Early July Morning, Cocoa Beach, Florida
Friday, September 16, 2011
Tomorrow Is The Big Reveal!!!
Just to remind you all, that it is only a few hours til the Bead Soup Blog Party. Hope everyone will hop on my blog tomorrow and check out my creation. You should also check out my Bead Soup partner's blog too, oh, and I just found out yesterday, that my sister is also doing this party, so I hope you will check out her and her partner's blogs out too. I'll have all the info on my blog, so all you have to do is click on some links, and you will be there. See ya'll tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Stained Glass?
Four years ago, we moved into a new home. The front door had windows on both sides. I like them, but there is just no privacy. So, I looked into several different options, none of which I really liked. In the past I have done some faux stained glass, and decided that is what I was going to do. I never finished it because our dog likes to look outside; I just left the bottom left window clear so she could lay on the floor and look out. Well, since we are selling our home, I had to finish, and this is the finished product.
Bead Soup Blog Party In Just Three Days!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
For Sale
Well, it is official, Bill's last day of work was Friday, and now we have a for sale sign in our front yard. I can't believe we are doing this again. Hopefully this will be the last time!
We had two realtors come in and look over the place and give us an estimate on what we should list our house for. The one I picked is pretty successful. So, I am hoping we have a sold sign out there pretty quick. Lately, we have had several houses in the neighborhood sell. One of them went before they could even get the sign up. I am hoping to be lucky and get this one sold quickly.
Don't really know how this is going to work, though. Everything has to go just right. You see, several months ago, before we knew we were moving, I booked a cruise with my mom and one of my sisters. It is getting pretty close to sail date. I hope I don't have to ix neigh the cruise. I will be very sad. Hopefully everything will fall into place perfectly. If we can just get someone in here within the next couple of weeks, and get it sold, then have the move in date be just before Thanksgiving (enough time for them to be in here and settled before the holidays), that would give me time to go on my cruise, spend the following week with my family like I had planned, then come home, get everything ready for the packers and movers, and then be off.
Bill and I already have seen a few houses we like in Kentucky. I have a house hunting trip coming up soon, so hopefully, those houses will still be available, and we can pick one that is best for our family, and move right in. Don't really know how things will come together, but I guess, I just have to hope for the best. Keep your fingers crossed for me!!!!
We had two realtors come in and look over the place and give us an estimate on what we should list our house for. The one I picked is pretty successful. So, I am hoping we have a sold sign out there pretty quick. Lately, we have had several houses in the neighborhood sell. One of them went before they could even get the sign up. I am hoping to be lucky and get this one sold quickly.
Don't really know how this is going to work, though. Everything has to go just right. You see, several months ago, before we knew we were moving, I booked a cruise with my mom and one of my sisters. It is getting pretty close to sail date. I hope I don't have to ix neigh the cruise. I will be very sad. Hopefully everything will fall into place perfectly. If we can just get someone in here within the next couple of weeks, and get it sold, then have the move in date be just before Thanksgiving (enough time for them to be in here and settled before the holidays), that would give me time to go on my cruise, spend the following week with my family like I had planned, then come home, get everything ready for the packers and movers, and then be off.
Bill and I already have seen a few houses we like in Kentucky. I have a house hunting trip coming up soon, so hopefully, those houses will still be available, and we can pick one that is best for our family, and move right in. Don't really know how things will come together, but I guess, I just have to hope for the best. Keep your fingers crossed for me!!!!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Finally Got My Pictures Up For The Bead Soup Blog Party!
I finally got my pictures uploaded, and now I find out that Blogger has changed the way you upload pictures, so I am learning. I sure hope this comes out looking good! Anyway, here are the beautiful beads Heather sent me. Aren't they pretty, I love the blues and greens, and of course the silver.
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| We have green and blue sea glass, blue freshwater pearls, blue rectangular glass, silver flowers, and a really pretty turquoise glass focal and floral clasp caption |
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Bead Soup Blog Party
Just a note....the Bead Soup Blog Party is coming up next week. I sure hope I get my computer fixed so I can post some pictures. You may be wondering, "Hey, she just posted pictures last post." Well, yes I did, but I had started that blog over a month ago before my computer started having issues. So, hopefully, it will be all straighten up before the party next Saturday, 17 Sept. If you are curious as to what a Bead Soup Blog Party, go to Loris Anderson's blog to find out.
Just a little info on my beads....like wow! I was able to get not just one piece but FOUR pieces. I wore some last week to church, and my daughter already has her eye on one of the pieces. My partner, Heather Marley, sent some gorgeous beads, and lots of them. I got some sliver flower beads, sea glass beads the color of the Caribbean, variegated deep blue oval elongated beads, and some freshwater beads that remind me of the ocean at night....oooo, ahhhhh! She also sent me some glass blue rectangular beads. The center piece is a Caribbean green aerodescent large square bead. Then there is the really cool flora clasp. As soon as I saw that, I knew it was going to be more than just a clasp, it had to be a focal too!
