Friday Freebie

Well it's Friday once again. What a week it's been. I have been busier then ever in the lab. This always happens this time of year. Always trying to get our undergrads finished up before they leave for the summer. And I'm not even done, I need to come in on Saturday because my undergrad works the spring football game. Not my idea of fun, but oh well. It's part of the job.

I'm also gearing up for my last class. My students are doing a great job and I'm so proud of them (proud mama moment). I can't believe this month went by so quickly. I'll be happy to see all they have accomplished when we get back together in June.

We're also getting ready for J's graduation. He finished up classes in December, but he walks the stage in May. Graduation is a full weekend thing. There are multiple dinners and parties and then the ceremony at Camp Randell (the UW Madison football stadium). And of course the all important graduation party. We have some remodeling things we want to finish up before then, so I guess we better get a move on it.

But let's get to that freebie before I go on any further.

This is such a neat freebie.  This pack contains one page element.

Don't have My Memories software, don't worry about it.  You can use my promo code, STMMMS11215, to get $10 off the My Memories Software and then an additional $10 off any purchase in the store. That's a pretty cool deal. The My Memories folks have some really great scrapbooking things. And even if you don't scrapbook, the software and extras are really awesome. I don't scrapbook, but I love the software to make interesting blog post pictures. I even used it to make some labels for my homemade granola bars, so J wouldn't have to guess flavors anymore. Just use STMMMS11215 to get the discounts.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and stay creative.

Friday Freebie!

Happy Friday Everyone! It's been quite a week. I have been so very busy in the lab. I only have 4 weeks left to get my under-grad's project finished. Nerve wracking. She'll do it, I know she will, she's a smart cookie.

I also have been busy with my class. I now have one open lab and three classes under my belt. They are progressing well and we are much quicker to recognize and fix problems. So I'm happy about that. There are only two more classes to go and I will be sending my students out into the world. I'm proud of them, they'll do fine. I guess I'll see, since I'll check in on them in June.

I've also been busy with my custom orders. I'm working on another leather gauntlet with pyramid studs and beadwork. I'm really excited to see this one done, but it's a lot more complicated than the last few, so it's gonna take a while to finish.

Other than that, same old, same old. I'm still working on getting the new studio in order. I'm getting all my little plants ready to be transplanted to the garden soon. Yay! That's about it this week.

So before I think of anything else, let's get to that freebie.

This is such a neat freebie.  This pack contains two page elements.

Don't have My Memories software, don't worry about it.  You can use my promo code, STMMMS11215, to get $10 off the My Memories Software and then an additional $10 off any purchase in the store. That's a pretty cool deal. The My Memories folks have some really great scrapbooking things. And even if you don't scrapbook, the software and extras are really awesome. I don't scrapbook, but I love the software to make interesting blog post pictures. I even used it to make some labels for my homemade granola bars, so J wouldn't have to guess flavors anymore. Just use STMMMS11215 to get the discounts.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and stay creative.

Friday Freebie

Hello Friday, how have you been? So this week was pretty laid back and, I dare say it, relaxing.

The two custom cuffs I've been working on were dropped off with there new owner and he loved them. He posted a photo of them on Facebook as soon as I gave them to him. I'm so happy and relieved that he liked them. Now on to the next project.

I finished my beaded tin. Well I finished the beaded parts, now I just need to decide what I'm gong to do with the bottom half. I think I'll paint it, but I'm not sure. I hope to have that finished up by the end of next week.  Fingers crossed.

I got my hairs did. I figured if I'm going to teach my first class, I might as well get my mane trimmed up. It's nothing fancy. Just a trim, an addition of a few more layers, and some wispy bangs. I'm still growing it out, so I don't want to get to crazy.

And speaking of class, I think I am finally ready. I'm completely prepped for the first two classes and I'm almost done with the third. I can do this. I have a confession to make, I'm terrified. I don't know why, but I am. Completely terrified. I'm hoping that goes away the second I step into the class room next week. I hope.

But that's enough about me, let's get to that freebie. 

 

This is such a neat freebie.  This pack contains two quick pages.

