Finally I have a show and tell monday!

As I have mentioned, I have been moving and its been a really long and drawn out move. I think its just that I am not as young as I used to be. LOL One time I moved, had two small kids, completely unpacked, hung pictures on the wall AND hung wall paper all on the day I moved in. I have no idea how I ever did that! I feel like this is never going to get done. My boyfriend Jeff has been so much help though. Thanks honey.

So I have a couple pictures to post of the new place. My bedroom and my studio are not anywhere near done, but these rooms are. Its my living room and dining room, and the wall across the whole living room and dining room is all window, and I have a great view.Very private and green with trees. Ya dont get that too much in AZ. lol

I hope to have more jewelry to post next week and add to my website. I am looking so forward to creating and getting down to business again. I have missed it so much. I am looking forward to visiting all of your blogs during the day!!!! Until next time....

Moving Day and Join me at the Make Mine Pink Retreat

Hi everyone, its been crazy as heck around here. And to top it off i got food poisoning this week. I am finally back with the living again. Tomorrow I get the keys to my new place. Its very bittersweet. I am looking so forward to getting this move over and getting my new studio set up so I can get to work on all of my new ideas! BUT its like 110 degress and high humidity, so I just dreat it too. So I am not too sure how long before the cable company will have me up and running. I dont know if the bedroom that will be my studio is wired for internet yet, so I may be away for a few days. But come back and check. I plan on having a blog give away to celebrate!!!

I also want you all to know about the Make Mine Pink Retreat that is being held in Colonial Williamsburg VA on Sept 19, 20. If you own your own business online or brick or mortar or are thinking of starting a business this will be a great oppurtunity! Its in a beautiful setting. The speakers are fabulous and the food is to die for!! We are going to have lots of fun and contest with fabulous prizes too. This is just a perfect event to jump start your business. For all of the information go to http://www.makeminepink.com/ and in the top right corner of the page is a tab labled MMP Retreat. Check it out.

Hi I have been tagged~~

I hope everyone is have a great day...
I have been tagged by my good friend Eileen at http://www.forgetmenotdreams.blogspot.com/ . I am supposed to list 7 facts about myself you all probably dont know. So here goes, dont be shocked. LOL
1)I love hard rock, ie led zeplin, the who, the stones, etc 2)I hate cheesecake, I think I am the only person in the world who does. 3)I am not proud of this, but the truth be told I can have a potty mouth especially while driving. It always shocks people. lol 4)In high school I had a bright red Javlin AMX muscle car with a 401 engine. It was jacked up in the back with spoilers and wide tires, it was really fast. You have heard of a chick magnet, well this was a guy magnet. 5) Maybe not so weird, but I LOVE NYC. 6)I am a Star Trek - Next Generation fan! 7) I worked at a wildlife park for a summer and worked with the small cubs, bobcats, african caracals, even the 20 foot snake that weighed 200 pounds. (in case you are wondering it takes 6 people to carry one. lol).
So I hope I havent tarnished my image. So now I get to tag 7 people. If you want to play you link the tagger and add your sevens links too. Have fun. I am tagging..... http://www.angelheartdesigns.blogspot.com/ . http://www.oddsparrow.blogspot.com/ , http://www.inklingsdesigns.blogspot.com/ , http://www.janetscreativepillows.blogspot.com/ , http://www.palepinkandroses.typepad.com/ , http://www.lavenderrosebathandbody.blogspot.com/ , http://www.lafemmerose.wordpress.com/

Show and Tell Monday ~~Aloha

Hi,,, well, I have been very busy this last week. Besides my job, I had a petsitting job all week that I had to stay overnight. My boss has had jury duty and is on a long trial, I am her personal assistant and this week I have had to do a whole lot of assisting. LOL. She had been planning this Luau-pig roast for some time now. So I helped take care of some details and need to drive into Phoenix everyday after court to pick her up and bring her home. I am still packing, cleaning and sorting also. The point of all of this "do ya feel sorry for me yet?" LOL I didnt make one single thing this week. So ya all get to see family photos from the Luau. I hope I dont bore you silly. Thanks for stopping by.

