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Fredericksburg, Texas, United States
I am working,playing or riding.I enjoy working on my etsy www.TamsJewelry.etsy.com or My Handmade Artist Shop http://handmadeartistsshop.com/shop/TamsJewelry I love my work, my life, I am so Blessed. If I could use only one word to describe myself it would be kindhearted.(To a fault)L.O.L.

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Featured Artist Dee Of Southern Country Creations

Red Leather with Black Onyx Beads

Natural Hemp Double Wrap Beaded Bracelet

          Hello! Have you met Dee? She is the heart of Southern Country Creations.You can see the love in her beautiful work.She's another great Artist I have met through the Handmade Artist Forum. Dee's just starting to fill her new Handmade Artist's Shop. I love the bracelets! She will be adding more when her day time teaching job allows.She has a great Blog so be sure to take a peek at that to.I hope you have a fantastic day,Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, March 26, 2012

HAF Featured artist Kris Of Lisianblue

Custom Order Crocheted Flower



Purple Flower Bud Hand Painted Egg Ornament


Hand Painted Ornament Celebrate Spring White Hibiscus

Hello friends! Have you met Kris of Lisianblue? She is a busy lady who has many talents! I shared her work last May.I was so Blessed to have met her a couple years ago ,through The Handmade Artist Forum.She has a great HAF Shop full of beautiful Hats and Scarves. She also has An awesome ArtFire studio where you will find her beautiful unique hand painted collectable ornaments and stained glass creations.She also happens to write an awesome Blog.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Featured Artist Andrew of Chainmailleby MBOI



Dainty Sterling Silver Roundmaille Bracelet

Sterling and Copper Roundmaille Necklace


Byzantine Tutorial

      Hello my friends! I have shared  Andrew Kitchen's talented work with you before. I did a post for the Handmade Artist Forum last month. Andrew and his wonderful wife Kimberly spend endless hours promoting  handmade Artists from all over the world.He makes these amazing chainmaille pieces.The Bracelet is my favorite just love it! You can find many more beauties in his HAF Shop. Want to give the Chainmaille technique a try? Check out the tutorial! I  have to say,I feel Blessed to have met them and I'm sure you will to!Have a fantastic week!

Monday, March 12, 2012

HAF Featured Artist Janelle

Pink Ivorywood Pendant necklace was 22 NOW HALF OFF


Cocobolo Donut Necklace Was 25 NOW HALF OFF

Bloodwood bead Chainmaille Bracelet reduced to $7.50

                 Hello! I had the pleasure of meeting this talented artist, Janelle through the  Handmade Artist Forum! I shared this great shop before, last December.She passed away last year, but there are still a few of her beautiful creations listed in Janelle's HAF Shop. All the proceeds go to her family. I love my necklace and cherish it. She was a wonderful delightful soul and I really miss seeing her around the forum.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

HAF Featured Shop OurHomeToYours

rainbow hued crochet flip flops extra small


bridal shadow box special orders


white quilled wedding invitation border

         This weeks HAF featured Artist shop was created by a mother daughter team.Debbie and Amanda are the creative duo behind  OurHomeToYours. They have a great variety of gifts, like these awesome flip flops.Or let them create a personalized keepsake Shadow box. Or maybe you need some wedding invitations.Whatever kind of gift your looking for,there's something for everyone!Their Blog is pretty awesome too,so grab some coffee. Put your feet up and enjoy the read!

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Women Over Fourty 8)

This is what Andy Rooney thinks about women over 40: 60 Minutes Correspondent Andy Rooney (CBS) As I grow in age, I value women over 40 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why: A woman over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night and ask, 'What are you thinking?' She doesn't care what you think. If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do, and it's usually more interesting. Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it. Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated. Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 40. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 40 is far sexier than her younger counterpart. Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk, if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her. Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman over 40, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year old waitress. Ladies, I apologize. For all those men who say, 'Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free? here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage. Why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage! Andy Rooney is a really smart guy!

My Favorite Words Of Wisdom and Inspiration8)

You must live for another if you wish to live for yourself. ~ Seneca
POOR PEOPLE ?

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.

On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, 'How was the trip?'

'It was great, Dad.'

'Did you see how poor people live?' the father asked.

'Oh yeah,' said the son.

'So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?' asked the father.

The son answered:

'I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.'

The boy's father was speechless.

Then his son added, 'Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.'

Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.

Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!

Pass this on to friends and acquaintances and help them refresh their perspective and appreciation.

'Life is too short and friends are too few.'

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Smile it makes you look younger ! ;)