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I ❤ Macro October 09, 2011

Good Sunday morning!  It's time for "I Heart Macro", hosted by Lori Plyler of Studio Waterstone.  

While rearranging my work space, I ran across some old keys that I've had for a couple of years.  I decided to leave them out and I have a couple of ideas on how to work them into a necklace.

I think these three are my favorites.

And I really like the design work on this one.

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I Heart Macro October 2, 2011

Over the years I have collected various plants, shrubs, trees and bulbs from family and friends.  My mother in-law gave me the bulbs that produced the flowers below.  Blooming in the fall, I usually forget about them until this time of year, when I see the spear like stems emerging from the ground and then the beautiful flowers that follow a few weeks later.

I have always simply called them Spider Lilies and until now, never thought to research them.  Per Wikipedia, they are called Lycoris radiata (red spider lily) and are in the amaryllis family.  Wikipedia has some very interesting information regarding the origin of the flower and some legends about the flower, some being quite sad. 

"Red Spider Lilies are the alarm clock for the sleeping South." – Chris Wiesinger

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Bead Table Wednesday

I have the rest of the week off from work and had so many plans for creativity.  It's almost evening and all I've done so far is lay out these beads and take a few pictures.  Does this ever happen to you?  I can't tell if it's because I'm expecting myself to get too much done in the five days I have off, or if I'm just not feeling creative today.  And now I feel bummed because the day's almost over and wasted.  Oh well, hopefully I'll have better luck tomorrow!  

I ♡ Macro September 25, 2011

Good Sunday morning!  Today I'm linking up with Lori of Studio Waterstone for "I Heart Macro".

I am so in the mood for some fall weather!  The temperature has dropped some, but still not as cool as I would like for this time of year.  I've been working with warmer toned beads and metals this past week.  I have these sweet, little pumpkin beads that I want to work with next.  Hmm, maybe an autumn charm bracelet?  I could probably get away with wearing it till Thanksgiving.  I'll post pictures when it's finished!

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2011 Talk Like a Pirate Day September 19th

Ahoy Matey!  Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day.  I had actually never heard of Talk Like a Pirate Day until recently on the BSBP forum, when one of the participants suggested that we could also make a piratesque piece of jewelry in honor of TLPD.  I though it sounded like fun and decided to give it a try.

Okay, not being an authority on pirate wear, I'm not sure if this is something a pirate would have chosen to wear, but, isn't the little pirate girl cute!  Arrr!

I ❤ Macro September 18, 2011

My son started to make a glass of chocolate milk and jumped when I shouted "Wait!  Don't stir that yet!  Let me get my camera!"  For some reason, I really like the chocolate syrup pattern at the bottom of the glass of milk. My camera had a hard time focusing though and I was only able to get three shots before I could tell that my son was getting impatient and wanted to drink his milk.

I'm linking up with Lori at Studio Waterstone for "I Heart Macro".  Click on the button and check out the other wonderful macro pictures.

Enjoy your Sunday and have a great week!