December Workshops at the Charlotte County Cultural Center

December Workshops

Listed below is the current list of Workshops I will be teaching for December


 Sterling Silver Swarovski Christmas Tree Earrings
Kit cost $12.00. Students are required to bring jewelry making tools and a 
bead mat to class.
Wednesday Dec 15,2010 10A -1PM
Wire Wrapped Bangle
Cost of kit depends on type of metal the student chooses.
Students are required to bring flat nose pliers, flush wire cutting pliers, bead 
mat, and cleaning cloth to class. Prior wire wrapping knowledge is helpful.

Friday Dec 17,2010 1-4PM
Sterling Silver Swarovski Crystal Snowmen Earrings
Kit cost $15.00. Students are required to bring jewelry making tools and a 
bead mat to class.

Saturday Dec 18,2010 1 -4 PM
Sterling Silver Wire Sculpted Swarovksi Christmas Tree 
Pendant
Kit cost $35.00. Students are required to bring flat nose pliers, flush wire 
cutting pliers, bead mat and a cleaning cloth to class. Prior wire wrapping 
knowledge is helpful.

An Evening in the Forbidden Garden

I've recently added these delectable earrings to my website. I loved making these earrings and may just have to make a pair for myself. I rarely use copper as a medium, but these earrings were screaming for copper.
Any other metal would not have given them the true beauty of Victorian and forbidden they deserve.
They look large but dangle a mere 1.5 inches from the base of the ear wires.

These can be purchased from my website for $15.00 with free US shipping and $5.00 International shipping.

Experiments can be fun!

While putting together jumprings to make a cross pendant, I realized I was using the wrong size ID to achieve my goal. I did however come up with these adorable cross earrings.

I want to give credit to Candy Degel for the Celtic Cross Tutorial which lead me to make these earrings.

Candy is a wonderful lady who deserves much credit.

If you would like to purchase her Celtic Cross Tutorial or one of her beautifully made pendants they are all on sale in her ArtFire shop.

So, my suggestion today is -play-experiment-you never know where it will take you.

And please visit Candy's shop, you'll be amazed at the work she does.

Thanks Candy, I'm now confident enough to experiment.

1700 Facebook fans winner!!!

Though it seems strange that the number one would be picked-nevertheless---
The first person signing up to for giveaway is the winner of the 1700 fans pendant!

So Flight Fantasy please contact me with your mailing address and your new pendant is on it's way!!!


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Min: 1

Max: 16

Result: 1

1700 Facebook fans Giveaway!

I find myself once again posting another great item to give as my Thanks  for helping me to reach  so many through facebook. I am continually amazed at the number of fans who stop by to visit and decide they "like" my page enough to stay and chat.
So to all you wonderful people who have become my "cyber-friends" I say thank you from the bottom of my heart.
This time the giveaway is a pendant. The stone is a tear drop shaped Unakite and is wrapped in solid Copper wire.

The winner will be chosen at random after my Facebook fan page reaches 1700.

To enter? Merely leave a comment here under my blog posting -please make sure I have a way to contact you if you're the lucky number chosen..

Once again, thank you this means more than I  could ever express.

1600 FaceBook Fans Giveaway

Well, here is the final piece as a thank you to all my wonderful fans/friends who've typed this journey with me.

I can never begin to express the amount of my gratitude to all of you. If it were within my power everyone one of you - my fantastic friends would get surprises everyday! You are that wonderful and important to me.

So, want the details about the earrings?

They are called Threaders.  Mainly because the small chain threads through your ears, taking the place of earrings. I love wearing them because they look so delicate and stylish.

This particular type of Threader allows you to determine which length you want your earrings to dangle.

The Threaders are Sterling Silver and the dainty little bling at the bottom is Swarovski Crystal.

Once again, please let me thank YOU, the wonderful FaceBook fans and friends who have suggested my page to all you know and promoted my work to others. You are helping me to achieve a dream.

Oh but wait! I forgot to tell you what you need to do to enter... How silly of me..

Just leave a comment below but make sure I know how to get in touch with you too.

The drawing will be held on Tuesday October 19,2010

Thank you again from the depths of my heart, and I hope the rest of your weekend is gorgeous!

It's A Green Month

Todays Green Giveaway will be a ring.

The winner will be chosen at random and will have their choice of either a green/white vein glass bead ring or a Perdiot Czech crystal ring.

Size is not a problem.

