Monday, April 18, 2011

Home at last.....

I am finally back among the living. 
It seems like I hit the ground running and haven't been able to get my feet back on the ground again. 
I had such a lovely time on the Royal Caribbean Voyager cruise, meeting so many wonderful woman and terrific beaders.  The teachers were fabulous!!!  Marcia DeCoster and Jean Campbell were delightful to meet and to share with us their wonderful talents.  (That was the only two I got to take lessons from.) There just wasn't enough time to set in on all of the teachers classes.  I met a great wire artist, Dallas Lovett that became a favorite of so many ladies, including me.  Heather put the classes at such convenient times that I actually got to sleep in a couple of mornings.  Oh, and the food was WONDERFUL!  I did not get to go ashore in Mexico or Jamaica because my feet just wouldn't allow it but I did get ashore for a short while on the
Grand Caymans.  (I have an inflamation on the bottom of both feet.)
What is there about a cruise ship that rocks one to sleep each night?  I have never slept so well as I did on the cruise.  (I needed the rest!)  One day I was beading on the top deck and thought it a bit windy so I went down for a quick nap.  Four and one half hours later I awoke!   I think it must be the rocking of the boat in water that I adored a much needed rest from the worries of the "real life".
My son, Shawn, has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and will go back in for thorough testing in June.  Please keep him in your prayers.  My daughter, Melissa, is still quite ill with the Celiac Disease and fell just before my cruise and is in such pain in her shoulder.  She has torn the rotater in her left shoulder.  She couldn't get into a specialist until this week. 
Life is as good as one makes it so I am determined to "keep on keepin' on".
I miss ya' all and hope to get in the swing of things again. 
I am in the middle of writing directions for a  TILA BRACELET so I must go now.  I have a class on Saturday so I am cutting it close.
Blessings to all,
Sharon

Woven Victorian Elegance Swarovski Crystals

Woven Victorian Elegance Swarovski Crystals
My favorite Necklace but will sacrifice for $85.00

Fiori

Fiori

Butterflies Galore

Butterflies Galore
Can be made with your favorite colors!

Bead Embroidery

Bead Embroidery

Cleo

Cleo
Pattern design by Jimmie Boatwright/Atlanta Bead

Nothing But Netting

Nothing But Netting

All Buckled Up

All Buckled Up

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Just Something I Made.blogspot.com

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Copper Peyote

Red Black Purse Ear Rings

Red Black Purse Ear Rings

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Purple right angle Will Make in Your choice of colors
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Butterflys

Butterflys

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Swarovski Crystal Purple fantasy
(SOLD)

Gold and Green Herringbone and Cab

Gold and Green Herringbone and Cab

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Holler for Hoops

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Floral Motif

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Lovely Purples on Copper Pendant
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V Vine Fantasy with Reversable Pendant

V Vine Fantasy with Reversable Pendant
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Dramatic Bump Bracelet

Dramatic Bump Bracelet

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Celini Spirl Blue and Gray

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Freeform nest

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Fiori Necklace Swarvoski Crystal and Amethyst Crystal
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Pearls on Mother of Pearl

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Twisted cuff
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Copper Chocker

Copper Chocker

Delicious Copper Cubes

Delicious Copper Cubes
Choker Necklace $60.00

Copper & Earring combination

Copper & Earring combination
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Twisted Bugles

Twisted Bugles
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Fringed Cage

Fringed Cage

White on White on Gold

White on White on Gold