tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52672744978343891492024-03-05T02:06:21.299-08:00bwillydesignsBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-3576630982643184872010-06-06T16:05:00.000-07:002010-06-06T16:38:45.629-07:00Sunday Creations<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div>I was very busy today. I needed to catch up on repairs today, so those of you who have jewelry with me you will be getting it back...finally. Actually, it is always fun to give people back there jewelry as good as new. They are so excited to have there favorite piece back.<div><br /><div>So, I went to a local bead fair this weekend. I went because I needed a couple specific things I have not been able to find online. Not only did I get some Thai Silver for the silk ribbon bracelets</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJWEZRxkHIn3zN4rf2Zv_6heMlxx144HBzFHf5SxsCt2-7cKT2zV8IdxVp-XH0oeNEcvLUMJYUM7v-cWRVaHzVd8Xdpd-824TdcZGp9iHqpPy7_d408NtwqGDN8SHvLo5EfiSAvBO-I8/s1600/DSC02726.JPG" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJWEZRxkHIn3zN4rf2Zv_6heMlxx144HBzFHf5SxsCt2-7cKT2zV8IdxVp-XH0oeNEcvLUMJYUM7v-cWRVaHzVd8Xdpd-824TdcZGp9iHqpPy7_d408NtwqGDN8SHvLo5EfiSAvBO-I8/s320/DSC02726.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479804953725666402" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div> I been making, but I was drawn to some beautiful gem stones. The gem stones took me back to my early days of beading. When I thought about it...I 've been making jewelry for almost 20 years. I remember going to some of my first bead stores in Chicago. </div><div>I was inspired to make some simple gem stone and silver necklaces. They are very casual and are great for everyday and they also goes great with active wear. </div><div>I will be working on getting then on my <a href="http://bwillydesign.etsy.com">etsy site</a> later tonight or tomorrow.</div><div>Hope everyone had a great weekend!</div><div>Beth</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdPFJsPfcLR3rSQfIoV9CDGAp-6Xtvu9n1LCagjrEMhY0ATudTO8tDqxpYfnMYhzuVgMRYhKwOuEgedf_8E-mq3-doCz55dBDErwwdxSUyUi1HUWMjP4Gn67V7cDHJlEj9YnNXtu9W7E/s1600/DSC02714.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdPFJsPfcLR3rSQfIoV9CDGAp-6Xtvu9n1LCagjrEMhY0ATudTO8tDqxpYfnMYhzuVgMRYhKwOuEgedf_8E-mq3-doCz55dBDErwwdxSUyUi1HUWMjP4Gn67V7cDHJlEj9YnNXtu9W7E/s320/DSC02714.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479808197621377394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_Ud2G_hIfxV4SS8D-M6uNbTGDe8Uf9_EYtq7Oaw5FiputltDRPGAA7ImMwHbx4eNSc3RTJtpbM8bfyoiB22mnIDVOwZvPoWNrNvom3zkAVCrHgmBUwFtCwjLk9XwWIT-YUh3x5kPELE/s1600/DSC02714.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXGnOcQxt2Q9pdbkdhuwjpdBtMZm0thOLPgJG3zF_lXZBTpLqNxY9tu_dDuTRWvMWaEs_4fiAixgtkT5aNot9SpcQaXejl2oPuB6ascwSc9IQYtKg8qO5dxNNI6PAjqjxH_2Rq6Mu8X8/s1600/DSC02744.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXGnOcQxt2Q9pdbkdhuwjpdBtMZm0thOLPgJG3zF_lXZBTpLqNxY9tu_dDuTRWvMWaEs_4fiAixgtkT5aNot9SpcQaXejl2oPuB6ascwSc9IQYtKg8qO5dxNNI6PAjqjxH_2Rq6Mu8X8/s320/DSC02744.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479807749526543874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></span></span></div></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-86024428569090867432010-05-06T21:14:00.000-07:002010-05-06T22:03:09.417-07:00Be Creative for your MOM<div style="text-align: left;">This Sunday is Mother's Day! I get my love of jewelry from my Mom. She wake up everyday and right after breakfast she puts on her jewelry. She carefully takes each piece from her jewelry box and decides if this is the one she wants to wear today.</div><div style="text-align: left;">She is like a kid, when every I visit...She asks " Did you bring me any new jewelry?"</div><div style="text-align: left;">For special occasions I like to make her something new.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The two necklaces below are what I make from my Mom and for Peter's Mom (she loves jewelry too!).</div><div style="text-align: center;">A beautiful silver pendent on a black silk ribbon accent with thai silver beads</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAzap9YyCptsUYU-6dseZbeywTSqCu8MqbKfA1RUvdrFQJs03bD-L2947-0Y1DW0-F7LRzrytWsZvzdTsNaoSYkUp8MBq0gutRsb0LCtvQNlOe8uJYqxbHQ3MGxeWhF2ZaFU2fRIG7BU/s320/DSC02688.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468378223154676898" /><div><br /></div><div><img style="text-align: left;float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiG6V7CkOtjRO63ARc49JiDCmtIbBueyM9S2uPHpzfANdv86ds085D4UJcWk0ByKHee0hWLxagn1NdMdkqxXp5YYBxC0TWZQ04KzSprKvd4K_lqoTqHy2elAf7qoAz3zrj5rJDMl_OBQ/s320/DSC02696.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468377135793410706" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is purple necklace on the left is for my mom. She like to wear color and I though the purple and green looked great together.</div><div><br /></div><div>The bracelet below is for me! I was very inspired by the silk ribbon. The ribbon was hand dyed and it gave cool effect to the ribbon and the thai silver is a great effect</div><div>I hope some of these new creations inspire you to be creative for your Mom!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaRsR24cBm6jNHDrIbu8VB2nyszVk52OPT45yDnkd2WDul8-fgmfAaNlPenP4p1zgxpX0c-Fym-TgllNsAFg9oDdK1jw02rlIEU-4Rm-QAZdiirRbsRqQ0rhhXwW3Gx8wc1tDpesqA4U/s320/DSC02708.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468376969819721954" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-22362165644045346352010-03-07T15:28:00.000-08:002010-03-07T16:15:17.120-08:00Creativity 365 Everyone can be CreativeToday, I want to tell you about some creative activities and creative people. <div><br /></div><div>Ahhh...a young bride to be. Who really wants to play those silly games at a bridal shower anyway. I came up with an activity that would double as a shower favor! I bought sweet little earring kits from <a href="http://www.artfulmarket.etsy.com">artful soul</a> for each of the people who attended the shower. During the shower everyone spent sometime being creative. I had bought some inexpensive tools so everyone could share them and work on the earrings together. It was fun to see people get excited about something they made! <div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaI_oRvQ_XQOe4O7Vse-n4H4YShsxE9gaMhvTMbE9SA9M8KSarp89ZX3S0XDfEIMqPYKN4SwbutFZAJkXwoHJQeKJPCIFolSHZ3oVUbpFi1aVdTfPesPMbjoKoSv0-V53MTAbvkkPhtFA/s320/DSC02684.