Good Morning my friends!First off I want to apologize for not posting a Featured Friday artist yesterday.I am sorry I have been so busy trying to get things caught up.You no house cleaning,yard work.I had the last three days off and I got a lot done but there just isn't enough time to do everything.Winter is coming soon here.We already have cooler mornings.I have to reorganize my house for space heaters.They scare me,this is the first year we will have to use them.(Central heat and Air went out this summer).Anyways That is what I have been up to getting ready for winter.I have also started selling on Ebay.Everything from books to clothes and yes Jewelry.I sold A triple stranded spider necklace with web earrings to someone in The UK.That really made my week,it's exciting to no my jewelry is world wide .It was also inspiration to get some more listed.Well my friends I just wanted you to no what is going on in my world.I am having a sale in my ArtFire Studio and In my Zibbet studio.Please check them out if you have time.I have to go back to my other job this morning,and that's a good thing, I need some rest LOL.I hope you have a fantastic weekend!Enjoy what's left of Fall!!
Hello,the rally was great!It was beautiful weather.There was great music and lots of great people.The sales weren't as good as previous years but about what I expected for this economy.Most important the raised a great amount of money for the children s home.I enjoyed seeing my old friends and meeting a few new ones.I am already looking forward to next years.I hope your weekend was as great.I am gonna go take a very Well deserved nap now.Enjoy what is left of your Sunday 8)
Ready,Set,GO!Time to load everything on the truck.My booth has to be set up by 9AM.I have everything as ready as I will.I am nervous.You never no what will happen.Looks like sunshine this weekend.I hope it doesn't turn ugly.Nobody wants to go to a motorcycle rally in the rain.Last year it rained the week before and we had a small turn out.I want to make up for it this year.I am really excited now ,so I guess I will load up.I will update you as soon as I can.I will hopefully be so busy that you won't hear another word out of me till Monday.Cross your fingers for me I need all the good luck you can give.Have a great weekend8)
Good morning my friends.I have been working really hard to get ready for my next event The Johnson City Pig Roast Motorcycle Rally.October 8th-10th. in Johnson City Texas,stop by my booth if you are out there.I will give you a discount 25% off.I will also be doing any alterations needed and custom orders.It's a great event.
Johnson City Pig Roast 2010!
October 8, 2010 - October 09, 2010. Old School Biker Fun In The Hill Country.
It is a motorcycle run put on by the Hill Country Toy Run
Association held the 2nd weekend of October in Johnson City, Texas to benefit underprivileged children, primarily the Cherokee Home for Children. $25.00 per person for the weekend. Also there will be camping too. There will be the Barrel Race, Eggstacle Course, Keg Roll, Wienie Bite, and the Slow Race. First, Second, and Third Place Trophies will be awarded for these events.Come out and have some fun and support the kids! I hope to see ya there! |
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Boho Fringe O Rama Colorful Scarf Photography Prop, Girls or Women, Soft, Earthy, Eclectic Mix of Every Color, Plus Neutrals |
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Fringed Throw, Lap Warmer Afghan Blanket (Wedding Gift for Newlywed Couple) - 3 Feet Wide, 5 Feet Long with Thick Tassels, SHIPPING INCLUDED, You Custom Select Personalized Colors, NEW Interior Design Style |
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Fringe Baby Blanket Hammock Sling Photography Prop. Long, Multicolor Tassels 2' x 3.5' ('Calico' or You Choose Colors) |
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Fringed, Baby Blanket Afghan Throw Photo Prop 2' x 3.5' Blue, Turquoise, Lime Green and More with Long, Crazy Tassels - Katrina Stevenson Photography |
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Christmas SUPER Fringie |
Hello My friends,I hope you are all having a fantastic week.Now to top it off I want you to meet Celeste (Cricket is her nickname).She is from Utah.She created Crickets Creations HandKnit Scarves.Her Etsy shop is gorgeous.She makes a beautiful variety Scarves,blankets,and the cutest (well only)Baby Hammocks I have ever seen.As you can see from these beautiful pictures she stays very busy and never seems to run out of creative juice.And when you get to look at those beautiful babies in her shop,well you will smile 8) She has a really awesome Blog so you can keep up with her and it's very informative and beautiful you have to go check i t out.She is easy to find on FaceBook also.Well I am sure you will find at least one of Crickets Creations that you just can't live without and be sure to leave her a note(Tam sent me).I really hope you have enjoyed today's featured artist piece .Thanks for stopping by!Come back and visit again soon,and have a great weekend!!
Yeah that about sums it up.Work,work and more work and I am thankful for it!I have a show next week in Johnson City. On October 8th and 9th I will be at the Pig Roast .I love this event it's a great motorcycle rally.I still have a few earrings I want to finish and of course the usual packing everything up for show.I think I may get one day off before then, so with a tiny miracle I just may be confidently ready.Time will tell.I always get so nervous before shows.I worry about everything,the weather is my main concern here because it is outside.Well anyways I have a treat for you in the morning, grab some coffee and come back for a visit you will love these babies.LOL Good Night!
