3 Marvelous Monday 10/29/12

What a beautiful day I woke up to.  For us here in Florida our weather has gone from humid and warm to cool and dry - overnight.  The wind has picked up and is making it simply beautiful outside.  It makes me so invigorated and inspired!!!  I can't wait to get the kids off to school and sit outside and bead!!

On Friday my wonderful husband supprised me with some flowers..... yes, he is THAT kind of hubby!!!  It was - just because - and it was BEAUTIFUL!!!

Our weekend was fun, full of Operation: Military Kids events and Halloween!!  On Friday we went to the Challenger Center for a Day Camp.... that was so very much fun!!  The kids get so much out of science and space!!!

Then I was able to invite many of my Operation: Military Kids to local American Legions for Halloween parties  they were filled with smiles, fun and food!!!! 

Just look at my Monster!!

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Then, my dear friend Ms. Kala showed me the posts she did on my Certificate Promotion...... THANK YOU so much!!  Come check them out!!  She also makes some wonderful jewelry - I am lucky enough to own a couple of her creations!!!

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Here is an amazing collection that my bracelet is included in.... just look at all those 'little' beads and the talent it took to make them!

Peyote Heaven

   Curated By: 4everbeads

ArtFire.com

Indie Design

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My featured artist for today is: UnexpectedTreasure.  Now this studio is full of MANY different type of artworks and crafts.  This very talented artist has photography, notebooks, jewelry and just about all mediums..... but they are all so very nice!!!  These hats are what caught my attention and with my daughters......oooohhhhhhh, they were daughter approved!!  Please go check out this great studio and remember to always support handmade artist, if you can!!

http://www.zibbet.com/UTsupplies 

http://www.zibbet.com/unexpected… 

http://www.zibbet.com/unexpected…

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I'll leave you with this thought for today - as I go off to bead....

Be humble and polite, but don't let anyone push you around!

8 Fabulous Friday

This week has been a trial for me - both in patience and in stress.  I thought I was used to the routine already - WRONG!  Yesterday I made such a mess with breakfast that I ended up having to throw out about 8 eggs that were 1/2 cooked!  YEP!  It is amazing to me that I can run a company without any problems but when it comes to my home life I am a crazy woman!  

But, I did get a chance to work on this new bracelet.  This one is only about 1/2 finished.  This this the foundation for - hopefully - what will be a much MORE elaborate design.  MAYBE!?!?!  It is one of those things that I am going to TRY to make look like the photo I have in my mind!

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Instead of featuring a new artist, I would like to show you a list of a few of my favorite bloggers.   Please don't get upset if you didn't make the list, I am going to start featuring about 5 or so every week..... these are in no specific order.

Michele-ByYourSide 

Magnolia Surprise

The Eclectic Element. 

Belly Charms Blog 

Crocheting In Georgia 

Juniper Moon Farm 

Pop Art Minis World  

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Today and over the weekend I am doing several HOPS, I didn't get a chance to do them through the week, so these should keep me busy!!

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For the thought of the day - Remember our men and women who risk their lives everyday to support our rights and privileges - no matter what country you live in!  ~KM