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446041020260730258" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This gorgeous baby blanket was made by my friend Vickie for one of her dear friends who just had a bouncing baby boy. I love the non-traditional </div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm82mXuyXfPgkoiSBptaVX2-wUzwNZU4kQqYOZBmjImKcl_-eOt-N9WvAu9U28F6uF2-tgVpKsaBhK9hcT9mY8b9cDlha8QEtcnp6BofX5cDgyKd1eDa2PYiCNuxeQ4UU412xpmj0GFEU/s320/Februrary+2010+003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446039568431808034" /><div>color blocks...blue can get boring. Although Vickie has a demanding job she finds time in the evening and weekends to keep her creative juices flowing. This will be something little Jacob can treasure for a lifetime</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am looking forward to featuring many creative people on my blog. I hope everyone is spending sometime everyday being creative!!</div></div></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-62701359388482689802010-01-24T18:46:00.000-08:002010-01-24T20:23:45.744-08:00Creativity 365 Valentine Project<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHws8SKaYVCcqazG6fXSm8yvZ7lFMjuB396I5VhzbzCzRpszWyV2nTl-je8gCLwQzpFZhhfVv-mRx5RgSTYR2Z9PExNY2I2Wg5tRwWMkUCzbzyOMumbZHzP7saaXmVBYhMDxalCnQhks/s1600-h/DSC02615.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHws8SKaYVCcqazG6fXSm8yvZ7lFMjuB396I5VhzbzCzRpszWyV2nTl-je8gCLwQzpFZhhfVv-mRx5RgSTYR2Z9PExNY2I2Wg5tRwWMkUCzbzyOMumbZHzP7saaXmVBYhMDxalCnQhks/s320/DSC02615.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430507293036193858" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div>I have this super cute felt heart hanging on my front door. I am the envy of all my neighbors, they couldn't believe I made it. I guess they just don't know how crafty I am.<div>I was reading through some of my favorite blogs and I came across this great project. It is easy, you don't need many supplies and it is pretty inexpensive. At the end of the post I will link you to the blog "the idea room" and you can see other variation on the same project with styroform wreaths and balls.</div><div>Supply List</div><div>1 yard of felt-on the bolt (joann fabric has it for $4.49 a yd)</div><div>1 styroform heart (joann's has these for $4.99)</div><div>lots of dressmaker pin's--essentially straight pins and they a</div><div>re the 1" 1/16 inch</div><div> 3" round pattern--I used a glass to trace around</div><div>scissors</div><div>thimble--optional</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rU4Ipdeb4q-E5yenxhhMaZ5EKMUFd-oXeEc50pBIb9Gs8iL6MFUK0nrq-rUBwCdmZy3TFbhF4rQWR3s0t2ThOs51NhZxNN7MgigtZa884sU9v-aLcHO1mbhoU1hqc_HM3lF5wNSQRlk/s320/DSC02620.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430506820472765714" />As you see from the picture above you first cut out lots and lots of 3"circles. The fabric comes doubled and I wouldn't cut more than two at a time otherwise they start to get a little deformed.</div><div><i>Directions</i> (also here is the link from <a href="http://theidearoom.blogspot.com/2010/01/felt-heart-wreath.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF99FF;">the idea room</span></a> for some additional pictures).</div><div>Take one circle and fold it in half and then in half again, place a pin through the point on the bottom and start pinning them to the form. It looks better if the little rosettes are not too close together, so they open a little. Judge for yourself...one you get a few pinned in you will get the idea. I do suggest you go to the above link for some good pictures.</div><div>This project only takes a few hours to make, so you have plenty of time to make one before Valentines day.</div><div>I'm make my second one tonight to send to my Mom for v-day. She still likes to decorate for all the holiday's, so I thought this would be perfect.</div><div>Happy Creating!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><i>Beth</i></span></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-89094771525790498772010-01-17T16:01:00.000-08:002010-01-17T16:41:49.390-08:00Organization and Inspiration-Creativity 365<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>As many of you know part of the creative process is being both organized and inspired. I have spent much of my creative time this month trying to get organized. With limited space it becomes a domino effect. To organize one thing you have to clean out something else. I have bought alot of different types of storage containers, I am not in love with any of them, but they do the job. Part of the organization challenge is I have to pull out things and I make a huge mess all over the house and then I have to put everything away. I wish I had a studio, a dedicated room for all my craft and jewelry supplies.<div>There is a certain amount of inspiration that comes from looking at all your supplies and pulling things out you haven't seen in a while, so it is all good.</div><div>If anyone out there has organization tips let me know and I will share them on my blog in the future.</div><div><br /></div><div>I also continue to be inspired by all my fellow artist/crafters. I am addicted to reading blogs, my daily reading list is getting longer and longer. Some of my very favorites are <a href="http://vintaj.com/wpblog/">vintaj</a>, <a href="http://lillyella.blogspot.com/">lillyella</a>, <a href="http://anthology.typepad.com/">anthology</a>, <a href="http://amyhanna.typepad.com/">amy hanna</a>, <a href="http://frenchpressknits.blogspot.com/">french press knits</a>.</div><div>These are just a few and I will share more later, but check</div><div> these out. It is just inspiring to know that "handmade" is alive and well. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have been neglecting <a href="http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com/">my etsy shop</a>, but I do hope you will continue to stop by to see what is new. Here are a couple of the beauties that are available.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS42PR0fwESbRuFyyu9taSayBcyI0TK1xy7bxWX3ZhucmJHtODiWd3qTjpq3z3QAnhcKEsRpnGtcRiHYUSu8W0NWqYAHHX71vRAmVBPue8Eni3IkoEGtJbliT3A5s39SC7LI9F9gen4QU/s320/DSC02596.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427871439324648482" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvQbsj1usqZ9V0OzUlVCsnQtjSu-WhhvAZKEm_625cMcptKWdV-_7IOlWozQ0afaGiUl14hA-WBLys5pcme2gGaPzCiuhYiUkN82G_AVeWtamU0JLi6diUiRzgLVRIdz_cAgZ2bHlCWY/s320/DSC02608.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427871086453729426" /></div><div>I have tons of new designs swirling around in my head. I also am planning a to revamp this blog page. Additionally, I think I am going to give photoshop a try! </div><div>There are not enough hours in the day for all the things I want to do!!</div><div>Creativity 365...