CAN'T WAIT

OK, I know I'm a little impatient, but I can't stand it anymore! I AM in the July issue of Bead Trends!!!!!!!FINALLY, my first publication!!!HOORAY!!! B U T , I still have not received my copy yet. UGH!! I had 5 minutes the other day on my lunch break and ran to the B & N and saw it there, quickly, but i do know that I saw it with my own eyes, 2 necklaces in the back of the magazine, not sure of the pages. Seems everyone I know on the blog has received their copy but me. Melissa from Chinook got her's a week ago Friday. I realize that I am on the other side of the country, but my friend Liz Revit, who lives about 2 miles from me, received her's the other day, so now I really can't stand it. BUT, I am very excited I'm published, and will be in the same magazine for a few months to come!! My ongoing work and blogging with everyone here has gotten me to this point and I thank everyone for encouraging me!! I look to the blog daily for your friendship and inspiration. Lately I have been working on a special project, so I can't really post anything, but I hope to have some new things soon.
And about my friend Liz, who lives close to me, but more importantly was my first jewelry teacher, first inspiration, first source of encouragement, and one of the most talented and kind people I know! She has a terrific bracelet in the July issue also, so check it out! Also, check out Liz's etsy store!!! She is involved in painting, jewelry making, cards, and has recently been published in the book "Earrings, Earrings, Earrings"! She's super talented and her work is so much fun, her pictures are so full of whimsy!! She has her hands in everything and does a great job at all of it! Liz is the reason I do what I do with jewelry. I have tremendous respect for her, and can never thank her enough!

A LOT OF LOVE

This is one sweet piece from Sweet Bead Studio!!
There is a LOT of love going around the blogs lately!!

Another fantastic giveaway from a fantastic artist...Cindy Wimmer!! Cindy, at Sweet Bead Studio is celebrating her website redesign by having a VERY generous giveaway! There will be 3 winners and the gifts are FANTASTIC!! Go there now to check it out!!! I'd also like to say that I'm speechless at all the generousity flowing around blogland and general good will. It makes me happy to see so many people so happy......thank you to all my friends and new ones that are giving me opportunities all the time to meet them and learn more!! Cindy , I'd be honored to own one of your pieces!!

A COLORFUL GIVEAWAY!

Leave it to Chrissie Grace to find the best shot of color for the summer...and some adorable inspiration and treats for your home! These are made by Michelle of Allen Designs!! I think they are fabulous....just what we all need.....fresh, vibrant, COLOR! And such beautiful designs also!!
Enter her giveaway and treat yourself!!

AGAIN WITH THE FLYING!

Kristen challenged us the other day to do what we think we can't. So it took me a little longer than anyone else but this is what I did. I know, I know...bizarre huh? Not sure I really like it...it's ok....but I'm happy I did it. Actually it was 2 challenges for me, because RED is a challenge in itself to me these days. It certainly sparked my interest in altered art and ATC's, which I will continue with..... For now I guess I just keep flying! Thanks Kristen!!
( click on the photo for a better look if you want, it says)

in dreams we catch glimpses of life larger than our own

I CAN FLY

I always wished I could, and I love birds for the fact that they can! How incredible would that be? My best friend told me as a very small girl, she jumped off the top of her stairs in the house because she TRULY believed she could fly! (BTW, she was fine). Erin, of Treasures-Found, speaks daily of the power of belief!! So when I saw this pendant from Julie Haymaker Thompson.....had to have it! This necklace came to me effortlessly...the pendant spoke. I've never worked with brass wire...I'm so much a silver girl, but it lent itself to this piece perfectly, as did Doreen Willey's polymer clay beads(so beautiful!), Gaea's crackle beads(so beautiful!), and Green Girl Studio's pewter bird(so beautiful!). So I made this necklace with and for the power of belief, belief you can fly, or the equivalent in life, if you believe!

OBJECTS AND ELEMENTS CHALLENGE

Yes, if you don't know by now, Objects and Elements design team is having a closure challenge for the month of June. Anyone up for that?!! I was , so I submitted a few already and think I might have more up my sleeve!!!! Check out their blog, and shop, and I guarantee you will not be dissapointed. There are soooooooo many great products you don't know where to look first, I've never seen anything like it! Plus check out the challenge entries and see if we can get some good creativity going, raise the bar, push the limit............. TRY!!!

Check out this design team for some terrific inspiration!


JUST DO IT!
there's still time!

PLAYING TAG

Cristi, from 2 if by Sea has tagged me for a meme! I don't usually do this, but what the heck, the silliness part intigued me. How you play.....

-List six silly things that make you happy

-Mention and link to the person who tagged you

-Tag six of your favorite bloggers to play


My silliness consists of:
1.Looking at birds in my backyard
2. Flea marketing
3. Eating cake
4.Leaving work early
5.Sleeping in late
6.Discovering new blog friends


I tag:
Renate of Put a little magic in your life
Julie of Julie Haymaker Thompson
Doreen of Dorren's Backyard Beads
Kristen of Waking Beauty Designs
Patti of The Joy of Nesting
Mari of Mis Amores