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Bohemian Lucite - Singing the Blues Bell Flower Earrings |
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Modern Bohemian - Wood Button Ring with Candy Jade Bead, Custom Sized |
Hello my friends!I can't wait to tell you about Shannamarie!She lives in Moody Texas and she stays plenty busy making her beautiful creations.From her rings to earrings you can see the love she puts into her work.Check out this ring!She has a great selection of gifts in her Artfire Studio, see for yourself.See all those beauties? Sure to be something there for you!She also has a great blog where she talks about her travels and her latest works,You can keep up with her on Twitter and FaceBook.I sure hope you have enjoyed learning about Shannamarie and be sure to tell her Tam sent ya when you place your order!Have a great Day!
Hello my friends I am curious !LOL I would like to know if you are part of a blog ring?If so please tell me what you like the best about it.I love meeting and learning about others and I love promoting my friends!That is why I do it.Some of you are probably wondering what I am talking about.I am writing this post mostly for you that don't know what a blog ring is or how it will help you.I belong to The Handmade Artist Forum .It is a great place to meet other Artisans and learn more about your handmade business.It is Free to join and there is no better place to hook up with like minded people.Weather you have a question or just want to share your latest work HAF is the place!We have a Blog ring,we are going to start a new session in a week or two and the more people that participate the more exciting it will be.Please Join! A Blog ring is fun and once you get the hang of it its easy.1:Sign Up 2:Check back with forum each Sunday and See who is featured Artist 3:Write a post 4:go back to forum and let us no your post is ready 5: Read and comment on posts That is pretty much it.It really only takes an hour or so of your time a week.Can you fit that in your schedule ?You will meet some great people and maybe even make some friends, all while gaining traffic at your sites!I hope you have found this post useful and I hope you click on through and sign up.Here is where you sign up for the Handmade Artist Forum and here is where you sign up for the Blog Ring.Thanks for stopping by!
Hello my friends.This has been one of the most challenging weeks I have had in a long time.By far one of the saddest.It was one of those weeks where you want a do over,I just wish I could go back and change that terrible moment in time.Have you had one of those?I have had them before, this one was exceptionally disturbing for me.I have survived all my hardships with pretty simple philosophies like:If it doesn't kill you it makes you stronger.Everything happens for a reason.What goes around comes around.And the most important,You have to trust in God!I have to add another important one I simply hadn't thought about :Live Life to the fullest,leaving no room for regret! Maybe this one is all you need.I mean If you Love your friends ,family and God as much as you can haven't you covered everything? We lost a young family member this week.My sweet nephew Travis Sultemeier 21 years old in a motorcycle crash, and I am sure God has good reason, and who am I to question God?But it stinks!Even though I no he lived life to the fullest and touched countless souls with his sweet heart,it makes me ache.It is so sad and hurts so deeply.Most of my sadness I think is my own regret that I didn't spend enough time with him.And here I try so hard to live my life with no regrets,kind of ironic.I have learned my lesson though and I will do better! I had to stop and reflect on the direction my own life.Seems all I do is work I am missing out on so much.I am trying to re prioritize things. I don't want to waste a minute of life.I need to find some balance.LOL As hard as it is for me I will do my best to stop and smell the roses.I am going to spend more time with my family members and less time working.I am going to carry my nephews big beautiful smile in my heart. And I am going to smile right back at him and my other Loved Ones up there in Heaven every chance I get And thank them for teaching me the most important lessons in Life.8) I thank God for all my Blessings!I thank God for you!!! And I just want to make sure you no That! 8)
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Green Pearl & Crystal Bracelet |
Hello I would like to introduce you to Kristen Flores of Milton Florida.I have featured her awesome creations before.She is a busy Mom and military wife.I first met her through the Handmade Artist Forum.She has some beautiful creations.Her shop is a little empty right now,she must have sold out.Just check out her Etsy shop.Is that bracelet gorgeous or what?Oh yes I know it is!You can follow her on Twitter or her cool Blog so you can keep up with her,and see her newest beauties.Well I hope you go visit her and I hope you have a fantastic week!
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Fire Agate Necklace |
Hello,I would like to share this great ArtFire studio.If you haven't met the Gem lover John Rasmussen from Easley South Carolina you are truly missing out! I am so glad I met him through the Hand Made Artist forum.Here is his HAF Shop.He has a great variety of items in his store.Check out this pendant and he has many other items.He also has a very cool Blog .Well I am sure you will have a great time exploring, Thanks for stopping by I hope you enjoy whats left of your Memorial weekend and stay Safe!
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2pc. Graduated Pearl Necklace & earrings set |
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Spring Origami Pendant |
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Wire Wrapped Two Pence coin |
Hello my friends,If your dragging from the weekend and need a smile just check out Teresa's Etsy Shop or her HAF shop.She is a creative ,sweet soul I met through the Handmade Artist Forum.It's nice to meet people with the same addictions.LOL She is another beadaholic as you can see.It was very difficult to only pick three favorites.Don't you love those pendants?I think she has a beautiful way with wire also.Be sure to follow her on Twitter,FaceBook and her Blog so you can keep up with her newest creations.Well there you have it how to start your week great:Visit Teresa8)Have a fantastic day!
Hello my friends,yes I made it through my first of many karate camp's.I am proud Of my daughter she did so great!I loved it I wasted a whole lot of time worrying about nothing.It was not nearly as abusive as I thought it would be.We practiced several new techniques and we were introduced to some weapons like bow staff but my favorite thing for the day was throwing the ninja throwing stars.Turns out I am not to bad with them I am definitely going shopping for my own.And as far as weapons go I am pretty sure the bow staff is my favorite.After training all day practicing ground fighting and meeting some other great people we did night trails.Turns out what I was scared of most was the most fun.We practiced everything we learned throughout the camp on the night trails.I learned I need to practice self control among the many other things because one guy attacked me and I forgot I wasn't supposed to hit him so hard.Man I felt bad as I am sure he did after he forgot to block, I kneed him twice in the groin.Wow I can do it, sorry dude.LOL I'll do better when we go again in the fall.No injuries to report other than a few bruises,yes my friends life is good!Enjoy your week!!
Hello,everyone I just visited a friend of mine from New York. Karina's Etsy shop will brighten your day.I l was so impressed by her polymer clay pieces I instantly fell in live with her shop.She is so imaginative and I love the way she brings the clay to life.See here for yourself. It really is hard to choose just three favorites.Anyway she has some of her creations on Ebay and Take the time to check out her Flickr Photo stream.Be sure to tell her Tam sent ya when you place your order.Thanks for stopping by have a great week!
Hello!I just wanted to show you what I'm working on this week.Pretty colorful feathers don't ya think?I love the yellow myself, can't wait to make them in gold and yellow.I am making long and short ones and I should have some listed this weekend.Enjoy the sunshine.Have a great day!!
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.'
