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Tower of Terror...
I began with a balancing act in my little kiln to get a last minute firing in this weekend... picked up an interesting CSA box (brought to you by...the letter "P"!) including persimmons, pomegranates and pattypan squash...and then waited for the cuteness to ensue. Oh, and it did... Hope your Halloween was a spooktacular one!
Hey, Sandra!
fab beads by Barbara Lewis!"
Halloween with the Colwells!
Jennifer even had a costume contest. And can you imagine I won for sexiest costume? And Danny swears he didn't vote for me. It makes sense though, voting took place after tequila and everclear shots. Jesus won for best costume, funniest costume went to the Mexican, and scariest costume went to the "gay guy." And I'm pretty sure he wasn't in a costume!
Costume parties with couples are always fun. I love seeing what everyone comes up with! Here are the costumed-couples!
The Mexican (aka Mike) came prepared with tequila...and shot glasses. When that was gone, the everclear came out. Let's just say...boys will be boys! By the end of the night Jesus turned the Roman into a devote follower, plans for poker nights were being made, and they were begging to go to the Waffle House.
The party was over when the boys started bargaining with us..."If you don't bring us to the Waffle House we're going to do MORE shots." Carmen and Mike brought me and Danny home, and my night was over when Danny passed out on the couch...and I claimed the bed for myself...complete with no dog!
We had such a fun night with friends and can't wait for the next time we all get together. Jennifer and Dustin, thanks so much for having us over!
Halloween Sale on Now...
Reviews: H&M Shell sz 2 & LOFT Sculpted Sheath Dress sz 00P
Reviews: H&M Shell sz 2 & LOFT Sculpted Sheath Dress sz 00P
like birthin' babies
gestation: n. the act of carrying young from conception to delivery
sometimes taking a piece from idea to execution can be just like that... replete with discomfort, moments of anticipation and planning, hopes for what it may 'grow up' to be... and a lot of anxiety as the due date nears...
take for example a piece i have been carrying around in my head since may - this is not uncommon for me... my etsy shop doesn't have 4 pages of listings, i don't make things quickly... i admire those people, i am just not one of them...
meet 'tenacity'... we are going on 6 months now... i know i am closing in on delivery - my chest pounds just thinking about it...
the sketches are basic - nothing fancy, but it is a way to bring some kind of reality to the project... at night i just put down what i am thinking about...
the defining components are made -
resin paddles with antique dictionary paper... 'perseverance', 'tenacity' and 'blooming'...
glass from patty lakinsmith...
'tenacity' was born of her meaning - 'holding fast' ... there are things that we at times must hold fast to - if we do and carry it through, we blossom...
and, seriously, who can resist a good meanie?!
Turn button into jewelries!
Who said buttons are just for clothes? Yes, buttons are originally made for clothes. But these days, buttons are also used to make jewelries. There are button earrings, button rings, necklaces, bracelets, and more. And what’s more exciting? They are so easy to make. Even kids can do this project to develop and enhance their creativity.
These are inexpensive materials and sometimes, you can recycle your nice and unique buttons from your old clothes.
Here are some cute and amazing button jewelries from funkytrend.com.
An awesome and colorful necklace! A combination of different colors and different sizes of buttons. This would really stand out when worn over a plain top outfit. There will never be dull moments with this colorful necklace.
Another awesome necklace from funkytrend.com . Loaded with vintage and new wood plastic and brass buttons. A very vintage looking necklace perfect for your casual wear.
A funky and cool purple buttons bracelet also from funkytrend.com.
You may also visit this video tutorial on how to make some of this cool stuff.
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Veterans Day Discounts
Veterans Day is not about discounts. It is a day to remember our fallen and thank our heroes. And it just so happens that many places thank veterans by having discounts and deals. So, remember...while you are taking advantage of these great deals on November 11, make sure you thank a veteran.
If you know of any other discounts, please leave them in the comments. I'll update the list as I find more!
Restaurants
Applebee's Restaurant - Free dinners to veterans throughout the day.
Outback Steakhouse - Free Blooming Onion and beverage. One non-alcoholic drink or one draft Anheuser Busch beer except where prohibited by law
Golden Corral - Free buffet dinner from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 16 to anyone who has ever served in the U.S. military
McCormick & Schmick's Complimentary Lunch or Dinner -The McCormick & Schmick's Veterans Appreciation Event on Sunday, November 7, 2010 is offered at participating restaurants to veterans defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.
Krispy Kreme - One free doughnut of any variety.
UNO Chicago Grill - Free entree or individual pizza with an entree or pizza purchase of equal or greater value.
Market Place Grill & Express - Veterans and active-duty military receive free entrees.
Masala Wok - The Northern Virginian restaurant is offering a free entree to veterans.
Hy-Vee supermarkets - The mid-western supermarket chain is offering a free breakfast to veterans.
Abuelo's Mexican Food Restaurants - All veterans and active-duty military receive a free entree.
Carolina Burgers & BBQ - In Matthews, NC is offering a free meal to all service members and veterans.
Retail
Brides Across America - Provides free wedding gowns to qualified military brides.
Lowe's & Home Depot - Extra 10% off to active-duty military members, National Guard and reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members.
Sam's Club -Over 25,000 Hugo canes will be given away to U.S. veterans in need of mobility assistance. Membership is not required, but supplies are limited, so check with your local store.
Amazon.com - Free "Veterans Day Honor" MP3 album download. The album includes 12 songs by The Bands and Ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Cabela's Outdoor Store - Offers their employee discount to all veterans, active-duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel Nov. 11-12. Discounts vary from 5% to 50%, depending on the item.
Build-a-Bear Workshop - Members of the armed services including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve Officer Training Corps, will receive a 20% discount Nov. 11-15 on any one transaction at Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Dollar General - 10% discount for all veterans, active-duty military, National Guard and reserve and their immediate families.
Fashion Bug - 20% off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or spouse's military ID.
Entertainment
National parks, forests and monuments - Admission is free to everyone on Veterans Day.
Colonial Williamsburg - Free admission Nov. 6-11 for active-duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents.
Historic Jamestown - Free admission to veterans, current Armed Forces members and their family members.
Natural Elements Spa & Salon - In Chesapeake, Virginia, will provide free services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to both active duty and retired military.
Anheuser-Busch Parks Free Admission - Complimentary admission for active duty military representing all five service branches, active members of a reserve or National Guard unit, and/or up to three direct dependents. Valid for one complimentary single-day admission per person, per year.
Knott's Berry Farm Free Admission - Knott's annual tribute to our Military, past and present, starts November 1st. FREE admission for Veterans or current serving military personnel and one guest with proper I.D. presented at turnstile
Mohegan Sun Hotel Discount Rates - Enjoy special discount hotel rates on select dates from October 2010 through February 2011. On available dates you can lock in an exclusive $99.00 per night rate for a standard room, and can upgrade to a one-bedroom suite at an additional $100 per night.
Ode to the Artist's husband
Every year, around late August, early September, my dear husband Steve has to hear those dreaded words...."art show season is about to begin". What this means is he won't see much of me until Christmas. It means other than working full time and sleeping, I make jewelry. If I'm not making jewelry at a show, I'm at home making jewelry. It means he cooks a lot more, and cleans a lot more. He gets to help load and unload my Explorer at least a dozen times with my tent, tables, displays, etc etc etc. And, he's even begun oxidizing components for me. (Oh, the smell of Liver of Sulphur in the Fall!!!) He becomes a massage therapist, working on achey shoulders, and the giver of pep talks. He must often listen to hammering late into the night. He becomes my number one fan and supporter. In short, I could not do what I do without him.