My Mom came over to see Bailey and while she was here I finished this bracelet that I had started a couple of nights ago. The pattern is in the February/March 2008 issue of Beadworks Magazine. I love the way it turned out and will probably make more of these. It was fairly easy and fun to make.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
January 31, 2008 - 2
My Mom came over to see Bailey and while she was here I finished this bracelet that I had started a couple of nights ago. The pattern is in the February/March 2008 issue of Beadworks Magazine. I love the way it turned out and will probably make more of these. It was fairly easy and fun to make.
Happy Half Birthday Bailey!
Bailey is six months old today. Every month we take these pictures I can't believe she is a month older. Time just keeps going faster and faster. She looked so sweet in her pink dress. We put her red patent shoes on after the pictures but she still is adorable.January 31, 2008
Ok, I am on a roll now. This picture is of the ring I made for the ring swap on Bead Fanatics group on MSN. I think it turned out pretty good. Some of the ring patterns were glittery with big crystals and I just did not like them. I do like the look of this one and I love bugle beads. I made the same ring for my two swap partners. I hope they like them! I got the pattern from the February/March 2008 issue of Beadworks. They are called Flirty Flower Rings. The pattern called for much larger crystals that what I used but I didn't have the size the pattern called for so I improvised.
This is a better picture of the swap items I received from Jayne. You can see the pretty pink color in this picture.This week is dragging by. Yesterday I woke up and thought it was Saturday. I leave early Monday morning and am so excited I could bust! My clothes are packed just have to pack my carry on. Will have to wait till the last minute for that as I hope I will be taking pictures right up until the time I leave.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
January 30, 2008
Ok, I have four pictures today. Makes up for some of the days I was feeling punky. The first picture is the swap I received. It does not show up nearly as pretty as in person. It is light pink and way cool. Thanks Jayne!
On Tuesday I stopped by my Mom's and helped her take pictures of her baby blankets. She has ten done and I took two pictures of each one. They are all works of art. She is going to try and sell them on eBay. I love this one with all the different colors.
This is my small gift that I made for Valentine's Day. It is a tin with chocolate nuggets wrapped with paper, a paper tote and a card. I ran out of white grograin ribbon so that meant a trip to A.C. Moore (darn!) I made 7 sets of these and a couple of extra cards. It's the first time I have stamped in ages. It felt good. Now, when I get back from Tucson I will get my craft area cleaned up and stamp and scrapbook on a regular basis. I got the rest of my organizers from Oriental Traders and ordered some magazine holders in the same type material so I have no excuses for not getting it done!
And I saved the best for last. Miss Bailey in lime green and hot pink. Could she be any cuter? Her mama painted her fingernails black and her toenails pink. She has way too much time on her hands!Sunday, January 27, 2008
January 27, 2008
I was doing really well on my picture and post a day but fell behind. I told Dave I was going to run away to a deserted island with no phone, no kids or baby, no road construction (which starts outside my livingroom at 7 a.m. Monday thru Saturday) and no dogs. Although I love my kids, my grandbaby and my dogs, they all take up an enormous amount of my time. I am feeling like it would be easier to go to work all day than deal with the day to day things I am dealing with. It seemed a lot easier when I was younger. I am hoping my week in Tucson with none of this stress to deal with will give me a better mind set.
The one good thing I did finish this week is my swap for a friend. She and I met on one of the beading groups and decided to do our own thing as far as a swap. We are doing a Valentine's themed swap and this is what I came up with. I hope she likes it:
The pattern for the bracelet came out of Issue #15 and is called Garnet Heart Bracelet by Sandra D Halpenny. I then took an individual heart motif and created my necklace and earrings. It is going in the mail tomorrow so she should receive it in plenty of time for Valentine's Day.
I am also working on some stamped cards and gifts for Valentine's Day. I will take a picture and post them tomorrow. I need to get one set finished to take with me to Tucson. I have to make a trip to A.C. Moore tomorrow for some more ribbon. Why is it you can have hundreds of yards of ribbon but not enough of the one you want?
Something to do...
I found this on Jennifer's blog and it looked like fun.
1. What is your occupation? Right now I am unemployed. I was in accounting but I think if I go back to work I will try retail again. I would love to get a job at A.C. Moore.
2. What color are your socks right now? boring beige
3. What are you listening to right now? kids playing outside, Bailey "talking" upstairs
4. What was the last thing that you ate? We had a late breakfast at Cracker Barrel - I had a Sunrise Sampler - two eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, hash brown casserole, and grits. YUM!
5. Can you drive a stick shift? Yup.
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? My favorite color is blue, so probably a bright blue color
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Dave, he is bringing home steak for dinner.
8. How old are you today? 45
9. Favorite drink? diet root beer or iced tea
10. What is your favorite sport to watch? I don't have a favorite to watch, I will watch football, hockey or baseball
11. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes, just bought some dye at Wal Mart today.