</div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-60659153034631353352010-01-02T10:05:00.000-08:002010-01-02T12:28:13.249-08:00Welcome 2010...a New Year of Creativity 365<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Creativity 365 is my blog about doing something creative everyday. Whether is art, craft, vocation or activity, it is about what motivates you and keeps you inspired. Being an educator allows me to be creative at work and designing jewelry keeps me creative at home. Creativity feeds my soul. <div>It's a New Year and everyone is talking about resolutions. I feel like resolutions at the beginning of a year sets you up for failure...life changes everyday, so what was important one day may not be what you are working on the next. Make mini resolutions, maybe it is one you set each week or each day! If your resolution is to be healthier don't just say you are going to eat healthy and exercise. Set mini goals each day...today, I am going to walk 30 minutes or I am going to learn a new receipe.</div><div>Set mini goals to be creative everyday...take a class, pull out that yarn you bought last year and ditch the idea to make a sweater with the yarn and use that yarn to make scarves, neck warmers, and coffee cup cozy's or organize all your jewelry and take apart some of the necklaces you never wear and make something new out of them!!</div><div>I'm always asking you to share your creations with me, so I want to share a couple creation from my friends.</div><div>My sister-in-law is a scraper..she makes beautiful </div><div>cards and I especially love this one because I am crazy about birds right now. Fly Free!</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGBYpwzioDQe-vRWRvHBKdOQqp8yph0fyyQe7oMndTe9BRjWBFQ20DLEpFPtyyomUonexoMmT0v7k59UQG-Ss4IuOjIuhMXlDum8pJ2ZYRrHzhy1fSZ_PrB79voxeU6S4BvMqt0Z-JZ2c/s320/DSC02565.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422211099407728674" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>I went to a Christmas cookie exchange and my friend Sylvia made these AMAZING window pane cookies. They are so vibrant and absolute gorgeous. If these don't inspire you...I don't know what will!! And they tasted good too!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8gVDG7DIa73nIADDw5N4yvS6Mh3XO0SqtSXGl5mTS0-qELs5olENzxwNYhupsfbb4jNa0Ih_usZ4FHO5Tb5yyfwCyTA4bEb8a8AacJ38Ekfmt8f83qvVFaYHIo4xYRFXoqpFlHWGDOB0/s320/IMG_0228.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422213047844700370" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbViS_0kBATmUZO29cZAA-HD_fNVLFUvPyXG7UMwPTO5ppUko0Pvk1xpcvMYxXDUsNibEnKPrRkwivo_ugK-9oxVhrblEU50nQn1NDD4gzHUyswAT2nFc3yJira99hG1xIyi5LhKDUqc/s320/IMG_0229.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422213043113306450" /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I have been inspired by vintage jewelry lately. I remember as a child I use to love to look through my mom's jewelry box at all the old--vintage jewelry she had. Boy, I wish I knew what happen to all those beautiful treasures. I have been making pieces for my <i><a href="http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com/">Mo</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><a href="http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com/">dern Vintage </a></i><a href="http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com/">line</a> on etsy and I am doing a lot of research about reposing vintage jewelry...I'm excited to start collecting vintage jewelry pieces to incorporate into my "new" pieces. In the meantime take a look at some of these beauties</span></i></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6-rgiYN8QuRJgzBcANjYZqb6duZ5Q6B6MuzpzuXMdNivB1FeySpZe91JEdPYEZ5KetTUfqa7qDR7sVa17p-jWz5TgMd8NHQjsdCbo47Ek5DEgJuEKiEr_I_9tWqoLwVq6mUY4RSAZAgQ/s320/DSC02586.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422217785677272322" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJS84NXkRAwd3VqxYmlOlrE44EPTRG5ZuM9_uIXV_GejKeG8SxHdCfUE2wD6c2Tb1ZJbjVSa2Ec-YClmXZoDNrvedRvwogtn7WXRZligz9e0HFbEq2TuxRYi0xOFS4bSg1611KGeYA5qQ/s320/DSC02572.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422217780001321426" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNB9dv-RAhAqV55uVM5oDSz8fWCaH99OUh2YIS6Caat_jwQYxuO5X53tb9-8E8bjPLHsEKmh2k0mmOxu5rwqYN9RungB_-tKBoJYx-HGFaAxRy8HQaWb5b9x1GRw_dTQ-lS_161ywhjs/s320/DSC02576.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422217775753253314" />Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-37143095553193538232009-12-09T20:30:00.000-08:002009-12-09T21:02:41.579-08:00Busy Creating<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Wow this holiday season has been busy so far. After Thanksgiving, we went out to get our tree and we did all our christmas decorating. Last weekend we had our 13th annual christmas party, which is a weeks worth of creating. Making all our own food and desserts. We tried some new recipes this year. Chicken liver pate dip and Buffalo chicken wing dip were a couple of the favorite.<div>Also, I have been working on some jewelry designs and filling christmas orders.</div><div>Here are some of new items I made</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfxoWKRHrVrsD1N6K97RaPkuS5Na6Y98N23xdL3Dif1sXeVvkNBTK0T9tpXEXu17Qc-ia3LaDePb-imSl0TRjB-DU6jxFcpzULOhS28RRoC7-MLy1UyP48rDFHv6UmWr5UJrehjtDCJw/s320/DSC02519.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413461875918023922" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ316QbbK6dy7sapNk9OP7AGjM-JbsRsn5Ys7Btor92w2JG7Gi1RiiVxATR98E6d5ZSOkeARgNjOpqHCcM6IWZ7Rwij1GIarOO-LAgUelApC-RxPBFZgTda1GSeKvxdZl8JXmaGQCjbZs/s320/DSC02543.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413462144248624546" /><div style="text-align: left;">I made this sweet little charm necklace for a friend...she is going to give it to a special friend of hers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIRy2mW7gMzDENuhUybvXPHFJi5RFqM6WLq8jU535OBIm53cD4uv35GmsEDB1rAmrXzcemjG5swYjZcvu75idxdbq3mDEFu4h0zgp2C3rf_h4lzsXySMCo1kQKwCCErEv28zLu9zVDjE/s320/DSC02561.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413464312755848082" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Tell me what your making this holiday season. Are you making any of your christmas gift? </div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope I have inspired you to do something creative today!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-25239889864691500532009-11-25T19:19:00.000-08:002009-11-25T19:57:00.595-08:00And The WINNER is!!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-77KKjY9opKzrMwUVw8h4yGXw6V6oGdV_xEnA5PC7XqOAP1n6L_0MbWEOHfXxrFTUZG9Yhax37CaJDmYHUyoaT5aDtSLMwf2Z9AM_lC8Oba6_Ml6RkP2sxIbGKyBbQAYycQ3lOl5WJ1E/s1600/DSC02551.