All you need do is respond on my blog below. The winner will be drawn Thursday October 14th in the evening.

So now you know why October is important to me.

What does this month mean to you? Or why is it important to you?

Why October is so important

I posted the statement below on my Facebook Fan Page


October is very important to me for two reasons..
One is my biological birthday, any ideas on the other reason?


Those who've known me for awhile might be able to answer it. But a major clue is included in the statement.

Clue #2... I mentioned last week that October was my Green month...

Care to win a pair of Sterling Silver GREEN earrings?
Post a comment here on my blog as to the 2nd reason-the right answer is the lucky winner!!

And The winner of the anklet is.....

True Random Number Generator

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So if I count down from the top of the comments...
That would be Dana!

Congratulations Dana...!!!!!
I need you to let me know what size you need for your anklet..

1500 FANS on Facebook Give Away

As a thank you for helping my  Business Page  on FaceBook I'm having a 1500 fans Giveaway.

This anklet is completely handmade by me using Argentium Silver 930 wire.

The "charm" is a 14mm Swarovski Crystal Heart in Vitral Medium.

How do you enter? you ask...

Merely leave a comment here on my blog. Please include your email address or a way to contact you if you win.

The winner will be chosen from a random drawing on Sunday evening.

Have a wonderful day everyone and happy typing!!!!

Giveaway Scout

I found a great widget (if I can get it to upload) that will tell you all the current giveaways.

If you want to keep informed you might want to visit Giveaway scout and share your next giveaway or enter one.

And The Winner is......

True Random Number Generator




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The 5th comment was posted by Sue Connelly!...
 
Sue-please contact me through FB  with your address or email so I can contact you.
 
Congratulations Sue!!!

Fall Give-Away

       

   I was overjoyed to see I had 1400 fans on Facebook, so I hope many of you get to see this giveaway.
As my way of saying Thank You for being my fan and my friend, I want to get you ready for Halloween and the Thanksgiving season in style.
     This giveaway is a pair of Sterling Silver and Swarovski Crystal earrings. They are my Pumpkin Patch earrings.  I paired a Swarovski Crystal Hyacinth round with a Peridot cube. I separated the two with a delicate sterling silver Daisy spacer.

   My darling Pumpkin Patch earrings are not listed for sale yet, so YOU will be the first to show them off.


To enter.....
    Merely leave a comment on this blog. The winning name will be chosen at random Tuesday morning.

Lesson Learned

I spent yesterday putting together this Spiral Stitch necklace to show my students on our Saturday Spiral Workshop I learned a valuable lesson.. Hopefully so did my husband.

I added the last 2 "finishing rows"  and asked "Well, what do you think?"

He looked at the necklace, tilted his head and responded. "It looks like old lady jewelry."

I'm not entirely sure if it was the evil squint my eyes got, or the daggers I was surely shooting his way, but he quickly responded:

"You know, like Estate jewelry."

Good recovery....

Never ask a man what he thinks of a piece of jewelry..

OSebastian

If you have the time you may want to visit  Karen Snyder's  blog.
Through the month of August she is giving away a pair of gorgeous  Sterling Silver handmade chain maille earrings each and everyday!

Just answer the question and be entered... simple -yes fun-definitely...

Here's hoping you win!

Tooth Decay

Ever wonder how a shark keeps it's mouth clean? No, well me neither as long as that mouth is nowehere near me.

Which brings me to my next Giveaway..

This Giveaway will run until my Facebook fan page reaches 1300 fans. Now for the good part.

Rules of the Giveaway:

1. You must suggest the fan page to a friend.

2.Post a new comment with that friends name (first) and the daily question.

3. YES you can enter daily until the Fan Page reaches 1300 fans!

Example:

Question:

Name your toothpaste.

Kathy (friend)- Colgate

You can suggest a friend each day and answer the question and your name will be entered each time you respond.

Good luck and watch your dental work....

P.S.... the prize is the sharks tooth in the photo...

Shameless Plug Sunday

          If you're a follower of my Facebook fan page you know that in my efforts to help recognize our artists around the world I am hosting a "Shameless Plug Sunday" This falls in line with the "Buy Handmade" pledge I and many others have taken.
          All participating artists will be posting a link to one item in their store they would like to have promoted. I will then go to that link and send messages out via Twitter. They will post only one item and only one time. If time and Twitter permits there will ba a Shameless 2 round.
        In these economic times when we are all looking for a bargain, remember Handmade may cost a little more-but the quality is the best around. Love and time are put into each item created, not just a paycheck on an assembly line.
          I invite you to visit my page and click a few of the "I'm shameless" posts. You will be pleasantly delighted at all the options and great prices you'll find...

