2 Wonderful Wednesday 8/8/12

Oh my, talk about sore and tired!!  Last night I think I FELL into bed.... and I mean literally!!  Nothing like walking up and down hills and stairs all day to show you how out of shape you are!!  I think my HAIR hurt last night.  But, oddly enough it was a good hurt!!  I feel energized and ready for the day!!  

Yesterday I was watching all the kids enjoy game time and class time so I decided to pull out the camps Perler beads.  Then, make a bracelet!!  Yep, I sure DID....but....then the kids saw!!!!  Now, today I will be teaching them how to make a simple two drop peyote bracelet that will be fun and and easy!

So there was an early morning run to Walmart for supplies this morning!!

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Now, I was able to list something for today.....and it is another one from Grandmother's Stash!!  Just look at those glasses..... aren't they cute??? 

Old Lady Glasses Swarovski Crystal Set - from Grandmother's Stash

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And now, for an amazing featured artist - SandraHealy.  Hand carving and painting these creations is such a talent.  This little guy looks like he could climb right off the page and only my back steps!  Each of her creations are hand made, so it make them ALL one-of-a-kind!  You just have to go look at her studio to see all the different animals, reptiles and birds she does.  If you would like to see the PROCESS that she goes through to make these, please see her Flickr Page.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/san…  

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sa…  

http://www.sandrahealy.blogspot.…

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Now, for a closing thought, 

If you want to do something and you feel it in your bones that it's the right thing to do, do it.  Intuition is often as important as the facts!

3 Tantrum Thursday 12/29/11

Oh my goodness, is it really 12/29/11?  When did that happen?  It is strange, but even with all the 'blogging' and 'posting' I do, still, loose track of time!  I think that this time of the year it is a little harder for me to have a tantrum, I know that I did last week, and I am sure I can think of something for this week, but it seems to be just to wonderful of a season to complain!  

That all being said, I would like to rant just a little.  I know that kids do better without technology and that 'spoiling' our kids is not always the best idea, but..... I also love to give my kids what they want.  I know that is spoiling, but you know what, I can spoil them if I want to - mothers PREROGATIVE! 

My children know the value of a hand made item.  They know how much love and time goes into making just about everything.  They give and receive many handmade items through out the year.  They are both crafters themselves!  But I did enjoy my Monsters face when he opened his DSi (he had been asking for about 2 months for one - just like sissy's).  And yes, it has been his obsession for the last couple of days, but you know what, that is OK.  Not only will the 'novolty' of the DSi run out pretty fast, but I am also a responsible parent that will say - turn that thing off and go out side and play!  

I seem to have been bombarded with people - bloggers and friends - that seem to think that technology and 'commercail' toys are BAD.  I don't think they are bad, I just think they need to be limited.  I DO buy handmade, I DO support other artist and I DO give my children handmade things throughout the entire year.  My children are both on the honor roll at school, they are both VERY well mannered and yes, they have COMMERCIAL TOYS. 

But this is just my Tantrum, what are your feelings??

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Here are more photos from our Christmas!  The first one is Christmas eve, Monster putting the Chocolates and milk out for Santa!

Then there is what our tree looked like Christmas morning.....oh boy, do you see the size of some of those boxes??

And here is Aye and Monster investigating their stockings!

Tomorrow I'll show more of Christmas morning!!

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I would like to show off a blanket I made for a friends new 'little girl'.  I just love using variegated yarns, they are simple and easy!  This is just a straight row granny square stitch, but it is very cute!

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Any of you that have followed my blog for any amount of time, knows that I just love wood worked items.   I have found this new studio - SandraHealy, and her work is just amazing!  Making over 250 different species she really has perfected her talent over the past 35+ years!  You really have to go see all her work to understand just how beautiful these creations are.  Please don't forget to visit her other links and to let her know where you heard about her.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/san… 

http://www.sandrahealy.etsy.com  

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sa… 

http://www.sandrahealy.blogspot.…

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Don't forget to enter - only a couple of days left!!

you could win this Krafty Max Originals bracelet!

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Today's blog hop

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I closing I would like to remind everyone that with the New Year comes not only resolutions but also realizations.  Is there anything in your life that you need to face?  NOW is the time! ~KM