tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38653840450452018552024-03-13T13:43:06.188-05:00Tonya L WardAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06708180891961848268noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-34146537005043084482013-11-07T22:55:00.001-06:002013-11-07T22:55:49.444-06:00Polymer Clay Collective ~ Conversations<center><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/1176275_3274150630099_416741289_n_zps8ffe2ef1.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 1176275_3274150630099_416741289_n_zps8ffe2ef1.jpg"/></center>
<p><center>My interview for <a href="http://http://www.facebook.com/groups/361965820521794/">Polymer Clay Collective</a><br>A wonderful group of polymer clay artists that share, encourage and inspire.<br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</center>
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<h3><u>• Tell us a bit about where you live...</u></h3>
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<center><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/c7194f45-369a-4d6d-b2c3-751503aa8708_zps9a193d57.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo c7194f45-369a-4d6d-b2c3-751503aa8708_zps9a193d57.jpg"/></center>
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<center>I live on the family ranch in Bandera, <i>The Cowboy Capital of the World</i>, <br>located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.</center>
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<center>Life runs at a slower pace out here, it actually kinda strolls. <br>Surrounded by acres of Cedar, hills and native Persimmon trees, Peaceful is the word that comes to mind.</center>
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<center>We even have our own herd of about 18-20 Deer that hangout with us..<br>Although I am sure it's not necessarily our company they like but they are quite fond of the corn.</center>
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<center>This pic was taken about 3 months ago, so these babies have already lost their spots now.</center>
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<h3><u>• What do you do when you're not polymer claying?</u></h3>
<p><center>When I am not claying I enjoy sewing, baking, gardening, reading, general crafting and DIY.</center>
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<h3><u>• What did you want to be when you were little and do you think you ever will be?</u></h3>
<p><center>When I was little I wanted to be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.<br>Growing up in Texas, that was the dream of many little girls. I was a cheerleader throughout school but as I got older my interests changed. So, my answer would be no.. I never will be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. =)</center>
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<h3><u>• Tell us something about yourself that we don't know...</u></h3>
<p><center>Something that very few people know about me is that I am a cancer survivor.<br>This month is actually 15 yrs cancer free for me.<br>We are, however, fighting this battle again with my dad. He has finished radiation and we've got 3 more months of chemo. He is the strongest person I know so if anyone can do it, he can.</center>
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<h3><u>• Tell us your polymer clay story: What made you first try polymer clay and how long has PC been part of your life?</u></h3>
<p><center>Up until 2003 I had my own floral design business. I did special events and individual arrangements but the bulk of my business was weddings. I enjoyed it but started to get burnt out.<br>One day, at a garage sale, I picked up a box of mixed craft and art supplies. In the box were a couple blocks of polymer clay. I had never heard of it before so I started to research online what it was used for. From that moment, I laid down the flowers and picked up the clay and was hooked for life.<br>I started out making floral and lampwork style beads and then before long moved into, what I feel is my niche or calling, "Miniatures".<br>Now, I can't imagine "not" claying. It relaxes me and challenges me at the same time.<br>Claying is my passion!</center>
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<h3><u>• What's your favorite PC technique?</u></h3>
<p><center>I guess you would call what I do sculpting, but on a really small scale. <br>Most of my designs are 10-15mm in size. I just call it freestyle. =)<br>I also really enjoy clay embroidery. My signature cross pendants are done in this style.</center>
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<h3><u>• What are your art/design inspirations?</u></h3>
<p><center>I am inspired by nature.. everything in nature.<br>The trees, the bugs, all the domestic animals and wildlife that I see and interact with on a daily basis.<br>The colors and sounds and actions and reactions.. I am in awe of it every day.</center>
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<h3><u>• Show us something you’ve made with polymer clay...</u></h3><p>
