tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515987190869872682011-10-10T21:27:29.219-04:00You are my hiding place! You protect me from trouble, and you put songs in my heart because you have saved me. Psalm 32:7 (CEV)Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.comBlogger581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-31602888954659237782011-01-25T20:21:00.001-05:002011-01-25T20:22:03.492-05:00

Run along now and enter this awesome sweepstakes for a trip for TWO! This sweepstakes is open to US and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) age 18 and up. Entry deadline is March 16, 2011 at 11:59pm PT. For more information: http://www.artbeads.com/road-to-tucson-sweepstakes.html

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Lori Anderson is having a GIVEAWAY!!  If you would like to win an awesome metal stamp set, go on over to her blog.   Yep, there are 4 places for you to click to get there.  Of course, I’m planning to win it anyway!

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It’s always a nice surprise to check my shop in the mornings to find that one of my listings has been included in a lovely Etsy treasury!  This pretty collection is curated by Sobby, and includes my Woven Heart Necklace. Sobby’s Etsy shop has lots of beadwoven treasures, but these Sunshine Beaded Earrings are my favorites!

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-15780994790518437052010-09-24T13:53:00.002-04:002010-09-24T14:12:01.172-04:00

Yes, some of us late bloomers (otherwise known as, slow-pokes) are in denial of autumn.  Still hanging on to the sweet summertime.  Here is my last Summertime review of items for Artbeads.com. I know, I know, it is officially fall, but just work with me here! The Glass Beads section is packed full of beautiful beads!  I never really thought I would care for these in the past, but in my hand they

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-20661351661009421482010-09-17T11:11:00.002-04:002010-09-17T12:32:41.709-04:00

Check out this gorgeous piece being given away by Rosy Revolver! If you have never seen her work, you MUST visit her here!   Entries will be accepted up until midnight EST on Thursday, September 23rd. The winner will be announced Friday, September 24th.  Hey! That’s my baby girl’s birthday!!

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-20309581963190068052010-08-23T19:19:00.002-04:002010-08-23T19:27:43.814-04:00

Artbeads.com sent me beautiful coin shape glass beads in yellow and white. They have wonderful little peacock spots on them. I love these! They are a little smaller than I expected (now where is my ruler? :o) ) so I did not make the bracelet I had planned. However, earrings developed and they’re so HAPPY, they make me want to dance! Artbeads.com has tons of beautiful glass beads, so check

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It’s been a very hot summer in Texas, and we’ve been very busy settling back into our home. We still have a long way to go, but I have neglected my blog so long, I decided this update needed to happen NOW! Things never seem to go as planned, so sometimes I just have to readjust priorities.I have several items from Artbeads.com to review. The first is a diamond shaped Murano glass pendant. It’s so

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A lovely surprise this morning:  An Etsy Treasury featuring lots of Etsy Beadweavers!  My piece is the Garnet Romance Necklace.  We would all love to have your clicks until Sunday! Beaded Geometry was curated by Marina Levy of Marina Levy’s Handmade Crafts.  I love this beautiful necklace, Soft Pink Love,  in her shop:

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While it might look like I’m stuck on blue, well, maybe I am! Evidently it’s my favorite color! And there will be more to come, cause I’ve been beading, not listing. So, I have a little pile of things which I will be listing on Etsy and 1kM! Some are blue-and some are not… So come on back in a day or two and see… These MIGHT be my favorites, cause I love love these crystals:Just thinking, do

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…is the current theme for the Artbeads bloggers. Very good for me, because Spring is my favorite time of the year. If I were at home in Texas, I’m sure I would be pruning, digging, planting, and enjoying the birds and new growth of my garden. But, here I am in Florida at my “home-away-from-home”. In the Keys this time of the year, thoughts turn to the beach, water sports, tall frosty drinks, palm

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That’s the title of a pretty Treasury West curated by Demet of Demetgun3 on Etsy. She was so kind as to include my Summer Strawberries Earrings! Demet has some lovely things in her shop! One of my favorites is her Twisted Snake Medallion Necklace. Hmmm, it would certainly be awesome for Valentine’s Day, or any other day for that matter!

