One simple truth

I know it's been a little over a week since I blogged. The move went as smoothly as to be expected. Started working and life is a little hectic, but I seem to thrive on chaos!

As I read some of the posts about some of the negative things going on with The Bead Soup Blog Party, I'm in total disbelief that some people could be this way. I don't know why it shocks me, but it does, with all the bad news these days of how people treat their fellow man. "They" (whoever they are) say one bad apple spoils the whole bunch. Not true here! The positive definitely out weighs the negative and mostly due to the hard work and effort of Lori Anderson - Pretty Things Blog.

I don't know how I came across the BSBP, but there I was. Staring at this page of bunches of gorgeous beads, and a chance to swap beads with some unknown person for a chance to challenge my meager talents AND to make some new friends. So, there, I did it... finally. I started this blog. This experience so far has been awesome! In the real world, I HAVE run into some (for lack of a better word) snobbish people in the beading world. I've only been beading just under 2 years, and mostly self-taught. After a rough start (took me 3 times just to get signed up for BSBP), I started looking at the blogs of some of the other beaders in the swap. At first, I felt inferior, and thought I had gotten in over my head. I was afraid the beads I sent weren't good enough, or I didn't send enough, or what I would make wouldn't be good enough. Inadequate... yes that's how I was feeling.

The more blogs I read, the more at ease I was. I learned there are beaders of all levels, even some beginners like me. The other thing I learned from reading all those blogs... even the most experienced beaders, was the fact that not even one single person was judgemental! All I could see is support, caring, and friendship. I am in AWE of each and every one of you! You've treated each other like people should treat each other! :)

I'm PROUD to be a part of this family!

I would like to share a definition with you:

kar·ma

   [kahr-muh] 

noun

1.

Hinduism, Buddhism . action, seen as bringing upon oneself inevitable results,                good or bad, either in this life or in a reincarnation

Now, to those "bad apples": 

There is ONE SIMPLE TRUTH:

Karma can be a bitch!

ORANGE you glad summer is almost over?

Finally... summer is almost over! My favorite season is fall, and it's almost here. In East Tennessee, that means 2 things UT Vols football and beautiful fall foliage. Orange, is not necessarily my favorite color, but in East Tennessee, it's a way of life. The beautiful reds, oranges, golds, and browns of fall are soothing, not to mention the cooler temps that go with it. 

What's it to Hue Tuesday

One of my favorite pictures of my younger years was taken in fall. I must be about 4 years old in this picture. Ah! The good ol' days!

This is Sneakers (she loved shoes as a pup), a rescue of sorts I got as a pup in the Spring of '98. This picture was taken in the fall of 2000. Shortly after, I had to give her up. Between the ugly divorce, and getting back on my feet living with my parents, I couldn't keep her. She did go to a wonderful home. A friend of a friend of my Dad's. The lady had 3 grandkids that Sneakers just adored. Over the years I've asked about her, and she was always happy. Last I knew was about 3 years ago she had arthritis pretty bad, as is common with Labs. I suppose she's probably passed on by now, more than likely. Have not heard one way or another, just a feeling I have. At least I know that thru the years she's had a loving happy place to be.

I sort of digress with this, I posted the pic for 2 reasons.... the pic was taken in fall, and Sneaks is sporting her UT Vols 'dana. GO BIG ORANGE!

Now on to my "creation." I've started to play with some beading software. My intention for this design was to do a pattern that covered the entire bracelet in a pattern similar to that of a tortoise shell. That's not exactly what happened, but it falls in with Amy's color scheme somewhat. I'm still learning many things, the software, designing in general, color combinations. 

To make an aproximately 6 inch bracelet, you need to repeat the "diamond" shape 6 times. Here is the bead color/count from the pattern. These colors refer to Delica beads. The bead counts refer to the entire 6 inch bracelet, not just the half shown. I goofed when saving the pattern, that's why only half the design is shown.

If this pattern speaks to anyone, please feel free to use it. 

All I ask is e-mail or post a picture when done! Thanks!

Have a beadddddddddiful day!

Orange u glad I'm done?

What's It To Hue? Tuesday - Orange

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