Play time is over!

So I have been missing in the action since summer has began. I have been traveling with my kids and just enjoying some lazy days with them. It is amazing how quickly time flies when you are having fun, but now is the time to start working again. I have some projects in mind to create this summer. I have started playing with chain mail and I am really starting to get the hang of it. Linking the little jump rings in patterns is as soothing to me as weaving with seed beads. Something about the repetition is comforting to me in a way. Almost like it soothes my soul and allows me to meditate. So far I have only been working on the various instructions to most common patterns. I am going to work on my first bracelet and we will see how it turns out. So I am off to my much needed chain mail therapy session, and I will leave you with my favorite picture of my kids from our vacation to Ohio.

Special Request

Ok here it is:

Light blue crystal bicones, with black seed beads woven into a flat spiral. Made specially for one lucky Lady's prom. I am so happy with how this came out, and I can only hope she loves it as much as I do!

Prom Time!!!

I have had a special request for a bracelet. This special request is actually a really special, special request! A very sweet girl has requested a bracelet to match her prom dress! SQUEEEEEEE!!!!! I remember all of the dances I went to when I was in school. I still own 3 of my dresses!! I remember the shoes I wore, the way my hair was done, and yes I remember all the accessories I wore too. I am so honored that she has requested something from me to wear on such a special day! I will post pics as soon as I finish.

Tragedy

Today is one of those days that you just want to hug all of your family. I want to hold my kids for a little bit longer and wish I could shield them from this big bad world. It is so hard to explain to children why some people would want to hurt others. How can you explain it when it is so incomprehensible to me? So to all of you out there, hold on to your loved ones, tell them you love them and say a prayer for those lost today, and for healing of the other victims from this horrible tragedy.

Here I am!!!

So I thought I would start a new experience on Blogger! This is very exciting and I can't wait to get started. I was hoping I could use this space to showcase some items from my store, and also just talk about life in general.