0 Fascinating Friday 4/26/13

Here is today's post, simple and yet full!  All I can say is that is has been a very buys week!!  I am so glad it is FRIDAY!!  One quick question??  Should I move the Treasure Hunt to Friday's?? I had one fan ask me to, so..... what do you think??

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Also, I have a BIG favor to ask!! I have an entry in the Jewelry Design Star Competition, can you go vote for me????

***Although this one is sold, I would love for you to vote for me - once a day***

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Here is the finished listing for my wonderful venture with kimisjewelryandgifts.  Didn't it turn out wonderfully??? And, it is already spoken for!!!

Here is the 'making of video' if you would like to watch it!!

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I started it.... and it is looking wonderful!!!  Here is the last photo from yesterday! 

And don't forget you can watch my current project grow on my Fan Page or Google+ page.

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I have another Book for Beaders give-a-way up and running!!  Please click on the graphic to go enter!!

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Today's featured artist is: reflectionsbyds.  This amazing studio is full of handmade creations!!!  I am just amazed at the detail in each of these items!!  You really must go look at each one, there is something wonderful to see on every page.  Please remember, always support handmade artists, they put all their love in their creations!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/reflect…

http://www.zibbet.com/reflection…

http://twitter.com/reflectionsby…

http://www.flickr.com/photos/411…

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless on has plenty of work to do!

2 Fascinating Friday 3/8/13

Oh my, our house is FULL of sick people!!  Yep, as I said yesterday, Aye is still sick - but on the mend.  I have been sick, but 'functuonal' and now I seem to be getting worse, not better.  THEN yesterday my monster started showing signs....and by this morning he is 'totally' sick!!! Our Doctor is wonderful and has us all on good meds to help us get better faster, but still......we will be laying around again today!!!  Atleast I can still bead when I am sick....well.....

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I started my auction yesterday, you only have until the 20th to get your bid in.....let's see what we can do to get this rolling!!

 

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So here is my current project - so far.... what do yo think???  Remember, you can watch it 'grow' on my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day.

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Today I want to feature a dear friend; Kimis Jewelry From The Heart.  Yes, I have featured her before, but I just received my package from her  - and - OMG!!!  I have to say that everytime I see her creations I am in more AWE that the time before.  These were made for me to frame with beads.....and YEP, I will be!!  The ring was my prize - I won one of her amazing give-a-ways!!  And that, is ALLLLLL mine!!  My daughter already tried it on...to big, so sorry!! :) Please visit her studio, her blog and all her sites, she has some great posts!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/kidalsk…
http://www.Kimisjewelryandgifts.…
http://www.pinterest.com/kidalsk…
http://www.facebook.com/kimisjew…

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Today I will leave you with this thought;

Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want!

0 Tantrum Thursday 10/18/12

After last weeks Tantrum Thursday post (http://kraftymax.blogspot.com/2012/10/tantrum-thursday-101112.html) and all the 'sharing' I did about my son I almost feel like I should follow up with the last week's progress.  Monster has been a busy bee over the last week.  As many of you know we went out stay with my husband for his National Guard duty.  One of the things I did with the kids was take them swimming.  If you look at yesterday's post you'll see the places where they WOULDN'T go swimming.  Here is where they did!!

And boy did they have fun!!! 

But, here is the wonderful side of my son.  He is happy and very 'problem free' in the out of doors when there are no rules or constrictions.  Changes in schedule and routine....he is not so good with.  I think over all, the weekend was a success, but I learned about a new problem over the weekend.  Monster does not like crowds.  It makes LOTS of since, but I just never really realized it. We ate as the Mess/Chow Hall several times over the weekend and it was very crowed with soldiers (all wearing the same uniform and for a 7 year old - very tall) and very noisy.  I think I always knew this, but just didn't put it together.  We have been very careful about where/when we take him out, so this is just something else to watch for.

Anyone with a child like mine know that sometimes the hardest part is that on the outside he looks normal, but there are many things on the inside that just don't work right. 

People often tell me -
    'he is such a normal boy, I don't see anything wrong with him'. 

And my internal response is almost always anger.... do you think I am making this up?? 
But usually I say -
    'that is because of years of therapy, trial and error and medication'. 

Then there are those who state -
   'he doesn't act like he needs medication'.  

And I always reply -
   'Of course, that is because he is on medication!!'

Do any of you face some of these problems.  Please share them with me.  I have had such a hard time getting more than 'book' experience shared.  I have read all the books......researched, but hearing first hand and from someone who has gone through some of this.... priceless!

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Today's newest listing has some amazing beads from my featured artist!  Yes, those beautiful beads are from Kimis-Jewelry-From-The-Heart.  I am so very impressed with her creations.  She also makes jewelry out of her creations, so please go check her studio out too!!

Kimis and KraftyMax's Joint Beautiful Swarovski Crystal - 3 Piece Set

 

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And although I have featured her before, my featured artist is  Kimis-Jewelry-From-The-Heart.  One thing that you won't find in her studio is my custom made ACEO.  But it is also some of her  handmade beads like this one that make me just speechless!!  Please check out her studio and remember to support all handmade artists.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/kidalsk…
http://www.Kimisjewelryandgifts.…
http://www.pinterest.com/kidalsk…
http://www.facebook.com/profile.…

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And, then there is the new project on my try..... watch it grow on on my Fan Page or Google+ page.