12. Favorite Pets? Cats
13. Favorite food? Lots of favorites, a good steak, Mexican
14. What was the last movie you watched? Alvin and the Chipmunks. Cute!
15. Favorite holiday of the year? Christmas
16. What do you do to vent anger? Work on a craft project, take a bath, talk to my mom or Dave.
17. Favorite childhood toy? Barbies. I played with them until I was 12 and discovered boys!
18. What is your favorite, fall or spring? I love both! Spring smells so good and Fall is so great after our hot summers!
19. Hugs or kisses? both from Dave, hugs from everyone else
20. Cherries or Blueberries? Neither!
21. Who is most likely to respond via blog? Who knows?
22. Living arrangements? Townhouse with Dave, three growing kids, a grandbaby, two dogs and two cats. Too many people and pets in one 3 bedroom place!
23. When was the last time you cried? I don't remember the last time I cried but the way the week has gone it might be today.
24. What is on the floor of your closet? All sorts of stuff, shoes, clothes that don't fit, suitcases.
25. Favorite smells? Laundry that has been hung out to dry, jasmine, gardenia, Dave when he gets out of the shower, Bailey
26. What did you do last night? Ran some errands, took the boys to see Alvin and the Chipmunks, had dinner at Chik-fil-a.
27. What inspires you? Music, other people's blogs
28. What are you afraid of? heights, deep water
29. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? cheese burgers
30. Favorite dog breed? Since I have two dogs I have to have two favorite breeds - Teacup Yorkie and Shitzu.
31. How many years at your current job? I have worked in accounting for over 10 years
32. Favorite place you've ever been? Aiken, SC
33. How many states have you lived in? Two, Pennsylvania and Florida
34. Favorite day of the week? Sunday - it's the only day I know I will get to spend time with Dave.
35. Ever driven motorcycle or heavy machinery? Never driven but have been on a motorcycle and a four wheeler.
36. Who's your favorite NFL team? Washington Redskins
37. Do you have a house phone that is not cordless? Yes, an M & M one. Works well when there is a hurricane and no power!
Now that you've read this, consider yourself Tagged and put it on your blog!
1. What is your occupation? Right now I am unemployed. I was in accounting but I think if I go back to work I will try retail again. I would love to get a job at A.C. Moore.
2. What color are your socks right now? boring beige
3. What are you listening to right now? kids playing outside, Bailey "talking" upstairs
4. What was the last thing that you ate? We had a late breakfast at Cracker Barrel - I had a Sunrise Sampler - two eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, hash brown casserole, and grits. YUM!
5. Can you drive a stick shift? Yup.
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? My favorite color is blue, so probably a bright blue color
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Dave, he is bringing home steak for dinner.
8. How old are you today? 45
9. Favorite drink? diet root beer or iced tea
10. What is your favorite sport to watch? I don't have a favorite to watch, I will watch football, hockey or baseball
11. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes, just bought some dye at Wal Mart today.
12. Favorite Pets? Cats
13. Favorite food? Lots of favorites, a good steak, Mexican
14. What was the last movie you watched? Alvin and the Chipmunks. Cute!
15. Favorite holiday of the year? Christmas
16. What do you do to vent anger? Work on a craft project, take a bath, talk to my mom or Dave.
17. Favorite childhood toy? Barbies. I played with them until I was 12 and discovered boys!
18. What is your favorite, fall or spring? I love both! Spring smells so good and Fall is so great after our hot summers!
19. Hugs or kisses? both from Dave, hugs from everyone else
20. Cherries or Blueberries? Neither!
21. Who is most likely to respond via blog? Who knows?
22. Living arrangements? Townhouse with Dave, three growing kids, a grandbaby, two dogs and two cats. Too many people and pets in one 3 bedroom place!
23. When was the last time you cried? I don't remember the last time I cried but the way the week has gone it might be today.
24. What is on the floor of your closet? All sorts of stuff, shoes, clothes that don't fit, suitcases.
25. Favorite smells? Laundry that has been hung out to dry, jasmine, gardenia, Dave when he gets out of the shower, Bailey
26. What did you do last night? Ran some errands, took the boys to see Alvin and the Chipmunks, had dinner at Chik-fil-a.
27. What inspires you? Music, other people's blogs
28. What are you afraid of? heights, deep water
29. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? cheese burgers
30. Favorite dog breed? Since I have two dogs I have to have two favorite breeds - Teacup Yorkie and Shitzu.
31. How many years at your current job? I have worked in accounting for over 10 years
32. Favorite place you've ever been? Aiken, SC
33. How many states have you lived in? Two, Pennsylvania and Florida
34. Favorite day of the week? Sunday - it's the only day I know I will get to spend time with Dave.
35. Ever driven motorcycle or heavy machinery? Never driven but have been on a motorcycle and a four wheeler.
36. Who's your favorite NFL team? Washington Redskins
37. Do you have a house phone that is not cordless? Yes, an M & M one. Works well when there is a hurricane and no power!
