I'm 57 years old, a proud mom of 4 grown and loving sons, Matthew, Michael, Daniel and Joel. I have 3 wonderful daughter-n-laws, Cat, Donna and Heidi.
I'm also a very proud Maw-maw of 8 grand-kids! Jonathan, Nathan, Brandan, Haley, Kaley, Aden, Sofia and lil baby Case.
I have 2 furry ones, Lil Lily and Sebastian. I also have 4 kitties, Ashes, Gracie, Cali and Bella.
I love God, my family, Church, friends, animals, outdoors, flowers and crafting!!
I'm a Certified Florist but haven't worked at that for quite some years now.
Here's a few places that you might find me and see some of my creations at:
YouTube:
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Facebook:
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My Etsy:
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Bella Sinclair Award
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15th giveaway- an angel inside
Mother's Day Giveaway...
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A very unique Toile Necklace Giveaway...
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Mom and me...
I miss you and I love you...
This is me with my grandma...
The good ole days!
Mom, me and my dolly...
This is me when I was 5 years old!
My four sons when they were young...
Matthew, Michael, Daniel and Joel
My four sons...
Matthew, Michael, Daniel and Joel
My 4 sons...
Matthew, Michael, Daniel and Joel
3 of my 4 sons...
Joel, Danny & Mike
3 of my 4 sons...
Michael, Joel and Matthew
3 of my 4 sons...
Michael, Joel and Daniel
3 of my 4 sons...
Michael, Joel and Matthew
3 of my 4 sons in their grass skirts...
Matthew, Daniel and Joel
brothers, Sisters, husbands and wives, sons and daughter-n-laws...
Michael, Donna, Cat and Matthew
My son and his wife...
Matt and Cat
Sisters, my daughter-n-laws...
Cat and Donna
Me and my twin grand-daughters...
Haley and Kaley
My oldest grandson...
Jonathan
My second oldest grandson...
Nathan
My third oldest grandson...
Brandan
Aren't they sweet...
Twins...Kaley and Haley
5 of my grandchildren...
Jonathan, Nathan, Brandan, Haley and Kaley
My sweet twin grand-daughters...
Haley and Kaley
"Jon"
My oldest grandson
Michael, Aden and Donna
Yep...I'm a Ninja Turlte...
This is lil Aden
My 7th grand-daughter's 3-D ultra sound picture...
introducing lil precious Sofia at 6 lbs 8 oz and due on the 17th of June!
Collage of Aden and Michael
Introducing...Sofia Breeze
Born: 6-13-10 at 11:24am 8 lbs. 6 1/2 oz. 19 3/4's long. This is my 7th grand-baby!
Aden...
My lil indian
Is this a smile or what!
Aden
Sofia Breeze
5 of my grandchildren...
Jonathan, Nathan, Brandan, Haley and Kaley
My twin grand daughter's
Haley and Kaley with one of their first creations.
Isn't this precious...Cousins...two of my grandchildren.
Aden and Kaley
My 7th grandchild...
Sofia Breeze
Cousins...
Kaley, Aden and Haley
My lil Princess's...
Kaley and Haley...
Princess for the day...
Kaley and Haley...
My grandkids 2 years ago...
My oldest grandson and his new hair style...
Jon
Rocky...
This is me and my lil buddy...
Rocky, he's a big boy!
Would you be mine???
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Easter...
Smooches...Rocky
Happy Halloween...
Trick or Treats please...
Trick or Treat...
and furry one kisses...Sweet Pea and Lily
Happy Halloween...
My name is Ashes and my mom made me dress this way!
Ho Ho Ho...
Merry Christmas!!!
Meowwww
I was the new kid on the block until mom brought my lil niece, Bella here (but I'm still the cutest!) my name is Cali Bear
This is my...
Gracie
Hi...I'm Bella
My mommy says I'm a baddd girl! Gosh, just because I break something everyday shouldn't mean anything.
Hi there...
my mommie says that I'm a good girl!
Hi, I'm Gracie
Purrrrrrrrrr...
Bella...the newest kid on the block!
My very talented and wonderful new friends and family here in blogland...
red lips!!!! my signature look
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I love seeing things that catch my eye!!! red lips are my go to look!!!!
love this comic inspired piece of art!!!!
Follow my Pins on Pinterest Follow m...
Honda Perform premiered at the Singapore
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Exclusive Distributor of Subaru in the Asian regional Image, Motor, ready
to market sports car with rear wheel drive and the engine was longitudinal,
Subar...
Got some creating time in.......
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It felt good to get some new black dolls added to my ebay today. Just got
them listed and now feel like I can relax a bit. Here`s a peek at them.
My daught...
CHRISTMAS IN FRANKLIN TN.
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*Went to a Christmas festival in Franklin, Tn. last weekend. It was a good
day trip. Lots of people dressed in period costumes . This little girl was
s...
Traveling through Italy via Movies and Literature
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Lot # 70: ON HOLIDAY
*In the garden, the delphiniums were in flower. Through scented twilight
the girl in the white dress walked with a step as light a...
V is Vintage Valentine
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I am way behind on my 4X4 Alphabet swap for my Yahoo Group.
No excuse, I just kept putting it off.
So today I started the last five cards- v, w, x,y, and ...
Thrifty Shopping
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I had an appointment recently that was near a Goodwill Thrift Store. So
that meant I HAD to go have a look around! Not to many treasures jumped in
my cart ...
The Blogs & Me
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This is kind of a sad story. It's about blogging.
My blog made its debut in 2006. At the time I had just begun my first
writing group, and two of the ...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Hi all, I haven't been on for ages but wanted to pop in and wish everyone
happy holidays! I'm getting psyched up to make some more journals! Marva
How to Join the BJP for 2014 & Beyond
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If you'd like to participate in the Bead Journal Project during 2014,
please check this page for information about how to join.
We hope to have a comfortab...
My First Craft Show!
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I had a blast selling my cards and card at my first craft show! It was
held at the April Sound Country Club by the ASLadiesAssociation. My DIL,
April Vau...
2013 Summer Fun Swap
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Our members have excelled once again. Take a look at these gorgeous
pieces of beading exchanged in our recent Summer Fun Swap.
Don't forget - click to ...
It's a jewelry design BLOG HOP!
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I do so love a blog hop! As mentioned in my last post, the six Cousin DIY ambassadors
received a package containing identical beads just for the fun of s...
Horicon Marsh 8-11-14
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Took a trip last Monday to Horicon Marsh in Horicon WI. It was my first
time there, and I have to say I was blown away! If at all possible, GO! To
think th...
October's Gemstone
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Opal displays rainbow-like hues that have been prized for thousands of
years . In the 1960s a team of Australian scientists analysed Opals with an
electr...
Iphone 11 Slim Case India
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Shop iphone cases show me. Discount will be automatically applied on cart
value during checkout.
Top 20 Best Apple iPhone 11 Case / Back Covers 2019 for ...
Perhaps Today
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Have you planned an event and when the day comes, you’ve woken to delicious
anticipation of realizing the joy of that event? I think of an old movie I
lo...
WISE WORDS FROM MAYA
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Gosh...I've had a really busy week! While I'm collecting my thoughts I
decided to share with you this wonderful book-page quote from one of my
very favor...
Christmas in an English Country House
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Christmas in an English Country House
Tonight I finished packing the last of my Christmas decorations away. It
is always a little bittersweet as I change ...
A Cornucopia of Thoughts For Thanksgiving
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Recently, I was introduced to BloomNation, and was inspired to share my
Thanksgiving table decor.