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-77KKjY9opKzrMwUVw8h4yGXw6V6oGdV_xEnA5PC7XqOAP1n6L_0MbWEOHfXxrFTUZG9Yhax37CaJDmYHUyoaT5aDtSLMwf2Z9AM_lC8Oba6_Ml6RkP2sxIbGKyBbQAYycQ3lOl5WJ1E/s320/DSC02551.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408248812512734834" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL12SLlPhuSXv6PgNs0VjxaxdVKC551rpCpXhA142niR8sCYtswNanyuOH8dW_79awx0__uici1fvpo3fie57ebPGQZKzKCoz-2Kayfzh9mXVrpN76A0yPBI0GhijWb8ibP6eZUG4Uu20/s1600/DSC02552.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL12SLlPhuSXv6PgNs0VjxaxdVKC551rpCpXhA142niR8sCYtswNanyuOH8dW_79awx0__uici1fvpo3fie57ebPGQZKzKCoz-2Kayfzh9mXVrpN76A0yPBI0GhijWb8ibP6eZUG4Uu20/s320/DSC02552.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408248703748227442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvi2ANuPHkTWL7Aa7qMqZnASN8gFnEC1wW2AGF6RAMWZ6KUV4gs8goLKviuvCftd06DSiTDFNZ9sKHG5Kb_8ShtbgBYnDQZKxp14qL1Ec4dBJozkgwWplujuVhA2tPbdZvUkXt-p8zH_8/s1600/DSC02556.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvi2ANuPHkTWL7Aa7qMqZnASN8gFnEC1wW2AGF6RAMWZ6KUV4gs8goLKviuvCftd06DSiTDFNZ9sKHG5Kb_8ShtbgBYnDQZKxp14qL1Ec4dBJozkgwWplujuVhA2tPbdZvUkXt-p8zH_8/s320/DSC02556.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408248610120780642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbZWXqaK8ZO6D2eApBYPmkyuwOiaGbPJaOS5YdN08vZEf8SlZd6fVogycO5YeVTniMI1CWXdzQD-IbtTiVFcTyttJ2kzc1OGcqPsh2MdI79out_4beJwiSMe5j0swodY8-h8xV9mwhvo/s1600/DSC02558.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbZWXqaK8ZO6D2eApBYPmkyuwOiaGbPJaOS5YdN08vZEf8SlZd6fVogycO5YeVTniMI1CWXdzQD-IbtTiVFcTyttJ2kzc1OGcqPsh2MdI79out_4beJwiSMe5j0swodY8-h8xV9mwhvo/s320/DSC02558.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408248495874257794" /></a>YEAH!!! Betsy Leonard Kaage. Congrats! Betsy wins "flying thought hoops"<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjov6j5tCno_1pGdrLUohupXIGio-LjrRNw8NF4gpu9fWT8M-UNnppBt1FN6faRHYaZ7TV2qjn1V5GSoZgroxyhlvQt7FF8QDG5stp_hjPgmihNzMrdWj6Uvw0_hL158o10NiHpMm4er8Q/s1600/Creativity+365+003.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjov6j5tCno_1pGdrLUohupXIGio-LjrRNw8NF4gpu9fWT8M-UNnppBt1FN6faRHYaZ7TV2qjn1V5GSoZgroxyhlvQt7FF8QDG5stp_hjPgmihNzMrdWj6Uvw0_hL158o10NiHpMm4er8Q/s320/Creativity+365+003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408254184275618674" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div>Thanks everyone for entering my first give away. If you would like your very own pair of these earrings you can buy them in <a href="http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com">my etsy shop</a><div>Check back soon I will have another giveaway starting soon.</div><div>I wish everyone a safe and happy thanksgiving</div><div>Keep Creating!!!</div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-25019194365005110922009-11-25T08:12:00.000-08:002009-11-25T08:17:42.629-08:00GIVEAWAY TODAY!!<span style="font-family:arial;">We finally reached the twenty followers mark. So I will do the drawing for "flying through hoops" earrings later today. So, stay tuned...one of you will be a winner!!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">thanks for supporting me to be creative 365 and I hope you keep checking back through the holiday season for inspiration!</span>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-86604314850093692932009-11-22T19:46:00.000-08:002009-11-22T19:50:43.314-08:00Broken PromisesI said I would take some pictures at my class today, but I got so caught up in the process that I totally forgot. The class was super, I made two fine silver rings. They are a little rustic, but once I get them shined up I will post a picture. <div><br /></div><div>By the way only TWO more spots left in my giveaway. I hope I can give my earrings away this week!!</div><div><br /></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-25209659320734638202009-11-22T08:26:00.000-08:002009-11-22T08:56:39.438-08:00Creativity 365<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Happy Sunday! Many of you have time off this week, so get creative, whether you cook something new or start making Christmas gifts. I would love to show off your creativity. Send me a picture and tell me what you are working on!! <div><br /></div><div>Only four spots left for my giveaway!! I want to give those earrings away this week!!! "Flying through Hoops"<div><div><br /><div>During this past week I have been working hard...jewelry making and knitting. I have always loved vintage looking jewelry and was inspired by all the long necklace I have been seeing. Take a peek at this necklace. It is made of vintaj brass chain, champagne colored fresh water pearls and clear crystals. It is really fun to wear.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv1g2u-0vBy5kCB9tlwWMkO1EPbIVc2oIpdru7g75vyJJE6mIgopxIYRCFh23JE0SzIqxKrAEypJB9qM5tHUk9eyIh4WwjIbQwTEpe_kXlvrKay9RJDyt37yCup7eudmNQJG9fi7XHzyY/s320/DSC02533.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406969294589849218" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAN0H3VBV-Kn8e331edFyTvo-52UEWbk1VZVk7BuuFQgOojInJzQH7wS7O0kDMY1WvNFPAQmvqZ57uKN-cl6SdPgr7_oQa3FtHG80yIz5emt6yl-uLvy8rKslAlwKJfNYFtvsnmljiPsE/s320/DSC02532.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406968869262919682" /><div style="text-align: left;">I will have this posted in my <a href="http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com">etsy shop</a> today. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today I going to a PMC (precious metal clay) class and I am going to learn to make rings. I am going to take my camera, so I hope to take some picture of creativity in action!! Hopefully, I will have a couple rings to post this week.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Get inspired and do something creativity today...let it feed your soul!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-17052270881959337452009-11-17T18:02:00.000-08:002009-11-17T18:23:03.280-08:00Creativity 365<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxCmI1EEiofzlgrZDVD2CDYgPQLawZ2GBmb40b62t0FdQoIkyOXL4wUvvrI1ybrgpkGioisOkQUg-Zn2taUsp20tJv3BWNCnUOmOAuVmG1NGaHl2exKBtSGWLzK5EZ_2MmGFdLoxt4Kc/s1600/DSC02511.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxCmI1EEiofzlgrZDVD2CDYgPQLawZ2GBmb40b62t0FdQoIkyOXL4wUvvrI1ybrgpkGioisOkQUg-Zn2taUsp20tJv3BWNCnUOmOAuVmG1NGaHl2exKBtSGWLzK5EZ_2MmGFdLoxt4Kc/s320/DSC02511.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405259208130365874" /></a>I have been work on several different things this week. I made this really cool bracelet from buttons that I got from a crafter over the past weekend. Knitting during downtime. I have also been working on a long triple strand vintage necklace. Hopefully I can post it later this week. I have been using more and more vintaj supplies in my designs. I love the warm brass. Check out their website and blog at <a href="http://vintaj.com">http://vintaj.com</a>.<div><br /></div><div>There are so many creative people out there...I hope you consider buying handmade when you do your christmas shopping. Get a cup of tea and cuddle up on your couch with your computer and SHOP. No need to fight the crowds. Of course check out my jewelry at <a href="http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com">http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com</a> and search other treats such as: hand knitted scarves instead of buy the mass produced ones at the mall from other sellers on etsy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Be creative your self and make some of you x-mas gifts this year. Really...people always need potholders. hee hee</div><div><br /></div><div>If you are making you x-mas gift...tell me what your making. Let's share it with the world and inspire creativity!!</div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-53631445409263921622009-11-15T18:46:00.000-08:002009-11-15T19:40:44.351-08:00Creativity 365 Busy Weekend<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDaAWdzdpPMXjx6sf9FwcNetbbKKCvUrIi6KPxr39uflVrTrrCTnWTXhYFxj2RkghO1kgJmjGyhKOnDDW56qODzOliQle5VYCGm7NKOXVsY_JgU6vqX6qQWS3Ek6bTyc1hZEpvh2Ugo_A/s1600/DSC02490.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Vlry8PRkEwsfK3CtZCJ56ZsESTT53ntdY6pvdMijiCnUm23fNZH1UVXZkeosu9lS1H9y56PuQMg355xl4KQxVsapOoiBnmESc1gbC6-BXKEYw3am6lfvP3lmn7wiRQkqAUGvYfm4mXg/s1600/DSC02502.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAyPuksSdYYA_7heONhKsuVCwBrwTMYKJbJAD_MaObC2c4R1xRjz2BhIdLLaO493dP6V30nd4h87wfvThmcryg8dFLwlttfpCv-ejLkMABVMjxPoRNjsKrVJh8JUlDztgWMBQyuwlOyE/s1600/IMG_0223.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAyPuksSdYYA_7heONhKsuVCwBrwTMYKJbJAD_MaObC2c4R1xRjz2BhIdLLaO493dP6V30nd4h87wfvThmcryg8dFLwlttfpCv-ejLkMABVMjxPoRNjsKrVJh8JUlDztgWMBQyuwlOyE/s320/IMG_0223.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404535540703530306" /></a><div><div><div style="text-align: left;">I started the weekend gathering inspiration at the Bay Area Extravaganza. Now, I promised to take pictures, but I forgot because I was totally engrossed in all the fabulous artist!! I found so many treasures and new techniques. I could have spent the whole day!</div><div>Peter and I went to our friends Theresa and Eric for dinner. It was a special treat created by Theresa and another friend Lida that was inspired by Julie-Julia. They made Bouef Boriunginon. It was a labor of love...a whole afternoon of cooking</div><div><br /></div><div>Today, I got early and was excited to try this new kit. It uses Wire Mesh that can be manipulated in many ways. I has handmade glass bead and colored wire mesh...it is very cool I can't wait to wear it. I will also have two post on <a href="http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com/">http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com</a> in different colors.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Vlry8PRkEwsfK3CtZCJ56ZsESTT53ntdY6pvdMijiCnUm23fNZH1UVXZkeosu9lS1H9y56PuQMg355xl4KQxVsapOoiBnmESc1gbC6-BXKEYw3am6lfvP3lmn7wiRQkqAUGvYfm4mXg/s320/DSC02502.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404537025220528978" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div><div>I also made "flying free" necklace. it is one of my favorites</div><div>...it was a special order. I won't be posting it, but if you would like one let me know and I will work on getting all the supplies.</div><div>It was a creative weekend me and my friends. I hope yours was creative too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDaAWdzdpPMXjx6sf9FwcNetbbKKCvUrIi6KPxr39uflVrTrrCTnWTXhYFxj2RkghO1kgJmjGyhKOnDDW56qODzOliQle5VYCGm7NKOXVsY_JgU6vqX6qQWS3Ek6bTyc1hZEpvh2Ugo_A/s320/DSC02490.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404540766601245826" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></span></div></div></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-24788209460594713072009-11-10T21:13:00.000-08:002009-11-10T21:24:55.974-08:00Creativity 365 Show me how to make thatToday I want to direct you to my very favorite blog. I follow it everyday, sometime I check in more then once a day. She updates often. <a href="http://lillyella.blogspot.com">http://lillyella.blogspot.com</a> Today she has a tutorial that she got from another blog for making ruffled head bands. I love it, it is infectious...passing on creativity. The headbands a super cute and look like they would be easy to make and would make a great christmas gift!. Please let me know if you make anything cool that you would like to share with everyone. I would love to post tutorials of great DIY project. <div>Don't forget about my give away--flying through hoops earring for one of the first 20 who become followers of me blog!! Come on sign up...I want to give these babies away.</div><div>If you want to see more jewelry I created check out <a href="http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com">http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com</a><div>What did you do creative today?</div></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-60683393172465512622009-11-08T17:11:00.000-08:002009-11-08T17:46:35.015-08:00Creative Weekend<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiv-sBMgL9MWtUiuvDlvNASUcPaxxx8bjt9gd5Xuq5hRLhVVzK76xZShMLPjwuGgEbvZEmAndlkd9rOC-NPZp87zb7XZDMgVcoNNLivqWnVqXAzIhy4xoJ9BjdDL6z7_sFAOCBTR_hqpc/s1600-h/DSC02465.JPG"><br /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lTUj42-vyKSgziU3315Vw_BX7UjNO5hKSB_4KrcnejRwJWjcEsQF3i2fovFutegZS5v6wNZcDravFVuhfdyM8Z0NbxwgtoY6n8ohDy95oVUHiAWGvvI1X1yj7FKCHaikhCO6mziYwFk/s1600-h/DSC02473.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lTUj42-vyKSgziU3315Vw_BX7UjNO5hKSB_4KrcnejRwJWjcEsQF3i2fovFutegZS5v6wNZcDravFVuhfdyM8Z0NbxwgtoY6n8ohDy95oVUHiAWGvvI1X1yj7FKCHaikhCO6mziYwFk/s320/DSC02473.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401909532392961218" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCSHC5x6LwRkG8newy9GO7YYBlAfpCRgps0fBJC-sFz3AX768wVHhtsQqAdXwilvfbndLFbwkmWaPjvEs03Hn4GnccwPfGNbRwuNXutrwx1tjJ74aI7maNrOsWPBbnIz9lQ_KUPVFrixI/s1600-h/DSC02482.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCSHC5x6LwRkG8newy9GO7YYBlAfpCRgps0fBJC-sFz3AX768wVHhtsQqAdXwilvfbndLFbwkmWaPjvEs03Hn4GnccwPfGNbRwuNXutrwx1tjJ74aI7maNrOsWPBbnIz9lQ_KUPVFrixI/s320/DSC02482.