Bead Peeps 2019 Swap n' Hop Reveal

Just to recap, these are the beads I gave (left) and received (right) from my partner Lori Jean Poppe. There was so much to work with I hardly knew where to begin! But I did get four pieces done and several more are designed and ready to be made. I made two pairs of earrings and two necklaces thus far. I would have gotten started on more, but my hours at work increased over the past month and it's been a rough adjustment. Anywho, ON TO THE PICTURES!

These were the first earrings I made. I really wanted to showcase the gorgeous glass beads Lori gave me. I used silver cones, as well as some silver spacers on the ends from my own stash.









This is the second piece I made. The only part of it from the swap is that awesome little piece of sea glass. I used wooden and glass beads to make an asymmetrical necklace. It may be taken apart later,I'm not sure if I like it 100%

 

I love these earrings! I had never made tassels before, and wasn't sure I liked them. I used the pink/brown ribbon,brass cones and some wire to put these together. I've already gotten compliments on them.




Last, but certainly not least, this final necklace. The only part of this not from the swap are the stick pearls and the chain. I used the purple rondelles and yellow bicones as spacers and made the focal from the glass bead, flowers and tear drop dangles. I really enjoy this piece. Designing it was a bit of guess work at times, but a random day off gave me the space and time to work out the colors properly.




That's all from me for now. I will be posting these on Instagram, which I'm hoping will be a more convenient way to post jewelry. I will also post my completed WIPS these, such as a spring necklaces using the bird and butterfly charms, as well as some bracelet ideas. I hope you all enjoy the Hop and I look forward to seeing what y'all make!

Bead Peeps Swap n' Hop 2019!

Here are the bead reveals from me and my partner Lori Jean Poppe for this year's swap. I am so excited for the reveal in April. I was given so many great things and have already finished some of my pieces.

My swap for Lori. I can't wait to see what she makes!

Overview of what I received. So many things!

Lori made those beads in the bottom right! 
They are so pretty.

I'm fairly sure I got one bead in each color of the rainbow.

Lori made that heart pendant. 
She also gave me two oil blends to use on those 
two lava beads. They smell amazing.

On a related note, I purchased this dragon 
pendant from Allegory Gallery recently. 
I'm trying to puzzle out a good design for it. 
Any thoughts?

What I've been working on...Please keep in mind, some of these are taken on my phone, and thus not the best photos. I am learning._.

New Pieces and Updates

So much has happened in the past year, I'm not sure where to begin. I got a car that I share with my sister (who works at the same place I do, so it works). I became the assistant manager of the clinic I work at! I lost my cat, and my dog will be going in for euthanasia tomorrow. This year has had highs and lows, obviously.

 Anywho, your probably here for shiny things. I only have pictures of two of the pieces I've made recently. I made these necklaces for coworkers of mine. This first one is a brass pendant that says RESIST, along with some wooden and glass beads. 

This other necklace is the first one I've done with a front clasp, and I'm super happy with it. The pendant was actually mistakenly delivered, but my coworker loved the colors. I used stone beads, pearls, and some light blue glass bi-cones for spacers. 

So that's it for now. I really want to try and get back into writing regularly. Both this blog and my personal writing projects have been neglected of late. Eventually I would love to get a laptop, so I can work on writing wherever I am, and turn my desk into a craft space.

101 Goal in 1001 Days: Halfway Check-In

So this go around I have been keeping way better track of my goal list.  Having a bullet journal has been super helpful in this endeavor, which is in and of itself a goal.  Anywho, I wanted to check in halfway so I could further chart my progress.  Maybe next time I'll do monthly or quarter check -ins.  I dunno.  ON TO THE LIST!

This puts me at 29/101 completed.  I'm actually pleased with my progress.  Many of the ones I've not completed are in the works.  My end date is April 29, 2019, so I have plenty of time.  A few of these are going to happen anyway, so wish me luck!

Photo-A-Day Challenge: Part 2

In continuation of my last post here are the next 15 pictures for the November Photo-A-Day challenge.  They are in order from left to right from day 16-30.  If you want to participate in one in the future, visit Fat Mum Slim.  I suggest you try it, it's a really great way to challenge yourself.

  

Photo-A-Day Challenge: Part 1

As a part of my 101 goals in 1001 days, I have a goal to complete a photo challenge.  After many false starts, I am happy to say I am half way done with one!  My sister is doing it with me, so I'm sure that is helping.  

The challenge is the Fat Mum Slim Photo A Day Challenge.  She comes out with a monthly list of prompts to use.  So here is November's.

We're half way done.  So here are my photos so far.

I'm better at collaging in person -_-  

Bead Peeps Swap n' Hop 2017

 Today is the day! The blog hop and reveal party! Just reposting the beads I sent (to the left) and what I received (on the right) before we get started.  My partner this year is Lori Schneider.  She sent me some great stuff, so let's go! 

