Bead Show Experience

With four young ladies (my daughters and the girls that I am a nanny for)we ventered to the bead and gem show in Costa Mesa. Other than the extreme heat and humidity we had a fun and entertaining time. I'm not sure how many vendors were there but they filled two huge buildings and poured outside.The beautiful strands of beads and stone lined the tables. There were siver and gold beads and charms and findings and more. It was a beaders paradise. I purchased some stones and beads and findings. Now to get home and create and let the creativity flow. On Monday, my girlies will make a necklace; two of which will be their first time.
happy crafting,
karen

Where does your inspiration come from?

Where does your inspiration come from? I can be inspired at any moment any where I am. Being a city girl I absolutely love getting out into nature. I always have. Part of my heart longs to move away from the crazy city life but part of my heart (a little bigger part) likes being just where I am; with family. Being out in nature today gives me the time to relax, play and absorb inspiration. So, I shall see what new creations will be inspired by my adventure.


happy crafting,

karen

Another Job Opportunity...

For those of you who have been reading my blog, you know that I love beading and designing jewlery. I know I come by this love naturally being that my Dad loved to make cast jewelry. Two of the amazing pieces that he made for my awesome hubby and me are our beautiful wedding bands. I miss him so much and wish that he could see what I've been making.

Well, I also love quilting! I love to make quilts and design patterns! I was contacted by the owner of craftersvision.com and asked if she could hire me to make samples for her and her website. I am so excited about this adventure! I will post photos as I start to make products for her. She had asked me to send some photos of quilts that I've done. I will post one of my favorite quilts here. I designed this I Love Lucy quilt for a quilt contest. (I received 2nd place in the professional category. I was very pleased!)"With The Invention of Black &White Came Lucy"

thanks for reading,

karen waterbury