These I Love

If ever you go into Beadfx in Toronto(http://www.beadfx.com/info.html#location) be sure to go to the table with the fun lampwork beads. These leaf headpins were new to the store at the time  and I had to have these  two pairs. I added a few beads and used basic wire working techniques and these I love love love!!!!!

These lovely headpins were designed and made by Deborah Muss and there's a wide selection at the store. So feast your eyes and pick up a few pairs and put a smile on someone's face this Christmas.

Classes = Two more bracelets!!!

I made this Chainmaille Regaliz Bracelet in Pamela Kern"s class recently. The chainmaille was done in the class but I completed the rest at home by making the wire spiral beads. http://www.beadfx.com/classes/class-pamk-chainmailleregalizleatherbracelet.jsp

This is the end result of taking Amy's Basic Bead Crochet class. I'm now on my fourth bracelet yipee!!!!!! http://www.beadfx.com/classes/class-amywaldmansmith-crochetwithbeads.jsp

Thank You For Your Service

This morning I went to the Remembrance Day celebration at my son's school. It was a very solemn ceremony and throughout the many class performances the word that stood out to me is "Peace".

My son's class sang "Let There Be Peace On Earth" and another class sang a song about peace around the world. The word peace stood out in many different languages and this is what we all need wherever we are in this world. As we focus on that struggle for peace let us remember the many men and women who fought and continue to fight for this cause. It is with my deepest gratitude, honour and love for you and your loved ones I'll echo "Thank you for your service" and add "God's blessings, guidance and protection on you and yours".

More Fell!!!

Natural Carpet - this happened after many rainy and windy days.

Soon they will be no more!!!

Where there is life there is hope even for trees with fallen leaves.

My Grandmother

I called my aunt and uncle's home today to check up on my grandmother. Instead my grandmother's caregiver answered and I thanked her for taking care of her. I did not get to speak to my aunt or uncle because they had both stepped out but had a brief conversation with "The Queen".

'Queen' is what her children call her - because she is indeed a queen. I miss my grandmother dearly and hearing her voice filled my heart. I feel blessed because I had the opportunity to know all my grandparents and I treasure all the memories. 'Ma Val' or 'Mommy Val' is what we call her and even though she's at the stage where she's not saying much - she told me she loves me and that made my day.

If you know me well, you'll know that I've a soft spot for seniors - the 'kings' and 'queens' who are filled with a wealth of wisdom. Nuff love and respect to all the seniors and their caregivers out there. Be blessed, because having you around in certainly a blessing.

More Fall

They fall

and fall

and are collected and put into bags

and are collected

and more and more fall!!!!

My Hot Connection Pieces

My Stacked Rings made during the Hot Connections 1 Class http://www.beadfx.com/classes/class-iris-hotconnections1introductiontosoldering.jsp

I completed these earrings last week Saturday after completing my Hot Connections 3 pieces

Bangles made during the Hot Connections 3 classhttp://www.beadfx.com/classes/class-iris-hotconnections3bangles.jsp

I made two rings with the rest of my twisted wire.

Now I've Stacked Rings