Don't have My Memories software, don't worry about it.  You can use my promo code, STMMMS11215, to get $10 off the My Memories Software and then an additional $10 off any purchase in the store. That's a pretty cool deal. The My Memories folks have some really great scrapbooking things. And even if you don't scrapbook, the software and extras are really awesome. I don't scrapbook, but I love the software to make interesting blog post pictures. I even used it to make some labels for my homemade granola bars, so J wouldn't have to guess flavors anymore. Just use STMMMS11215 to get the discounts.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and stay creative.

Friday Freebie

Whoa, it's Friday again.  How did that happen?  It's been a busy week to say the least, but then, when isn't it a busy week.  I'm back on my crazy schedule in the lab, so I just don't feel like I'm ever caught up.  And Daylight savings time didn't help at all.  I think I've fallen asleep every night around 9:00/10:00.  Just passed out on the couch, every single night this week.  I have to get back on a schedule.

I'm almost done with my latest custom piece.  Sewing on all the pyramid beads is taking forever, but I'm really liking how it looks.  I can't wait to finish it up.

It's garden time!!!!  I plan on starting the first round of seeds this weekend.  It's been so nice here in southern WI that I should be able to do it outside.  Yay, garden time!

I got a teaching gig at the Public Library.  It's part of Etsy's entrepreneurship program and I'm pretty excited about it.  I'm also pretty damn scared because I've never taught a classroom class.  I've only ever taught hands on time things.  Don't get me wrong, half of my job is teaching, but it's in a lab setting, not in a classroom.  But I'm sure I'll do fine.  I sure hope so.

I guess that's it.  Let's get to that freebie before I start on something else.       

This is such a neat freebie.  This pack contains three page elements.

Don't have My Memories software, don't worry about it.  You can use my promo code, STMMMS11215, to get $10 off the My Memories Software and then an additional $10 off any purchase in the store. That's a pretty cool deal. The My Memories folks have some really great scrapbooking things. And even if you don't scrapbook, the software and extras are really awesome. I don't scrapbook, but I love the software to make interesting blog post pictures. I even used it to make some labels for my homemade granola bars, so J wouldn't have to guess flavors anymore. Just use STMMMS11215 to get the discounts.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and stay creative.

What's New :)

It's spring (finally)!!!!  I have had the heat off in our house for about a month now (though I have to turn it on now and then).  I'm so excited that the snow is gone and things are blooming again.  It makes me happy :)

Jumble Necklace

I have to admit though, that when the weather gets nice I tend to forget about beads and glass.  I just want to be out side.  Last weekend I got most of the gardening done and I'm hoping to get my veggies planted soon.  It's just too nice to be cooped up inside.

But I can't forget about beads for long.  And when I'm not exhausted from riding bike at night, I still love to curl up on the couch with my beads.  So for all the time I've been spending outside, I have actually been pretty productive.   

Here is a prime example, a new necklace, Klymene,  in one of my favorite new designs; the "jumble" necklace.  A lovely dark AB pink with a wonderful jumble of black seed beads in all different kinds of finishes.  I think it's very elegant.

ArtBeads Spring Necklace

I got the  idea for this type of necklace when working on a necklace based on the Phantom of the Opera.  I don't know much about the play, but the graduate student does. She got so excited telling me about it and helping me design something.  I designed a necklace with a gold beaded rope with a jumble of ruby beads.  I'm currently working on this one and I hope to have pictures of it soon.

My ArtBeads necklace was also based on this idea.  Just a wonderful beaded rope with a jumble of different beads as the focal.

These necklaces work up pretty fast and they are a great was for me to use up some of my left over beads. I really can't wait to make up some more.

So I might be a little slow in posting or getting new pictures up.  The weather is just too nice to pass up right now.  So go out and enjoy spring :)

Lace Bracelets

I have a couple of beaded lace bracelets today.

The first is a silver lined deep red lace bracelet. I love this one. It's so pretty and delicate.

It's about 7/8 inches wide, so almost an inch, and about 7 1/2 inches long.

This bracelet would be great for the fall months as well as Christmas time. Or would just be great for that person who loves red. This bracelet will dazzle anyone.

You can find it in my etsy store, HERE.


The next one is really delicate. I used a wonderful mixture of pastel purples, pinks, greens, and blues. I then used a fantastic vintage button for the clasp.

This bracelet measures at about 1 1/4 inch wide and again about 7 1/2 inches long.

This is the perfect bracelet to brighten up the cold dreary winter days, conjuring up thoughts of warmer days filled with chirping birds and the smell of flowers in the air.