This post is going to be somewhat of a rant....about reading...

Now, I'm not much of a reader. NO, you won't see me curled up with a book. Honestly, I have a hard time sitting for long periods of time. This blog is more about reading descriptions when you are shopping on the internet, or reading descriptions about what a video is about on YouTube, reading emails that give directions or information, reading posts on Facebook, etc. 

In todays, world, when most people read, they skim read. I believe this is something the school system has taught. Not on purpose, but because the schools are so focused on children passing a test in a certain amount of time. The children have to read fast and look for specific information...maybe even reading the questions first so they can skim for the answers. 

When you skim read, you miss out on so many things. For example...I know many online shops have very good descriptions about their product. Sometimes, they will get emails asking certain questions about the product. If the shopper had actually read...not skim...but read the description, they would have had their questions answered. Some shoppers even buy something, then are disappointed when they receive their purchase. Why? Because if they had read about the product first, they would have seen that it was a small painting. They would have seen the dimensions were 6X6. But instead they assumed it was a large painting, one that was going to fit on the huge wall over the couch. 

I have posted on facebook before, and had someone start an argument, or try to call me out on something, only to find out we had the same outlook. If they would have read the post instead of skimming through it and jump to conclusions, they would have agreed with what I was saying.

Just the other day, I had someone comment on a post about how they couldn't see what I was doing. I posted a video about the process I use to pick out beads to make something. I mention in the video, and in the comments that this is NOT a tutorial, but an explanation...so no, you are not going to see HOW I put it together. 

Sorry for the rant, but I do wish we would all take time to actually read what is being said. I am just as guilty about this as anyone else, but if we want to make sure we understand what we are getting in the mail, or watching on TV, YouTube, etc, or what what someone is really saying, we need to read the entire thing.

Are We Vitamin D Deficient?

Over half the population is Vitamin D deficient. This affects all ethnic groups across the planet. 

Research supports the possible role of vitamin D against cancer, heart disease, fractures and falls, autoimmune diseases, influenza, type-2 diabetes, and depression.

So....how are we suppose to get our Vitamin D? Well....Vitamin D is also called the Sunshine Vitamin, so the main way is through outdoor activity.

Whether walking, riding your bike, gardening, spending time at the park, or just hanging out in your own backyard are just a few of the ways to get your Vitamin D.

Can you get your recommend amount of Vitamin D in other ways? According to The US National Library of Medicine....

"Obtaining sufficient vitamin D from natural food sources alone is difficult. Consumption of vitamin D-fortified foods and exposure to some sunlight are essential for maintaining a healthy vitamin D status. Dietary supplements might be required to meet the daily need for vitamin D in some group of people."

Of course, there is always a supplement you can take. Egg yokes; cheese; liver; fatty fish like tuna, mackerel, and salmon; are also good sources of Vitamin D. Many other foods are fortified with it too such as, dairy and cereals. All that being said...daily sunshine is the best way to get most of your Vitamin D

Not only is it good to get your sunshine vitamin through sunshine, but it's good to get outside for some good ole fresh air! Yes....our air quality it not what it use to be, but in most places it is much better than being inside with all those toxins that build up over time...but that is a whole other subject we can address some other time. 

I love the outdoors. I especially love being close to the water. The beach is my most favorite place to be. I love walking up and down the shoreline collecting seashells, I love watching the birds, and other animal life enjoying their presence...and yes, I even enjoy people watching, especially the kids running around, building sandcastles and being joyful.

2022 #100DayProjectChallenge

 It's that time of year again....

#100DayProjectChallenge 2022!

Yes! Starting February 13 and ending May 24 I will be participating. I've been doing this for several years now, and honestly, have yet to go the full 100 days.

Last year, I came pretty close. I participated with a group of jewelry makers hosted by Brittany Chavers from Brittany's Beads. She randomly chose colors to work with from an online random color generator. My goal was to make a pair of earrings each day. Each week, or so, I put together a video showing my creations. I hope you go check that out by going to my Youtube Channel's #100dayprojectchallenge play list. 

I've been thinking about what I want to do this year for the challenge. Each year I have participated, I have made jewelry. This year, I want to change it up a bit. 