Well, ya'll wish me luck on getting my computer back from the doctor soon, so I can put up the pictures. Hopefully, I will be able to put the before pictures and after pictures up on party day. Oh and by the way, there are a total of 362 very talented artists who are participating in the Bead hop, so you might want to look at some of the other beaders too. Below is the looooong list:
1. Lori Anderson, Pretty Things
2. Barbe Saint John, Barbe Saint John
3. Rebecca Watkins, Artybecca
4. Doris Stumpf, Glaszwerg
5. Terry Carter, Tapping Flamingo
6. Nancy Peterson, Beading From the Heart
7. Ingrid McCue, Wrapped in Silver
8. Tari Sasser, Creative Impressions in Clay
9. Amber Dawn, Inventive Soul
10. Julie Nordine, Julie Nordine | Credit River Art Glass
11. Carol Tannahill, Fire In Ice
12. Lisa Boucher, Lisa's Clay Happenings
13. Jean Yates, Snap Out of It Jean, There's Beading to be Done!
14. Emanda Johnson, Artemesia's Studio
15. Stephanie Haussler, Pixybug Designs
16. Sandra Richardson, Sandy's Coloring Box
17. Kitty Durmaj, Perles and Life
18. Amy Severino, Amy Beads
19. Debbie Price, Green Shoot Jewellery Designs
20. Kim Ballor, Vitamin C ... A Daily Dose of Creativity
21. Jen Judd Velasquez, Jen Judd Rocks
22. Courtney Breul, Beads by Breul
23. Lynne Bowland, Island Girl Insights
24. Mary McGraw, MK's Creative Musings
25. Shay Williams, Shaiha's Ramblings
26. Shea Zukowski, gr8findings
27. Laurel Steven, Rue's Daftique
28. Heather Goldsmith, As I Bead It
29. Nicole Keller, Nicki's Reef
30. Stefanie Teufel, Stefanie's Sammelsurium
31. Johanna Rhodes, Fire Phoenix Creations
32. Niky Sayers, Silver Nik Nats
33. Valerie Norton, Hot Fused Glass
34. Lyn Foley, Lyn Foley Jewelry Blog
35. Jayne Capps, Mama's Got To Doodle
36. Tari Kahrs, Pearl and Pebble
37. Elisabeth Auld, Beads For Busy Gals
38. Judy Glende, Judith B. Designs
39. Mary Ellen Parker, Bee Tree By Me
40. Jennifer Cameron, Glass Addictions
41. Shirley Moore, Beads and Bread
42. Susan Kennedy, Sue Beads
43. Melissa Meman, Art, Life, Love
44. Lois Moon, Que Onda Q'town?
45. Sally Russick, Wire Worked
46. Hope Smitherman, Crafty Hope
47. Nan Emmett, Spirit Rattles
48. Kate Gardenghi, Tropical Blonde
49. Mallory Hoffman, For the Love of Beads
50. Deci Worland, Gem Trails
51. Sandi Lee James, Do Be Do Bead Do
52. Diana Ptaszynski, Suburban Girl Studio
53. Erin Prais-Hintz, Treasures Found
54. Lisa Liddy, Metal Me This
55. Tracy Bell, Copper, Glass, and Recycled Trash
56. Rebecca Anderson, Song Beads
57. Cathie Carroll, Cathie Carroll's Studio
58. Norma Turvey, Moonlit Fantaseas
59. Marianna Boylan, Star Girl Jewelry
60. Jackie Ryan, Keep Your Dreams Original!
61. Heather Pyle, My Muse, Aquariat
62. Joanna Matuszczyk, Bizuteria z filuc
63. Kathy Welsh, Girly Girl Art
64. Marcie Abney, La Bella Joya
65. Cassie Donlen, The Glass Beadle
66. Serena Trent, All Things Made Jewelry
67. Loretta Carstensen, Loretta's Boutique
68. Deana Hager, Just Deez' Art & Life
69. Stacey Curry, Star Hitched Wagon
70. Christine Brandel, A Hot Piece of Glass
71. Kristina Johansson, Wild Roses and Blackberries
72. Jennifer Pride, Jewelry by J. P.
73. Suzann Sladcik Wilson, Beadphoria
74. Cindy Wimmer, Sweet Bead Studio
75. Karen Williams, Baublicious
76. Kristi Bowman, Kristi Bowman Design
77. Sue Hodgkinson, Hello Gorgeous
78. Natalie Monkivitch, Beadmonki Lampwork
79. Marge Beebe, Rock Creek Creations
80. Lupe Meter, Gem's PC Corner
81. Genea Crivello-Knable, Genea Beads
82. Anna Lear, The Laughing Raven
83. Cat Pruitt, Boo Beads
84. Hilary Frye, FryeStyle
85. Karyn Bonfiglio, Plus Size Bangles
86. K. Hutchinson, Jumbled Hutch
87. Moira McEvoy, The Musings of Mystic Pesto
88. Janet McDonald, Singing Woods
89. Carrie Tahquechi, Carrie T
90. Ambra Gostoli, Chic and Frog
91. Birgitta Lejonklou, Create With Spirit
92. Kim Stevens, Picking Poppies
93. Becky Fairclough, Chameleon Designs
94. Jenni Connolly, Jenni Bead
95. Wendy Chamberlain, Bears, Beads and Beautiful Thing
96. Cory Celaya, Art With Moxie
97. Gretchen Nation, Art Food Lodging
98. Davinia Algeri, Polymer Clay Beads Baubles and Buttons
99. Michaela Pabeschitz, La Mar de Bonita
100. Karin von Hoeren, Creative Ideen
101. Tracey Weiser, Summer Smack
102. Lorelei Eurto, Lorelei's Blog
103. Malin de Koning, Beading by Malin
104. Regina Santerre, Regina's Writings
105. Ana Krepel-Novak, Cat's Pajamas, Dog's Tuxedos
106. Lesley Watt, The Gossiping Goddess
107. Eleanor Snare, EBS Jewellery
108. Gillian Lehman, The Adventures of GillyBean and Friends
109. Lisa Hamilton, Simply Irresistible Jewelry
110. Barbara Bechtel, Second Surf
111. Stacie Stamper, Park Avenue
112. Beth & Evie, EB Bead and Metal Works
113. Mylene Hillam, Mill Lane Studio
114. Claire Maunsell, The Next Bend
115. Jill Harris, Gypsy Brocante
116. Therese Frank, Therese's Treasures
117. Patty Gasparino, My Life Under the Bus
118. Christine Hendrickson, The Clay Chick
119. Melissa Mesara, One-Eared Pig Beads
120. Poranna, Poranna Reczni Zrobila
121. Laura Twiford, Souvenirs From Life
122. Holly Westfall, Silver Rose Designs
