5 The New Look of Krafty Max 11/10/11

Today is a BIG day for Krafty Max Originals!

As many of you know I have been working on some changes. 

One of the big ones is the re-design of my logo and my blog. 

So, HERE IT IS! 

What do you think?

I would like to send out a BIG thank you to wackyjacquisdesigns.  I can not even begin to tell you how wonderful it has been to work with this talented artist.  Not only did everything happen in a VERY timely manner, but it was SOOO very painless.

I still have MANY things in the works, but this was the first step.  The other changes, hopefully, will be announced soon when they get closer to being finished.

5 Tantrum Thursday 11/10/11

Today I seem to have SO many TANTRUM's to choose from!  Somehow I must only choose one..... uummm, ok, here it is 

Now, let me start by saying that I know that MANY people need Handicapped Parking and are FULLY entitled to it (like my grandmother). 

My issue is with those who DON'T need it.

I can not tell you how many times I pull up to a parking lot and notice someone who CLEARLY doesn't need the Handicapped Parking spot pulling into that 'prime' spot - often they don't even have a hanger!  I notice that under ALL of these signs it says that there is a fine and you can be towed if you park there without a permit.  Have YOU ever seen anyone getting a ticket?  Have you EVER seen anyone getting towed?  I sure haven't.  

Again, I know that some people need this wonderful parking and they fully deserve it, but when you see people abusing it it really gets under my skin. 

Many don't even know the rules - even those who LEGALLY have the hangers.  Did you know that you are ONLY supposed to SHOW the hanger if you are in a Disabled Parking Spot.  It is NOT supposed to be there while you are driving!  Oh MY!

So for all of you that are out there PARKING in DISABLED spots who are NOT permitted to, they'll catch you.  If they don't, it is called KARMA!!

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I don't have a new listing today, but I do have something to show you that I have been working on.... this is the progression of a beadwoven necklace

1. Choosing the colors and beads (15-20 minutes)

2. Working the main design of the necklace strap - several re-do's (1.5 hours)

 3. Working along on the design (30 minutes)

4. Working along the design (1.5 hours)

5. Working along the design (2 hours)

I still have several hours of beading still to do on the 'strap' and then to bead the focal stone.  I am not sure why the name SARA has stuck in my mind, but from the moment I started that is what I knew I would call this necklace set.  The stone is very rough and has several 'jagged' edges on it.  I am very excited about the one!!

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I have been featured in this beautiful collection by DesignsForAnAngel.  Talk about pure beauty!  Please go check it out, comment and leave some 'stars'! 

The Richness of Black and Copper

   Curated By: DesignsForAnA...

ArtFire.com

Handmade Jewelry

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Today I am only doing ONE hop - please join me!

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Today's thought, remember to look up - every once in a while - you might stumble, but you'll have a great view!  ~KM

 

2 Terrific Tuesday

What a terrific response I have gotten about my new logo.  Thank you so much to wackyjacquisdesigns.com for her great instinct and all the help.  My new look will go active later this week, but I thought I would show off something else today - my new ArtFire banner!!

I am so very excited!  

The new look is only ONE of the things I am working on. 

Do you like it?  

I just love it!  

The FRESH new design is light and bright!  The dragonflies actually look like they are made out of beads too!  OH MY!  Don't forget to enter to win a $25.00 certificate to my studio - click here to enter!

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Here is my new listing for today.  It is my entry into the current CreationsColorChallengeGroup -  Purple and Gold Challenge - what do you think?  I think this is about as PURPLE and GOLD as you can get! 

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Today's featured artist is MyBohemianSummer. She says about herself - I'm a photographer with a love affair with paper.  What started out as helping a friend with her bridal shower has now turned into a full blown passion.  You just have to go see the beautiful flowers that are in her studio.  I am amazed that they are not real - they sure look like it!  Please go visit her studio and make sure you remember to support hand made artist - they are the heart and sole of our economy!

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Today I am just doing ONE big hop - with three section!!  Come join me?

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For today I would like us all to remember that with change comes new hope - have you started to make any changes yet?  ~KM

4 Marvelous Monday

What a weekend!  

First on Friday night I gave Kris over at Aprons by MeMe a surprise birthday party!  Believe it or not she really was surprised!  Between hiding cars, adjusting our 'story' every day so she wouldn't find out and trying to make excuses why we couldn't come over - the time was finally here!  Nothing went as planned, and yet, somehow we actually pulled it off!  

And for me, it was ALL worth it to see her face and how happy she was! 

Then on Saturday we went to my mother-in-laws for the day, great company, great food and just a great day!  Sunday was NAS JAX Airshow for hubby and kids and an all day errand for me to help out a friend!

So, all in all, a WONDERFUL WEEKEND that is leading into a MARVELOUS MONDAY!

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I didn't get much  beading done over the weekend - as you can see I was very busy - but I did get something done for Krafty Max Originals!  I have been working on some changes, as you all know, and I would like to show off one right now.  Here is my new LOGO, what do you think?

 Well, what do you think?  I am so very grateful to wackyjacquisdesigns.  I gave her LOTS of information when we started, probably an overload of information!  Then, with some questions and a few choices, she got this logo - EXACTLY the way I envisioned it!!!  I have to say, I LOVE IT!  When I explain my name to people I always say, I am Krafty Max and I create Krafty Max Originals!  I am just so very very impressed with wackyjacquisdesigns  and the amazing talent she has.  The process has been VERY painless, VERY efficient and VERY wonderful!  As the week goes on I will be introducing my 'NEW LOOK'.  Please let me know what you think and also go, visit wackyjacquisdesigns.  She is having a great sale and she FULLY gets my endorsement!

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Later today I'll be listing my CreationsColorChallengeGroup challenge entry.  Our colors are Purple and Gold this time and I am actually done with the beading on my entry, I just need to finish it off with a clasp and take photos....

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Thank you so very much to IslandsOfTime for featuring me in this great collection.

Leaves OF Glass

   Curated By: IslandsOfTime

ArtFire.com

Handmade Gifts

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For my featured artist I picked - CandySkein.  Although she is new to dying yarns, it it easy to see that she is VERY good at it!  Starting out dying them for herself she quickly fell in love with the process and starting dying tooo much (her words, not mine!) and so her studio was opened.  Please go visit any of her sites and look at her wonderful creations.  Remember to support your handmade artists! 

http://www.candyskein.com

http://tamisamis.blogspot.com

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I am starting some of my own HOPS.  This is the first, please come join in!

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For today, remember that everyday is a NEW day and LIFE goes on! ~KM