tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11093887152793720072024-03-15T20:03:20.295-04:00JLynnJewelsArt, Gifts, and Jewelry for Creative SoulsJLYNNJEWELShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856150468048446399noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109388715279372007.post-31970053681725042642024-02-05T20:41:00.004-05:002024-02-05T20:41:50.234-05:00Snowy Sunset<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvs-Cba4-be0hOWAw0vjZwoXYyG-UAzwwh2QJjuiPrgaNdIaVtu_LXuwQXlaf38Z9sVLnK8bUv1NDyMxZIlxpKwcYBZUkCdME_Gr6w5Wtjr0VAZnvV8n6Z86KI6OZKdlCUW-Y4EuGFAsf2ZMk1i09-YGBGLlt3HQsPsN5ed1_wXSsGHIRBJOvptM-i1tEW/s4032/IMG_5967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvs-Cba4-be0hOWAw0vjZwoXYyG-UAzwwh2QJjuiPrgaNdIaVtu_LXuwQXlaf38Z9sVLnK8bUv1NDyMxZIlxpKwcYBZUkCdME_Gr6w5Wtjr0VAZnvV8n6Z86KI6OZKdlCUW-Y4EuGFAsf2ZMk1i09-YGBGLlt3HQsPsN5ed1_wXSsGHIRBJOvptM-i1tEW/w640-h480/IMG_5967.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Relax and be still...like freshly fallen snow<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love the coziness and simplicity of the winter months, along with that magical feeling after the snow stops. That moment when you walk outside, hear the crunch of snow under your boots, see your breath in the air, and look up at the beautiful blue winter skies. It's quite the sight to see, and one that tends to give me feelings of renewed energy for all things in life. January & February have always been my "blank slate" - which means you'll find me re-organizing, getting things in order, and planning for the rest of the year (and beyond). </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Not sure where the last four years have gone - other then it moved fast and had a few moments of chaos, especially when we look back at the pandemic years, politics, and world & local news. 2023 went out with some tough stuff for our family, as in December - my Mom had a stroke, and my husband had open heart surgery (an aortic aneurysm that grew fast). Thankfully both of them are healing and recovering well. However, we are the type of people that keep a positive outlook, and appreciate that life is good, with lots </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">of things to be
thankful for, including our 2 and 3 year old Grandchildren that I watch
on a daily basis. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So happy to say, that 2024 came in with a different feeling and energy. It's like a new perspective and knowledge that this is the year where I will have the opportunity to squeeze in more time for creativity, and make my creative plans a reality, with a re-design of my business and the ways I can impact others through my art, talents, skills and ideas/thoughts. Speaking of impacting others, here's a tip for all my creative friends that might need to hear this...</span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If someone gives you advice to stop doing something, and that "something" is something you feel passionately about...please do yourself a favor and go into selective hearing mode! Life is too short, to abandon any of your dreams, or to stop doing something that you love doing. There is no-one that knows what's best for you, better than YOU. Keep on - keeping on in all your creative endeavors and life! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Next month on the blog look for some new creative project shares, and possibly some changes to my logo, as I prepare to get back into the swing of things on the business side.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have fun, be kind and creative!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hugs, JLynn </span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>JLYNNJEWELShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856150468048446399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109388715279372007.post-59415445917572122992024-01-08T19:15:00.002-05:002024-01-08T19:52:18.134-05:002024 - the new "Happy Place"!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCKiXojbM5i_wvBnAFwrJIYSavePCubcOUDVN0DXiSPW-stg5NXsVYKYjA7TTjeVvv_ThBKA_d4xzNq8VTM31s3wYH-RcI0QkgSaN4sApxLw1Opoo8w3cXLkTBY3ki4vjZQ6iABObpTnH1Jod_14zSfXFHAxChmvaetC9ojtkuCNjIdMIhFybqkh3FSzuN/s2000/1happyplacecollage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1650" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCKiXojbM5i_wvBnAFwrJIYSavePCubcOUDVN0DXiSPW-stg5NXsVYKYjA7TTjeVvv_ThBKA_d4xzNq8VTM31s3wYH-RcI0QkgSaN4sApxLw1Opoo8w3cXLkTBY3ki4vjZQ6iABObpTnH1Jod_14zSfXFHAxChmvaetC9ojtkuCNjIdMIhFybqkh3FSzuN/w528-h640/1happyplacecollage.jpg" title="2024...the new Happy Place (aka "Studio")" width="528" /></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2024...Work in Progress - my new Happy Place (aka Studio)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's been a while since I've posted here on the Blog...a few years to be exact. In that time - a pandemic hit all of us, and on the personal side - our family had a household move in 2022, and since then have had a variety of health challenges and surgeries. However, during this time, we've also made a LOT of wonderful and happy memories - so that's where our focus is - the good stuff! LIFE happens and priorities shift - and you always need to go with the flow.<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Currently, I'm working behind the scenes on finishing up work on the new art/jewelry studio. Over the last year, my husband and I have slowly made changes to a sub-par builder grade Mudroom. We overhauled the cubby and coat closet wall into an amazing wall of closed storage with reclaimed vintage doors on a barn door track, and a closed door, floor to ceiling storage shelves that leaves plenty of room for multiple art and craft organization.<br /><br />Since these photos, more improvements have been made, and I'm hoping that 2024 will be the year to get back to some regular creativity.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In the meantime, we continue to make progress with home improvements and making the house our own. Here's just a couple weekend projects we tackled this past summer...the upstairs hallway and the lower level landing. Both featured Centennial wood reclaimed wood planks. The upper level we created a bit more of a coastal feel between the colors and adding a lot of trimwork. This made it a very long, dark and dreary hallway into a much more interesting, brighter and happier wall! We still need to add some wall decor, but we're getting there.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5ZDflAXLM9NllcOgjHxjEfiESQd66vxmf6rk6aRvi9pBhcSkS-n7vsQuCGgOAKgBLCeud7bTv-FrkXgfXGoTnfTHazQlmKp3DbhKAfiNJ5ZGtiUgHZVgDRYzxxys-yMsCs4yHvIxiEsslb46pF3HQpuuBirVJzzfU_yA-WurUwYYXzPWu2afCKyCzU03/s4032/IMG_2063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5ZDflAXLM9NllcOgjHxjEfiESQd66vxmf6rk6aRvi9pBhcSkS-n7vsQuCGgOAKgBLCeud7bTv-FrkXgfXGoTnfTHazQlmKp3DbhKAfiNJ5ZGtiUgHZVgDRYzxxys-yMsCs4yHvIxiEsslb46pF3HQpuuBirVJzzfU_yA-WurUwYYXzPWu2afCKyCzU03/w480-h640/IMG_2063.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And here's the lower level landing (just a few weeks ago decorated for the holidays). It featured a small accent wall with Centennial Wood plans, along with a custom project we did utilizing extra wood to create a custom box frame, cut birch branches, and an art panel I painted using a dry brush, blending technique with acrylic paints. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnrKgdeVPN6sdpKHj9HQbp9CsjQv3kdLqCzyCt_HiR32HQEgpeoYoufJyJakxrpnAacypSg0qK7msK52z68tKJmFiGIBuYUiucaluYLRH_iQutD09tl067dwLEhFwZu8eNhhKfMn6jDHZ4a30AYzZaPWUymH5t5_DztOIocCn7ji-RaPA4HDEtClmACiI/s4032/IMG_5496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnrKgdeVPN6sdpKHj9HQbp9CsjQv3kdLqCzyCt_HiR32HQEgpeoYoufJyJakxrpnAacypSg0qK7msK52z68tKJmFiGIBuYUiucaluYLRH_iQutD09tl067dwLEhFwZu8eNhhKfMn6jDHZ4a30AYzZaPWUymH5t5_DztOIocCn7ji-RaPA4HDEtClmACiI/w480-h640/IMG_5496.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stay safe and healthy everyone - and enjoy the New Year! </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>JLYNNJEWELShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856150468048446399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109388715279372007.post-63366431420647147582020-12-31T20:34:00.007-05:002021-01-01T20:40:42.400-05:00Hello 2021 - looking forward to all the possibilities!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQrUKP1jXakAknvAPs6KVPs8QcF4ekukNUljcpHHcAqkG5ZGLoVFj4Pc5eo-jxzHKtWmIsFYRD3JJfEVgAnzJw3W0NBm2LHM8HqT4K4pg9whCGTywf5q8WhWMThfvajkrnOt8J4m29-LE-/s2000/1wintertimeshare.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQrUKP1jXakAknvAPs6KVPs8QcF4ekukNUljcpHHcAqkG5ZGLoVFj4Pc5eo-jxzHKtWmIsFYRD3JJfEVgAnzJw3W0NBm2LHM8HqT4K4pg9whCGTywf5q8WhWMThfvajkrnOt8J4m29-LE-/w640-h640/1wintertimeshare.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Wintertime and the New Year...it's a time when Mother Nature digs in deep, and re-energizes herself. I happen to be one of those people that love the transition from the Holidays, to the quiet and peaceful time of "Winter". It always provides a clean slate, fresh beginnings, with lots of hope and wishes knocking on the door. It's typically a time when many of us re-organize our things and refresh our home surroundings (yes, I'm in the process of this lol). Of course being home much more this past year, definitely made for more challenges - however, for our family, it held many blessings, with much to be thankful for. Our daughter got married and we gained a new Son-in-Law (they were married in our Family Room through a virtual ceremony with the County Courhouse with relatives across the USA and overseas dialing in too), we hosted a virtual Baby Shower (one for our out-of-state Family and one for a handful of local friends planned following all State Guidelines for Gatherings), our Son turned 30 (feeling old lol) and we got to celebrate with him, and give him a Covid Haircut, and then we had the pleasure of being introduced to our Baby Granddaughter this past Fall.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4DitcwN9ejSNmzMr9mfU6omllZSAbz5n9ZnQcNX95t-2Kmfns_PNbcTVixocC40Lt5gU05qhIVCb32cPu6cHSuGQPQYMR3Y5z2pethTzjOHnhARu5Jq6lYu84jMIS7mTu7zZTF9rmJjO3/s2000/1babyshowercollage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FOoK0zSydEAbVYU5skG_rShBumRToC941pOnkqirgr0wr2pu-tjKB-xlaDi9-Jy8u-aAdRff1Eib3ZTG9z7FmYNu4MAesYGcQCfyBlJytpMY-99KPnjHGsRNnyb-oqNdINuuXFkIHNwL/w640-h640/1weddingjenalexcollage.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4DitcwN9ejSNmzMr9mfU6omllZSAbz5n9ZnQcNX95t-2Kmfns_PNbcTVixocC40Lt5gU05qhIVCb32cPu6cHSuGQPQYMR3Y5z2pethTzjOHnhARu5Jq6lYu84jMIS7mTu7zZTF9rmJjO3/w640-h640/1babyshowercollage.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZMw7ju6w5AAHFgi3JVYNNRsL6zwhp8WLWo05DFx2oDgrjWeq50SsnbadaeOo0RaEjCikdbJQPG4bUcsMYHabNd40TYauiQqDhduIyb9CdxvQ0vWRdCOUiieo4us_jet3ucgpKqDTJ8wt/s2000/1kevinbd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZMw7ju6w5AAHFgi3JVYNNRsL6zwhp8WLWo05DFx2oDgrjWeq50SsnbadaeOo0RaEjCikdbJQPG4bUcsMYHabNd40TYauiQqDhduIyb9CdxvQ0vWRdCOUiieo4us_jet3ucgpKqDTJ8wt/w400-h400/1kevinbd.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIG8OKrpdSHDyWPZ2YrNX5kgkreSFJw0UlgtqF0iZ5BCEZqY_qk70cQUS8-w3_4g5253DuGyZghRpNlkOBk5nDiazfNwy9i3xaZFych75JTF9CpLiMGFrGY0CmBcYUOM2J3pW_r1DtTVHh/s2000/adelineshare.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIG8OKrpdSHDyWPZ2YrNX5kgkreSFJw0UlgtqF0iZ5BCEZqY_qk70cQUS8-w3_4g5253DuGyZghRpNlkOBk5nDiazfNwy9i3xaZFych75JTF9CpLiMGFrGY0CmBcYUOM2J3pW_r1DtTVHh/w640-h640/adelineshare.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">So although we were not immune to all the worries and stress that Covid has brought into our lives, the choice for 2021 remains easy. No matter what is happening in the world, our family is choosing to continue to look at all the small, every-day blessings, and all the things to be thankful for, while respecting the masks, social distancing, restrictions and guidelines to get us through this pandemic. Wishing everyone a New Year filled with hope, kindness, and love. </span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Now with that said - this past year had our family prioritizing - with the #1 Goal...to say Healthy. The thought was - if we can remain healthy, then the ones we love, stay healthy too. With elderly parents that live out of state, family members with compromised immune systems, our daughter who was pregnant for the majority of 2020, and now a new baby Granddaughter - we have taken the pandemic seriously and follows all guidelines (and continue to do so. Yes, like many families, we missed seeing our relatives this past year,
but we adapted, and stayed positive, while increasing phone time,