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<p><center>Custom Guinea Pigs in likeness to pets</center>
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<center><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/3c0f3094-7d22-4a22-9f9d-596bd527995c_zpsac9548c2.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 3c0f3094-7d22-4a22-9f9d-596bd527995c_zpsac9548c2.jpg"/> <img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/6cc3a931-8941-4e52-81e7-0943e1f8e54e_zps07b48ab9.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 6cc3a931-8941-4e52-81e7-0943e1f8e54e_zps07b48ab9.jpg"/></center>
<p><center>LaLaLoopsy Mint E Stripes Pendants & Retro Wooden Toy Beads</center>
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<center><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/dfccca3c-c1ff-4e0c-a65f-19b5c0cf8cb1_zpsd0b2a521.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo dfccca3c-c1ff-4e0c-a65f-19b5c0cf8cb1_zpsd0b2a521.jpg"/></center>
<p><center>Lazy Llama Beads</center>
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<p><center>Despicable Me Minion Earrings</center>
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<center><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/707d4f61-8439-4192-a8b9-719dcc1b7b75_zpse2e641b7.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 707d4f61-8439-4192-a8b9-719dcc1b7b75_zpse2e641b7.jpg"/></center>
<p><center>Signature Clay Embroidery Cross Pendants</center>
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<h3><i>My bonus question from D Michelle..</i></h3>
<h3><u>• What are your rituals or routines when getting ready to create? Do you sketch or draw/pre-plan or just wing it?</u></h3>
<p><center>I can't draw to save my life.. and I don't really even have a set routine that I go thru when creating..<br>When I have an idea I usually just pull out the colors I want to use and as I am conditioning them I am planning it out in my head.. Sometimes it just doesn't come together the way I would like so I set it aside and go on to something else.. then I'm usually able to go back to the original project and work thru whatever issue I was having.</center>
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<h3><i>Now my question for Andrea Glick..</i></h3>
<h3><u>• Do you buy or make your own polymer tools?</u></h3>
<p><p><p><center><h4>Thank you so much for the opportunity to share a bit of me with you.</h4><p>Have a fabulous day!</center><br><center><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/siggieTonya1-1-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center>
<p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06708180891961848268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-54141624495310689482012-12-04T22:42:00.000-06:002013-07-13T06:13:02.978-05:00A Peek At My Christmas Project<center>One of them anyways.. hehehe<p>Hey guys.. Thank you all for the emails and comment welcoming me back. I have missed y'all so much. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful friends.<p>Can you believe it is December already?<br>I have been so busy this year it has just zoomed by.<br>So are ya ready for Christmas?<br>Y'all know me... I'll still be getting ready up until the day. LOL<br>Speaking of Christmas...<p>Know what this is gonna be?<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/christmasfabric012.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/><br>I love this argyle fabric.<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/Stocking004.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/><br>Stockings! Yay!<br>I've got one done and eleven more to go. =)<br>Are you doing any crafting for the holiday?<br>Share your links in the comments.. I would love to see all of your crafty goodness.<p>Well, for now it's time for me to get back to work.<br>I have an order for 2 custom business card holders.. and 2 bead orders that total over 520 beads.. Can you say BUSY!?! =)<p>Have a great night y'all!<br>smoochies... xoxo<br><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/TAHtag5-2012.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></center><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/9652199/?claim=88u6unn4r7u">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06708180891961848268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-40219325915797543112012-12-01T21:44:00.000-06:002012-12-01T21:44:18.091-06:00Country Life<center>Hey y'all.. It's been awhile..<br>I've been here in the Texas Hill Country since June..<br>Bandera to be exact.. Population 957..<p>I have made lots of new friends though..<br>These are some of my faves..
<p><a href="http://s2.beta.photobucket.com/user/smallwood3703/media/Blog/deer063.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/deer063.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br>I've watched these pretty lil' babies grow up and lose their spots.. Every evening like clockwork there are at least a dozen white tails waiting for me to bring their dinner.. They are comfortable enough now that they come within about 6 ft. of me. =)<p>Ahhh but not this beauty here..
