CabariBeads

This is my bead soup from Sara!

2012-02-02T14:30:00.003-05:00

Well, I have to tell you I am so excited about these pieces Sara sent to me! The forged pieces are beautiful and I got jasper also which I always love. <3 Here are some pics of the pieces.

This is a wonderful forged nautilus, clasp and copper coils. They are beautiful!

Two fab 30mm lentil shaped jasper beads.

and some jasper, carnelian and garnet beads! lovely! Now I have to get to work!

Colors for Spring 2012

2012-02-01T12:37:00.001-05:00

The Pantone Color Matching System is largely a standardized color reproduction system. By standardizing the colors, different manufacturers in different locations can all refer to the Pantone system to make sure colors match without direct contact with one another.

Pantone began as a commercial printing company in the 1950s.The idea behind the PMS is to allow designers to 'color match' specific colors when a design enters production stage.

So, without further ado, here they are!

I think these are a lovely group that will go together wonderfully in jewelry and beads. They will cheer us up after a long winter.

And My Bead Soup Blog Party Partner Is.......

2012-01-24T16:58:00.000-05:00

Sara Rhoades! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is an accomplished jewelry artist, metal-smith and teacher. Sara makes fabulous designs and makes all her jewelry. ALSO, her stones necklace was chosen as the GRAND PRIZE WINNER for Bead Star Magazine!!
Her work is awesome. You can find her blog at this link and below are a couple pics of her beautiful jewelry designs. Enjoy!
http://skrhoadesdesign.wordpress.com/

This is what Sara wrote about this bead soup!

"I'm very excited about participating in the Bead Soup Blog Party! Jewelry bloggers from around the world will exchange beads, make fabulous jewelry, and share the results! It should be a lot of fun!

Check out the creator’s blog at: http://www.prettythingsblog.com/

And here we go to do just that!

2012-01-22T18:06:00.001-05:00

I have a few new things to show you. I made some pretty beads in a new pendulum shape. I love this shape! The first two are encased in clear. The last one has sterling silver leaf on the surface which gives a beautiful organic finish. I made the last bead into a sweet necklace with a sterling silver chain and posted it for sale in Etsy. I hope you enjoy seeing these pieces.

Soon I will post pics of the Bead Soup Blog Party pictures. :o)

Time For Bead Soup Blog Party!

2012-01-07T21:15:00.002-05:00

It's time again for the semi-annual bead soup blog party!!! Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!

Please visit Lori Anderson's blog this weekend, January 7th through the 9th to sign up for the lottery registration (click this link for an explanation);

Pretty Things

Happy New Year All !

2011-12-31T13:01:00.000-05:00

It has been a whirlwind month but a satisfying one! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.:o)

I traveled to Charleston SC with my daughter for a wonderful 3 day stay over Christmas at the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina . it was a special treat for us as we rarely travel. We missed all the cooking and cleaning and relaxed this year. We had a wonderful view from our room of the harbor. We had one rainy day and got a great picture of four pelicans sitting on four posts in the water. On Christmas day we were lucky to find a tour company taking reservations and had a carriage tour of Charleston. I felt sorry for the horse so I found a brush and brushed and talked to him for a minute while we waited to board. The architecture was old and beautiful and the people were so friendly. The food was fabulous and the weather was great. I would recommended this trip to all. It was wonderful!
I hope everyone has a great New Years! Be safe and enjoy. :o)

I hope everyone has a great New Years! Be safe and enjoy. :o)

Oh, and I posted a new bead In my Etsy Shop

2011-12-30T21:50:00.003-05:00

Here's a new bead and more to come in the next few days. :o)

Getting Ready for Christmas?

2011-12-05T18:30:00.001-05:00

Well, I have continued my sale in both of my stores! I have added new items and will continue to add more. Here are a few :

Koi Pendant - lampwork and etched copper

Three Disk Necklace- lampwork and etched copper

The Kiss Pendant - lampwork and etched copper

Happy Thanksgiving :o)

2011-11-24T09:58:00.001-05:00

My daughter and I cooked yesterday evening so we don't have so much to do today. She was up late working in the kitchen so she is still asleep. We have a quiet peaceful house with the dogs wrassling and then laying down for a rest. It's peaceful. I wish the same for everyone. Have a wonderful, peaceful, blessed day.

Black Friday Sale? Of Course!

