Facebook just can't compare to our Blogs

Facebook has taken a huge place in the world, but it's not the same as blogging.
I rarely update on facebook, but I use it to keep connected to family and friends.  Facebook tells me where they are and a 20 second insight to what they are doing.

Blogging is our form of journaling.  Our blogs go to a deeper level than facebook ever should.

Being on hiatus from blogging also meant for me that I was on hiatus from blog hopping.
Sunday morning was my favorite time to hop around the blorld (blog world) ... (I just made up my own word -- maybe lol)

In celebration of my return, here are some great Sunday morning blog hops:

Bleeding Espresso :  Always a fun blog to read but today she has a great review on a book "The Dalai Lama’s Cat by David Michie".    I have put this book on my 'Read' list.

Eva Sherman Designs :  One of my favorite jewelry artists!  Eva's designs are gorgeous.

Gingerbread Snowflakes :  Making a darling Elf Forest.

Ms Misantropia :  Part of the Bewitching Home Blog Party (something you can't get on facebook!)  with wonderful photos and a great recipe for

CARAMEL CUPCAKES

WITH GINGERBREAD FROSTING

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!

Hiatus is over. Back to the Adventure called Life

    Finished knitting this bowl at the Beaders retreat.  loft wool yarn felted beautifully.  I love my bowlie.

    

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  This is a test after a very long hiatus.

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  This is a test after a very long hiatus.

Frogging my project

I've been working my way through the book "Little Bead Boxes" by Julia S. Pretl.
I'm attaching photos of the first 2 boxes I made.  They still need feet and a finial.

The 3rd box I'm now working on has a pattern that is much more detailed.
I was almost finished and took a good look at the little box and noticed I had a flaw in the pattern that was TOO obvious for me to ignore and be comfortable with.

I just ripped out at least 5 HOURS worth of bead stitching!! UGH. But I couldn't let it stay.  It would have bothered me FOREVER.

Lesson learned - keep a close eye on your pattern while your working. :(

Catching up on Year of Jewelry Project

I just realized I haven't updated my posts for weeks 9 - 13 for the Year of Jewelry Project.
Since I like my Week 13 bracelet best, I'll work backwards. :)
Week 13 - Complementary colors

Week 12 - Using copper

Week 11 - Irish Eyes Are Smiling - I used the Celtic Cross for an Ohio Beader challenge but it also worked very well for Week 11.

Week 10 - Just for fun

Week 9 - Take a Leap
My leap was trying RAW - right angle weave.  This is my first time working with it and my tension was a bit loose.

Bead Journal Project - February Completed

I completed my February beaded square on time.  I am just a little late posting it to the blog.  Here is my post:

Once again I created a fusion of textile fabric and beads and February was created.  I've kept it simple and understated to get my complete message into my design.
The lace and tulle begin to create a crown fit for a princess.  I beaded the tiara over the lace.  Then I beaded the heart and arrow as the centerpiece.  Worthy of a 4 star general, I set in a four heart epilet to complete my design.

If you would like to see more entries from some great artists go HERE