activities, texting, and video connections which has been a fun thing, even for our little 3 month old Granddaughter! </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLg1wnOmAdNfZ7Ydq3il79jGcVU5TKMMiGdiILY0xDDvx44GGuIIk2G6KOIX6C8IEIvDaQAAoy_sk6iVtj7Dj4D9BJLAXxtf7xVSNnDNPhfjQVAIcXhcvQ0K3oCErajeI6pEV6OAq64pAo/s2000/1babyvideocallshare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLg1wnOmAdNfZ7Ydq3il79jGcVU5TKMMiGdiILY0xDDvx44GGuIIk2G6KOIX6C8IEIvDaQAAoy_sk6iVtj7Dj4D9BJLAXxtf7xVSNnDNPhfjQVAIcXhcvQ0K3oCErajeI6pEV6OAq64pAo/w640-h640/1babyvideocallshare.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Business wise - the pandemic challenged many across the USA and abroad. Some businesses thrived, others buckled - and others like me, were able to go with the flow. For my business that included reducing production, decreasing expenses, adjusting plans, and staying afloat on a part-time basis. I had the added challenge of being "off" for 1 1/2 years prior to the pandemic (due to an accident in February of 2019 that resulted in major surgery and a year long rehab), I'm still able to experiment with all the creative ways my reconstructed arm behaves. The plus side to being off and then forced into a part-time pandemic status, is that I've had more time to plan, and more time to enjoy all the family things - which balances many things out in positive ways. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Ironically, for the last 10-12 years now, I've
worked a creative job from home - so there was not much transition or change needed for me and my job when the pandemic hit. Instead, the transition involved adjusting to the things you take for granted...like in person grocery shopping, going out for lunch or dinner - and making quick shopping trips to our favorites stores for home decor, and crafts - or simply running errands. </span> I do miss that but no complaints here! We also live 30-45 minutes from our children, so have been fortunate with quarantining in all households, to be able to see each other. Work wise - my husband transitioned to working at home with
periodic visits to his empty building and office; our Son (who is an
essential Assistant Store Director in the Grocery field), has been able to remain working, due in part to his employer's dedication to keeping their staff
safe, by providing proper PPE, and following all guidelines and suggestions by
the CDC. It also helps that majority of people in Maryland take the
pandemic seriously, with the "Wear the Damn Mask" tag line that our
Maryland Governor came up with, and the "Mask-On Maryland" we hear on the news every day. Our Son-in-Law is a
Chemist and works in a small Lab with minimal people, and our Daughter - an Accountant, transitioned to working from home during the majority of her pregnancy, followed by her maternity leave, and then resuming work just last week from home.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">In closing, 2021 brings a lot of hope for changes. But beyond the obvious, I am looking forward to creating a new mix of creativity for my business at a part-time work-from-home status (with Art, Jewelry, Components,and Decor of course), AND becoming a full-fledged "Mimi" to help my daughter out with childcare, as she returns to a work-from-home status (at least through Springtime...if not Summertime). Yesterday, I spent the day doing a little of everything - my way of putting out the good vibes, for remaining balanced in all things in the New Year. One of the last things I did was pull out my Watercolor and Inks at 11:40pm for a quick sketch and imperfect, little Watercolor, that I'm calling "Unity". Sometimes it's fun to take an idea and do a quick sketch and sample before settling into the longer paintings. I'm very much looking forward to creating more Art, and other meaningful pieces to wear and place in the home in 2021! <br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjtb_Ux0tNW8cOX2N8_al7DYxXRYiUEhf-Cp_MeydgIwGIMxxbW4JGKIhSXspRkx23y7KouTB8q2Tn5XDJRlGTwECrlDLc_iy6uQsmrvp01Lu4QdhKOb9A9wwVUCCvmw4f3jnKPy57_fF/s2048/2020colorunitycircles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjtb_Ux0tNW8cOX2N8_al7DYxXRYiUEhf-Cp_MeydgIwGIMxxbW4JGKIhSXspRkx23y7KouTB8q2Tn5XDJRlGTwECrlDLc_iy6uQsmrvp01Lu4QdhKOb9A9wwVUCCvmw4f3jnKPy57_fF/w640-h640/2020colorunitycircles.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Until I start up again in January - be safe out there everyone! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Happy New Year! <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Warmly, JLynn </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><br /></p>JLYNNJEWELShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856150468048446399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109388715279372007.post-19177593921079491412019-12-06T15:18:00.000-05:002019-12-06T16:30:00.168-05:00Goodbye 2019 - Hello 2020!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you didn't catch my lack of activity and MIA status in 2019 - JLynnJewels (my creative business for many years now) needed to be put on hold. You see, in late 2018, we began the process of getting our former house ready for the Real Estate market (top left photo), and put in a contract for our new home to be built in 2019 (bottom right). Having been in our old home since 2001, it was a huge undertaking in getting the accumulated items under control to a manageable level. UHaul LOVED us...multiple truck rentals, and multiple storage units. Our Son and Daughter also purchased their first homes in March and mid-May too (bottom left photos) - but we still managed to get the house on the market in mid-March. In April we received two offers, and closed in mid-May. We then crashed with our Son for a month, before finally moving into our new home in June.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In September, I purchased a TLC project piece for $75. Aside from the crayon, nail polish, and other surface abuse - the entire piece had not been painted correctly, so we needed to strip this down to the original. In the process of doing that, I located the maker marks, and after researching online - discovered it was a vintage Ethan Allen Computer Desk/hutch/chair set. We are currently refinishing and retrofitting the pull out for a real drawer front, along with a few other subtle changes to coordinate with the cream and turquoise color scheme in the office. Needless to say - both pieces have been a lot of work, that have been completed in small increments of time and sections...but it's definitely worth the time and effort to see them both shine agan. Here are some pics in progress...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And here's the future Studio space...this will be my area for the messier projects (such as painting, drawing, dyes, metals, patina, and more). It's a smaller space but has a lot of storage between the double closet, cubbies, and a short line of 1/2 cabinets/countertops along one side. The large counteretop desk in here, is identical to the one in the office too - so a lot of surface work space at 3' x 5'. My Laundry and Utility sink are on the flip side of this space (bottom pic) - along with our Rescue Bunnies (Angel, Maggie-Moo, and Bella-Boo) - the desk under the window is the one for my office and will be moving once I do final sanding and painting. </span></div>
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JLYNNJEWELShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856150468048446399noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109388715279372007.post-1365761994859796812018-12-18T17:38:00.004-05:002018-12-20T17:42:51.365-05:00Calm and Peaceful Thoughts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">renewed energy and purpose in our lives.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So as we enter the last days of 2018, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sweet White Dove thoughts</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">for a beautiful transition of 2018 to 2019.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For me... </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2018 was a whirlwind of activity behind the scenes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My time was split fairly evenly between looking for a new home,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">that will take my husband and I, a wee-bit South mid-2019...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and preparing my current business for a transition, merge and move too.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All of which promises to make 2019 a year of lots of Happy things.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There will be time to share more of the details in 2019,<br />So for now, I'll leave you all with sending out</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">sweet White Dove Wishes for a beautiful 2019! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you haven't had the opportunity to carve out some special time for you and your loved ones, I hope you are able to - over the last two weeks of 2018.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Happy Holidays</b></i></span></span></span></div>
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JLYNNJEWELShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856150468048446399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109388715279372007.post-22428577771076184042018-07-24T14:38:00.002-04:002018-07-26T12:34:21.884-04:00Pathyways to Emotional Intelligence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There will be no apologies because I’ve not written on my
blog since January lol – but there will be a catch-up on Emotional Intelligence
with a twist of Creative Intelligence thrown in here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You see, “Intelligence” as in IQ, - is just
not enough. This morning, I felt
compelled to write – because when you get upset with something you’ve seen,
read, or heard - the best thing to do is, put the good stuff back out into
world, to offset the bad. In addition, if your feathers are still a bit ruffled - then take some time to be one with nature. Which is exactly what I did for 5 minutes...I took a step outside in my bare feet and captured some beautiful photos of the Hydrangea in my backyard, during a light rain shower (in between the torrential downpours we've been having this week which are much needed though!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now you're probably wondering...what did I read that ruffled my feathers? This...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“People who do NOT have (BLANK) are (BLANK)” – and those
that don’t have (BLANK), are not going to get anywhere in life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Mind you I left the actual offending words blank as most of you can fill in your own, based on your own experiences. In this case - I don't even think you need the actual words to see or feel the not so nice energy coming from a so-called educated person. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Does all this sound familiar?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chances are that no matter where you are,
or what you do – you will have encountered a person that speaks like this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span>Someone that is highly judgmental, critical - and has little respect for his/her fellow people - and that same person believes that their way is "the" way..and that if you're not on the same path as they are - well - you don't get "any where" according to their narrowed viewpoint. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>Which of course made me think and ask..."where", is this person's, where?? Makes you wonder doesn't it? Is that the "where" - where you really want to be? Not for me - no thank you - definitely not my cup of tea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Is it possible that IQ has taken over all facets of this type of person, to the point
where they forgot their manners? Maybe. Or quite possibly instead - it's more about the person's education, and the fact it didn't include any type of Emotional Intelligence...<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Either way, all I know, is that the "Magic 3" (my catch phrase for IQ, Emotional Intelligence with a twist of
Creative Intelligence), make the best combination for peace and happiness in life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Individuals are made up of more than the
number of their IQ – and it’s the Emotional Intelligence portion that touches
upon our hearts, mixes in compassion, with a generosity of mind, spirit, and sensitivity. Add to that - there is a certain kind of freedom gained for having risen above the old ways that judge, criticize, and bully – to instead, utilize your combined intelligence (the magic three...) to encourage, inspire, and lift others up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">So, i</span>f you have ever felt hurt by
