I found it odd that there was a noticeable lack of dichroic glass artists at the show.
One of the things I wanted was dichroic glass cabs.
And very little to be found.
Guess I will hit ebay.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
What did I buy?
Crystals -- tiny tiny TINY ones.
oh me Lordy, I do love me some tiny crystals.
And hot fix crystals too.
And some pearls, seeds, and some odd little things to use in quirky little places.
This time my color chart was quite different and a tiny bit out of my comfort zone -- but I am feeling good about it
Vivid purple, golds, margarita greens.
And then there is that whole green group -- so that I can finish a bracelet for ME !
We discovered that I do not keep anything for me -- and I had almost nothing of my creations to wear to the show.
I need to be on a quest for myself.
Now I am on a kick of wanting to wire crochet again -- I did one necklace for myself over a year ago.
Looks like I will have to re-teach myself.
And that whole turn part looks a bit intimidating.
But I will buy some cheap wire from Michael's and work on it.
Then there is the purse I need to finish for myself.
And a bracelet for a co-worker/friend.
OH and either a pin or bracelet for me -- I am thinking bracelet as I have some ideas re racing silks.
Sheesh!
so much and not enough time.
oh me Lordy, I do love me some tiny crystals.
And hot fix crystals too.
And some pearls, seeds, and some odd little things to use in quirky little places.
This time my color chart was quite different and a tiny bit out of my comfort zone -- but I am feeling good about it
Vivid purple, golds, margarita greens.
And then there is that whole green group -- so that I can finish a bracelet for ME !
We discovered that I do not keep anything for me -- and I had almost nothing of my creations to wear to the show.
I need to be on a quest for myself.
Now I am on a kick of wanting to wire crochet again -- I did one necklace for myself over a year ago.
Looks like I will have to re-teach myself.
And that whole turn part looks a bit intimidating.
But I will buy some cheap wire from Michael's and work on it.
Then there is the purse I need to finish for myself.
And a bracelet for a co-worker/friend.
OH and either a pin or bracelet for me -- I am thinking bracelet as I have some ideas re racing silks.
Sheesh!
so much and not enough time.
Friday things
Colleen and I went to Beadfest in Philly, on Friday.
Our yearly trek.
Our yearly epsioe fo "Thelma and Louise" on the road.
As usual, it was a good trip, filled with much laughter, many beads, sore feet and knee's.
And then there are the other issues.
Other issues?
Yeah, like our argument over who would be who?
She's always the "L" names..
She's always Lucy.
and Laverne.
And she wants to be Louise.
I never get to be "L" names when we have a road trip.
This time she decided that I had to be Cletus and she got to be Bandit.
You know, a la "Smokey and The Bandit".
I guess there is something to be said for me NOT being pigeonholed in the Jackie Gleason character.
And then there's the whole "Rocky" theme that I am compelled to sing every time, I mean EVERY time we pass near the Philadelphia Art Museum.
Now she's making up words to make me laugh so that I will quit singing.
That works.
We had a wonderful time seeing Betcey and Nikia.
We made a couple of new friends.
Hell, we listened to people bitch about their local bead societies.
And we spent sizeable dollars.
I got a new toy -- a hot fix crystal thing -- looks like I may be "blinging" some things.
Look out cat.........
and pug
and poodle.
All and all, a good time was had by all.
Our yearly trek.
Our yearly epsioe fo "Thelma and Louise" on the road.
As usual, it was a good trip, filled with much laughter, many beads, sore feet and knee's.
And then there are the other issues.
Other issues?
Yeah, like our argument over who would be who?
She's always the "L" names..
She's always Lucy.
and Laverne.
And she wants to be Louise.
I never get to be "L" names when we have a road trip.
This time she decided that I had to be Cletus and she got to be Bandit.
You know, a la "Smokey and The Bandit".
I guess there is something to be said for me NOT being pigeonholed in the Jackie Gleason character.
And then there's the whole "Rocky" theme that I am compelled to sing every time, I mean EVERY time we pass near the Philadelphia Art Museum.
Now she's making up words to make me laugh so that I will quit singing.
That works.
We had a wonderful time seeing Betcey and Nikia.
We made a couple of new friends.
Hell, we listened to people bitch about their local bead societies.
And we spent sizeable dollars.
I got a new toy -- a hot fix crystal thing -- looks like I may be "blinging" some things.
