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....

Pink Friday *** Oooh la la

This is a very exciting day. Make Mine Pink is having a really special shopping experience each Friday. We will each have special items selected for purchase for this one day. Each Friday will have a new and unique theme. Today is our very first Pink Friday and the them is "Springtime in Paris" Please click onto the Pink Friday link to the right so that you may visit all of the Make Mine Pink Boutiques. I know you wont be disappointed.

My contribution for this week is a one of a kind bracelet. Available only today! I call it "Fleur di lis", (flower of the lily). I think of French gardens, with pink fleurs and papillons. Lots of romance and amour.

This bracelets pink and clear swarovski crystals. Pink swarovski butterflies (papillon) and hearts (amour). It has a heart clasp and the rhinestone fleur di lis which gives it its oooh la la. If you click on the photo it will enlarge it. The length can be adjusted for a custom fit for you at no charge. The cost is $34.00. If interested you can send me an email to cupcakesandcutestuff@yahoo.com and I can send you an invoice through paypal. Thank you for stopping by ... and dont forget to check out the Make Mine Pink : pink fridays link to see more French inspired shopping... until next time............gail

Happy Memorial Day and Show and Tell Monday

I have had an incredibly busy week. With it being a holiday weekend I have had alot of petsitting assingments. The post below is just 3 of my adorable clients you can visit. I hope you all have had a safe and fun holiday. I thank all of our service men and women who have served our country.

Also, stay tuned this week. This friday is our first Pink Friday hosted by Make Mine Pink. Each friday there will be a different theme. The shops will have an item related to that theme. It will be sold only on that day. So you will have to be fast to snap up the great and creative items. This is going to be so much fun and such an original way to shop. This fridays theme is "Paris in Springtime." I cant wait to see what these creative women come up with. I hope you stop back by and see what I have come up with!

Well, with all thats going on I managed to come up with two new pieces of jewelry for show and tell monday. First is a pair of dragonfly earrings. I used light blue swarovski crystals. I like dragon flies. And next is for any Princess. This bracelet is pink and clear swarovski crystals in different sizes and shapes. Nothing catches light like swarovski crystals for sure. And the princess needs a crystal crown!! I will be back later this week with more suprises to remind you of Paris. Until next time.................

Furry Friends are the best kind of friends

In addition to my day job as a secretary, and my creative endeavors, I also have a petsittng business. My business has been really growing as of late. Working with animals is a passion I have always had. I even worked at a wild life park for awhile with the big cats, birds and even 20 foot snakes on occasion. There isnt a better job than working with animals. They are so happy to see you and all they want is to visit and play for awhile. I usually just blog about my art on my etsy shop, but I just wanted to post a couple pictures of some of my clients.... I would like you to meet Willy, Iris and Gibson... They are very pleased to meet you...LOL Until next time...

Show and Tell Monday

Wow its been a week already. Time is really flying. I have been very busy on my magazine submission pieces. I am happy to say they are done and I will be mailed this week. I dont think they want me showing them ahead of time, so I wont put them on my blog yet. I have emailed pictures to a couple of people though. Now is all the "paper work" writing the step by step instruction list, and supply lists. Now I am wondering if having 4 pieces is such a good thing!? LOL. So I have gotten a couple things done and I have posted 6 new things to my etsy shop if you want to have a look around there. (thanks)

The first thing is a two dollar garage sale find. This was a white wicker rocking chair that was painted white. It need some fresh paint, so I decided on yellow. Dont think I really did not want to go with pink! You see George sleeping. He is the cat who loves tues. market chat so much. Its fast paced on the computer and its a huge chase game for him. lol

Next, my friend Judy and I have been making these pillow cases like crazy. I picked this fabric because the theme for my business is water lillies and color. So I couldnt resist. But they are adorable in so many color combinations. They take minutes to make and they even have french seams, so no raw edges. I am going to make a pillow case and matching pj bottoms for everyone for Christmas.

Then last but not least some new jewelry. Of course I am loving using Cindys roses. These are both on my etsy shop now. I cant wait to see what you all have done. I have a crazy day, so I promise to visit you ALL, but it may take me all day to do it. The best part of the day for sure!!!! until next time...........gail

I would like you to meet Janet :)

Janet is a very dear friend I have met through Make Mine Pink. I live in Arizona and she lives in Florida, but we did get to meet in Chicago in the middle of March while attending the Country Living Magazine Creative Women event. We stayed at a lovely brownstone just off the miracle mile with other Make Mine Pink friends.

Janet is very talented and has a business called Janets Creative Pillows. They are just awesome and she has so much talent. I have posted a couple samples but please stop by her website and her blog. I am sure you will agree. Until next time................gail

http://www.janetscreativepillows.com/ and http://www.janetscreativepillows.blogspot.com/

Monday, Monday

Yea!! Monday again. I am glad that show and tell is Monday. Makes the beginning of the week a whole lot easier. LOL I really hope everyone had a wonderful Mothers Day. I had a very nice relaxing day. What could be better. I had a very busy week but managed to get a couple things done to post. In my spare time I was also working on the designs I am sending to Florida later this month for a magazine to be published in September. I am very excited about that and I will keep you posted.