inconsiderate comments like this – let me remind you again, that ALL of Life is
unique, and that ALL paths are unique, for each and every individual, including YOU.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One can focus on the downers in the world - or one can realize that there are more people showering out the good, positive vibes and energy - having focused and educated themselves to find that special balance for IQ, Emotional Intelligence, and Creative Intelligence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you’d like to read more on the Creative Intelligence side –
and how you can BE the CAUSE for creating a more well rounded Education that encompasses not only IQ, but Emotional and Creative Intelligence - here’s the link to my latest “Inspiration Rejuvenation” article in my Facebook Group
“<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtisansCreateTogether/" target="_blank">Artisans Create Together</a>” – called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211612077278261&set=g.1166834096705974&type=1&theater&ifg=1" target="_blank">Creative Intelligence</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Looking forward to sharing more with ideas, thoughts, and creative projects as I transition and bring together JLynnJewels and Creative Soul & Home. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">~Janice</span><br />
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JLYNNJEWELShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856150468048446399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109388715279372007.post-85393000008363967222018-01-05T11:57:00.001-05:002018-01-05T13:38:50.260-05:00It's never too late, to...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">TAKE TIME TO SNUGGLE...</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I know...January is typically the time for Organizational posts,</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">De-cluttering, Scheduling and Planning - but...</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's also time to take a little step back, </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and make sure you take time, to simply, enjoy life.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Shown above, is one of our Rescue Bunnies, named Angel. She is a sweet, very curious and friendly bunny, that loves to be held. Her favorite position is as shown - with her head tucked into your elbow. Mini Rex Bunnies are known for their extremely soft, velvet like coat of hair, and expressive eyes. She is the matron of our Trio of bunnies, and just over 5 years old now. We also have been blessed with Maggie-Moo and Bella too - which I'll share pics soon.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fur Babies, no matter what the size or type, are just full of unconditional love, and bring us a lot of joy and happiness. As for them, and when you think about things from their perspective - is any wonder that we (as their adopted humans) are their entire world :)</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So with warm and fuzzy thoughts and only five days into the New Year, I figured it was the perfect to send out these wishes to you all!</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">in a variety of Art and Craft mediums, that will include Jewelry, Jewelry Components, Artwork, Mixed Media and Decor! </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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JLYNNJEWELShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856150468048446399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109388715279372007.post-7506119430862709132017-12-04T12:11:00.000-05:002017-12-04T12:11:04.586-05:00Take TIME this season...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />I suppose if I think about that sentence above - that's exactly what I've been trying to do this year. It seems more and more people become divided on the importance of the social and things on the internet - but I'm more about simply popping in and writing when I'm able to - and when I have something to share.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In late 3rd quarter of 2016, I started a Closed Group on Facebook called "Artisans Create Together" - it's about bringing creative people together. Although it originally started out with a focus on Jewelry Designing and those that create Jewelry components for designing - it has slowly evolved into "more". Not sure where it will all go to - but it's been such a lovely place for expressing and sharing opinions and creations when we have time. One of the Group favorites is the monthly Inspirational Color Challenge - centered around photos from Pinterest that I create into a monthly theme/collage for our Members to be inspired and create from. The photo here is December 2017 theme - and brings to my mind a peaceful and calm type of feeling - grounded in nature, and a way to celebrate the true spirit of the holidays and season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">October 2017, I started a monthly "Inspiration Rejuvenation" post - that always has a message and assignment to help you balance and recenter things in your life. Nothing heavy or things that require a text book lol - just a little common sense, and a reminder to breath and re-prioritize the things in your life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Time truly is precious - and it consists of little moments that you never get back</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So my motto has, and always will be - make them count in the most positive and happy ways you can - with the people that mean the most to you.<br />Heart & Happiness in the mind and soul...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When I looked at my Blog - and saw my last post was June - I was like OOPs! Let the ball drop on that - but fortunately it's a bouncy ball ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Life is a rollercoaster - people and things change - we do Happy Dances and then are balling our eyes out - Fur Babies get sick - we get overwhelmed - someone left chewing gum in the pocket of their pants and it stuck to the inside of the dryer - are you in need of a vacation like I am - or maybe some devoted creative time with no interruptions? Does that about sum it up for all of you?<br /><br />Well - let's see...I don't like Rollercoasters (I did when I was younger) but not anymore. I still love to do Happy Dances and still ball my eyes out for a variety of things. Our little Maggie Moo (Dutch Bunny) is gravely ill - and we're not sure if she'll pull through or not - my son was the culprit of the gum episode (he's also going to be 28 this year lol). AND time off for good behavior is coming in September for me (complete with creative time) :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Which leads me to the creative new components for my Jewelry... and if you're part of any the Sales Groups on Facebook - you may catch one of my Showcases with my ART Tiles and other fun components for jewelry diy. If not - join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/JLynnJewelsCircle/" target="_blank">JLynnJewels Circle </a>(that's the Customer Group for Inspiration, Tips, Techniques and a quarterly Sale) and you'll always get a heads up before they happen. So - here's the promised eye-candy and happenings from the Summer...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This was a snippet of some of the pieces that were sold in August - I've had a blast with doing some pre-orders for Fall ART Tiles - as well as creating a variety of Artisan Fused Glass (over 8 hours in the kiln to fuse and anneal) - if you paint...fusing is similar to painting - but just with little pieces of glass. Next Showcase in the "Circle" will be in October (although I will have a 1-day Showcase in the Handmade Component Bazaar on 9/8 - and may do a Flash Sale in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/JLynnJewelsCircle/" target="_blank">JLynnJewelsCircle</a> on the 15/16th) :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's funny but my husband is always like - OH so this is the new thing - what happened to the old thing (when discussing creative endeavors and mediums) - but then he adds - wait...the new thing, used to be an old thing, wasn't it?? And I'm like - it is the "new thing" now, but it's still connected to the old thing lol! Of course I mean, what comes around - goes around - and then comes back around again (kind of like all the Musicians and Bands, that say, they are retiring...only to come back for a "come-back" tour) ;)<br /><br />The beauty for me with creativity is that they REALLY are, all connected - through colors and expressing oneself through a variety of "Art" forms. Of course I do admit to feeling a little like a beautifully aged relic, when considering how many things I've "retired" myself - only to bring them out to play again, while making the old - new but with a little contemporary twist!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Summertime brings to mind the Beach, Ocean and yes...Mermaids. There is something symbolic about a Mermaid to me - it's not about the legends, the stories, or the history of Mermaids. For me - it's about the beauty, the flow, the free spirit, the gentleness, and caring heart. Yes - I tend to see the positives in everything lol :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My mind, truly has a mind of it's own if that's possible lol - and this higher mind has no problem taking over all other thoughts, in order to have me doing all sorts of crazy, artistic things lol. The funny thing with my artwork, is that I never know when an
idea for new artwork will hit me. It's what I call
being an Artist, that is blessed to have this thing called, "Squirrel
Syndrome" - and although to some, it may seem like I'm all over the place - the creative ideas always seem to be connected in some way - and typically after a merry, little ride - we all return to the center with a new "Reveal" - in the case of the Mermaids it all started with a Heart doodle sketch. Of course I then saw a Mermaid photo and I looked at my sketch and realized the heart would fit in the Mermaid's tail. This of course had me drawing a lot of hearts and tails (sharing a few scratch ideas here)...which then evolved into a quick Watercolor playtime with various brush strokes with spritz's of water - which then had me taking some photos of what I did, and sitting down with my laptop for several days - tweaking my Art in order to do digital print-outs for the ART Tiles. A labor of love - but I love how they turned out -
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When I was younger, I tried to "control" this tendency to float off into my creative world...I was hard on myself, labeling myself a "failure" when at the end of the day, I only had a sketch or something I created in one hand - and my list of to-do's, unfinished in the other. Those are what I call the "Creative Crusher" moments...and because of that - many dreams, ideas, and creative beginnings were put on hold, and placed in an Artist portfolio for MANY years. There of course is a better way - but back then I didn't know what it was - so naturally there were a lot of internal battles and self talks that seemed to center around confusion and disappointment - because putting everything away - was like kicking a portion of myself out of my own life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can see and feel the mind working - the wheels turning - so much, that sometimes it's hard to keep up with my notes and get things accomplished. Do you remember me mentioning a 'better way' in relation to the reality of life and your creative life? That better way, is simply about letting the "perfectionist" in you, have a day or two off. Life is not perfect, and you do not have to be perfect. So if you're feeling a little on edge, schedule the reality life to-do's for a certain 1-3 hour stretch - then giver yourself permission to think like a Wild Horse. You may become so good at the new balancing thing - that your two sides start becoming friends and really appreciate each other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The lesson in all of this? You live, learn, and acknowledge that you are always a work-in-progress. The rewards for creating a better balance between real life, enjoying life, and the creative life? Pride in yourself for challenging yourself to do it in the first place...plus there are surprises and rewards in all three - those self pats on the shoulder for a job well done (even if it's getting three loads of laundry done)...those happy dance times when you take time off to go enjoy the sunshine...and those crystal clear moments of clarity and appreciation, when you see the journey and all the little stops. From something that caught your attention, to the admiration, to the spark of and idea, to bringing that idea to life - to the finished piece in the end. All things to celebrate - not because they are finished but because they are part of your personal story. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well that's all for now...I'm off to balance some of my own to-do's and finish up more of the Custom Mermaid ART Tile orders. Speaking of which - since I sold out of the Mermaid Dance Tiles during the shows over the Memorial Day weekend - I am working on replenishing for the Etsy store - but no worries, the Dance continues - and you might be pleasantly surprised with the next set of dance numbers lol - so keep your eye on my Groups - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/JLynnJewelsCircle/" target="_blank">JLynnJewelsCircle</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtisansCreateTogether/" target="_blank">ArtisansCreateTogether</a> for more inspirational thoughts and creations! Here's a little hint for my upcoming show on June 20th - think colorful beach cottages...when you think of little cut-out house ART Tiles ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Have a wonderful week everyone - don't miss the Artisan Marketplace in the Artisans Create Together Group (week long sales event for all of our Members) and a Photography Workshop in my other Group - JLynnJewelsCircle on Friday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although it's still crisp and cold here in Maryland (we started out in the mid 30s...and are slowly warming up to the upper 40s hopefully)<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">,</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">t</span>here is definitely a promise of Spring in the air,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and I'm looking forward to those first green tree leaf buds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Typically for we creative souls, first quarter allows us time to breath, dream up new creative projects, learn a new technique or skill, and get yourself organized for another year in both the creative and business thought realm.<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>For me...it was wanting to squeeze in all of the above...but working within the reality of doing Winter online Shows <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- </span>which left my head spinning, and my Studio in shambles, from all the non-stop orders.<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>A very good thing - because I would much rather be busy then not...BUT...it also left me with the reality, that <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">i</span>mprovements<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> need to be made in </span>my scheduling, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">t</span>o </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">include down time for R&R and Creativity!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">2016 was another year under the belt...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was creatively busy... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It had some tough times, but equally good times...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">But most importantly - it was a year where I tried very hard to regain my creative balance between my Family, Home, and Business.<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>I did just that :)<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>And since I missed posting in December - I trust everyone had a lovely Holiday and great start to the New Year as well! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">i</span></span></span>f I had to give the most unusual highlight for the year...</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It w<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ould be that I started</span> two new Facebook Groups in 3rd Quarter<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A fun place where I do Featured Artisan Spotlights on fellow Artisans and do a variety of creative events, Group Shares, Special Interest Articles, and Tutorials</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A creative group for inspiration, special sale events for Jewelry/Tiles/Metalwork</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">THIS YEAR...2017...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's a year of new and exciting challenges with my Business - and I'm hoping to improve my day to day schedule, in order to have consistent time for designing Jewelry again...while having dedicated time to create ART Tiles & Molten Metalwork pieces, along with time to paint, and all the other creative mediums I've been missing (Lampwork, PMC, PMC3, Woodburning, Enamel and more). Wish me Luck!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tomorrow - January 30, 2017...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I begin two Courses (one for Art and one for the Jewelry Business)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/jlynnjewels" target="_blank">Etsy store</a> is in a bit of a transition...so here's the scoop:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">From now until the end of February, it's a Celebration of Jewelry that will be retired to make room for the new Line & Collection debuting in March!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So...Jewelry is all 55% off with coupon code TAKE55</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you're interested in my ART Tiles and Molten Metalwork pieces shown above, they will be available on Facebook. Next Sale is February 1-3 in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/JLynnJewelsCircle/" target="_blank">JLynnJewelsCircle Group</a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, my lovelies - it is so unbelievable that the end of another year is here, isn't it?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This year went by SO fast for me - whether that's because I made room for a few more things in my life, the happiness in my creativity, the activities in every day life, the challenges, the struggles, the blessings - or maybe just a big, wonderful combination of all the things in life. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I didn't blog as much as I wanted to this year - but it is what it is...maybe next year - we shall see!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Not just business stuff - BUT the more important stuff in our life...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The people that touched my heart...and those that I made a difference for?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">What did I want to do, and did...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">And - what did I want to do, but didn't...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This year rather than hosting the sale on my Facebook Timeline or Business Page - I'll created a special Group for it - which will also morph into a place where my customers can do open posting of their creations made with my components too :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">To join in the fun - search on "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/JLynnJewelsGroup/" target="_blank">JLynnJewels Group</a>" on Facebook</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Upcoming for this week - look for some information on my other new Group to bring Creative people together called "Artisans Create Together"</span></span></div>
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September was a VERY busy month!</div>
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Bringing Artisans Together and supporting one another - with Challenges, Give-Aways, Interest Articles, Group Share Days, Artisan Open Markets...</div>
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AND LOTS OF Featured Artisans and specialty Trunk Shows. </div>
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This was our September Challenge (two fun color Palettes)...</div>
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I made these two designs for Challenge #1...</div>
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And this pair of Earrings for Challenge #2</div>
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The above photo is one of those special moments I captured last year in Rocks State Park! The leaves have not really started turning yet - but I imagine in another week, we will begin to see more color. Until then - we are making our own colors - as my daughter and I had a lot of fun creating Fall decor last weekend. </div>
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Well - my friends - wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/osbhandmadecomponentbazaar/" target="_blank">Handmade Component Bazaar</a> Group on Facebook!</div>
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Happy Fall!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In early August I received an invite from Erin for the Pretty Palette Challenge - I was honored and excited to be a part of such a project, and accepted the Challenge, sight unseen. Once I received the details, I almost fell right out of my chair...I also had a few tears in my eyes - because the inspiration photo and colors reminded me, that there was so much to be thankful for, as I thought about all the unique and emotional connections. It was one of those moments, where you know there are greater forces in this world, that are listening to you, and working for the positive good. If you want to read more about these very special sequence of Events and Connections, I invite you to read my post from yesterday - the pre-post for this challenge, titled "<a href="https://jlynnjewels.blogspot.com/2016/08/blueberry-storypre-post-for-831.html" target="_blank">Blueberry Story</a>"! It's a quick read with LOTS of pictures, including my design ideas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Blueberries of course have a very special meaning to me, and as I explained, in my post from yesterday - they never fail to remind me of my Mother-in-Law who is known for using Fresh Blueberries to create Blueberry Buckle and has also been courageously battling NHL Cancer for the last two years. So Blueberries bring a very simple thought to mind...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Remembering that life is only complicated, if we choose to make it complicated...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and that the little things, really do make a BIG difference...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I can't help but think that sometimes less is more...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And that's why with this Reveal and the many layers of inspiration that came with it...I chose to look at each round bead individually - kind of like a round and round we go..but with a "back to basics" simplicity to allow the beads to find their voices. There is beauty in the uniqueness of everything - and I am thoroughly enjoying designing with all of the Halcraft Beads and of course, I cannot wait to see what my partner, Erin has come up with too! You can read more about her creation on the Halcraft Blog - <a href="http://www.halcraft.com/design/pretty-palettes-august-reveal-3/" target="_blank">August Reveal - Pretty Palette</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> So aside from the inspiration provided by the Blueberry Palette which generated my "<a href="https://jlynnjewels.blogspot.com/2016/08/blueberry-storypre-post-for-831.html" target="_blank">Blueberry Story</a>"...and the Earrings above (Hand-forged Sterling Silver Rings, Lampwork Spiral Beads by Serena's Beadery, gorgeous Blue 10mm Glass beads from Halcraft, with all Sterling Silver findings) - I created a LOT more, with additional designs still in the works!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For me, the Halcraft Beads had a special inspiration of their own, and it was such a pleasure to coordinate all the design ideas. Pictured below is a photo showcasing a variety of Artisan made components with design possibilities for this very special Challenge. It was so much fun pulling from my Artisan collections, because I was so inspired to create by the theme and beads. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The fun part about the beads from Halcraft, is they are so versatile in terms of making an impact when used together - as Erin did with her beautiful, sweeping Necklace design in her August Reveal Post. Or, in utilizing them individually, as I have done here by breaking down the color palette. Halcraft makes it so easy in providing you with "Possibilities" - that give you unlimited inspiration in colors, textures, depth and dimension. No matter if you create jewelry for fun or are creating jewelry as a full-time Designer that sells both Retail and Wholesale - trust me, you will definitely want to have a variety of their beads, in your stash.