Remember:  Buy Handmade and support your local Artist..

I Want In

While many people "liked" the contest there were only 8 lucky entries..

Those who responded with the words "I want in" were entered in the drawing.

And the winner is..... ** drawing by Daniel Croft ***


KAREN SNYDER!!!!!
 

Congratulations Karen!

Don't Blink

Ever hear those words??
Well, that is completely true here... If you blink, you'll miss the next contest..
Since everyone has been so wonderful on my  Facebook page  and has helped push my fan base to over 1000 fans this is my way of saying Thanks!

The two items above are going to be the prize. The pendant is a 40mm cloisonne coin wrapped in 18k gold plated wire. The earrings are 25mm coins also wrapped and dangle from the earring base 2 inches.

Ready for the contest???
Here is all you have to do:

The first 15 people to respond on my Facebook page with the words
"I want in"
will be entered in the drawing...
Better hurry though, you only have until Monday at 7PM to enter..

Happy typing!!!

Independence Day Contest winner

The Independence Day Give Away ended at 11:59 PM last night.

All the name were placed in a box and ONE lucky winner was drawn...


Tracey Nabius Knaus of  Calgary, Alberta, Canada is the lucky winner for this month..

Tracey will be contacted privately through her facebook profile  page for her address and choice..

*****Stay tuned***** There will be another giveaway starting in August....

Independence Day Give Away !

These are the pendant choices for the winner to choose from..

The first line has been posted in the Discussion tab on my Facebook fan page for the Give Away to begin !
Be sure to read the rules posted in the earlier blog posting.
Have fun !!

Independence Day Give Away !

  Well here it is, the next giveaway from my stores...
The winner will receive their choice of one of the following:

Argentium silver wrapped Ammonite or  sharks tooth pendant.
Photos will soon be forthcoming..

To enter the giveaway:
1. Become a fan or "like" my page on Facebook .
2. Become a follower of this blog.
3. Visit my website and post here on this blog what piece is your favorite.
4. Suggest my Facebook fan page to a friend, and post their name under the Discussion topic (Independence Day) of my fan page giveaway. Example below.
5. I will start the first statement -each post will continue with the words from the Declaration of Independence.
6. You response will be as follows;
       Dale (the name of the friend you suggested my page to) -- your answer.
       I.E... Dale---Establish justice,

7. The Giveaway will end on... you guessed it.. July 4th! It will also be a random drawing and you can only enter once.

This giveaway is open to everyone! Not just those in the U.S.. Thanks to the net we can easily find the answers to almost any question.

Have fun!

Awareness Ribbon Earrings Sterling SIlver Organ Donation : GemsCrystalsAndWire - ArtFire Jewelry

Awareness Ribbon Earrings Sterling SIlver Organ Donation : GemsCrystalsAndWire - ArtFire Jewelry

Gifts for those special men

A compilation of mens or unisex gifts for those special men in our lives

Purrfectly Catty Pendant

I was asked to make a pendant to go with my recently designed "Purrfectly Catty" earrings.

This is the result of my afternoons work.

This is a resin pink cat cameo, I sculpted into an elegant pendant  using Argentium Silver Wire.

This pendant now measures 2.25 inches from top of bail to the bottom of the pendant.

She is one stunning beauty...

Facebook 400th Fan Giveaway

And the winner is......
               Drum roll please.....
                                   J.D Fields !!!!

My fan page on facebook held gift giveaway for the 400th fan to sign up on the page.
The 400th fan is J.D. Fields.. and the gift is a 10mm Swarovski Crystal Heart charm wrapped with Argentium silver wire.

Congratulations J.D.  Stay tuned to my fan page for more fun giveaways!!

Purrfect Earrings

These earrings are octagonal and oblong and the cutest cats I've ever seen.

I designed this pair of earrings using Argentium 930 silver wire.The ear wires are also a dainty sterling silver with ball ends. The cat cabochons are 20x25mm, making each earring dangle a delicate 1.5 inches from the base of your ear.

Breast Cancer Awareness

     My rainy Sunday afternoon project this past week was to design this Breast Cancer Awareness Pendant.