Back in 2020, when people were first looking for masks, I started making a ton of them. Needless to say, I had a LOT of scraps that I just put into bags. 

Most of the fabric is bright and tropical. I knew, eventually, I would find a new project for all this beautifulness...

My plan? To make a collage. Some people refer to it as "Painting with Fabric."

I'm not exactly sure what the final outcome will be. I do have a few ideas, but, if you have followed me for any time at all, you know that I sometimes change things up midstream...so I just want to keep my ideas a secret...at least for now.

I will tell you this....

I started a little early.

Why?

Well, I am hoping to be spending some time with my family who live in Florida. I have not seen them since before the pandemic. One of my sisters I will not have seen for over three years! 

We are planning a family "getaway" so to speak. We have rented an Airbnb on the beach, and we have some fun plans. I will probably be back home by the time May 24 rolls around (the official last day). I want to have my project done and using it on my trip.

My start date was actually February 1, 2022. It has been in the planning and sorting stages. I will be documenting everything mostly on my Youtube Channel Tappingflamingo, aka The Bohemian Hippie. Through shorts and long videos here and there. I'll probably also post on my IG, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, etc...so stay tuned.

In the mean time....

Are you joining in on the #100DayProjectChallenge?

If so, what are your plans?

Have you ever done fabric collage?

If so, what have you made?

Hope you stay tuned...

And mostly....

I hope you have a FANTASTICALLY Wonderful Day!!!!

Terry Jeanette

Tappingflamingo

aka The Bohemian Hippie

It's The Big Bead Soup Reveal Day!

 

Bead Soup Swap

Here is what my bead swap partner, Sarah Beardslee sent me

I love EVERYTHING she sent, and can't wait to get started creating!

If you want to see more detail, here is a video I put together

Reveal is April 3, 2021

 

Peace Craft Love episode 7 Crafts We Love and Why

With Valentine's Day coming up, we decide to talk about some of the crafts we love and why.

In our OUT OF SIGHT segment, Terry shows a seashell mobile she created with seashell fragments she found on the beach, crystals, wire, hemp, and hemp. Terry LOVEs the ocean, and likes to decorate her home with all things ocean inspired. 

Tammy loves to crochet, and made a really pretty Granny Square Beanie from a pattern found in "Crochet Boutique Hats" by Rachael Oglesby

In HERE'S THE SKINNY...speaking of crocheting...Terry enjoys that craft too, and has been working on a nativity for all her granddaughters....something else she LOVES. The pattern comes from Crafty Crochet Castle.

Tammy loves to sew, and is in the middle of using some fabric she got for Christmas from Terry. The fabric....inspired by another thing Tammy loves...Jane Austen Collection fabric by Rile Blake Designs. 

In the last segment...FAR OUT, Terry and Tammy have some fun things planned for future projects. About five years ago, Terry put together a video on how to crochet beads into a necklace. This video is pretty old, and she put it together not really know what she was doing. Terry REALLY wants to redo it, and plans to do so in the near future. 

Tammy has always loved to make jewelry, and has decided to start making some doll jewelry for her Smart Doll. 

Well, that's it for another episode. We hope you enjoyed it. Let us know what you think, and if you's like to see any new crafts from us.

Hope ya'll have a wonderful day, and a lot of Peace Craft and Love!

100 Day Project Collab Random Color Generator Earrings

So....I had planned to do the #100dayproject, but the project I picked out was a little too difficult to do everyday.

Then I saw this idea from someone I follow on Youtube. 

Brittany, of Brittany's Beads (Turquoise.Street on Youtube) goes over to random.org and gets a new set of random colors each day. The challenge...to make or do something using those colors. Now, since she and I are both jewelry makers, more than likely our projects will be some sort of jewelry item. I've decided to make earrings...yes, that's right 

100 PAIR OF EARRINGS.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

This is just an extra pair. I wanted to go see how it worked, so I went over to the website and these are the colors it randomly came up with for me. I love them! I love all the random colors together.

Now, I am going to try to keep up, the only thing is....I have a new grandbaby coming in March, and will be busy with her and her older sister.

Maybe I'll come home and make a bunch...hmmm...we will have to see. In the mean time, if you want to see my video all about this go to my youtube channel for it and other fun jewelry projects.