Experimenting with Photos

Celtic Moonspice 16 Oz Candle $14

I'm at it again, playing with my photos, in search of the elusive 'perfect' picture setup....if such a thing exists. Photo taking has always been the bane of my existence. However, I vow to master it some day! This time I tried a black background. I have long given up on white backgrounds....I can never get them white, they're always blue or grey, and I don't have the expertise to use something much fancier for photo editing than the picture editor that comes with my computer. So here it is, what do you think? I was concerned the black may be too much, but I think it goes with my look, don't you?

By the way, this is my new Celtic Moonspice scent. I've added a bunch of new items this weekend, so stop by my shop and check them out!

Hey Now, You're a Rock Star!!

I love this card! It's so versatile! You can give it to your teenager or pre-teen as a birthday card or a 'way to go' or you can give it to your husband as a 'you rocked my world'...perhaps to your favorite "Rock Band" or "Guitar Hero" player? The possibilities are endless!!

I am an equal opportunity stamper. Meaning I have no loyalty to any one stamp company. If I see something cute, I buy it. I had to have this guy. He totally rocks! So when I recently received my Stampin' Up order, this guy was at the top of my list to use. He totally rocks!

Lucky Stars!!

My dear friends at LuckyFiona are generously donating $5 from the sale of each of their Lucky Stars collars to Patriot PAWS, a non profit organization that serves disabled US Veterans. Not only can your pooch (or kitty) be fabulously stylish, but he or she can wear a collar that has aided a good cause! Run over and buy one today! :)

Love is in the Air

Today I managed to snag a treasury. Please stop by and enjoy it if you like! :)

Gift Tags Galore

So I finally sat down and finished two sets of tags that I had laying around since before we left for Asheville. I posted them both and went food shopping. Lo and behold, I come back, put the groceries away, make myself a smoothie, check my Email, and voila......the poison tags are sold. People ARE still buying. For the first time since I've been home I felt that little twinge..the "I need to create..." So hopefully, my creative muse is about to come back from HER vacation! :)

Sun....

Well after a ton of rain, the sun finally popped through the clouds today (a day late and a dollar short....) It was gorgeous and bright, but a bit windy and chilly. There's a gorgeous bush blooming in my yard. It's very pink and lovely. Tomorrow I shall take a picture. Today you'll have to settle for this ring.

We ran errands today, so I haven't been very creative. I'm working on a cool necklace though, and I should have it done by tomorrow so that I can list it. I did make a strawberry dump cake tonight. I just sent hubby to the store to get Vanilla ice cream for it. I can't wait. MMmmmm.... He's also renting movies though, because nothing is on the boob tube, so it could be a while. I think he's going to try to get Beowulf.

Well I'm off to chat a bit and then serve up the dessert and watch movies. Until tomorrow....

For Your Valentine

For the first time in weeks today, I sat down at my jewelry bench and played with beads. I have no idea why I haven't had the drive to do it in a while, but I finally got my act together! Anyway, this cute little ring was the result. I love the way it came out, and I am considering making another for myself to keep. (Of course, I always find myself saying I'm going to make something for myself to keep, but I never do...) And apparently, I'm really NOT over making stuff for Valentine's Day!

My name is Diann....and I love Lampwork. No really, I LOVE LAMPWORK! If there was a 12 step program for lampwork bead addicts, I'd have to join it. Seriously. I have tons of these beads, and I rarely ever make stuff with them, do you know why? Because if whatever I create sells, then I can't keep it for myself! They're so gorgeous. Just beautiful beads. I wish I could learn to make them, but my husband would crap a brick if I took up just one more hobby!!!! The talent and focus and artistry that goes into these beads is amazing. And I love having something unique!

Ok, I've rambled on about my lampwork addiction enough for one day. I'm off to shower and then I'm going to play with paper.

Happy Creating everyone!