When will it be Spring?????

Okay, I am done with winter, cold weather and clouds.  This winter has been pretty hard on everything this year I think.  Tons of snow, more ice than I can remember and COLD!  Now the temperatures are slower rising but now we are having lots of rain.  Thankfully we have not had any personal water issues with flooding but I know that is not the case with so many people. 

My latest creations are a reflection of what I have been feeling!!!  These are some of the lampwork beads I made yesterday.

And I got in the mood to start some of my purses . . . . .

Or maybe two  . . . . . .

I am making one with stripes and one freeform. 

Time to Consolidate!

Life is so hectic and busy for everyone these days and our family is no exception.  I have decided at least for one part of my life, I am going to consolidate!  Social media is such a great thing but WOW if can take up so much time and effort!  Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Blogs!!!  Phew!  I give up.  I am not doing them very well.  SO . . . . . .  . . . . . . my idea is to concentrate on my blog.  I have left this totally alone for a long time and it needs attention!  

I am so fortunate to have my jewelry in two shops.  One is Salon Noveaute in Plainfield Indiana, http://www.salonnouveaute.com/



and the other is Autumn Whispers in Mooresville, Indiana, http://www.autumn-whispers.com/retailer/store_templates/shell_id_1.asp?storeID=38C5EB850FEC4969BF31F4739360469D 

I am also selling my lampwork beads on Etsy.  I am going to try Ebay too. 

I have been knitting a bit also.  My niece just had a baby and has a 4 year old daughter so I made the baby some knitted animals and the 4 year old a doll with a dress. 

Today is a day for creating! So off I go.

The Shoe Collection is Complete!

Well I have finished up the horseshoe project for my friend.  She said she needed some shoes decorated!  They are all finished now!

  

So Proud!!!

I am so proud and excited!  A friend of mine I met through cyberspace told me about a Trash to Treasure contest on Facebook from Happy Mango Beads, .  I revamped one of my necklaces and entered it.  SO many great designers had entered the contest.  There were several categories and one grand prize winner.  I am happy to announce that I won the Heavy Metal category!  YEAH!!!! so excited!   If you would like to vote for the People's Choice, ck it out here: http://www.facebook.com/HappyMangoBeads#!/photo.php?pid=6702144&id=76049058528&ref=fbx_album&fbid=477074193528  I would love your vote!!!

I have made several trash to treasure pieces in my time and am having so much fun with them, I plan on making many more! I think I will call the line "Maudifications"! 

 

I am also working on a "Maudification" for my friend!  Not finished yet but in the works!

 

My Niece's Wedding

My niece got married last night and the ceremony was absolutely beautiful!  She asked me at make her earrings for her bridesmaids and I was so honored to do that for her.  She came up with what she wanted and I just created her vision.

 Here are a couple of my other nieces wearing them!  Aren't the girls beautiful?  I will post a pic of the bride soon!

It was so fun to make these and I know I will make more, just just different beads and colors.  All the bridesmaids told me that they were so excited to have jewelry that they could wear everyday, not just on fancy occasions.

I think doing custom bridal sets is probably one of my favorite things to do. Whether they are all identical or a coordinated set, they are so fun to make.  It also gives me a great sense of satisfaction to be able to help share in a bride and groom's special day.