Friday, August 10, 2007

Bike Trip near Elver Park


Shawn and I went out to eat for lunch at Great
Dane Pub today and later we went on a bike trail
by Elver Park. We had so much fun.

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Shawn's Move/July Page


Tuesday I beaded and finished one of "Pink Lily "
petal in the car when I went with Dean and
Shawn to Milwaukee. Shawn is going to college
at U.W. Milwaukee this fall.



Locust Drive, downtown near U.W. Milwaukee



This is Shawn's house. We got Shawn
moved in. He has a very nice house and
a large bedroom. He can walk as he is
one block from school. He will live with
us for two weeks.




This is me sitting in Shawn's Rocking chair.



I think I am done with my July Page-Bead Journal
Project. This morning I finished the last petal and
painted all the leaves. Sewed the flower on fabric.
I embellished Lucite purple and dark yellow matte
tiny flower glass beads. I was very happy with it.
It was less work than my June page. I think I will
use a matte and metal frame later.

Monday, August 06, 2007

July 2007 Bracelets and Necklaces

In July I made 5 bracelets and 2 necklaces.


This was an old bracelet that I did not like so
I embellished it with shells and pearls. I like it
now in its second version.

"Lavender Garden " was in the works for over
a year and half so its a little old and a little new.

"Moonlight Garden " is one on my July
favorites. It features Swarovski crystals
and pearls.

"Pastel Garden" is a new bracelet.

"Cranberry Mojito " my daughter, Jenni named
my newest bracelet. A mojito is a popular summer
mixed drink with a lime flavor and a sprig of mint.

I made " Early Spring Blooms " last spring.
I replaced the magnetic clasp with a " S "
clasp as the magnetic clasp wasn't strong
enough to hold the weight.

August 1st Project

This is my latest project. I rubber stamped the
leaves for the background using green fabric.

July 31st Project

Morning

Afternoon

Night

I did not post at all last week or finish the July
Bead Journal Project.
These 3 pictures show morning, afternoon, and
night progress.
Jenni and Bill came over to fertilize and I watered
our garden. They grew 2 champion cucumbers
15 inches long.
Last weekend, I exhibited at the Firefly Art Fair.
Women in Wauwatosa are now wearing lovely
beaded earrings, bracelets and necklaces.