I used a mix of dried hydrangeas and fresh roses along ...
12/20 Outdoor Wednesday # 467
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It’s time for “Outdoor Wednesday”. Learn more about “Outdoor Wednesday”
*HERE*
1. *POST *your outdoor photos and the Outdoor Wednesday logo/button on you...
756th Inspire Me Tuesday
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[image: 756th Inspire Me Tuesday]
Sorry we missed last week. I was in Maui with my son and daughter for a
family Christmas Vacation. I had tons of fun ...
december designs
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This month I am making my sampler for dear Sally...and this is the start...
I plan to have this on it's way before the end of the week.
Dew Drop Series
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Smokey Blue Drop
by Artist Rita Squier
Original Watercolor Painting
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches
ACEO
Some of the ACEOs in my Dew Drop Series are available fo...
A Valentine's Table: Roses, Romance & Peacocks!
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When it's time to set a table for a Valentine's Day dinner party, certain
obvious symbols come to mind: hearts, flowers, candy, cards ...Since this
is a ta...
Red Roses Tea
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Hello everyone,
I hope you are having a great summer.
We have had a beautiful summer here
on the Island.
I decided to enjoy a little summer
tea on the ...
Long Time, No Post....
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Wow, was it really April that I last updated this blog? Jeepers.
Well, not much has changed since that last post. I'm still not crafting.
"Taking a break fr...
Free Halloween Collage Sheet Fright Night
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I just retired this cute little Halloween collage sheet from my little etsy
store and am offing it to you for free! Great for making Halloween
decorations,...
T Stands For Grandmother's china
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This is another repeat.
These are the pieces I use between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mine are
called Ye Old Curiosity Shoppe and I got/i...
May she rest in peace.
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Betty Louise Bell-Miller died Friday, July 22, 2011, after a valiant battle
with cancer. She passed away at home with the unstoppable love, support,
and ca...
A Tribute
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The African storm has finally subsided and for Mama the clouds have cleared
to make way for that magical light that is liquid sunshine.After a long and
cou...
How to Display Bottles of Treasure
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Ever since I found these glass spice bottles at a thrift store, I knew I
wanted to fill and display them in my bathroom as if they were lotions and
oi...
Unbroken (2014)
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Free Streaming Unbroken in Best LookNow you can download full Unbroken in
high quality with duration 137 Min and has been aired on 2014-12-25 with
MPAA ra...
Wishes to all.....
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*for a wonderful Christmas....one filled with love and joy!!!*
digital art by me!
thanks to all the sources for the images,backgrounds,textures,overlays!!
Seasons of Change.
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*So I just realized how long it's been since I posted! I started writing
this post shortly after Easter ( see little Addison hugging the Easter
bunny). ...
July Monthly Challenge Winners
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Congratulations to the July Monthly Challenge winners!
1 winner was chosen randomly from all the challenge entrants.
1 winner was chosen randomly from the ...
Back to the UK // Sunflower bag
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Well , guys, my leaving the UK thing did not work out the way I have
planned.
Just short of two years of stress and uncertainty almost drained me out dry
...
Shimasani
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Yvonne's doll, Shimasani, began life an armless stuffed torso with a
polymer clay head. During her 7800 mile journey, she gathered everything
she needs to ...
Resistor Arts at Etsy
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My friend Don Geer from Resistor Arts on
Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/ResistorArts has just opened his shop at
Etsy.
He is making my man in the moon pend...
Spring Arrives
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I'm all aflutter with Spring! Are you??
The color combinations for Spring almost speak for themselves. I used
lavender and a lime green that looked soo...
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Hello Dear Friends....
So I'm here again!...I may just start blogging once more!!
I wanted to share with you a simple little
collage I made this week.
I...
Tea for Two-wish you were here
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Hello All!
Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday!
I have tea for two today, one for me and one for you....
If only it could be!
Would you like the rosey Rosina?
...
I AM bad!!!
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I know that this blog has been dormant for far too long, but I do have
intentions of reviving it in the future. Meanwhile, pkease know that I'll
be sharing...
Laura's Swap
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Laura's mini matchbox swap...I have learned so much from Laura Carsons
Tutorial on these adorable Chests. I'm so addicted and couldn't stop at
just one......
Morning Coffee Quotes
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Photo by Cindy Caraway "You can give without loving, but you cannot love
without giving."
— Amy Carmichael
"It is in the shelter of each other that peopl...
Art Glitter Mother's Day
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Supply List
Art Glitter 86 Angle Dust Ultrafie Transparent Glitter
Art Glitter 114 Leaf Ultrafine Opaque Glitter
Art Glitter 343 Chestnut Ultrafie Opaque Gl...
Want to win a spot in this fab workshop??
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Great news! Olga Furman is giving away 2 spots in this great class!
Please check it out here!
I'm taking a class from her and other artists right now and ...
Pocket Print Day
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It's Pocket Print Day in Artsyville! These colorful new pieces of
Artsyville love are 4" square, super durable, super colorful, super thick
(close to chipb...
"Stating The Obvious" New Watercolor
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This is an original watercolor painting, created by me. It is an abstract
and is titled, "Stating The Obvious." I used washes of watercolors and then
blac...
When Life Gives You Lemons.....
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Make Lemonade! I didn't like these beads. They were bad, bad, bad from the
start. I didn't like the colors. I didn't like the patterns. I thought they
wer...
Does anyone even read blogs anymore???
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I wonder, do people still read blogs? I never seem to anymore, Facebook and
Instagram makes it easier to catch up with everyone. But if anyone IS
reading t...
Beadgypsy still here
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I'm pretty much always a happy person but these days....it has been a
challenge...its been so long since I've Beaded. My Bead Gypsy name still
applies to...
JaNuArY finished!
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Polymer clay face
Herringbone stitched cording
"Blanket of Snow"
This months tag went by in a breeze, not sure why, maybe because I like the
little fac...
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Wow! it's been 5 years since I've added anything to this post. So many
changes since then. I've gotten into weaving, bookbinding and changed my
career. Wha...
February 2011
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February 2011 continues the theme of fun . I have made the choice, at least
for this part of my life, to just enjoy and be happy. Maybe that spirit
will c...
Video of the Day
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I thought I might occasionally post a link to a video of a beading
technique or something beady. Today's video is from ArtBeads via YouTube.
Learn how to...
Laying Low
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I haven't had the heart to blog in sometime, mostly because I believe in
speaking positive affirmations and not magnifying a problem. There is a
part of m...
WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT Round Robin 2013-14
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Our most recent round robin was named We Are All Different because we ARE.
Our beaders were able to send around a form of their choice and we saw two
cats...
Egad...it's 2011!
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Not only that...it's MARCH! How did that happen? Sigh... Where to begin...
My beautiful grandchildren are all in school now...the youngest two started
kind...
Little Bee Bookshop in Ayer Massachusetts
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The adorable *Little Bee Bookshop*, owned by the equally adorable Debra
Rivera, is now open at 40 Main Street in Ayer. I am honored to have some
of my p...
Hi Agan
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Well, I seem to have wiggled my nose just right and I've been allowed back
into my blog....but who knows for how long.I'm seriously considering
closing the...
Spirit Guide
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I have this journal my sister Laurel gifted me and I use it to jot down
project ideas or thoughts that occur to me while I bead. I write in it
randomly ...
learning new things
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It's been awhile since my last post. I'm afraid I won't be getting anymore
pockets done. The thickness of the denim was really hard on my fingers.
Instead,...
BeadLit Dormancy
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All's been quiet here for a bit. Quiet is good for reading and that's what
I've been doing.
