Zoom To July Hello August

Wow, I've been so busy with life I haven't had a chance to do much blogging.


I remember when I was a kid I use to think time trickled by and I would never grow up. Well, it is so true, Never say Never! :)


I have Scleraderma which is a skin disorder that causes your skin to tighten to the point of tearing. You then have open sores which are called ulcers. They are very sore.


For the last couple of months my hands have been in poor condition and too sore to sometimes even type. Right now I am only using a couple of fingers to type this message.


I just wanted to let you know why sometimes I take so long to do a new post, and instead of telling you some made up story, I figured it's always better to just tell it like it is.


I hope everyone is creating and having a great time.


It would be really nice to see some of your work.

I have here a bracelet that I made which took forever because I wired each bead to make three strands for this bracelet. The jade horn is a vintage piece which is part of the clasp.

Then I couldn't resist making this pair of cute earrings to add to my collection in my shop.


Since my hands are still to sore to create more jewelry I've headed back to my sewing machine to release my overloaded head of all the ideas that I want to make. :)


Off I go for now and I hope to hear from you soon and see what you have been making.

Have fun.

laurabelle

teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com
selbieone@gmail.com
laurabelle.artfire.com

What Happened to June?

Wow!

I can't believe it's almost July! What the heck happened to June? 


It seems that summer has decided to come in slowly, so hopefully that means we'll have a long one, and speaking of long ones this is a long weekend coming upon us. 


I guess it will be heading up to the cottage for many families. Dust out the cob webs and freshen it up for all the days they will get to enjoy relaxing and most of all spending time together as a family.


I have been creating, a few jewelry pieces and a couple of sewing projects but just haven't listed anything yet. I've been I guess you could say melancholy. 


I hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather we've been having, here at least. lol  Depending on your location. I do hope all is well with everyone.


I wanted to update my blog and just mention a bit of what's been going on with me.


Today I've started taking pictures of my completed projects and hopefully get a couple listed this evening. I'm very pleased with my end results and feel the more I make, the more thought and care goes into each and every item. 


Please do come back to check my new listings to see if you agree with me and perhaps want to add something new to your summer wardrobe or to brighten up the day of someone else.


I would love to hear back from you, especially to perhaps list an item on my site that you have created.


Well, until next time, have a great long weekend.

LauraBelle

teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com
selbieone@gmail.com

I Now Have A Couple Followers!

What a great feeling to have someone following me now because it helps me feel like I'm not talking to myself anymore..:)

I would love to have links to your shops if you have any and would also love to hear what you are up to.

All suggestions and advice is welcome to help me along the way to hopefully increase my followers.  I feel kind of like I'm hijacking people when I do the Saturday blog hop because It seems that some just follows me because I follow them.  I do hope that each and everyone of my followers takes a minute or two to check out my blog and give some feedback on it.

Well I'm gonna go for now because I joined a 30day site for $7.00 trial to learn about Internet Marketing. Something that I have been interested in for the past few years.

Have a great wknd everyone and have fun.

Laura
teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com
A great free website builder here if you're interested.

Wanted To Show New Listings in My Shop

A pretty flower that can be used in the hair, on a hat, or pinned to a jacket.

Pretty Flower Here.

I am trying to upload the actual picture of the flower but seem to be running into a problem with that, so for now you'll have to click on the above link until I look into my problem and get it fixed. I'm doing something wrong without a doubt. :)

I'll try another one.

Handmade Scarflette Felted Wool and Soft Jersey.

Okay, back to the drawing board. :) In the meantime have a quick look through the links and I'll be back to hopefully add the actually picture for you to see.

Thanks for your patience, and if you have some pictures of your work I'd love to see them. Please send me your pictures or links to check out your work.

Adding The Finishing Touches*

What I've been doing the last couple of days is pull out my stash of projects that I started and then I would get distracted forgetting about the initial project I started.


Even now as I'm doing this entry, I'm thinking of what creation I going to start on. By that I mean what project will I be adding the finishing touches to so I can get it listed in my shop.


I always try to make a few items for the special days of the year which I have no problem with stock if I would just finish what I start and stop getting distracted.


I had made a bunny head out of copper wire almost two Easter's ago and have just finished it to my satisfaction. 


Can you believe that?   I just need to take pictures and upload them to the shop. Yeah! I'm staying on track for once.  It turned out pretty nice if I do say so myself.

Once I get it uploaded to the shop, I'll come back and add a link here too.


I still don't have any one following my blog, and I don't know what happened to pictures I had uploaded to this blog. 


I do find it hard trying to keep up with my shop, blog and a website that I'm still trying to get started, but I'm not a quitter so I'll just keep on trucking.

I'd love to hear from someone to find out what you are up to and if you are an artisan of some kind.  I'd love to see what you make.  So please do drop a link.


Until next time be well and successful.
laurabelle ~ Visual imaginaries

New Year New Ideas

Well here I am sitting at my computer and finally posting to my blog. Gee I still have too many things on my plate that I can't keep up with them all. :)

I have been working on my shop as much as I can, but due to some health issues I get set behind and then try to catch up.

I have made a few sales here and there but not near to where I would like.