Look out cat.........
and pug
and poodle.
All and all, a good time was had by all.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
What I'm doing.....
Because my project for BFAC is finished, I thought I would zip back and work on the purse that I started in Sherri's class.
Alas, that didn't work.
I wasn't feeling the love for what I started.
Colleen helped me to "allow" myself to start over.
(when we go to Beadfest tomorrow, I am going to look for new colors).
In the meantime, I am working on a freeform bracelet for me !!
Alas, that didn't work.
I wasn't feeling the love for what I started.
Colleen helped me to "allow" myself to start over.
(when we go to Beadfest tomorrow, I am going to look for new colors).
In the meantime, I am working on a freeform bracelet for me !!
ACK !!
What happened to my drive?
what happened to my discipline with posting?
Methinks work and life got in the way.
Well, and I've been working, with Colleen, to get the BFAC items logged in!
Back to it.
I'll be more faithful!
what happened to my discipline with posting?
Methinks work and life got in the way.
Well, and I've been working, with Colleen, to get the BFAC items logged in!
Back to it.
I'll be more faithful!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Pittsburgh
Colleen and I arrived safely in Pittsburgh.
I had forgotten how beautiful the countryside is.
'The mountains were a nice remembrance too !
We went exploring last night before we settled in at the hotel.
BTW, got a great rate from Travelocity for 3 nights at a Wyndam.
I found several places I would like to shoot pictures but am not so sure of the safety factor.
The good news is is that I have Colleen with me and that is good!
We stopped at "Dozen Bakery" because the ratings were so good.
"I" was disappointed.
Had been craving a German Chocolate cake for weeks, simply WEEKS. I picked up one and the cake was terrible.
Frosting was good but the cake was awful.
Colleen got some strange cornflake peanut butter chocolate concoction and liked it.
I'm not sure I would go back ---- but they did have a savory pesto scone that I was curious about ......
Today we have day 1 of our class with Sherry Serafini.
She's a fabulous artist and a good friend.
I am looking forward to some serious inspiration!
I had forgotten how beautiful the countryside is.
'The mountains were a nice remembrance too !
We went exploring last night before we settled in at the hotel.
BTW, got a great rate from Travelocity for 3 nights at a Wyndam.
I found several places I would like to shoot pictures but am not so sure of the safety factor.
The good news is is that I have Colleen with me and that is good!
We stopped at "Dozen Bakery" because the ratings were so good.
"I" was disappointed.
Had been craving a German Chocolate cake for weeks, simply WEEKS. I picked up one and the cake was terrible.
Frosting was good but the cake was awful.
Colleen got some strange cornflake peanut butter chocolate concoction and liked it.
I'm not sure I would go back ---- but they did have a savory pesto scone that I was curious about ......
Today we have day 1 of our class with Sherry Serafini.
She's a fabulous artist and a good friend.
I am looking forward to some serious inspiration!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Updates
The heat continues and is estimated to be WICKED this week.
Near 100 most days this week with ongoing humidity.
ICK !
It was a quiet 4th of July in my world.
Nothing wrong with that!
I am remembering my grandparents -- this holiday was always a big thing.
Because he was a memeber of the VFW and American Legion, my grandfather always had me out helping him to set up flags.
And my grandmothers birthday was July 4 -- so we always had a great time.
Work is good - busy busy BUSY !!!
We have an audit this week.
Friday Colleen and I leave for Pittsburgh.
Will be back on Sunday.
I am excited but also a bit apprehensive.
She says I worry too much.
Maybe I do.
My BFAC is coming along.
I need some jump rings and hope to find them this weekend.
Hopefully will get them, add and be DONE within the next two (2) weeks.
Near 100 most days this week with ongoing humidity.
ICK !
It was a quiet 4th of July in my world.
Nothing wrong with that!
I am remembering my grandparents -- this holiday was always a big thing.
Because he was a memeber of the VFW and American Legion, my grandfather always had me out helping him to set up flags.
And my grandmothers birthday was July 4 -- so we always had a great time.
Work is good - busy busy BUSY !!!
We have an audit this week.
Friday Colleen and I leave for Pittsburgh.
Will be back on Sunday.
I am excited but also a bit apprehensive.
She says I worry too much.
Maybe I do.
My BFAC is coming along.
I need some jump rings and hope to find them this weekend.
Hopefully will get them, add and be DONE within the next two (2) weeks.
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