Life has become unexpectedly busy!

With the nice weather comes busy days! I find that I am on here less now that it is so nice outside! So once a day, probably eavnings I'll be on here (maybe twice a day/mornings).

My daughters school had a carnival the other night, and it seems like it went pretty good! Kids had a blast and I think the adults did too :o) I know Kira had fun!   They had a silent auction and then items that you could put your name in for to win- we wond three of the items somehow! lol  But I won a great prize for myself shampoo/conditioner w/ a gc to a place that does things like body wraps and stone massage...things like that- so hopefully I can put some money aside to use the gc by the 12th! I am excited to use it :o)

These are the cupcake cones Kira decorated with grandma....She did a good job!!

 All her prizes from the night!

Finally the night is done and we are relaxing on the porch <3

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Here's some things I've been working on lately....

After 1 yr of trying a few times, I finally have peyote stitch figured out! yay! Here's a few of the bracelets I've already done!

I've also been working on some hair accessories, here's a few of them!

 This clip used to be a clip on earring! I made one into a hair clip, and the other is a ring! (you'll see them together in the next photo). I also have a broach that goes with it and plan on making a necklace with it, and sell them as a set when it's done!

Found some cute buttons and decided to use them!

Mothers Day Sunday

I hope that everyone is having a wonderful day today! 

This morning I was up early for an out of town soccer game. I was the first one there- lol Set up the field and waited for everyone else to arrive. We didn't win this game, but the kids did really well this game! Kira even scored a goal! So proud of her for that!!! I think I am even enjoying being assistant coach!

It rained so bad yesterday that I thought we would have bad weather again today, but we are fortunate that it's not been that bad of a day.......little sprinkle's here and there, but for the most part it was good.

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I've been working on a few different items of jewelry lately, been finding it a little tough though....almost like writers block!  I think i will begin going to the farmers market here soon, as I need to make some extra money and want to get selling my jewelry!

This necklace is cute...the stuff I got from the art store here, is interesting to work with.... It's comes in a tube shape and is like a netting- you slip beads into it to make something. In between the beads I used a large hole bead to space it out....there are different types of netting- one is clear like in the picture, then there's one with silver flecks and one with gold flecks.... It switches up a plain bead and give's it texture at the same time!

What else....oh yeah, this is what I am trying to work on right now..... I'm having trouble finding the right glue that will work for my items- but I am wanting to do some hair accessories...here's what I've done so far....

Softwater pearls with glass seed beads from NewYork <3

This last photo is a pendant....Using thicker wire and thin wire, then I added some saphire on it.... i will just add it to a black chain, unless someone want's the pendant alone or on a silver chain.







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I also want to share a shop I found and have fallen in LOVE with! This lady is so talented and I love her creations!! You should check it out!

Little Clay creations she made!!! Aren't they awesome!!

                

I just LOVE frogs!!

                         An Adorable Bear!

 Amazing details on these beads!!!!! There must be a great amount of time on beads like this!

You can find many of other items that are unique also!
            Facebook    Visit; Artful Housewife

            Etsy             Visit Mary----> The Clay Loft                   

Hope that you've all enjoyed my blog today!!! Have a great Sunday!

Giveaway Winners!

I was going to announce winners on FB but I figured that I'd do it on here instead! Hope you all dont mind! <3 I want to start out by thanking all our sponsors, cause without you we wouldn't have had these awesome giveaway prizes for everyone!!

Amanda's Crafty Creations  ; Nicole Lauber-It Works!  ;  Beautify With Mark ; Mama Luna's ; Makamae's Jewels ; Online Tutoring By Maggie ; Journey Barefoot ; Aliette Designs ; Tutu Cute ; Crazy Insanity Creations ;  EA Jewelry ;  Happy Hippo Boutique ;  Simply Sweet Boutique & Consignment ;  Earrings A Day ; Heavenly Scents

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 So with the thankyou's out of the way, let's begin with announcing the winners, shall we!?

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Winner; Kelly Smith
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Winner;  Donnisha Cherelle Jones

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Winner; Jamie Zagarich Mahlum

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Winner; Heather Stevens

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To everyone who entered for the Mark Jacobs wallets- The winner for that will be announced Next saturday to keep your eye on that!   Super Model Blogger

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I would like to thank everyone for trying to help me win that Itunes Gift Card- but I've decided  not to worry about it...i can't compeat with  a comment that has 70 likes on it!  But I said I'd pick a winner from all that help me....random.org here I come! .....
        Winner of a suprize gift from me is; Terri Hays
Congrats Terri! (on my fb page there's a contact tab on the left- I just will need your mailing address)

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Once again Congratulations to all the winners of the giveaway! Be sure to contact your sponsor on their page to let them know it was you who won!!