If I had a car I would go set up at some flea markets because I think that would be fun. You know meeting a large variety of different people in one day.

What I will do this summer is travel around the city and try to get some of my creations into a few stores, maybe on consignment or some kind of deal.

If there is anyone out there that already does something like that I would love to hear from you to learn a few tricks of the trade.

I hope all is going well with you and your creating. I would love to see what you are making, so if you get a chance please drop a line and even better drop a picture.

Well, until next time...be well and successful.

laurabelle
teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com
laurabelle.artfire.com

I'm Way Behind How Bout You?

Oh boy, I'm still putting way too many things on my plate as usual.

I've just collected a bunch of awesome 100% wool sweater pieces and have
decided to get back to working on my shop and make some awesome things
like scarfs, pillows, and even a few small felt pals.

What I could really use is more space!

It's getting really cramped in my work area that I'm starting to rip at the seams.
(Pardon the pun)

Tell me... how to You Stay On Track?  What's the secret to Staying Focused?

Help

Sewing Contests **

I've missed a couple of sewing contests that were giving away awesome sewing machines for First place prizes.

That would be pretty cool to win a new machine, or at least try. :)

Has anyone actually entered a sewing contest? and perhaps won something?

I would love to see your winning creation, so if you drop by, how about posting to this comment and posting your entry and prize.

If you know of any contests happening I would appreciate the link.

Have fun creating.

LauraBelle
Visual imaginaries

W H A T ???

I've been going crazy lately trying to keep up with all I want to do.

I'm telling ya! Crazy.

There is a contest going on with "Singer" where you can win an awesome sewing machine along with other fine gifts.

What do you have to do to enter???.......Sew something Yourself that You or someone can wear and ENTER.  Cool.

Oh Yeah, the only catch is, You must enter by the end of June AND whatever You made had to have been made in the month of June.  Got it?

Okay then, OOOOooooops!!!  One more thing, You have to sign up to Flickr because that is where You upload your sewing project/projects.

I do have what I am entering, but still am trying to finish one more thing, (I really would Love that sewing machine), so I will get everything uploaded this weekend after I go for a 7a.m. MRI scan on my spine where I have to lay still for almost an hour!  Oh MY!  It's a good thing it's so early in the morning because maybe I'll fall asleep.  Hope I don't snorrrre. :)

Get Sewing.
Have Fun.
Smile at someone today, it feels good all round.

Talk soon.
LauraBelle
Visual imaginaries
teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com

MOTHERS DAY

I haven't had a chance to do an updated post because of my computer being near Death!


I just don't have enough money right now to buy a new one.


I've made a couple of pretty pillows that would be awesome gifts for a MoM on her Special Day!


If you get a chance, check them out because I have to go....Only because this crappy computer keeps freezing and then won't move until I turn it off and start all over again.


Have a Great Week.


LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries

What's Next On The List?

Let's see, there's St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and Spring. So much to do, so little time.

I've started making a couple of things for Easter, then it came to mind that maybe I should make a thing or two for St. Patrick's Day. 


I know the Irish take it seriously when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick's, so maybe making something that they can pin to their hat would be a good idea.


I've added a new banner to my >>Shop and had fun while doing it.


I figured with Spring slowly getting ready for it's arrival, now would be a good time to make more flowers. I love flowers!


How's everything going with You?  What have You made lately?, and how are Your sales going?


Do enjoy "Family Day" and even if you stay home to relax, maybe you can catch some of the Olympics and watch Canada win more "GOLD".


*Change of subject -- I've been working on designing a website to further follow my dream of working Full Time from home. I'm doing Affiliate Marketing, something that might interest you if you're looking to create another stream of income. 

"Never put your eggs in one basket" so the saying goes.


Talk soon.
Always*here to help
LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries

I Feel Like an Octopus *

How's it going? 

I'm still trying to get this blog set up properly, and with no one around to help me I have to figure it out myself.

It makes me laugh when people say, "it's so easy to do a blog". WHAT? I don't find the instructions clear enough, which really makes me feel like a dummy.

I remember checking out a computer book for dummies and still didn't find the instructions to be that clear.

Anyway, back to the topic at hand. "Visual Imaginaries" are pillows that I started making last year near Christmas time. They are the cutest things, and with my Grandchildren being the critics, you gotta know they're cute. :)

Here's a picture ==> 

The pillows "Visual Imaginaries" are for sale at my online store which is at, LauraBelle
Most of my designs are On-Of-A-Kind.~ I just love making things.

I came up with the name for the pillows because when I'm designing the face, it's whatever comes out of my imagination at the time, and of course the fabrics I have available at the time.

If there is something that you enjoy doing in the Arts, like sewing, crafting, ceramics, etc., "Artfire" is a Great place for you to display your items, and you can do that for Free.

There is an upgrade you can purchase for more options, but if your budget is tight right now, you could sign up for Free and if you feel the need to, upgrade at a later date.

Drop by and take a look, you might really like what you see.

I've got to go start to make some dinner, so I'll talk soon.

Do let me know if you need some help getting started on Artfire

Have a great night.

~LauraBelle~
Visual Imaginaries