A quick update and a peek at the buttons that I received from my Button Swap partner Jeannie at jkdjewelry What can I say, gorgeous packaging… and beautiful polymer clay buttons to work with… Now, what to create with these buttons? Thanks to Cindy, host of the Button Swap Blog Hop at Sweet Bead Studio.
Read the rest of this entry »Hippity hoppity…
I can’t believe that it’s almost Easter and I’ve only had time to create one necklace since early March. No time to melt glass, play, or even read very much. On the flip side, I get to be outside everyday, enjoy nature, meet people from around the globe, and on most days my puppies can […]
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I do love to blog hop and am participating in yet another blog hop swap. This time around it’s a button swap, and the ring leader is Cindy Wimmer from Sweet Bead Studio. My partner for this round is Jeannie from jkdjewelry. Stay tuned for future posts.
Read the rest of this entry »March 2012 Art Bead Scene Challenge
The Art Bead Scene Challenge for the month of March was painted by one of my favorite artists, Vincent Van Gogh. I admit, I’ve never been to France, but I did have a pen pal from Paris when I was a youngster. The correspondence didn’t last very long. I didn’t know French and she didn’t […]
Read the rest of this entry »5th Bead Soup Blog Party Hop
Because I’m sort of a visual gal myself, I’ll cut to the chase. But before I do, thanks to Lori Anderson (Pretty Things) for hosting the Bead Soup Blog Party Hop. My wonderful trading partner for this round, Morwyn Mullins (Another Country Beads). And, all you fabulous jewelry designers and artisans who make this fun […]
Read the rest of this entry »She is…
She is… my latest find. I found her hanging around in an old 5th wheel RV. Just goes to prove that you find the strangest things out in the desert (like that time I found Jesus in an old double wide.) She required a paint job. After painting her, I decided she needed some more […]
Read the rest of this entry »Challenge of Music Blog Hop
I was really hard pressed to choose a favorite song, a favorite artist, or even a favorite music genre for this design challenge. I’m one of those types who like almost every type of music; with the exception of hard core rap. I enjoy listening to alternative, blue grass, folk, classical, R & B, and […]
Read the rest of this entry »Wednesday, February 15, 2012 – BTW
Yet again, messing about with hemp cord, stones, rocks, charms and beads while enjoying the view from my work area. I really like the feel and texture of these necklaces. They are very “grounding”. Off to search for some more rocks. Enjoy your day. Dive In… Enjoy The View… Black Heart…
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