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401909058715586706" /></a><br />I got my computers back today, so I am back in business. I have 9 people entered in my give away only 11 more and I can randomly pick a winner. Remind your friends to become a follower. Yesterday I worked on some silver pieces. These are imperfect circles which I have hammered for to shape them and sanded to make them satin. I made both earrings and a necklace. They will be available on <a href="http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com/">http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com</a> later today. <div><br /></div><div>Today I went for my first lesson on my Mac and spent most of the hour waiting for them to figure out where all my music from itunes went. It didn't make the transfer. They had to go get a "special cord" and then magically all the music was on my new computer. </div><div><br /></div><div>Today I also made guacamole...avocados were 10 for 10 dollars. I only bought two, so I could make a reasonable portion of dip. The picture is close up and personal...</div><div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiv-sBMgL9MWtUiuvDlvNASUcPaxxx8bjt9gd5Xuq5hRLhVVzK76xZShMLPjwuGgEbvZEmAndlkd9rOC-NPZp87zb7XZDMgVcoNNLivqWnVqXAzIhy4xoJ9BjdDL6z7_sFAOCBTR_hqpc/s320/DSC02465.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401911413690132706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><div><br /></div><div>I hope everyone had a great weekend and spent some time being creative!!</div><div><br /></div></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-86951094084504363962009-11-05T18:34:00.000-08:002009-11-05T18:48:16.727-08:00Creativity 365 Knitting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhb47CbFQCqFh0rTiS3RAWZtTEPM7Q93vjmZVAkucD2EeGE3wJMkPGuWTpzQKWXINpMeLk0mkRm4S9felMlrSDvMrYLa1cLGYCYXWmaENUnu0bqRLRuN_mugplXysGzBuD8GiqCe9k9IA/s1600-h/Creativity+365+013.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400814496276225938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhb47CbFQCqFh0rTiS3RAWZtTEPM7Q93vjmZVAkucD2EeGE3wJMkPGuWTpzQKWXINpMeLk0mkRm4S9felMlrSDvMrYLa1cLGYCYXWmaENUnu0bqRLRuN_mugplXysGzBuD8GiqCe9k9IA/s320/Creativity+365+013.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div>Here are a couple pictures of a knit scarf I am making for myself. I am determined to get it done so I can wear it when I visit winter over the holidays. I treated myself to cashmere yarn. it is super soft and lush.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400814386601136914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj426g3eMoIkBIrjk-QwUxJMn0RFq8FdbtCeFcphPX5OUNdEhrD6nNqd-J8K_haZvNdD7IrdiXwz-JVCyoMJW83OGI6vEi8EEIf4Zc0_JddRdsFZNtPgqxzmV3rDPl3UyZBIB9IZPfmXZY/s320/Creativity+365+012.jpg" /></div></div><br />How many knitters do I have out there? I love knitting and I especially like to do cable knitting. I think people see cable knitting and think it is really hard, but it is one of those things that looks harder then is. There are time when I like to do a simple knit-purl stitch and not have to count or follow a pattern....you just knit. The repetition is calming. Other times I like to be deliberate and percise and follow a pattern. But really cable knitting is easy and I challenge all my friend who knit to kick it up a notch and try a new stitch!!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-62304627736612954462009-11-03T17:33:00.000-08:002009-11-03T17:52:22.903-08:00Creativity 365<span style="font-family:arial;">No pictures today. I worked on my cable knit cashmere scarf that I am 3/4 done with and now feel inspired to finish. I will try to post a picture in the next couple days. I want to share some of responses I have got from my friends out there.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I love the stories of what inspire people to be creative. My sister-in-law makes cards...they are beautiful, as I have been a recipient of one. She has been making a card once a week for her friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer--a labor of love is what she calls it.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Today, my friend Susan Parsons has been inspired to try a new recipe for grilled vegetable quesadilla's---sounds yummy and healthy too. Susan has an esty shop where she displays and sells vernacular photography. The photos are so great...check them out. </span><a href="http://primelias.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://primelias.etsy.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Thanks to Tracy and Susan for becoming a follower of my blog. They are the first two to be entered into my "flying through hoops" earring giveaway.</span>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-72488796844253012822009-11-03T07:20:00.000-08:002009-11-03T07:28:54.999-08:00Creativity 365 Giveway<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Good Morning everyone</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Today I am going to do my first give away. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The first 20 people to become "official" followers of my blog by logging into the gadget under my profile will win the "Flying through Hoops" earrings. You can see them from yesterdays creations. Once you have become a follower...leave a comment on my blog with your name and email address so I can contact you if you are the winner the drawing. The first 20 followers will be entered into the drawing.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Check back later to see my creation of the day</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Have a great day!!</span></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-18482539809524817712009-11-02T18:15:00.000-08:002009-11-02T18:31:02.240-08:00Creativity 365 Fall Flying<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGBmGB0jbEDw_GegIKYRJB7jwkEXGW-bdT9LenjFHvAlLw75k2ROL_pFbfSARZbgnd2CYRmzUu0x-l8GbstqSviLnbUkk3sadzmwOWBJSyRRITheUn26L_t4feI7M4eD6-Af5rL29MUD4/s1600-h/Creativity+365+008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399696845387063698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGBmGB0jbEDw_GegIKYRJB7jwkEXGW-bdT9LenjFHvAlLw75k2ROL_pFbfSARZbgnd2CYRmzUu0x-l8GbstqSviLnbUkk3sadzmwOWBJSyRRITheUn26L_t4feI7M4eD6-Af5rL29MUD4/s320/Creativity+365+008.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><br /></div><div>I was so excited to get home and create. I have pictures of the necklace I was making over the weekend and I make a pair of earring that will go with everything. I am really into birds! I have been adding them to many of my designs</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399696374332205266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHHIsjTdxwPKCg9GG-DTAUDQghoowpGiFN5v6HFdpmxjPUBJOmcE6kp3s3t2sYuqePadqg4t0MJey-mQImGbMTvvdRwKv1QxOQiSgnR1ITe6tguBmMrsAUoDKMQL_MqRvZ8ZHfKH7lIA/s320/Creativity+365+006.