123. Noemi Baena, Fuego, Metal y Color
124. Natalie McKenna, Grubbi...
125. Karin Slaton, Backstory Beads
126. Cindy Gimbrone, Lampwork Diva aka Cindy Gimbrone
127. Sandi Volpe, Sandi Volpe
128. Kristi Harrison, It's a New Day
129. Stephanie LaRosa, Confessions of a Bead Hoarder
130. Michelle Mach, Beads and Books
131. Michelle Hardy, Firefly Visions
132. Stephanie Dixon, The Dixon Chick
133. Janice Everett, JLynn Jewels
134. Kay Thomerson, Kayz Kreationz
135. Cindy Cima Edwards, Live to Design
136. Norma Agron, Norma's Clay
137. Cece Cormier, The Beading Yogini
138. Kim Hora, Kimmykats
139. Margot Potter, I Color Outside the Lines
140. Melinda Orr, Peace Creek Blog
141. Marina Dobrynina, Savon Feutre
142. Cilla Watkins, Tell Your Girlfriends
143. Tammy Powley, The Crafty Princess Diaries
144. Vicky Taylor, Treasure Island Crafts
145. Erin Grant, Erin's Jewelry Creations
146. Nicole Rennell, Nicole Rennell Designs
147. Christine Altmiller, One Kiss Creations Beaded Jewelry
148. Sandra Wollberg, Stories from the City of Brass
149. B.R. Kuhlman, Mixed Mayhem Studios
150. Kelly Ramstack, Adventures with Kelly
151. Heidi Post, Ex Post Facto Jewelry
152. Julianna Cannon, Julsbeads
153. Karen Zanco, Everyday Gypsy
154. Laura Zeiner, Stick Lizard Designs
155. Linda Djokic, Lutka and Co.
156. Kathleen Lange Klik, Modern Nature: My Creative World
157. Molly Alexander, Beautifully Broken Me
158. Lori Dorrington, Lori's Adventures in Etsy Land
159. Bobbie Rafferty, Beadsong Jewelry
160. Amy Freeland, Copper Diem
161. Sarah Elder, My So Called Junky Life
162. Anitra Gordy, LeeLu Creations
163. Kristy Abner, Kristy's Kreations
164. DaviniaDesign, Davinia Design
165. Judy Riley, Three Red Beads
166. Pam Ferrari, Wait Just One More Bead
167. Lori Bergmann, Ashlyn Design
168. Diane Cook, Rosa - Josies
169. Charlotte Pevny, The Infrequent Beader
170. JJ Jacobs, Coming Abstractions
171. Diane Hawkey, Diane Hawkey
172. Jelveh Jaferian, Jelveh Designs
173. Deanna Chase, Deanna Chase
174. Jennifer VanBenschoten, Jewelry, Art and Life
175. Barbara Lewis, Painting with Fire
176. Natasha Lutes, N's Whims
177. Lisa Lodge, Pine Ridge Treasures
178. Cris Peacock, Cris' Page
179. Alice Craddick, Alice's Bead and Baubles
180. Riki Schumacher, Riki Jewelry
181. Cryss Thain, Here Bead Dragons
182. Cynthia Abner, Created Treasures
183. Erin Siegel, Erin Siegel Jewelry
184. Raida Disbrow, Havana Beads
185. Andrea Turini, Andrea Turini Jewelry
186. Cherrie Fick, En La Lumie're
187. Melissa Clarke, Pieces of Me
188. Lori Greenberg, Lori Greenberg Glass Beads
189. Allison Scott, Oh Allison Beading & Designs
190. Cynthia Tucker, Sea of Glass
191. Lara Kinney, Something Unique by Lara
192. Jennifer Justman, Soul's Fire Designs
193. Patty Evins, Patsy Evins Studio
194. Jenny Vidberg, Shyme Design
195. Wendy Blum, Sand & Sea Designs
196. Bryna Lumb, Bryna's Bead Box
197. Saskia Kaffenberger, Perlendistel
198. Kerry Bogert, KAB's Creative Concepts
199. Fiona Christie, Christal's Creations
200. Dot Lewallen, Speedie Beadie
201. Ann Rishell, My Critical Eye
202. Eva Sherman, Eva Sherman Designs
203. Pat Haight, The Wigglebutt Blog
204. Lori Bowring Michaud, Artfully Ornamental
205. Amanda Davie, Articulations
206. Sharon Palac, Sharon's Jewelry Garden
207. Tammy Jones, Jewelry Making Daily
208. Shannon Chomanczuk, For My Sweet Daughter
209. Susie Hibdon, Vintage Susie & Wings
210. Barbara Blaszczyk, Laboratorium Flory
211. Jess Italia Lincoln, Vintaj Blog
212. Christine Damm, Stories They Tell
213. Staci Smith, Staci Louise Originals
214. Cristi Clothier, 2 If By Sea
215. Missy Rappaport, Melissa Rappaport
216. Sally Anderson, Wild Sally Road
217. Karen Firnberg, Weaveabead's Blog
218. Tara Plote, The Newbie Beader's Blog
219. Terry Matuszyk, Pink Chapeau Vintage Jewelry
220. Melissa Pynn, Behind the Smile
221. Rhea Freitag, Starrgazer Creates
222. Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp, Skye Jewels
223. Marci Brooks, That Nothing Be Wasted
224. Erin Fickert-Rowland, Elysian Studios
225. Marcy Lamberson, Studio Marcy
226. Linda Landig, Linda's Bead Blog & Meanderings
227. Niki Meiners, Inspiration the Whole Year Through
228. Michelle Buettner, MiShel Designs
229. Dorcas Midkiff, Wondrous Strange
230. Kelly Morgan, Silver Parrot
231. Beth Emery, Stories by Indigo Heart
232. Debbie Goering, Prairie Emporium
233. Geneva Collins, Torque Story
234. Jenny Davies-Reazor, Jenny Davies-Reazor
235. Dana Johnson Jones, Dana's Jewelry & Etc.
236. Suzette Bentley, Ellie's Bijoux
237. Rose Binoya, Ahtee's Blog
238. Tania Spivey, Moobie Grace Designs
239. Aimee Wheaton, creativeFlutter
240. Andrea Trank, Heaven Lane Creations
241. Cynthia Deis, Shiny Little Things
242. CJ Baushka, 4His Glory Creations
243. Astrid Boyce, Cooking Glass
244. Sandra McGriff, Creative Chaos
245. Theresa Fosdick, Thoughtful-Notions
246. Polly Barker, Future Family Relics
247. Jane Haag, Did You Make Something Today?
248. Laura Blanck, Laura Blanck
249. Penny Neville, Copper Penny Designs
250. Gaea Cannaday, Gaea Handmade
