1 Marvelous Monday 1/16/13

Today we honor 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Aye and I were very lucky to have a student who's aunt worked on this project when we went to Washington DC last summer.  Our group of kids and adults (about 45) were able to put on hard hats and actually walk the memorial ground about 2 months before it was even opened.  We were NOT allowed to take photos, but our memories are strong.  The amazing man and his assistant who actually carved this memorial were there working on it when we were there.  For me, this was one of the most amazing parts of the trip. Dr.  Martin Luther King, Jr, is so much a part of our modern history that is seems almost more real to me....

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 Over the past month I have been so busy with 'life'!  First we had winter vacation and Aye's birthday, then of course Christmas and New Years.  Near the end I was a bit sick, so I didn't enjoy the time as much as I could have.  Then once the kids got back to school we only had a few days to catch our breath before Monster started showing signs of the Chicken Pox.....needless to say it has been about 45 days without either one (or both) kids at home and where NO ONE was sick!  I needed to get out of the house!  So, my mom-in-law and I decided to 'go off for the day'. 

Now, let me tell you, I didn't know anything more about this show than that it was about nuns and it was a musical comedy.  So going in I really wasn't sure what to expect.  For me, it is just a afternoon out of the house with another adult that wasn't sick!!

NOW, let me tell you what we received!  The lunch was amazing!!  I had the Parmesan Crusted Salmon and my mom-in-law had the Steak dinner.  OMG!  I can not tell you how good that Salmon was!  And I was able to taste her steak... WOW!!  Then there was the show!

This show was the funniest thing I have seen in forever!!  The 'nuns' really made fun of themselves, but I thought it was all done with great taste.  I was laughing so hard at one point that I had to take off my glasses and use my napkin for my eyes!!!  IT WAS HELERIOUS!!!

If you are anywhere near the Jacksonville area and you can take the time, I would say go have a wonderful meal and a more than a few 'belly' laughs!!  The show only has a few weeks to go!

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Alright, for all those that have been waiting Bakin_Goddess is doing their GRAND PRIZE give-a-way. You really should go check it out. IF they get 100+ they will included one of the bookmarks that I made for them!!! So go, it is so easy, and enter - just click on their logo!!

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Two more Kraftydora's for today!  I think the Black and Yellow is my favorite....I just love the way they stand out!! Remember, I also do custom colors!!

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I am doing another one of my favorite blog hops today!!  Come on and join me!

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As I end this I would like to remind us of one of my favorite Martin Luther, Jr. quotes -

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

3 Tantrum Thursday 1/12/11

Is it really Tantrum Thursday already?  Yes, I guess it is.  What can I say, I have to keep track of the days that I get to throw these tantrums.  Someone asked me a couple of weeks ago if I ONLY throw them on Thursday..... well, no!  I just save the best one's for you on Thursday! :) 

So today I want to talk about Chicken Pox.  Yes, that is right, Chicken Pox.  I know that there is not much I can do about it, but I really want to rant for a while.  My wonderful Monster is having such a hard time with them.... not really with the Chicken Pox, but with the being confined!  I love my son and he is the light of my life, but trying to keep an ADHD - 6 year old confined in the house and away from the rest of the family for 5-7 days.... O.    M.    G..  

Yesterday we came head to head with the 'real issue' for him here is how it was....

He says, in his nicest - with a puppy dog face - voice 

"But mommmmm, I am not sick, can I please go outside?"

OMG!!  

This is sooo hard on him (and me) to deal with this.  He really doesn't like playing alone or in the house, so this is just torture to him. 

The good news.... he is just about over his confinement.... we just got clearance from his doctor to go back to school on Tuesday (Monday is a holiday) and guess what, Tuesday is his birthday!!!!  YA HOOOOO Happy Birthday to MEEE, oh, I mean to him!! :)

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I received one more package from a Reading with Bakin Goddess's give-a-ways arrived today.  This one from Joan Swan.  OH MY!  I haven't read the book yet, but if the photo is any indication, HOT HOT HOT!!!  Just check out those great bookmarks!  THANK YOU!

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I have TWO new listings today... YEP!  I just love these Kraftydora bracelets and you (my fans) seems to love them too!  I have been selling them like crazy!!  THANK YOU!!  These are both very fun looks!!

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And now, for my featured artist... SpoiledBratzwear. 

You just have to see all these wonderful outfits!  I think these dogs are really spoiled, but then, with a shop called 'SpoiledBratzwear' how could they not be?!?!?!  From a 'Holly Hobby' smock to these beautiful and functional outfits it is no wonder she calls her dogs her 'furkids'!!  Please go check out this wonderful studio and see all the creative designs and styles to SPOIL your furkid!!

http://www.thejoyfulpet.artfire.… 

http://www.holistic-hounds.com 

http://www.facebook.com/spoiledb… 

http://www.silverhounds.org 

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In closing I would like to leave you with just one word 

(maybe more for myself than for you)

PATIENCE.