2011-11-23T19:31:00.001-05:00

A treasured piece of jewelry is like a song. Every time you experience it,
it reminds you of where you were, who you were with. It takes you back to
a time and place, to feelings, love and friendship, in a way nothing else can.

Pick out your favorites and get ready for my Black Friday Sale starting at 9pm Thursday and ends Friday at 11pm! All items on sale!

you will find objects to bless and adorn the wearer.

The Snuggliness of Fall

2011-11-17T18:44:00.001-05:00

I am a turned around person when it comes to seasons! I love fall even though I know that winter is right around the corner. I don't care so much for winter but the spring.......oh, yes! All the bulbs and things you planted in your gardens the last few years start popping their little bits out of the ground.

But the fall! Sweet snuggliness begins. Get out the afghans and quilts and sweaters!! Yes, sweaters! Great cardigan, wrap around, pull over the head sweaters! Sweaters that protect us from the crisp in the air and the gusts that blow our hair all over the place. The gardens wither and lie down. Everything goes back into the ground to get ready for next year but we are all cozy in our snuggly, warm sweaters.

I do my deep cleaning in the fall. Forget spring cleaning! I am digging in and preparing for the long, cold, inside winter. I like all my windows sparkling so they catch every ray of sun that peeks out from behind the clouds. I like all my painting jobs done so the colors on my walls cheer me throughout the long nights ahead. I like everything organized - in it's place - so I can relax. After all, I'll be stuck in here for 3 long months! I have a new window in my kitchen that lets in lots of light ( compared to the garden window that was there before the hail storm required it to be replaced) and my french door is sparkly clean and glowing. So, I'm feeling prepared for the long nights coming.

When everything is done and organized you can really get down to some metal play and bead making. I plan to do just that!

Veterans Day Sale for You

2011-11-11T09:20:00.001-05:00

Pick out your favorites and get ready for my Veterans Day Sale starting at midnight Thursday November10th! It will run through Sunday the 13th.

A treasured piece of jewelry is like a song. Every time you experience it,
it reminds you of where you were, who you were with. It takes you back to
a time and place, to feelings, love and friendship, in a way nothing else can.

2011-10-31T19:39:00.000-04:00

I have some beautiful new things listed in both of my Etsy stores. Fabulous dichroic pendants and new copper work jewelry and a new freeform peyote stitch bracelet. Please check it out!

New Bracelet listed on Etsy

2011-10-19T18:06:00.003-04:00

I have a new bracelet I have listed on Etsy. It is one of my favs and a new design. Check it out.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83503137/tribal-copper-etched-sari-ribbon

Cameras?

2011-10-18T18:22:00.001-04:00

Well, it's time for a new camera. Dang it! My DD took mine on vacation with her and it quit working. It is a Nikon Coolpix S52. It doesn't seem that anything was done to it. It just doesn't take photos anymore...at least, nothing but a black square. I think I will get the same brand Nikon Coolpix. It is easy and takes great pics. Off to look. :o)

I think I like the Nikon coolpix S8100. It has more megapixels than my old and doesn't cost alot more. here's a link to the one I got.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00427ZLTC

Colummbus Day Sale!

2011-10-07T17:38:00.000-04:00

Come visit both of my Etsy shops and find ALL items 33% off until Monday! Enjoy!

Time to move on

2011-09-26T20:46:00.001-04:00

well, i have waited a bit and left the blog hop post at the top so it is easier for peeps to find. but I better move on. I made a bunch of beads last night. they are ok but i am not in love. i am practicing stringer work which isn't my strong point. but the more i practice it the better i will get! it really is hard to be good at several medias but i love them all! Glass, metal, jewelry design, pmc.... lol and no, you can't see them! yet...

here are a couple pics of some things i like. here are some cool disks I have worked up. I think I will go in this direction some more. they are really fun to make. I like the earthy looking ones like the one I made the pendant with. What do you think?

The Big Reveal!

2011-09-17T07:11:00.001-04:00

Today is the day to reveal the beautiful jewelry pieces that over 360 participants from all over the world have made for this special event. This is my first time to participate in Lori's bead soup blog party so I am full of anticipation! My partner is Marci Abney who has a great blog La Bella Joya. Be sure to check it out!
This is the bead soup I received which included an amazing hand cut copper tree which I love. Thanks Marci!

