by Cindy on March 29, 2009
If you’re stopping by to see what I’ve been up to, I’ll show you with a few pictures! It was a great weekend, busy from start to finish. On Friday night the older boys had their Boy Scouts Blue and Gold banquet. A bunch of fired up boys…lots of fun. There was a little draw back that evening though…when we attempted to go home at 9 p.m., we found our van door would not open which required poor Randy to work on it out in the rain for an hour. After buying a wire cutter, he fixed the problem. No more automatic door though…it’s manual until we get it fixed!
On Saturday I enjoyed a girls-only event. One of my best friends from high school is getting married this Spring, and it was bridal shower time! Other than my little guy in tow, it was a nice afternoon of ladies only. There was a delicious vegetable lasagna and yummy fruit punch. Nothing like good old fashioned shower games, housewares and a little lingerie mixed in. Check out the great big ribbon and bow bouquet made from all of the shower gifts!
On Sunday I had a nice afternoon out with my 6 year old son. He loves to come along to antique and craft shows. It may seem unusual for a little boy to enjoy these kinds of things, but he sure was a great companion for the afternoon. While at the Craftsmen’s Classic Arts and Crafts Festival, I enjoyed meeting a few jewelry designers, photographers and glass artists. I love how people enjoy sharing what they do. The highlight was visiting Lori Anderson’s booth…she has such beautiful jewelry (especially her chainmaille bracelets!). It’s great to visit with her from time to time as she lives on the Eastern Shore. It was her birthday and she wore the cutest b-day tiara.
I found a colorful aluminum wire necklace at the show that I thought would be great to wear this spring and summer. The necklace was made by Kazuko Fuller from Chesapeake, VA. Unfortunately she doesn’t have a website.
I also picked up some Easter gifts made by a husband and wife team. The husband cuts out each of the wooden shapes and the wife does all of the painting. How’s that for teamwork?
And saving the best for last, today is my husband’s BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday, Randy!! He’s going to enjoy the morning off from work on a field trip with a busload of first graders…heading off to see an exhibit on the Voices of Africa. And tonight we’re going to break a little bit from tradition and have a different kind of cake (can’t spoil it in case he reads this!).
Have a nice week!
by Cindy on March 27, 2009
Peeps…you know those sugary yellow marshmallow chicks that are in every Easter candy isle right about now? The Easter bunny always brought us Peeps. I’m not sure how many we really ever ate, but it just wouldn’t be the same if they weren’t tucked in our Easter baskets all the same. I’ve featured those famous Peeps in a sugar-free version, just in time for Easter.
I’ve been collecting a few Easter lampwork beads by Marilyn over at Novelty Beads and finally put them together in a sweet seasonal bracelet. Marilyn’s sculpted beads always amaze me. Just look at the detail in that carrot…how she made it so chubby with each individual leaf strand visible. And look at that adorable bunny created by Jena of Jenagirl Beads, complete with a button nose and rosy cheeks!
With everything I’ve had going on recently, I reminded myself that {hippity, hoppity} Easter’s on its way…and got to it to make something to celebrate the holiday!
Have a great weekend!
by Cindy on March 25, 2009
I can’t tell you when I won an award last. The only award I would probably win these days would have to do with being a mini-van driving Mom with the the most boys in tow! 🙂
Much to my surprise, Moon Stumpp of Mixed Media Jewelry passed this “Your Blog is Fabulous” award on to me. I’m hardly a blogger, but I gladly accept it! I have “known” Moon for quite some time. She makes incredible lampwork beads that are full of detail and cool color combinations. I just so happen to have a project that involves her beads that will be revealed – I hope- over the summer!!
I would like to pass on this award to two special ladies who have had an influence in my pursuit of creativity in the world of jewelry design. I have been following their blogs for a very long time.
Kerry Bogert of KABS Creative Concepts. I’ve been a fan of Kerry’s blog since the very beginning of my jewelry designing days …going on four years now. When you visit Kerry’s blog you’ll be drawn right in to her world at a personal level….and you’ll be amazed at her range of work (from lampwork beads and wirework jewelry to beautiful knit projects and mixed media collage). I’m so proud to call her a friend!
Deryn Mentock of Something Sublime. I have been following Deryn’s blog for quite some time now too. Her work is captivating. Deryn inspires many of us not only through her beautiful blog, but by generously sharing her work in publications and as an instructor (too bad she’s no where near the East Coast!). Deryn’s blog is visually sensational, and sure does wonders for your mind and spirit as well.
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