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Confession...I'm STILL designing WITH these beads...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A funny thing happens when I let my "Muse" on the loose...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She (as I tend to call "her" - who I picture as an ethereal, mythical Goddess), seems to be most creative when she has free reign to dance from one project to another and does so with a happy heart, and one that is full of gratitude.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The picture below is one design I was hoping to finish for today - but I still need a bit more creative playtime and experimentation before I'm ready to share the completed design. BUT - I just had to share the design concept...it will eventually be (I think...) a beautiful multi-strand, dangle bracelet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The small round Turquoise colored beads were part of multi-strand of aqua and green glass beads from Halcraft - all 8mm...LOVE! Although what most would deem as a "standard" filler bead - this selection is fabulous and really would make a LOT of Drop Earrings - simply by using two for a variety of quick selling Earrings at your local Fall market or craft show. The colorful ceramic focal piece you see in the center is from Helena of Areto, and earthy ceramic beads at the top of the photo, were created by Cindy of Art & Soul Jewelry. I immediately pulled the 8mm Turquoise like Glass beads from the Halcraft strand, because they are such a perfect match with the Artisan components (and also a great way to keep cost down in the final pricing of the piece). I'm looking forward to working with these components and Vintaj Natural Brass findings today!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Next up..designs featuring Halcrafts 8mm Aqua Glass Opaque Rounds..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I LOVE this strand and created a themed Boho Batik Jewelry set. More of a misty, aqua green versus blue - I just love the natural, relaxed color. If you've ever actually gone blueberry picking...you will see so many different variations in colors within the rows of the Blueberry shrubs with the foliage and berries - alive with creams, purples, blues, and greens. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm a Watercolor painter too and create ART Tiles © (Florentine style Decoupage with authentic Woodburned bevel edges for jewelry making). So, one of my favorite things to do is take my miniature paintings, digitize them, and utilize the image for my Jewelry Tiles. The focal piece in this necklace features a Watercolor Resist "Batik-style" painting that has lots of subtle color variations and layers (this one is just one of many color variations). The Necklace is a LONG one - 36" in length (but I may decide to go a little shorter), and was created with all Vintaj Natural Brass findings, including a 7-strand, long chain Tassel. I absolutely love wearing jewelry where there is a calming element in it - something you can twirl or run your fingers through. A little quirky thing of mine - I suppose it's just my love of being in the "Creative Chain" Gang ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> This design actually took up a lot of my time - not in the designing itself, but in the time it took to get from Idea #1, to the Final you see here. Sometimes as Designers, we have an idea and start the project. At some point - the design makes you happy or not. My original idea was a simple link design with Vintaj 15mm Twisted Rings in between...it looked good, BUT I was not happy with how it laid on the wrist. So I switched to a smaller decorative Ring...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Nope...still not happy. It was dinner time - which meant break time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After dinner, I went back to the table - and my Muse kind of slapped me upside the head - and all of a sudden I was breaking apart the original bracelet, and separating the wire wrapped links I made...in order to re-design that concept into these pair of Earrings...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then another idea hit me...and as I looked at several of the "straight" links still sitting on the table...and a "what-if" type of idea, turned into a simple double strand bracelet idea, which was ok...but my Muse and I, were still not happy, so we remained in deep contemplation. Then I grabbed more Vintaj findings to experiment with, and in the process of pulling things from my drawer - a lone flower charm fell out. Yes...inspiring thoughts circled. A vague idea began to come to life. So I added the two links to the petals - but with an odd-number of petals - it meant that if I wanted to do a double strand, I would need to get a little creative with the balance. So I attached the larger link from the original bracelet, but it looked like it was missing something, so I decided to frame out the "focal" bead with some delicate oval Vintaj chain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well the midnight oil was burning, but I figured I had enough energy left in me to create a few more Earrings...and decided on the three remaining strands in the Halcraft grouping...and had some fun with the "shiny & sparkly" beads!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">First up...featuring the Halcraft Aqua Painted Glass 8mm Round beads - (these really remind me of the sparkling, Caribbean Blue waters, Mermaids and Sunsets)...and because of that thought - it made me reach for a pair of Polymer Clay, handpainted Artisan Shell charms from Susan of Earth Expressions...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These feature the Halcraft Silver Plated 6mm Stardust Beads...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">They reminded me more of sparkling Fairy Dust and the quote about not allowing others to steal your sparkle. So I paired them up with some of my own Lampwork mini-Spacer beads, very delicate Sterling Silver Chain (yes I love chain...) and from Nooma & Vincent of Inviciti - these gorgeous pair of Pewter Charms with subtle sparkles, and a Fern like Fairy Grass Patina (yes, I made that Patina name up...because the color reminds me of that extremely soft grass/fern like plant you find in the woods - hence my nickname "Fairy Grass").</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Of course they feature more Halcraft beautiful beads...the 8mm opaque glass Turquoise colored ones...and the 6mm semi-precious Amethyst gemstones, with all Vintaj Brass Findings and the most exquisite, embossed and riveted floral charms I've had the pleasure of purchasing. Ironically these were created by one of my ART Tile customers, Laurie Kaioula (she recently started selling her own components in one of the Facebook Groups) - and I hope to convince her to be one of my Featured Artisans in my new group "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtisansCreateTogether/" target="_blank">Artisans Create Together</a>" which highlights both Jewelry Designers and Jewelry Component Creators - in a safe and positive atmosphere, for all those that love jewelry, or love to create jewelry - or simply love color :) - it is a closed group - so if you want to join in the fun, make sure you click on the "Join" button :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well - I have MANY more designs with all the lovely Halcraft Beads that I was gifted with from Erin. A very special, heart-felt thank you goes out to her - because although she didn't know it at the time, it was just the refreshing challenge I needed in my life. AND...a special thank you for Halcraft for supporting so many creative dreams with their beautiful products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you've made it through all the detailed pictures - would absolutely love to hear your thoughts and what you are inspired to create by this Challenge - so I welcome you to leave a comment here on the <a href="http://www.halcraft.com/design/pretty-palettes-august-reveal-3/" target="_blank">Halcraft Blog with Erin's Reveal</a> :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Erin of Tesori Trovati Jewelry invited me to participate in this fabulous Challenge sponsored by Halcraft USA. I agreed to participate, sight unseen, because I love Challenges, and by some miracle of fate, was able to fit it in my schedule. When Erin sent me the Information - it was one of those moments that just gave you that feeling of being right on the path you are suppose to be on - complete with the chills down the spine (but in a good way), and a little internal Butterfly Wing feeling :) - all <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">bec</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ause unrelated things in my life - <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">s<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ome scary, some challenging...</span></span>were suddenly all connected in a very positive way<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - signs...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">First off when I saw Blueberries...well it made me SMILE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We love Blueberries - but when I think of Blueberries, I think of a long family history that involves my Mother-in-Law, who is the Blueberry Buckle Queen in our family. If you haven't heard of Blueberry Buckle - well, it's a cake like coffee cake that is delicious!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So from the get-go - I was inspired because of Blueberries...BUT...there's more...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As in every family, there are struggles. My MIL has been battling NHL Cancer for the last two years. Yes - two years with disappointment after disappointment between Surgeries, Chemo, Radiation, more Chemo, more Surgeries, and finally a Clinical Study. She had some cautiously good news a month or so ago, and without the long-winded medical details, has now been placed on a Maintenance plan. Struggles make you put things into perspective and truly appreciate what's really important in life, bringing value to all those "little" things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then after looking at the Color Palette, I was connected again...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As I had just finished a batch of new Molten Metal Copper Components with my Ombre Watercolor painting on Metal - many of which were in the Blues, Purples, and Greens. (Clicking on link gives you access to quick video on our Facebook Fan page). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But the connections didn't stop there...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The day before my Birthday, I wound up<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> taking<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span>my husband to the <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hospital</span> (long story - and he's ok - but it was a little scary in the ER at times). The short story is they believe he had a Virus, which caused him to become very ill, then dehydrated (despite trying to drink and eat), which caused his blood pressure to plummet dangerously low. While in the ER that night and into the wee morning hours - he received three bags of IVs in between lots of monitoring. At one point his BP dropped to 77/53 and his comment was - if anything happens to me - just know I love you. Needless to say, that was a little bit of a freak-out moment for me. Doctor came in immediately - adjusted some things - took his BP again and he went back to sleep. Now for me - I'm a big believer in all the positives, and have this special place in my heart for Guardian Angels. That night I was like "HEY...Hello my lovely Angels...could really use a little company and looking over here". I know it's kind of cliche - but sometimes after doing this - you get a calming, warm feeling - kind of reminds me of big soft feathers giving you a special hug that says everything is going to be ok.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The next day as my DH was recuperating at home, I received a message from Kelly of Vesuvius who creates a variety of Enamel and metal pieces. I ordered a 1/2 dozen pairs from her - and she was sending me pics of the completed pairs. Well in it...this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You see all these things happened within a few days of each other...