251. Carol Bradley, Carol Bradley Designs
252. Charlene Jacka, Clay Space
253. Christine Miles, Wings N Scales
254. Heather Marley, Creaky Cogs
255. Lola Surwillo, Bead Lola Bead
256. Gail Zwang, Angelmoose Enterprises
257. Liz DeLuca, Creative Arty Facts
258. Rebecca Sirevaag, Becca's Place
259. Jana Tarhala, Stories of the Secret Garden
260. Mags Saari, Mags - koruja
261. Manuela Wutschke, GlassArt - Manuela Wutschke
262. Sabrina Staub, Sabrina's Glasswork
263. Tracy Stillman, TS Designs
264. Kristi Kyle, Kristi Kyle
265. Kym Hunter, Creatively Kym
266. Kate Richbourg, We Can Make That at Home
267. Cheryl Roe, BeadRoe
268. Collette Collins, Firefly Myst Artisan Jewelry
269. Charlene Sevier, The Bead Dreamer
270. Karen Sinkowski, Krisdaka's Kreations
271. Pepita Bos, Urracaa
272. Janna Harttgen, Palima Lim
273. Terri Gauthier, Blooming Ideas
274. Mandy Williamson, Mimi's Beading
275. Vonna Maslanka, Just Vonna
276. Laurel Bielec, Bielec's Baubles
277. Mary Eilliott, Starry Dreams Jewellery Designs
278. Monica Johnson, Vintage in Disguise
279. Sweet Freedom Designs, Sweet Freedom Designs
280. Alison Sachs, Beads by Earthtones
281. Suzanne Tate, Catching Up
282. Keri Lee Sereika, Pink Lemonade
283. Jennifer Heynen, Jennifer Jangles
284. Tamara Soper, Handcrafted Baubles by Tamara
285. Laura Sanger, Hg - Elemental Mercury
286. Andrea Morici, Strung Out
287. Maggie Towne, Maggie's Bead Towne
288. Ann Sherwood, Ann's Blog
289. Pam Brisse, The Blue Between
290. Julie Bean, Strung Out (#2)
291. Linda Inhelder, Must-Haves Jewelry
292. Amanda Cargill Austin, Sea Shore Glass
293. Karen Tremblay, Creative Alloy
294. Helena Fritz, Beadwork by H's Blog
295. Maria Grimes, Garden Path Beads
296. Tiffany Long, Glory Hound Designs
297. Cathy Khoury, Touch Jewelry
298. Barbara York, Quilting in the Panhandle
299. Sharon Gardner, Preciousness
300. Barrie Edwards, Barrie's Jewelry World
301. Rochelle Brisson, A Creative Chelle
302. Melissa Muir, Kelsi's Closet Jewelbox
303. Linda Murphy, Bonita Bead
304. Elizabeth Woodford, Elizabeth Creates
305. Dana James, Dana's Jewelry Designs
306. Mary Hicks, Falling Into the Sky
307. Christie Murrow, Charis Designs Jewelry
308. Patty Miller, Cabari Beads
309. Anna Sabina, Total Escape Clay Studio
310. Kathy Engstrom, Catherine's Dreams
311. Shay Stone, On My Path
312. Lara Lutrick, Lampwork Beads and Jewelry by Lara Lutrick
313. Bella Borgouise, Wirelicious Jewellery
314. JuLee Wolfe, The Polymer Penguin
315. Kathleen Robinson Young, Ugly Duckling Beads
316. Kari Carrigan, Kids, Glass, Life
317. Nadezhda Parfyonova, Nally's Creation
318. Eszter Czibulyas, Bigyo Gyar
319. Maria Horvath, Horimarka Beads
320. Doris Radlicki, Doralila Beads
321. Geanina Grigore, Janina Grigore
322. Charlene Gary, Gray Girl Studios
323. Miri Agassi, Bead Work by Miri Agassi
324. Julianna Kis, Juli Bizsu
325. Line Labrecque, Play Sculpt Live
326. Kimberly Roberts, Bahama Dawn
327. Maria Clark, Sweet Willow Designs
328. Kathy Alderfer, Artful Accents
329. Michelle Heim, Life in the Bead Lane
330. Elizabeth Owens Dwy, Clarity of Purple Sage
331. Shiraz Biggie, Secret Song Designs
332. Dee Wingrove-Smith, Beady Musings
333. Tracey Nanstad, A Beadiful Mess
334. Sara Hardin, Soft Flex Girl
335. Angela May, Canterbury Cottage
336. Terri Wlaschin, Starseed Jewelry + Beads
337. Marsha Neal, Marsha Neal Studio
338. Christine Stonefield, Sweet Girl Designs
339. Christine Hansen, Intuitive Sparks
340. Maria Rosa Sharrow, Willow Street Shops
341. Joyce Becker, The Joyful Gem
342. Marianne Baxter, Simply Seablime Jewelry
343. Marian Hertzog, M's Place
344. Joanne Tinley, Daisychain Jewellery
345. Salla Small, Blog by Salla
346. Tracy Martin, Nutkitten's Jewelry
347. Nancy Boylan, Snazzy Doodle Designs
348. Penny Ilagan, A Crafty World
349. Christa Murphy, Adventures of One Beady Woman
350. Pamela Petry, Seeing is Believing
351. Kelley Fogle, My Life... One Bead at a Time
352. Heather DeSimone, The Beadin' Blog
353. Candice McGinnis, Craziness, The Theme of My Life
354. Chris White, Dzeyner Studio
355. Jill MacKay, Jill MacKay
356. Julie Jones, Juliery Jones
357. Laurie Hanna, Laurie's Jewel Box
358. Beth Bricker, Vintage Sweets
359. Barbara Judy, Beads of Spirit
360. Lesley Weir, Djinn Rummy
361. Jennifer Geldard, Torch Songs
362. Teri Baskett, Born to Be Worn
Just a little info on my beads....like wow! I was able to get not just one piece but FOUR pieces. I wore some last week to church, and my daughter already has her eye on one of the pieces. My partner, Heather Marley, sent some gorgeous beads, and lots of them. I got some sliver flower beads, sea glass beads the color of the Caribbean, variegated deep blue oval elongated beads, and some freshwater beads that remind me of the ocean at night....oooo, ahhhhh! She also sent me some glass blue rectangular beads. The center piece is a Caribbean green aerodescent large square bead. Then there is the really cool flora clasp. As soon as I saw that, I knew it was going to be more than just a clasp, it had to be a focal too!