I created this pendant using a total of 10 pink laser cut  cubic zirconia faceted round stones and gold filled wire. After a good polishing I must say the total effect is a stunning pendant as well as a statement toward the fight against breast cancer.

     This pendant is a one of a kind, since I make no 2 designs the same. The basic design may be the same, but the end result is always different.  At the time of this writing, this is the only one I have made, and will only make another upon request. Thus this little jewel has a uniqueness of it's own. I am positive that the neck it will eventually call home will cherish it as much as I have cherished each and every second I put into designing it.

Trivia hint # 1

It seems the Templat questions are too difficult.
 The first question had a hint posted in the blog, so here's a small hint for the second question.

Question:
Describe the Templar seal and the reason it was chosen.

Hint:
Involving knights and horses...

Send your answers here

Good luck and remember to include which ear cuff you'd like to win!

Abnoba Celtic Goddess Earrings

Abnoba-Celtic Goddess of the rivers and forests.


These earrings are delicate looking dangles, yet very strong.

I created these earrings using Argentium .930 Silver wire. SeaFoam and Emerald green Artistic wire was used to enhance and add a little color to the silver.

The dangle is 1.5 inches fromthe bottom of the ear wire to the curve in the earrings.
 
Earrings cost $19.50 which includes free shipping in the U.S. and reduced shipping internationally.
They can be found in my ArtFire store

New Contest for April

Put on your Medieval thinking caps, because here we go with the next trivia contest. The winner will receive their choice of one chain maille ear cuff pictured above. These cuffs are silver or gold plated with the following color rings (in order)

silver/gold, blue/silver, silver/black, gold/silver, silver/blue, and black/silver

Here are the rules:

1. You must enter your answer at this link

2. Choose what color ear cuff you prefer,

include it with your answer.

3.All correct answers will be placed in a

drawing to be held April 30,2010.

4. Winner to be announced on Facebook.

Here is your next  two part question:

We now know that, The Poor Fellow soldiers of Christ became known as the The Knights Templar.

Templars is a shortened version of the entire name. This name is the actual full name of the Templars.

What is that full name?

Hint: The year was 1099

Part two:

Describe the Templar seal and the reason it was chosen.

Good luck!

Romancing the Stone

I had seriously considered the name "Starry Romantic Night" for this pendant.

However with so many of us hooked on Swarovski Crystal we literally romance this stone.

Swarovski has commanded attention through the years for it's beauty and attention to detail.

This pendant is a 28mm Crystal AB heart delicately wrapped using 14k Rose gold filled wire.

The delicate heart shaped from rose gold fill wire truly romances the crystal.

This pendant is currently being shown in Port Charlotte, Florida.

But it could grace your neck or for that special someone (yes men -I am talking to you)

as a "just because" or special holiday.

Romancing the Stone can be purchased  including shipping and handling.

Purchasing shipping insurance is your option and recommended.

Happy to say this pendant sold within two hours of being put on display!

Venus

Venus is the second-closest planet to the Sun, orbiting it every 224.7 Earth days. The planet is named after Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. After the Moon, it is the brightest natural object in the night sky.

Venus (meaning "love" or "sexual desire") was a major Roman goddess principally associated with love, beauty and fertility, who played a key role in many Roman religious festivals and myths. From the third century BC, the increasing Hellenization of Roman upper classes identified her as the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite.

My next necklace is named "Venus".
After a little research  resulting in the two definitions above, I decided the name fit this necklace.
The pear shaped pendant is a beautiful Rose Quartz, sculpted with Argentium 930 wire. Encircling this pendant is wire and Fire Opal Swarovski Crystals.
The necklace which is 18 inches long with a 3 inch extending chain with a delicate silver plated lobster claps, is made exclusively of glass pearls in mauve and cream, enhcanced by more Swarovski crystals in Fire Opal.

Venus is a beauty to behold at $44.00 with free US shipping and discounted International shipping.

Lynessa

Back in the medieval days of Arthurian Legend  Lynessa accompanied Sir Gareth on a Knightly Quest

Let me introduce "Lynessa"
Artistic Wire in silver is used to sculpt this beautiful pear shaped Moss Agate cabochon.
The necklace is designed using a combination of Moss Agate and Jade gemstone beads, and is enhanced with pastel green pearls and filigreed silver beads.
The necklace is 18.25 inches in length with a dainty silver toggle closure.