The first picture is my oldest daughter Valerie and my son in law Adam, and the handsome little guy is Jace my grandson. The second picture is my youngest daughter April and her boyfriend, a pretty great guy, and the little dude is Mikey my other grandson. The third picture is Jeff. He isnt too happy about having his picture taken, but hey he is kinda cute. And the last photo is my boss and dear friend Kay and the luau pig. All of the guests sitting at my table decided he need a name, so this is Alphie. I couldnt bear to eat him though. I mostly like fruits and vegtables. I will tell you one thing, it was 108 and I felt as cooked as poor Alphie.

I hope you all have a great day. I cannot wait to get my new studio up and running. I have some great new plans and cant wait to share them. I will be stopping by my friends of Make Mine PInks blogs today and I am looking forward to seeing whats new. Until next time.

Show and Tell Monday and Christmas!

I am happy to be able to post for show and tell. I had considered passing this week. I have been packing and I have ALOT of great stuff to pack! lol Also this week my boss, Kay, had jury duty and has been assigned to a criminal trial that will be at least 2 weeks. Being her personal assistant has a whole new meaning now. She is really going to need my help. To make matters harder for both of us, she is having a pig roast luau this coming saturday at her home for over 100 people. Plus I have quite a few pet sitting assignments over the next two weeks also. The house I am in now closes next monday, so I have lots to do. But I am going to do what I can to participate in any of the Make Mine Pink promotions. I love doing them and wouldnt miss it for the world.

So, I have done a few heart shaped ornaments that will be on my website for the Christmas in July event. I thought these earrings were just fun. Dont tell anyone I have snagged the keys to Santas Sleigh! And last but not least, evidence that I am not being slack on productivity, and this stack of boxes is the tip of the iceberg!

I cant wait to visit all of the Make Mine Pink sights today for the beginning of Christmas in July. Make sure to participate in the contest, there are great prizes, including a $200.00 Make Mine Pink gift card! Unitl next time..........

Merry Chirstmas~~~ in July?

Hi, I just wanted to remind everyone who is stopping by for a visit that starting tomorrow, the 21st of July, begins the Christmas in July Shop Hop at Make Mine Pink! This is a really fun game and you can win prizes. Really good prizes! When you are at Make Mine Pink.com you would click onto the shop hop logo and find the participating boutiques. In each boutique you will find hidden the shop hop logo. Once you find it, click on to it and you will get credit for that find. The more you find the more chances of winning and the bigger the prize you qualify for. AND while visiting all of the different boutiques, have a look around. Everyone has been working really hard to bring you some new and incredible holiday merchandise. There will be ornaments, journals, tags, jewelry, florals, decorations, etc....I know you wont want to miss this event!!!!

Pink Friday along the Garden Path

Join us at http://www.makeminepink.com/ for our weekly Pink Friday event. These themed events are just so much fun. All of the participating boutiques will have special products and pricing for one day only. This week our inspiration will be the garden path. I especially love this theme because so much of my jewelry is inspired by flowers. So make sure to come back friday and check this out! You can click on to my link in the column to the right titled Make Mine PInk, pink friday or just look for pink friday link on the Make Mine Pink website. Have fun.

Show and Tell Monday....

Hi,, what a busy week end this has been. I am moving at the end of the month and I have way tooooo much stuff. Its all great stuff, but to much. I am making progress slowly but surely, but it does keep my from doing what I prefer, and thats being creative. The cats arent too happy either. I have packed and unpacked cats probably 100 times. I should just leave them packed. LOL

Well the first thing I have are pictures a very good friend gave me when she moved and didnt want them anymore. She didnt want to put them in her garage sale and give them away for next to nothing, she was glad I liked them. My understanding these are watercolors done in Paris in either the late 50's or early 60's. I didnt get the frames so you could see the beautiful art, but they are an antiqued turquoise/blue color and look gorgeous with the paintings. I truly cherish these and I am so glad she gave these to me. Next are two pairs of earrings I put together today. I really like the amethyst and mother of pearl ones. I listed them on my site, but I might keep them if they dont sell. Also I did this fun necklace.