<p><a href="http://s2.beta.photobucket.com/user/smallwood3703/media/Blog/buck.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/buck.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br>The bucks are quite a bit more skittish.. Especially the Axis..<br>Dad snapped this one in the front yard.<p>I have always loved "flower gardening" but now I know how & when to grow and harvest my own food! yay!<br>I need to get some more pics of the garden but here is our Cabbage..
<p><a href="http://s2.beta.photobucket.com/user/smallwood3703/media/Blog/cabbage003.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/cabbage003.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br>It's HUGE! To give you an idea of how big.. That grey bucket beside it is 5 gallon. =)
<p>And here are just a few more veggies from the garden..
<p><a href="http://s2.beta.photobucket.com/user/smallwood3703/media/Blog/veggies003.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/veggies003.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a><br>Bell Peppers, Banana Peppers, Radishes & Lettuce.<br>We also have Butternut Squash, Jalapenos, Beans, Carrots, Potatoes and several varieties of Tomatoes.<br>
<p>And this is what we made with some of them...
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<br>Chow Chow<br>OMGosh this stuff is soooo good.. <br>Each time we make it we get about 22-24 pints per batch...<br>Yep, I've learned how to can now too.. hehe<p>I have got soooo much to share with y'all.. sooo, I'll be back tomorrow with more. =)<br>Hope y'all are having a great weekend!<br>Smoochies.. xoxo<br><a href="http://s2.beta.photobucket.com/user/smallwood3703/media/Blog/TAHtag5-2012.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/TAHtag5-2012.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a></center>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06708180891961848268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-26986271704942931402012-05-30T19:55:00.000-05:002012-05-30T20:13:11.655-05:00Fun New Kitchen Helper<center>Last week I introduced you to the girls at <a href="http://www.outathyme.com">Out A Thyme</a> , a fun new foodie blog that I recently found. Hope you were able to check out some of their yummy recipes.<br>I also mentioned that I won their giveaway for the <a href="http://www.oxo.com/p-488-salad-spinner-green.aspx">OXO Salad Spinner</a>.. <br>Well guess what I got Friday?<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=OXOSpinner027.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/OXOSpinner027.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p>
I’m really quite impressed by how well made this spinner is.<p>( ~<I>not at all like the flimsy, useless spinner my mother had (by a different brand) that sat unused in the cabinet</I>~ )<p>I can foresee this lil helper getting lots of use from me.<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=OXOSpinner028.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/OXOSpinner028.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=OXOSpinner025.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/OXOSpinner025.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p>
<b>Thanks so much</b> to <a href="http://www.outathyme.com">Out A Thyme</a> and <a href="http://www.oxo.com">OXO</a> for the fun new kitchen tool.<p>BTW... What'cha think of the fresh new look the blog has?<br>Is it easier on your peepers?<br>Leave me a comment and let me know.. =)<br>xoxo,<br><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=TAHtag5-2012.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/TAHtag5-2012.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06708180891961848268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-91357917592361355342012-05-28T16:22:00.000-05:002012-05-30T06:35:15.916-05:00Happy Memorial Day<center>Hope you're all having a great holiday and extended weekend.<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&amp;current=maddieswimming1sttime-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/maddieswimming1sttime-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p>Love Bug spent the weekend swimming and having fun.<br>This was her first time in a "big people" pool. =)<br>Enjoy the rest of your day!<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=TAHtag5-2012.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/TAHtag5-2012.