My family doesn’t read my blog…

October 12, 2008

October 13, 2007 to October 13, 2008 My blog is a year old today… I first started blogging on October 13, 2007, a whole year has passed and my focus has totally changed. My original intent was for my blog to be read by my children and their families, so they could experience what Mom […]

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I’ve Started My Holiday Shopping

September 23, 2008

I couldn’t think of a better way to start my holiday shopping than to participate in the Art Auction for Charity, this event was hosted and sponsored by a loving artist community! I’m the lucky winning bidder on three beautiful artwork pieces from the auction which will benefit the Georgia Graham Kidney Transplant Fund. Georgia […]

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A Trip to Columbus

September 19, 2008

Today we took a trip to Columbus, Georgia to attend a Airborne Military Graduation. . We stared off at 5:45 AM, a horrible early hour, but a long trip, and the Airborne Graduation starts at 9:00 AM. Our daughter Jennifer’s boyfriend is graduating today, time for family support. On the agenda was a graduation from […]

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Grandparents Day at Free Home Elementary School

September 10, 2008

Every year I look forward to Grandparents Day at my grandson Nathan’s elementary school, this year was no exception, this was my fifth year attending. I really don’t like having my picture taken, but I always look forward to having my picture taken on grandparent’s day. Nathan has now is in the 4th grade and […]

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Bead Swap

August 29, 2008

Wire Wrappers Anonymous “The Addictive Art of Wire Wrapped Jewelry” Well another swap…This one is a bead swap…. Twelve of us signed up for this swap. Rules were simple, just send your swapping beads to the swap Mom, and after all the beads were received she forwards the “Bead Box” to the first lucky participant, […]

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My First Wire Wrapped Pendant

August 28, 2008

Wire Wrappers Anonymous “There is no cure here, no twelve step program. Rather, we feed each others sickness and allow our Muses free rein! Wrappers of all levels are welcome. Whether your, a salty dog or a beginner just getting your footing come in and make yourself at home.” Wire Wrappers Anonymous is part of […]

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Art Auctions for Charity

August 11, 2008

Art Auctions for Charity“Caring Hands & Giving Hearts”Together we can make a Difference! Today is the first day…. Welcome to this exciting opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life! All proceeds from the sale of donated works of art will be sent to various charities. Art Auctions for Charity is a site to conduct […]

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Photography props and backgrounds

August 6, 2008

My thoughts… I’m practicing again with my photos… Backgrounds…. Many pictures of jewelry are done with solid background. Typically, a clean slate really focuses the attention on the piece not the background. I personally love black backgrounds, though some designers feel they are visually stale. If you have a flowery swirly jewelry design, with a […]

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A Game of Internet Tag!

August 5, 2008

I’m It…I’ve been tagged…eSMArts team member Tina of Links and Loops has tagged me… Here are the rules: 1) Link to the person who tagged you2) Post the rules on your blog (this is what you are now reading)3) Write 6 random things about yourself (see below)4) Tag 6 people at the end of your […]

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Egyptian Flower Princess

August 1, 2008

Behind the Mask – My Bead Embellishment Challenge The Beadin’ Path in Freeport, Maine issued a challenge to beadwork and fiber artists from all over the world: to accept, be inspired by and submit a mask for a show entitled Behind the Mask. Thirty Seven artists joined this challenge, creating beaded masks using varying techniques; […]

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