Well, ya'll wish me luck on getting my computer back from the doctor soon, so I can put up the pictures. Hopefully, I will be able to put the before pictures and after pictures up on party day. Oh and by the way, there are a total of 362 very talented artists who are participating in the Bead hop, so you might want to look at some of the other beaders too. Below is the looooong list:
1. Lori Anderson, Pretty Things
2. Barbe Saint John, Barbe Saint John
3. Rebecca Watkins, Artybecca
4. Doris Stumpf, Glaszwerg
5. Terry Carter, Tapping Flamingo
6. Nancy Peterson, Beading From the Heart
7. Ingrid McCue, Wrapped in Silver
8. Tari Sasser, Creative Impressions in Clay
9. Amber Dawn, Inventive Soul
10. Julie Nordine, Julie Nordine | Credit River Art Glass
11. Carol Tannahill, Fire In Ice
12. Lisa Boucher, Lisa's Clay Happenings
13. Jean Yates, Snap Out of It Jean, There's Beading to be Done!
14. Emanda Johnson, Artemesia's Studio
15. Stephanie Haussler, Pixybug Designs
16. Sandra Richardson, Sandy's Coloring Box
17. Kitty Durmaj, Perles and Life
18. Amy Severino, Amy Beads
19. Debbie Price, Green Shoot Jewellery Designs
20. Kim Ballor, Vitamin C ... A Daily Dose of Creativity
21. Jen Judd Velasquez, Jen Judd Rocks
22. Courtney Breul, Beads by Breul
23. Lynne Bowland, Island Girl Insights
24. Mary McGraw, MK's Creative Musings
25. Shay Williams, Shaiha's Ramblings
26. Shea Zukowski, gr8findings
27. Laurel Steven, Rue's Daftique
28. Heather Goldsmith, As I Bead It
29. Nicole Keller, Nicki's Reef
30. Stefanie Teufel, Stefanie's Sammelsurium
31. Johanna Rhodes, Fire Phoenix Creations
32. Niky Sayers, Silver Nik Nats
33. Valerie Norton, Hot Fused Glass
34. Lyn Foley, Lyn Foley Jewelry Blog
35. Jayne Capps, Mama's Got To Doodle
36. Tari Kahrs, Pearl and Pebble
37. Elisabeth Auld, Beads For Busy Gals
38. Judy Glende, Judith B. Designs
39. Mary Ellen Parker, Bee Tree By Me
40. Jennifer Cameron, Glass Addictions
41. Shirley Moore, Beads and Bread
42. Susan Kennedy, Sue Beads
43. Melissa Meman, Art, Life, Love
44. Lois Moon, Que Onda Q'town?
45. Sally Russick, Wire Worked
46. Hope Smitherman, Crafty Hope
47. Nan Emmett, Spirit Rattles
48. Kate Gardenghi, Tropical Blonde
49. Mallory Hoffman, For the Love of Beads
50. Deci Worland, Gem Trails
51. Sandi Lee James, Do Be Do Bead Do
52. Diana Ptaszynski, Suburban Girl Studio
53. Erin Prais-Hintz, Treasures Found
54. Lisa Liddy, Metal Me This
55. Tracy Bell, Copper, Glass, and Recycled Trash
56. Rebecca Anderson, Song Beads
57. Cathie Carroll, Cathie Carroll's Studio
58. Norma Turvey, Moonlit Fantaseas
59. Marianna Boylan, Star Girl Jewelry
60. Jackie Ryan, Keep Your Dreams Original!
61. Heather Pyle, My Muse, Aquariat
62. Joanna Matuszczyk, Bizuteria z filuc
63. Kathy Welsh, Girly Girl Art
64. Marcie Abney, La Bella Joya
65. Cassie Donlen, The Glass Beadle
66. Serena Trent, All Things Made Jewelry
67. Loretta Carstensen, Loretta's Boutique
68. Deana Hager, Just Deez' Art & Life
69. Stacey Curry, Star Hitched Wagon
70. Christine Brandel, A Hot Piece of Glass
71. Kristina Johansson, Wild Roses and Blackberries
72. Jennifer Pride, Jewelry by J. P.
73. Suzann Sladcik Wilson, Beadphoria
74. Cindy Wimmer, Sweet Bead Studio
75. Karen Williams, Baublicious
76. Kristi Bowman, Kristi Bowman Design
77. Sue Hodgkinson, Hello Gorgeous
78. Natalie Monkivitch, Beadmonki Lampwork
79. Marge Beebe, Rock Creek Creations
80. Lupe Meter, Gem's PC Corner
81. Genea Crivello-Knable, Genea Beads
82. Anna Lear, The Laughing Raven
83. Cat Pruitt, Boo Beads
84. Hilary Frye, FryeStyle
85. Karyn Bonfiglio, Plus Size Bangles
86. K. Hutchinson, Jumbled Hutch
87. Moira McEvoy, The Musings of Mystic Pesto
88. Janet McDonald, Singing Woods
89. Carrie Tahquechi, Carrie T
90. Ambra Gostoli, Chic and Frog
91. Birgitta Lejonklou, Create With Spirit
92. Kim Stevens, Picking Poppies
93. Becky Fairclough, Chameleon Designs
94. Jenni Connolly, Jenni Bead
95. Wendy Chamberlain, Bears, Beads and Beautiful Thing
96. Cory Celaya, Art With Moxie
97. Gretchen Nation, Art Food Lodging
98. Davinia Algeri, Polymer Clay Beads Baubles and Buttons
99. Michaela Pabeschitz, La Mar de Bonita
100. Karin von Hoeren, Creative Ideen
101. Tracey Weiser, Summer Smack
102. Lorelei Eurto, Lorelei's Blog
103. Malin de Koning, Beading by Malin