I love to hear your insight!

So today is going to be a more personal blog.....I need to hear your feedback on this- and share with others as I dont know what to do.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Okay-

Do you think a person has the right to take away your rights?  (I know this alone doesn't make sense- so I will elaborate for you all)

The story-
Your  family backround isn't that great (you love your mother but she is mentally unstable- has been all your life). She has a bf (been with her for about 5yrs- he's a scum bag). Long story short one night he egged you on- to the point where you'd lose it on him- so there's a physical altercation- he chokes you, you hit him with a bat to get him to let go of you (though you barely can do that because you are light headed). Rest of your family is the same way as your mother and boyfriend.... Basically they have to be in the middle of something that is going on- look at me kind of thing.

So you decide to stay  away from all family members. 5yrs later you find out your mother is ill- I mean really ill! She's at the stage where nothing can be done- she leaves the hospital to live out the rest of her days (stage 4 cancer).

So even though things have been strained all your life you can't change the fact that you love your mother, always have.... When your grandmother says she wants you to visit your mother and mentions it to your mother--- first thing that's said is from the boyfriend "if he comes anywhere near here/her/us I'll call the police"!

So this goes back to the question at the beginning again.... Does someone have the right to take your right's away- your right to see your mother for the last time.

What would you do in this situation??  I am stumped on this!  I've known in all of 10yrs of being with my husband, that no matter what crap he's goes through with his mother and grandparents and sister- he loves them very much (he can't really hide that from me).

Please share this with others and leave your veiw or feedback, as I dont even know what to say to my own husband. I know we'll be going to the funeral- and I know it'll cause a commotion, which i dont really care about..but he has the right to see his mother... she's weak and just agree's with her boyfriend, has since the beginning...... it's sad though.

So far my hubby is doing okay- really holding it in though... As far as I am concerned he has the right to see his mother...but if she is agreeing with the boyfriend nothing can be done. It's not like we can sneak to her place, her bf will always be there sense he's on income assistance.

In advance thanks for reading my blog today and thanks for your feedback! I really need it at this time!!

I feel helpless

My next post will have some of my newer jewelry on it for yo uall <3 thank-you!

A few photo's for you to enjoy!

Today's been an alright day for myself.... just trying to organize some things and get a few things done. Got some new photo's that I will be adding to facebook of necklaces and such, I've also been doing some crocheting- did some scrubbies, I'll share those photo's too!!

This next couple of weeks I will be working on some new items, as soon the farmers market will be beginning again! This year I am really excited about it :o) I am sharing a table with an older lady who's such a doll! So I'll be sure to take some photo's of that too!\

This is the Oreo Cookie scrubby

Then I did a sandal next!

I thought that they worked out pretty good! So I'm going to venture out and make a few more of them maybe for my nieces and nephew! They are a big hit in my house- I'm not sure who like's them better my hubby or my daughter! lol
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I have also some photo's of my newest jewelry items.

I love this necklace cause it's my favorite color!

This next photo, is a necklace that I of course also love! The tiny details with the wire is all hand made- the only part I didn't make myself is the jump rights and clasp.

I have another one...but I can't spoil all the fun, can I?!?!

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Lastly I just want to share a link with everyone

Ashley is selling thirty-one products to raise money for relay!! It'll be going on till May 7th! So if you are planning on purchasing, Use the link and as long as you see Ashley's name it'll go through properly. You choose what you want and when you go through the checkout, a certain percent will go towards the relay!
  use the link I have added to make your purchase now!

Clicke here to make a purchase now!! 

Even if you personally aren't making a purchase, spread the word to others! It's always nice to help raise money for a good cause!

I have fallen wayside! But here I am- FINALLY!

I have not been keeping my end of the bargain- every three days- Lets see if I can get in gear here!
Spring break is over, and things are slowly getting back into gear!

I have been working on some different items lately, I will share them with you- I have yet to put them up for sale in my shop (I will start putting the new items on Etsy throughout the next few days!).
A cabachon link bracelet <3

I also have a few events I am working on, two for Sumthing Purdy and one for Earrings A Day.

I have my first big giveaway coming up! My 1100 fan giveaway :o) (which I am trying to figure out how I have to do it, since there are a TON of facebook rules as to how to run them..... so confusing at times)

Second I want to do something big for Mother's day! I have the idea all figured out, just need LOTS of vendors! I want to do bingo games all day long

Thridly for Earrings a Day-
 I would like to do a fundraising auction! (this date isn't set yet, but I am aiming for mid May- I am thinking of the beginning of next month to put it up) All proceeds will go into the fund for the charity!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE NOTE NOW! ALL VENDOR THAT ARE INTERESTED!

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