That and working.
And making beads.
And making jewelry.
I...
"Eclipse" - Scrappy Improvisational Quilt
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[image: Robin Atkins, "Eclipse", scrappy improvisational quilt, detail]
When my brother, Thom Atkins, visited last fall, he showed me (and a few
quilting b...
Every Bird has a tale - Ostrich
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This is an Emu.
Do not confuse an Emu with an Ostrich.
We have 4 Emu and 11 Ostrich. The Emu are kept in a large cage. When we
got the Ostrich, C...
Stormy Seas
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[image: Handmade lampwork glass beads by Laura Sparling]
These beads are made with Effetre Avorio Lapis Dark 293 which as the name
suggests is ivory and da...
Friday Face OFF Painting the Face
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Welcome To Friday Face OFF (FFO)
This is the place to show off your faces or your face. Post any type of
face from any medium. You can create it, or f...
A Year of Transition! Letting Go
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It has been nearly a year since I wrote a blog! It doesn't seem possible.
The last time I blogged was about Tucson in 2012, and I am going back in
about th...
Two point five...
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...is the size of Indie's ring finger.
Infinite,
is the size of my love for her...
that little fairy
of flight and fancy.
[image: Indie]
She is certai...
Tree Cozies for Cozy Trees
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To all the forest walkers, tree gazers, and nature lovers...
happy autumn.
And Happy Thanksgiving.
***I am having the most difficult time with Blogger. ...
Almost the New Year and Going Private
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Hello Everyone,
It is so hard to believe that it is almost time for the New Year. Can you
believe it? 2015 went by at record speed for me.
I have take...
The BIG news
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For the first time in the history of my family all the girls are pregnant
at the same time! My daughter and 2 daughter-in-loves are each welcoming a
bundl...
Attempting To Turn Lemons Into Lemonade
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Welcome to the 829th Metamorphosis Monday! If you’ve been reading BNOTP for
a while, you know I tend to be snakebit when it comes to ordering large
pieces ...
Telling Your Story in your Holiday Home
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My home is filled with my family stories... all you have to do is look
around to see vintage typewriters, jars filled with cream buttons, framed
photos o...
Blissfulll Newsletter ( December 2018)
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Welcome to the Blissfull ATC swap
Thank you for all the fabulous ideas for next years swaps. Only one more
for this year.
We are now entering the Holid...
How to Join the BJP for 2014
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If you'd like to participate in the Bead Journal Project during 2014,
please check this page for information about how to join.
We hope to have a comfortab...
Pros and Cons - Thoughts On Living in a Small Space
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We did it.
We sold our big house and moved to a 1000 sq. ft. cottage.
The master bedroom is 10x10.
My kiddos have the upstairs attic for sleeping and toys......
New Book Info!
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New Book Info! I'm so excited to be a part of this! Stay Tuned!
Beading Across America: Jewelry Inspiration from Coast to Coast
Seed bead and bead weaving ...
I Don't Wanna Go!
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Have to go back to the eye doctor today and I'm scared. I dread it, dread
it, dread it. I'll let yall know how it goes......
I tried to work on a collage l...
Getting used to a different life.
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Since my cancer was first diagnosed I have had to face many changes in my
life.I was sure it was only something temporary and after several chemo
sessions ...
Fabric Choices...
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This is the flannel print I've chosen for Grandson's jammies. I love the
plaid and may even make a pair for his Grandpa, too!
This flannel print is for...
"Rose Red" Baby Shoe Pincushion
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Introducing "Rose Red"
one of my Brynwood Baby Shoe Pincushions.
Just click on the "Pincushions" link at
the top of the Boutique for item description and pr...
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DJ Kirby - Author - Book Launch Special
Yes, it's all a bit different today. Author DJ Kirby has penned another
super novel, following the success of...
🎞️ Wie man Herunterladen Runaway Jury Ganzer Film
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💿 Schauen Runaway Jury 2018 Ganzer Film Frei Streaming On-line mit
deutschen Untertitel zum Herunterladen bereit 👑
[image: Schauen Runaway Jury On-line ...
Spelling Secrets with Semi Precious Stones
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In the current issue of Perles et Cetera, a premier French publication for
jewelry makers, we have a new semi precious project step by step. This is
...
Merry Christmas Dear Friends...
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The best part of this magical time of year is being with those we love,
our family and friends who make our lives so very special and meaningful.
Wish...
Back in the land of blogging!
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Greetings from Johore, Malaysia!
It's been over a year since I posted here - obviously, I'm not finding much
time for blogging!
It's been a very b...
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I have forgotten so many things. Talking to someone yesterday, I remember I
used to paint and draw. These days I just doodle... Instagram - Gallery -
Behan...
Thrift stores are my friend!
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I found 2 pairs of Nike shorts brand new in my size $2.95 each! I was so
excited! I also found my son a $1.95 door organizer for his birthday. My
last fin...
Baby Bedroom Ideas
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Nursery essentials (like baby strollers, diaper bags Sign up to keep tabs
on Dubai's best family offerings, from fun kid-friendly events to ideas for
las...
Pura Vida!
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Home from a lovely break in Costa Rica in time to start preparations for
the San Diego Bead Society Bead Bazaar show next weekend! There's even a
discount...
Creative Solutions - Riveted Bezel
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Bead embroidery is typically done in layers. In the case of a cuff, more
often those layers consist of the beadwork stitched on leather, an inner
core of...
Marcia Decoster Presents.....
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A while back the talented and much celebrated bead artist, not to mention
revered teacher Marcia Decoster asked me to participate in a project
featuring 30...
Grateful No. 5
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Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when t...
City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 445 ~ CAS
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*"Hi City Crafters!! Amy here and it is my turn to host this weeks
challenge. My theme for the new challenge is "CAS". Make a card that is
Cute and Sim...
Getting Lost in Montana
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A quick jaunt to Billings to see two of my children and their spouses . A
mere 450 miles give or take and 6 to 7 hours depending on side trips and
stops....
Trio + edit
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Hello Dear Collagists!
***
The new challenge for the next two weeks is "Trio". Three times anything
you choose!
You can use the image/s we provided on ...
Comfort Doll Project Lives!
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Thanks to Brenda, the Comfort Doll Project continues. Please visit the new
blog and continue sending those dolls. Brenda will soon have info for where
to...
...phooey on that guy!
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Hello, we do still exist!
Huge apology for not keeping up wth my blog, at all. Life and other social
medias have taken over!
You can find us on FB where we...
A New Year, a New Me
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January 2012
December 2009
As you can see, quite a change! I've lost almost 60 lbs in the last year,
18 in the last two months working the personal t...
Gunung Dengan Savana Terindah di Indonesia
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Berfoto dengan latar padang savana atau padang rumput yang luas tentu akan
membuat foto tersebut makin terlihat eye catching. Tak hanya enak di foto,
hampa...
T Stands For Tea Journal
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Hi Everyone! Today for Elizabeth's group, I am sharing another page in my
Tea Journal. I must have Spring on my mind....
This spread came together really f...
Storage for Beaded Dolls
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Hi Guys:
Another beautiful sunny day in Prescott, in the 80's, no wind and were
loving this gorgeous weather.
Some of my friends on my Beaded Art Dolls ...
Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas Everyone!
It's that time of year where we are all rushing around trying to get things
done. Just remember, it will all get done somehow, i...
Welcome Fall.
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I have not posted in a very long time. Life has been a challenge since my
Dad has passed.
My Mom has become not well and my Father In Law.
It is the beginn...
