by Cindy on February 4, 2009
Notice a few changes around here? 🙂 How do you like the new layout and features here on the blog? I can thank Sara over at getpalmd for her technical assistance in updating my blog design. It was amazing to connect with someone who is all the way over in Helsinki, Finland. At just 20, she sure knows her way around any blog platform.
Two of my favorite new features remind me of windows. Now you can go window-shopping at my Etsy shop by just taking a glance over there to the right side bar. And over on the left there’s a window to the world…you can see who’s stoppiing by here with the live traffic feed. I know when I stop by my favorite blogs, it’s interesting to see who visits and where they came from. Now you’ll be less anonymous (whether or not you want to be!).
‘Til next time!
Cindy
by Cindy on January 30, 2009
I know that does sound like a silly title. But today I met an online-turned-in-person friend at Starbucks for some tea/cocoa. This jewelry making habit has led me to some interesting people over the last couple of years, and to some wonderful friends.
Take Jeanette, we began corresponding over the summer after she sent me a kind email out of the blue to congratulate me over my recent magazine tutorial publication. Very nice for a stranger to do. Soon after she was published in the same magazine and even made the cover. We’ve kept in touch via email and low and behold, we now live in the same city. What a coincidence. When you get to know someone online via beading forums and common blogs, you’d never guess you’d actually live close enough to meet. Today she showed me a beautiful new bracelet she created, just last night. It was so eye-catching that the fellow at the next table came over to ask if she had a business card and if she would create another one just for his wife (what a nice husband, eh?). She then pulled out her tools and some copper wire and we both tried to figure out a new wire link…not something I can do with just anyone. Last but not least, she brought a bag full of goodies…some new tools that I had ordered from her metal and wire shop, Fundametals.
I have a new wire bracelet to show off as well. I haven’t made a “Collector’s Club” bracelet in a while and it was fun to revisit one of my favorite designs. This heavy gauge wire bracelet features a collection of some classic links – the spring link, love knot, horse shoe and the caged bead. All favorites, all in one place!
Have a great weekend, and stay warm! …If you are reading this and living in CA, enjoy that sun!
by Cindy on January 28, 2009
In rain, wind, sleet or snow, USPS delivers!
We’ve had two snow days here in Virginia. I know, I know, nothing like up North, but hey, it’s our first big snow! And the kids got off from school for two days! They were SO happy. Two days without running around like a taxi for me. The only thing I had to do was take the kids to their iceskating lessons today! Sometimes the unexpected can be a good thing.
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