104. Regina Santerre, Regina's Writings
105. Ana Krepel-Novak, Cat's Pajamas, Dog's Tuxedos
106. Lesley Watt, The Gossiping Goddess
107. Eleanor Snare, EBS Jewellery
108. Gillian Lehman, The Adventures of GillyBean and Friends
109. Lisa Hamilton, Simply Irresistible Jewelry
110. Barbara Bechtel, Second Surf
111. Stacie Stamper, Park Avenue
112. Beth & Evie, EB Bead and Metal Works
113. Mylene Hillam, Mill Lane Studio
114. Claire Maunsell, The Next Bend
115. Jill Harris, Gypsy Brocante
116. Therese Frank, Therese's Treasures
117. Patty Gasparino, My Life Under the Bus
118. Christine Hendrickson, The Clay Chick
119. Melissa Mesara, One-Eared Pig Beads
120. Poranna, Poranna Reczni Zrobila
121. Laura Twiford, Souvenirs From Life
122. Holly Westfall, Silver Rose Designs
123. Noemi Baena, Fuego, Metal y Color
124. Natalie McKenna, Grubbi...
125. Karin Slaton, Backstory Beads
126. Cindy Gimbrone, Lampwork Diva aka Cindy Gimbrone
127. Sandi Volpe, Sandi Volpe
128. Kristi Harrison, It's a New Day
129. Stephanie LaRosa, Confessions of a Bead Hoarder
130. Michelle Mach, Beads and Books
131. Michelle Hardy, Firefly Visions
132. Stephanie Dixon, The Dixon Chick
133. Janice Everett, JLynn Jewels
134. Kay Thomerson, Kayz Kreationz
135. Cindy Cima Edwards, Live to Design
136. Norma Agron, Norma's Clay
137. Cece Cormier, The Beading Yogini
138. Kim Hora, Kimmykats
139. Margot Potter, I Color Outside the Lines
140. Melinda Orr, Peace Creek Blog
141. Marina Dobrynina, Savon Feutre
142. Cilla Watkins, Tell Your Girlfriends
143. Tammy Powley, The Crafty Princess Diaries
144. Vicky Taylor, Treasure Island Crafts
145. Erin Grant, Erin's Jewelry Creations
146. Nicole Rennell, Nicole Rennell Designs
147. Christine Altmiller, One Kiss Creations Beaded Jewelry
148. Sandra Wollberg, Stories from the City of Brass
149. B.R. Kuhlman, Mixed Mayhem Studios
150. Kelly Ramstack, Adventures with Kelly
151. Heidi Post, Ex Post Facto Jewelry
152. Julianna Cannon, Julsbeads
153. Karen Zanco, Everyday Gypsy
154. Laura Zeiner, Stick Lizard Designs
155. Linda Djokic, Lutka and Co.
156. Kathleen Lange Klik, Modern Nature: My Creative World
157. Molly Alexander, Beautifully Broken Me
158. Lori Dorrington, Lori's Adventures in Etsy Land
159. Bobbie Rafferty, Beadsong Jewelry
160. Amy Freeland, Copper Diem
161. Sarah Elder, My So Called Junky Life
162. Anitra Gordy, LeeLu Creations
163. Kristy Abner, Kristy's Kreations
164. DaviniaDesign, Davinia Design
165. Judy Riley, Three Red Beads
166. Pam Ferrari, Wait Just One More Bead
167. Lori Bergmann, Ashlyn Design
168. Diane Cook, Rosa - Josies
169. Charlotte Pevny, The Infrequent Beader
170. JJ Jacobs, Coming Abstractions
171. Diane Hawkey, Diane Hawkey
172. Jelveh Jaferian, Jelveh Designs
173. Deanna Chase, Deanna Chase
174. Jennifer VanBenschoten, Jewelry, Art and Life
175. Barbara Lewis, Painting with Fire
176. Natasha Lutes, N's Whims
177. Lisa Lodge, Pine Ridge Treasures
178. Cris Peacock, Cris' Page
179. Alice Craddick, Alice's Bead and Baubles
180. Riki Schumacher, Riki Jewelry
181. Cryss Thain, Here Bead Dragons
182. Cynthia Abner, Created Treasures
183. Erin Siegel, Erin Siegel Jewelry
184. Raida Disbrow, Havana Beads
185. Andrea Turini, Andrea Turini Jewelry
186. Cherrie Fick, En La Lumie're
187. Melissa Clarke, Pieces of Me
188. Lori Greenberg, Lori Greenberg Glass Beads
189. Allison Scott, Oh Allison Beading & Designs
190. Cynthia Tucker, Sea of Glass
191. Lara Kinney, Something Unique by Lara
192. Jennifer Justman, Soul's Fire Designs
193. Patty Evins, Patsy Evins Studio
194. Jenny Vidberg, Shyme Design
195. Wendy Blum, Sand & Sea Designs
196. Bryna Lumb, Bryna's Bead Box
197. Saskia Kaffenberger, Perlendistel
198. Kerry Bogert, KAB's Creative Concepts
199. Fiona Christie, Christal's Creations
200. Dot Lewallen, Speedie Beadie
201. Ann Rishell, My Critical Eye
202. Eva Sherman, Eva Sherman Designs
203. Pat Haight, The Wigglebutt Blog
204. Lori Bowring Michaud, Artfully Ornamental
205. Amanda Davie, Articulations
206. Sharon Palac, Sharon's Jewelry Garden
207. Tammy Jones, Jewelry Making Daily
208. Shannon Chomanczuk, For My Sweet Daughter
209. Susie Hibdon, Vintage Susie & Wings
210. Barbara Blaszczyk, Laboratorium Flory
211. Jess Italia Lincoln, Vintaj Blog
212. Christine Damm, Stories They Tell
