11 posts tagged “supplies”

Went car shopping today.  Looking at the Hyundai Elantra SE.  I'm very, very excited.  I'm 36 years old and this would be my first new car!

So, if I want a new car, I have to make extra $ so I've been listing more on ebay...

Here's tonight's addition:  Over 6 feet of handmade lampwork beads - odds and ends, test beads, and fun beads!

Check them out: ORPHANS by CALUMEY 

Well, after a sucky start to my day yesterday, I managed to be quite productive.  I've been putting off photographing a new bead set for quite some time.  Mainly because they are all clear glass and qutie difficult to get a picture that will do them justice.

Now listed on Ebay...Ice Sculpture by Calumey :) <--- Click to see the auction!

What do you think?  Do the pictures do them justice?

I've been working out and making beads.  I thought when you work out you get energized.  What gives?

Well I'm off to watch Wall-E and bundle up under the blankets. Just think of it as practice for the end of the week when that artic cold blast will hit us here in NY!

Speaking of cold, ok COOL...Minesweeper on ETSY

Minesweeperclsup

I've been working out and making beads.  I thought when you work out you get energized.  What gives?

Well I'm off to watch Wall-E and bundle up under the blankets. Just think of it as practice for the end of the week when that artic cold blast will hit us here in NY!

Speaking of cold, ok COOL...Minesweeper on ETSY

Minesweeperclsup

During the last two weeks of the year, I threw caution to the wind.  I declared myself on vacation from everything.  Didn't care what I ate, didn't care that I sat on the couch days at a time catching up on my recorded shows, renting movies and neglecting all things domestic.  Yes, I was a lazy slob (although I still did manage to shower and brush my teeth).  I didn't worry at all that I hadn't made any beads to sell in ages and my 2 day a week part time job was down to one day or no days.

I was content - sort of.  I knew I was wasting my days.  I was whittling my life away. However, in the back of my head I knew that change for the better was just around the corner.  I had my sights set on Monday, January 5, 2009.  Aiming for January 1st was futile as it was way too close to the weekend. 

I'm happy to report that two days of effort and accomplishments have come to an end as I write this.  I have managed to walk for one hour on the treadmill at a pretty steep incline.  I opted for healthier food choices and I'm happy to say, I'm happy.  The career area still needs improvement, but hey, one step at a time. 

I did manage to photograph some goodies and the results were fantastic.  I'm sporting a new bead avatar in my ETSY shop.  Wanna see????

CALUMEYDESIGNS.ETSY.COM 

Last night, we got home from our last summer vacation trip to upstate NY.  It was so sad to leave such a beautiful place.  We're on the great Sacandaga Lake in Mayfield, NY.

On my first night up there, we got to take a stroll through the "Bannertown Fair" where the mission was to get some yummy funnel cake and fried dough.  As I ordered, I was presented with the question "Would you like melted butter on your fried dough?"  It took all I had in me to not say "DUH!  OF COURSE I WANT MELTED BUTTER!!!"

Another memorable moment was our visit to Saratoga Race Track.  I really thought I would do fantastic this year but alas, I'm still broke :)

Speaking of tight budgets, if you'd like a deal of a deal on the remaining beads in my ETSY SHOP, just complete your checkout and in the "NOTES TO SELLER" section, just write BLOG to get 25% OFF EVERYTHING YOU PURCHASE!

I want to clear out my shop so I can list my new beads that are waiting to be showcased.

25% OFF ALL ITEMS AT CALUMEYDESIGNS.ETSY.COM

Last night, we got home from our last summer vacation trip to upstate NY.  It was so sad to leave such a beautiful place.  We're on the great Sacandaga Lake in Mayfield, NY.

On my first night up there, we got to take a stroll through the "Bannertown Fair" where the mission was to get some yummy funnel cake and fried dough.  As I ordered, I was presented with the question "Would you like melted butter on your fried dough?"  It took all I had in me to not say "DUH!  OF COURSE I WANT MELTED BUTTER!!!"

Another memorable moment was our visit to Saratoga Race Track.  I really thought I would do fantastic this year but alas, I'm still broke :)

Speaking of tight budgets, if you'd like a deal of a deal on the remaining beads in my ETSY SHOP, just complete your checkout and in the "NOTES TO SELLER" section, just write BLOG to get 25% OFF EVERYTHING YOU PURCHASE!

I want to clear out my shop so I can list my new beads that are waiting to be showcased.

25% OFF ALL ITEMS AT CALUMEYDESIGNS.ETSY.COM

One of the many catch phrases from reality TV.  Coined by Tim Gunn of Project Runway fame.  So, just HOW can one make it work in the competive field of artisan lampwork beads and jewelry?

What "IT" factor can one strive to add to a design?

Well, after putting so much pressure on myself to come up with answers to these questions, I decided to just...be.

My torch time has decreased in the last few months for one reason or another.  When I do get to light up, it makes it that much better. The beads I create are truly appreciated and not just cranked out to meet a quota.

I read a lovely quote today in the latest issue of "Real Simple" magazine:

Michael J. Fox said, "I strive for excellence. I leave perfection to God."

Sounds good to me.

Here's some bead eye candy for you to enjoy:

The title says it all.  After this weekend of doing the tourist thing with friends in NYC, I'll be back at the torch and the keyboard. 

I did manage to list a set of beads this week on JustBeads:

Long time no write.

Long time no list.

Long time no beadmaking marathons.

Long time no yummy New Green Bo in Chinatown (NYC).

Long time no chat with Marella.

Long time no Chocolate.

Long time no Polymer Clay Play.

Long time no Buffalo Wings & Cheeseburger.

Long time no walk around the neighborhood.

Long time no visit with my family.

Phew!  I've been missing out on some really good stuff.  Time to get back on the horse and live it up!!!!

I was inpsired to catch up tonight because I had the super strong urge to share this new discovery with the world:  MySpace.com is ADDICTIVE!!!  It's a never ending tangled web of discoveries that makes me never want to leave.  I initially resisted creating a myspace page.  Once I did, I didn't do anything to it for a long time.  Then, when I became more active on Etsy, I figured it might be a good place to network and get my shop noticed.  One friend addition led to another and then another and so on that now, whenever I get an emal alerting me that someone wants to be my friend, I immediately go on and update and look at my new friend's page and their friends and I log off with 5 new friends I never would have found if this person hadn't seeked me out. 

Such was the case with this instant favorite little turtle pick-me-up: 
Ralph Wellington - The Happiest Turtle In The WORLD!

Be sure to let the page load as it's chuck full of pictures and video.  He even has his own theme song!  I also found another favorite picture of one of his canine friends: 

After a busy and sticky and hot day, it was the perfect way to crack a smile.