FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS IN MY SHOP !!!

In honor of Mother's Day, FREE SHIPPING on all items in my Etsy Shop now through May 10, 2009. Please stop by to see some of the new items just added.

Naughty Old Virus

I can hardly believe it. But I guess I really I should. As much as I love my PC and I do just like it was a human or a pet or something, I only have a free virus protection program. For the past couple years it has worked just fine, scanning and updating and keeping everything in check. With all of the new buzz about the confiker virus or whatever it's called, it's been in the back of my mind to get a real virus protector. Well, I didn't and today my beloved PC got sick!!! My son constantly learns about new websites from his buddies in computer lab and I think my PC may have picked it up from one of those sites. It was a constant pop-up that said Windows Internet Security. The icon even appeared in my system's tray. I don't know how they do it but I doubt very seriously if they are even remotely affiliated with Windows. I was totally freaked because it popped-up every minute or so saying that my PC was infected and to buy their anti virus program to fix it. They must think I'm loopy.
I tried all that I knew which was very little and finally after way too much frustration, I called the resident family PC doctor, my daughter Janelle. She immediately knew what I was talking about because the same virus had appeared on my grand-daughter's PC a few months ago. Hmmm, I wonder if my grand-daughter and son have visited the same sites. Janelle walked me through the process of backdating my PC before the virus struck and directed me to buy a new a anti virus program which I will do tomorrow (I think). I am so thankful to her. Otherwise I wouldn't have been able to write this post without throwing my beloved PC out of the window.

Just Showing Off

I'm just showing off this beautiful Cottage Chic Christmas Ornament that sold on my PamAngelCreations.etsy.com site this week. I can hardly believe it sold in March. Christmas is my favorite time of year and its nice to know that someone else is thinking Christmas too.








I always manage to keep a few ornaments out. Some I just missed when taking down the decorations and some I want to enjoy all year 'round. One of my favorite decorations is a gorgeous, large Angel that stands about two feet. I always waited to put her up last, right after the Nativity scene. I remember a few years ago, as I was putting her back in the box, I swear I heard her say, please don't put me in that box so she's been out hanging with me ever since. I just love her so much. She's the Angel of my home.

Happy DayLight Saving Day!!!

Yes!!! I absolutely love day light saving time. Spring is just around the corner. Of course it means more time outside and less time indoors for crafting. I'll just have to make my beading projects travel friendly. What a beautiful weekend we just had. The ten inch snowstorm of Monday is long gone and 70 degrees is in the air. Who could possibly complain.

Read about the history of Daylight Saving Time at the US Naval Oceanography site.

Beautiful Kisslock Purses

Congratulations to my friend Pawilli, a fellow etsy seller, for her recent sale of these two beautiful kisslock frame purses. She made these gorgeous purses with ultrasuede fabric. I especially like the light green purse with the nail heads. She applies each nail head by hand. They are lined up perfectly. It is easy to see why one customer scooped up these two beautiful purses. They are very hard to resist.



You can view more of Pawilli's beautiful purses at Pawilli.etsy.com.

Romantic Earrings for Valentine's Day

I've been trying different techniques to liven up my earring repertoire. I finished these starburst earrings last night and I just love them. They look so romantic. I immediately thought of Valentine's Day.

I will be listing them on my Etsy site today at a special Valentine's sale price. I really like how they turned out. I love the soft, pastel hues in the seed beads and the crystals really add a hint of glamour.


Each earring has thirteen rose colored 4mm and 1 6mm Swarovski crystals. The findings include a silver plater base with sterling earwires.

I think these are very beautiful and plan to make more in this style.

I'm really a happy beader today!!!

BeadFest Wire is Coming !!!

I buy beads any and everywhere I find them but my favorite place to buy is BEADFEST!!! BeadFest Wire is coming to my area May 1st for three days. This time I plan to go at least two days. The first day, alone, the second day I am planning to go with beadie friends. Hopefully we will stay for the Moonlight Bead In after the show. At the bead in, you can bring a project to work on and get a chance to mingle with other fellow beaders, the Interweave Editors and BeadFest staff.

The first time I went to BeadFest, I was overwhelmed. There were so many vendors, so many beads and so many customers. I spent too much on impulsive purchases and did not really realize how much money I wasted until I got home. The silver beads I used in these earrings were $15.00 a tube. They are sterling silver lined. I cannot believe I paid that much for the beads. They look exactly the same as metallic silver beads that cost half as much. That is why I have decided to do my homework before going this year.

This time I am planning for BeadFest early on. First, I will write down all of the colors of wire and beads I need and the ones that I have so as not to buy what I do not need. I will also note the sizes of beads and wire.

Second, I will calculate my budget as follows:

Decide on the amount to spend with specific vendors. These are vendors I have purchased from before and I love their items or need additional beads to complete a specific item. These include my favorites for seed beads and wire. Make a list of these vendors and as soon as I get the show floor plan, then highlight their location.

Allocate an amount for miscellaneous supplies, i.e. findings, threads, needles and any hard to find items. Try to keep this amount in the $20.00 range.

Next, allocate the amount for new items. Look for items that are trendy but stand out.

Last, allow a little extra for items I cannot pass up.

I prefer to go the very first day of the show. It is not as crowded as on the weekend and I can take my time. I plan to do a preliminary walk through of the entire show. Take a pen and pad and write down the vendors and items I want to buy. Keep a running total of purchases to stay within budget.


On the second walk through, make purchases.

Hopefully, there will be a little left in the budget to spend when I go back on the second day with my beadie buddies.

Either way, I'll have lots more beads to make lots more jewelry!!!