Stephanie's Blog: 2012

Friday, December 28, 2012

Christmas Day

I had a wonderful Christmas. I got to see my kids faces light up, and see Mason ignore all the hub-bub to watch television. Below you can see a few treasured photos from Christmas morning.

Christmas Eve Present.

Christmas Eve Present

Panda Head!!

Watching Timothy try to open everybody presents.

Being told he can only have one.

Mason was allowed to play with the wagon for Christmas Eve, He went to bed earlier. He had a busy day playing with a friend.

Christmas Morning!!

Before the kids attacked it.

The ONLY thing she wanted for Christmas. A Bamboo Drawing Tablet.

Santa bought both the boys a My Pal Scout. It is adorable.

Opening his Mega Blocks.

Caillou came on, and we were forgotten about..

Opening her body spray.

Drooling on a new toy.

Embarrassed by the personal care gifts.

Opening the boys Shared gifts, Mason left us to watch TV.

Opening her jackets, from Nana.

Came back to watch Caillou.. Not interested in his presents.

Not really wanting to open them.

Opens it to make parents happy.

Smiling at her Lemonade Mouth DVD

Still working on the same gift.

Playing with his toys.

Setting up the gift Mason took 20 mins to open.

Inspecting the Mega Block table.

Christmas is hard work.

Deciding if his toy is cooler, or brother rattle is..

Opening Timothy's present.. Mason is playing with the DVR.

Playing with the truck.

I have video of this toy falling on Timothy when he started opening it. It scared him and he ran (crawled) away. He didn't care to open it anymore.

Playing with his new toy.

I hope you enjoyed looking at some of the photos I took. Sadly we took the tree down after gifts were opened. The boys would not leave the balls alone, if you look at the bottom of the tree photo, by the blue recliner, most of the balls are missing, I will post the video at a later date. I will have two more blogs before the new year.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Merry Christmas

I am slowly wrapping up Christmas shopping. The rest is to make items for family members. I had a Guardian Angel this season. With out her my holiday would have not existed. In November Mark was let go from his job.

And this looked grim for the holidays. I will have two to three more blog posts before my year end review. I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Season!

Friday, November 16, 2012

Thanksgiving Day Menu

Pineapple-Orange Cranberry Sauce

So this is what I plan to make for Thanksgiving Lunch/Dinner.. :) I am so excited, This is Timothy's first thanksgiving and the first I am fully cooking on my own..

Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Mark also has requested to have a ham along with his turkey. And my daughter wants "Chicken" stuffing.

Rosemary Turkey

Sweet Potato Casserole

We will also have Green Bean Casserole, Collard Greens and Corn Bread, Mash Potatoes, Pumpkin Bars,

Fruit and Nut Salad

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!! I will be sure to snag photographs of the kids enjoying the meal.. I may also have some new to share after the holiday.. Nothing that can be discussed right now.

Baked Macroni

Friday, November 2, 2012

Friday

I should be packing. We are moving from our three bedroom apartment to a four bedroom apartment. I am excited and worried at the same time. I like the apartments but they are so old that in walls are block. And no carpet.. Yeap.. It is quite hard to keep the white tikes clean with two mobile babies. I need to invest in rugs..

Halloween was a quiet night. I did not give out candy. And tried to get my boys in costume.. They were not having that. I will post what few good pictures later this week.

I live the cooler seasons. But I ALWAYS get a cold sore/ fever blister.. I hate them. Glad I am basically a hermit and do not leave the house much..

I have added a few things to my etsy shop. I try to bead every night. That does not always work out. Lately I have been very depressed and insecure.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Lorelei's Blog: Unicorne Beads: A Giveaway

Lorelei's Blog: Unicorne Beads: A Giveaway: If you've been around the beading community a while, you've probably seen these tear-drop shaped beads from Unicorne Beads . These Han...

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Mismatch Art Bead Earring

I absolutely love these earrings from Jan Onipenco. She is a wonderful lampwork designer. I love teal and purples. The lampwork is teal and is also just as beautiful. Small crystals and a beautiful earwires.. I plan to write more on this blog, Once I get the little ones down for a nap. I believe I have to fix the links below.

Diana Ptaszynski http://www.suburbangirlstudio.com
Lisa Liddy http://www.lisaliddy.wordpress.com
Kari Asbury http://www.hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com
Jayne Capps http://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com/
Rebecca Anderson http://www.songbeads.blogspot.com
Lesley Watt http://www.thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.com
Lori Bowring Michaud http://www.artfullyornamental.blogspot.com
Renetha Stanziano http://www.lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com
Holly Westfall http://www.silverrosedesigns.blogspot.com/
Theresa Fosdick http://www.thoughtful-notions.blogspot.com/
Ali McCarthy http://www.northwoodscreativestudio.blogspot.com
Shai Williams http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/
Iveth Caruso http://www.CreativeAtelier.net
Carolyn Collins http://www.sparklingwaterstudio.com
Elaine Ray http://www.elaineray.blogspot.com
Kristen Stevens http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com/
Charlene Jacka http://www.clay-space.com/blog
Jan Onipenco http://www.MoltenMayhem.typepad.com
Stephanie Woods http://www.rainydaysdesigns.com
Eleanor Burian-Mohr http://www.cornerstoregoddessjewelry.blogspot.com
Shelby Foxwell http://www.sundownbeaddesigns.blogspot.com
Pam Sears http://www.crazycreativecorner.blogspot.com
Mary Harding http://www.maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com
Lisa Johnson http://www.Whimsyswonders.blogspot.com
Kashmira Patel http://www.sadafulee.blogspot.com
Penny Neville http://www.copperpennydesigns.blogspot.com
Dee Elgie http://www.cherryobsidia.blogspot.co.uk
Sarah Small http://www.bysalla.blogspot.com
Carolyn Lawson http://www.Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com
Karin Slaton http://www.backstorybeads.blogspot.com
Ashleigh Becker http://www.seladesignsjewelry.blogspot.com
Kay Hand http://www.creativetangent.blogspot.com
Rana L. Wilson http://definitivedesignsbyrwilson.blogspot.com
Sandra McGriff http://www.skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com
Dawn Pierro http://www.turtlemoondesigns.me
Shelley Graham Turner http://www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com
Karen Mitchell http://www.overthemoon-design.com
Melissa Trudinger http://www.beadrecipes.wordpress.com
Iveth Caruso http://www.acreativeatelier@gmail.com

