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

Blog Surfing

Wow! I can't believe how many blogs are out there, and such a variety.

I must say that my blog looks a bit sad compared to the many that are out there, But I am following a few blogs to try and get some guidance and hopefully that will spruce up my blog too.

I am 55 and will be checking out things that I think are good, helpful, and of course beneficial to our health, so hang in there while I learn along the way.

Any comments are welcome and surely advice is welcomed with open arms.

And to go without saying I love to create, design, re-cycle and up-cycle.

A question to anyone who would be nice enough to answer....how do I put in a signature??

Well, gotta go for now to surf through many blogs and maybe I'll find the answer along the way.

Enjoy your Saturday everyone.

Talk soon.

LauraBelle

laurabelle.artfire.com

P.S. If you are interested in a Free Website Builder Here is a great option. It's Free what have you got to loose.

UPDATE *

Hi

I've decided to focus on my two shops and put my Affiliate Marketing on a back burner for just a bit, so that I can get traffic to my Handmade items, and get my shops better organized.

I really enjoy making things, one of which is sewing, and the other is creating jewelry.

When I'm sewing, I love to re-invent, re-cycle because seeing a new creation born from a skirt, coat, fabric finds, etc., is so exciting.

I don't go shopping with an idea in mind.  I look for special looking fabric, different, even if it already has a life of it's own.  That's when I bring it home and every time I look at it, I wait until the vision is there. 

I get so excited once I know what I'm going to make and start in a way as if I have a drawing in front of me. The vision is so clear in my mind.  I do make a couple little changes near completion until I feel iI looks exactly as I pictured in my mind.

The proudest moment is when someone actually purchases one of my designs.

So, for now, my sewing/felting, fabric creations of any kind, will be listed  HERE*  and my jewelry designs will be  here*

I will be putting both shops on one site, and I'm working on that now.

Sorry I have to cut it short, but my computer is starting to act up, and I don't want it to freeze before this posting is saved.

Keep Your creative juices flowing.

Drop a line, I'd Love to hear from You.

LauraBelle

How's It Sewing?

Before  I get started with my posting I wanted to mention the video that is
at the bottom of my blog.

I made it at "Animoto" and had a lot of fun making it. I will be putting it at the
bottom of the blog in a week or two so that anyone who might be interested
in creating one of their own, you could use this code   xloygciu


if You decide to upgrade at "Animoto" and You will get a $5.00 discount.
It only costs $30.00 for a year for a long version, or $3.00 each for the long
version if you want to make one while being a FREE member.

Try it. It's fun.


Okay, that's the end of that.  Oh one more thing, if you do make a vid, I'd love
to see it.:)

Is there someone You buy a gift for on Valentine's Day? 

I still get a little something for my daughters, even though they are both
adults themselves.

The great thing is, I have a grandson and granddaughter who I Love making
things for. Just watching how happy they are when they get their special gift,
is awesome.

I'm still in the process of uploading the few original designs I've made of
earrings, wool felt brooches, and necklaces that are completed and ready
to be shipped anywhere You want.

Your Valentine purchase will come inside a handmade red fleece drawstring
pouch, with a hand cut heart tag ready for You to write Your special message.

There are two different colours which are red/black, and red/white. I will be
randomly picking one when I am putting together your order.  If you prefer
one in particular, just leave a message in the "comment to seller" when completing
your order.

Here is a sample of the pouch        

and

the red and white.

I just love making things, and really feel good when someone chooses to wear something
that I've created, and I hope they can see how each piece is made with care and detail, even
if it's the simplest thing.

If You haven't taken a look at the Many Artisans associated with "ARTFIRE", you don't know
what You're missing.  You should get whatever it is you like to drink and sit down in front of
the computer to check out all the Great things, because I wouldn't know where to start in
describing some of them. :)

If You are into Anything Artsy and have a Blog, I would love to see it so please send me a link
and we can hook up.

Enjoy the rest of Your week.

LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries