2 What's New Wednesday 3/25/15 (MY SON, Beautiful Creations and a SHOW)

Inbetween all of the things going on with me (Krafty Max) I also have been living a great personal life!! I am a firm believer that they follow eachother - ESPECIALLY when you work at home!  My Son, as many of you know, is a funtioning special needs child that required a lot of my attention.  Because of this I spend most of the time that he is home focused on him or my home life!!  Recently while I was teaching a class he decided to 'stack cups' to entertain us (of course it was to entertain him and for him to be included, but that is OK) and so I just had to snap a photo!!  These are PAPER cups that have been 'played with' for some time!! THIS IS A GREAT TOY!

My message; even if you work at home there is BUSINESS TIME and PERSONAL TIME, don't let them bleed into eachother to much!!

These aren't new, but they are wonderful to look at...and remember save 35% off if you use code MOVING2015!!

 

If you have been watching, you'll know I made a big MISTAKE yesterday.  I tried to 'push' the needle through a bead that it didn't want to go through....disaster... 3 broken beads later and the entire thing had to be cut and I had to start over!!!  I hope you'll come over  to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page  were I post 'working' photos throughout the day.

 

If you are able, please come see me on Friday or Saturday at this show, it is indoors and should be a great way to see LOTS of handmade creations (not just mine)!! :) 

 

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

If you don't like something change it.  If you can't change it, change the way you think about it!

0 What's New Wednesday 2/11/15 (Black Onyx, BumblebeeHome Treasures and St. Agustine LIons Seafood Fest)

Oh my goodness, what a day I had yesterday.  Many of you may not know that my son is a special needs child.  We have been dealing with some medication change lately and boy has it been a struggle.  But last night, he was the happy, cuddle'y boy he often is.  It is strange (and only a parent with a special needs child can understand) to go from one emotion to the next so quickly.  I often don't talk about him because although my family is my life, this is my business.  But the reason I am today is to give everyone courage and strength - there are those days that make life so wonderful and sustain us for all that lies in-between!  

This set is simple and elegant!! BLACK ONYX and SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS makes this set so unique! Click on the photo to see MORE about the set!

This bracelet is coming right along!!  Just look at it!! You can come over to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page  were I post 'working' photos throughout the day and watch this bracelet 'grow'!!

 

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Mark your calendars!! I'll SEE you there! 

Yesterday I was able to introduce you to Ms. Becky, as her friends know her, the owner and designer of  BumblebeeHome Treasures!!!  

I showed off some of her sewing, but now, I want to show you some of her amazing paintings!

It is simply amazing to here her explain how she creates, she says it is a labor of love.  From taking nothing and ending with a finished creation.  Like many of us she falls in-love with almost all of them that she makes!!  

Selling almost exclusively on Facebook she has made a mark for herself withing just under a year!  And no wonder.....her creations are just tooo cute!! Here is one of my favorites!! 

Please check out all her sites, remember to tell her where you heard about her, and support all homemade artist!! 

www.facebook.com/bumblebeehometreasures

http://www.rebeccamasonartworks.co.uk

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively; unless you can choose a challenge instead of competence.  ~Eleanor Roosevelt

0 Making Monday 1/26/15 (A Birthday, Angel Wings and a Gift Certificate)

What a weekend!!  We celebrate my hubby's 45th Birthday and my son's 10th!!  Yep, the same party!!  It was so much fun!!  Thank goodness the weather was great, the kids played OUTSIDE the party!!  A group of 10-12 year old boys in a 'confined' space would NOT have been fun!!! But everyone had a great time and the 'Birthday BOYS' got lots of gifts and cake!!

Now it is back to beading and cleaning....life goes on!! :)  ha ha ha ha

I DO have a new listing today, it is Angel Wings and Hearts!!!  DO you like it??

On Friday I posted the finished center to this necklace.  Here it is.  I think it turned out wonderful!! I am having fun again with these Lucite Flowers!  I used to use them, but got away from them for a while....well, they are back!! :)  Today I am starting to work on the strap....if it is a good day I might get that done and be able to list this necklace in the morning!! :)

I have some questions for you....

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Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication! ~Leonardo Da Vinci

2 Making Monday 11/17/14 (Operation: That's My Dress, Pink Shell and GoFundMe)

Oh my goodness, what a weekend!!!  So many things happened!!  We were at hubby Army National Guard unit doing fundraisers over the weekend, plus a WHOLE lot more!!! On Sunday Ashley, monster and I were at the Operation: That's My Dress .  Ashley was able to participate in the Dress part and Monster was able to participate in the Foot Ball Party part!   Here is Ashley waiting for it all to start!!  I can't show you the dress....she wants it to be a surprise when she wears it for the first time.  What I can tell you is that is it PURPLE with sparkles and ruffles!!

The USO dance troupe entertained us and kicked off the event....

And then there was a fashion show with Miss Teen USA and Miss USA along with MANY other pageant winners!!

Then there were the dresses!!!!  Here is ONE of 4 rooms!!!!

Monster was able to meet Captain America and also Donovin Darius (and even get his autograph on a new hat)!!

What a WEEKEND!!!

These aren't new, but I thought I'd show them off anyway!!

Here is where I finished on Friday, and where I start today off.....I am going to add some SPARKLE with some Swarovski Crystals.... come on over to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page; I post 'working photos' throughout the day!

Yesterday I closed the sale (but if you want to get in TODAY, email me - max@kraftymax.com) on my sales for the 2014 Gift Guide.  Ill be working on it this week......and it will come out next week.....I am getting excited!!! :)

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attach me at once. ~Jeniffer Yane