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06708180891961848268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-44205459332059537072012-05-23T19:25:00.000-05:002012-05-23T19:25:04.514-05:00Kitchenaid Giveaway Info & Link<center>Hey guys.. Sooo sorry I am just now getting this posted for you.. I have been having serious connection issues the past few day. So this is going to be to the point.<br>There is still time to sign up for the Kitchenaid Stand mixer giveaway.<br>Head on over to Doughmestic.com and sign up this evening.<br>The link is:<br>http://doughmesstic.com/2012/05/15/banana-strawberry-kiwi-moscato-wine-sherbet/<br>Hope you're able to get in on it.<p>xoxo, Tonya</center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-48843659853405618572012-05-21T17:38:00.000-05:002012-05-21T21:38:39.848-05:00Exciting News & Foodie Fun<center>Hey Guys.. Happy Monday!<br>Y'all ready for the new week ahead?<br>How was your weekend? Do anything fun/exciting?<br>I got all my orders finished and shipped out early in the week, so the weekend was all about my lil' "Love Bug". Had 3 whole days of much needed grandma time.. swinging, swimming, dancing & just having fun.<br>In a few months it will be double the fun..<br>Yep, exciting news to share with y'all.<br>"Wild Woman" is going to be a mommie!<br><b>It's A Girl!</b><br>I don't think we can have boys in our family. LOL<br>Well, I've been planning the shower menu for the past few weeks... Since it will be full-on South Texas Summer, I am definitely going with light dishes; lots of fresh fruits & veggies and cold appetizers. I made these<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheAtomicHousewife"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/pinkchampagnecuppies.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p>Pink Champagne Cupcakes for "Baby Girl's" shower so I think for "Wild Woman's" shower I'll make Margarita Cuppies. =)<p>Now I want to introduce you to a fun new blog that I just recently found.<br><a href="http://www.outathyme.com">www.OutAThyme.com</a><br>is now one of my favorite foodie blogs. They feature lots of "different" and "do-able" recipes.<p><a href="http://www.outathyme.com/2012/04/cinco-de-mayo-bunuelo-dessert-nachos.html"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/bunuelosOutAThyme.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><b>Bunuelo Dessert Nachos with Nutella</b><br><i>(photo via of Out A Thyme)</i><br>The first one that jumped out at me was the Bunuelos. Maybe that's because "Wild Woman" loves them so much; or maybe was the Nutella syrup. Mmmm.. Either way I am hooked!<br>and Bonus...<br>Last week they were hosting a giveaway for a OXO Salad Spinner. Guess what? I won! WooHoo.. My first ever giveaway win and my first ever salad spinner.. lol.. Thanks Girlies!<br>Stop by www.OutAThyme.com and say Hi to Melba & Kim!<br>In case you need a little nudge their way;<br>Check out these little treasures..<p><a href="http://www.outathyme.com/2011/03/creme-de-menthe-pretzel-nutella-cookies.html"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/NutellacookiesOutAThyme.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><b>Creme De Menthe & Pretzel Nutella Cookies</b><br><i>(photo via Out A Thyme)</i><br>Talk about yummy!<p>Okay now.. Be sure to watch for my next post telling you how you can win a new Kitchenaid stand mixer. =)<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=siggieTonya1-1-1.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/siggieTonya1-1-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-47526372694733983942012-05-13T03:23:00.000-05:002012-05-13T03:23:52.957-05:00Happy Mothers Day & 2 Great Giveaways<center>Wishing all Mommies a wonderful day!<p>
Also wanted to let y’all know about a couple of fun giveaways hosted by one of my favorite blogs.<br>
Head on over to <a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/">My Baking Addiction</a> to enter.<br>Click on pics to be taken to each giveaway.<p><a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/giveaway-le-creuset-bakers-set/"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/bakers-set-lr.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p>
<a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/giveaway-le-creuset-bakers-set/">Le Creuset Baker’s Set Giveaway</a><br>This giveaway is open to USA residents and will run until Sunday, May 13th at 11:59 pm EST.
