I must say I cannot stop beading..... I guess it is a good thing since I am finally back on track and creating somethingHere is what I have been doing ...I really enjoyed the earring pattern I recently learned, so I did it again using different size beads,, Interesting how it changes the look. The long dangly (is that a word!)ones are a new pattern I just tried. I think they are soooo pretty..Next I got out my beading loom and decided to try this again. I only had one class using it and I did have some trouble with the threading..... However along with some tutorials online I managed to get going.... My problem now is finishing it and what to do with all the threads you are left with...sigh.... back to finding more tutorials I am a pianist and this pattern was fun to do.... not able to get any sound out of it though!! haha

Ps....Sorry I lost the comments that were here.

I redid the post trying to get the pictures to enloarge!!! How annoying ....

http://www.blogger.com/profile/07374802398845783137 has left a new comment on your post "BITTEN BY THE BEADING BUG": Love all that beaded jewelery. I is great!!! I'm trying to learn needle tatting. All of your projects are soooo neat. You are just so creative.Hugs, Pat

Dolores has left a new comment on your post "BITTEN BY THE BEADING BUG": The beaded jewellery is gorgeous. Isn't it funny how one gets into these 'moods' or frenzies about creating.

Something New

I'm not sure what was going on with me but I have not been very productive lately.. Napping has been my best suit! I hate when that happens..
However I did manage to get my muse in gear and have been enjoying some beading..
I made this beaded scarf... Isn't it pretty... Sure to look nifty on a plain dress, blouse or jacket. It is mad of gold bugle beads and bronze seed beads, and has a fringe of a variety of different complimentary beads. It is 47 inches long.... sure took awhile but well worth the effort.

Hop on over to Calamity Kim's blog to enter to win an adorable apron..

Hurry now.. This will end May 10th

SNOWFLAKE EARRINGS

I made these darling "Snowflake Earrings" lastnight. A new pattern is always fun to figure out.

This pattern came from Jaycee Patterns

The PDF pattern was kindly offered free for the asking.Thanks Juanita for your generosity. I didn't have the bicon crystals as stated so I substituted with some 4 mm crystals.I think they worked just fine. It was an easy pattern to figure out and I LOVE the finished pair. I am going to try them in other colors now.LOL

Now.... I'm off to my rug hooking group.. tra-la-tra-le...I am beginning a new rug with flowers all around the border It was a good choice since I am learning shading Never a dull moment around here.

Have a great day everyone... stay tuned... who knows what will happen to-morrow.

CABERET Star...

I haven't blogged for awhile.. Lots going on.
Last week I was away on a quilting retreat with 40 quilters. That was fun...Pictures later.











This week my DH and I attended a performance of "Caberet" starring our grand daughter Emilee as "Sally".


Emilee graduates from Sheritan College in Toronto, School of the Arts this year and was excited to get the lead in their final production.


We went to see her and it was an exciting time. We couldn't get any pictures of her in the play but met her after to present her with some flowers and got some pictures then...

She is still wearing her stage make-up...... She does not usually have a very red pair of lips!! VBG

Thought you might like to see the pics.. One of me, my daughter, Emilee's Mom and Emilee....

One of me and my Hubby with Emilee...... Very Proud grandparents...

And one of Emilee as was in the program..... A fabulous night, One to remember...

MY TEDDIES

I create and sell teddy bears and have for a long time. Here are a few of my faves....

more Cards

I wanted to try a lighthouse done with the rovings and here it is.

title is Sailors Beware. I think I like it.

ANOTHER FIBRE POSTCARD

I enjoyed doing this card. I call it "The Dunes"

This is For You Phyllis King

Hi Phyllis.

Re your email about the art doll faces....

Here is a picture of the art doll faces I have on hand.

Some are painted and some are not. Give me an idea of which ones you like and email me..

xoxo

More Cards and Beads

This is a necklace I just finished.
When I bought the beads I thought I got #11's
BUT I picked up #15's by mistake which are a lot smaller!
It meant it took longer to bead...sigh..
The silver beads in the rope are #13 charlottes... very small too but oh so pretty as they have one flat side which reflects the light and sparkles!!!! You all know how I LOVE sparkle! VBG



The postcard is another felted one using the wool rovings. I tried to express a feeling of Spring, and titled it "Springtime" Note the wee bird's nest in the tree on the left with blue eggs....The flowers along the path are dandelions... Usually one of the first flowers to raise their heads when the snow is gone and the robins are singing

Ramblings and Updates

Hi everyone..

Well lots going on around here.. Some good , some not so good!!!

DH had his pacemaker replaced(4th time..... he now has Wing Commander Stripes!)

That went well.but..... this morning he went out to the garage and after awhile I heard what I thought was hammering? I decided to go see what he was up to.... he was not"up" he was down on the floor and couldn't get up. Door caught his slipper and tripped him and he went flying into my car! I was worried he might have pulled his stitches out... That part was OK.... He scraped his elbow, leg and the glasses cut his nose before they went flying!! Can you stand it!!!

He is OK now and has gone off shopping and to gas up my car.... I hesitated to let him go but he said he was OK... Fingers crossed.

MY...dilema was another nosebleed lastnight. I finally got it stopped but my nose feels one inch longer from pinching.YIKES! I was worried as the last one I had DH had to call 911 as I couldn't get it to stop! Thank goodness no rides in the big white truck with the flashing lights was needed! ha!!!!

Now a happy bit of news....

I thought I would show you my latest rug hooking effort...This one took awhile and I was not too pleased with the drawing so I changed it here and there.This was my 3rd large piece and I hope I am improving!

Right now I am learning to shade and my project is "iris" I will show it when I am done.

I am also working on a coup;e of beading pieces... Stay tuned..

"BUSY HANDS... HAPPY HEART"

It is a lovely mild sunny day and I hope to go for a walk..

toodles for now

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!

Spring must be on the way, the "Snowdrops" are up..... so delicate and so beautiful. Hello dear friends... I have not posted for quite awhile but I HAVE been busy!
Here are some pictures of my activities and I hope you enjoy seeing them..

I am involved in the Yahoo group "Postcard Mail Art" These cards were made for a recent trade. The purple one is oriental called "Happiness" The green ones are for St Patrick's Day, and each has a 4-leaf clover charm attatched.
The mystery card is one I am just working on using the wool rovings.. Not done yet... can you tel! VBG

The bag I made for a friend. We do traditional rug hooking to-gether and she needed a bag to carry her "stuff" I surprised her with this one for her birthday.

I finished the alphabet quilt I was making for a dear little girl that lives next door. I also made her a "Raggedy Ann" doll.. every little girl should have one...... It was for her first birthday... and here she is...."Grace" isn't she darling. I had the pleasure of keeping her one day and it sure brought back memories of how active they can be.... whew!

Well That's all for now... Stay tuned I have some other things tyo show once I get pictures...

Thanks for stopping by..

xoxo