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Friday, April 29, 2011
In A Galaxy ... Right Near Here
I am a baby of the 60's, a child of the 70's, and a teen of the 80's. When I stop and think about all of the innovations to everyday living that have happened in my life, it stops me in my tracks. Think about that with my parents having been born in the 1930s and the 1940s, what amazing things have happened in their lifetime!
When I was a senior in high school in 1986, my government teacher was on the short list for being the first teacher in space. It was devastating to all when the Challenger exploded. It was one of those "I remember exactly what I was doing" moments of my life. Our business teacher had rolled the TV into our classroom so we could all watch the launch. Stunned, absolutely stunned. I can still see it as clearly as if it had happened a few minutes ago instead of the 25 years that has lapsed.
Anyway, that doesn't have too much to do with this post except for the outer space part. I wanted to show you some of Chris's marbles (yes, had to shake them loose from his head this morning, jk :0), and as the shuttle will launch today, I thought this was a great opportunity to show you his Dichroic "galaxy" marbles! When people look at them, they always comment that it looks like you could step into outer space! I agree, I could spend hours turning them round and round.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Etsy Spotlight Thursday
It all started with some beads.
That is how I met Lori Ramotar. I loved these hand painted beads and ordered some for making into fringed bracelets. Lori writes the blog "Kitties and Cupcakes" based on two of her many passions. She is amazingly versatile in her creativity, everything from hand painted beads, original paintings, prints, handmade and hand stamped jewelry, and now the addition of hand felted brooches and hair accessories.
Several of her paintings and prints have come to live at my house and at my sister-in-law's (she collects angels).
Lori has three shops on Etsy, ArtworkbyLori, HipHeart and TheRoyalBead so be sure to stop by and check out her beautiful works of art!
All photos were from Lori's shops.
That is how I met Lori Ramotar. I loved these hand painted beads and ordered some for making into fringed bracelets. Lori writes the blog "Kitties and Cupcakes" based on two of her many passions. She is amazingly versatile in her creativity, everything from hand painted beads, original paintings, prints, handmade and hand stamped jewelry, and now the addition of hand felted brooches and hair accessories.
This is actually Lori modeling one of her felted hair clips |
just added to my new bathroom decor |
in my kitchen (really love this one) |
one similar is in my living room, love the birds and all of Lori's cats! |
the angel print I gave my sister-in-law |
All photos were from Lori's shops.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
BTW= Bead Table Wednesday "Miro-inspired Bird Beads"
These are the latest in Chris's bead line. They highlight some of the new techniques he learned in the Melanie Moertel class he took in March. So technically they are on HIS bead table instead of mine, but they will wander to my end of the studio before long for wire-wrapping for our summer shows!
Ladybug Flower Garden |
Rockin' Rooster |
Limeade Beaky Bird |
Aqua Beaky |
Orbit Mania Bead |
The Line Up (not shown previously: upper left Parrot, lower left Cobalt, lower right Tweet) |
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Random Thoughts for Tuesday...
When in doubt, spend some quiet time in your thinking spot.
When being chased by a crazed teenager, have a secure hiding spot. (In this case a cereal box. Mina was chasing Suki and playing hide and seek with her, and Suki hid very well from her!)
Make time for naps! (Can you every have enough cute sleeping animal photos?)
Spend time with your cousins getting GIRLY for special events. (left to right: Creighton, Mina, and Caitlyn)
Have your picture taken with your family. (Even if you hate the way you look in pictures!)
Ditto (Chris and I with our beautiful daughter, Mina at her confirmation).
Celebrate the big events in life with CAKE! (Especially a yummy carrot cake with cream cheese frosting!)
Make time for your friends, especially the ones who know you well enough to finish your sentences!
Watch where you put your tongue. In this case, Mina was ahead in the egg rolling contest UNTIL she took a turn down the trail the Easter Bunny had taken! (EEEWWW!)
Show your smile (it makes people wonder what you are up too! This is cousin Preston, he is SUCH a cutie!).
Be BRAVE, even if it means you have to wear dorky costumes to entertain little kids! (You will be rewarded by the absolute adoration from the littlest that haven't figured out yet that the REAL Easter Bunny wouldn't have human hands~yes that is a quote).
Have fun with your family at every opportunity! It will give you stories to share with your kids when you are old!
Stop by tomorrow to check out Chris's new Bird Bead designs!
When being chased by a crazed teenager, have a secure hiding spot. (In this case a cereal box. Mina was chasing Suki and playing hide and seek with her, and Suki hid very well from her!)
Spend time with your cousins getting GIRLY for special events. (left to right: Creighton, Mina, and Caitlyn)
L-R me, Mina, my neice Creighton, my Mom, my neice Caitlyn, and my brother, Mark. |
Ditto (Chris and I with our beautiful daughter, Mina at her confirmation).
Celebrate the big events in life with CAKE! (Especially a yummy carrot cake with cream cheese frosting!)
Make time for your friends, especially the ones who know you well enough to finish your sentences!
Watch where you put your tongue. In this case, Mina was ahead in the egg rolling contest UNTIL she took a turn down the trail the Easter Bunny had taken! (EEEWWW!)
Show your smile (it makes people wonder what you are up too! This is cousin Preston, he is SUCH a cutie!).
Be BRAVE, even if it means you have to wear dorky costumes to entertain little kids! (You will be rewarded by the absolute adoration from the littlest that haven't figured out yet that the REAL Easter Bunny wouldn't have human hands~yes that is a quote).
L-R Nick, Mina, (Moritz the German exchange student staying with Nick and Dan), and Dan. |
Stop by tomorrow to check out Chris's new Bird Bead designs!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Happy Easter, Bakk Bakk
source |
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Polly Pocket Hair
Creighton |
Daniel |
Todd |
Moritz |
Mina (Dork of Honor) |
Granny (Carol) |
Gramps (Keith) |
Me (Wow, hate having my picture taken!) |
Chris |
Lexi (Dork's Best Friend) |
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
BTW-Bead Table Wednesday
Our newest blog challenge from Artbeads has started. This challenge is "What is Old is New Again". I am so excited! I love this challenge, and here are some of the items I chose to work into my design. You can check out these products from Artbeads.com and watch here for my design as soon as I finish it!
(Disclosure...As a reviewer of products at Artbeads.com, I received the products shown free of charge. I have been asked to review these products and give my honest opinion of the products...positive or negative. I am not being compensated by Artbeads.com for my endorsement as it pertains to the products received and reviewed.)
(Disclosure...As a reviewer of products at Artbeads.com, I received the products shown free of charge. I have been asked to review these products and give my honest opinion of the products...positive or negative. I am not being compensated by Artbeads.com for my endorsement as it pertains to the products received and reviewed.)
Retro Copper Coin Bead |
Antique Brass Clock and Gears Button |
Antique Brass Victorain Splendor |
10mm Stairway Bead, Amethyst |
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