Monday, January 9, 2012

Motivation Monday - Cake Pops

Things that inspire me, color combinations I love, the music that rocks my studio and 
anything else that makes me want to jump up and make a bead!


What's motivating me today?  I don't know yet, but I better find something!  Whenever I'm stuck for ideas, I head over to pintrest. It's really a great place for inspiration! Maybe I'll try these?

And I think the music will be old school today:


Thanks for stopping by and stay motivated!

Friday, January 6, 2012

Relay for Life Fundraiser

I am getting a seriously late start on this!  I'm participating in the Anacortes Relay for Life again this year and I need to start working towards my goal of raising $200.00.  I have several items available for sale if you are interested in helping me reach my donation goal  :)

Two year calendars ~ 2012/2013 $4 each


Pink rubber Awareness bracelets with your choice of word:  Survivor, Faith, Hope or Strength 
$1.50

And Purple or Pink beaded bracelets with shell hearts, letters spelling Hope, and a silver hope/ribbon charm  $5.00


If you would like to make a donation and help me reach my goal please leave a comment here, send me an email, contact me on Facebook or through Etsy and tell me which item or items you would like and I will send you a Paypal invoice.  Shipping is included and every penny raised will go directly to Relay for Life. 

Thank you for helping me reach my goal and supporting the fight for more birthdays!

You can follow the progress of my team here:  Team Hope For Tomorrow



Featured Friday - Natural Illumination

Cool Handmade Stuff From Artists I Admire

Today's Featured Friday is Natural Illumination

My customer turned friend opened an Etsy shop yesterday!  She takes beautiful, tranquil photographs and incorporates inspirational quotes.   And she's super sweet!  :)

This one is my favorite!

Or maybe this one?!


It's so hard to choose!  But I've already placed a custom order ~ Yep, she will customize any photo to fit your favorite size, color tone, quote,and  picture combination. How cool is that!

What are you waiting for?  Go check out her shop!

Thanks for taking a peek ~ and check back next Friday for more fun, handmade finds!



Wednesday, January 4, 2012

What's Up Wednesday - The Flow

upcoming events, news, and interesting tidbits

I have an exciting announcement!  I'm very honored to have been included in The Flow Magazine's 7th Annual Gallery of Women in Glass!!  


I can't believe my work was included amid all the truly incredible, inspiring artists in this magazine!  If you have a copy of The Flow I'm number 81 on page 16.  


Thank you to The Flow ~ I can't tell you how thrilled I am!

Monday, January 2, 2012

Motivation Monday - Chinese Character Beads

Things that inspire me, color combinations I love, the music that rocks my studio and 
anything else that makes me want to jump up and make a bead!

The first Monday of 2012!  I'll be in the studio all day today and I'll be working on Chinese character beads since I have a special order and I need to replace some in my shop (plus, they're fun!).  

Here's one I already made:  Friend

Here's the special order character I'll try today: Unity

Whew, this one looks hard!


And I feel like rocking 2012 ~ so I think I'll crank a little Nickleback!

Thanks for stopping by and stay motivated!

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

And a very Happy Birthday to the love of my life and the most incredible man I've ever met!
(and he's pretty cute too!)
Dusty


As we end 2011 and look forward to what 2012 will bring, it seems everyone is making resolutions.  I gave up on resolutions years ago when I realized they rarely last more than a few weeks, and I'm not big on feeling like a failure.  I prefer to make plans.  According to Dictionary.com a plan is: a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making,etc., developed in advance.  This makes more sense to me. 

 So this year I plan to get back on the diet and exercise program that I used 2 years ago to lose 40 pounds (and then didn't stick to last year and gained 10 back) :(   And I plan to make this the year that Veda's Beads starts supporting me instead of just itself LOL!  I also intend to make plans to travel to my favorite place in the world again.  



So that's it in a nutshell.  Lose 20 pounds and sell enough beads to go back to Belize.  Sounds easy enough!  

Happy 2012! Let's go make it the best year ever!!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

What's Up Wednesday - Happy Holidays

What's Up Wednesday
upcoming events, news, and interesting tidbits


Merry Christmas!  
Happy Hanukkah!
Joyous Kwanzaa!
Happy Boxing Day!




No matter which Holiday you celebrate, I hope you all have a beautiful day surrounded by the happy laughter of the people you love!

I'll be taking a few days off to celebrate with my family, and then back in full swing next week. 

Wishing you peace, love and joy this holiday season!