Here are the two pieces I have made using my soup ingredients. To start I used an etched metal piece I have made for the top of the bracelet. It has a cool, tribal totem man on it which I love. Then I added the cool rings from Marcie with wire wrapped around them. Then I got an idea from my new friend Jody Engelmann on how to use my strip of sari silk ribbon in my piece. Thank you! Her Etsy store Mojowoman Jewelry has some fabulous items. check it out!

For the necklace I included Marcie's awesome hand cut tree, some semi- precious jasper, a clasp and a great clay disk! I added a couple etched copper washers of mine. :o)

I totally enjoyed meeting everyone and have had the best time exchanging goodies and ideas. Thanks to everyone and Lori for this blog party! Now enjoy viewing all the great work everyone has done! Here's the list of links:

The Hostess, Lori Anderson and her partner, Manuela Wutschke

1. Aimee Wheaton and Barbara York

2. Alice Craddick and Sandra Richardson

3. Alison Sachs and Amy Severino

4. Allison Scott and Cynthia Abner

5. Amanda Cargill Austin and Charlene Sevier

6. Amanda Davie and Patsy Evins

7. Amber Dawn and Kim Ballor

8. Ambra Gostoli and Christine Hansen

9. Amy Freeland and Christine Altmiller

10. Ana Krepel-Novak and Eleanor Snare

11. Andrea Morici and Hope Smitherman

12. Andrea Trank and Jayne Capps

13. Andrea Turini and Charlene Jacka

14. Angela May and Emanda Johnson

15. Anitra Gordy and Elizabeth Owens Dwy

16. Ann Rishell and Debbie Price

17. Ann Sherwood and Lynne Bowland

18. Anna Lear and Barbe Saint John

19. Anna Sabina and Erin Siegel

19. Nan Emmett and Erin Siegel

20. Astrid Boyce and Birgitta Lejonklou

21. B.R. Kuhlman and Deanna Chase

22. Barbara Bechtel and Bryna Lumb

23. Barbara Blaszczyk and DaviniaDesign

24. Barbara Judy and Holly Westfall

25. Barbara Lewis and Cathie Carroll

26. Barrie Edwards and Lyn Foley

27. Becky Fairclough and Jana Tarhala You are HERE!!!

28. Bella Borgouise and Gillian Lehman

29. Beth and Evie McCord and Erin Prais-Hintz

30. Beth Bricker and Heather Pyle

31. Beth Emery and Cassie Donlen

32. Bobbie Rafferty and Cindy Cima Edwards

33. Candice McGinnis and Sally Anderson

34. Carol Bradley and Cece Cormier

35. Cathy Khoury and Molly Alexander

36. Carol Tannahill and Hilary Frye

37. Carrie Tahquechi and Cris Peacock

38. Cat Pruitt and Cindy Gimbrone

39. Charlene Gary and Doris Stumpf

40. Charlotte Pevny and Kate Gardenghi

41. Cherrie Fick and Cathie Carroll

41. Claire Maunsell and Cherrie Fick

42. Cheryl Roe and Jenny Vidberg

43. Chris White and Norma Turvey

44. Christa Murphy and Kathy Alderfer

45. Christie Murrow and Dana James

46. Christina Miles and Collette Collins

47. Christine Brandel and Elizabeth Woodford

48. Christine Damm and Cynthia Deis

49. Christine Hendrickson and Debbie Goering

50. Christine Stonefield and Dee Wingrove-Smith

51. Cilla Watkins and Johanna Rhodes

52. Cindy Wimmer and Riki Schumacher

53. CJ Baushka and Cory Celaya

54. Courtney Breul and Joanna Matuszczyk

55. Cristi Clothier and Kathleen Robinson Young

56. Cryss Thain and Serena Trent

57. Cynthia Tucker and Kitty Durmaj

58. Dana Johnson Jones and Eva Sherman

59. Davinia Algeri and Janet McDonald

60. Deci Worland and Lara Lutrick

61. Diana Ptaszynski and Kristy Abner

62. Diane Cook and Kerry Bogert

63. Diane Hawkey and Jen Judd Velasquez

64. Dorcas Midkiff and Jill Harris

65. Doris Radlicki and Heather Goldsmith

66. Dot Lewallen and Gaea Cannaday