I cant wait to see what you all are doing this week. I will be visiting you all through out the day. Have a magical day and happy creating.....until next time

Hi, Show and Tell Monday

HI, I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. I had a 3 day weekend myself and boy it flew by so fast. I am moving at the end of the month so I have started packing and sorting and throwing out. I started in the room I use least. The kitchen. For real, I hardly ever use the kitchen, I should though, I found out I have some really cute dishes. LOL I am not quite decided where I will move and its a little stressful packing up and not knowing where to take your stuff. LOL I have a couple places lined up and the right thing will turn up, its all good. I went to Target and bought this really soft body pillow. I thought it would be comfy. Well apparently so did Miss Annie Friend, she wont get off of it. She loves it. She is so shy and quiet and never asserts herself so I just cant bear to kick her off of it! I also went out to an antique mall on Sunday with my Sister and Friend. I bought a bag of assorted old jewelry and cant wait to use some of that. I found a couple other things I am going to use for projects that I will post later. I did buy these to hats. I love old hats. I used to collect them but lost them all in a fire, so I decided to start picking them up again here and there. I love these two. I wonder who owned them? I also tried my hand at FIMO clay. I have been wanting to make cupcake and icecream cone beads. These were alot of fun, but when I set them on a tray to dry overnight, one of the cats thought they looked like alot of fun to roll around the floor. I found them everywhere, but they had fuzz and stuff in them. I decided to bake them and paint them anyway, so I cant really use them, but I will practice and make them again for some projects. LOL . So I decided to make these earrings so that would have a completed project.

So I had a full weekend but it was fun and productive. I cant wait to see what all of you have come up with this week... until next time........

Everything is coming up Roses~~Friday

Just stopping by to remind everyone about Make Mine Pink and their Pink Friday event. Each friday there is a different theme and the participating shops can all be accessed from one link. Its super easy and very convenient. You can click onto the link here on my blog (on the right side column) or go to http://www.makeminepink.com/ and click onto the Pink Friday shopping bag. This weeks theme is Romantically Roses and this is an event you dont want to miss. There will be jewelry, flower arrangements. pillows, ceramics, vintage treasures, purses,,,, you get the idea, and all with the theme of roses...So much fun. My favorite has always been PINK. Whats yours.......well will see you bright and early Friday morning.

Its Show and Tell Monday

I hope everyone had a great weekend. I had a very productive one. So thats always good. I have so many ideas right now. Sometimes I dont even know where to start. I did have some time out and went with my guy to see Get Smart. I didnt have alot of expectation for this movie. Remakes usually are kinda disappointing..This was the exception. This movie was hilarious!!! Very good. You actually laugh out loud.

The first thing is a bracelet I really like how it turned out. I havent used these flower shaped bead frames before, but I really like them. Next is a butterfly necklace. And next is a bracelet I made for my friend Carrie. I did post a few new things online too. I cant wait to see what you have all been up to,,, I promise to visit you all, it may be after work, but I look forward to visiting you all............until next time...

Pink Friday goes to the Beach

Tomorrow at Make Mine Pink is what we call "Pink Friday". Each friday there is a fun theme and tomorrow is Beach Cottage. All of the participating shops will have special items in this theme and it looks like some fantastic items. These are one day only sales! Check out all of the shops in one convenient location. Just click on to the pink friday link that is on right side of this post....There will be jewelry, beach cottage decor and vintage treasures to be sure. You dont want to miss out!!!! See ya all tomorrow...

Magic show and tell monday

Yah!! its Monday. This weekend was so busy,,, I mean really busy! So for show and tell I managed to come up with something fun. These are Bottled Magick Fairey Dust. The magic they hold brings the owner positive, happy good luck! They are now on my website under accessories.

There is always something exciting going on at Make Mine Pink, so its been a fun creative weekend. I finished putting together my secret sister gift and its ready for the mail. I got to register for the Make Mine Pink Retreat in Sept. We have all been waiting for this day to come! I cant wait to see you all again. I will be visiting all of your blogs today at some point... while sneaking on the computer at work. LOL Happy creating and until next time........

Happy Birthday Cindy!!!