Lynessa can be yours for $30.00 and shipping in the US is free with discounted International shipping.

Blue Mood Necklace

This is one of my latest designs. I'm calling it the Blue Mood Necklace, not because you need to be in a blue mood to wear it. Blue moods are also reminiscent of times spent at the ocean, calm, serene, the sand and surf. The sun warming your skin.

This necklace is made using a denim lapis pear cabochon while the necklace is made using Blue Sodalite gemstone beads. The necklace is 18.5 inches long and has a silver toggle clasp.
The pear is wrapped in silver Artistic Wireand the size is 58x39cm including the wire sculpting.

Price is listed at $30.00 which includes free shipping within the US and discounted shipping everywhere else.

This necklace makes a fantastic Mothers Day gift or a gift "Just Because"

Contest Trivia Answer

Congratulations to Cynthia for sending in the correct answer! And so soon.

1114 Count Hugh of Champagne returns to Jeruslalem and is accompanied by his vassal Hughes de Payen who remains in Jerusalem with eight other knights among them: Godfrey of Saint-Omar, Archambaud of Saint-Aignan, Payen of Montdidier, Geoffrey Bissot and a man known as both Rossal or Roland.







1119 On Christmas day, Hugh Of Payen and eight knights take a vow before the Patriarch in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre ofpoverty and chastity and obedience and become the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Jesus Christ. The Knights Templar are conceived.



This was pasted from her original answer email:  She used the original names prior to changes in spelling.
Great work Cynthia!



These 9 knights were the 9 founding members of The Order of the Knights Templar


1- Hughes de Payens

2- Geoffroy (Godfroi) de Stomer

3- Andrede Montbard

4- Geoffrey Bisol

5- Payen de Montdidier

6- Archambaud de St Aignan

7- Gundomar

8- Godfroi

9- Roral





Be on the lookout for more history Trivia contests in the coming months!

Contest Hint

Did I make the question too difficult?
Here's a  hint...
There were a total of nine men, who were the founding fathers of the Brethren.

New contest

Today starts a new contest for those of you who like winning jewelry.
This and future contests will begin with history trivia.
Please send your answers to me here.


Ready?  Put on your thinking caps...

Name the original members of the "Poor Fellow Soldiers of Christ"
You can include the society they eventually formed, but the actual members names will be the winner.

For this contest I'm giving away the bracelet in the photo below...  It is a size 7 with a toggle clasp.
PS... the look of the bracelet could contain a clue to the answer..

Contest ends March 28, 2010

My latest adventure

I finally found the time to attempt this bracelet.
I made 3-strands of 4 row chain maille then braided it to make this bracelet.
I chose this clasp, but now that I've tried it on I'm not sure whether to wear it with the clasp showing or not.
Either way I now have 2 different ways to wear this bracelet.


It still needs a little work. I've discovered a little more to tinker with each day.

Bead Hank sale

I have a few photos on my facebook fan page of hanks of beads I'm regrettable needing to sell off.
Each hank had an original design in mind, but I never seem to  find the time to do.

Bead Clearance

I've listed most of my beads on EBay for auction this weekend.
If you'd like to view the listings you can visit my fan page on Facebook
to view the current items.
Each listed item will also have a link to that particular item being auctioned on EBay

Facebook | GemsCrystalsAndWire.com's Photos - Bead Clearance on EBay

Tomorrow I'll begin listing many beads for auction on EBay.

I need to make room so if you like beading this is the auction for you.

Please click the link below for a quick preview of what the auctions will consist of..

EBay user name is LUKSHAENT







Facebook GemsCrystalsAndWire.com's Photos - Bead Clearance on EBay

Getting chained

What better way to wear an ear cuff than wearing one chained to a post earring?

This is a unique and detailed piece of ear finery.


I started with a 3-banded Sterling Silver ear cuff, created a fine Byzantine chain in Argentium silver, and finished the piece off with an Argentium ball/post earring.
 
Total cost is $43.00 for my favorite ear cuff to date.

Ernst: Training dogs to hunt, or just watching them kill? | HeraldTribune.com

This is a link to an article in our Sunday Newspaper.
I read it and am thoroughly disgusted that my state would allow such a
disgusting and degrading act to happen.

If you are as disgusted with these fox/coyote pens as me, please click the link at the bottom of the article and let the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (yeah right) Commission know..






Ernst: Training dogs to hunt, or just watching them kill? HeraldTribune.com

and the winner is...

