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Me? Are you sure?

When I was contacted by Staci Dumoski, informing me that she wanted to feature Junk 2 Jewels in the Feb. issue of Artful Blogging, I about fell off my chair.  Who me? my little blog?  On the Cover no less?

The kids think I'm famous now. Hubby is pretty proud as well. What do I think? I think its pretty stinkin cool. To do  what you love, to have an outlet for your creativity, to design pieces that people love so much you cant keep up with the demand, and then for leaders in the art industry to recognize you as someone who stands  out.....Pretty Cool.

P.S check out page 16 something more to look forward to. 

Tu Tu Tutorial

Over the weekend we had hours of Gorgeous blue sky and Sunshine that came and went between rain showers. Here is what us girls did at first chance to get out of the house! We had made tu tu's on Friday  while night sitting by the fire while the guys watched "Boy T.V." These are really simple to make. Here is where I found instructions for making this simple version. The tule can be purchased at Joann's and is usually only $1.00 a yard or so. Have fun.! 

Same time every year

Hubby made me this extra large plate rack for the dinning room for Christmas. He is quite handy with a hammer and nail. If I can dream it he can build it! I have always admired this one every time I visit my friend Kristi's house...

  This  is a picture taken at the same time as this post that I didn't  use.. Her rack is in a little receiving room off the dining room, which is filled with other beautiful pieces.  I have always wanted a special place for my plates and after coveting this rack for years, I now have my very own. lol. finishing it was no trouble. I just  used craft paint from Michaels, and Brown umber pigment found at Home Depot. This time of year always spurs the decorating bug in me. I'm in the middle of turning an  old coffee table into an upholstered bench, and dreaming of long flowing panels of linen hanging room my living room windows!

Hip New Rosary

Still loving the look and  feel of  an old Rosary, but there is something I love about this newly designed one. The heavy sterling cross that is  adorned with angles and a dove, the beautiful turquoise color and texture of the beads, not to mention it is a one of a kind. I designed this for a really dear friend. Though we have never met in person, (we met on ebay about 4 yrs ago) I know if we lived in the same town we would spend lots of time together. She is a devoted Mom with a strong faith, and a design sense that constantly amazes me. Check out some of  her designs...she created this site for Liz ( another gal I met on ebay), also the mastermind behind this site this one , and this one too.  I'd love to link you to her site, but it seems its down right now for some reason or another. I'll give you the link  in another post. It is just a feast for the eye! A very talented girl indeed!

Say Cheese

One of the exciting  things that have been going on around here is that in addition to Junk 2 Jewels, I'm starting a Photography business. These are a few of the images that will go in my portfolio and on my  photography website, along with the darling one of Morgan in my previous post. I've been spending lots of time shooting and editing, and shooting and editing, and more shooting trying to get enough images for the site. It's not up and running yet, but will be soon. Watch for it's debut!! I Love the entire process. Trying to balance both business will be a challenge at best, but  I'm always up for a good challenge!  MORE  exciting  news about Junk 2 Jewels  to tell you soon.

Helllloooooooooooo

Anyone still out there??? lol. It was a crazy Holiday season.  More like a whirl wind. I  started off trying to fit it all in, working, new designs, blogging, baking,  outings with the kids, etc, etc, I soon came to realize I had to cut back on the to-do list. WAY  BACK. At any rate, the kids are back in school and I have some quiet time  again. Aahhh....... This picture  has  everything to do with my priorities, and what is most important in my life.  Thanks for all the nice notes while I was enjoying time with my family. Lots of new  fun  things going on here at J2J. Once they are all officially underway I'll share.