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399696640983870834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0WFdgXAL0MsJaAwZDQkyfGZXlQYIL9onQx6nSYdzNsNWjHYs2nf0pKxEUJozZvtS7p98ta-fBm7_QmdoyY_9_4qtN_jZ8GXH8T4Ehbrp09IT_PRWt-dxd7xhcU11hTmEo0dHUm2i3nYg/s320/Creativity+365+009.jpg" />I am thinking of entering this necklace into the Vintaj "Autumn Nights" The November design contest. I need to try to get some better pictures. The little flowers are golden and remind me of how the sun competes with the night at this time of the year and the sky is golden in the late afternoon.</div><div>I will be posting both of these items on my etsy site later tonight if you are interested in buying them for your fall jewelry<br /><a href="http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com/">http://bwillydesigns.etsy.com</a><br /><div>I hope I inspired you to create something. Tell me what you created and I will share it.</div></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-26557425508355036222009-11-01T10:02:00.000-08:002009-11-01T10:15:51.726-08:00Creativity 365 Pumpkin Muffins/Bread<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmoPEkoULketkKGhyR_UQzL3tNaSoo-TzvYTpS-k252iAM09lpNbYoZHExoQ6komzZVZAwGssxqtLWs-4lGHRfwal-TQEUG1RYS5xlLb_0EBbZDGA8Ieni3VgFavSt7ro2ylxpwmW0ig/s1600-h/Creativity+365+002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399197786475512082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmoPEkoULketkKGhyR_UQzL3tNaSoo-TzvYTpS-k252iAM09lpNbYoZHExoQ6komzZVZAwGssxqtLWs-4lGHRfwal-TQEUG1RYS5xlLb_0EBbZDGA8Ieni3VgFavSt7ro2ylxpwmW0ig/s320/Creativity+365+002.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOykf33FDzB-lAo9D9H3c5EdlG1ALHfKxs6u-Ojh4JdEWr4Wk1aZ_C4xd-L7_7wh3I0J5psLuktlqy_zUXZACmrM_I-tlmDu75D0P79S3P2HL_ar1cLNw6-m07I8F1CQ9Sapcl-MqXHGs/s1600-h/Creativity+365+001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399197672415807106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOykf33FDzB-lAo9D9H3c5EdlG1ALHfKxs6u-Ojh4JdEWr4Wk1aZ_C4xd-L7_7wh3I0J5psLuktlqy_zUXZACmrM_I-tlmDu75D0P79S3P2HL_ar1cLNw6-m07I8F1CQ9Sapcl-MqXHGs/s320/Creativity+365+001.jpg" /></a><br /><div>They turned out perfect. I decided to use half of the batter for muffins and half for a loaf. So, I had enough batter for 12 muffins and one 8 X 4 loaf. The baking time is alittle off. I baked the muffins for 35 minutes and the loaf for only about 50 minutes. The original recipe says to bake for 1 hour and 15min. I suggest setting you timer for 35minutes...take the muffins out and then add another 15 min and see how the loaf is...you can always add time. Our oven always runs hot, so just keep an eye on it. The recipe came from cooking light, so the calories for the loaf..one 1/2 inch slice is 150 cal. The muffins are a much smaller portion so I would estimate 100-125 cal. Either one is pretty good for a treat. </div><div>Hopefully, I will get to post my finished necklace today</div><div>Be creative today and tell me what you did. </div><div>I would love pictures too..I will post your creations too.</div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-61202799116559693162009-11-01T09:31:00.000-08:002009-11-01T09:34:02.979-08:00Creativity 365 Pumpkin Bread/Muffin Con't<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;">I will post a picture of the finished product, just as soon as it comes out of the oven. It smell great!</span>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-56257678445135355022009-10-31T21:42:00.000-07:002009-11-01T09:34:48.574-08:00Creativity 365<font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial">I hope everyone is feeling inspired. I got up early today...didn't really fall back, just got up earlier.</font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">I decided to make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread, It so yummy and it is a cooking light recipe.</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">2 cups sugar</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">2 cups can pumpkin</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">1/2 cup canola oil</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">1/2 cup fat free vanilla pudding</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">4 large egg whites</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">3 cups all purpose flour</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">2 teaspoons ground cinnamon</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">1 1/4 teaspoons salt</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">1 teaspoon baking soda</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">1 cup semisweet choc chips</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">cooking spray</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, stir well with a whisk. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, level with a knife. Combine flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture, stirring just until moist. Stir in chocolate chips.</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="arial, serif">3. Spoon batter into 2 (8 x 4 inch) loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on a wire rack, and remove from pans. Cool completely on wire racks. </font></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-61692381045246006692009-10-31T14:50:00.000-07:002009-10-31T15:37:49.394-07:00Creativity 365<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRg44roUylAyN7QfiFSqMp0pegkNLdZkpeV4pIYtOJFq-NiNdepDU8kt65msewA3i4-w7jg2-0W8OV4swXQw_UERFvzYliYpNSCnGk0BzDUOdwHE3O3jJ5i0vYzufmIFAcQbIYhudPrQ/s1600-h/Photo+on+2009-10-31+at+15.02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRg44roUylAyN7QfiFSqMp0pegkNLdZkpeV4pIYtOJFq-NiNdepDU8kt65msewA3i4-w7jg2-0W8OV4swXQw_UERFvzYliYpNSCnGk0BzDUOdwHE3O3jJ5i0vYzufmIFAcQbIYhudPrQ/s320/Photo+on+2009-10-31+at+15.02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398895144228910658" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Today I start my next adventure into blogging. I will do something creative everyday and I will blog about it. It can be almost anything, but it will keep me motivated to stay creative and to inspire others to be creative. Creating...makes me happy. It might be making jewelry, working on my knitting, cooking, designing, organizing...</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;">I will share what I am doing through words, pictures, recipes, tutorials, ect.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;">I encourage other to tell me what you have done that is creative too.