67. Elisabeth Auld and Jennifer Justman

68. Erin Fickert-Rowland and Geanina Grigore

69. Erin Grant and Julie Jones

70. Eszter Czibulyas and Helena Fritz

71. Fiona Christie and Michelle Heim

72. Gail Zwang and Genea Crivello-Knable

73. Geneva Collins and Jana Haag

74. Gretchen Nation and Heidi Post

75. Heather DeSimone and Karin Slaton

76. Heather Marley and Terry Carter

77. Ingrid McCue and Jennifer Pride

78. Jackie Ryan and Nicole Keller

79. Janna Harttgen and Joanne Tinley

80. Jean Yates and Lori Anderson

81. Jelveh Jaferian and Jenny Davies-Reazor

82. Jenni Connolly and Jennifer Heynen

83. Jennifer Cameron and Kristi Bowman

84. Jennifer Geldard and Lisa Liddy

85. Jennifer VanBenschoten and Kim Hora

86. Jess Italia Lincoln and Lori Greenberg

87. Jill MacKay and Lori Bergmann

88. JJ Jacobs and Karen Tremblay

89. Joyce Becker and Kathy Welsh

90. Judy Glende and Karen Sinkowski

91. Judy Riley and Kelly Morgan

92. JuLee Wolfe and Julie Bean

93. Julianna Cannon and Julianna Kis

94. Julie Nordine and Lesley Watt

95. K. Hutchinson and Shea Zukowski

96. Karen Firnberg and Karyn Bonfiglio

97. Karen Williams and Kimberly Roberts

98. Karen Zanco and Polly Barker

99. Kari Carrigan and Laura Twiford

100. Karin von Hoeren and Laura Blanck

101. Kate Richbourg and Lorelei Eurto

102. Kathleen Lange Klik and Maria Clark

103. Kathy Engstrom and Keri Lee Sereika

104. Kay Thomerson and Loretta Carstensen

105. Kelley Fogle and Laurel Bielec

106. Kelly Ramstack and Sally Anderson

107. Kim Stevens and Tiffany Long

108. Kristi Harrison and Mandy Williamson

109. Kristi Kyle and Lana Kinney

110. Kristina Johansson and Sue Hodgkinson

111. Kym Hunter and Laura Sanger

112. Laura Zeiner and Susan Kennedy

113. Laurel Steven and Mary McGraw

114. Laurie Hanna and Lisa Boucher

115. Lesley Weirand Liz DeLuca

116. Linda Djokic and Tracey Weiser

117. Linda Inhelder and Pam Brisse

118. Linda Landig and Lori Dorrington

119. Linda Murphy and Lisa Hamilton

119. Line Labrecque and Marianne Baxter

120. Lisa Lodge and Monica Johnson

121. Lois Moon and Melissa Muir

122. Lola Surwillo and Therese Frank

123. Lori Bowring Michaud and Marci Brooks

124. Lupe Meter and Mags Saari

125. Maggie Towne and Marge Beebe

126. Malin de Koning and Susie Hibdon

127. Mallory Hoffman and Shirley Moore

128. Marcie Abney and Patty Miller

129. Marcy Lamberson and Melissa Clarke

130. Margot Potter and Suzann Sladcik Wilson

131. Maria Grimes and Wendy Blum

132. Maria Horvath and Melinda Orr

133. Maria Rosa Sharrow and Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp

134. Marian Hertzog and Melissa Mesara

135. Marianna Boylan and Sandi Lee James

136. Marina Dobrynina and Michaela Pabeschitz

137. Marsha Neal and Miri Agassi

138. Mary Ellen Parker and Melissa Meman

139. Mary Elliott and Tamara Soper

140. Mary Hicks and Laurel Steven

141. Melissa Pynn and Michelle Buettner

142. Michelle Hardy and Niki Meiners

143. Michelle Mach and Moira McEvoy

144. Missy Rappaport and Norma Agron

145. Molly Alexander and Poranna

146. Mylene Hillam and Nicole Rennell

147. Nadezhda Parfyonova and Stacey Curry

148. Nan Emmett and Nancy Peterson

149. Nancy Boylan and Natalie McKenna

150. Natalie Monkivitch and Niky Sayers

151. Natasha Lutes and Pam Ferrari

152. Noemi Baena and Penny Ilagan

153. Pamela Petry and Rebecca Sirevaag

154. Pat Haight and Mary McGraw

155. Patty Gasparino and Vonna Maslanka

156. Penny Neville and Sandi Volpe

