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Last week I spent the afternoon at a home for troubled girls. It is a home for girls that have either been in trouble with the law or problems at home . I was asked to share some crafts with them as it was their spring break and it would help break up the long days for those that were there .

I decided to make some magnets and necklaces. Something that young girls can use ! I started with bottle caps and glass marbles , they could make these into either a magnet or necklace , using an image and other finds and sealing it with Diamond Glaze. Also had the dominoes and wood scrabble pieces that we also put various images and colors on and topping off with the diamond glaze again for a finished look to their art projects. Photos are of some of my examples I had brought along. They all seemed to enjoy the afternoon of creating and was just as much fun for me to share with them !

Etsy Handmade Wedding

Today my article for the Handmade Wedding series is up ! You will have to go check it out ! What is more fabulous than a wedding and all the planning and effort going into one very important day ! I was the Wedding Coordinator for our church for over ten years and had seen every type of wedding ! And oh the things that go on !! Some times I had thought I should write a book about all the happenings that would go on , the sweet things that would take place and also standing in between a disagreement ! It was a lot of work , yet I did enjoy it . Hope you pop over to Etsy and check out all of the articles on Handmade Weddings .. they are a lot of fun to read !!

Featured Artist

Iam featuring a special artist today , Susan with B-Jeweled . Her shop is full of fabulous jewelry finds !! Or you can also catch up to her on her blog and see what she has been creating and what is going on with her creating !! Some of my favorites from her shop are in the included photos. So be sure to check out her Etsy shop or her blog ( leave a comment also ! ) !!

Happy First Day of Spring !!!

Happy first day of spring !!!

Easter Parade , come and join the fun with a virtual Easter... Spring Parade !!! Starting at Quill Cottage and checking out all the other blogs on her list ... happy reading !!!!

Enjoy some of my photos of some of my "spring " things !!!! And have a Blessed Easter Weekend !

For a Busy Day .......

Many times when I know that my day is going to be full of too much to do and not enough hours , I love to make this for our evening meal !! I know it may sound crazy , but I love it !!

In your crock pot put a beef roast , one jar of salsa ( 16 oz ) and one can of coke !!! Okay ...now you are thinking ..gross.....but trust me , it is fabulous !! I make sure it cooks all day ( I cook mine on high ) and it is so tender and falls apart . The flavor is great , we put the meat on tortilla's and add cheese , sour cream and any other extras you want ! So , try it and leave me a comment if you do and let me know what you think of it !!!

Spring is on it's way...so here is a photo of one of my spring decorations in my home. Some little treasures under a glass dome. Iam so ready for nice weather and to have open windows and listen to the birds sing !

Creations Under Glass

My favorite thing ... objects under a treasured glass dome, creating it's own little world . Pearl at A Storybook Life has a wonderful segment on "Creations Under Glass" . It is so wonderful and such eye candy to behold .Waiting to fuel your imagination. Take the time to go and read and view the fabulous photos . Leave a comment also for A Storybook Life .
Iam sharing this photo of mine with a mosaic piece I created a long time ago and under the glass dome is the sweetest little glass slipper and vintage pin , little treasures to cherish !

Creative Call Studios

Starting today I also have my creations available at Creative Call Studios ! It is a fabulous site that gathered together the best Christian artists and craftsmen to offer a variety of mixed media , jewelry , altered art , collage, pottery, primitives, folk art , bears , dolls and more . You will have to go and check out every shop and see all that is available !! Lots of wonderful things !! Iam blessed to be a part of this group , I have listed several items and this sweet little assemblage is one of them ...Flora , just simple !!