Versatile Blogger Award!

What a cool way to network and meet more people.


Okay, I hope I do this right. I have to thank http://3princessesengraving.blogspot.com/ for listing me in her 15. What a pleasant surprise. Now here is how it works. Participation is the key.

1. Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them in your post.



2. Tell us seven things about yourself.


3. Award fifteen recently discovered new bloggers.
 
The 7 things about me: (ugh, this is hard...)
 
1: I love music
2: I love to make jewelry, rather buy beads than clothes.
3: I still work a full time job and will be glad when I can make jewelry full time.
4: I love classic movies, b science fiction movies and old 70's black movies, don't like girlie flicks. 3 of my Fav movies. Godfather, Goodfellas, 300... lol!
5: I like moscato & sangria
6: I don't like talking about myself, but like giving my opinion :)
7: I'm glad this list isn't longer than seven.
 
Now here is my list of 15 that I am passing the torch to.
 
1: http://allthingsonatural.blogspot.com/
2: http://allwireduptoo.blogspot.com/
3: http://aulaniphotography.blogspot.com/
4: http://azureislandsdesigns.blogspot.com/
5: http://carmennc.blogspot.com/
6: http://charitsinspirationalcreations.blogspot.com/
7: http://chelsearainbows.blogspot.com/
8: http://naturallyimperfect.blogspot.com/
9: http://abeadaday.blogspot.com/2011/04/brightness-factor.html
10: http://divinechoicecreations.blogspot.com/2011/04/beautiful-handmade-card-production.html
11: http://additionsstyle.blogspot.com/
12: http://favoritethingsetc.blogspot.com/
13: http://bohemianspiritjewelry.blogspot.com/
14: http://www.wisdomswork.blogspot.com/
15: http://naturalistacosmetics.blogspot.com/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Stand UP

As I thought about what I could post to update this blog, I saw this video. My city is in a a lot of turmoil right now and we need all of the prayer and help we can get. I know that we are not the only city in chaos right now, but this is something that needs attention, quick. There is always negativity in the news about Flint with maybe a sprinkling of positivity, but the bad always seem to outweigh the good. There is more to Flint than criminals. We have super smart kids that are going places and doing positive things too.

I am proud to be from Flint, Michigan, always have been. Even when I moved away and I would tell people that I was from Michigan, the first thing that came out of their mouths would be, "Detroit?". "NO! I'm from Flint!" would always be my response.

There are great people that come out of Flint, always have been and always will be. We have the championship rings, trophies, Grammies and even an Oscar to prove it.  This video put all of that in one little spot so we can remember that we are are great, we are champions. Please pray for Flint.

Great job by The Remedy doing this video.

New Items

Made on a lazy Sunday since I didn't make it to service. :(  Here's a few pics of what I have done today. They will be on Etsy soon.

SN: I need to sit down and make a schedule on how I am going to keep up with all of this internet activity, make jewelry, take, edit, upload pics, blog, fb, twitter, among other sites I have to check into and still go to work everyday.

Some Funny Stuff

Here's a little something to make you laugh or at least giggle. I thought they were funny. It's some funny and strange things that happen all of the time... Enjoy

MMMM, that looks soo good, I can't wait! Says Fido.

I guess the cat needed to keep warm too.

Natural Bun Warmer

The Line is always the longest at the Ladies Room!

Decorated Hoops

So I was so excited to use my new stuff and I couldn't wait to use it! I had to share with you how the ear wires came out. First I had some 24g wire that still does not seem to harden enough for a heavy dangle, but I think they will be fine for a light weight bead or crystal or something. The pair below are made with a 20 or 22G (oops I can't remember, the tag got lost). But they seem great. I thought they were perfect for a heavier decoration. That is why I used smokey quartz rondells and a green chrysocolla. I think they turned out pretty good. These are what I call my Decorated Hoops. They will be in the Etsy Shop soon!

New Tools... YAY!

I love the look of handmade sterling ear wires and I have finally got some new tools to make my ear wires better. I have made them before but the acrylic block I was using to harden them on just wasn't good enough. And I was filing the end with some files, but I was always scared they weren't smooth enough. I already had the hammer, so with the help of some coupons :) I've got what I think will make the process and the earwires even better. I haven't made any in a while, so we will see how this works out. Watching Ms. S. from Magpie helped out.

Money, Magic and Mayhem: Video: How to Make Earwires

From one of the blogs I follow - Money, Magic and Mayhem: Video: How to Make Earwires: "I have always loved Szarka at Magpie Gemstones. She is such a lovely person, always helpful and cheerful in her posts both on Facebook, and..." Thanks so much for the great post, I had to share again.