Now that you've read this, consider yourself Tagged and put it on your blog!
Friday, January 25, 2008
Friday's Feast 1/25/08
Feast One Hundred & Seventy Seven
Appetizer How many times per day do you usually laugh?
At least 2-3, at Bailey, at Brent, at Dave, at my life.
Soup What do your sunglasses look like?
I have a couple pair but my fav are a big chunky pair with burgundy frames. Since I like them so much they will turn up missing - possibly in my daughter's car??
Salad You win a free trip to anywhere on your continent, but you have to travel by train. Where do you go? Right now if I won a free trip I would go anywhere!
Main Course Name one thing you consider a great quality about living in your town/city. The weather - it is going to be 73 today!
Dessert If the sky could be another color, what color do you think would look best? Can't mess with God's plan. Blue is perfect and my favorite color too!
Appetizer How many times per day do you usually laugh?
At least 2-3, at Bailey, at Brent, at Dave, at my life.
Soup What do your sunglasses look like?
I have a couple pair but my fav are a big chunky pair with burgundy frames. Since I like them so much they will turn up missing - possibly in my daughter's car??
Salad You win a free trip to anywhere on your continent, but you have to travel by train. Where do you go? Right now if I won a free trip I would go anywhere!
Main Course Name one thing you consider a great quality about living in your town/city. The weather - it is going to be 73 today!
Dessert If the sky could be another color, what color do you think would look best? Can't mess with God's plan. Blue is perfect and my favorite color too!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
January 22, 2008
Some days it is easier to take a picture than others. Today was an easy day. We celebrated Brent's birthday. He turned 12 on January 12th but since he was with his dad until yesterday we celebrated late. He wanted to go to a restaurant called Boston Beer Garden. It was a noisy sports bar and the food was ok. We stopped at Sweetbay and got a Carvel ice cream cake and met my mom at home and had cake and presents. Other than Brent copping an attitude about not being able to play with his new stuff we had a nice evening.Today I have a long list of things to do. I received my package with my connectors for my wire cubes yesterday so I will put them together and put stuff on them. I ordered more storage containers from Oriental Traders but it won't ship till 1/31/08 so probably won't get anything more done with them until I get back. I also need to start packing. I am working on laundry so as soon as it is done I can get my packing started. I am so excited about my trip!!!!!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
January 21, 2008 - 2
You never know what your teenage son will think to do! Brandon got home from school and decided to stuff all four animals into Buddy's cage. No one was happy!Monday, January 21, 2008
January 21, 2008
It is two weeks and counting until I go to Tucson to visit my best bud Wendy and go to the bead show. I am so excited! But on the other hand I am stressing about all the things I need to get finished before I leave or shortly after I get home. My list includes: (in no particular order)
1.) Beaded ring swap (2 partners)
2.) Beaded purple swap (3 items)
3.) Beaded necklace, bracelet and earring swap
4.) Celebrate Brent's birthday (happening this week)
5.) Finish my organization of the office area (this turned into a much bigger project that I anticipated!)
6.) Get my eBay stuff put in the right size boxes to fit on the shelves in the garage.
7.) Presents made for the kids, family and friends for Valentine's Day
8.) **Surprise** present made for Dave for Valentine's Day
9.) Packing for a week away
And the list does not include my normal cooking, cleaning, watching Bailey and spending time with Brandon and Brent when they get back this afternoon! And poor Dave, I need to spend some quality time with him too! Oh, and taking Nicole back and forth to work until her car is out of the shop! YIKES! I am starting to stress out. I need to make a timeline list so I get the things done in some order. I am sure I can take either some of the swaps or my **surprise** gift for Dave with me to AZ.
1.) Beaded ring swap (2 partners)
2.) Beaded purple swap (3 items)
3.) Beaded necklace, bracelet and earring swap
4.) Celebrate Brent's birthday (happening this week)
5.) Finish my organization of the office area (this turned into a much bigger project that I anticipated!)
6.) Get my eBay stuff put in the right size boxes to fit on the shelves in the garage.
7.) Presents made for the kids, family and friends for Valentine's Day
8.) **Surprise** present made for Dave for Valentine's Day
9.) Packing for a week away
And the list does not include my normal cooking, cleaning, watching Bailey and spending time with Brandon and Brent when they get back this afternoon! And poor Dave, I need to spend some quality time with him too! Oh, and taking Nicole back and forth to work until her car is out of the shop! YIKES! I am starting to stress out. I need to make a timeline list so I get the things done in some order. I am sure I can take either some of the swaps or my **surprise** gift for Dave with me to AZ.
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