Spring Fling and 2 giveaways

Of course, today I am late when there is so much and a lot of bloggie parties going on!

So, I have been sitting here debating on what to giveaway for the Secret Is In The Sauce Spring Fling. I really had and still have no clue. I don't own anything nice to give away so I've had to come up with something.

Since I couldn't make a choice and because K would be mad if I didn't give the one thing away, I'm going to do two giveaways. The one giveaway is for a 2 year subscription to Organic Gardening magazine. Yay! I just recently subscribed to this magazine. They have a website where you can get tips and info on gardening organically.



The second giveaway was handpicked by K and is special to us. We love to go to our "secret" beach and look for sea glass. Well, the other day we found just an absolute ton of glass so we are sharing the love. What do I want with sea glass you might ask. Well, it looks lovely put into jars and put in front of the window. You can make jewelry out of it. Whatever. You'll get some pottery, some glass, and maybe a little surprise.



Here's the details. I will pick two winners on Thursday, March 12th. How to enter:

1. Leave a comment letting me know which one you'd rather win if you have a preference.

2. Get an extra entry if you're one of my followers.

Pretty easy I think! Have fun and go check out the other SITSta's and their giveaways.

Almost Famous

It's out! Well, I don't think it's actually out yet, but I have received my gratis copies of Step by Step Wire Jewelry Magazine. My cuff looks fantastic while I look a bit scary. That's why I'm only posting the pic of the cuff. I'm on page 20 in case you rush out to get a copy. Right before the pictured cover piece and the third project in. They even mentioned it on the cover which was something I never even thought about.

I am too excited. I have been published before, but this is the first time with my jewelry. I was unsure at first of telling people how to make my things, but I don't really do too much wire only work anymore so I thought it would be okay. I'm just tickled pink. I think I might have to go to Barnes and Noble when the magazine comes out and buy one just so I can show them that I'm in the magazine. lol. Maybe next time I'm published it will be in a huge magazine saying how fantastic my stuff is and everyone should buy some. So, go to my shop and buy some before the rush.


And, just for a bit of randomness. I took a pic of a beginning peach. I thought it was just so pretty after it rained with all the green. Besides, maybe some people don't know what a beginning peach looks like. Now to keep the stink bugs off of it so I can actually eat a peach.

I'm Back!

Apologies for my being away so long!


Let's play catch up for a little while. Really truly not much has happened. Still haven't finished painting my mother's house. I'm on the upstairs landing so not much further to go. Hopefully, just two more trips. Cross your fingers for me. Still remodeling my studio and house. I cannot wait to show you photos of what we have done so far. Remember the roses growing inside the house? Well, they're gone, and that particular room is almost finished except for drywall and all that jazz. Moved on to the next room and have replaced the windows and started to vault the ceiling. I've learned how to put siding up. It's just going to be beautiful when done.




My biggest news of all is that I will be in the summer preview issue of Step by Step Wire Jewelry. How exciting is that?! They want me to write a tutorial of my copper bubbles cuff. I'm so excited. I'm almost finished writing the tutorial. Now I have to take step by step pics then my headshot. I'm not so keen on the headshot. You don't suppose I could pass my Elephant spokesmodel off as me, do you? Oh, and you may have noticed the new Squidoo logo on the side. Yep I do have a lens so go check it out, leave me a comment, blog about it. They are actually quite fun to make, but I'm not quite good at getting people to it. lol.


The piece in the pic is one of my latest. It's from my men's collection that I'm working really hard to fill. It seems to be received very well by customers on Etsy and off. This particular piece is a simple sterling silver band ring. I wonder if men know how hard it is to design for them. Anyway, it can be found in my shop. If you would like to see the rest of my men's collection, check out my for men's category in my Etsy shop. There's only a couple of things so it won't kill you, and I'd love to have some feedback.