6 Thoughtful Thursday 10/10/13

Thank you very much!  Yesterday I put a question out to you and I have to tell you, thank you!  Not only did I receive some great comments, but also amazing compliments.  So, THANK YOU!!  You just don't know how much it means to me to know that not only that YOU read my blog, but also that you ENJOY it!! :)  So, THANK YOU!!!  

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It's the LAST DAY!!!  Hurry over and see how much 25% off really is!! 

 

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Yes, it is over!!  My 3rd 'tis the season' package has been awarded!!  I am very happy to announce the winner Kari Judd.  But, I would like to send out a BIG thank you to Lily and Jasmine Treasures  for putting my give-a-way on their blog!!

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I am still working on my Monster High bracelet, and it is turning out really nice!! I can't believe how many people love this show!  I have had so many comments about it!!   Please remember to come and check out my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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Yesterday I was able to finally list my two newest ear cuffs!!  They are just tooo cute!  And yes, that is my daughter's ear!!  :)  They are Sterling Silver and from what my daughter tells me - VERY comfortable (she wears her MANY different color cuffs almost daily) !! 

(And remember they are also on sale until the end of the day! )

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Today's featured artist is: GraciousElements.  I have to tell you that this studio is full of wonderful things, but this MONSTER SPRAY is what caught my eye!!  Not only does it have a glow in the dark label and would be great to 'scare away' those monsters at nap time - it is also very functional!  That is right, it actually contains some amazing Essential oils that promote calmness to help your Monster take a nap or go to bed at night!

 There is just tooo much for me to tell you about everything in this studio, but let me say that even the jewelry that is created is designed with color and gemstone therapy in mind!!  You really must go and look around to see it all for yourself!  And remember, always support handmade artist - they create out of love!

http://www.graciouselements.com 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Br…  

https://twitter.com/GraciousElem…  

https://www.rebelmouse.com/Graci…

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought:

Solitude is as needful to the imagination as society is wholesome for the character.

10 Wacky Wednesday 10/9/13

So, I have recently been ready about how to make your blog more 'relevent' and I might try some of these tips.  One of the things is to change the title from a 'regular' title to something that would reflect each days posts.  What do you think about that?  You are my readers, any ideas?  I also have been told that 're-designing' my blog every year or two is a good idea, but I am not sure about that one - I like my blog the way it is - but what do you think? 

I looked up my stats and it looks like I have about 145 people per day reading (or receiving) my blog each day.  This is through email, RSS feed and the like.  I have a lot more followers than that, but these are people who actually 'click' on the blog or scroll through to read it.  Where do YOU fall in that grouping??  I really would like to know what YOU think, YOU are the one actually reading it!?!?!

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Today's listing is something from my studio!!  This one is just beautiful!!  I love the 'off-set' way this hangs and the flowers....just add to it!!  And just look at that price...but only until tomorrow night!!

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This bracelet is coming right along!! I am so happy with the way the colors are 'popping' right out!  It is so fun to play with colors AND finishes.  The White is MATTE, the Black is OPAQUE and the Pink - well, it is METALLIC  and very SHINY!  Please come and check out my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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Today is the last day for this give-a-way.  Make sure you run over and enter - or do the daily entries!!  I will be picking a winner first thing in the morning!!  Best of luck!!

And if you want to see the last prize I gave a way, I received this great message from the winner!!

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Oh my, the sale will only be going on until tomorrow night, so you had better hurry!!  I know that now is not the best time to be having a sale, but actually, it might be!!  25% off is a BIG SALE!!  Let me know if you have any questions or problems.

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Seeing does not believe;

believing is seeing!

You see things, not as they are,

but as you are.

0 Tantalizing Tuesday 10/8/13

Yesterday I was able to start off another creating (which you guess right away) and today I will be able to work on it more!!  I have to tell you that with the FALL weather, the beautiful days and all the great things going on in my life I feel so very lucky!!  I have many many many things in the works (most of them local) but there seems to be just no end to my 'growth' of Krafty Max Originals!  Yes, someday I hope to be one of those brands that is known everywhere...maybe even be in a museum, but I am more realistic than than and I now that if I can just grow to the point of being able to have my own shows and maybe someday my own studio/store....I'd be so very happy!!

So, on that note I want to tell you that I will be putting my creations in a small consignment shop over the next week or so.  I will also be starting up classes in that same studio!!  I am not going to tell you exactly where...yet, but keep watching for the big announcement!! I am so excited!! 

I recently sent out my 'Pay it Forward' gifts and although I added a few more names than there was originally I have gotten a wonderful response to my 'little gifts'.  Each gift had a set of post cards from the very talented artist -  JLNilsson and a custom made set of my Swarovski Crystal earrings.  I thought I would share, just because....

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Here is one that is in my studio that would be great for fall.  I love the way the 'teal' pops on this one!! Wouldn't it look great over a sweater??

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This one was started yesterday and with only three colors and a few rows the designed was guessed right off.  It is funny, this pattern was made at the request of one of my regular customers and at first I wasn't sure - it was just so simple - but now, I am finding out that LOTS of people (including adults) like Monster High!!  So, please come and check out my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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Don't forget to come over and enter my give-a-way.  There are only a few days left to enter.  Remember, there are daily entries...don't forget them!! 

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Did you see it yet??  There is a SALE in my studio!!  Yep, 25% off all listed items!!  For me, this is a BIG sale, but I can't continue it, so make sure you run over and check it out before the 10th.  

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Today's featured artist is; haldanecreations.  This great artist only has a few items listed, however, they are all so very CUTE!!  I just love these retractable badge holders!!  They are just so unique and fun.  This one would be perfect for the fall!!  Please go check out this great studio and remember to always support handmade artists.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/haldane…

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation.

0 Manic Monday 10/7/13

Well, it is Monday, that is about all I can say!!  I woke this morning full of energy and life.  Now, I just need to carry that feeling throughout the day!  I hope that your day is wonderful and full of life...I think we all deserve a day with nothing but smiles!!

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Yesterday I finished my black and white necklace.  I think it turned out wonderful!!  With over 60 hours of beading put into it is so simple looking.  What do you think?  Would you wear it??

And for those of you that want to watch, here is the 'making of' video!

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Today I get to start a new creation!  I am excited about this one, it only has 3 colors, but it is full of 'expression'!!  So, if you want to watch the creation grow, check out my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day !!

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There are only a few more days left to save 25% on all items listed in my studio!!  I am so excited about this sale.  Please come over and look, you'd be surprised at what 25% off does to the prices of your favorite items!!

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Just like my sale, there is only a few days left to enter this give-a-way.  It will be my last from the 'tis' the season' collection I received from Prima Bead's.  It is just so easy to enter, and there are daily entries, so make sure you come back and 'tweet' to get as many entries as you can!! 

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This collection is just full of COLOR!! :)

Black and White Never had so much COLOR!

   Curated By: KraftyMax

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Today's featured artist is: domi.  Although there isn't a bio on this artists studio it is easy to see that each photo is taken with such care.  I just love this one!  And the name - Wind - I can almost feel the wind blowing through!!  Remember, always support handmade artists whenever you can.

http://www.domi.typepad.com

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Those who would attain to any marked degree of excellence in a chosen pursuit must work, and work hard for it, prince or peasant.