<p>Also, while you’re there, enter to win
<p><a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/giveaway-keurig-mothers-day-package/"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/Keurig.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p><a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/giveaway-keurig-mothers-day-package/">Keurig Platinum Edition Brewer and Accessories</a><br>This giveaway is open to USA residents and will run until Thursday, May 17th at 11:59 pm EST.<p>Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!<br>Good Luck!<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=siggieTonya1-1-1.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/siggieTonya1-1-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-62428453303426782102011-03-19T17:12:00.000-05:002011-03-19T18:04:37.147-05:00Spotlight and Giveaway<center>Hey chickadees.. Happy Saturday!<p>Well, as hard as we have been working over here we're still not quite ready. Gonna be a few more days.. :(<p>In the meantime however, I've got the most adorable giveaway to share with you being featured on <a href="http://www.wherewomencreateblog.com/blog/2011/03/fabulous-friday-with-anj-snow.html#comment-6a00d8341d829653ef014e5ff9bd63970c">Where Women Create.</a><br>Head on over and comment on Jo's Fabulous Friday feature with Anj Snow of <a href="http://snowybliss.blogspot.com">Snowy Bliss</a> for a chance to win<p><a href="http://www.wherewomencreateblog.com/blog/2011/03/fabulous-friday-with-anj-snow.html#comment-6a00d8341d829653ef014e5ff9bd63970c"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/SnowyBlissCollage.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p>Anj's precious owl party decor and gorgeous fabric roses.<p>Good luck & Have a fabulous weekend!<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/siggieTonya1-1-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-17465077694091635382011-03-13T17:38:00.000-05:002011-03-13T18:21:11.580-05:00Spring Is In The Air<center>The weather has been gorgeous here in H-Town the past several days.<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/005.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><p>Pear Blossoms have filled the trees and the sounds of singing birds have filled the air.<br>Although... I did have a run-in with the first blood sucker of the season.<br>Unfortunately, it was the<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/mosquito.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><p>"state bird of Texas" variety<br>and <u>NOT</u> the<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/emmett02.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><p>"hot Hollywood heartthrob".<br>Awe well.. just my luck.. lol<p>Baby Girl and I are still hard at work getting ready for the<br>big reveal next weekend.<br>As my girl <a href="http://pauladeen.com">Paula</a> would say, "I can't hardly wait y'all". =)<br>Even Wild Woman is coming to help out this week. Yay!<p>We've had one itty bitty set back.. well actually its just a little stall.. I've lost the pattern for one of my previous best sellers.. sooooo today I am working on making up a new one.<br>I think that deserves one more bit of eye candy.<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/Emmett.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><p>Hope you are enjoying whats left of your weekend.<br>Smoochies all!<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/siggieTonya1-1-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-65936662565494834482011-03-08T07:23:00.000-06:002011-03-08T08:04:38.269-06:00HootSuite Rocks My Socks<center>This app is awesome!<p><a href="http://hootsuite.com"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/hootsuite-logo.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p>What is so cool about it is you link all of your social media apps in and voila! You've got all your accounts in one place, on one dashboard.. <br>You even send and receive updates right there on HootSuite. =) I just signed up last night, so I'm not sure what all you can do with it..<br>But I am loving what I have seen so far!<p>Gotta give my girl <a href="http://moomettesmagnificents.com">Cindi</a> a shout out for recommending it.<br>She is a wealth of knowledge on all things Social Media and Blogging.<br>If you have never visited her site before, I encourage you to head on over to <a href="http://moomettesmagnificents.com">http://moomettesmagnificents.com</a> and soak up some of the knowledge she is sharing.<br>And don't forget to show her some comment luv while you are there. =)<p>Have a fabulous day loves!<br><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/siggieTonya1-1-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-57258334597444877832011-03-07T11:34:00.000-06:002011-03-07T13:35:56.870-06:00What's Kept Me Away<center>Hey y'all! Happy Monday.. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!<br>For the past week Baby Girl and I have been working on something<br>super-deee-duper top secret.<br>Since it's just between me and you, I'll give ya a little sneaky peek. :)<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/BlogFabricSneakPeek.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><p>I am so excited to have Baby partner with me on this.<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/Cec.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><p>She is so amazingly talented that simply watching her work inspires me.<br>Also in the works is a giveaway to help celebrate the big reveal and my<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/blogiversaryBanner.