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-74610350875571618582010-01-25T00:20:00.002-05:002010-01-25T00:25:16.816-05:00

Presenting a pretty Etsy Treasury curated by Ileana of Enchanted Beads. My Woven Heart Necklace is part of this one and it’s always a little charge of excitement to see one of my creations included in a setting like this. Feel free to visit, comment and click to your Hearts content! Here is a beautiful pendant created by Ileana, and is available in her Etsy shop Enchanted Beads. She has MANY

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Look at the beautiful necklace being given away on the blog Rosy Revolver.  Just comment, twitter, post, fan, and who knows…you might be the fortunate winner of an awesome piece of jewelry!  Also, check out her Etsy shop.  What talent!!  Lots of pretties!

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is the name of a Treasury in which a recent addition to Hiding Place Beadery on Etsy (Romantic Spiral Bracelet) is included. Your comments and clicks are most appreciated! “A little bit bohemian”was curated by Judi of Etsy’s Imaginuity. Judi creates wearable art creations of all kinds. Below is her creation…Christmas Fantasy - Elegant Beaded Cuff

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-39692038497259641022009-11-11T18:07:00.002-05:002009-11-11T18:11:12.680-05:00

Once again, it’s time to vote for your favorite Etsy Beadweavers November Challenge creation! And there are some really beautiful items to choose from! Of course, you could expect nothing less…they are always amazing! Voting is open through November 15, so, go go!

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The Beadweaving Emporium at 1000 Markets has opened voting for the September Challenge. The theme is “Fall”, and was chosen by Dini of Beadazzled of Oregon, the winner of the New Horizons Challenge. This growing market had only 5 entrants for this particular Challenge, but they are spectacular, as always. The BEM is loaded with talented, creative artists! Go check it out, and cast your vote!

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A great Saturday surprise! “i HEART you” is the name of a very sweet and lovely treasury curated by Smadar Grossman of Smadar's Treasures. I am most honored to have my Woven Heart Necklace included. Thank you, Smadar! Smadar’s Treasure is so full of beautiful items, it’s hard to choose just one to show you! This necklace is one of my favorites, and I really love the textures and colors she

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All Jeweled Up is the name of the Etsy Treasury I am honored to have my Woven Heart Necklace a part of. All Jeweled Up was curated by Noahs Ark Collections. Check out her cute shop! She has lots of cool critters, and I found this little owl necklace that I really like!

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I have decided to re-enter the blog-world with this newsworthy piece. (About time, huh?!)Chocolate and Steel is having a give-away and here’s the awesome prize:The contest ends on Monday, August 31st and the winner will be announced Wednesday, September 2nd. Go check it out, and maybe you’ll sport this little number on your finger!ALSO:Etsy is having a Handmade Moments Contest , and Chocolate and

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I couldn’t resist sharing with you this adorable photo of Friday, a young 1/2 quarter-horse, 1/2 paint colt. There are several good things about being back in Texas for a little while, and one of them is spending a little time with good friends and enjoying the things that are important to them. Friday belongs to my dear friend and pastor, Brandon, and was photographed by his son, Josh. I think

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Inta of Binkaminka’s Bead Therapy blogged about this Hugh Newman video starring TJ Thyne.  It was truly fascinating and touching.  It’s a “feel-good” video, and we need more of those!  If you need a smile (and we ALL do)  PLEASE click here: Well…don’t dilly dally, go!

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I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date… Yes, that’s the story of my life. My Surf and Pearls Necklace was featured in this lovely treasury several days ago. It was curated by Denise of DCH Studio.I love these tiny original oil ACEOs from her shop! DCH Studio Go! Look! Enjoy!