With some of the turquoise-esque glass I made a bracelet with glass beads and copper.

 With the silver glass drops I made a pair of dangle earrings.  I intend on making a matching necklace, but I need to go chain shopping first.  Everything I have is either too large or too delicate.

I love theses earrings! I paired brass flower stampings with the enamel butterflies.  

Now on to the necklace. I seemed to be stuck on the blue/copper color scheme, so I went with it.  I used the blue/green glass beads along with one of the double sided focals and some glass beads from my own stash for this one.  I am really pleased with how it turned out.

I hope you all enjoyed my contribution to the blog hop.  Now go look at everyone else's!

Linda Anderson - Hostess -

http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com

Non-Seed Beaders

Linda Anderson   http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com

Christina Hickman http://www.vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com

Catherine LaVite http://drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com/

Barbara Price   http://www.instagram.com/colorcopiajewelrydesigns/

Kathy Lindemer https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/

Linda Raggo http://www.instagram.com/linda_raggo_

Marianne Baxter http://simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com

Rachelle Walker http://www.chellerydesigns.net/blog

Gloria Allen http://wingsandbeads.blogspot.com

Ally Asato https://instagram.com/purplemosspal

Robin Lynne Showstack http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/

Naomi Knafla     https://www.instagram.com/naomiknafla/

Maria Rosa Sharrow http://willowstreetshops.blogspot.com

Dana Phillips   http://www.neverwinterdesigns.blogspot.com

Michelle McCarthy http://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com

Beth Blanc       https://www.instagram.com/beth.blanc.designs.jewelry/

Hope Smitherman http://CraftyHope.com

Kari Asbury   https://www.instagram.com/kariasburyjewelry/

Shai Williams http://www.shaihasramblings.com/

Betony Maiden http://beadwenches.blogspot.com

Inge van Roos     http://ingetraud.wordpress.com

Kelly Hosford Patterson https://www.instagram.com/pyxeestyx/

Kristina Peck (you are here) http://tealeavesandtinyhats.blogspot.com/

Lori Schneider http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com

Rosantia Petkova   http://bairozan.blogspot.bg/

Erika Price     http://erikaprice.co.uk 

Claire Fabian http://saraccino.blogspot.de/

Rachel Mallis http://www.sharpthingsblog.com

Deb Fortin   http://mhotistudio.blogspot.ca

Nicole Rennell http://nicolerennell.com

Joanne Bell https://joannetinks.wordpress.com/

Johana Nunez http://www.artincendi.com

Sam Waghorn     http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk

Natalie Davidson http://www.northshoredays.com/

Robin Reed   http://www.willowdragon.blogspot.com

Faye Wolfenden http://torchfairy.blogspot.com

Karin King http://maverickbeads.blogspot.ca

Divya     http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com

Rebecca White http://morganafeycreations.wordpress.com

Palak Udeshi http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in

Seed Beaders

Rebecca White http://morganafeycreations.wordpress.com

Palak Udeshi http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in

Penny Houghton http://smellynelly.blogspot.com.au

Krafty Max   http://www.kraftymax.net/blogposts/

Heather Canepa http://www.desertjewelrydesigns.com

Ginger Bishop http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com

Katy Heider     http://onthepondcreations.blogspot.com/

Renetha Stanziano http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/

Becky Pancake http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/

Tina Pawass https://freebirdsinnovations.blogspot.com

Mowse Doyle http://www.midnight-leopard.com/

Tami Norris https://www.instagram.com/taminorris79/

Minnette Miller   https://www.instagram.com/minnettemiller/

Veralynne Malone http://www.veradesigns.blogspot.com

Bead Peeps Swap n' Hop Bead Reveal

So it's that time of year again!  I had so much fun with this group's bead swap last year that I decided to participate again.  This year my swap partner is Lori Schneider.  This is what I sent her. Don't worry, I know she's received it!

 The ceramic pendant is from Etsy's muddyfingers.  The bicones, triangles, daggers, and rondelles are all Czech glass.  There's also carved wooden beads, carnelian rounds, chain, and a toggle clasp.  I can't wait to see what she makes.

This is what I received. So much cool stuff!  The next time you see these beads, they will be a part of beautiful jewelry pieces.   Stay tuned!

2016: The Good Things

I think we can all agree that 2016 was a trying year.  I won't recap on those things, since they are different for everyone and cause disagreement.  I am trying to make an active effort to be more positive and as such, I decided to post about the milestones I and my family have reached this year.

1. My nephew came into the world
Look at the peanut! His name is Levi and he is adorable.  That is all.

2. I got my hair streaked my favorite color

Lime green have been my favorite color since I grew out of the pink phase.  I've dyed my hair black and bright red, but never a color it would need to be bleached for.  I had this done at a salon and it was a great experience.

