Family, Friends, & Food...

Hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving weekend!
Cheers...

Artbeads.com Jewelry Contest!

Artbeads.com is having a "What inspires you" jewelry contest!

The public will vote for their favorites determining the top 3 winners in two categories, Necklaces and other Beaded Designs...

• Grand Prize winners in the necklace & beaded design categories wins $500.00 gift certificate each from Artbeads.com
• 2nd Place winners in each category wins a $250.00 gift certificate each from Artbeads.com
• 3rd Place winners in each category wins a $100.00 gift certificate each from Artbeads.com
  
  
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    I've been told "This is a contest of originality, design, and vision. All entries MUST be an original design. At least 50% of the beads and components in a submitted entry must be purchased from Artbeads.com. Participants must upload one picture of their design and one of picture of their inspiration, such as you see above in the banners. This contest is open to beaders worldwide, aged 18 and older."
    
    Sounds like fun...take a few minutes to check it out...you know you want to!!!
    Cheers
    

Almost everything copper!

I bet you thought I forgot...yes & no, kind of, not really, you get the picture!!!

Here are the gorgeous copper components from Artbeads.com I received the end of April...I can't believe it has been that long...gotta love that company for their patience!

It took awhile bit I've finally finished the necklace...I started wire wrapping the turquoise rice beads to the circles probably back in June, but put it away when I moved and there it sat until last Friday...only took a short while to complete!

As you see below...I started with the three 32mm copper plated pewter circle links, I wire wrapped turquoise rice beads I had in my stash, to the links...then wire wrapped the gorgeous double star, attached the square & oval links spacing them with the same turquoise rice beads...then attached everything to the copper plated metal chain...this is really nice sturdy chain, I was very pleased with it. All the copper pieces are good quality, with a substantial feel to them, you won't be disappointed!

The necklace that emerged is not what I had in mind...things often happen that way, I went with the idea regardless!

I've used everything but one each, of the square and oval links and the three pretty stoneware beads...I also have some of the chain left...I'm going to make a second necklace with what is left...soon!!!

Thank you to Artbeads.com for allowing me the time I needed to take this summer!!!

Enjoy your week...
Cheers

PS...I'm still trying to find the "right" spot to take my photos!!!

*FTC compliance disclosure* the products attributed to Artbeads.com in this post where provided as a promotional gift by Artbeads.com in relation to the blogging program. My comments pertaining to these products are my personal opinion, no compensation has been received for the comments.

What everyone has been waiting for...

Blogmania has arrived!!!

The event of the season is now, click around to see what is up for grabs...you will find an amazing collection of some of the most creative, uniquely interesting items you will find anywhere, anything you can imagine or dream of!

"My Favorite Things" charm bracelet...

• sterling silver chain, completely adjustable so it will fit anyone who receives it as long as I receive and accurate wrist measurement.
• sterling silver toggle
• the sterling silver charms are...xxxooo, whales tail, sail boat, sun glasses, four leaf clover, Florida charm, starfish, (of course) butterfly, shell, sun, VIP, ribbon, and a peace sign...as well I love both turquoise and sponge coral so I've added those to add color...

Dawn has worked hard and has increased the "My Favorite Things" group prize value to $500.00 + category.

To enter to win you must leave a comment on the Blogmania post on Designs by Dawn Marie's blog

Do take a few extra minutes to visit all the members of our team who worked hard to create a wonderful item for this event!

Designs by Dawn Marie

Butterfly Fondant Cakes & Desserts
Juls Beads
Purple Vine Design
Second Surf
SLM Petersen

Hop around and enter to win fabulous prizes, find wonderful new blogs to follow, make great new friends but above all have a good time!

Cheers

Back just in time for Blogmania!!!

Hello everyone...it has been a while!

As you know I've moved into a rental house and I'm renovating my new home...as was expected it is a painfully slow process, which is why we are renting. For the last 34 years we renovated while living in the house, and I'm talking major renovations over the years..I'm too old and just not in the mood to do that again!

I have to tell you about something very important...last spring I was very excited to sign up for "Blogmania", one of 175 blogs to participate in this twice yearly, two day blog hopping give away ...once my house sold... surprise, surprise... I knew I wouldn't be able to spend the time required on "Blogmania" so I stepped down from my spot and joined my wonderful friend Dawn's (from Designs by Dawn Marie) Blogmania group..."My Favorite Things" .