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><p>that slipped by me last week.<br>Stay tuned... It's gonna be a good one. =)<br>In the midst of all this creativity & planning, Love Bug has started teething. Poor baby has got 3 coming in at one time. =( Thank goodness for baby orajel.<br>Have a great Monday everyone.<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/siggieTonya1-1-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-24399687666127189742011-02-25T22:15:00.000-06:002011-02-26T01:48:34.190-06:00The weekend is here..<center>Yay! Time to get some stuff wrapped up around here. <br>I’ve got 3 more boxes left to go thru from my studio. (still haven’t found the power cord for my Cricut.. grrrr.)<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/cricut2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br>Look at my poor little friend.. just sittin’ on the shelf waiting for me to spend some creative time with her. =(<br>My sewing machine is feeling pretty neglected too lately. I think I might put her back to work this weekend. I’ve got some fabrics that I have been wanting to play with for a while now. =)<p>March is “National Craft Month”..<br>Do you have any projects or plans to celebrate?<br>Me & Baby Girl are organizing a craft night. If this one is a success we’re gonna make it a monthly event.<p>Have a fun & fabulous weekend everyone!<br><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/siggieTonya1-1-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-90423591814177925232011-02-23T21:37:00.000-06:002012-07-18T21:59:42.943-05:00Baby Girl's Baby Shower<center>Hiya Sweets!<br>Hope you're all having a wonderful week.<br>As per the norm, things have been crazy busy around here.<br>We finally had Baby Girl's shower on Sunday.<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/132blog.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/117blog.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/116blog.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/131blog.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/158blog.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/090blog.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br>Between everyone being sick and not knowing when Love Bug would be coming home, we were on hold with everything. But... as last minute as it was, we had a full house and she had a wonderful time. I love how everything turned out... And this was my first time making a diaper cake. =)<p>Yesterday was Baby Girl's 22nd birthday.<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/scan0001blog.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br>This was her at 3 weeks old<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/039blog.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br>and here she is 22 years later.<p>With everything else going on her birthday didn't get quite the attention that it should have. She did however get the best present ever.<p>Our Lil' Love Bug got to come home from the hospital yesterday. YAY!<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/IMG01924blog.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br>and this has been my view for the past 36 hrs. =) teehee<p>I suppose it's time for me to get back to work now.. I have 2 new wholesale customers and lots of special requests for custom designs<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/MouseBits.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br>like these<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/minniebeads.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"><br>and these<p>I love "<u>ALL</u>" my customers! They are the best! <p>Time for more coffee.. ;)<br>Have a great night Dolls!<p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/siggieTonya1-1-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-76287701453599899312011-01-12T10:16:00.000-06:002011-01-18T07:51:53.743-06:002011: Week 2<center>Only 2 weeks into the new year and I am already behind.<br>We had a death in the family last week which pretty much brought everything to a halt. The only way I can describe the past week is melancholy. I have to say though, the services were beautiful. This is the first time I have ever seen the doves released graveside.. it was a very emotional and breathtaking experience.<p>Trying to get my focus back has been a challenge. I have almost caught up on orders.. just a couple more days and I should be good to go. =)<p>Since I have been busy working, I recruited "Wild Woman" to put her creativity to use and decorate my 2011 project binder. She still has to put the finishing touches on it but I LOVE what she has done with it.<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=ProjectBinder2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/ProjectBinder2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=ProjectBinder.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/ProjectBinder.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p>Pink, Black, Pocket Tags and Polka Dots!<br>And how cute is that cocktail!?.. teehee<br>Isn't it just Deeelish?<p>Now it's your turn April.. Where's your binder? =)<p>Okay, it's time for me to get back to work.<br>Hope you all have a fabulous day!<p> XO XO,<br><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=DTsiggie-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/DTsiggie-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-80256249993545078682011-01-05T14:46:00.000-06:002011-01-05T16:26:55.888-06:00My Word for 2011..