</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Nothing that you would immediately <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">make connections with - just a part of life. But after I received the message from Erin, to invite me to take part in this Challenge, you can imagine how <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I felt when I looked at the <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Blueberr<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">y palette and beads! <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I</span></span></span></span>mmediately my mind mind flew from one thing to another <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(Bluebe<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">rr<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">y Photo </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">connected with my </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">M<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">IL, her Cancer, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">yummy Bluebe</span>rry Buckle, then my husband, Angels, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Kelly's Angel wing components<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and my molten Metal pieces<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (both in colors of the palette<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">)</span></span></span>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Needless to say -<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> w<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ith all these signs and connections - I think it was a certainty that </span></span>some things <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">are</span> meant to be, and to come together at exactly the right time. Unrelated one moment - and then in the next moment - all connected. When I s<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">hared this story of connections with E<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">rin </span></span>(which I have fondly named the "Blueberry Story")<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>- she said she had chills, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and</span> loved when there are signs around us, that show the Unive<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">rs<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e is indeed listening. </span></span> As she said - sometimes we all need positive reminders of all the "something good" things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm not sure which designs will come out of it this - but one has already<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I suppose I'm one of the fortunate ones - my muse seems to take delight in everything around me. From my every day life<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, to my every </span>day things. In fact, I notice SO much that inspires me in many different ways, that sometimes it's causes problems - and that randomness of my "Squirrel Moments" - delays my being productive, lol...</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My best advice, is to go with the flow, but learn to utilize these distractions...</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The floral photo at the very top, was from a simple Grocery store bouquet. </span></span></span>I was intrigued with the colors, the differences in flowers, and the textures. I spent TIME photographing them in different lighting...then was inspired to "play" with the photos on my computer...Hours later...nothing much tangible...YET. But...that initial inspiration, which caused that squirrel moment...ultimately led me to formulate and plan concrete ideas, and then create a variety of Notecard Sets with Pens, Prints, </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jewelry, and of course new ART Tiles.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Whether it's in the number of items you create, or writing out your design plans, or sales forecasting. In the creative business, I know from my own experience and years in the Creative Industry, that there are SO many intangibles in our field. Things we know, we feel deep within the heart, things that strike a chord in the blood that runs through our veins. Not something that we can touch, but something that we intrinsically know... </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It doesn't pay the bills, does it?</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">That's why TANGIBLE GOALS are so important.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Your inspiration is a great catapult for success - and I've learned that you CAN channel your inspiration in a very predictive and methodical way to produce results. Once you realize the impact that your inspiration and productivity can make, when they work hand in hand toward setting goals, you can take your art and creativity to a new level - and it becomes a more viable way to earning whatever income you would like to have. Whether that's replacing a part-time job income, earning the money to fund a vacation, or developing and maintaining a full-time income by doing exactly what you love to do. Finding that balance between the intangible and tangible, does take work - but it is VERY do-able! </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">that fuel your inspiration to create! </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">#1 - Color, #2 - Pattern, #3 - Texture</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">#2 - Patterns...We live within a couple hours of two fantastic outlets...both of which have Vera Bradley stores. Yes, I have a little addiction to small notepads and pens. So when we go - I wind up "stocking up" on new pens & pads. They always bring a smile, and inspire me to create in different ways - sometimes it's simply to write down my plans in the notebook, but other times, the patterns<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">...like the </span>"Aztec" like print, or funky florals - make me want to create ART Tiles based on th<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">at</span> theme - or to create my own funky flowers by either doodling or painting...inspiration<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> :)</span> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">#3 - Textures...</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When we think of textures - the obvious is Fabric Textiles... However - in this photo (one of the shelves in the studio) one finds different types of textures...Wood, Glass, and Florals. Seeing these every day simply reminds me to stay on course and not let any social drama distract me from being inspired or productive :)</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">First - Apologies for the delay in my Inspirational Quick-Read Articles!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I had many squirrel moments in June...and ironically I was inspired to create a number of things, thanks to a variety of sources...<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">colors, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">fabrics, </span>nature, animals, decor<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, jewelry findings, beads <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">& </span>techniques :)</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So - here's the top three things on the list for getting into the mindset of being open to bein<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">g </span>your authentic<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, creative self :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>#1</b> - Before you start stressing out about getting inspired to create...or worrying i<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">f </span>your creative mojo has l<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">eft <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">you for good <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(trust me, it's usually just taking a little nap<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> lol). But if you're feeling any of those things - </span></span></span></span>t</span>ake TIME to be still...and give yourself some quiet, contemplation time. "Unplug" f<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">or a little while - as this often helps </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">keep your ideas<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and vision, true to you<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - and also </span></span>cuts down on the self destructive mode of <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">comparisons to others.</span> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>#2 </b>- Pay attention to the things that catch your <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">eye</span>...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you are out for a walk or shopping, notice <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the </span></span>things that intrigue you, ma<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">k</span>e you smile, or simply having you stopping in your tracks, because you just have to enjoy the moment! W<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">h</span>ether that's people, someone's <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">s<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">tylish outfit, the pattern in the rug, a book, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">food, the scenery, the sky, an animal, or simply <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a</span> feel<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ing. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Enjoy<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> those </span>little things - take a quick picture. Why? B<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ecause the little things are what make you thankful - and being thankful<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, </span>brings feelings of happines<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">s...and happiness is the key to re-energizing yourself, and re-energizing yourself, helps you <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">stay open </span>to new creative ideas and thoughts</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>#3</b> - Remember...your best source of inspiration and creativity is YOU.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Only you have YOUR ideas and thoughts (take time to write them down or sketch them out - I keep a little notebook in my purse). If you're interested in something - take the time to learn "how" to do it<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, and experiment with a variety of ways to utilize that skill. When you have an idea...no matter how far-fetched it may seem...plant the seeds</span> and give it a little TLC and time to grow<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">...water them...give them sunshine - and most of all give yourself some of that too. Go have some fun, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span>read a <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">good book, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">take <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a day trip, go window shopping, Pin some things on Pin<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">terest</span>...the list is <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">endless...</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">coming next week, along with this...a SPECIAL EVENT ON FACEBOOK!</span></b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you missed my ART Tile<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>Show a couple weeks ago in this lovely Facebook Group called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/osbhandmadecomponentbazaar/" target="_blank">Handmade Component Bazaar</a> - then mark your calendars for this fun upcoming event, as I'll be keeping company with <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">m</span>y fellow "Hostesses with the Mostesses" <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">as we share <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a lot of <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">our creations, play games and do a LOT of Give-Aways</span></span></span>!