Time Flies and so do Beads

Yep-- Launched another needle loaded with beads across the room. You'd think after all these years of beading that I would learn to quit doing that--wouldnt you?  Spring is just flying by for me. I've been pushing out Regalia bead work orders and trying to slip a few little projects in here and there too.  Heres the Sea Jasper cuff I started back in-- what was it?  March? Maybe it was early April. My months are running together. LOL!   I did take Mothers Day Off and we did a little hiking and Target Practice. One of my sons came along for our day on the mountain. Still a little bit of snow up on top but it was a gorgeous day. Hope you all are enjoying this Spring weather.

What's In the Mail!! WooHoo!!

 Whoop! The mailman brought me a package today! Last week Nicole At Beadwright had a giveaway for her birthday. And I won-- Yes!! So the mailman brought the package this morning and look what was in there.. These uber awesome beads.. I LOVE this shell and have all kinds of idea's floating around in my head already.. And LOOK. I have this piece of Sea Sediment sitting here on my work bench that I have been staring at the last few days-- trying to decide what to make with it. Look how well those beads Nicole sent match! How cool is that...?  Also be sure to Stop By Nicoles Blog and site. She has some great prices on beads, backing and supplies! Also-- she has a link to her May freebie patterns set up. Thanks so much Nicole!

May's Freebie Pattern

For those of you that have been asking for something in Peyote stitch! Here's a cute Summer Lighter Cover- March of The Lady Bugs! Fits a full size Bic Lighter.  Grab the PDF here through the month of May. Feel free to share the link with your beady friends!

Wolf Eyes Cuff

I finished it late last night.. By Late I mean in the wee hours of this morning.  The Porcelain Wolf eyes piece in the middle is by Laura Mears who puts out they most amazing artwork in the form of porcelain pieces. They are just too beautiful and I LOVE her pieces.  Plus as a bonus she lives in the same area I do. You may remember the  Hawk piece of hers I beaded a few years ago.. Anyway. Its done. I have to tell you that this is the first time I have ever added beadwork to a cuff. After staring at the finished beadwork for a bit I had to do a "help me" shout out to my bestie Nicole at Beadwright...She told me how to finish it and get it attached. Thanks Nicole!! Oh.. and of course I used Nicoles bead backing to bead on, and Blank and Ultrasuede from her
Beadwright Etsy store to finish. Best supplies anywhere.! Now-- I have a piece of sea sediment that is just begging to be added to a cuff...Stay tuned for that too.. maybe I;ll show pics of that one in progress..

A Kitchen Remodel and Mrs Morris

So, If you follow me or are friends with me on facebook you know I have been doing a bit of a light remodel on our kitchen. I have it repainted, new curtains installed, bought some new rugs and am waiting for the wood floors and Countertops to be installed. I'll share those pics when the project is completely done.. There are a few things I really want to share with you now thou... I found this awesome woman that lives here in the Pacific Northwest. She makes the coolest cabinet knobs, drawer Pulls and ceiling fan pulls. I ordered new Knobs for all of my Cabinets in a "rustic" moose bear theme. But she makes so many other styles as well. Stuff to give a kids dresser a Makeover or to add some splash to a bathroom cabinet. They are just awesome and you really should go check out her new website..MRSMORRISONLINE. Each piece is individually made and the quality is just awesome. I am so impressed with her work and her customer service.  These are made to order and I had them in just a few days. She is also making me some matching drawer pulls...Too Cool... Anyway-- Check her out and tell her Lori sent you... Now those bottom two pics... One is a Vintage Ice Block Tong that we've turned into a Paper towel Holder.. the other.. well its part of my Vintage Copper Ladle Collection.. I LOVE me some Copper!

April Freebie

I know I'm a day late. Better late then then never right? This months freebie is a cuff. Holatte is "blue" in the Muskokee language. I used several shades of blue to create a wave of diamonds in this cuff.. Enjoy!
Direct link to the download page HERE.

Is it here?

 NO-- Its not.. Spring seems to be evading us. I think its here, and then "poof" its gone. The weather here has been so off and on that I am beginning to think Mother Nature is a tad bi-polar. Maybe I am just impatient. Impatient and having a serious case of cabin fever.. My attention span is about as short as a Gnats right now and I am looking forward to the days when I can drive the mountain roads and rejuvenate my spirit. I am starting a "mini-remodel" on the kitchen this weekend. New paint, wood floor, granite/look counter tops, curtains etc.  I am looking forward to having this done. Whoop! In the mean time. Here are a few pics I took a few weeks ago.  Its a bit greener here now-not a lot-- just a bit...

Amitola Lighter Cover

So here is my latest Lighter cover Pattern. I know I have told you this before- I am a VERY slow Peyote beader. I will never understand why.. LOL! I can push one of those cuffs out, have it all beaded ans backed with leather in about 5 hours. These lighter covers.. They  Always seem to take me F O R E V E R.  The pattern is listed to all my "usual" spots.. If you're interested in the lighter...well... I am not quite done staring at it yet.. LOL!

Nicole's Beadwright store is Opening back Up

Yea! After 6 long weeks of being closed to have a surgery and "regroup" Nicole is about to open back up her website and Etsy store, Head over to Nicole's Blog and get the details.. Big sale and giveaways and a drawing for $100.00 of beads.. Super awesome opportunity to grab some of Nicole's Bead backing, restock on your supplies, grab a pattern or two.. Check it out!! I am so glad she is feeling batter and is on the road to recovery. Stop by--Tell her Hi! 

Hawk Totem Cuff and March Freebie

So, I finished another Totem cuff.. The Hawk..Its listed in Etsy, Website, Bead Patterns Boutique and The Bead Coop. Also got March's Freebie loaded and ready for you too. You can find the file Here on my Website
I hope you all have an outstanding weekend!