THE BIRDS AND THE BEADS

This is how it all came together with Doreen's fabulous beads and a pendant by Jennifer Stumpf, and a link inspired by Kristen. To be on etsy later tonight!

AMELIA

Being a Gemini means that i can change my mind a lot, and i do!
I constantly go back and forth between
contemporary and old, the past few days i was feeling nostalgic i guess. I think because Easter is close and i think of my family. Above all, family and health are precious to me. This is named Amelia for my grandmother, whom i only remember by photos, but i live in the house that she lived in and i feel her with me all the time!

THE THREE AMIGOS (kinda!)

These are our three dogs, actually, the jack russell is mine, his name is Ike, the miniature long haired dachsund is my daughter's, his name is Iggy, and the boston terrier is my parents, his name is Duke. I live next to my parents so they all share the same yard. Ike is old and is almost blind, he doesn't like to be bothered, and he is my buddy!! Iggy bothers him a lot...so he just tolerates it and growls a lot! Iggy is the sweetest and most lovable dog ever BUT he is BIG BIG trouble, he is only 2. Duke is just goofy and pretty much likes everybody and is very good friends with Iggy! This is what i have to contend with, but i do love them and they always make the day exciting!!

PERENNIAL

Still trying to coax spring here into my backyard, yesterday it was a wonderful 60 something degree day, today torrential rains, 40's and colder weather is coming. I just felt that if i concentrated on good , positive and spring thoughts, maybe it will help! The colors of this chalcedony feel so peaceful to me? What do you think?

CHOCOLATE AND STEEL

More giveaways....I can't believe it!! Christine over at chocolate and steel is having a giveaway, a beautiful one at that!! It's just a beautiful necklace, go on over and check it out!

PRESENTS!

WHO DOESN'T LIKE PRESENTS?!! I just love them, and got some real good ones! Doreen of Backyard Beads sent me some of her fabulous clay beads that are just beyond my wildest dreams...so incredible, such incredible talent, I just wanted to share because i can't thank her enough!! Then, as if i wasn't jumping for joy from Doreen, i got Kristen's trade in the mail today, and oooohhhh , sooooooo sooooo beautiful!! I love to just touch both of these things, Doreen's beads are so smooth and silky......Kristen's fibers are so warm and fuzzy, and they both feel equally good at the same time! Kristen's has lusious beads attached, and Doreen's are waiting to be attached to something luscious. I'm almost beside myself!! Am i crazy?! I don't care if i am because it feels good, as all of you have made me feel.. Thank you!!

EARTH AND SKY

Just posted on etsy today, earth meets sky, sleek meets organic! I might have to take these back for myself!! Seriously though, i'm kidding. I love creating jewelry, but to me it's all about satisfying a creative need and more importantly making someone else happier somehow! Have a happy day everyone!