For this week the first thing is a bracelet inspired by the beach. Especially Hawaii. And its all about summer. I do need to get some more things posted at etsy tonight or tomorrow, so take a look for new things. Second, this is an enamel heart. It started out as a piece of copper that I used a jewelers saw to get the heart. I used the black and white powdered glass that is put in a kiln to actually melt. I love doing enamel. I cant wait to get my own kiln, but I have found a studio that has open studio by the hour. I am really excited about that, and if life can slow down enough for me, i will be there more. I added a couple beads and put it on a black leather cord. And last is my purple flower garden bracelet. I bought the 3 purple flowers at a bead show last weekend. The are had made from glass from a local artist. Its just fun and for spring.

I hope you all have a wonderful week. I cant wait to see what you have been up to. I will be stopping by through out the day to have a peak at your new creations.... happy creating, luv, gail

Mothers Day at Make Mine Pink

At Make Mine Pink there is a month long celebration of Mothers Day. Last Thursday was recipe day. Anyone who knows me would be laughing out loud at me participating in a recipe exchange. I have been blessed with many talents, BUT the two things I am hopeless at is Cooking and cutting hair. My kithchen is so cute and its just for looks. Although I have more sets of the most beautiful dishes. Oh well thats just the way it is. LOL

For today the topic is gift giving. Whats the best gifts to give, or what not to give. This probably goes back to the fact I dont cook, but please dont give me something useful. I want cute and fun! I think the best gifts are books and Joanns or Michaels gift cards. I LOVE art supplies. (they talk to me, I swear they do.) Handmade cards and pictures made by my Grandkids are right up there at the top too! Those are priceless and I always have them up in my "gallary" for everyone to enjoy. I hope all of you Moms out there get exactly what you want. You all deserve the best. And the best part is the best doesnt mean expensive. It truly is the thought that counts.

Show and Tell Monday :)

Show and tell monday is always one of my favorite posts. That means my friends are making new posts as well. I get to see what everyone is doing this week. I have been soooo busy this week with trying to get my house ready to sell and work has been crazy, but I managed to get a few things finished. Thats why I love it; it would be so easy to brush off not completing anything when its gets crazy but I love participating so much I get something done.

I am also trying to come up with an absolutely WOW idea for consideration to have something published in a jewelry magazine. Normally I am never at a lack for ideas but I want this to be over the top. And as I mentioned its just been crazy this week. I hope to have something working for me by the middle of the week. Well, I cant wait to visit everyone. Until next time....

The necklace is one more of the hand built ceramic roses from Cindy at Angel Heart Designs. The Bracelet is actually more lavender and purple than the pictures shows, and this is a small tote I made from a leg of some old blue jeans. Its lined in a yellow/orange batik fabric with cats on it. I was just experimenting and just through it together.

Yeah, its show and tell Monday again

I love show and tell monday. I love seeing what everyone is up to. You all are so creative and talented! You just keep me inspired.

I have made a few new jewelry pieces. I am trying to be more creative and original. I am striving to be more unique with each new design. My friend Cindy from Angel Heart Designs Makes these beautiful hand built ceramic rose buttons. So I am coming up with all kinds of ideas to incorporate them into bracelets and necklaces. I LOVE these buttons. I am also experimenting with very small silk or paper flowers in frames. And I found this seahorse and couldnt wait to do something different with it.

I cant wait to visit your blogs as well. Also, this is the start of the Make Mine Pink shop hop. Check out all of the details on the post below. You wont regret how much fun this will be. I hope you all have a happy creative week ahead!!!! Until next time.....

Make Mine Pink Shop Hop and Mothers Day

Make Mine Pink will be offering a Mother's Day Shop Hop starting on April 21st, 2008 and ending on May 10th, 2008. Join the Make Mine Pink Bloggers as we each post our plans for a Mother's Day Event~ we will share stories and recipes, a garden hat or two, and stop and smell the roses along the way.

Mya's Concert!!!

Sometimes I just have to BE a grandma and brag so be patient with me. lol Tonight was my Grandaughter Mya's spring concert at school. She is in the first grade now.Man she is growing up soooo fast. The concert was outdoors and the weather couldnt be more perfect. Even a nice cool breeze. It was hard to get any pictures of them singing; by then it had gotten dark and they didnt turn out too well. But these are some before and her BFF. Her and Arianna were in kindergarden together too. I hope they stay close friends forever. We had a blast and the kids were so cute. So I just had to post a couple pictures for now.

I am working on more jewelry and sewing and I will have more to post for sure before Make Mine Pinks show and tell monday!! until next time,, happy creating gail