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And for a closing thought here is a simple word....

4 Terrific Tuesday 8/28/12

TERRIFIC, yep, that it is!!!  I was able to get some beading done yesterday, and boy was it fun!!  I have to say that I get much more done when the kids and hubby are gone, but it is also so nice to have them here too!! 

First I want to show off something from any amazing artist.... Kimis-Jewelry-From-The-Heart.  She is not only my featured artist for today, but she is also a great friend.  I recently wrote a review/recommendation for her and I think it says it all;

I have worked with Kimberly Idalski (Kimis - Jewelry-From-The-Heart) off and on for a few years now.  Beyond being a wonderful woman she is a great artist.  The quality of her designs are extremely high.  Her attention to detail takes all of her creations to the next level - above and beyond most others in the industry.  I have been the proud owner of several of her clay creations and just recently ordered more.  I know that I can trust the quality, color and design of each of her creations. 

 I received these beads from her over the weekend.  I just can't tell you how the photos don't do the colors justice!

Here is all but a necklace that my daughter stole - it was a piece sign - and wont give back!!

I hope to bead both of these into beadwoven necklace sets!!

And this one, is just for ME!!

And then there was another gift in the box.  First I must show you my logo....

Now, I'll show you this AMAZING ACEO I received.... I am completely speachless (which is saying something) at this talent!!

Don't you think that is just simply amazing???

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/Kimis-Jewelry-From-The-Heart
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kidalsk…
http://www.Kimisjewelryandgifts.…
http://www.pinterest.com/kidalsk…
http://www.facebook.com/profile.…

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I do actually have a new listing too.....but it is just s simple Purple Cross...but I like it!!

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Tomorrow I'll show off what I got at the bead show and also another new creations, maybe I'll get the cupcake bracelet done... maybe!  But for today I'll leave you with this thought;

Action makes more fortune than caution. ~ Charlotte Whitton

2 Tantrum Thursday 8/16/12

So, you day is just chugging along and BANG, something breaks.  For me it has been my AC and Washing Machine!!  I know, I know, stop complaining, but really?!?!  I paid all that money for a new AC and it is still having issues (and let me say it isn't my installers fault).  It is just my bad luck!  The Washing Machine... works just fine for several loads and then bangs and floods the laundry room.... and then, when my repair man comes... it works perfectly!!

Now, to top it all off my computer starts to smoke!!  Yep, actually smoking!!  And the smell....ucky!!!  Of course my computer is under warranty and HP will be fixing it, however, it is more the point of it!!  I think that IF I touch it it breaks.....at least lately!! I was at work, getting postage put on some letters and the machine ran out of ink....yep, just as she was putting postage on MY mail!

Do you believe in bad luck?  Murphys Law?  Breaking mirrors?

Please, do not misunderstand me, I am very happy with life and MANY things go RIGHT, but I really would like things to stop breaking - or in this case - re-beraking!!  My life is so full of blessing and good that I do feel bad about complaining, but I'll do it anyway...just for today!!

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Now, on to today's new listing... you have seen her develop over the last couple of days, and here she is;

Cleopatra the Color of the Nile

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Now, I don't mind showing off other jewelry maker's items, especially if they are great creations, but I really have to show off this studio today, the WHOLE studio, not just one item!! Not only has this lady and I become friends over the past few years, but I have watched her creations - they are wonderful!! THEN, I got an email this morning - I won a certificate to her studio in her give-a-way.... oh my goodness.... I am so excited!!! Come see what I have to choose from!!!

https://www.facebook.com/KimisJewelryandGifts

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And now, for a final thought.....

" Never trade what you want most for what you want in the moment."

2 Terrific Tuesday 4/10/12

Well, it is Tuesday - A TERRIFIC one!! Yesterday I received MORE boxed of my grandmother's stash.....it was like my birthday and Christmas all wrapped in one!  I can't wait to separate all of it and make EVEN more beautiful creations with things I find in there.  Also, I'll be starting - soon I hope - to list things I wont use in my DESTASH studio!  Oh, what fun!!!

Here is my new listing for today, it is from the last stash I was sent.... it makes creating so easy when you have so much inspiration to choose from!!

Purple Shell and Dyed Jade Delight Necklace Set

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This beautiful Dragonfly was created by Kimis-Jewelry-From-The-Heart.  I have to saw that I was so impressed with her studio!  This wonderful artist is helped by Sweetie & Goobers (you'll have to go read her bio to know who they are) on each of her creations.   I have to say, it was really hard to choose just one to feature!!  Please go check out her studio and beautiful works of art, you will be amazed.  Remember to support handmade artists, they put so much love and time into each creation!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/kidalsk… 

http://myworld.ebay.com/ajiidals…  

http://www.pinterest.com/kidalsk… 

http://www.facebook.com/profile.…

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Don't forget, only a couple of days left to win.... you can enter everyday!!! 

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For my closing thought I would like to dedicate this to someone dear to me (SH) and to all of those who have a ever shared their kindness with others.

I wonder why it is that we are not all kinder to each other than we are.  How much the world needs it!  How easy it is done.

-Henry Drummond