213. Staci Smith, Staci Louise Originals
214. Cristi Clothier, 2 If By Sea
215. Missy Rappaport, Melissa Rappaport
216. Sally Anderson, Wild Sally Road
217. Karen Firnberg, Weaveabead's Blog
218. Tara Plote, The Newbie Beader's Blog
219. Terry Matuszyk, Pink Chapeau Vintage Jewelry
220. Melissa Pynn, Behind the Smile
221. Rhea Freitag, Starrgazer Creates
222. Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp, Skye Jewels
223. Marci Brooks, That Nothing Be Wasted
224. Erin Fickert-Rowland, Elysian Studios
225. Marcy Lamberson, Studio Marcy
226. Linda Landig, Linda's Bead Blog & Meanderings
227. Niki Meiners, Inspiration the Whole Year Through
228. Michelle Buettner, MiShel Designs
229. Dorcas Midkiff, Wondrous Strange
230. Kelly Morgan, Silver Parrot
231. Beth Emery, Stories by Indigo Heart
232. Debbie Goering, Prairie Emporium
233. Geneva Collins, Torque Story
234. Jenny Davies-Reazor, Jenny Davies-Reazor
235. Dana Johnson Jones, Dana's Jewelry & Etc.
236. Suzette Bentley, Ellie's Bijoux
237. Rose Binoya, Ahtee's Blog
238. Tania Spivey, Moobie Grace Designs
239. Aimee Wheaton, creativeFlutter
240. Andrea Trank, Heaven Lane Creations
241. Cynthia Deis, Shiny Little Things
242. CJ Baushka, 4His Glory Creations
243. Astrid Boyce, Cooking Glass
244. Sandra McGriff, Creative Chaos
245. Theresa Fosdick, Thoughtful-Notions
246. Polly Barker, Future Family Relics
247. Jane Haag, Did You Make Something Today?
248. Laura Blanck, Laura Blanck
249. Penny Neville, Copper Penny Designs
250. Gaea Cannaday, Gaea Handmade
251. Carol Bradley, Carol Bradley Designs
252. Charlene Jacka, Clay Space
253. Christine Miles, Wings N Scales
254. Heather Marley, Creaky Cogs
255. Lola Surwillo, Bead Lola Bead
256. Gail Zwang, Angelmoose Enterprises
257. Liz DeLuca, Creative Arty Facts
258. Rebecca Sirevaag, Becca's Place
259. Jana Tarhala, Stories of the Secret Garden
260. Mags Saari, Mags - koruja
261. Manuela Wutschke, GlassArt - Manuela Wutschke
262. Sabrina Staub, Sabrina's Glasswork
263. Tracy Stillman, TS Designs
264. Kristi Kyle, Kristi Kyle
265. Kym Hunter, Creatively Kym
266. Kate Richbourg, We Can Make That at Home
267. Cheryl Roe, BeadRoe
268. Collette Collins, Firefly Myst Artisan Jewelry
269. Charlene Sevier, The Bead Dreamer
270. Karen Sinkowski, Krisdaka's Kreations
271. Pepita Bos, Urracaa
272. Janna Harttgen, Palima Lim
273. Terri Gauthier, Blooming Ideas
274. Mandy Williamson, Mimi's Beading
275. Vonna Maslanka, Just Vonna
276. Laurel Bielec, Bielec's Baubles
277. Mary Eilliott, Starry Dreams Jewellery Designs
278. Monica Johnson, Vintage in Disguise
279. Sweet Freedom Designs, Sweet Freedom Designs
280. Alison Sachs, Beads by Earthtones
281. Suzanne Tate, Catching Up
282. Keri Lee Sereika, Pink Lemonade
283. Jennifer Heynen, Jennifer Jangles
284. Tamara Soper, Handcrafted Baubles by Tamara
285. Laura Sanger, Hg - Elemental Mercury
286. Andrea Morici, Strung Out
287. Maggie Towne, Maggie's Bead Towne
288. Ann Sherwood, Ann's Blog
289. Pam Brisse, The Blue Between
290. Julie Bean, Strung Out (#2)
291. Linda Inhelder, Must-Haves Jewelry
292. Amanda Cargill Austin, Sea Shore Glass
293. Karen Tremblay, Creative Alloy
294. Helena Fritz, Beadwork by H's Blog
295. Maria Grimes, Garden Path Beads
296. Tiffany Long, Glory Hound Designs
297. Cathy Khoury, Touch Jewelry
298. Barbara York, Quilting in the Panhandle
299. Sharon Gardner, Preciousness
300. Barrie Edwards, Barrie's Jewelry World
301. Rochelle Brisson, A Creative Chelle
302. Melissa Muir, Kelsi's Closet Jewelbox
303. Linda Murphy, Bonita Bead
304. Elizabeth Woodford, Elizabeth Creates
305. Dana James, Dana's Jewelry Designs
306. Mary Hicks, Falling Into the Sky
307. Christie Murrow, Charis Designs Jewelry
308. Patty Miller, Cabari Beads
309. Anna Sabina, Total Escape Clay Studio
310. Kathy Engstrom, Catherine's Dreams
311. Shay Stone, On My Path
312. Lara Lutrick, Lampwork Beads and Jewelry by Lara Lutrick
313. Bella Borgouise, Wirelicious Jewellery
314. JuLee Wolfe, The Polymer Penguin
315. Kathleen Robinson Young, Ugly Duckling Beads
316. Kari Carrigan, Kids, Glass, Life
317. Nadezhda Parfyonova, Nally's Creation
318. Eszter Czibulyas, Bigyo Gyar
319. Maria Horvath, Horimarka Beads
320. Doris Radlicki, Doralila Beads
321. Geanina Grigore, Janina Grigore