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-78416747361031611172009-05-05T20:32:00.001-04:002009-05-05T20:32:56.450-04:00

Found one!  Go over to Hammer-Stitch-Burn and check it out.  Paige has been blogging for a month, and just posted her first 5 items in her Etsy shop today.  Milestone!  So, she’s celebrating, and you NEED to go help her celebrate! Hammer-Stitch-Burn on Etsy has some really cool jewelry, and I’m sure we all need to give her some hearts!  Well, I don’t, cause I already did!  ;o)

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-23805412180521831802009-05-04T20:34:00.002-04:002009-05-04T20:41:50.523-04:00

What a lovely surprise I just found! I almost missed this sweet Treasury West with my Surf and Pearls Necklace included. It was curated by Noah's Ark Collection which happens to be one of my favorite shops! You will always find lots of cute stuff there, and today I couldn’t find just one, so here are two of my favorite items!This seagull is so cool, maybe I like it because most of the time we

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-51754412666337924622009-05-02T22:24:00.003-04:002009-05-02T23:02:07.237-04:00

I feel like Dorothy, but no ruby slippers. Key Largo may be paradise for some, but I am happy to report “Honey, I’m Home!!”. After a three day trek with my Best Friend, Tessa, Jack the angel-dog, Tessa’s new puppy-Jemima, four finches, and a ton of beads, I am happily home at last, at least for a little while! Texas and our 4.5 green acres truly are my favorite place. My roses and irises are

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The Beadweaving Emporium beadweaver's market at 1000 Markets is now LIVE and open to the public for business and for new member requests. We currently have 16 beadweaving shops open with more joining every day. If you are a beadweaver and already have a shop at 1000 Markets and are interested in joining our market, come and see us! Just click here. Come on over and check out The Beadweaving

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Yes, I’ve been a slug. No excuse. But here are 4 new pieces to try to make up for it. Forgive? The Greatest of These 1 Corinthians 13:13 (CEV) For now there are faith, hope, and love. But of these three, the greatest is love. Citron Anklet Surf and Pearls Necklace Hmm..What Shall I Call These?

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The title is “Time Machine”. Mariya of BeadCatcher had the privilege of naming April’s challenge, as the winner of the January/February challenge. She said of the theme, “…what if you were given a once in a lifetime chance to travel through time and space; to travel into past or future; to travel into a real or imagined world? Where would you go? What would you see there? Just think about it.

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-54896778685348753342009-04-08T08:44:00.003-04:002009-04-08T09:02:01.774-04:00

Lora, of Lora Hart Jewels, is having a giveaway on her blog. You would be so fortunate to win this necklace from her. Lora is a master with PMC. This is what she's giving away:Gorgeous HUH!? Go check it out!

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-46409400873945297632009-04-03T09:33:00.003-04:002009-04-04T16:07:19.807-04:00

THE BEADWEAVING EMPORIUM has been approved as a new market for 1000 Markets!! Hooray! More information to come and links to check it out for yourself. These shops are founding members of the Market:Beadazzled of OregonRachele’s OriginalsConlin’s CreationsBeaded ExtravaganceBeadsforeverThe Beaded LilyCigar Box Beads(and me of course!) Hiding Place BeaderyCome and see us! Or come and join us!

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Today is Worldwide Autism Awareness Day. The month of April is Autism Awareness Month as well. According to www.autism.com/:  Autism is a severe developmental disorder that begins at birth or within the first two-and-a-half years of life. Most autistic children are perfectly normal in appearance, but spend their time engaged in puzzling and disturbing behaviors which are markedly different

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Back on March 18, I opened HidingPlace Beadery at 1000 Markets, a fairly new selling venue for handmade quality items. Not long after that I was contacted by Dini of Beadazzled of Oregon, and she inquired about my interest in starting a new beadweaver’s group on 1000 Markets. Dini’s enthusiasm is infectious! So within just a few days she and Rachele of Rachele’s Originals had organized a group

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I could get used to this: Get up on Sunday morning. Turn on the computer. Find something from my Etsy shop in a Treasury!! Yeah baby! Gotta love it! It will be receiving clicks (hint, hint!) until Tuesday, March 31, in the evening.I present As I Live and Bead, curated by Debra of Beads and Blooms.Debra makes some absolutely beautiful wearable art, and one of my personal favorites is the Blue

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-4795353535803388602009-03-22T09:18:00.002-04:002009-03-22T09:23:34.376-04:00

I woke up to find my Honeysuckle Beadwoven Bracelet in this lovely treasury! It will be open for viewing (& clicking ;o)) until Monday around noon! Fantastic was curated by Ileana of Enchanted Beads. She has many beautiful items in her shop. Here is one of my favorites:Thank you Ileana, for including me in your lovely treasury!

