Krafty Max Originals: creative me monday

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Monday, January 16, 2012

1 Marvelous Monday 1/16/13

Today we honor

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Aye and I were very lucky to have a student who's aunt worked on this project when we went to Washington DC last summer. Our group of kids and adults (about 45) were able to put on hard hats and actually walk the memorial ground about 2 months before it was even opened. We were NOT allowed to take photos, but our memories are strong. The amazing man and his assistant who actually carved this memorial were there working on it when we were there. For me, this was one of the most amazing parts of the trip. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, is so much a part of our modern history that is seems almost more real to me....

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Over the past month I have been so busy with 'life'! First we had winter vacation and Aye's birthday, then of course Christmas and New Years. Near the end I was a bit sick, so I didn't enjoy the time as much as I could have. Then once the kids got back to school we only had a few days to catch our breath before Monster started showing signs of the Chicken Pox.....needless to say it has been about 45 days without either one (or both) kids at home and where NO ONE was sick! I needed to get out of the house! So, my mom-in-law and I decided to 'go off for the day'.

Now, let me tell you, I didn't know anything more about this show than that it was about nuns and it was a musical comedy. So going in I really wasn't sure what to expect. For me, it is just a afternoon out of the house with another adult that wasn't sick!!

NOW, let me tell you what we received! The lunch was amazing!! I had the Parmesan Crusted Salmon and my mom-in-law had the Steak dinner. OMG! I can not tell you how good that Salmon was! And I was able to taste her steak... WOW!! Then there was the show!

This show was the funniest thing I have seen in forever!! The 'nuns' really made fun of themselves, but I thought it was all done with great taste. I was laughing so hard at one point that I had to take off my glasses and use my napkin for my eyes!!! IT WAS HELERIOUS!!!

If you are anywhere near the Jacksonville area and you can take the time, I would say go have a wonderful meal and a more than a few 'belly' laughs!! The show only has a few weeks to go!

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Alright, for all those that have been waiting Bakin_Goddess is doing their GRAND PRIZE give-a-way. You really should go check it out. IF they get 100+ they will included one of the bookmarks that I made for them!!! So go, it is so easy, and enter - just click on their logo!!

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Two more Kraftydora's for today! I think the Black and Yellow is my favorite....I just love the way they stand out!! Remember, I also do custom colors!!

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I am doing another one of my favorite blog hops today!! Come on and join me!

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As I end this I would like to remind us of one of my favorite Martin Luther, Jr. quotes -

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, December 19, 2011

4 Marvelous Monday 12/19/11

What a weekend it has been! First was my daughter, Aye's 12th birthday. We had it at the local Adventure Landing. The weather was just about as perfect as it could be. Aye and her friends had such a wonderful time! I have to say, it was one of the best birthday experiences we have had for Aye. There were 15 kids that were 'part of the party' and another couple that were there as well. Add in about 8 adults and boy did we have fun! Here are just a FEW photos from her party!

It was such a wonderful experience!!

My girl is 12!

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Then yesterday my Grandmother passed away. She was 87 and had lived a wonderful and full life. Up until a couple of days ago she was mobile and very active. My grandmother was the light of my life and would make EVERYONE smile that she came in contact with. I feel so blessed and proud to have known her.

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I was also able to list a couple of new items in my studio this morning! Here they are....

They are more of the 'large hole beads' that I have come to fall in love with. Listed at $18.00 and free shipping until the end of the year.

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I just have to feature a friend of mine - CrossStitchCards. I have ordered many times from her and the customer service and quality of her work has been wonderful each time. These cards make so many people smile and are cherished for years to come.

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Please come join me in this wonderful HOP!

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Today I would like to close with this thought - remember your elders, they effect your life more than you might ever realize! ~KM

Monday, December 12, 2011

2 Marvelous Monday 12/12/11

What a week and weekend. The week had a broken dryer - FIXED; Internet that worked and then didn't - thanks to my MONSTER; over 80 cookies for Aye's Christmas party at school; Chocolate Chip Cookies for us; decorate for Christmas - including my Angry Birds ornaments; a broken TV - in our living room; a NEW TV - in our living room and then there were the things I did with the kids?!?! ha ha ha

Here are the cookies I did for Aye's party, they are called Rosettes. They are cookies that my mom and I have made since I was a kid!

They are wonderfully light and very fun to eat!!

Here are the Chocolate cookies I also made over the weekend... these were rushed and not GREAT to look at, but NO ONE complained about eating them!!

I'll show you photos of the tree tomorrow!!