<center>I didn't choose a word last year but one sure chose me.<br>My life went through a complete upheaval in 2010. Everything that was, is no more. But that was then and this is now.<br>The start of a new year is the perfect time to take the reigns<br>and "Create" myself anew.<br>So my word for 2011 is<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=create.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/create.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p>Create the daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, artist, designer, teacher, business woman, blogger, friend & stranger... the "Me" that I want to be. The "Me" that inspires & nurtures others to be what they see inside themselves.<p><i>** Create the highest grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe. ~ Oprah Winfrey</i><p>Have you picked your word for 2011?<p>XO XO,<br><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=DTsiggie-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/DTsiggie-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-26985165098729378662011-01-01T17:25:00.000-06:002011-01-01T17:26:46.312-06:00My Favorite Things of 2010<center>Thought I would share with you some favorite things from my year of<br>Simplicity and "Transformation".<p>~~ Foodie Fave..<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=PinkChampagneCupcakes.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/PinkChampagneCupcakes.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>Pink Champagne Cupcakes<br>Every girl deserves a little sugary pink goodness;<br>and these cuppies are sooo yummylicious...<p>~~ I treat myself now..<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=weightloss.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/weightloss.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>after going through this transformation in 7 months :)<br>(this pic is from a couple months ago.. and I have actually lost a bit more)<br>Yay Me!<p>**********<p><br />~~ Beauty Fave..<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=make-up-for-ever.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/make-up-for-ever.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>Make Up For Ever Powder / Bronzer<p>&<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=BurtsBeesLipShimmer.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/BurtsBeesLipShimmer.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer<br>my most favorite lip treat<p>**********<p><br />~~ A girl's gotta be comfortable..<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=yogacapris.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/yogacapris.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>Yoga Capri's<p>&<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=tee.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/tee.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>Fitted Tee's<p>&<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=cami.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/cami.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>Comfy Cami's<p>&<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=hoodies.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/hoodies.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>Zip Hoodies<p>&<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=104NikeAirShooIn_thumb.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/104NikeAirShooIn_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>my fave Pink Swoosh Air's<p>&<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=messy-ponytail-back.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/messy-ponytail-back.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>my must have "Messy Pony" :)<p>**********<p>~~ on TV..<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=Gossip-Girl-Season-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/Gossip-Girl-Season-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>Gossip Girl<p>**********<p><br />~~ at the Movies..<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=grown-ups-movie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/grown-ups-movie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br>Grown Ups<p>**********<p>But my most favorite thing of all..<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/?action=view&current=Maddi2weeks.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/Maddi2weeks.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><b>My Family</b><br>Which now includes this precious little miracle that we were blessed with to make our year complete!<p>I hope you all have a wonderful New Year full of Love and Happiness.<br>I look forward to sharing it with you.<p>XO XO<br><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/?action=view&current=DTsiggie-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Blog/DTsiggie-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-9320905977725212872010-12-18T03:39:00.000-06:002010-12-18T07:02:18.619-06:00Introducing Maddison Lynn<center>MZ6WV8CQKRUT<br><br />It's been a tough week.. My daughter had complications and they were forced to deliver her baby. The pregnancy caused Cec's liver to completely shutdown so it was a matter of life and death for her. I am so blessed to be able to say that she is doing much better and will hopefully be able to come home tomorrow. And I am happy to introduce to you our precious little miracle Maddi.<p><br /><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/?action=view&current=Maddi2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/Maddi/Maddi2-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p><br />She joined us 3 months early but she's a fighter just like her mommy.