Through Dawn's hard work she has increased the "My Favorite Things" group prize value to $500.00 + category so mark midnight, EST, September 15th through to 11:59 EST September 16th on your calendar. Hop around and enter to win fabulous prizes, find wonderful new blogs to follow, make great friends but above all have a good time doing it!

The team "My Favorite Things" partners are:

Designs by Dawn Marie
Purple Vine Design
second surf
SLM Petersen
Butterfly Fondant Cakes and Deserts
Julsbeads

I will of course have a new post up at midnight EST, on September 15th with "My Favorite Things" give away...stop by and check it out!

I've missed all my blogging friends a great deal but unfortunately I don't expect to be around as often as before, I will post when I can...

Enjoy the coming week...
Cheers

Moving.....

I may be absent from the blogging world for the next week or so as I'm moving today!!!!!
I will return when I've things under control... :0)

In the mean time...how about a walk down memory lane...

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Cheers

Gotta love sterling silver!

Need I say more???

I'm a Blogmania partner!!!

Originally I signed up for "Blogmania" by myself...but after careful consideration I decided I couldn't possibly do the promotion of the event justice as my plate is very full for the next couple of months. I mentioned to a good blogging friend, I was going to step down from Blogmania so someone else who had the time to spend promoting the extravaganza could have the spot...only a limited number of bloggers are accepted for this two date event which takes place September 15th & 16th...

My good blogging friend Dawn Marie Doucette, asked me if I would like to join her "Team Favorite Things". I decided this was a good fit for me this time around!!! Using Dawn's words she is an "artsy jewelry designer" among other things...a very talented lady :0)

The next member if the team is Kelly Jo Guastello from Purple Vine Design, Kelly Jo makes very cool greeting cards & mini notes, check out her blog & Esty shop...

This will be a spectacular event...as of right now there will be over $300.00 + in prizes to give away from Team Favorites, and I know Dawn is looking for more participants for this event! The more artisans involved the more prizes given away.

Dawn's latest post and information regarding how to becoming a member of"Team Favorite Things" of can be found on her blog!

Thank you Dawn for including me in such a great event!!!
Cheers

Artbeads.com Share the Savings Discount!

Our good friends at Artbeads.com sent sent me a savings discount code today...



I'm happy to be able to share the savings with you...
Save %10 on future purchases effective until July 31st, 2010...
Share the Savings Discount code is:

SCF10P-ARTBEADS-0125

Have fun shopping!!!

Cheers

Crazy Buzy!!!

As the title says I've been "crazy busy" & I will be for the next couple of months as I'm moving!

The first Market day went well....hot, sunny, great entertainment & a good crowd for a long weekend, fun was had by all! The only negative was I had a necklace stolen!!! I didn't get any photos last week...I actually forgot!

Yesterday was another wonderful Market day, two warm sunny Market days in a row, so perfect. Our yearly Pancake Festival was very well received, we had huge crowds of people at the Market yesterday. Unfortunately I had another necklace stolen and another vendor had her cash box stolen($500.00)...I was not happy last week, but this Saturday I was down right angry!!!! We contacted the police but we don't hold any hope in anything being returned or the perpetrators being caught...having said that the Police department needs to be aware...we plan on checking into what we can do about having a police presence at the Market once or twice during the day!

On a happier note here are a few photos I managed to take yesterday...

In the booth next to me was an occasional vendor, a great lady by the name of Claudette Jesso, (not in the photo)...she makes fabulous bags from upholstery fabric, some with a bit of bling for added character...you can see the fellow holding up two! :0) Claudette also makes wonderful baby quilts and cute long eared bunnies!

Checking out some of the gorgeous potted plants available at the Market!

If you look very carefully, depending on how good your eyes are...:0) there is a sign on the left hand side, hanging from the blue tent which says "Pancakes $1.00"...there was a long line most of the Market day with people waiting to enjoying tasty pancakes drizzled with delicious Mathews Maple Syrup... a heartfelt thank you to the folks from Mathews Maple Syrup a local producer & one of our vendors for making the pancakes & supplying the syrup! Well done!!!

I didn't get photos of the Buskers, but they are somewhere in the sea of people above!!! A young fellow by the name of Aidan entertained us with his violin skills first thing followed by the Celtic sounds of Stack of Barley...I enjoy the festive feel the Buskers bring to the Market!

All things considered it was truly a great day!!! Looking forward to next Saturday...

Cheers