157. Pepita Bos and Wendy Chamberlain

158. Raida Disbrow and Rebecca Watkins

159. Rebecca Anderson and Sabrina Staub

160. Regina Santerre and Rose Binoya

161. Rhea Freitag and Tari Kahrs

162. Rochelle Brisson and Sheryl Stephen

163. Sally Russick and Tracy Bell

164. Sandra McGriff and Shay Williams

165. Sandra Wolberg and Sara Hardin

166. Sarah Elder and Salla Small

167. Saskia Kaffenberger and Sharon Gardner

168. Sharon Palac and Shannon Chomanczuk

169. Shay Stone and Suzette Bentley

170. Shiraz Biggie and Tammy Powley

171. Staci Smith and Tracy Stillman

172. Stacie Stamper and Tracy Martin

173. Stefanie Teufel and Vicky Taylor

174. Stephanie Dixon and Stephanie LaRosa

175. Stephanie Haussler and Valerie Norton

176. Suzanne Tate and Terri Wlaschin

177. Sweet Freedom Designs and Tammy Jones

178. Tania Spivey and Tari Sasser

179. Tara Plote and Terry Matuszyk

180. Terri Gauthier and Deana Hager

181. Theresa Fosdick and Tracey Nanstad

Bead Soup Blog Party: the big reveal

2011-09-16T21:41:00.002-04:00

here we go!

first this is what I received from my partner and what I used is the two large rings and the silk sari ribbon in the bracelet. In the necklace I used the gorgeous hand cut tree, beads form each group, the clasp and the fab clay disk. More tomorrow! Be sure to visit La Bella Joya to see what my partner Marcie Abney has made!

Bead Soup Blog Hop on Saturday the 17th!

2011-09-15T20:12:00.000-04:00

This is the big day! I can't wait to see all the goodies that will be posted. Here is a link to use as well as the names I posted 2 posts back. Have fun!

http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/

"Beads, pretty beads" - (Gus said in Cinderalla)

2011-09-09T20:34:00.000-04:00

Here's some new beads I've made in the last few days. I'm loving my new silver glass that I made the beads in the top photo with!

Bead Soup Ingredients!

2011-08-27T19:19:00.001-04:00

I have meant to post this earlier but keep getting pulled into other things. But this soup is worth waiting for! I received a super bunch of stuff that is so right for me from Marcie Abney of La Bella Joya. She hand cut the tree and made the leaf of clay! Marcie also included a precious piece of sari silk as well as all the rest of the makings of a fab piece of jewelry!

New Etsy Shop

2011-08-24T21:50:00.001-04:00

I have started a new Etsy shop for my new jewelry designs featuring my metal work! I named it Fairies Dreams because I hope that is the feeling my new designs will inspire. Here are a few of the new designs and more to come! I hope you'll click on my Etsy link at the top right and have a closer look. :o)

Sneak Peek at Exchange Goodies I'm Sending

2011-08-18T09:45:00.000-04:00

I have a sneak peek here but since my partner can see it,too, I have to mask the pictures. lol I hope it will still be a surprise.

I sure hope she likes what I send. :o) It is very hard to choose what you think someone else will like. I added a pendant that I etched a design into as well as an etched clasp. And beads to match!

I Have My Bead Soup Blog Party Partner

2011-08-16T17:46:00.000-04:00

I now know who my partner is and have received some fabulous goodies from her! Her name is Marcy Abney of LaBellaJoya and she also works with copper as well as seed beads which I am excited to find out! She sent me the most beautiful copper tree that she had cut out. It has fantastic detail. I will take a picture and show you later. Now you need to see some of her fab work!

