What a lovely day!!! The sun is out, it's payday, AND I got to leave work early for a orthodontist's appointment. Out of all these happy things, I'm the most excited about the latter. I'm going to be getting braces and today was the day they did the X-rays, impressions, and pictures. Yee-haw! I get braces on 8/8/08...that date just has a magic ring to it! :-)
Because of this appointment, I am now home early, ergo, I'm blogging!!! Yay! It may be slow and not as frequent, but I really think I can get back into this AND still manage to balance all the other important things I need/want to do in my life.
I got a chance to sort through some pictures I took of the Jewel of the Sea Pendant Swap I participated in. This was hosted by the lovely Heather of Speckled-Egg. I have been promising myself for months to NOT join in any new swaps but so far that hasn't been workin' out so good for me. Especially when a theme like this comes along!!!
Here is the front of the pendants I made...
The back...my soldering's getting a little better.
And here's a picture of all of the pendants. I took about 10 of them and hamburgers! if they all didn't turn out blurry. Here's the least blurry...
I still wanted to show this because I've realized that's one of the reasons I love swaps so much, I LOVE seeing things in quantity!
And speaking of quantity, I wanted to show you a recent Garage Sale find. Now, mind you, most people won't get this...but I know there are a few of you out there that just might...
A box FULL of small screws, nuts, bolts, and washers. Sigh. After just finishing up two grungey charm swaps (with one more still to do), this box spoke to me. It said "take me home!"
This is SO my next Moo card...
In other news, I'm volunteering at CAT tomorrow morning. Gosh I SO enjoy working there! For any of you local peoples, this weekend is CAT's Under the Big Top (UTBT) event. It's kitten season, you know and UTBT is a very large scale kitten adoption event. Do you or anyone you know need a kitten or a big kitty? Come on over!!!
Other than UTBT, not too much on tap for this weekend, which is probably good. It's supposed to be HOT over the weekend. Tonight, for Friday Night Date Night, Glen and I are going to try to get tickets to see Avenue Q. Looks fun -- and naughty! It's supposed to be like Sesame Street for adults! I'll keep you posted.
Have a LOVERLY weekend...and see you soon!
The charms are fantastic! Congrats on the weight loss! Keep up the good work in both areas!
Posted by: Miss Sandy | June 27, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Ack, those Avenue Q puppets just look scary to me! Did you go? I'm sure it was a riot, but I've never been a Sesame St. fan...eek! Lovely charms, and terrific find at the garage sale---you're "moo" card is fantabulous! Did you see their announcement you can make biz cards now with your images?! Seriously considering that....
Posted by: Jana | June 28, 2008 at 10:18 AM
hello!!!
It was so good to see you the other day---albeit in passing---
your mermaid charm is beautiful!!!
Hope your summer is going well!
Maria
Posted by: Maria | June 28, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Michelle, you are nuts and maybe bolts too!
Your visits just crack me up and I'm glad you were inspired.
Your mermaid charm is so sweet as all of your swaps have been. Also, congrats on your fall school decision.
Posted by: Sharon @ norah'S | June 29, 2008 at 05:45 PM
wow, you've got a lot going on in a few short posts! losing some weight (awesome!), braces (wow! be prepared to feel like you are 12 years olds again!), going back to school (great!), addiction to charms swap waning (boo!) and house cleaning (another boo!)
love ya!
kecia
Posted by: kecia | June 29, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Wow. Those pendants are just drop-dead gorgeous!!!!! :D And congrats on your FIND!!!
Posted by: Latharia | June 30, 2008 at 07:26 AM
I just love your charms; I hope I get one! That cigar box (no less) of nuts and bolts is a dream! I see some serious recycled finds in your art and jewelry making. Congrats on all your great news: braces, weight loss and school! Reward yourself with some new school shoes, clothes and a cigar box packed with art supplies!!
Posted by: Julie B. | June 30, 2008 at 10:17 AM
OHHHH....I love the charm for the Jewel Swap! I'm in that swap as well!!!
*Heidi*
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | June 30, 2008 at 04:44 PM
I have a few screws loose myself, but I think your treasure is delightful!!!
Posted by: Kim | July 01, 2008 at 02:46 PM
laughing at the nuts and bolts find (very cool by the way!)...
In high school that was a cheer that my hubs made up"
Nuts and bolts!
Nuts and bolts!
We...got...screwed!
(insert cheerleader squeal and a herky)
Posted by: Stephanie T. | July 01, 2008 at 06:26 PM