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> If you're not a member yet - just <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">click the "Join" button<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Over the course of <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">four days, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">pop in when<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ever you want. You will always see 10 listings from each of us - and<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> as an</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> i<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">tem sells, it will be removed, and a new one will be added to the <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">line-up</span></span></span></span> - so always something fresh and new.</span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">SO...make sure you turn <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"ON" your notifications for the Group, so you don't miss anything that might be calling out to YOU :)</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Next week look for the start of a series of Inspirational "Hunts"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Like any other creative person...there comes a time when you sit back, look at all you've done, all you want to do, and where you are at this moment in time...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and you wonder...where do I go now<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">?</span> Have you ever had that feeling? Recently I took part in a 10 day C<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">hallenge with Flourish & Thrive about Freedom...<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">which reminded me of what I do every few years...and that's re-visit<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> my </span>thoughts, hopes & wishes...</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Have you ever taken the time to ask yourself the deeper "<b>What</b>" questions...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What is my <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">dream<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">/vision </span></span>for my business/job?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Where do I want to take the business - and at what level? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What do I really want to do? What do I still want to create? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What do I miss doing, because I'm not organized and spinning my wheels?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What do I like the least about where I'm at right now?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What is my favorite part about where I'm at right now? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What things do I want to learn?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What techniques and skills do I want to master? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What do I need to make time for?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What do I need to do, to regain control and create a better balance for me?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Once I answered these....<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">my vision of where I want to be<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, became a bit more clear once again - and I started pondering all the</span> </span>"How's"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I</span>f I want this, then...<b>HOW</b> do I make it happen...? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are so many possibilities...so many different ways to plan...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and you may need to tweak th<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">at</span> plan as you go...BUT...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I've been creating Jewelry since the mid 80's - but with my ART Tiles - did you know the reason why I started creating them? It was simply to give me another way to share my own Watercolor paintings and express myself. I also love spending time designing additional color combinations to create a variety of pendants and earring ART Tiles to not only use in my own Artisan Jewelry - but to offer the components for my DIY Jewelry friends too. The only downfall, is the demand for my ART Tiles took on a life of their own, which eventually caused me to go through this exercise to bring back that elusive "balance" so it wasn't so one-sided (<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">specifically with making Tiles lol)</span>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Personally for me - I've been so very blessed to have been part of the creative industry since the 1980s (not only in my own businesses - but in also the variety of professional positions I've had). But right now - I'm at this place with questions of what and how - a kind of mid-life wish list for me you could say. With all the Birthdays <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">that have come and gone<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, I've gained </span></span>a lot of knowledge and wisdom - but most importantly - I learned to appreciate things a lot more (the little things that is...), and I always try to stay focused on the positives and happy things in life. Tim McGraw's song "Always Stay Humble and Kind" is a wonderful song with a fabulous message, don't you think?? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So for me - my life and business need to really flow together like melted honey and butter :) - for me - it's worth taking whatever time that's necessary to make both, the best they can be - and make the days on the calendar count more than just a number you know??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well, </span> if you're still reading this - how about grabbing a cup of your favorite beverage, grab <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">your</span> favorite pen and a pretty journal - and start asking yourself questions. Then listen to the answers your inner self is providing, and write them down - you may just surprise yourself with a brand new view and perspective <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">for</span> not only your business, but the balance between <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">it,</span> and your personal life :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">When you have an inspiration that comes from the soul, it's pretty amazing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This relaxing sage green Earring design is one that just flowed </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">created with all Sterling Silver findings, and Pewter Charms from Inviciti </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Interestingly...designing didn't happen much last year. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">It took almost a year...but I'm back with a much better balance in work and my persona life.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I've been in a Floral and Enamel component type of mood :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Love unique components because they make inspire me to think outside of the box :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">April may bring the showers...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">but it's also going to shower my creative spirit</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>I was in a self-imposed prison of doing "time"</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>6-8 months of NO design time that is!</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Daily Disorganization!</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Lots of "To-Do's" on the List but nothing getting done!</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sound familiar? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Seriously...I could give a thousand excuses, explanations, reasons...and I'm sure you could relate, understand, and sympathize - because you are probably in a similar boat if you are a work-at-home Entrepreneur. It's a wonderful job...but can very often be a challenging, chaotic, creative mess.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Sometimes your Guardian Angel rescues you...</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Sometimes a Woodland Fairy sprinkles the fairy dust...</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For me...this time around it was a creative friend - one who over time, had taken an interest in my jewelry, my Tiles, my business, my family, my fur babies (and ironically in doing so, pushed past my Introvert safety-lines lol). You know it's refreshing to find a fellow Artisan that cares, is honest and genuine, asks questions, networks, and offers opinions in this creative world we work in. True blessings :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>But then one day...</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Out of the blue...</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>This Friend of mine, asked ONE, very astute question...</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>One that had to do with why I didn't have</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b> more listed in my Etsy Store...</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My first response back was a funny one - "Because, I don't want to" lol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> My second response was a logical business one from the analytical side of profit margins, time, and finding this elusive "balance". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But then the more I thought about the question - the more I began thinking...and that can be dangerous. Then I started thinking about the question again...and then I just started LAUGHING...again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I mean a really honest to goodness HARD LAUGH!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This question caught me completely off-guard...but oh my goodness, was it ever the breath of fresh air that I needed, at just the right time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>So I thought more...</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Like...is it true? Have I been LOLLYGAGGING???</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b> Could I be getting more done?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And as that thought sunk in, I started rethinking my entire business...my plans...then I started laughing again about the entire question thing - </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and I said...wait a minute...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> "My buttons were just pushed and my business choices were questioned"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and I'm like "Wait...what...!? - like did that just REALLY happen???"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">LOL - YES IT DID! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At that point - I simply sat back in contentment,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(as if I just ate a BIG Chocolate bar), and thought...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>WOW - THIS IS SO COOL...</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>and this question... just freaking BRILLIANT! </b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So began my ONE day re-exploration and re-evaluation of my 2016 business plan. You see, I spent 2015 preparing for a better "BALANCE" and a return to my "Roots" in Jewelry Designing and Artwork...with a slight decrease in creating ART Tiles. But what I didn't realize is that there was a key piece to my puzzle missing about the Tiles. Which led me to a bit of soul searching with more questions of (If, How, What, Why, When), and then ultimately, the...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">...WHY NOT?...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Followed by the affirmative "I CAN DO THIS"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and do it well, without sacrificing any of my original plans in the process...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sometimes it just takes ONE person asking ONE question...to help you create</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">not only that "Balance" but the "Redefined Balance" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">TRUE JOY :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You know sometimes events in our life (personal and business) hit us hard - and we forget to stay focused, or maybe we are so emotionally depleted that we need a break - and you know what? That's ok. Everyone is different - but we all have a limit to our "useful Lollygagging time" - so remember to be mindful that you're not missing out on creating or doing fun things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Confession #2...