5 Wonderful Wednesday 1/11/12

Yesterday I was able to do some beading, but mostly I was entertaining my little Monster.  He is already SOOOOO bored and sick of being in the house away from people.  

But my day got much better when I checked the mail.  I received two wonderful packages!  The first one held all these great bookmarks and an amazing Celtic Knot book thong made by Stupid-Shiny-Designs.  The colors and design is wonderful!

Then I also had a package from Poly's Pleasures Chainmail.  This package included a great bracelet - black and red and a SIGNED bookmark with Chainmail  on it for the book Becoming sage. 

So, it was a GOOOOOOD day indeed!!  Both these prizes were won through the wonderful gals at Reading with Bakin Goddess.  If you want to have some fun, read some great reviews and find out about some amazing authors, this is the site for you.  We also will be working on giving away those bookmarks I made - remember??

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For my NEW listing I want to show off a Kraftydora that I made yesterday.  These are SOOO fun to make and I am able to sell them between $14-$18 each so they are VERY affordable too!  FUN and AFFORDABLE - what could be better.  

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Then I saw that I was included in this wonderful collection by MidniteHollow.  I just love this collections!

Under the Moon and Stars

   Curated By: MidniteHollow

ArtFire.com

Craft Tutorials

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Today's featured artist is thewild.   This amazing artist captures the 'animal' in the stone.  The depth and look of these tiles just amazes me.  I fell in love with several of her paintings, but when I saw these tiles.... oh my!  Please go check out her studio and read her bio to find out what animals are her top two!!  You might be surprised!!  Don't forget to check out all her sites below the photo.

http://www.facebook.com/thewildb…  

http://thewildbydas.blogspot.com…  

https://twitter.com/#!/thewildby…

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For today, think about this!

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.

-Albert Einstein

1 Marvelous Monday 1/9/12

What a weekend!  I actually beaded - A LOT!!  Yep, it was a GOOD weekend!  On Saturday the kids and I went out to hubby Florida National Guard Drill Weekend to help with paperwork and get to know some of the new soldiers.  It is such a great group of soldiers!

Then it was back home to clean and get the house together so that I could bead.  Yep, I beaded, I really did!  And here is one of the things I was working on.....

You will ONLY be able to win these great bookmarks if you enter into the give-a-ways at Reading with Bakin' Goddess.  Yep, so you had better run over there and 'follow' them so you can get in on the reviews that they do.  I just love the questions they ask and let me tell you, they are just wonderful to work with!!

I also finished my necklace set that I had been working on last week.  This necklace set has been named Maggie.  Again, I am not sure where I came up with that name.  I really didn't TRY to think of it, it just popped into my head while I was working on it and wouldn't leave.  I think it fits, too.  This does look like a Maggie!  What do you think?  If you click on the photo you can see all the other photos and angles via my studio. 

I also designed this ArtFire Collection, I just love all the color and creations that support this wonderful cause!

The Puzzle of Autism

   Curated By: KraftyMax

ArtFire.com

Indie Design

Sorry this is so short.... on the way to the Doc with Monster... Remember to smile - it will brighten every one's day!! ~KM

1 Marvelus Monday 1/2/12

WOW, is it really 2012??  Yep, it sure is!  Happy New Year to anyone that I didn't already say it to!  What an amazing year we had in 2011 and I just can't wait until 2012 get rolling!!  We are going to be making this one a 'bigger and better' year!  

I thought I would do the dreaded Top 5 list.  Yep, even I have to do one!  This is a list of the top 5 post from 2011.  Some of them really surprised me!  Feel free to click on any of them to go read the posts!

5.  Fabulous Friday 11/18/11

4. Tantrum Thursday 11/17/11

3.  Wonderful Wednesday 11/16/11

2.  ALL NEW KraftyMax Originals Give-a-way

And the #1 post from 2011 - I Love My Mommy Blog Hop

Thank you all for your support and 'reading' over the past year!!

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Now, on to what is NEW for this year!  I have been beading like crazy and have been very activily working on some special new things for Krafty Max Originals.  The first big one is already out - my new look.  I have gotten so many wonderful comments about the new layout and design.  I would like to once again thank Wacky Jacqui’s Designs for all her hard work and great creation of the new Krafty Max Originals look.  It was such a pleasure to work with her.  

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I want to also thank The Bakin_Goddesses'.  I just finished up an wonderful interview and give-a-way with them.  We are going to be working together over the next year on some more give-a-ways and some 'special other things' for all of you to win! 

 

If I mention them I must also mention Tough Cookie Mommy .  After creating a cuff for her I was so flattered with her review and praises.  

And one last wonderful lady to mention, Pot of Gold Giveaways.  Her cuff was a design of her logo and the giveaway that went with it was a resounding success.  

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For all of you who don't know about my Favorites page, please click on the tap at the top of the page.  These are LISTS, not a hop.  I hope to have all of you put your links there.  It is a great way to support each other.

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To everyone, I hope you have a wonderful New Year!! ~KM