I'mmmmm baaaaack!
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Hello blogging world! It's me. Yes, ME. Cristi. THE Cristi of Cristi's
Creations. It seems as though I have taken a bit of a leave of absence,
doesn't it? ...
A new chapter is here...
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*Hello sweet friends!* It's certainly been a long time since I did a post!
The last one I did was in September and I mentioned I was in a new chapter
o...
3 years approaching!
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I have so much more to write about, like why the title of this blog. I'll
get to that, just not yet. I'm still struggling with refilling my blog,
thing is ...
Link on How to make Polymer Clay Hands
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Desired Creations has a nice tutorial on how to make polymer clay hands.
Or there is another nice video tutorial by Amanda Day at youtube. Be sure
to che...
Bottle Doll Published!
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My doll, *She Emerged Triumphant From Her Exile (To the Attic), *was chosen
for publication in Art Doll Quarterly Magazine's Bottle Doll Challenge. I'm
thr...
Uthando Project Doll Drive Going Strong!
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*WOW! It was so lovely to here from the Uthando Project this morning!* Last
year they took on another lovely dolly maker to there sewing group and
guess...
A day in my life
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I haven't written a day in my life post for a long time so today is the
perfect day for it. This was yesterday, it was a busy day because I'm doing
a few...
Stocking Up!
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Woot! Got accepted to vend at Vestival this year so now I have to focus on
stocking up for the show. Can no longer add items to etsy until after the
first ...
MY LIFE RIGHT NOW
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I I've had a crappy summer. I've spent most of it stuck in bed because of
leg sores. And I just found out yesterday that 2 of the sores on my left
leg ar...
My son's art
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So I have abandoned this blog for a while now. I've been busy with my son
and had a few other projects. Recently I've had more time and I'm feeling
more in...
Earthenwood Summer Sale!
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Woo Hoo! It's really warming up here in Michigan. It's going to be HOT
soon! I am taking a break from studio work (and yard work) to send you this
newsl...
Cheep!
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.....Monday was our meeting of EfemeraInk.. we now only meet four times a
year, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter..these little chicks are our
offring for ...
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June Challenge Peacock Paradise Results
Congratulations to Raven Pena of Tatooedraven who took first place for the
public vote and Albena Weibel of AlbenaA...
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Kérlek szavazzatok az alkotásomra a megadott linken. Köszönöm! Please vote
my creation to win this competition. Thank you! Te rog voteaza creatia mea
pe si...
In Rememberance.
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My Bailey on the left and Bev's Cricket on the right.
They were the best of long distance friends. When
Cricket would come to visit they played so hard...
Blog Closed
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Dear friends I have made a new FB page where I will show what I work with
in Mixed Media, after years with blogging I have decided to close my blogs,
there...
{ Simply Stating }
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I have been blessed with many friends each talented in their own way.
Some are quilter's and some are not.
But my quilting friends
they can be a rare breed a...
summer of color 2014
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will be in full force next Monday (June 9th)! I played along last year for
the first time and hope to be able to play each week this year, too.
Check ...
Published, Spring 2017 Where Women Create
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Well finally!
It's high time that I shared my contribution to
the Spring 2017 issue
of Where Women Create Magazine...
more specifically, the feature st...
Native American Wisdom
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Here is a digital art piece I created
from the Native American vintage photographs
that I posted yesterday.
Feel free to use the photographs for...
TERMS OF USE 2021
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Please note I've updated my terms of use, and that this replaces any
previous permissions.
I'm sorry to have to do this, but I've noticed some of my ite...
Art All Around Us
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Hello! We've had rain. Drats, I should have taken pictures of the water
rushing over the edges of the gutters and my backyard puddling so my feet
got wet w...
After the rush
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It's that post holiday hush. A sudden shift in energy after December's
excitement and activity. For me it's instant.
The day after Christmas I feel a pa...
New Enameled Pairs
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I kept my promise and in the next two weeks I will be posting some new
items I have introduced this year that have been popular at my shows and I
will be ...
OUR WORLD - Spring is here . . .
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Spring is here and time for daisy chains
the paddocks and hills are covered in gold,
well actually, a South African imported weed
but so very pretty
an...
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In issue 16:
Colorful and noble - from Scandinavian flair to romantic roses up to
energetic colors and "the unusual" - the new Perlen Poesie leaves noth...
Thanks for Everything!
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After 3 wonderful years of Gingersnap Creations, the Founding Femmes and
Gingers are off on new adventures!
You can find *Shar Briss* creating at her store...
Moving News .....
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Well I have had no internet now for 9 whole weeks and whilst this had
happened we have decided to move house so I hope to be back around the end
of October...
United Way Fundraiser...
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We had an auction fundraiser at work recently. I dug through my stash to
see what I might whip up - not having a lot of time before the auctions
started,...
On a Grand Tour...
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Have you ever heard of a Grand Tour? Wikipedia has a full description, but
I'll just give you a few lines: "The Grand Tour was the traditional trip of
Euro...
A-miss, no longer
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Yep, bad pun.
But, after being made the 'owner' (read - person who makes sure things run
smoothly, but still bows to the original owner in thanks, always!) ...
Summer Sale at Hammi Jammi Jewelry
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There is a great summer sale going on over at Hammi Jammi Jewelry. Use
coupon code *SUMMERLOVE20* at checkout and receive 20% off your entire
order. Th...
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On the twelve days of Christmas, My true Love gave to me.....
*December 14, 2009*
Dearest Dave,
I went to the door today, and the post man delivered a par...
My Basket Mini-Quilt
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Just a little something that I've been working on. I haven't done any
quilt projects for quite awhile now, because I've been so busy sewing for
other peop...
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Yes, I'm still beading! I'm playing catch up with all my journal entries. I
have been faithfully beading along each month. I haven't had a chance to
post a...
Snippets
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"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty
is God's handwriting - a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face,
in ...
My Latest Project
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The months has whisked by, winter is in full force, and once again I am
obsessed with finishing knitting projects after the holidays. This
gorgeous sweate...
Moving on to other things !
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As you may have noticed I don't blog anymore , but rather than just leave
things open I thought I would make some closure here :)
Everything is ok with ...
You Would Look Good In That...
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Here are some of my new favorite pieces for Springtime. I just adore
feathers and aqua is my favorite color so this simple necklace suites me
perfectly....
"Anything Goes" Pink Saturday - September 2, 2023
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Please mark your calendars to join me for "Anything Goes" Pink Saturday
every week. ♥Pink geraniums still going strong.♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Happy Pink Saturday!
♥♥♥ Wel...
Muffin Tin Challenge Official Enteries
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You have until Sunday, January 15th at midnight EST to add your official
entry to the Muffin Tin Challenge.
*Entries will only be counted if they are in ...
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If you're looking for the Candy Crush Quilt-along sign up, please click
here.I've moved to sewhungryhippie.com from now on!Tutorials, patterns,
products, L...
Tales of the Traveling Tote # 41
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Rabbit, Rabbit!
Welcome December
Our last edition of *Tales of the Traveling Tote*
began with sand between my toes on *Cape Cod*.
By the end of August a...
Alive and Well
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Just a quick post to say that I am on a blog hiatus. My husband has
decided to retire the end of June, we have had some major house projects
going on ...
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*Hi Folks, welcome to*
*ImagiMeri's Creations Blog*
*I've posted a new tutorial over at the Creative PaperClay blog on how to
create a really cute mushr...
vibe saturday
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Saturdays have consisted of working in the studio, orders, experimenting
with leathercraft for upcoming orders and nonprofit work, Working in the
upcomi...