</b></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Speaking of LOLLYGAGGING...</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>You know that work I had been putting off?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well it wasn't so hard - and I got it done in record time! Yes, it initially made me a tad grumpy...but after finishing, it was a great feeling of accomplishment! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>SO here's the BUSINESS TIPS...</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">because if I can do this - so can you...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Schedule ONE week of "Clean-Up Therapy" and</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">hold yourself accountable for all the things</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> you've been saying you're going to complete, but haven't...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>#1 - MAKE THE LIST of these THINGS</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>These were some of my To-do's for the Jewelry Studio...but feel free to tweak them for your own business or home life!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>~ Cleaning and purging the Studio (including files...)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Shown here is the one of the skinny drawers in my 6 drawer unit from Ikea which is currently housing my Vintaj supplies. Drawers are broken down by various metals and suppliers. My Sterling Silver findings are kept in several closed special Anti-Tarnishing containers (another investment well worth the price - keeps everything looking brand new for years - which is excellent for when you are purchasing while the price of Silver is low...). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Shown here are a variety of storage trays I picked up for very reasonable price at Michael's, Home Goods and Waverly on Amazon (50-70% off SRP). You don't have to spend a lot of money to get organized. The smaller trays at the top left store a variety of Artisan Ceramic and Polymer Clay creations. The fabric 12x12 trays - hold MANY Artisan Lampwork beads (categorized by Artisan and broken down by colors/shapes for the larger collections. The smaller Paisley units on the right store all my Premium Czech beads (organized by color). There is also a variety of other open baskets with individual storage bins in them for misc. beads...like Swarovski Crystals, Pearls, Gemstones, Wood beads, Seeds beads and more. Keep in mind I have been designing since the 80s...which means I've had a lot of years of "collecting" and "replenishing" my Beads, Findings & Artisan Components ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Utilizing a variety of companies - I order business cards, inserts, postcards, etc. Although my main logo remains the same - I do switch out the layout, background colors and different "tag lines" quarterly to keep things "fresh"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well - it's the first cookies of the New Year! I was resisting the urge to bake, but was coerced into making a batch of Nestles Chocolate Chip Cookies earlier today (mind you...a little healthier with Stevia and a mix of flours - shown unbaked here). I'd show you the baked version - but well...what can I say...they were VERY yummy with a glass of milk - so maybe next time ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hope you all had a lovely holiday season and are looking forward to what 2016 has in store for you - I know I am! Last year I planned the work, and worked the plan - in order to put in place a lot of terrific changes for this year, to bring you many new Jewelry pieces, Tiles, and Art! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Oh my...these pretties are always a labor of love...very time consuming with</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">images on both sides, created in my Florentine Decoupage style, authentic Wood-burned Bevel Edge frames, with multi-layers of Artist varnish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tile wise, I'm not sure if it's the tiny details or joy in bringing my own artwork and photography to life that I love more...but I do know that I love creating these little miniature pieces of art. In 2015, I needed to scale back in the amount of Made-to-Order requests I took, as the demands on making them were causing me physical problems in my neck and hands. So in order to preserve my discs, muscles and tendons this year...I've created a more balanced work plan, so that I can keep on doing what I love to do :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">SO...what's in the works???</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm happy to tell you that 2016 will bring a new line of special & unique OOAK and Limited Edition ART Tiles (get them while you can...) - some will feature my new Zen Inspired Art - along with a few new themed MTO collections that will be released and available by calendar quarters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">During 2015, jewelry design time was at a premium with all the other things going on in life. That's why I was I was very honored to be asked to create a collection for the now retired "Beads & Beyond" magazine - where my "Denim & Lace" Necklace graced the cover this past November. It was such a fun collection to create that featured a Necklace, Earrings, and two Bracelets with variations on my new contemporary Chain Maille pattern I created specifically for this feature. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In 2016 I will be sharing new Tutorials on my Website (in the works) and Facebook Tutorial Album (including the Denim & Lace designs). I am SO excited and looking forward to having designated design time for new Artisan jewelry creations :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2015 year was a year of additions, challenges, and some positive changes :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In April, we adopted yet another fur baby rescue...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">our little Bella Bunny - a sweet & petite Lionhead!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My DH has been with FHWA for over 30 years now and currently works in DC - he was recently honored with a special invite to the White House at Christmas...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and since we had toured the White House way back in the 80s...I told him to take our daughter in my place for a special graduation perk. I won't share all the photos they were allowed to take - but this is one area I would have absolutely LOVED to walk down with all the overhead Snowflakes :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My Mother-in-Law continues her battle with NHL Cancer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">She has handled everything with such strength - but it is still so tough.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Her battle started the Summer of 2014...and over the next year and a half - she had a surgery, 6 rounds of Chemo, 25 Radiation treatments - and when the Cancer was still there - went through another invasive surgery which left her with some voice and mobility issues. We have tried to keep her spirits up throughout - and aside from little pick-me-up Gifts (mainly lightweight Earrings I created) and positive thought gifts - I also created the below Talisman Necklace for her, mainly to give her something to run her fingers through on the commutes to and from the hospital (which she loved). It features premium Czech beads wire wrapped to a very full but lightweight tassel dangling from an amazing Ceramic Boot (created by my friend Gaea) and pulled together with one of my favorite, warm and rich Brass Metals - Vintaj. The Believe Affirmation Ring sealed the deal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Her battles continues - so please take some time to send out well wishes, prayers and good, positive thoughts into the world for not only her, but for the many others who are continually faced with challenges too. Life is short - and goes by so quickly with every year you are blessed to be here. So spend time with those that mean the most to you and do the things that bring happiness and joy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I finished my Financial record keeping for the year (along with inventory)...so believe it or not, I'm actually looking forward to cleaning up the Studio (good exercise to keep the hands and mind busy)...and layout my findings and components for new designs I'm planning to create during the last two weeks in January. Hoping to debut some new and exciting collections in both the Etsy and Amazon stores during the first two quarters...and hopefully by June - my regular website will be back up and running! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For now - enjoy our temporary site at <a href="http://www.jlynnjewels.com/" target="_blank">www.JLynnJewels.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Look for Sneak Peeks on our social sites (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) and new listings on both Amazon & Etsy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These gemstones, ART Tiles, Artisan Components, Ceramic pieces</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!</span></div>
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JLYNNJEWELShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856150468048446399noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109388715279372007.post-37524952357726885492015-12-21T15:53:00.001-05:002015-12-21T15:53:17.958-05:00Holiday GIVE-AWAY 2015 Winners Announced!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Special thanks to all those that took the time</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here are our Top Five Winners...</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. Karen Bucci</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3. Lynne Wienceck</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Maria Rosa Sharrow</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">WINNERS...</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Please message me via Facebook or </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">my Website contact at http://www.JLynnJewels.com</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Will need your shipping address :)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Holidays!!!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Enter for your chance to win a special Variety Pack ~ FIVE Lucky Winners will be chosen!</b></span></div>
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<b>We will be mixing & matching a variety of prizes - some of which include:</b></div>
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<b>Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders Soft-covered Book (SRP $21.95)</b></div>
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<b>Vintaj Natural Brass Technique & Idea Books/Bookets</b></div>
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<b>Vintaj Natural Brass special Findings packets</b></div>
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<b>JLynnJewels Snowman Earring Pair</b></div>
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<b>Menagerie Studios Pendants</b></div>
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<b>JLynnJewels ART Tiles</b></div>
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<b>Premium Czech Beads </b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">It's easy to enter...</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>#1 - Leave a comment here on the Blog to let us know</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> if you are a Winner, what you would like to have in your pack!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>#2 - Like our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JLynnJewelsFANpage/" target="_blank">JLynnJewels Facebook page</a> and a few photos...</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>#3 - Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jlynnjewels/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> & <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jlynnjewels/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>MONDAY EVENING 12/21/15! </b></span></div>
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Thank you for another amazing year!</div>
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We would like to wish everyone and your families a wonderful and heart-filled Holiday season! </div>
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Check in with us in 2016 for some special announcements and NEWs! </div>
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Warmly, JLynn</div>
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