Merry Christmas

I've been away from blogland for quite some time! My last post was waaay back in October and I really apologize for that. I got so busy once Christmas season hit, that I wasn't able to come back here and update you guys....

Here are a few highlights....
in November, I joined a bazaar at the Rockwell tent in  Makati....

I was part of an online gift guide in Working Mom Magazine...

Had a Christmas ornament swap...this is what I made...

These are what I got....

Hubby went to the US for a month...and came home with lots and lots of goodies including a new camera for me....

and lots of other crafty goodies....pictures to follow!!!

Had my hair colored....I like it...

My Charley doggy had his first Christmas with lots of presents...This one is his new backpack...

He got to play a run around a lot...at the end of the day he rested and dreamed again of his first Christmas day ever....

Well...that's a few things that have been going on...

Right now, I'm busy making plans for the New Year. Listing down my resolutions and my goals for Earthly Jewels Beads.

That's all for now, though....I'll be back again soon! Hope you all had a great Christmas season!!! 

Getting some work done

Finally getting some work done. Been looking after my little Charley puppy...every week he's getting his vaccines and medicated bath and every time, he seems to be lethargic. This week, though, it passed pretty quickly and he is up and about! So, the worried mommy that I am was able to relax a bit and get back to finishing some of the beads I started. Today I got to hand painting a few of them...and I liked how they turned out...

My favorite is the one most to the right...the blue one. The color is really pretty and I think if I give it a gloss, it may look like a ceramic piece. I'm thinking of giving TLS a try (transluscent liquid sculpey) for a glaze. I'll have to stop by the craft store sometime tomorrow.

I've also added a couple beads to my new Etsy bead shop 

Earthly Jewels Beads

Arnold the Owl

Sardinox Cabochon

As for the pendant swap, I'm still waiting for one more pendant to arrive via mail. It's on the way and should be here pretty soon. Once I have all of them, I'll be able to finally post pictures!!! Hopefully next time we can have more people joining. It would be exciting to have a bead soup party too just like Lori from Pretty Things hosts. She will have another party in August sometime and I am definitely signing up!!! Meanwhile I would like to have a local one too...will have to put some thought into it and maybe ask Ms. Lori for some input (I'm quite shy to ask though). 

I've  joined a local group for polymer clay enthusiasts and artist on facebook (Polymer Clay People Philippines). It just started and there's been a lot of interaction so, it's a lot of fun. It may be great to have all sorts of activities like swaps, giveaways, inspirational challenges with prizes (prizes can be donated and then the person donating can get a week exposure on the group), blog hops.... lots of potential here!

Anyway, the weather has been cooler the past few days since it has been raining here. Little Charley is really loving it and has been getting really comfortable in his crate....

Aww, what a sweetie! I love this little puppy!

That's all for now...have a great day!

New Beads Listed on Etsy

Alorien Pink Focal Pendant Connector 

FlorisTwirl

Ornate Golden Sun in Blue

I have an introductory PROMO in my shop...BUY 3, GET 1 FREE!!! This will go on until my shop is fully stocked already. So, make sure to avail!!!

Still working on stocking up the shop, however my little puppy got another vaccine at the vet...so my focus is on him and am keeping a close eye on him again...

Happy Easter Everyone

I just wanted to drop in and greet everyone a Happy Easter. I need to get cracking on my pendants for the Soaking in the Summer Swap that I'm hosting. They have to be sent out by Friday...However, something new has been keeping me busy and I'd like to show you my Easter Surprise from hubby....

Meet my Charley....

He's my 11 week old golden retriever...and I love him! What a sweetheart! We got him yesterday...he slept straight through the night in his new crate without even whine or yelp...and he didn't even have an accident inside his crate...what a good boy!