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;">Today, I am working on my jewelry. It is a necklace that isn't quite finished. I will post the finished product later today. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;">So tell me what you did today that was creative...inspire me.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;">Come Back and visit me everyday. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><br /></span></div>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-88608727136378768092008-10-20T17:28:00.000-07:002008-10-20T17:47:40.953-07:00Pumpkin TimeHelloFriends<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>Hope all is well. It finally feels alittle like fall here. Sunny and cool, very nice.</div><div>Peter and I had a great wkd. Saturday we went to the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin festival. We made it in time for the parade and got to see the winner of the biggest pumplin winner up close. This year the pumpkin was 1500+ lbs WOW<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259398874955942130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQFRUHF_8L5KMGq-R6vykhrbJ_xdJIAgGmYMnh8oym-hwLOBNmzZdw-_EFOVAFvBSkMkc9_RZ_lIfMJi2LkDN9bM8HbHvfLy2TjPzUZ_VXPplgRPVWrwjOo8tLdtaXkbL8pnbMBap2ol8/s320/10-19-08+Pumpkin+Festival+001.jpg" border="0" /></div></div>We wondered around enjoy all the wonderful crafts and we sampled some pumpkin ale. Here is a picture of Farmer Mike carving a really big pumkin<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259399652315726066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhElOS_0wiTBSy0fNzCpSTMo41E-4bhgPoGwAn_FQW5GyEpO7Buh7Z7S0n4uIl-gT5AUAUqRzfwaqWZmDHm28219UZbDKJSuwM-FtiGnL3Iw80gKOU5AWs28oCDxvRKXftX4zzXDWrvj6s/s320/10-19-08+Pumpkin+Festival+003.jpg" border="0" /></div>Hummm interesting a square pumpkin<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259399947747772818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxcy5TIHKIEFloUA2XZmLjkIQu-bo6AB50XDx4uxc3PTm2z6KJls6CYOCeteQGYPUKlnyC3FYxqH1vkEXIyRi125YrBqRU4-06_aG-0dgy4u0VmxrYMaoy6dxYWtzLzODd6TibId-3AI/s320/10-19-08+Pumpkin+Festival+002.jpg" border="0" /></div>Peter is modeling a pumpkin beret..he is practicing for our vaction in a few weeks. I think he will leave the pumpkin t-shirt home...I don't think it is in fashion in Paris.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259400698507756882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5egb9-3DmqTW-IIgD6Uzq8c_ZZTNKhRHkw_njRWcJVwRZDeaP6b0nvlMSr0EYfXDChhAYVLVj2gvLmD9MMlrkxttdzksLgYpmB-wA1vG7GgUwGL-TpwKB0wMEJ-lP7RcAHd2pugrhutY/s320/10-19-08+Pumpkin+Festival+005.jpg" border="0" /></div>We also bought our pumpkin for the season. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259401269893830194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xPmyjrbiUD29NwKp_Os9MTwKQxdqmr5FPELvZv6l6e76zO7jsgKoFfDCmrTlU0L5rT2ZFf6s0eija6kB_mO_5ijZCOCaw1Ols8WeZzGnP63Vikp3LmRCmFUWaH6nTx8JpOpUpduW6Xs/s320/10-19-08+Pumpkin+Festival+007.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259401182530445458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvsZowsPFo2uP8JLGoteKn_16uY4AxA8f9yc2VUcTuAdvJievWjNwAZAWPJV6b3MHO0CunDVYnju8frS1rcdQehNxi1Y8gzzv_ykw74bf1qm6QXsvyhH6xgJkdLqwAT9lxEVCAlXHNXPw/s320/10-19-08+Pumpkin+Festival+006.jpg" border="0" />Next Wkd we are getting NEW CARPETING...very exciting, so we spent Sunday organizing and trying to get prepared to essentially move out and move back in all in one day. The people who are putting the carpet will move the big stuff but we have to make sure all the little stuff is boxed up. Ugg</p><p>So stay tune next wkd for some pictures of the carpet guys...hee hee</p><p> </p>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5267274497834389149.post-56033291505897071042008-10-16T20:36:00.000-07:002009-10-31T15:42:02.347-07:00Sorry, I have been a delinquent blogger<div><br />
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<br /><div>We have been very buzy. Friends Julia and Tiago from Chicago came to visit in late September. It was great fun to see them and catch up. We worked with them at the Ritz-Carlton way back when and have been friends since. it's always fun to have visitor, so you have an excuse to be a tourist in our own town. </div><br /><br /><br />
<br /><div>At the end of Sept,I spent the night in Somona with my friend Angela and Gloria...a girls night out and slumber party. We went to some winery and out to a great dinner. We all work together and it was fun to get away and spend some time together away from work. Here are the girls among the barrels<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257965563380259186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zhCFI2XuFAZzQBo5ug6QJHSVXXEGjKwY4cqbJ8uMtuyOoLKpP8oDOjf4XC69GABY-FD_7Kf8xx2HmH-0_BjUXjdPbdfn6pA90WvthdjMqiy2O3XHCZFowxC14FB2jVG5ynT5kJr2qs4/s320/2008+Sept-Oct+misc+004.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><br />
<br /><p>We spent the first weekend in October in SF at home...hard to believe. It was nice to hang around the house. We had friends over for brunch and got hear about Sylvia and Steve honeymoon in Argentina. I also had an appointment with the owner of a new shop on Union Street and she loved my jewelry line, she will be purchasing several items for her shop.</p><br /><br />
<br /><p>Last weekend we met Peter's parents in LA. It's great, each fall we meet in a different city. In the past few years we have based the selection of the city on presidential libraries. This year we visited the nixon library in Yerba Linda, CA. Always something new to learn. We visited Hollywood and looked at all the stars on the sidewalk, we went to the Getty Musuem which is stunning and explored the La Brea Tar pits. Peter's nephew and his wife live in Highand and came up to have dinner with us in the city. It was great seeing them.</p><br /><br />
<br /><p>Well I think we are all caught up. Enjoy a couple more picture<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257978189525812162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDhx9XfuWnfuUvsso4UJL6lDJqzHJE6xZvDuoZuxJLi5tj0L4jMQiwCRInGLRDaRthBNIY7dUA05iwcvCoIRqZa6AV2f-20XKUh1Gf2We93d7QYutGICS_YZ2oera7CMoFw00LaarlnY/s320/2008+Sept-Oct+misc+007.jpg" border="0" /></p></div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257978430008407666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwfsRdn5Bm7XeNPIuGNv6KrNpflegTbxBO6mGfXJRz7dOn1j2ZQRChyphenhyphenGkBjTN2c8kb6B-CtEuKHYqAjbMiwh8QTSnSVb0awaU2yylGfWsxbwqYwq58HKZUf-sFUrjOds0J0x_lnb3tvQ/s320/2008+Sept-Oct+misc+009.jpg" border="0" />Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449241999650258754noreply@blogger.com0