Sunday, December 26, 2010
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8:16 PM
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GlassMigrations
Something strange is stuck in the snow...
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Wake Forest, NC
December 25-26, 2010 |
The last time Raleigh, NC had any accumulation of snow on Christmas Day was 63 years ago, in the year 1947. I know it is no big deal for parts of the world that receive snow annually, but where we live, snow is not common, especially this time of year. In fact, we have gone many winters with no measureable amount of snow. It has been fun watching the kids build snowmen and sledding down the hills in the neighborhood.
However, we did have one sad but funny situation happen this morning. After it had been snowing all night, the kids bolted out the door at the first sign of light. They were playing around, taking advantage of the whole snow thing, when my daughter noticed something sticking out of the snow. She noticed it was moving a little bit so she ran to see what it was. Apparently some of our silkie chickens some how got stuck in the snow and the only thing you could see were their heads sticking out. Fortunately, we managed to save all 6 silkies that had gotten stuck.
It was sad when I first heard the news from my daughter; however, the sadness was immediately replaced once I saw these tiny little heads sticking out of the snow. I was laughing so hard it brought tears to my eyes. It was the funniest looking thing and I really wish I had brought my camera with me to capture the moment. Since my first reaction was to save my two legged babies, I never got those pictures. Next time I will make a mental note to put the chickens in their coop and lock the door behind me. I will also remember to always bring a camera out with me whenever it snows again, just in case I run across something as funny as today's event. Live and Learn! (:
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white christmas,
winter
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
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9:35 AM
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GlassMigrations
How Does My Garden Grow........?
I love gardening and growing flowers as much as I enjoy making lampwork beads. I like to take pictures of the flowers around my yard to inspire my bead art. I get all kinds of ideas for my beads as a result. Maybe other artists will find these pictures just as inspiring as I have.....
There is a link under these pictures if you would like to see all the pictures I have in my photo album of my flowers.
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flower beads,
flowers,
garden,
inspiration,
Lampwork beads
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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7:19 AM
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GlassMigrations
It has been a couple of weeks since I have been able to add more sets on eBay. With the kids tracked out it is very hard to maintain my regular work schedule. I have a couple of other sets that will be posted hopefully later today or tomorrow also. I am keeping my fingers crossed.............
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Lampwork beads,
loose beads,
luster,
Pearls,
pink,
sparkly,
SRA
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Friday, February 19, 2010
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11:53 AM
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GlassMigrations
I just added a floral set,
ASpringGarden. Wow!! It has been quite a while since I made flowers. There is so much small detail involved. I used to hate making flowers because they were so hard to encase. I guess practicing does pay off. I also added another bling set,
BubbleGumBling. I hope to add more over the weekend.
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bling,
bubblegum,
dichroic,
Easter,
floral,
glassmigrations,
Lampwork beads,
loose beads,
Spring,
sterling silver findings,
Tanya Floyd
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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6:41 PM
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GlassMigrations
I just finished posting this set, PrettyInPink on eBay. More sets will be posted before the end of the week.
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bling,
dichroic,
Lampwork beads,
loose beads,
pink,
sparkly
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Monday, February 1, 2010
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6:37 PM
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GlassMigrations
I just posted the set,
Nautical Bling, last night on eBay. More is on the way.......
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
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10:37 PM
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GlassMigrations
Here are the latest sets of beads I just completed , adding to my "Bling Series" on eBay.
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bling,
crystal,
dichroic,
fiesta,
flower beads,
glassmigrations,
Lampwork beads,
party,
pink,
sparkles
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
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5:20 PM
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GlassMigrations
I finally have produced 3 more sets I just posted on
eBay. A couple of the sets have a bright bling to them. The other set has a couple of the dichroic beads in it, but also has the golden metallic effect applied to alot of the beads.
Hopefully this year I won't be such a hard critic on my beads. Because of my perfectionism, I have tossed so many beads out my studio window into the surrounding flower bed. I'll catch my mom on occasion, pilfering through the flower bed picking up my "reject beads". Next thing I find is her wearing them on her necklace. The funny part is I often question why I tossed alot of the beads once I see them strung on a piece of jewelry. Hopefully this year I will ease up on my perfectionism and produce more beads to sale. Better yet, maybe I will make all perfect beads and won't have to toss any more. Maybe one day.............