Many stones and breathing blue light
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Stones....
I've got stepping stones in my garden paths now!
Yay!
Now I just have to wait for the grass to spread
into the paths and it will look pretty go...
Gecko Galz - Yuletide Dreams
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Hello Friends!
Today I am so honored and excited to share my first projects as a member of
the Gecko Galz design team!!
This month's theme is Yuletide...
Where Have I Been...
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Well, that was a long 2+ years since I have posted something crafty.
Where and what have I been up to?
I now have TWO little ones keeping me busy. I still ...
Thankful for New Adventures
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Are you always thankful?Even for the not-so-great times in your life?
No, truthfully none of us are but I am working on that one.
I am thankful for a new fri...
Moving…... The journey continues!
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My Favorite new old hutch
Time for a change on the table. Still has flowers just not the roses.
Farm fresh eggs!
Gift from my daughter. Love this speci...
I could blog forever...
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It would take so long to catch you all up
but honestly,
I couldn't type that much if you paid me.
So here's a little something I made for
the dolly's...
Looking for-----
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"MY" style!!!! All my creations seem to be so different that I was
told..they cant be picked out as--- MY Style!!! But getting closer
heheheh---Do have ...
St Petersburg Chain
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St Petersburg chain is having a renaissance at present. Or maybe there's
just a new generation of beaders who haven't seen or tried this technique
before. ...
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Campo Bello Elementary loves Getting Started Stringing Beads!
Monday, March 12, 2012
I received this photo from Campo Bello Elementary school teacher Jean...
Blog Land
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Hello everyone, as summertime has reached us, and
I have such a large yard to tend to ( house and job) I
just can't seem to find the time for blogging.
Woul...
The Mermaid's Dream fabric book/Charlie's baby
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*It's been a lovely start to the year. I have loads of ideas for future
projects, and I am finding resources I'd either forgotten I had, or haven't
looked...
828bet.com agen bola terpercaya Piala Dunia 2014
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*828bet.com agen bola terpercaya piala dunia 2014* ; Favorit taruhan dini,
underdog kemudian
Ada beberapa fakta ini dalam setiap olahraga , tapi Piala Dunia...
I kind of miss writing this blog.
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It seems FB, Twitter, and Instagram have taken over lives. I thought I'd
maybe stroll over here and see if this thing still works, or if I would be
writ...
flower on bag with book
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ne else enjoys them too.I must use my old hat flowers, so here is one
placed on a tattered lace bag that hold a folded book with tags and inserts
I do love t...
Newest Project -Midnight
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My second bead embroidery project before the embellishments are added. The
cabochons are 6 glass buttons. Three of one kind and three of another. The
c...
THE RAVENS ARE GOING TO SANTA FE
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These birds are headed south. The fabulous ravens are always one of my
favorite subjects. My work will be at The Eldorado Hotel, Thursday August
16th thru...
Wire Wrangling DVD Review & Giveaway
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It's Ms. Brenda Schweder, everybody! I'm so proud of my talented friend.
She invented and manufactures Now That's a Jig and markets it like nobody's
bus...
Playing Hooky
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From the torch. It's been months. About as long since I last blogged
here. I'm busier over here.
Last week, I flew up to Myrtle Beach to spend a few ...
A Whole Lotta Time Has Passed
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Wowza! It's been a long time since I wrote in this blog! So much has
happened since the last time a wrote.
One of the most exciting things that happened w...
Dax Steampunk Diva
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Here is my beginning doll for the "Wandering Doll" group!
www.wanderingdolls.blogspot.com
Hello all! My doll is a Steampunk Diva, full of moxy and ready fo...
Boo!
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Happy Halloweeny! We are having an extra wet & windy day. Not sure how many
trick or treaters we will get. We may have a lot of candy left...oh darn....
...
Enablers...
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I'll make this sound professional:
In an effort to recoup some of the cost of my metalsmithing, and also to
fund my further study of said craft, I have deci...
Earring Partnership: Nina Designs and me
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So far, the new year has brought me luck. One of my good luck events has
been partnering with Nina Designs. Their representative, DeAnna, sent me a
package...
Much too long
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Wow, almost a year has gone. It's the end of the Thanksgiving weekend, and
I think I've only looked at this blog a couple times since my last post.
So, w...
Battle of the Beadsmith 2013
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So this year I decided to try and enter the Battle of the Beadsmith! I was
honored to be accepted because there are so many fabulous artists involved
f...
Six Word Saturday
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Buckeyes play today! Hope they win!
So, It has been 1 year since I have posted on this blog. Not one year to
the day, but one year to the event. OSU...
10 tips for parenting in the Digital Age
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In today’s world where children are growing up “highly digital”, it is
important for the parents to help them learn the necessary and healthy
concepts in t...
Is anyone still out there? Update
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Hello, to all my beady friends. It's been a long time. I've been away
from beading for a long time now, but two of my projects will be coming up
in a bo...
Featured on Beyond the Picket Fence.....
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Oooo I am so excited! I am featured on Beyond the Picket Fence! Wow!
Nothing like this ever happens to me! Thanks, Becky!
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence....
SXSW
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.
I was ready for something completely different so I headed for Austin
during the SXSW festival. At the same time my other longing was to bring my...
Happy New Year!
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I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas and happy holidays and the
start of the Roaring 20's, is going well. Sorry I have been a little quiet
here bu...
Mosaic Monday Change
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*Just a reminder: Judith, of Lavender Cottage, will be taking over Mosaic
Monday beginning this Sunday. She will be posting around 2:00pm EST. *
*An...
Katty Perry Colorful Hairstyle 2014
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Haircuts and Hairstyle Ideas - Is never too late to change your persona. If
you one fans of Katty Perry may be you want to try her haircuts hairstyle
ideas...
Grateful And Peaceful
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Hello, friends. I've been away most of this year, due to some serious
health complications.
All my life I've been very lucky and very healthy. I had never ...
AUTUMN GLORY
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*DELICIOUS AUTUMN*
My favorite time of year...
with all of the gorgeous colors and apples and pumpkins...
And with that comes the
GIANT PUMPKIN PART...
Bead Swap Sign Ups are now open!
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*UPDATE:*
* Sign ups are now closed. I have sent out all partner emails today! Please
check your email and your spam box if you don't see it in your regu...
Coyote by my house.
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Months ago I posted about a deer eating our tomatoes and a bear found not
far from out house. This morning a pretty young woman knocked on my door.
She apo...
Art Activated at the TFCA
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I had to post that at least a month ago, but better late that never! A
great event took place in September at the Torpedo Factory Art Center,
where visual...
ECO PRINTING ON PAPER
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Ever since I received the most beautiful card from my amazingly talented
Aussie friend Suzy, using her gorgeous eco dyeing/printing, I wanted to try
it out...
Only 3 months behind...
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Sorry for the long wait, but finishing school and trying to put together
ways to pay the bills have taken up a lot of time. So here's my submission
for Mar...
I miss you...
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If you've called into say hello and I'm not around, it's probably because
I'm over hanging out on Facebook. Pop on over and look for me.
www.facebook.com/C...
New Class on CraftEdu
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Hello Everyone!
I have been home for a few weeks now and loving it. I have been organizing
and cleaning! I can actually work in my studio with two working ...
Playing peek a boo
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(written Friday at about 4:30 pm)...just looked up and saw this amazing
display of light outside my sewing room window. The sunset was reflecting
on th...