Hump day Yeah!This is my day off ,the only one for the next nine days.I have to do a lot of work to prepare for work. LOL I am not complaining,I just wanted to update you.I am still fighting the sinus infection.I am not sure the antibiotic is working,I will hopefully start feeling better in a couple days.I am not gonna get the root canal till I am sure that is what I need.This sinus stuff is tricky.Anyways I have been learning all I can about selling on Ebay,I have a ton of stuff(not jewelry) to sell,so hopefully I will get some items on there today.Someone asked me the other day If I was getting rich?LOL Only in love. I am Just trying to get by.I have been spending a lot of time promoting others.And they have had some sales so I guess My extra work is paying off.If you know someone I should feature please leave a comment.I would love to write a piece on your favorite Artist.Well my to do list for today is veryyyyy long.LOL I better get started.I hope you have a fantastic hump day 8)
Hello my friends.I hope your day is going well.I have been a bit under the weather.I have been trying to ignore the symptoms.It's nothing ,I am sure it's just a sinus infection or a tooth, something simple like that.This is bad timing,I am in the middle of a hundred different projects and I have work today also so I refuse to get sick! LOL I think positive thinking plays a major factor in everything in life so ,I am gonna get over this quick!I will keep ya posted and let ya know if my positive attitude will get me out of this one.LOL Have a Blessed day 8)
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Glowing Beauty- Photograph |
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Love Potion In A Bottle Pendant |
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Starry Night Bracelet |
Hello,I would like to introduce you to another Talented creative soul.Tanya Klein created Moments Of Beauty.She has items on Etsy,and Artfire , Zibbet and MyShopify.I don't know how she finds the time.She has children one is tiny yet,and a full time job,yes she is an inspiration to be around.Any woman who can do all that and keep her sanity is inspiring to me,and Tanya does it with a smile.I certainly hope you take the time to visit her shops because I am sure she has something just for you.Weather it be a beautiful Photograph,Hair accessory or one of her Jewelry creations.Just look at these beauties,there's many more go see for yourself.You can also keep up with what's going on with her by visiting her on Facebook.Thanks for stopping by and supporting Handmade Artists!
All summer I have been finding scorpions in the house.Yes we sprayed and yes, If I had the light on I may have seen this particular one.But I didn't, and for the first time in thirty years or so of living in Texas I got stung by a scorpion.And ya know what?It didn't hurt as bad as I thought it would. In fact I am kind of laughing because I think My karate is paying off. LOL No Don't laugh I am serious.See in karate the art part is made up of formal exercises called Kata.And from practicing them the souls of my feet have become very tough especially the heals.So karate paid off for me by helping me to fend off that nasty Scorpion sting.And my fear of scorpions is gone.Wait what was that I just saw?I mean to say My fear of scorpions isn't as bad as it was.
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Hello,I would like to introduce you to another creative soul.Reanna Isenburg creator of Creative Candles By Reanna on Etsy.She has beautiful creations indeed. Just check these out aren't they Fantastic?You can find some unique scents like" Poison Pie"or "Monkey Farts".Made ya smile huh?Yeah that one makes me smile also,It has the scents of Bananas,grapefruit,kiwi,bubble gum,Strawberry and Vanilla.You have to check out her shop! She puts her heart into her work.You can find out more about Reanna and her beautiful candles on her Facebook.Well what are you waiting for?You know you want one!LOL Enjoy your Tuesday!
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Hello my friends! I sure hope you are having a fantastic Friday.I would like you to meet a a friend of mine.Her name is Eva Harder Creator of TheNeedleHouse on Etsy.She creates the most beautiful Afghans.You know she puts a lot of time and love in each one.I am sure she knows what it takes to make a warm one because she lives in chilly Minnesota.She also makes these awesome 100% cotton Dish clothes in a large variety of colors.Oh and the pot holder's,she gets pretty creative with them also I love this one. I hope you have time to browse through her gorgeous shop, I know you will find something for your home (and your friends and relatives home's also).You can keep up to date with Eva on her Facebook Fanpage also.Well what are you waiting for?Grab some coffee and Visit Eva,Tell her Tam sent ya!
I love Fall! The leaves changing the cooler weather(It's always nice to see temperatures averaging 90degrees instead of 100).The best part for me is the Fall colors they are my favorite.I am currently adding lots of new fall items to my shops.I hope you have time to check them out.I would love to hear what your favorite part of Fall is!I hope you and your Family enjoy your Labor Day holiday!!Here are some pictures of my newest items.Thanks for stopping by!! 8)
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.'