Today is Cindys Birthday! She is such an awesome Lady and Artist. She makes hand built ceramics. She is the very talented artist who makes the lovely ceramic roses I love to use in my jewelry designs. She has given me so much inspiration and support. I consider her a very dear friend. She is so busy because she has more than one business going. (Can we bottle your energy?) She also has on online store that features artist who recycle and repurpose items to help save our planet. She also works with a company called Send Out Cards, which is a very creative way to send and customize your own greeting cards. Check out Cindys websites and I know you wont be disappointed that you did.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

http://www.angelheartdesigns.com/ http://www.greenplanetartists.com/ and http://www.angelheartdesigns.blogspot.com/

Your invited to a Tea Party

This Friday is Pink Friday at Make Mine Pink. If you have followed my blog you know that each friday is a new theme to shop all of the Make Mine Pink Boutiques. This is an especially fun week and I truly believe you will find some pretty items you cant live without. The theme is an English Tea Party! All you have to do is come back friday and click onto my link. (its just to the right of this post.) Or go to http://www.makeminepink.com/ and click onto pink fridays there. These are one day events, so you dont want to miss this. I have decided to change the look of my blog and get it all dressed up for the event! I hope you like the new look. Until friday............

Show and Tell Monday

I am so glad to be able to post today. I have had grandchildren over for the weekend babysitting. It was a little hectic..Lots of fun, but I just didnt think I would get much done. Yah!!! I just hate missing make mine pinks show and tell monday....

The first piece is a special order for Suzanne at Think Pink Creations. I hope she doesnt mind me showing it. I really hope she likes it. Next is a charm bracelet I came up with. I loved the little glass bottle, so I glued the word magic inside and filled with blue fairy glitter. And the inspiration just took off from there. And last is a pair of earrings. I love these glass rose beads.

Well, I hope you all had a great Fathers day weekend. I cant wait to see what you have all come up with. Have a great day and until next time.....

Be ready to get Kitchy!!! Tomorrows Pink Friday is Kitchy Kitchen ideas!

Hi, I hope you all will join Make Mine Pink for Pink Friday. Dont miss out! This friday is an especially fun theme: Kitchy Kitchen ideas. The link is in the column to the right, just click on to the Pink Fridays link and have fun!

Show and tell Monday

My biggest show and tell of ALL TIME is this week. My website is up and running!! I love the way it turned out, I am extremely happy with it. If you are every looking for a great website that is so easy to get started and user friendly, contact Joyce at http://www.cottagecollections.com/ . You wont be disappointed! Its still so new and I have lots more to add. But I would be so happy if you had a look around.

I did get a few pieces done this weekend too. The necklace has a very beachy feel. I called it "Mermaid Necklace." The blue heart can hang on a door knob or a hook somewhere. I love this color blue.

If you check out the post below this one, you can meet my new office managers. Lucy and George. I am going to have to do something about that George sleeping on the job. On top of all of this excitement my sister Stephanie came over and helped me pack a few boxes and we took a whole bunch of stuff to Goodwill. I am not exactly sure when I am moving, but I cant wait to get settled. I have some awsome plans for my new pink studio! I cant wait to see what you all have been up to this week. I will visit you all during the day... Thanks for all of your support, you guys are the best....pink hugs and lots of love, gail

Pink Friday for Fathers Day

Its pink friday at make mine pink. This is shopping at its finest and with a twist. Each friday the boutiques and Make Mine Pink post new items that are have not been offered previously. Its very exclusive and a very limited time that it will be available. Each friday is a different theme. Last week "spring time in Paris" was a huge success and so much fun. This friday the theme is "Fabulous Fathers". So you know how hard it is to shop for the man in your life. This is going to make it so easy and unique! Just click onto the link to the right of this post for Pink Fridays. Visit all boutiques in one convenient stop! Have fun shopping.

I will be back next week to participate, I have been incredibly swamped this week. Besides I just cant seem to make a pink braclet I think a father might like. LOL Until next time......

Show and Tell Monday

Hi,,, I have had some fantastic news this weekend. At Make Mine Pink, Joyce Lucas, the owner had a raffle for our members. The funds are going to Pink Roses fund, which is a great cause. The prize was one of Joyces website designs from her Cottage Collections business. This is a very generous prize, and I am thrilled to say that I won!!! I was so very happy, and I have so many ideas and questions. This will definately take my life in a new direction and I am looking so forward to it. Thank you again Joyce. Your the best!!!

I tried to get some things done this week for show and tell. I just couldnt bear not having anything to post. LOL So I whipped up a couple summer bracelets. One reminds me of all the great summer fruits and the second is just like a candy jar. I made a purse also. Its reversible. Its a ballerina fabric and I just love it. I think it needs a bow though, so I will do that this week. I cant wait to see what everyone has done....