matches up with the Swarovski Crystals and Gemstones!!  What do you think of it??

Today I am able to show off the last of my creations from this months Prima Blog Team creations!!  I saved this one for last because I actually fell in-love with it!  ALL the items are from Prima Beads and this is actually an easy necklace to make.  Also, even though the beads are plastic, the look is very vintage and wonderful.  It is easy to see the quality in these beads.  What do you think???  Would you make any of these?  Would you buy these creations???

Here is how it started.....and all the creations I came up with!!

Today's featured artist is; NameCoins.  This family run studio has been cutting coins for over 28 years.  There are designs for any style, taste, hobby or look.  And, if you can't find something...just ask!!  Each coin is cut by hand via jewelers saws, so they are are unique and one of a kind!!  Look through this studio and you are sure to find something you just 'can't live without'!!  And remember, always support handmade artist - we all create out of love!!

Find me online @:

http://www.namecoins.com/  

http://www.facebook.com/namecoin…

 

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

We have so many needs in your life, but at the end of the day, all we need is to be needed.

2 Thoughtful Thursday 3/6/14 ( Amethyst from Grandmother's Stash, ArtFire Works for Me, and 3POOCHYS)

I am actually not sure what happened yesterday, I was doing my normal routine and then at about 10am I realized  I hadn't done a blog post....how does that happen?  Oh well, I guess that just means that I have to do a 'really good' one today to make up for it!?!?! ;) 

I did do a post for a contest that ArtFire is doing....

.... and IF I make it to the 3rd round then I would really need EVERY ONE'S help to vote for me STAGE 3: Every vote counts! 3/21/2014 – 3/28/2014.  I will let you know as soon as I do if I have made it to Stage 3, but in the mean time if you would like to read my post, here it is....

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I hope you entered, because this give-a-way ends tonight!  Remember, there are TWO times up for grabs, so make sure you enter and do your daily entries!!

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Today's 'show off' creation is just that!  Something I made a little bit ago, but is still beautiful!! It has been discounted (almost to cost) and would love to find a home this spring!!

And since I didn't do a blog post yesterday I also wanted to show off this new listing from yesterday!!

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Just look, I am working on the strap now, but the center is just simply beautiful...although.... I might add a ..... Remember, you can come on over to my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day to watch it grow!!

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Today's featured artist is; 3POOCHYS.

This wonderful team makes these bright and beautiful harnesses for 'little dogs'.  They have a top model and great designs!!  I have to tell you that my dog loves harnesses and these must be the cuties I have seen in a long time!  Fully adjustable and approved by their three poochy's it is easy to see how much time and love they put into each of their creations.  Remember, always support handmade artists....we create out of love! :)

http://www.3poochys.com/index.ht…  

http://www.pinterest.com/

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

The best way out is always through.  ~Robert Frost