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-63056609558279812222009-03-17T23:25:00.004-04:002009-04-07T10:42:32.593-04:00

Finally, I have completed a new piece for my Etsy shop. I’ve had such a hard time lately getting things accomplished!This bracelet features two lampwork beads made by Ginny Hampton Schmidt. I purchased these from her at the Fort Worth Bead Market last November. Ginny does beautiful work and has a shop on Etsy called Ginnovations . I could use a critique!

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-56263415647718537192009-03-17T15:53:00.002-04:002009-03-17T17:33:22.618-04:00

Yay! Christine of Chocolate and Steel loves to have a *.*.*.*GIVEAWAY*.*.*.* !!! She will announce the winner of a beautiful handcrafted silver ring with lovely yellow topaz stones on Friday, March 27! So… head on over there and leave her a comment! Or don’t. That way, maybe I’ll win, cause y’know my birthday is in November! ;->

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-36489787157209905502009-03-16T23:06:00.002-04:002009-03-16T23:10:29.781-04:00

The theme is TEMPTATION, and the winner is “The Seductress” by Rachele Dagley of Rachele’s Originals. Congratulations Rachele! It’s a beautiful necklace! The runners-up are:Second: Temptation - MadeByOlgaThird: Temptation Dance - SmadarsTreasureFourth: Serpent's Temptation necklace - CieloDesignFifth: Temptation Burlesque Collar - gypsyeyesjewelrySixth: TEMPTATION Necklace -

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I was able to grab a Treasury West today and thought it appropriate to feature a few of the CAC members. I think it’s pretty, and hope you agree! It’s still open for clickin’ through Thursday morning EARLY! Go ahead, they need love, too! “Loverlies From Team CAC “

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Yay, I woke up to find my Rain Drop Earrings in a Treasury West this morning! Misty Blue will be live and available for clicks until Monday afternoon, March 16. This selection was curated by Cathy of Knit2getherInLove. Cathy is a fellow member of Team CAC (Christian Artists and Crafters). Check out her cute Poochie Sweater for St. Patty’s Day!What is this breed, 'cause he's pretty adorable??!!

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-88844878899383619782009-03-12T20:33:00.002-04:002009-03-12T20:34:56.709-04:00

Well, I love “firsts”! Today, I made my first sale on my Etsy shop! It was for the Shimmering Sapphire Earrings I listed a couple of weeks ago. Not a big sale, but I am pumped and fully expecting this to be enough to pull me out of my “downy dumps” about NO sales!! I am very grateful, and look forward to many more, perhaps in the not too distant future!!

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We all like giveaways!! We LOVE hand made!! And how is this gorgeous ring for a prize?! To enter for a chance to win this beauty, go here: http://chocolateandsteel.blogspot.com/2009/03/giveaway.htmlGo ahead now, check it out! You know you want to! But hurry, ‘cause the drawing is on Friday, March 13!!

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The theme for EBWs March Challenge is “Temptation”. There are many different temptations depicted, and they are all very tempting indeed! Head on over to the EBW Blog, check out all the amazing entries, and then VOTE for your favorite! http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/ Voting started today, Monday, March 9 and ends the evening of Sunday, March 15. So,…what are you waiting for??

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I've been checking out a few new beads posted on Kerri Fuhr's blog, The Daily Bead. A gorgeous swan and one of her fantastic dragonflies, only this time it's on a red bead. Awesome... a must see... http://kerrifuhr.blogspot.com/She was away for a week, but her shop is open again!http://www.kerrifuhr.etsy.com/

Karen Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05486990109625894288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51598719086987268.post-7309717476216739382009-02-21T08:15:00.005-05:002009-02-26T08:54:51.353-05:00

Check out this treasury of beautiful jewelry done by a few members of the Etsy BeadWeavers Team.