Wearin' O' The Green
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One of my most vivid childhood memories is of one St. Patrick's Day long
ago when I had no idea that wearing green on that revered day was a
mandatory trad...
Spiritual Sundays ~ One Day At A Time
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Hello everyone.
I'm so sorry it's taking me so long to get back to my blog. I really want
to come back soon and share things with you, but it is a slow pr...
Kathy Shaw's Basic Crazy Quilt Class
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In order to try to get back into doing crazy quilting again, I took Kathy's
basic class. I really had to push myself to keep up but managed to finally
fini...
Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On
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So, five years ago, after I had completely stopped designing jewelry, we
moved into temporary housing, preparatory to selling our house. I dumped
all o...
Work!
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Happy weekend, friends!
I was going to post a blog post last week, but I should have known that
that wasn't going to happen. Last week was add/drop week at...
It's Alive! - Part I
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The latest special exhibit at the Columbia Museum of Art is a fantastically
fun one!
Kirk Hammett (lead guitarist of Metallica) is sharing his personal
col...
How to Join the BJP for 2014 & Beyond
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If you'd like to participate in the Bead Journal Project during 2014,
please check this page for information about how to join.
We hope to have a comfortab...
Sheep Shearing Season!
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* For a girl in love with all things fibery, it's the most wonderful time
of the year...sheep shearing season! These sheep live right down the
street. Fo...
Adventure Aviation Industry
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*Adventure aviation industry*. When a unique product or service is found to
be marketable, soon ceases to be offered by a company that is being offered
by ...
Sobering News...
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I'm posting here mainly as a closure. No one's read here, and I haven't
posted here, in a year or more.
Re: Kevin Watts
Here's what happened to my step-b...
Freebie Cutting Files - Holiday Ornaments
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Thanks go to Erma for contacting me and requesting that I make these fun
ornament cutting files available again. These tree baubles are perfect for
cards ...
Introducing Inkurable Artistry!
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Hello blog readers!
It's been a long time between posts!
Lots of exciting things have been happening behind the scenes - and I am
excited to announce my n...
Ready to Rock?
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Rock Your Life! Your business life that is. *Need strategies? Got it!
*Need Social media tips? Got it! *Need encouragement and Inspiration? Got
it! Come t...
and again....
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Oh yes, that's my black butterfly, signed & watermarked on the cover of a
book
that I knew nothing about. How does anyone think that's OK? I did an
im...
February Beady Prompt
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Good second month, all. I hope the new year brought you loads of goodness!
It brought me another round of chest infections, lol, so this post is
going to...
A New Year
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Wow..I cannot believe it is 2015 already! I have dedicated this year to
weight loss and getting in better shape to reduce my pain levels. I joined
Weight...
Blog on Hold
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Hi, am putting this blog on Hold for a couple of months so I can have more
time for Art and Art Challenges.
Thank you for all your wonderful support and hop...
Cute Dogs Stationary Set & Jeremy Fisher
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*Cute Dogs Stationary Set*
I was to update my computer,,,,,,,,,so excsue me for the late
reply,,,,,,now I have a new motherboard and I am back,,,,,woww,ww...
Miracles
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I got a call August 14th that my son Ray had a massive stroke. I got on the
plane the next day and flew to Grand Rapids. He had liver and kidney
failure a...
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The pen has been busy again lately. Below are a couple of recent pieces of
'found poetry' and some altered anatomy pages.
developing foetus brain
The ...
Killing Kits: In The Christmas Mood
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Hello! It's time for a new video for the Killing Kits Series and today,
I've used the leftovers from my wonderful November 2018 Wild Hare Kit so
that I ca...
2015 has got to be a better year!
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Sometimes I feel like a lone deer.
It's been a long 3 years that have been so hard.
The start of this year filled me with hope again.
I don't know if I'll ...
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Hello SUMMER!
Are you taking the time to enjoy the hot sand at the beach?
Or the coolness of a forest?
Taking time we are finding is very important as we w...
this olde bagg is 70 and loving it
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Hello Lovelies.
Yours truly turned 70 on Tuesday this week. Honestly, this age suits me.
I'm happier than I have ever been.
not mine but it sure looks yumm...
Button, button
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I get these little rubber buttons from the Lilac Services for the Blind.
They’re such a small item, but it's amazing how valuable they have become
to ...
My Faster Clam Chowder
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My Faster Clam Chowder As shared by Once Upon a Plate by Mari
www.onceuponaplate1.com I rarely measure when I'm making soups, stews or
chowders but I've gi...
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Good afternoon good people what’s good? Well I’ll tell you! My friends Suzy
and Carolyn and I will be hosting Gifting Handmade Happiness a virtual
work...
Links I'm Obsessed With 2
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Time for another round of inspirational gorgeousness!
Beautiful beaded beads and a sprinkling of origami - I found this whilst
looking for origami instruct...
Festive fun challenge.
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Hello,
I'm sorry that I was unable to kick off a challenge earlier this month!
Instead we're having a 6 week challenge that will take us into the first
we...
News and New Ones!
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Canyons Crest
Anpo Wi A few New Patterns, Canyons Crest, Anpo Wi, And Sedona Cuff. Im
really liking the open design of the Sedona and have a few more in th...
Info age melt down!
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Its like infinity to try and keep up with all the Social networking sites
and passwords and linking them together to keep things under control.I am
trying ...
Armband und Ohrringe
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Passend zu den Farben meiner Klamotten, habe ich mir ein Armband aus Leder
gemacht.
Nachdem das Leder farblich perfekt passt, habe ich nur wenig bestickt...
Dreams
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I am sure we have all wondered at one time or another, why we dream and
what do they mean. Our dreams can be realistic or fantasy. Dreams nurish
our souls,...
Re-designing my art space
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For a long time now, I've had a art space/area which just wasn't working
for me....
and what is the point of have a space if it doesn't help to inspire you ...
Ripples
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I believe the greatest gift we can offer is to help one another. These acts
touch lives in ways we can't begin to imagine. Seldom do we see the
ripple...
Silkscreens, Pan Pastels and Chalks
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When I began to make silkscreens for polymer clay about 10 years ago I
never dreamed they would become so popular. The late Gwen Gibson, a Pioneer
in the W...
RVing: The USA is our BIG Backyard: ~~~~HOME~~~~
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RVing: The USA is our BIG Backyard: ~~~~HOME~~~~
First time to write on your blog, but have read them all throughout your
trip... have enjoyed it.
God bles...
Moving On!
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Although I may have been absent from "blogland", I've been enjoying
afternoons of dedicated studio time to flex my creative wings. Last year I
participat...
A Gift For Dear Grace. . .
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Fair Warning!!! This is my longest post to date! There are lots of pictures
and I promise to keep my thoughts as light as I can. When I went through my
pho...
A New Year, A New Shop and Blog for 2018
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Hello to everyone!
2018 will be my year to push forward to make more of my dreams become a
reality after several years of serious health issues. I had kid...
Be you
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Today's Quote: "A friend is someone with who you dare to be yourself." ~
Frank Crane
Today's Question: Who in your life can you be completely and utterly
...
Spring is coming soon...
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...and with that the smell of trees blooming, and a freshness in the air.
I cannot believe it is almost here, since we had no winter, no rain, and
virt...
Renee's Funeral Post
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*From kj:* Renee's Book of Love is starting to take shape. It will include
our love letters AND many of Renee's posts, her family's favorites, and art
& il...
Gift Wrap Central
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🎵 It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎵
There are some great sales going on downtown at the Five and Dime
Department Store and they are even offe...
