I added two new crosses to my Etsy shop.


This is it until after my next show. I might add some more jewelry, though.

I have had some really great ideas for new jewelry and keepsake boxes, but I haven't had time to work on anything new. I am just trying to keep up with making enough items for the shows I have scheduled. I sketch the ideas out in my journal so that I don't forget about them. I have ideas from two years ago that I haven't worked on yet. Maybe I should give up on sleep to have more hours to work (play).

Anyhoo, I'm spending the afternoon inside away from all of the allergy spores that attach themselves to my hair and clothes when I go outside and make my nose run, my eyes water, and gets my sneeze machine going.

Today I am grateful for: Dove milk chocolate, good conversation, flavored coffee, Puffs with lotion, and Q-tips (they're not just for ears).

This is the picture of the other angel that I promised to post. I didn't intend for it to look so Christmasy,it just turned out that way. So, I guess I will call her the Christmas Angel.



I must go now I have one hour to eat and get ready to lead the women's Bible study. I am all about multi-tasking.

Today I am grateful for: fast food and my husband going to pick it up, the new TV season's premiers, Digital Satellite recording, and taking tomorrow off.

I finished a Patchwork Clay Angel today. I worked on two and I am almost finished with the second one. I will post pictures of it tomorrow. I love this angel. It reminds me of my mom. It will be hard for me to part with this. I haven't decided yet whether I will list it on Etsy or take it to a show.


I organized part of my studio area today also. Somehow, the week before a show it becomes complete chaos. I still have a long way to go, but since my next show is in 2 1/2 weeks, I doubt it gets cleaned again until winter. I have a show scheduled every two to three weeks until the first of December.

Today I am grateful for: my new "mules", Stouffer's Lasagna in Meat Sauce, heart to heart talks with my girl, being busy, and not having to wear make-up everyday.

I added a bunch of new items to my Etsy Shop today.








I am going to add more in a day or two. I am going supply shopping tomorrow. I am out of everything. A day to myself in art and craft stores, what more could a girl want?

Today I am thankful for: time with my husband, my new jewelry tools, Dancing with the Stars, time to teach my boys to cook, and a relief from allergies.

I had a really great show yesterday.

The weather was hot, I got a bad sun burn, and my allergies were driving me crazy, but I had such great sales that all of the aggravation was worth it. This is my second time since moving back to this area to set up at the Rockwall Aspasian's Fair. I have been very successful both time, and I have to say that it is a very organized and well run event. My only complaint was my location. I probably could have doubled my sales had I been in the main area. But, I understand that successful and popular events work this way. I just have to bide my time until a space opens up in the main area. I will definitely continue to do this show each season.

I also had the "privilege" to be next to the bouncy house. The noise coming from the air compressor thing was really loud which made communicating with my customers difficult, especially since I am hard of hearing.

I have to say, though, that it did provide some entertainment for me. Not really from the children playing, but from the parents. This is the scene that I witnessed over and over again.

"Billy, it is time to go. Come out now."
A minuet later - "Billy, we need to go. Come on out and put your shoes on."
There is no response from Billy; he just keeps on bouncing.
"Billy, I said lets go!" "I'm not kidding, get out now!" "Billy, you are going to be in so much trouble if I have to come in there after you!. If you don't come out now you will be grounded for the rest of the weekend, get out here now!!!!!"
Another minuet goes by.
"Hey Billy, come on out and I will get you some cotton candy." And, Billy comes out.

Just change the name, vary the degree of yelling a bit, and even throw in a cuss word on occasion. I love to observe human behavior. The parents were willing to do just about anything to avoid taking off their shoes and going in after their kid. I couldn't help but laugh and be so grateful that my kids are beyond the bouncy house years.

I must go now and get ready for church. I am taking my daughter out shopping for her birthday this afternoon. It has been a while since we have spent a day together, just the two of us. I am looking forward to it.

Hopefully, in the next couple of days, I will be putting some new items in my Etsy shop.

Today I am grateful for: snow cones on hot days, Benadryl, puffs with lotion, people who get what I do, aloe vera gel, and big, soft, fuzzy house shoes.

I am working hard to get everything done for my show next weekend. I did not get as good of a space as I had hoped, but it is as good show with big crowds. Although I am not in the main area, I am in a section that leads out to the parking, so everyone has to come by. I was in the same area in the spring and I did great.

My studio area is a mess. I had to set up an extra table to layout my pieces that are in process. It makes the room a little cramped. It wouldn't be a problem if I had my own room and wasn't sharing the room with my husband. It is also the pass through to our bedroom. He, of course, is not complaining. He is so supportive. I have just about taken over the whole room, but as long as he has his desk, he is fine.






After this show, I really have to figure out which shows I am going to do for the rest of the season and work on pieces for my Etsy shop. I love being busy.

Today I am grateful for: mocha ice cream, my afternoon General Hospital break, not always having to answer the phone, and big baggy shirts.

These should be the last necklaces I make before my show on September 22. I spent all day Saturday out in the garage cutting out wood cross bases. I will spend the next 3 weeks making patterns, cutting tiles and painting.

I had such a good week this last week. I was able to get so much done. Wednesday, I went shopping at second hand stores, looking for beaded jewelry. I found a whole bag of necklaces for $6. I brought it home, cut the necklaces apart and sorted the beads. I had so much fun. Friday, Bill and I went to eat at our favorite Greek restaurant and I went to Hobby Lobby. It was such a good day.

I must go now and start this week off right with a Sunday afternoon nap.

Today I am grateful for: church fellowship, cooler temperatures, t-shirts with funny slogans, and soft pillows.