322. Charlene Gary, Gray Girl Studios
323. Miri Agassi, Bead Work by Miri Agassi
324. Julianna Kis, Juli Bizsu
325. Line Labrecque, Play Sculpt Live
326. Kimberly Roberts, Bahama Dawn
327. Maria Clark, Sweet Willow Designs
328. Kathy Alderfer, Artful Accents
329. Michelle Heim, Life in the Bead Lane
330. Elizabeth Owens Dwy, Clarity of Purple Sage
331. Shiraz Biggie, Secret Song Designs
332. Dee Wingrove-Smith, Beady Musings
333. Tracey Nanstad, A Beadiful Mess
334. Sara Hardin, Soft Flex Girl
335. Angela May, Canterbury Cottage
336. Terri Wlaschin, Starseed Jewelry + Beads
337. Marsha Neal, Marsha Neal Studio
338. Christine Stonefield, Sweet Girl Designs
339. Christine Hansen, Intuitive Sparks
340. Maria Rosa Sharrow, Willow Street Shops
341. Joyce Becker, The Joyful Gem
342. Marianne Baxter, Simply Seablime Jewelry
343. Marian Hertzog, M's Place
344. Joanne Tinley, Daisychain Jewellery
345. Salla Small, Blog by Salla
346. Tracy Martin, Nutkitten's Jewelry
347. Nancy Boylan, Snazzy Doodle Designs
348. Penny Ilagan, A Crafty World
349. Christa Murphy, Adventures of One Beady Woman
350. Pamela Petry, Seeing is Believing
351. Kelley Fogle, My Life... One Bead at a Time
352. Heather DeSimone, The Beadin' Blog
353. Candice McGinnis, Craziness, The Theme of My Life
354. Chris White, Dzeyner Studio
355. Jill MacKay, Jill MacKay
356. Julie Jones, Juliery Jones
357. Laurie Hanna, Laurie's Jewel Box
358. Beth Bricker, Vintage Sweets
359. Barbara Judy, Beads of Spirit
360. Lesley Weir, Djinn Rummy
361. Jennifer Geldard, Torch Songs
362. Teri Baskett, Born to Be Worn
Friday, September 9, 2011
Meet The New Couple
Over two months ago, our family had the privilege of being at a wedding. Not just any wedding, but the wedding of our only daughter, Ashley and her best friend, Jeremy.Jeremy's parents were married in the LDS Washington DC Temple, and so were we. That's why they decided this was where they wanted to be married. So, the family members traveled from, Louisiana and Indiana to Washington DC.
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It was a beautiful sunny day, with just a small breeze. In attendance were not only both sets of parents but also two of Ashley's brothers, one of Jeremy's brothers and his wife, and also his sister and her husband.
Here is a picture of the newly married couple just behind the temple. It was a very nice area to take pictures.
The the colors she chose were bright yellow and turquoise, and the theme...butterflies.
A couple years ago, while Jeremy was on his mission in Chile, Ashley wrote a poem . They have known each other a long time, and started dating while still in high school. It has been quite the journey, and the poem is one I know you all will enjoy (it is toward the end of the blog). You will notice her engagement ring has butterflies on it. Instead of a diamond, a blue topaz was chosen (her birthstone).
Just a few days after the wedding, the first reception was enjoyed by all in Muncie, IN (Jeremy's hometown). About a month later, the second reception was here in Monroe, LA.
Just before the couple settled in their new home, I took her out by the bayou for her bridals. They came out really well.
Ashley picked out a dress that was just her style...not like any other we have seen. Long in the back and shorter in the front, it was able to show off her yellow shoes. The dress had a lace overlay, with just a small touch of sparkle. She fixed her hair a couple of different ways. At the wedding and Muncie reception, she wore her hair half pulled back with a barrette of white silk flowers. At the Monroe reception and her bridals, she wore a crown with blue and clear crystals. For jewelry, I made her a necklace, earring, bracelet set made of freshwater pearls, mother of pearls, and swarovski crystals.
So, now all the planning and traveling is over with, and the happy couple is busy working and going to school. I look at them, and think about how fast time goes. It does not seem that long ago that Bill and I were a newlywed couple. Twenty-eight years and four kids later, we are still very happy. I hope the best for this new couple. Someday, they will look back just was I have, and think.."Where has the time gone!?"
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