2 Talented Tuesday 2/24/15 (CandleART Boutique, Panda Hall and IPhone 6Plus Case)

Oh my, what a day yesterday was!! I have to tell you that one of the biggest parts of my day was when I opened the mail!!  I am not bragging, but I often help other 'start up' beaders with supplies, classes or just words of advice.  I also love to Pay it Forward to others - sometimes with jewelry and sometimes with supplies or other things!!  But I have never gotten anything like I did last night!!  I received a package with a 'SURPRISE' gift.  And it wasn't just the gift that got me, it was also the note with it!! One of my fans sent me a kit that is just like the kit that started her off with beading!! WOW!!  Can I just say... WOW!!!!  Yes, I have been beading for almost 40 years and yes, this is a starter kit, but for me, it is an HONOR to even receive it.  And then....my daughter (who is an accomplished beader herself) saw it.  She said...mom, can I do it??  PLEASE?? What could I say, but YES!  It seemed like a perfect way to not only have the kid completely, but by my daughter....MEGA bonus!! So, for Ms. Rosanne, all I can say is THANK YOU!!

Just look at what I have for you today!!  I created this beautiful necklace with the wonderful things that Panda Hall sent me to create with. It really turned out wonderful!

I used a old cabochon that came from my Grandmother's stash to put into this amazing frame from Panda Hall. Once it was glued in and sealed it was easy to match it up with the great glass - rainbow colored - beads that were also from Panda Hall. I wanted to add a 'little extra' to the look so I took some of my own Antiqued twisted rings and added them. A simple toggle finished off the necklace!! 

Here are the items I used for this necklace that came from Panda Hall:

Tibetan Style Pendant Cabochon Settings, Oval, Nickel Free, Antique Bronze, 61x48x2mm, Hole: 2mm; Tray: 40x30mm (PALLOY-J154-11AB-NF)
Cat Eye Beads, Round, Colorful, 6mm, Hole: 1mm (X-CE004) 

And here is an update at where I am at with the portrait of Marco Antonio Solis....I did a few more rows last night!! Remember, you can come over to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page  were I post 'working' photos throughout the day!!

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Today's featured artist is a WONDERFUL LADY from CandleART Boutique.  I first met this talented lady through one of my networking sites.  And I have to say that I immediately became a fan!!  Her beautiful - HAND-PAINTED - creations caught my eye, not only for their beautiful look, but the attention to detail!  

And then I was able to trade one of my bracelets for some of her candles.  My best friend is getting married in just about a month and I wanted to present her with a special gift...well, this is so much more than I could have ever imagined!!  The large candle was made with the names and dates of the wedding, while the smaller one has a list of all their kids on it!!  And then, there are the round and small candles that are to add in around them!!  The flowers, colors and even the crystals in the center of each flower are just so beautiful!! 

 (I left the plastic wrapping on until we get to the wedding)

So, for today, please just visit her sites, let her know where you heard about her, and tomorrow come back and I'll talk about how she started and what inspires her!!

www.facebook.com/HennaMehndiCandleArt
www.etsy.com/shop/candleartboutique
www.instagram.com/candleartboutique
e-mail: candleartboutique@yahoo.com

Did you know you can meet me in person??  Do you live in the North Florida area?   Come visit me and have some GREAT SEAFOOD!! 

 

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.  ~Les Brown

0 Tantalizing Tuesday 4/1/14 (A Tease, new Bracelets, and a Dragonfly)

Today I have a bit to show you, so please just HOLD on for the ride!!  I am super excited about the new look of my blog - it is coming along very nicely....I can't wait to do a bid reveal when it is done!!!  But for now, here is another 'teaser' of what will be on the new blog!!

What do you think????

Today there is TWO new listing for you to look at!! The first one is the one you watch 'growing' on my pages, the second is the one I did 'on the side'!!  I hope you like them both!!!

 Yesterday I was able to start my dragonfly, and so far, I am LOVING it!!  The response I have been getting has been wonderful too....I might have to do another one to sell!!  If you want to come over and to my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day you can watch it grow!! 

 

 And here, is something that I would like to invite all of you too!!!  I will be at this show on Saturday, so any of you that are in the North Florida area, please come on over and visit!!

 

And this, to me, is simply amazing!!! I did a screen shot last week of the map of those who have checked out my blog....WOW!!!!

I also made a collection of TURTLES - just for fun!!

TURTLES, TURETLES and more TURTLES!!

   Curated By: KraftyMax

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Today I would like to announce a NEW 'featured artist' section!  I will be selecting artists from EVERYWHERE to interview and feature.  The features will be much more 'in depth' and they will be scheduled out so that the artist can also let people know that they are featured.  These should start in the next week or so.  PLEASE leave me your email and shop link in the comments if you would like to be featured.  I am open to ANYONE with ANY TYPE of art/craft and that sells in ANY TYPE of studio.  This will be a LARGER feature and will cover more items and questions from the artist. 

 

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Strong imagination begetteth opportunity.  ~Michel De Montaigne

4 Tantalizing Tuesday 3/25/14 (Plea for VOTES, Prima Beads and JustJax)

I know, this is starting to sound like a plea, but it really is!! I really would like to win this amazing advertising package from ArtFire, but it all depends on YOU!! The votes are VERY important!!  I have been in 2nd - 5th place during this contest.....talk about nerve racking.....but I am hoping that you will help and pass along this link (http://www.artfire.com/nosh/official-voting-poll-artfireworks-ad-contest/) or just send it out on ANYTHING!!! :)  Also, if you are voting from home, sometimes your cell phone will also put in a vote!! 

So, please, bear with me a little while longer, and SHARE the word!! 

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Yes, I finished this bracelet and YES, it has already sold!!  I have to say, this one turned out amazing!!

And IF you want to watch the 'making of video', here it is!!

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Do you remember when I showed you these wonderful findings I received from my Prima Blog Team for the month of March?  Well, I am finally going to start doing the reveal for them!!  Just so you remember, here is what I started with....

And here is my first project.....very simple and wonderful for a beginner!!  The Blue beads were already on chain, so it was simple to 'thread' them on the bracelet form.....and talk about fun and playful!!

I'll show you more tomorrow!!!!

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And what does it mean when I finish a project??  I get to start something new!!  Here is what I have pulled out to work on....

Come on over and to my Fan Page or Google+ page throughout the day to watch it grow!!

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Today's featured artist is; JustJax.  This amazing artist not only takes these beautiful photographs, but then she turns them into digital watercolors....and then into note cards for us to enjoy!!  I have to tell you that these look like they are going to come out of the photo!!  Just look through this studio and you will have to smile!!  And remember, always support handmade artists - they create out of love!!

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Resolve to perform what you ought; preform without fail what you resolve.  ~Benjamin Franklin