Special Order, No Photos

Silly me, I created a different version of this cuff for a customer, but forgot to take photos before I shipped it off to her! Ah, well, these things happen!

Other than that cuff, I really haven't created a whole lot lately due to pains in my head. I'm not calling them headaches or migraines, because technically they aren't either of those. The doc is pretty sure it's an issue with the nerves in my neck and the main occipital nerves in my head and possibly aggravated by arthritis in my neck. I'll know for sure when I can get back in to see him once they've moved their office this week. I can't wait to get a treatment plan in place so I can get some relief! It's really hard to bead when you can't concentrate and I have a need to bead!

Finally Spring is Here!

I've been lacking in the creative realm, but that's due to the pains in my head playing with my creativity. Hopefully that will start getting resolved in the next month to six weeks with nerve blocks and meds, then maybe I'll be thinking clearly enough to be creative again!

One thing that has helped my mental mood though is the weather. We've had some gorgeous days of sunshine and warmth and now the flowers are blooming! It's amazing how much improvement there is in everyone's mood when the weather gets better. Winter's blues and grays are burned away by the yellows and greens of spring...it's wonderful!

With spring comes the ending of another school year and that means we're closer to baby girl's graduation! We're thinking that DH and I could be "empty nesters" within the next 18 months and I have to admit, we're not unhappy about that! We love our girls and are very proud of them, but we're ready to have time to ourselves!

So, here are some photos of our backyard getting it's spring on! Enjoy...

A New Piece

I finally got a few photos taken. It's been a bad week or so with headaches off and on and full-blown migraine all day Sunday and into Monday. Many of my friends know about migraines and how draining they can be...ugh! Anyway, here is the new cuff. It's Gradient Rose with White to Pink to Pale Rose to Dark Rose and a Soft Gray. I used to love to color these designs all the time when I was a kid in all different colors. So, don't be surprised if more of these show up in my shop in all different patterns!

Dream into Waking

Have you ever had a dream that so upset you in your sleeping state that those emotions carried through into your waking? I had that happen this morning! I won't go into the dream, but the feelings of despair, frustration and almost humiliation have stayed with me all day. I really hate those feelings! I tried to keep busy, I tried to think about other things, but the feelings persisted. The rock in the pit of the stomach, almost nauseous feeling that come about when you know you've done something wrong or haven't done something you should have stuck with me all day and it was ridiculous that it was all caused by a dream! ARGH!!

Retro Spots

A brand new cuff! This one is over 1 1/2" wide with aqua, purple and lime green on a silver and black background! What do you think??

Another New Squiggle Cuff

Here is one for Valentine's Day. I've called it "Hearts Desire".

An Etsy Beadweaver Challenge Entry

I haven't entered an Etsy Beadweaver Challenge in a very long time. Mostly no time, but I just couldn't pass up the Ocean theme! I love the colors of water/ocean/sea and loved playing with those colors...despite starting this project at least a dozen times before finally being happy with the combination of colors! So, here is my entry: Stormy Seas Cuff.
Oh and here's some fitting news to go along with the cuff...my husband and I, along with our dear friends, have booked an Alaskan cruise! We'll be going in August and we can't wait!!

Finally Some New Stuff

I have finally completed some new pieces! One is for the Bead Art Originals Color Mosaic (Yellow and Gray) and the other was inspired by the Etsy Beadweaver's Challenge for January..."Ocean and Sea". (Although, I am working on a different cuff to submit for the Challenge!)

Accomplishments

Yesterday our youngest daughter received two very prestigious awards. They are the Scholastic Key Awards for Young Artists and Writers. She received a Gold Key for the color photo and the Silver Key for the black and white photo! The Gold Key photo will be sent on to New York City for the National competition!

After the ceremony we went car shopping for her and this bright yellow Chevy Cobalt is now her ride. She knows this is the one and only vehicle she will get from us, so she's got to take care of it! One good thing about it being so bright and noticeable is that she will have to watch her speed...police will definitely pay attention to a bright yellow car flying by!

Wanting to Help

Tanya Boden of Aardvark Silver (an Australian living in Thailand) is in a terrible situation right now. She is in need of critical heart surgery and must pay for it up front and her time is horribly short. To read more about her story and condition visit her blog Aardvark Silver and specifically this post: MAYDAY MAYDAY.

I have decided to join in the efforts to raise money for her so please visit my Etsy shop where I will be donating $15 from every "Squiggle" cuff sold towards Tanya's fundraising efforts.

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