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I've added three new items to my Etsy shop! Hope they're well received. I'm looking forward to my first sale!! The first, Sweet Amethyst. The photos really don't do it justice, so my photography skills are going to HAVE to improve!Second, Shimmering Sapphire photos were better in my estimation. The earrings are sophisticated, yet feminine.Last, but not least, Summer Strawberries look good enough

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No, not bird flu!! Recently, I added 7 new chickadee bird beads to my stash. SOOOO adorable! They are hand made by lampwork artist Mary Lockwood who very kindly made up a selection for me to choose from. As some people know, I have a hard time making decisions---so, I took the whole flock!!Her shop is here: http://www.marylockwood.etsy.com/ , and she also has a website: http://

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I like stars a lot, but someone I know LOVVVVES stars! So here's a little something for Krissie Belle. Stars are the theme for the Treasury (West) I was able to curate today. Please pay it a visit and give it all the clicks it deserves! http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=44037 " ...Anything your heart desires will come to you...."

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A cool surprise! My Hearts and Berries bracelet was chosen for a Treasury by http://www.noahsarkcollection.etsy.com/ Hurray!Can you guess Noahs ark's shop specialty? Critters of course! And as a critter-lover extraordinaire, be assured that I visited the shop and found several goodies for my item heart collection! I always figure an animal lover MUST be a lovely person!

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First, I have to say, the creative process certainly gets bogged down a lot lately. I finally managed to get a couple of things completed. Not brain surgery, mind you, but little things. The second thing, and please don't tell anybody this, is that I LOVE kits. Yes, I know I have been beading and making jewelry long enough to put together my own projects and design my own stuff! However, visiting

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Yep, I've been working up to this. I finished off that box of cookies last night and today is the first day of my diet. Of course, I think I gained 3 pounds just finishing off that box! Bob (the dear hubster), started Weight Watchers at his office a week ago, and he has already lost 2 1/2 pounds, Hurray!! So, I just plan to follow along in his footsteps. Except for the fact that he can have about

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I just happened to find my Precious Star bracelet listed in a Treasury today! What a very nice surprise! "Blues and Creams.." was curated by Sandra at http://www.marbelladesigns.etsy.com/ . She has a blog which I plan to visit: http://marbelladesigns.blogspot.com/ . Her shop announcement says she is having a "GIVE-AWAY" for one of her pieces, so I for one want to see what that's about! She does

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Amazingly enough, yesterday I was able to get another Treasury (West)! I must say putting this one together was not as fun as the first, since I had already been running the other one around in my mind, and this second one was a spur of the moment thing.

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Tropical Holiday is the theme, and the entries are in. The artistry is simply fantastic! I guarantee visions of which you have never seen the like! To take a peek at all the amazing entries, and cast a vote for your favorite, go to the Etsy BeadWeavers blogsite http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/ . Voting is open from February 9-15. Not that voting is going to be easy! There are MANY entrants

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Another member of the family. Charlie is not allowed to say hello, cause if we get him started he'll not stop! He's a very chatty boy! Charlie and I have a love/hate/like/despise type of relationship.

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First, I made my FIRST post in my FIRST blog! Next, I was able to curate my FIRST Etsy Treasury (West)! It was called "Feelin' Chirpy?!" Yep, it was all about one of my favorites of all of God's little creatures. Birdies. It was great fun, and I loved doing it. I would have posted a pic here, but couldn't figure out how!!So, how could it get better, you ask? Next, Cheryl of http://

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One of my recent purchases is a beautiful heart shaped bead formed by lampwork artist Kerri Fuhr. I was very excited to receive it and I really admire her work. There are a couple of more items I have my eye on! If you are not familiar with Kerri, you really should visit her Etsy shop, http://www.kerribeads.etsy.com/ . She also has a lovely website, http://www.kerrifuhr.com/ . Nice eye candy!

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Jack is my "wee mon"! He's a sweetheart.

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A native Texan, I currently reside in Key Largo, Florida with my lovely husband and our three fur and feather children. Every few months I trek back to Texas, where we still have a home, to love on the rest of my family and friends. I can't stay away too long, because grandchildren grow up too fast and I don't want to miss more than I have to! The countdown is on, another year and a quarter

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