Jewelry Party a success

A friend of mine at work had a party for me. Five people showed up and we had a lot of fun. Good food and good laughs. Every person there bought at least one item. It was fun, and it was worth it. I was nervous as I'm not a sales-type person, but I think I did okay. We played a couple of games and the winners received free earrings. I also gave out little gift bags with my business card, a pair of earrings, and some chocolate kisses inside. I received compliments on my creations so that was good. I really need the feedback! I guess people like my stuff. I just wish I could sell more on ArtFire, but maybe that day will come soon. I notice that a lot of people look at my jewelry, I just haven't SOLD anything from ArtFire yet. But no problem, at least it's out there and people are looking.

Guess that's it for today. Mother's Day is coming up and I just don't know what to buy my Mom. I'm sure she has enough of my jewelry to last her!

Easter Sunday

I remember Easters when I was young. It always seemed so wonderful to me. Being from a religous family, we would all get dressed up in our new Easter dresses and head off to church (after finding our baskets, of course) and then take off to my Grandma's for dinner. And I'll tell ya, there were a lot of kids there (my sisters and brothers, and cousins) and all of us hyped up on candy. My poor Grandma! She was great.
Well, now I live so far away from everybody and for some reason Easter just doesn't hold the same excitement as it did so long ago. I dragged myself out of bed early today to get to church because it just wouldn't feel right to miss Mass on Easter Sunday. I talked to my older sister a few days ago and she said Mom and Dad aren't even having dinner today! I couldn't believe it! I guess it's because of the six kids in my family, two of us live elsewhere, one is still in rehab, and the other three have other things planned. I don't know. I sometimes wish I wasn't so far away. I was at my parents' house a lot when I lived in California. I went over there for everything! Now there's not much left. - I don't know what my son is doing today. I haven't heard from him for quite a while. I suppose he will go to his dad's house for dinner.
I'll just get to church and then I go to work. That's Easter Sunday 2010 for me. Quite a change from days gone by. But that's life.

Better get rolling. I'll blog again soon.

Needle Felted Kitty

Well, I finally finished my first needle felted project. She didn't turn out that great, but she's my first so she's still special. At least I had practice and learned some techniques, things to improve on, things to avoid in the future. Here's her pic:

I don't know why all those fuzzies are there, I can't see them on HER but I guess they're there? Anyway, she was fun.

I haven't posted any new listings on my artfire account. I did make a few new things, but I was just practicing new techniques. I can't sell them, they were just for practice.

We had a little snow again yesterday, and should expect some next week. But you can really tell Spring is here - we have a couple of hawks who come back every year to raise their babies (in the neighbor's rafters, of all places) I have seen the mom and dad hanging around so the babies are probably in their eggs waiting to hatch. Then they come out and the mom shows them the "facts of life" - how to hunt. Then they're gone. I think this is the third year I have seen these hawks out there. It's really interesting. Soon the quails will be coming around with their little chicks. They're cute. I can't wait.

Work's good - I am just thankful I have a job! The hubby's been on unemployment for over a year now but we are managing. Actually I got a raise, a "step raise", after my evaluation a couple of weeks ago. So that helps. Until the government decides to take half my paycheck for their use. Hopefully that's a ways down the road.

Better run. Things to do ~~~

Needle Felting

I was surfing the internet and came across this interesting new technique for being creative -needle felting. I think I might try it out. I ordered a kit from ArtFire.com and am really anxious to try it. I enjoy sculpting but have a kind of hard time with the polymer clay. This might be a little bit more to my liking.

Other than that, it's St. Paddy's Day so the hubby and I are going to enjoy some corned beef and cabbage (love IT) and probably some "green" beers. That's just what we do on St. Paddy's Day, lay around, watch "Irish" movies, and eat and drink. So much fun. Also, since it's my "Saturday", and I have 3 days off, I will have plenty of time to recover to get back to work on the real Saturday.

The weather's been great - hit 71 degrees yesterday. The weather here is so strange - always changing. But it's fun. I love it. I remember when I lived in So. Cal. and we had a customer who lived in New Jersey - I remember he said "How tough is the job for the weatherman in California? It's always nice and sunny." I have to agree - always pretty nice and sunny, and not much of a change. At least here in No. NV we have the four seasons, and every day is pretty much different.

That's it for now. I'll post some pics when I get my needle felting materials - Hope my "projects" turn out!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Well, it was one month ago today that my husband's father passed away. What a terrible day that was! But we got through it and we are now just getting back to our daily lives. Very sad.

I made a few new items for my artfire site. I'll post a couple of pictures here:

As you can tell, I'm not too good at adding pictures to my blog yet. But I'll get better! You can see my items at www.tstrinkets.artfire.com. Come on over and browse!

Well, I love making my jewelry but duty calls and today is my Monday. But Saturday as Monday is about as good as it gets. No supervisors, not too busy. It's great.

Better get going, got lots to do before heading out. I'll blog later.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

I made a memory wire bracelet last night that I will be posting at http://www.tstrinkets.artfire.com/ today. I think it turned out pretty. It kind of looks like something a bride would wear, tho. I also made three shell cross bracelets for a girl at work. So I was a little busy. I didn't get my clay out. I'll have a little more time for that type of work today.

I wanted to post a couple of pictures I took when I was visiting So Calif last Thanksgiving. I took a picture of a drawing my brother drew for my mother. He is a very talented artist but only draws for fun. It's too bad because I feel his talent is being wasted. Here's a house he drew:

You have to look close: look at the old car in the garage - the tire swing - the wishing well! He draws just out of his imagination. He's great - All done with pencil, too.

Beautiful, isn't it?

Also, this Victorian, because my mom loves Victorian houses:I'm very impressed with him. I guess you can tell.

Well, that's it for now.