Wow! I just realized that today is February 3rd and the winner was supposed to be announced on the 1st.
Days go by so fast I seem to forget where they went!
The winner of the pendant name is Deana Turner with her submission of "Dragon Tears".
So Deana, I now need your address-wherever your family is at the time so I can send you a pendant.

Also as a huge thank you to Adrienne I am also sending you a pendant because you submitted a beautiful name, and I hope to use it for a Labradorite wrapped pendant I've recently finished.

So, would both of you please email me the color you would like as well as address. You both know my private email, so if you prefer you can use this one.

My thanks and appreciation to all who submitted names for my little pendants. 

Keep an eye out for another contest coming soon!

Have a creative day everyone :0)

My Filigree Valentine

This necklace ws recently designed with the whimsical side of Valentine's Day in mind.
The pendant is a wooden heart with an antiqued gold filigree & Mother of Pearl smaller hearts in it'scenter.
The necklace is a variety of metal findings of antique gold tone, antiqued copper and gold plated  int he clasp and extender chain. The beads are a wide range of glass pearls, Howlite, and Tiger Jasper.
The necklace is 17 inches in length and has a 3 inch extender chain.
This necklace can be purchased here  for $24 with free shipping.
I am also including a free gift of earrings: Howlite gemstone beads dangling from antiqued gold plated ear wires.

Contest submission 1-28-10

Ther was only one submission yesterday, but a very good one.
This name seems to fit for both genders-male and female.


The name submitted is:   Dragons Tears

Any input? Your thoughts on this name?

The earlier submissions are awesome, but I intend to send a pendant to Adrienne and ask if I can use one of her submissions for another piece I just made. Her name fits it perfect. You'll see why after I get the photo to post.  So Adrienne, can I use "Asrai" for another pendant?

There is still time to submit your name ideas too.

Contest Name continued

Ok everyone I really need a name for this pendant.
I received an entry this morning with 2 realy cool ones. I had to look them up to find the meaning so here goes.
Theia: Greek Myhtology -Goddess or divine, also called Euryphaessa, wide shining was a Titan.
Asrai: English folklore-a type of aquatic fairy, similar in some ways to mermaids, nixies, selkies, sirend or morgens.

Here's a few ideas to add to the game:
Amulet, Talisman, Sorcerer, Wizard, Armour, Trinket...

Contest! I need a name!

I'm entering a Medieval Faire and need a name for this simple little pendant I made. The best name will win one of these pendants!
I'm at an impasse and drawing a blank, so I'm hoping you maybe able to help me out.
I'm including a picture, so  here are the rules.

1. The name needs to medieval or mythical.
2. In case of duplicate entries the first submission will win
3. Winner will be announced on Feb 1,2010 on my blog and my FB page.
4. Please submit all entries through this link.
5. I will contact you privately via email to get your shipping address.

Names already tried:
Sorcerer's stone
Faerie crystal
Eye of Sauron

Good luck!

Etsy Treasury

I received an email this morning that made my day! My Sterling Silver Organ
Donor Awareness earrings have been included in an Etsy treasury.
Since this is my first ever treasury I am so excited.

Please take a few moments if you have a few and visit the link and comment on the Treasury.
All the artists included me will greatly appreciate your comments.

Thanks and have a great Sunday!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=108005

What type of bead would you be?

The Name Generator Generator Rum and Monkey


This is cute application I found quite by accident.
Type in your name and then click "bead me" and discover what bead you would be.
Have the time post it on my fan page on FB..


I am an Iridescent Turquoise Lamp Bead, sounds pretty regal for me!

Special Thank you

I received an email from http://www.andreawdesigns.blogspot.com/
she is promoting a few of my items on her blog as well as submitting them to
http://www.votehandmade.com/ 
Here is the link to vote for items http://votehandmade.com/new/?sort=new
There are many great and beautiful gift ideas as well as "must haves" for us all.
Please take a few moments to check out VoteHandmade.com look at the quality work on display.
If you have time, myself and many other artists would appreciate your logging in and voting for your choices.
By the way Andrea also has some truly wonderful scarves she makes for those of you in the cold.
I need one now, south Florida is crazily cold!

Thank you Andrea. We all love being discovered by someone.
You are a true angel to the Handmade community.

News and Notes from the Happy Shack: January Free Bling Friday!

News and Notes from the Happy Shack: January Free Bling Friday!