Wow! It's almost time.

My reveal is tomorrow!

I am very excited because I finally finished my piece.

I'm now waiting on the sun to burn off the morning clouds so I can take photos.

Until then check out the map Lori and her husband made for the hop.  

521 participants all marked globally.

I'm the little pin below the words South Korea.

Okay it's turning out to be a beautiful Friday here in Okinawa so I'm going to enjoy it. 

And the winner is...Kepi!

This fun trio of springy fun will be on it's way to 

Debbie or Kepi ;)

of A little of this, a little of that

She's an amazing seed beading artist and jewelry designer and a fantastic lady.

Congrats Debbie!

A few things...

Before I tell you about the pile of 3mm crystals above, 

I want to show you the great things I received from Miranda

 in her advent hop.  Yep, before Christmas. 

The kumihimo necklace in the center

was my Christmas gift.

I've had all the daily advent gifts together to be photographed, 

and it's time to use them.  So here are some photos.

Thanks you so much M!  

I truly adore the amazing variety of the lot.

Love the stone butterfly.  

I've never held a chain like that either.

It has great fluidity.

Here are some clasps, big fat pearls, shells and beautiful glass flowers.

Oh and some neat ear wires too.

 This shows many of my favorites.

It was a brilliant idea for the 24 little gifts and one handmade gift.

I hope to remember to sign up again this year.

 

Okay now to the pile...

I wanted to make some rainbow earrings.

So here's what I came up with:

 Then I wanted to make a similar necklace, but I did not want them to match.

 When I made the necklace I was so use to making pairs 

that I made pairs of green and purple for the necklace. Ooops!

So I threw in a gold and my Mardi Gras colored necklace came to be.

Still have a little pile of 3mm Swarvoski on the bead mat 

so patriotic (red, white & blue) will be finished up soon.

Just trying to decided if I want earrings or a necklace and bracelet set.

Hope you are enjoying things around you today too.

Giveaway!!!

So I've been shopping the new items at my favorite stores, and 

I've picked up these items for a giveaway.

Bunny ceramic tile

washi egg

bunny charm

Yes, the tile has a tab on that makes it stand and a triangle ring for hanging so it's easy to display.

Leave a comment and you're entered.

Winner will be drawn on St. Patrick's Day so enter before midnight on the 16th JST.

Open to international entries too.

Make sure you comment in a way that I can contact you.

Good Luck!

They're Here!

My soup has arrived, and I feel very spoiled.

Here's what Ren sent me:

The lampwork is by Anne Dundas, and the clasp is sterling silver from Bali.

Yep, she spoiled me!

I can't wait to get started, but I must finish my prep for the craft show Sat.

Check out yesterday's post for more info on my partner, and to see what she received.

BSBP7 She got her beads!

This is my 3rd opportunity to participate in Lori's BSBP, but

BSBP5

BSBP6

the first appearance of my new friend, Erin "Ren" Guest.

what a beauty!

She is a talented Australian photographer who also enjoys jewelry making.

I adore this photo of hers.

Here's a great piece she just finished and shared with her fb friends.

 

 She's incredibly multi-talented as you can see.  

I think my favorite part is she's such a talented writer.  I really enjoy reading her blog and fb posts. 

Take the time to visit her at Renlish.com.

She just received her soup so I can share it with you as it simmers down under.

Yes, more Pinterest packaging. I do have a problem.

 Oh and Ren...

if the flowers like to line up on the ball thing, just give 'um a little twist 

to fill in the gaps.  I've never seen anything want to line up on top so well.  

Bet if I wanted them to stack they wouldn't dare.

Without further delay the soup!

Ren's soup

the gift aka the soup I didn't finish

 Now go visit Ren

Renlish (not so) spectacular vernacular

(Her words not mine.)

 

What now?

Random bits is all I can provide today so here it goes...

I lost a very important extended family member today.

I'm heartbroken, and scared for the future of her family without her.

I feel like I'm wandering in a thick fog.

Craft table #2 is this Sat. at 8am. Ahh!

I did finally pay the monthly family bills (goal was Friday the 15th)

 I did submit this month's Scholastic book orders for the classrooms I handle on time!

I still haven't introduced you to my AWESOME BSBP7 partner, Ren.

She received her beads today, and seems happy with them.
 The soup dramatically changed before I shipped it, but I liked it.
More on that in another post.
 

I waste too much time on Pinterest.  

(link takes you to my boards)

Thea's having a giveaway to celebrate 1st anniversary of Thea Too.

Oh and here's the first thing I've completed this year that I actually like.

Yep, it's a brain fart.

My 9 year old son told me a fart looked like a green cloud
while I was cleaning up my polymer clay. 
Yep inspiration can come from anywhere!