Things that inspire me!

Hind sight - I started this blog a couple of months ago never giving credit to the two people that deserve it the most - my parents. My folks and I don't live too far from each other and as I was visiting last Wednesday evening, having wonderful conversation, it dawned on me - I am the luckiest girl in the world. Never have I known, two people to give so much of themselves and their lives for their daughters. I owe my craftiness (among other things) to my lovely mother. She has always encouraged me to be creative - to have no limitations. She always seems to cherish the things that I have made but is never surprised. I am sure there is something to be said for that. My father has always been the gentle giant. The one who taught me to stand on my own two feet. The one who taught me how to ride a bike and then doctored up the cuts and bruises when I fell. To them - I owe so much! You inspire me! I love you!

AMAZING Lampwork Artist

Everyday I say to myself, when my 8-5 job is done I am going to hide in my studio and create, create, create. Well - Unfortunately life has become very busy and extra time is hard to come bye. I always keep my eyes and ears open when looking for new trinkets to add to my jewelry designs. I have found the most fabulous lampwork bead artist. Her name is Shari and you too can find her work at http://www.sislonski.etsy.com/ I purchased two wonderful beads from her for a custom piece that I am working on. Once I saw them I knew I had to have more. So I logged onto my computer and went to her website and the others that were posted were gone. Shari's email to me was that she had more but they were on their way to India!!! Shari was awesome - she made two more especially for me!!! I am so excited!!