You can find more of her work and interesting posts on her blog La Bella Joya - http://labellajoya.blogspot.com/

A New Creative Challenge

2011-08-10T22:27:00.000-04:00

I have joined a fun exchange called Bead Soup Blog Party! There are over 350 participants. We all exchange groups of beads and then design a piece of jewelry with what we receive! Then we post to our blog and blog hop on reveal day September 17th. This is my first and I am so excited. My partner is Marcie Abney from North Carolina! You can view her blog here
http://labellajoya.blogspot.com/ Well, I have to go now and get together my beads to send off. Click the link on the right to go to the main page and see all the participants blogs. here's a couple examples of the bead soups that are sent off to participants. :o)

New beads and Etched Copper Pieces

2011-08-02T23:40:00.000-04:00

it's late but I think I should say a few words and post some pics for everyone to see. I have been having a huge amount of fun with copper etching. The pieces are so awesome mixed with my lampwork beads. It is a long process of prepping the metal, applying a resist, prepping the chemicals, cleaning afterward, then giving it the patina of choice, sanding, buffing,.......................lol! I love it. Then come the part where I get to design jewelry with it. GRIN.
Here's a few examples of some beads and copper pieces I have made lately.

Something New

2011-03-21T18:19:00.000-04:00

I have been learning a new way to make jewelry which is freeform peyote stitch with tiny itsy-bitsy seed beads. Each piece has thousands of the little beads in it as you can tell from the photos. this is my first piece so be kind. :o) Sorry it's so image heavy but it's hard to get the detail in one photo.

Now a Give a Away!

2011-01-21T23:53:00.000-05:00

Not by me but through me, potentially. A glass and metal artist Lori Anderson - who does fabulous work - has a set of letter stamps to give away. She was asked to test them and now she is giving a set away to some lucky soul. Here is the link to her website where you can find them.
here's the link
http://lorianderson.blogspot.com/2011/01/metal-stamp-giveaway.html
http://lorianderson.blogspot.com/2011/01/metal-stamp-giveaway.html
Be sure to check it out cos the stamps are awesome!

Give to Beads of Courage and Win a Torch

2011-01-14T16:41:00.000-05:00

I have been away for awhile as it's been a busy and exhausting time for me. But I want to give a heads up about a give away for lampworkers which is valid as I checked it out. Here are the details:

Give To Beads of

Courage ~ Win A

GTT Cricket Torch

••February 1-28th, contribute 25 beads
or $25.00
for each entry in the raffle to win a GTT
purple Cricket Torch.••
Visit www.beadsofcourage.org. Financia
l donation button
is on the home page, bead donation info
is under "give" on the menu. Include your
address for BOC. Each donation
MUST say "torch". IMPORTANT- post
on this blog with your
name, contact info and a photo of your
bead contribution.
This is your raffle entry. Send photos to
StudioMarcy@gmail.com

New pics

2010-09-15T21:06:00.000-04:00

I just participated in a big hole bead exchange which just finished up.It was a great experience. These are the beads I sent. I cored and capped them all. I love the finished look bead caps give to a bead. They make each bead really special. I have been having the most fun working with enamels. They add a whole new dimension to the look you can get with glass.

Summer's Over?

2010-09-10T18:38:00.000-04:00

I'm not ready for it to be over yet! I had the best time this hot, hot summer lazing in the pool after work with the family. I am still hoping for more hot days to come in October - usually we have some still. I'm just not ready to let it go yet.
My daughter is stenciling the long wall in her room with beautiful light avocado green on light blue - it looks gorgeous! what a long job - she is tenacious and she has help. :o)

here's pic of the colors she is using - the blue and green combo and she is going to do the trim work and accents in chocolate brown. Yummy!

More pics of beads later. hehe

Big Hole Beads

2010-08-04T23:56:00.000-04:00

I have been going crazy making bhb's ( big hole beads for pandora bracelets, etc.) but have been lazy about taking pics. Oh, I member I have a couple you may enjoy. I have been using enammels and silver and the grapey plum colored one is silver glass. I love the finished look of the bead caps and silver coring. More later.

Sheesh!

2010-07-18T21:01:00.001-04:00

I have been working on big hole beads and will have some pics this week as soon as they are cored but just for your funny bone a little humor cos we all need a laugh.

These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts,
and are things people actually said in court,
word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters.

ATTORNEY: Now doctor , isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep , he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

ATTORNEY: The youngest son , the 20-year-old , how old is he?
WITNESS: He's 20 , much like your IQ.

ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you shitting me?

ATTORNEY: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time?
WITNESS: Getting laid

ATTORNEY: She had three children , right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney?

ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?
WITNESS: By death..
ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?
WITNESS: Take a guess.

ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?
WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?
WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town I'm going with male.

ATTORNEY: Doctor , how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them.. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 PM
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: If not , he was by the time I finished.

ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?
WITNESS: Are you qualified to ask that question?

ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No..
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.

New Line of Organic Beads

2010-07-01T20:18:00.000-04:00

I have some new beads to show you that are available on Etsy. I have been going a new route - trying to go back to basics and simplify. I hope you enjoy them. :o)

2010-06-06T00:06:00.000-04:00

I've been at the torch again today.I made four more urn beads. Can't wait to see them tomorrow. My pup is over chasing a bug and it's a nice quiet night. Pics to come tomorrow. I'll leave you with a few pics of sold beads I made into pendants.

New Grecian Urn Series of Beads

2010-06-04T19:46:00.000-04:00

Woohoo! A new series which I hope you like. I sure enjoyed making them.I have been a busy bee lately making the beads and then painting on etch resist on the silver glass shards to get a great contrast between the base color and the shards on each bead! They are available on Etsy!

2010-05-27T14:03:00.000-04:00

I want to show you some beads I made for a silver glass bead exchange. I really enjoy silver glass because of all the colors you can get out of it. :o)
I can't wait to see the beads I get in exchange for these that I sent in!

New Beads!

2010-05-18T17:43:00.000-04:00

Can you believe it ?I got myself to take pictures of some beads. The picture taking is the hard part. :o( I'll show ya what I've got........................

Chinese Lantern

these are some I've been working on recently. I still have to core the big hole beads and show you them. More to come. :o)

New Flowers

2010-05-07T20:22:00.000-04:00

I have put up a small picket fence in front of the house - about 10 feet and planted a new flower garden in front of it. It looks so cute! The front yard was so big and open and now it feels cozy. I found some old fashioned holly hocks in dark and light purple and iris and pinks. It will be so pretty next year when it all fills out!
I have no bead pics today but sweet kitties for you to enjoy. :o)

First is Sunshine - that's her sniffing the camera and lying down more relaxed.lol
Then Tiny Sue the tortie and Gus my gray boy.

Spring Has Sprung

2010-04-28T00:09:00.000-04:00

Although, you might not think so since we have a freeze warning here in Tennessee tonight. I have been derelict in my bead making as the weather has pulled me outside planting trees and tending gardens. My irises are blooming in peach, blue, purple and yellow and they are the old fashioned varieties that have glorious sweet scent. My lilac bush blossomed this year for the first time and I lost a young dogwood which I replaced with one of the same. The weeds were wild this spring and almost overtook the flower beds but are back under control. My puppy is a year old and just got spayed. She came through it well and is bouncing around the house again.Let's see what pics I can find for you to enjoy... well, we

have to upload pics differently. I'm going to have to study this. So here are a few kiln fused pendants I have done with dichroic and irridized glass. I hope you enjoy them.

I hate being sick!

2010-02-25T21:01:00.000-05:00

Well, it has been an action packed new year! I just got used to it being January and my daughter announced that she was pregnant. As we were enjoying the news and dreaming of baby clothes she began to spot and ended up miscarrying. Long sigh..................so many thoughts and feelings involved. We are OK and she is getting back on her feet after a few weeks of rest. Well, being a bit physically and emotionally down made her vulnerable to a virus then I got that stupid 2 week cold and am still trying to kick it. We haven't had time to think since the new year - that's life! She has started going out again with friends. She is feeling better and is thinking about a change for her future.

But I have been on the torch in my new studio space a couple of times since the move upstairs and will have photos soon of some silver glass Pandora/Troll beads! I can't find my murrini since the move which has me mad because it is so awesome on beads.

I have been thinking about my trip to Oahu a few years ago. I am seriously addicted to silver glass and I think it's because it reminds me of Hawaii. The water really is that blue. :o)
I think I will sell all my old non-silver glass........ok, that's not right. I need it to use as a base or additional colors with the silver glass. Ok, I have my head back on straight now. Pics in a couple days.

I Did It!