Big Valentine Sale 25% Off - Ends Tuesday, Jan 21
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Save big time on Valentines, Sea Parade Characters, and more!
Visit my "ON SALE" section in my etsy shop... www.rhondasoriginals.biz
Here is a sampling.....
Skywatch
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This week we had lots of snow and even more rain so there was hardly any
sky to see. But I have lots of sky photo's from some time ago so I am using
one o...
Happy Thanksgiving 2024
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Yes, we all have a lot to be thankful for! Our health, our friends and
most important our family! Bob and I were lucky to be with some of our
family...
A Time to Say Good-bye!
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*I honestly believe that we all have something we can be grateful for, even
when everything seems to be falling apart! If we set our minds on what we
are...
So this happened.....
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I have struggled with this pony wall since I moved in to this house. It
creates such a
challenge for decorating. It divides the 2 rooms but still make...
My Dining Room
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Well hi there its been a while. Not much has changed in my dining room but
I am loving my clock over my mantle :). Don't look to close at my
slipcovered...
"Re-purposed Spring Dress"
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I have seen various posts about "re-purposing" your child's too small
clothing or turning your old t-shirts into adorable dresses for your
daughter. I hav...
Getting ready...
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I promised to show how my latest mini album turned out after I added the
photos and embellishments...but it's not quite done, you see. I got
sidetracked (...
alice n wonderland loaded bag
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Here is a loaded paperbag for a swap. Loaded with lots of goodies for
partner. If you would like to join our group come on over to pretty perfect
happy ...
December 2024 Scrappy Friends Tic Tac Toe Reveal
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Welcome Friends!
I am here to share my * December 2024 Scrappy Friends Tic Tac Toe challenge*
. *Rochelle Spears* and I each host a challenge every ...
I'm Back!
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I cant tell you how excited I am to start blogging again. I had quit
blogging due to personal issues and even though I could have started again
long ago I...
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Thanks for looking me up and visiting me here! Be sure to visit my active
blog "Sculpted Windows Jewelry Journal" to see what's up. Or, check out my
Ets...
Mermaid Painting
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I added this mermaid painting to my store yesterday. The inspiration came
from a painting I found on Pinterest. I love the colors of this one and the
mi...
Sew Darn Crafty Linking Party...
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Hi everyone!!! The holidays are here and things are starting to happen. We
had a great Thanksgiving and I hope all of you here in the states had
wonderful...
Altered Matchboxes....
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*Hey Girls....*
*I've been on a bit of a crafting streak lately and have been busy working
away in my craft room.*
*Last weekend, I made two new altered m...
Back to Bead Embroidery
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Finally, I pried myself away from the chains! Here are two of my latest
endeavors. The top picture has a vintage focal cab I bought from a friend.
Original...
All That You Need to Know About Pipette Tips
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Pipettes are laboratory instruments/tools used to transfer liquids, usually
chemicals from one place to another. They are used very extensively in
experime...
Transferring
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Just to let everone know, I'm transferring my blog to wordpress. The url
is the same, just wordpress.com instead of blogger.com (so,
http://www.joancromle...
Having Fun with Purse Charms
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After a long hiatus from blogging I have now returned. Now that winter is
here I will be spending much of my time in my little studio working with
leathe...
Yeah! I'm back!
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I've had trouble getting access to my blog and FINALLY think I've got all
the wrinkles ironed out. So many projects in a year. You are in for a
treat. I...
Crimson Peak (2015)
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Free Crimson Peak in High QualityNow you can enjoy Crimson Peak in High
Quality Video with duration 119 Min and was published in 2015-10-13 and
MPAA ratin...
New Sewing and crafting studio
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Come and Join the fun in the 8th annual Where Bloggers create party. There
is a button to click on and find out where to go and tour everyones
creative sp...
NEW SOUL ART DOLL WORKSHOP!
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I am facilitating a Soul Art Doll Journey in my new home studio space in
Boulder on Sunday, December 4th. I am so happy to begin teaching again
following t...
Recent cards
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New cards that I have recently made. I put some of them in cellophane, and
did not take them out for the picture, so that is why some look so shiny
from t...
Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Artist.
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Two weekends ago, I got invited by a group in Cincinnati to teach the Funky
Fish class. It was wonderful to met these very talented ladies from the
Contem...
Busy with Life
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Obviously, no matter my better intentions, this space gets neglected while
life just seems to zoom by.
So much time, so many happenings. A little catch-up...
Happiness is....
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I'm joining in the fun at The Paper Players again this week- there's a
sketch from Nance. This is what I've come up with.
Have a great week everyone, and ...
I'm Teaching at Bead Fest Santa Fe!
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I don’t blog much
Oh, I have good intentions, and after I’ve written a post I think, “I’m
going to do that more often.” But it never happens. I guess I ...
Khadi Paper Projects
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Dear Blogging friends
I have recently pulled out my stash
of Khadi paper which is just the softest paper
you could ever wish to create with and on
and
I ha...
Inspire :: Izziyana Suhaimi
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When an image evokes an immediate question,
it is doubly powerful when the name of its series evokes yet another.
*The looms in our bones #6*
~ featuring M...
The Easter Cherub
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I have a mini-tutorial using Craft Attitude to share with you today!
It is a bit of a 'twist' on the regular 'pastel themed' decorated eggs and
bunny....
A few Altered Pez...
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I am hoping to begin making Altered Pez again soon but meanwhile I have
listed three that I made in 2013 in my etsy shop if anyone is interested.
Summ...
Asian Delights for Tea
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When I was a little child, i once had a dream so vivid that i still
remember to this day. A little old man was selling his sweet desserts in a
small wood...
Chloe's block update
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I've been slowing working on this block in between moving, unpacking and
applying for jobs. It's not the greatest picture... I think my camera is
slowing d...
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*A DOLL MAKING REFLECTION * Healing Dollmaker - Tina Forster
There is a popular quote by Elizabeth Stone that says that the decision to
be a mother is to...
Wishing you a merry Christmas...
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Happy holidays, everyone! My husband and I are ready for Christmas and I am
quite looking forward to a couple days off to enjoy the holiday. I had a
won...
Seafoam and Popped Corn on the Walls?
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What in the world does seafoam have to do with popped corn and what on
earth is it doing on the walls? I'll give you a hint, it looks something
like this. ...
Get Ahead, Get A Hat or a Crown
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Imagine that you have been invited to the wedding of Kate and William on
the 29th of April this year. You will need a hat or a crown, a fab and
funky ha...
The Creative Team June's Challenge - Winged Things
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Hi! I am taking part in this month's challenge which is winged things and
can be interpreted any way you like. I used one of the Gibson Girls and
gave her ...
A Happy Holiday Test
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Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Happy Festivus, or whatever
it is you are celebrating this time of year!
It's been awhile again since I ...
January is Regroup Month
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My beadwork is still defying me. I've put aside the chenille stitch I was
working on. Sometimes it went smoothely, and other times I couldn't make
heads or...
It's been such a long time...
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Hi everyone, gosh...it's been such a long, long time now since I've been on
my blog. Actually for that matter, my computer, hmm life itself. I hope
that I ...
The Mushroom Fairy House ~ Julie McLaughlin
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"The whimsical treehouse-like architecture includes a winding two part WOOD
TREAD STAIRCASE leading to the front door and dining area landing. 3 TYPES
of ...
Easter ~ Nadia Michaux
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For more minis by Nadia Michaux of the *Littlest Sweet Shop*, visit:
Blog: littlestsweetshop.blogspot.co.uk
Flickr: flickr.com/photos/littlestsweetsh...