3.I became an LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist)
A year of hard work. 8 tests, 66 clinical hours, 15 clinical event hours, 2 practicals, and 1 state exam (the mBLEx) later I am officially a massage therapist.  This journey has been amazing and anxiety provoking at the same time.  I have learned many techniques, as well as gained a better ability to ask for help.

4. I got my first real job
(picture to follow) About a week after I finished up my clinical hours at school, I got a phone call from one of the supervisors.  A week after THAT, I became a member of Irene's Myomassology Institute's team of employees.  I work as a clinical supervisor, I supervise the students during their clinical hours, to make sure they are draping correctly, body mechanics are proper, etc.  I also get to be an instructor when a new class needs orienting to the clinic.

5. I got to see my favorite band in concert
Behold Twinny.  She is holding up the shirt to demonstrate the band name.  Yes, were were in lawn seats.  Yes, it was crowded.  But they day was so fan-freaking-tastic.  I have enjoyed Breaking Benjamin's music since 04', and with hiatuses, illness of the lead singer, and the band breaking up, I was worried I'd never see them live.  But They came out with a new album in 15' and we got to see them as well as Disturbed.  

The End of an Era (sort of)

So yesterday was my birthday.  On an autumn day almost three years ago, I began a list called 101 Goals in 1001 Days.  today ends that 1001 days.  Let's see how I did. Warning: Lots of text ahead.

Milestones-3/8

Get a job

Start college

Get driver's license

Volunteer

Get passport

Ask for help 10 times

Go on a road trip (Massachusetts?)

Make an etsy account

Jewelry-5/12

Sell jewelry at an art show or in a store

Get published in a jewelry magazine

Post a piece of jewelry on the jewelry making journal

Create a new piece of jewelry every month

Get/make a gecko piece of jewelry

Take a jewelry making class

Order something from an online bead store

Participate in bead soup

Make a jewelry tutorial

Give plastic beads away

Use my ball pein hammer to make piece of jewelry

Figure out and use the findings my oldest sister gave me

Food-9/11

Roast a duck

Can something (pickles, applesauce, jam)

Eat 5 new fruits or vegetables

Make Croquembouche

Participate in Meatless Monday for 12 weeks

Make a recipe from a Wiccan cookbook

Make English toffee

Make southwestern eggrolls

Make angel food cake/chiffon cake from scratch

Learn how to grill

Plant a vegetable garden

Spirituality-7/13

Complete exercises in Brighid's Healing book

Make a Brighid altar

Make and dress candles for sabbats/esbats

Complete rituals on all 8 sabbats

Recognize all 13 esbats

Learn how to read tea leaves

Start herbal grimoire

Make a Brighid's Cross with plant material

Go to a metaphysical class

Complete 30 days of Kitchen Witchery

Make a dream pillow/charm bag

Make Kitchen Witch burned spoon-wands

Become a certified crystal healer

Crafts-8/15

Dye something naturally

Complete one of the three Wreck this Journal books

Make a rag rug out of old linens

Sew up pillow

Make a tincture

Make massage oil

Make four seasonal wreaths

Make a nice binder for recipes

Use calligraphy set

Make Frankenstein candle

Make mosaic

Learn to knit/crochet a hat

Refinish dry sink

Finish a latch hook

Make a baby blanket for my oldest sister (in green with a high quality yarn)

Money-4/9

Save $100

Save $500

Buy a digital camera

Buy new linens

Buy a flash drive

Sell FFX, FFX-2, and Xenosaga

Buy an e-course from someone whose blog I enjoy

Pare down and sell manga

Check credit history

Writing-2/6

Write 25 chapters for story or have it complete

Have 200 blog posts

Journal every day for a month straight

Write in a public place

Write blog post about being a late bloomer

Start Team Krimmy blog

Health-2/10

Ride bike for five miles straight

Lose 50 pounds

Drink tea every morning for 3 weeks

Take Roxy for a walk for 6 months

Complete beginners yoga dvd

Do sun salutations every morning for 3 weeks

Hike up a trail without dying

Develop a skincare regimen

Get teeth fixed

Visit a spa

People-7/10

Spend an afternoon with my oldest sister doing something fun (crafting, go carts, putt-putt)

Buy Momo something expensive

Introduce myself to the neighbors (after we've moved)

Share something I've baked with the neighbors

See Cheza

See Janelle

See B

Visit Dad and Jackie

Visit Grandma Elsie's grave

Surprise Twinny with something nice

Misc.-4/7

Learn how to put my hair into a bun

Organize craft desk drawer

Finish FFXII

Get computer fixed or get a new one

Take dance lessons

Start learning Spanish

Have Hobbit/LOTR marathon 

Final Count 51/101
I am not going to beat myself up over it.  Halfway done is decent as far as I am concerned.  Plus, certain ones I almost finished or couldn't finish.  I will be completing the summer wreath today and that's the last one.  So *shrugs*  I'm happy with it.  This Lughnasadh I will be making another goal list and posting it, so stay tuned!