MyMothersPearls

After a bit of a break, I am happy to be sewing again.  I embroidered a few motifs during my trip to use in an upcoming project,
have been doing a bit of hand sewing to create items for an upcoming Silver Bella swap,
and have been totally inspired by this new book by Kay Whitt.  [...]

I’m a big fan of cuff bracelets. It’s like being able to wear mini works of art.  Isn’t this one  just to die for? Thank you to sweet Leeanne, the swap hostess and organizer of the Young Victoria Altered Book Project I participated in this past spring.  She made each of the gals who [...]

Just take a gander at what came in the mail from lovely Julie.    I had recently sent Julie a box of lace bits, and this wonderful treasure trove is what she sent me in return!

Julie and I have  gotten to know each other a bit through the world of blogs (she just started hers [...]

So excited!!  On April 6th I was ready and waiting for the moment – Silver Bella 2010 registration was about to open.  My computer savvy hubby  was standing by ( I am horribly tech challenged, don’t you know!)  By 8:04 I was done  and officially taking the first step towards to another incredible Silver Bella [...]

The dictionary defines Karma as how the effects of a person’s actions  determine his or her destiny.  I rather envision it as attempting to surround myself with positive and creative people, whose energy will then affect me in positive and creative ways. One such soul I have been able to spend time with is Robin.  [...]

The dates are announced!  Registration will begin sometime in April.  I can’t wait to learn the details of who’s teaching and what the classes will be.  Anyone out in blog-land thinking of going this year?

My daughter received an ornament  from Janna in the mail a few days ago, as part of the Little B.I.T. Ornament Swap (B.I.T. = Bellas in training).  Isn’t this just lovely?
Janna also included a wonderful tag, some bling-y bracelets, and chocolate (insert big wahoo from my daughter here!)
And here’s a full view of the ornament [...]

Is there anything better than an unexpected package in the mail?  Here’s what came today from sweet Heidi.
I had mailed her some silver and pink bullion, after she had admired some I had brought to Silver Bella to use in Teresa’s McFayden’s Victorious Medals class (kits are now available on her website here).  Heidi was [...]

One of the most lovely things about blogging is making connections with like minded souls who “get” you.  Thanks to an amazing bella, my daughter is able to experience some of the wonder and fun that such connections can bring.  She  participated in this swap (her first!) sponsored by Sheila.
It provided the opportunity for daughters [...]

First I want to give a shout out to Maryland and Virgina Bellas Cammy, Kelli, Hope, Pamela and Amy, for giving me the courage to make the cross country trek.  Thanks for fun times antiquing and creating before the big trip.  You guys really got me in the right frame of mind
Virginia Bella – Pamela [...]