Saturday, October 13, 2012

My Bead Table Blog Hop - Pine Ridge Treasures

I was lucky enough to have met Lisa about a year ago on a bead swap hosted by Lori Anderson. I befriended her and was lucky enough to have been one of the girls in her "Bead Table Blog Hop". I do not believe I took before photos, of just the beads.

Handmade jump rings and clasps.

I slowely made items over the past few months. Between teenage drama, baby needs and a husband.. Not to mention general life getting in the way. I mostly created earrings. They are easy to whip up and can be done standing at the counter cooking meals.

Galvanized steel frame with gold craftwire.

I am trying to make as much as possiable. But my muse is down in the depression dumps. Things will turn around and once they do, I will have more to post. Lisa sent me a beautiful mix of earthy tones, and the ceramic-stone type beads. They are a beautiful rich brown. I hope you have enjoyed my few designs.

Handemade paddle headpins and earwires.

Thank you Lisa for hosting the blog hop. I really enjoyed it!!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Happy Birthday Mason

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY MASON ZANE!!

Thursday, September 13, 2012

In The Pink!

{Pay It Forward : Handmade}

I met Lori when I started to follow her blog. I never thought we would have so much in comon. Over the yeari chatted and shared personal aspects of my world with her. I am greatful to have such a good friend.

Lori held the 5th BSBP and I did not get pinked, in the previous one I was a day or two late signing up. I was lucky enough to get invited to her Facebook group. She then agreed to do a personal swap with me. I was stunned with the lovely assorment of beads that I revieved. Vintage Lucite and pearls. Lori has always been kind to me and helped me with problems.

I can see her driving around in this car.

Lori has been a flurish of non stop entertainment, she pushes herself beyond normal to provide for her followers. Even with her personal trials she gived 110% to her group and blog. I am so happy that I was able to join this years BSBP. I have made some amazing friends trough Lori and hope that our friendship lasts a long time.

She is always around play.

I was suppose to dye my hair pink to match the other ladies honoring Lori today, But I was unable to make it to the store. I still do plan to dye it pink, But I hope that this little blog will put a smile on her face. I think highly of her and wish her all the best in her journey as a author and a beautiful jewelry designer. I have learned many lessons and treasure her.

So get a glass of bubbly and celebrate Lori today!! I am curious to try pink champagne!! Once the celebrations are over, Lori you need to get some much needed rest!!

Have a wonderful day!! Love you Lori!!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Pay It Forward

I am sure you have seen the "Pay it Forward Handmade", all over the beady groups on Faceook. I joined three. So in order to make it fair I will send out 9 gifts. :) I love getting something in the mail other than monthy bills. And I am sure you will to!

I’ll send a surprise gift to the first nine people who comment on this blog post. The gift will be a handmade surprise by me and will be sent to you some time in the next 365 days (yep, mystery gift at a mystery time). I will also include some other small gifts, like candy.

Here’s what I need you need to do:

Leave me a comment and make sure you include your email address (if your profile doesn’t include it). I’ll email you for your snail mail address and ask a few questions (likes/dislikes, favourite colours, sizes, general stuff like that).

To complete signing up you MUST play along too. To do this you must blog a similar post and pledge to make a surprise gift for the first three people who comment on it.

That’s all there is! Do you want to join in sharing the LOVE of handmade? Just comment below and I’ll send a thoughtful handmade gift to the first nine people who do.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton: Gail Crosman Moore Giveaway...

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton: Gail Crosman Moore Giveaway...:

To commemorate Gail Crosman Moore coming to Ligonier to teach in the Weekend Intensive, The wonderful Andrew Thornton decided to host a giveaway!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Delish Soup

I was lucky enough to have been in the Bead Soup Blog Party this year. I had admired the fun these ladies have participated in.If your curious as to what Bead Soup Blog Party is, The wonderful Lori Anderson assigns partners and you are required to ship a beautiful clasp, a focal, and some coordinating beads. Once you receive your beads you are to use at least the focal and the clasp to design something. You then take photo's of your designs and post them on your blog.

This year Lori had 400 participants. Imagine 400 beady packages traveling the world. My wonderful partner was Norma Turvey. She mailed me a beautiful arrangement of earthy browns and oranges.
I was in love with the lampwork beads that she included. I only used one in my designs. And plan to horde the rest. Here is my soup reveal. I am a big slacker and have not finished hopping.. I will have to catch up the weekend.