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Friday, January 15, 2010
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3:38 PM
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GlassMigrations
I have been so preoccupied with getting through Christmas, updating my website, blog, facebook, and so on, that I have finally just got around to posting my first set of beads for the year on eBay,
Valentine Bling. I have a couple other sets to add this weekend. It is just a matter of taking the pictures and posting them. It sounds so easy and yet finding the time to do all I have to get done is sometimes overwhelming. SIGH!!!!!
My first few sets I am posting will all have the dichroic(glitter effect) application that everyone seems to love right now. I have been told dichroic was originally developed by NASA. I have yet to actually look up exactly what it was used for by them, but that is on my list of "To Do's". The type of dichroic I am using is a newer application of the product. It is alot thicker and brighter then most other dichroic on the market. I have heard it referred to as "pure dichroic". Having used the older dichroic applications and now this newer type, I completely understand why they refer it as the "pure dichroic".
Hopefully this year will I will be able to push myself to make more beads and increase the market of my website. I will work hard and do my best; and hopefully, I will reap the benefits. Wish me luck......
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glassmigrations,
jewelry,
Lampwork beads,
loose beads,
Valentine Beads,
valentines
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
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6:50 PM
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GlassMigrations
When it came time to provide a title to represent my lampwork bead website, I wanted it to be more then just another title. Afterall, this title would be my website's initial introduction, representing my passion of creating lampwork art and where my imagination comes to life. With that in mind, I also had another interest that was just as important to me as making beads. I wanted to incorporate both of my interests in my title.
I am an animal lover at heart and four years ago, when I first saw the Lady Gouldian finch, I couldn't believe the vivid and bright colors this little bird displayed. I have always been drawn to colorful things and this little finch had the most beautiful colors. I also learned this type of finch has different color combinations based on its genetic makeup. That meant more beautiful colors and I instantly became a huge fan of the Lady Gouldian. I immediately began to research the Lady Gouldian, and soon after, I also became the owner of my own Lady Gouldian finches.
With my birds and glass in mind, deciding on the website title "GlassMigrations", actually did not take very long. Scientifically, molecules of glass must move, or migrate, from one location to another when melted to produce a bead. And of course, we all know most birds relocate, or migrate, during the cold seasons to a warmer climate. I felt the word "migration" within my title name would capture both aspects of my birds and glass. A simple idea, but it works for me.
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color,
finch,
glass,
glassmigrations,
lady gouldian,
Lampwork beads,
migration
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Monday, December 21, 2009
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12:56 PM
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GlassMigrations
Last night I was moving pictures off my old computer onto my laptop. I ran across a picture that was so incredibly cute, in the ugliest kind of way. This was one of our baby turkens that hatched last spring. For those who do not know what a turken is.....A turken is a chicken with a naked neck like that of a turkey. Some say it is the result of crossbreeding a turkey and a chicken, but from what I've read, there are no turkey genetics involved. They may not be the prettiest things to look at, but they do make a great conversation piece. I never thought in a million years I would ever own a chicken, or a turken at that. The things your children talk you into..................
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chicken,
cute,
glassmigrations,
turken,
turkey
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
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11:19 AM
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GlassMigrations
Our newest member of the family
Born 7/6/2009
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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11:00 PM
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GlassMigrations
New Ebay Auction!
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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12:40 PM
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GlassMigrations
I just finished a couple more sets of beads and posted them on eBay. I hope you like them....
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Monday, April 13, 2009
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11:25 AM
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GlassMigrations
Latest Ebay Additions
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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7:28 AM
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GlassMigrations
Newest eBay Additions
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
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2:40 PM
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GlassMigrations
MY NEWEST EBAY ADDITIONS
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auctions,
ebay,
flower beads,
glass,
glassmigrations,
jewelry,
Lampwork beads,
SRA,
Tanya Floyd,
turquoise
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