WOW! And I bought a lottery ticket too.

I read my email this morning and guess what? I won Sweet Bead Studio's giveaway!  I feel very, very, lucky. Can't believe it actually, so I went and bought a lottery ticket also. $5 worth. I know, big spender.  Think good thoughts.....  :)

Uncle!

So, my hubby couldn't sleep last weekend, got up at 4:30 am on Saturday morning to discover a leak under the kitchen sink. I spent all day Saturday with the plumber, 5 1/2 hours worth, to get this fixed.  Spent a nice sum of money on that and lost most of my Saturday.  Then, on Wednesday after my kids get home from school, I get a call and this is what happened.

Yup, that's right.  Something (weather, rock, snow) shattered the top of the patio table out side! Crap! Gotta get a new table.   And then I get up this morning at 5:30 am, can't sleep, and go to do laundry and guess what?  I turn on the dryer and it sounds like a Nascar race in my laundry room.  This unbelievable loud, metal-on-metal, grinding sound is coming from the dryer. REALLY? I mean, Uncle! And it is a holiday weekend. Well, looks like I am either not doing laundry or it will all have to be line dried.

Lonelies give away!

Laura Sparling of Beads by Laura is giving away some of her "lonelies". I think that they are absolutely beautiful and would be more than willing to give them a wonderful, caring home with lots of attention. Hop on over and check it out!

Aren't they lovely?

Andrew Thornton's Thursday Giveaway!

Some wonderful beads. Hop over and check it out!

New pieces

I want to show you a few pieces that I made ~ one that is finished and one that is in process.

 

This is my up-cycled piece. I took a vintage broken pin and turned it into a necklace.  The "pendant" has such amazing sparkle.

Here is a piece that my cousin asked me to create. I am actually very, very happy with the way it turned out.  Keep in mind that it is not finished right now!  :)

 

Enjoy.

Sally

We had the inurnment ceremony for Sally today at Arlington National Cemetery.  It was amazing.  The 21 gun salute was very moving, and very final.  We miss you Sally.

Holy Cow - yeah me!

I blogged earlier about Jennifer Jangles wonderful giveaway for her 500th post and guess what? I won! I am overwhelmed! First Andrew and now Jennifer ~ has to be a great week. Thank you both!

Andrew Thornton's Thursday Giveaway!

Yet another wonderful giveaway! Yummy! Thank you Andrew!

My work space

I am making progress. As you can see from my space, I have many potential projects out.  I have gotten much taken care of at home and can actually see time to bead! :)  Going to the International Bead and Gem show this weekend at the Dulles Expo Center.  Have my list working.  Can't wait.

Fun! The necklace that I made for my friend (chain post) sold. She loved it. Yeah. Makes me happy that someone else sees my work as worthy.  Feels good.  My SIL asked me to make a piece for her, and I am working on a piece for my cousin.  Love family.  I will share pictures soon.

Have a great Friday.

My Bead Soup Ingredients

I got them! They are wonderful! Take a look.

Thank you Amy!