Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Let the party begin!

 The bead soup party hosted by Lori Anderson, that is!
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Many jewelry designers have signed up to participate. We are all paired up with a partner to swap a batch of bead soup ingredients! My partner Nancy sent me this great set of beads:

I was thrilled to see the natural colors. That leaf is just amazing. It was handmade by JoAnn at Mudworks Pottery.  I did have a problem trying to figure out what to do with it, as it looked like a large, beautiful button. I contemplated doing the obvious and using it as a pendant, but whatever I tried, just didn't "do it" for me! I kept thinking "leather' maybe a bracelet... or not. I played around with my leather scraps, bought a new tool (leather punch) and VOILA!


Not new jewelry, but a new purse instead! It has a convertable strap to make it a wristlet. And to top it off, after showing it to my neighbor, I now have my first custom purse order! A whole new craft for me. Now THAT'S a challenge!
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Lori has all the Bead Soup Party participants listed on her blog here: http://www.lorianderson.blogspot.com/
Go check it out and be inspired!

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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Chicks & Goats

Last weekend we attended a birthday party for our friend's little boy. His first birthday! Instead of the standard jumpy house or clown, they had a petting zoo! So cute!

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Friday, January 29, 2010

A pot of gold



It was raining the other day while the sun was shining. I went looking for a rainbow (and a pot of gold). Didn't find what I was looking for - do we ever? I did spot this scene on my way to work though. I pretty much never stop just to take random pictures... But the Mission San Luis Rey really glowed in the sunlight, with the dark storm clouds behind. I parked my car and jumped out with my little camera in hand. I felt so peaceful, even with the storm brewing. A feeling that stayed with me all day. That was my pot of gold.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Wordless Wednesday 1/27/09


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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Featured Artisan for January

This month's featured artist is Erika of NICO Designs!
Erika uses eco-friendly supplies in most of her designs.
And to top it off, with each purchase from her Etsy shop, she is donating to the Ronald McDonald House in Temple and to MD Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston in memory of Chloe, age 7. Look at some of her items...

Dolls, Pincushions and Diaper Bags!


Erika also makes sweet baby shoes, tote bags, and.... You get the picture! Now go show her some love by visiting her shop Nico Designs, and get to know her a little better by reading her blog http://designsbynico.blogspot.com/.


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Friday, January 22, 2010

SkyWatch Friday 1/22/10


At Leo Carrillo Beach in Malibu, California

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Snowflakes!

No snow here, just rain... But I thought it would be fun to post some beautiful snowflake items that I found on Etsy.
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Like these for scrapbooking by SparklyPark:

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Here are some snowflake soaps by SpottedCow :

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A pretty snowflake pendant by PatchFirstShop:

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I love this Snowflake Sweater Tote by Miesmama:


O.K. time for some hot cocoa... ;)

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