2010-01-18T14:21:00.000-05:00

Well, with a little help from my friends I moved my whole glass studio upstairs to more comfort. A glass friend and her husband and son came over yesterday and wallah! It's done and the ventilation hood is vented up through the ceiling which is perfect because heat rises. The guys carried all the glass - probably around 200 pounds- upstairs in laundry baskets. They are such handy things - the laundry baskets - well, and the guys,too . LOL. I have a window for light and heat in winter/ac in summer! Everything fit in the room perfectly with room for extra chairs for visitors which I hope there will be. I still have to empty the box of frit and enamels but I'll get that done today. It is all set up just like it was downstairs with the kiln behind both chairs so it's easily accessible to both torchers. I hope to get the tanks hooked up outside today and light the torches!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-04T22:35:00.000-05:00

Well, it was a wonderful holiday season - I love it. But now I can get back to a regular schedule. I'm thinking of moving my lampworking studio inside the house. We have had a cold snap and it's just too cold to be in the garage even with a heater. I think I'd get more glasswork done that way. Right now I have my jewelry table, photography and silver work in one room and pmc in another with the torch and all my glass in the garage. It works unless it's really cold or really hot. With pounds of glass to move it's a big ordeal and would be a permanent move. I'd show you a pic of my torch area but it's a mess. I have a good friend that comes to torch on occasion and I love when she visits because she straightens up the table for me so she can work! LOL!

I just entered a silver glass bead exchange so I should have pics of silver glass beads soon. :o)

Enchanted Heart Series

2009-12-10T01:00:00.000-05:00

I finally got my hearts posted for sale. I plan to make more - I just love the gracefulness of this shape.

Fly by

2009-12-08T23:56:00.000-05:00

Just a quick post to say hi and post a pic of one of the prettiest butterflies I have seen . I love this one. :o)

Time is still flying!

2009-11-29T16:02:00.000-05:00

Can you believe Christmas is only a few weeks a way?! Thanksgiving crept up behind me but with a lot of help from my daughter we had a wonderful day. And together we got the tree up the night before. Yeahhhhhh!

I have been negligent about taking new pics. It has been wild busy this last month but here are a few pics of some new things....a few Christmas hearts. And some new viking knit bracelets made with my own lampwork beads -except one that is. :o)

flying time and new colors

2009-10-26T23:34:00.000-04:00

boy does time fly! I am feeling better and have been working furiously on silver cored bhb's , off mandrel hearts and viking knit bracelets. I have posted some bracelets on Etsy and need to get some hearts posted this week.

I have found one of the most fantastic color combos! The glass comes out after reduction with golden oil slick! Pics to come. :o)

Facing the Fear and Winning

2009-10-14T00:43:00.000-04:00

I have been down with a sinus cold. Luckily I had Monday off which helped me recuperate a bit before going back to work. Bummer to be sick on a holiday weekend. :o(

I learned how to make off mandrel lampwork hearts last Sunday A few friends came over to torch and Lisa stayed late and I asked her to show me how to do the hearts and I just declared I was going to do it - and I did! WOW! what a great feeling to do something I was afraid of not being able to do and find out I can. I want to get over this cold and hit the torch and make more off mandrel hearts. Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!
Pics of hearts to follow. Here's a pic of my cute puppy, Juno, to hold you over. :o)

Found a New Website

2009-10-10T00:31:00.000-04:00

Water Snowflakes (September 5, 2008)
I found a fab website yesterday with gorgeous flower pics and butterflies. The woman who took these pics is a great photographer. this is called a water snowflake. . Enjoy

And a better pic of my pendant.

flutterbies

2009-10-09T01:00:00.000-04:00

i found a beautiful Mexican butterfly. great inspiration for beads or color scheme for jewelry. Rich!

some silver smithing

2009-10-06T15:47:00.000-04:00

I went to a friends house Sunday and we had the best time making bezels for a couple of cabochons which I put together into one pendant. I used some ruby zoisite (sp) and a melted bead cab I made. I still have to antique, burnish and tumble it but I wanted to show it. here's some pmc pics too, that i promised yesterday. I made the mold for the heart flowers so there are 2 different ones. the pendant with the blue glass is made with a cabachon I made,too. :o)

websites are never done

2009-10-03T20:58:00.000-04:00

I am always changing my website appearance. I try a new color or banner. I made a new banner for my blog here and now it's on my website. Of course then I had to change the font color. LOL. What do you think? I need to finish some PMC pieces and post them tomorrow. I hate the photography part of making beads and jewelry. Ughhhhhhh :o)

blog newbie here

2009-10-02T20:34:00.000-04:00

Well, this is a first for me. It's about my glass beads and jewelry. It seems there is not enough time in each day to do all I want to - here's a few pieces of my work. It is SO much fun! I hope you like it. :o)

check out my Etsy shop for available pieces. :o)