Krafty Max Originals: handmade wednesday hop

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

3 Wonderful Wednesday 1/4/12

As things really take off this week into the New Year I am reminded at how lucky I am to have some of the most wonderful friends. I have three close friends that each, in their own way, support and love me. It is because I have this love and friendship in so many different ways that I can continue to do my kreations day after day. They all bring such difference of opinions to each topic, yet somehow we always seem to be able to meet in the middle.

I thought I would start the New Year off right and give each of them their due.

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First, there is Marsha from Pandula Arts Creations. I have known her the longest - over 17 years! She has a wonderful - amazing - talent for fiber weaving, but has dabbled in crocheting, knitting, pencil drawing, painting, pine needle basket weaving, and even beadweaving! Her patience and creativity always amaze me. She has mostly been self taught, which is amazing in itself! Here is one of my favorite creations of hers.

Then there is Kris from Aprons by MeMe. We not only found common ground in her love of crafting, but we also share the love of my Monster. I found Kris during a 'babysitter' crisis and it turned out to be a long and wonderful friendship. Her talent with a sewing machine amazes me. Her love of her 'babies' is something that I cherish. We have so much in common that we even started traveling together for craft shows and marketing each others items. Her support and friendship has been time enduring! Here is one of my favorites of hers.

And last but never least, Amber from Ambers Art Alley. She and I became friends over our love of our children. Her daughter was in my girl scout troop and we bonded almost instantly. Her constant friendship and support took me through many dark days when my hubby was deployed in Iraq. Our children share a special bond and act more like brothers and sister than friends. Her love of painting has blossomed over the past year, and is now more than just a 'side line', it is her passion. With a handed down easel and discounted paints she can make any scene into a work of art.... just think what is to come! Here is one of my favorites of her work (that I don't own, yet).

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So, here is to us - GALS - and to all that we can do in the New Year. It will be amazing, that much I know!

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I actually have a new listing! Ya hooo!! This one is very simple, but it SPARKLES and SPARKLES!

Grey and Swarovski Crystal Beauty Necklace Set

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I am doing one of my favorites blog hops today, please come join me!

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I would like to close with just this simple thought,

One to-day is worth two to-morrows.

- Benjamin Franklin

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

2 Wonderful Wednesday

Is it really Wednesday already?

Where did the week go?

Well, IT IS Wednesday and IT IS a WONDERFUL day, so here we go!!

The last thing we did on our little mini vacation was 'go our separate ways'! Yep! Hubby and kids went to Wild Waters Water Park. Although the kids had a wonderful time, because I wasn't there, there aren't any photos! There were MANY stories and even my little Monster had NO fear when it came to climbing up 30+ feet into the air - over and over - to go down the water slides! I think their favorite was the WAVE area.

I was sooooo sore and tired from the day before that I ended up finding a bead store (thebeadstrand) and doing a little shopping. Here is what I got - BEAUTIFUL!

So, WET and TIRED we all started our trip home. Dinner was a must, then it was on to pick up our Ziggy and collapse at home for the night! Over all, our vacation was WONDERFUL! It had just the right measure of challenge, fun and nature. And just for a bonus, beads!!

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Just look at this beautiful collection I am in.... all this talent!!

CUFF EM DAN-O!!!

Curated By: mysticcrystal

ArtFire.com

Craft Supplies

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Here is today's newly listed creation.....

And here are two travel bags I just listed in my DESTASH studio.

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Today's featured artist is PaintingsOnPalmer. I have fallen in love with this painting. Although I like many of her works, this one just calls to me. I am amazed with the talent and inspiration this artist finds in life. Creative all of her life, it was the death of her sister that opened her eyes and life to watercolor painting. Here work is so peaceful and inspiring to others that I just HAD to share. Remember to tell her where you heard about her!