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Here is my newest creation in my studio.... I just have some much fun with these Add-A-Bead bracelets!! Check this one out - only $18.00 and free shipping to the US and Canada!!

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We have a winner!! Ms. Caren has won my A Krafty Max Originals Give-a-way 12/4/11-12/11/11 . Thank you all so very much for entering and playing along!!

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Now, to feature a young man that I have shown you before. Here is his mom's comment:

This is a piece my 12 yr old son did for his entry to a contest, It's on a 9x12 canvas and he used oil pastels. His first time working on a canvas and with pastels :) I'm proud of him!

Simply AMAZING!

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Now for a HOP for the day.... uuummmm, how about two?

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For my closing thought I would like to remind everyone that this is the time of year for caring, compassion and kindness, not shoving, cutting in line and cursing. ~KM

Monday, October 17, 2011

1 Marvelous Monday

What a Monday this is! It was a long weekend full of family and fun!

I have to tell everyone that my mom-in-law and I went to the Alhambra Dinner Theater over the weekend. We saw Lend Me A Tenor Starring Jamie Farr Form M*A*S*H. I have to say, it was WONDERFUL! We sat with a lady who was celebrating her 90th birthday and her daughter. The lunch (we went to the matinee) was simply amazing. For any of you that have been in the Jacksonville area for more than a few years you will know about the Alhambra. The food, the company and the show - MARVELOUS!!

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A bit late, but here it is, my entry into the CreationsColorChallengeGroup. I just loved the blue and white colors. Just wait, there are some wonderful things coming this week!!

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I just have to feature an artist I just found - rickderwitsch. He happens to be the hubby of an online friend of mine! I clicked on one of her notes about his artwork and simply fell in love! His water colors are just beautiful! So, I ordered some ACEO's for my growing collection. They were shipped promptly, arrived wonderfully packaged and are now in my collection book! Please go visit this wonderful studio and see for yourself how talented he is!

http://thingsrickdoes.blogspot.c…

http://www.facebook.com/ArtworkB…

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Here we go, a hop for today!!

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Today I would like to leave on this note - your creativity defines you, not the other way around! ~KM

Monday, October 3, 2011

2 Marvelous Monday

What a fabulous weekend.... my BEADING MOJO is back!! YA HOOOO! I spent the weekend beading and relaxing.... it was a GREAT weekend!! I made Taco's on Saturday night and boy, did we eat our fill. Here are the fixings....

Then I also finished 2 custom orders, but I can't show you them yet... they are gifts... so until they have made it to their final home I can't spoil the surprise!

I was also able to start on another creation. This necklace will have 6 tubes of beadweaving when it is finished. Here are the first 2 tubes... yes, it will be Sunset colors.... I think it is going GREAT!!

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Here is what I am listing today in my studio.... I am back to trying to have a new listing each day. I'll try! I just love the one - it is so very elegant and delicate. If you go to my ArtFire studio you'll see the other photos I took of it, including the one with the Dime - just to show you the size of this bracelet.

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Today's featured artist is HeartJCreations. This FIREFIGHTER, yes, that is what she does by day - is an amazing artist by night! Having created her own natural body care products for over 12 years it is simply amazing that she can also come up with these beautiful 'Tree of Life Agates'. You simple have to go see what she is all about.

http://www.heartjcreations.etsy.com/

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Hop for today it is a BIG one, so it is the only one I'll be doing!!

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And here is my ending thought for today, remember to LOVE those you are with. Sometimes we get into a RUT and forget to say 'I LOVE YOU' and give that last hug or kiss right before the start of the day.... don't forget! ~KM

Monday, September 26, 2011

3 Marvelous Monday

This is a BUSY but Marvelous Monday!! My friend over at QuernusCrafts has been working on a DRAGONFLY for me. I just LOVE her work and have been 'on the edge of my seat' waiting for her to finish. Here it is!!

Isn't HE beautiful? She created a number of different millefiori canes for each of the body segments to build up a rainbow of different patterns - can you just imagine?? OH MY GOODNESS! You can click on the photo and go to her page to see the other photos/angles. I can't wait until he is here with me, inspiring me and making my studio beautiful - just by being in it!!

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Here is my NEW listing for today - and also my CreationsColorChallengeGroup for this week - the colors, of course, Green and Orange.

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I created several Collections over the weekend, you can see them all on our ArtfFire Beadweavers Guild blog. Here is the couple I was included in!! Just look at ALL those beads!! Isn't ALL this work just amazing???

ArtFire Beadweavers Guild - A Rainbow Co...