Guarda e Scarica Enter Three Dragons 1978
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Guarda Enter Three Dragons streaming italiano gratis, Scarica Enter Three
Dragons gratis in italiano, Gioca Enter Three Dragons film completo
[image: imma...
This Blog has moved to....
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Just stopping in for a quick note: as of 10/19/2010, The Petite Villa has
moved to my Cottage blog: click the link : Cynthia's Cottage Design ...
where all...
Fun Homes for Houseplant Cuttings!
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Hello my sparkly friends!
I thought I would share my way of making use of cloudy antique crystal and
growing houseplant cuttings at the same time.
I adore...
New Quilted Bags and a Podcast!
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Hi there everyone! Hope September is going swimmingly for one and all!
My quilted zip bag obsession continues and this week I made a smaller coin
purse...
Christmas Decorating
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I'm joining Beverly for Pink Saturday with some last minute pics of my home
this Christmas.
Master BR
Kitchen
LR
Hope you all have a Wonder...
Pinks
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[image: Senior Tea 2013 006]
If you’ve visited my blog before, you know my love of china.
[image: IMG_2352]
And how the beauty of the garden is reflecte...
Shimmery Ghosties!
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Happy Halloween, Friends! Hope you have a ghostly day peppered with a
little chocolate. Today we are celebrating with a multicolored, shimmery
Ghosties...
It's August
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Hi everyone!
It's August already! How can that possibly be?! Once my birthday hits
(September 1st) it seems like, in a blink of an eye, we are ringing in a...
Antique Cigarette Card
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I found this old cigarette card on Etsy and just fell in love. I don't know
why I am drawn to old medical genre illustrations but I hope that you will
enjo...
Dax!
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Dax has had a pleasant stay in Seattle- one of the hubs of Steampunk! :)
While here, I felt that Dax needed a helmet in case she were to partake of
a s...
A MOMENT of PERFECT PEACE...
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I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light.
For a time I rest in the grace of the world,...
On Golden Wings
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I actually have been beading.....though I'm not the best at getting
pictures taken and posted. Who knows maybe I'll get better at that. Anyway
this is "O...
Crow Paintings: Series Four...
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We moved the shop back in April and have been making improvements as time
and budget allows. There's still so much that we'd like to do. Really, will
we ev...
Grilled Clams with Breadcrumbs and Pine Nuts
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This post will be short and sweet. I've been hacked twice, blogger took my
site down twice and restored it. So now it's back online. Now all I need to
do ...
Tryptophan Trail Run
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Instead of Black Friday shopping, I opted for the Tryptophan Trail Run in
Trabuco Canyon organized by Skyler of The Endurance Family. From the
moment I ...
Friday Freebie
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Well, I haven't done one of these in a long time. It's been a crazy week. I
ended my position in my old lab and I started my position in my new lab.
It's b...
My main Blog is over there...
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Thanks to for all the wonderful comments. I should have just followed my
intuition and posted it yesterday, lol because I feel the same way as most
of you....
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Today's "Healthy Yum" come from The Novice Chef.
I was captivated by the beauty and simplicity of the dish- hope you enjoy
it as much as I did! xoxo To...
A New Little Frozen Man Named Dickens ...
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Hello my dear friend,
today I am sharing my newest little frozen man with you and all I can say
that it has taken me a while to get here but here I am!
...
Torie Jayne's Country Living Workshop
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Are you looking for some Christmas Inspiration or to learn a new crafting
technique to make a special handmade gift for your loved ones this
Christmas?
...
Tutorial - Director's Chairs Update
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[image:
http://www.libbyslifestyle.com/2016/09/director-chairs-spring-update.html]
Choose a sturdy fabric in a delightful pattern
Tutorial at Libby's Life...
Still Life 02-28-19
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iPhoneXS
Bench in my hallway. Not very good lighting and not a very good photo.
This vase was a gift from one of my friends and it is big and very unusu...
Great Memories: Deer Hunting (Part 1)
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In the fall of 1964, when my first son Scott was only a few months old, my
Daddy invited us to accompany him on a deer hunting trip. Of course with a
new...
Store News
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Greetings all, and thanks for coming by.
I know these are late, but wanted to show you a bit of Christmas around the
shop.
We had rustic in our main ro...
Tribal Dance – take 2
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Remember my post not long ago about a soutache piece, Tribal Dance, where
after I had finished it and taken photos the beads peeled? Well, I was so
upset ...
Crafty Inspiration
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Hello friends!
A new issue of Create magazine is available now at scrapbookgeneration.com
I do several projects for each issue of this lovely free magazine....
Heart Link Tutorial
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Ahh, love is in the air, and the month of all things red and romantic is
upon us. I've put together a quick but useful tutorial on how to add a bit
more he...
Well hello there!
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My apologies for neglecting my blog for so long. But I have a good reason!!
In September I gave birth to my daughter, Azure. She's a healthy, happy
baby, a...
New projects
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Here are the newest projects completed. A new baby coming to my neighbor's
son and daughter-in-law prompted this baby quilt, designed to accompany a
cross...
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Hi Everyone
Barbara's funeral took place last week and this was the order of service.
http://www.buntybarmcake.co.uk/A Celebration of the Life of V2.docx
I...
Pink Saturday 8-7-10
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Hello and Welcome to Pink Saturday.
won't keep you long today as there are so many who have joined us to share
all the pink. Just click on the little pink ...
Czech Rhinestone Brooches
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Thank you very much for your kind comments on *Molly*, our puppy that hubby
had found in a garbage container. Molly is doing great and we have lots of
fun ...
Appreciate with Plaques and Awards from Award.com
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If you think in some contests or other events when the human skill or
genius is recognized or competition, there are always different types of
appreciate ...
Life in the slow lane.
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I do not regularly post about my everyday life... But this time I have to
share. In the early morning of july 8th, we (as in my husband, our 2
children, ou...
good morning!
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Well here goes. As you can tell I'm totally new at blogging. Thanks to a
good friend I've decided to give it a try.So far I can't get away from all
the gre...
Slow-going spring...
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It might say spring on the calendar but we still have snow and nights that
go below freezing to contend with. March is like that. We do have robins
thou...
National Sticky Buns Day!
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[image: Foodie Friday Fun!]
*Happy Foodie Friday!*
Wow, I haven't been blogging for a while, I've missed so much fun!
Well, to get appetite whet again...
Reconnecting
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Hello Lovelies, it has been a long time since I updated this blog ... a lot
has happened in my life ... a lot of upheavals ... a lot of change ...
although...
Goodbye 'Nore
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My mom died on March 30th of this year. My relationship with her was so
layered and complex that it would take a long time to cover all of it.
There was a ...
Kelebihan os Android Marshmellow Terbaru
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Kelebihan os Android Marshmellow Terbaru -- sekarng ini sudah jamannya os
marh melllow yang merupakan os keluaran terbaru dari android. namiun sayang
dan s...
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As you can all see it has been a long time since I have posted here. Many
new directions and spiritual awakenings have taken place in my life over
the past...
Test
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i am attempting to post ...just to see if my Blog is still there. At the
moment, when trying to open my Blog...after a coup,e seconds, the screen
shows so...
Womans World on Facebook
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Hey Readers/Contributors/facebookers! We now have a share button so you all
can let everyone know about your favourite blog site!If you read something
you ...
3 DAYS
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Dear PERSON IN CONNECTICUT WHO I DON’T KNOW BUT MY KIDNEY SOON WILL,
3 days from now, you will take ownership of my kidney.
In a mere 63 hours(ish), I wil...
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