Working on that Kumihimo necklace yesterday got me flexing some jewelry making muscles that have been long dormant. I’m feeling the itch. Perhaps I’ll work on a few pieces over the months to put in my back pocket until the next Bead Star competition comes around.… Read More
Friday’s Random Bits and a little more
Where did this week go? Well, parts of it went to:
- A/C repair, and then a nap under the blankets because by comparison to our sweltering weekend, the house felt chilly
- A class at the house Tuesday night which required whirling dervish cleaning techniques and last minute instruction writing
- A trip to San Marcos on Wednesday, 30 min.
Help is on the way
Oh, thank goodness! Mr. Air Conditioning Repair Dude is on the way. I won’t have to suffer much longer.
And why is it we often make things so much harder than they have to be? I had an epiphany in the wee hours about how to make the new Encore bracelet much easier to make.… Read More
No A/C in Texas is NOT FUNNY
Oh, what a weekend it’s been at Casa Tapestry Beads. Oh, the misery. Around mid-day Saturday, I mentioned to Mom that we were already at the time of year where the air conditioning can’t keep up with the heat…but even as I said it out loud, it seemed wrong.… Read More
Friday’s Random Bits
- I like the random things lists, so it’s going to be a new Friday ritual. Until I forget or get bored.
- Why have all the sleeves on shirts gotten so short? I’m a fluffy body type and I need sleeves. Not flutter wingy looking things.
Beading under the influence
Oh my. Do I feel dopey!! In an effort to help with my helpless sleep schedule, Mom passed along some of her sleeping pills to me, and I decided to take them around 3am. Yup, that’s early for me. But I HATE the way they make me feel.… Read More
Winston tried Kumihimo today…
Fail.
… Read MoreFinishing projects – that’s the plan
I find myself still fighting the lack of deadlines. (No, Mom, this doesn’t mean you can set arbitrary deadlines and I’ll follow them…) So I’m working at a super sonic S L O W pace. But I do manage to get items crossed off the list daily.… Read More
Random Thoughts
- I got the new issue of Bead & Button in the mail today and I’m dying to make the WIRE bracelet on page 70. I know, I know. Try to revive yourself from the fainting fit. But it uses 2mm Swarovski crystals.
No urgent deadlines
Oh, how I fight being a deadline-driven person. (Some of you may know this phenomenon as “procrastination,” but I feel that’s a loaded word.) The one saving grace in my life is that I’m at least aware of it and can attempt to fight the strong urge to be a slug when I’m between frantic preparation tasks.… Read More
It snowed!
Seriously – how gorgeous is that snow??Denver was one adventure after another – I had the best time! I’ll certainly be making the Rocky Mountain Bead Society Show a part of my annual schedule, and I hope I’ll be teaching a class or two up there next year as well.… Read More
Heading for Denver!
Got the bags packed. Peter Printer behaved, and everything that needed printing got printed. Got all my various confirmations and directions in a folder, ready to go. And I’ve got about eleventy million more projects packed to work on than I could possibly even touch.… Read More
The printer needs a name
I think it’s time we named our printer. Really. The printer is an integral piece of my business world, so you might think it would be inappropriate to personify machinery. But here’s the thing: it has a personality. Whims. Moods. Good print days, bad print days.… Read More
Sisters and brothers
I have to share the cutest thing that’s been going on between my niece and nephew. Alexis has always liked being the center of attention, and is a real actress, playing up to her audience. We all figured that when William arrived, she’d be quite put out at having to share the spotlight.… Read More
Serious case
It’s very bad timing. I have a serious case of the “I don’t wanna’s.”
I had the second part of a class here at the house this afternoon, and it was a pleasant way to while away the hours. One of the only big things I miss about teaching at the local bead store (as opposed to here at the house) is seeing all the beaders.… Read More
Things that make me happy
I was browsing beadweaving photos on Flickr last night (while I was working on my online defensive driving, naturally – hey! It’s legit – the site I chose reads all the material to me!) and I found a couple of lovely surprises.… Read More
Updates aplenty
Needless to say, this has been the Week of The Baby. My new nephew, William, is an adorable, well-behaved doll so far. Alexis is transitioning to the role of big sister with grace – as long as she still gets plenty of attention!… Read More
Welcome to the world, baby boy…
May I introduce, William Frank Wiseman….born April 7, 2009. Somewhere around 2pm (we haven’t had much time to talk with Rich!) and 8lbs, 12 oz. Not sure of length yet. Everyone is healthy and doing great.
… Read More Fooled me!
Alas, my creative color combos for the Carol Wilcox Wells class turned out to be neither fabulous nor nightmarish. Instead, just a bit disappointing. But the good part is the the project techniques themselves are worthy of me dabbling in more colors to get a bracelet that’s just right for me.… Read More
Fabulous or nightmare
Sometimes making color choices is a careful, studied art. And sometimes you just throw stuff on the wall and see if it sticks. It’s either fabulous, or a nightmare…and I’m heading for one of those experimental moments on Saturday.
I’m headed to Houston on Saturday to take a class from Carol Wilcox Wells, and while she offers kits for the project, I decided to put my own goodie bag together.… Read More