Beaded 2 Bless

A friend of mine brought me these and she just knew I could wear them and that I would love them. Well- as they were I couldn't wear them- couldn't even get them over my hips. I am so thankful she thinks of me as being so skinny- I once was... a long time ago. I was taught to never look a gift horse in the mouth, sooo I turned them into this... Pardon the mess under the bench-- it is the donate pile- as soon as I can find a few takers it is outta here! You can even tell which part of the first photo went where. I am not certain that it is finished. I think I want to add some beading detail to the top of the godgets to make it look kinda like corset laces. This last picture really robs the fabric of that awesome turquoise. I created this beaded steampunk (aka "beadpunk") pendant to go with it and the other ensemble that uses the same striped fabric that is in this one. I love it! I had a really hard time not making any more "gears". The are very addictive and...

I have finally found my beads again. They keep getting buried  by my fabric. At left is scarf given to me by a dear friend (Babara - I know I meant to spell it that way). Our Tuesday beading group at Bead Heaven in Wautaga started a project found in the Oct 2007 Bead and Button - Lana May's "All Wrapped Up". We began this project as a tribute to Barbara's sister who passed away some time ago- many of the scarves even belonged to her. While I followed the basic wrap pattern- I added my own interpretation to how to put it on the scarf and the slide is completely different. I wasn't entirely sure I could make this already beautiful scarf look any better, but then again Beads always make something look better to a beader! Close up of slide... Then I created this button as a quick easy to do project that just made me feel good that I finished it. It is just a dritz fabric covered button.

I have been on a fashion discovery trip for a while now. I have been looking at everything from steampunk to various lolita styles. There are elements here and there that I have been latching onto and making my own. The outfit I posted in my last post is a really good example of  what I mean. So here I am- in my latest bliss. Something fun... "What is it?" you ask. Well they are falls- Yarn falls to be exact. They may be goofy, or eccentric but I think they are nothing short of fun. I don't like that they leave all kinds of fuzzies floating about though. I am not sure how to cure this but I am gonna work on it. I think it is this particular crinkley yarn that does it most but it is also the cutest yarn to use. My husband just looks at me and smiles real big- I think he is stiffling a snicker or two. Then my cousin's husband asked me "What the heck did you do to your hair?" I just told him it was permanent. LOL  A while back, I wore a plaid jumper with spat...

Here is the pretty little stove my husband and I drove  2 1/2 hours (one way) to checkout. The circles will be fitted with the "Lone Star" emblem. I asked my husband what the deal was with the stars, his reply was "Its my new thing, it all started with that door at Lowe's." He has plans to put a star on the floor at the entry too. I will just have to humor him because if I don't there will be a million of them. He put a lot of love  into cleaning this jewel up. It is already keeping the new house warm while he frames up the walls.  This is the master bedroom/ bath and office end of the house. You can barely see the door with the beveled glass star that started it all. This is the same wall, I just turned around and backed up so you could see my new sewing area. On the other side of the wall is the safe room(storm cellar underneath) and office. You can also just see the edge of the back door. The other end is the one I will be avoiding- it has the kids'...

I want to say a big CONGRATULATIONS! to Dot Lewallen. A sweet lady I have come to know through a yahoo group (which has closed) and extended a warm welcome to me for a new  yahoo group "A Bead Story". She was  the runner-up in the Land of Odds Beaded Art Doll Competition this year. Here is a picture of her entry. (I stole it from the website but I am sure she won't mind and neither will they. I have asked for their permission before.) My own submission ranked fourth, and while it was a tad dissappointing, I am still profoundly moved by her grace and beauty. I am still trying to come to terms with how my hands were used to create her and what she means to me. I am so very proud of her and I have heard from many people that they adore her. It is difficult for an artist to not like a piece of their work that has hit on so many personal notes as Willow has. The only thing that would have made her better where if my Mom were here to see her. For me, she is as good as it gets...

I have such butterflies in my stomach-- I cannot wait until the Land Of Odds announces their winners. I am going to leave my computer and go to town- maybe that will help pass the time. Maybe I will fly there....

I have so many other things this week (and last week) that I have neglected my blog. Seeing how I have plenty to share I had better not let it pile up or I could get really long winded. I hosted a choir of angels before I taught the Dallas Bead Society how to start on all those forms. A big thank you for your financial support (LOL- I still have more dolls to make). I am going to find it interesting to see what kind of craze this has begun as many of them already have more than one doll they are planning. This lady has already found her new home and I am in the process of sewing two more. They should be mailed (hopefully) tomorrow. Here I am takin' a silly picture of myself to post on the Threadbanger's forum thread "What are you wearing today?" I have been stalking their forums and have been so inspired and encouraged so I thought it only fair that they "see" me. I am thinking this would be a great profile pic. And I am not even wearing make-up, not even...