0 Traditional Thursday 4/17/14 (Lampwork Bottle, Horse, Loopy Chicks and a Give-A-Way - LAST DAY)

It is interesting how we come up with some traditions!  I think I am one of those people who just 'love' tradition!  I try new things all the time, but coming back to something I know and having a routine....very nice too!! This year we will be celebrating Easter a little different, due to hubby's schedule, but we will still be keeping to the traditions of our family.  I hope that no matter what you do in the 'day to day' that you have some traditions for yourself and your family.  For me, it is also a way to connect with the traditions that I grew up with!!

Today I get to show you what I created out of the wonderful lampwork bottle that Isinglass Design created and I was lucky enough to be able to add too!  I put Gold Plated Findings and Swarovski Crystals with it and I really think it worked perfectly.

And just look at how far this has come!!  I hope to be able to finish this beautiful horse today and list it in the morning..... I hope!!  If you would like to see it develop come on over on my Fan Page or Google+ page and it is growing fast!

Today is the last day to enter to win these 5 prizes.  You'd better hurry!!  I have added one more Pinterest entry, so make sure you are caught up!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

As you have seen over the last few days I have been featuring Loopy Chicks.  I have to tell you that I am so very impressed with what I see!! There are so many wonderful creations in this studio and if you go to her Fan Page you'll see even more!!  Make sure you check out her sites....it will be so very worth it!!

*** And if you are interested in being a featured artist you can contact me via email (max@kraftymax.com) or fill out the interview and send it to me (https://www.facebook.com/notes/krafty-max-originals/interview-questions-for-krafty-max-originals-featured-artist/667068909996467).

Today I would like to leave you with thought;

Keep your dreams alive.  Understand to achieve anything required faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication.  Remember all things are possible for those who believe.  ~Gail Devers

2 What's New Wednesday 4/16/14 (Isignlass Designs, Loopy Chicks and Blueberry Quartz Rose)

Today you might wonder, What's New...well, a lot of things!  As you can see the blog has been changing, but there is much more!  I have been working on so many projects (on the side) and now I am getting them 'almost' done.  I hope that over the next couple of weeks I can show them off to you!  There is a entry into a contest, a new idea for Krafty Max Originals and even a tutorial that I am working on - so you see, I don't JUST sit and bead all day, but I do get to 'play with beads' most days!!

Also, I will be showing off my creation tomorrow that I made from this amazing handmade bottle.  Glass Bead's by Isignlass Designs handmade this bottle and for me, that is just to much!! I might be able to add on to cabochons or glass work, but I have never made my OWN beads.  And this little bottle just has so much personality in it!!  So, I'll be showing off what I did tomorrow - make sure you come back and check it out!! 

And just look where I left off last night...

And today I am starting on the center......come over and watch this one develop over on my Fan Page or Google+ page and it is growing fast! 

Although this isn't a BRAND new creation, it would be just about perfect for spring, don't you think??  Go over and check it out - and it ships FREE too!! :) 

And here it is...only today and tomorrow left to enter to win!  I have put 2 more Pinterest entries on today, so you can enter more....even if you have done it before!!  Remember, FIVE prizes to win!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Today I would like to tell you about how in early 2011 my featured artist LoopyChicks started creating.  She started out just making items for her newborn daughter, but she quickly realized that there was a market for these little hats.  She started designing and marketing them to the newborn photography industry and now has even branched out to adult items too!  

And let me tell you, these photos will make you say aawwhhhh and ooouuuhhh...for the babies and the wonderful crocheted creations and props that Loopy Chicks creates.  I hope that you had a moment to check her studio out yesterday, if not, here is another chance!!

 

Also, another BIG thank you to fashion-earrings for once again including my creations in another collections!!!!

may finds

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ArtFire.com

Handmade Jewelry

Today I would like to leave you with thought;

All ART required courage.  ~Anne Tucker

0 Talented Tuesday 4/15/14 (A Parrot, A Give-A-Way (5 Prizes) and Loopy Chicks)

Today I get to start with my new FEATURED artist section!! I am so very excited!!!  Yesterday I started a new creation and spent the day doing laundry and cleaning the house...today....the same!! BUT, I get to show off a wonerful artist - so, perfect day!! 

So yesterday you all watched this one start to develop over on my Fan Page or Google+ page and it is growing fast! Come on over and watch!!

Although today's creation isn't brand new, it is still one of those FUN ones I still have listed!!  Just look at all the colors!!

Just LOOOOOK at this amazing collection I am in!!! WOW, talk about amazing company!! Thank you fashion-earrings for this collection!!

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ArtFire.com

Handmade Soap

And if you watch, I have been adding new Pinterest entries for you to do, so please keep coming back for those and also to do your 'daily' entries!!  And remember to share if you can, you can't win them all! :) 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This weeks featured artist is; Loopy Chicks!! This amazingly talented lady, Ms. Nicole Powell has so much passion for her creations!!  I have to tell you that as I read her interview it really touched my heart!  She was taught to crochet by her friend Carole only a few years ago, and boy, did she take off!!

Over the next few days I will be telling you more about her and 'showing off' her beautiful creations.  But for today, please go visit her Etsy studio and 'fan' her Facebook page!!!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Loopy-Chicks/183010131762248

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoopyChicks

Today I would like to leave you with thought;

Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations.  I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. ~Louisa May Alcott