<br>I have been sick so I haven't been able to meet her yet or even be at the hospital with my daughter since the first day. And that is driving me crazy.. but I will not chance either of them getting sick.<p>Now if I could just figure out what my "grandma" name will be.. It's a lot tougher than you'd think.. LOL..<p>xoxo<br><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view&current=DTsiggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/DTsiggie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-9326040429832789712010-11-24T01:49:00.000-06:002010-11-24T02:35:44.687-06:00Happy Hump Day Before Thanksgiving<center>We interrupt this post to bring you a special announcement.<br>I would like to send a big "thank you" out to my lil' sis, the most unselfish person I know.. Without you this most annoying and inconvenient head cold would not be possible. LOL.. You know I still love you though. =)<p>Now back to our regularly scheduled posting.<p>So.. are you all ready for Thanksgiving? Will you be traveling or staying close to home? Have you thought about all that you have to be thankful for?<br>For me, this year has been one of new beginnings & self discovery. I have learned that I don't have to be everything to everyone.. and that it is ok to make myself happy first. I would have never imagined my life taking the turns that it has, but I also wouldn't change it if I could.<p>I have quite a lot to be thankful for this year, and I wish that you are able to celebrate the blessings in your life with the ones you love.<br>Our table will be missing one very important person; but he is in my heart. And hopefully they will enjoy some semblance of a Thanksgiving Dinner way over there in Afghanistan.<p>In case I don't make it on tomorrow,<br>I want to wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving.<p>Bisou Bisou.. Mwah!<br><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view&current=DTsiggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/DTsiggie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-9202469390697466352010-11-18T03:07:00.000-06:002010-11-18T04:03:53.751-06:00Happy Thursday!<center>Yep, it's me again.. Two days in a row.. I know, right!? Can you believe it? hehe.. I'm working on getting back into the swing of things.. ;) Writing notes to myself seems to be helping.. That is as long as I remember to read them. LOL<p><br />Since it's Thursday and my boys are on tonight, I thought "What could be better than a little Salvatore eye candy?" =)<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=ian-somerhalder.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/ian-somerhalder.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><i>I loooove his eyes!</i><br>~Eye Candy of the Day~<br>Ian Somerhalder<br>aka Damon Salvatore (the Vampire Diaries)<p><br />Sooo, the weekend is almost here, what do you all have planned?<br>I have taken a few days off from creating so I could work on some of the "behind the scenes" tasks.. Like working on my facebook fan page... (actually, they're not called "fan" pages anymore, but who knows what they are calling them this week.?. business pages? artist pages? or just plain "pages"? lol) Anyways...been working on linking everything up, getting pics uploaded and suggesting to friends... trying to get everything ready for my first giveaway.. <br>(there's a link to my page in the sidebar to the right ;)<br>Hoping to have everything set and in place for "Small Business Saturday".<p><div style="width:300px; height:250px"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday"><img src="http://cdn.vitrue.com/vitrue/amex/images/embedAd.png"/></a></div><br /><p>Will you be joining in the festivities? If you're interested in finding out more about how you can show your support, click on the link above.<p>Well, it's time to get back to work.. =)<br /><p>Have a great day everyone!<p><br />Smoochies! xoxo<br><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=DTsiggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/DTsiggie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-42648570046450686852010-11-16T14:28:00.000-06:002010-11-16T15:01:45.171-06:00Middle of November Already??<center>Instead of closing out the post with eye candy, how 'bout we do something crazy and open up with it. ;)<p><br /><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=smoldering-ed-westwick.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/smoldering-ed-westwick.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br>~Eye Candy of the Day~<br>Ed Westwick aka Chuck Bass<p><br /><br />Cec came over last night and we had some, long overdue and much needed, self indulgent trash tv girl time. hehe.. Now, after one episode, we are hooked on Gossip Girl. And wouldn't you know, Hulu doesn't even have the first 2 seasons.. Looks like I will be searching for the past seasons on dvd and we will just have to make a weekend of it. Between her pregnancy and my sweetie being deployed, I think we have plenty of time to catch up on Dexter too.<p><br />I can't believe how fast this year has gone by.. Just a little over a month before Christmas!?! I have been so busy around here.. I miss the days when I had time and was organized enough to blog at least a few times a week.. lol<p>I am up to my neck in cupcakes and hairbows right now.. Hopefully the weather will cooperate enough this weekend so I can take pics of everything. =)<p><br />Hope y'all have a wonderful week! <br>Mwah! xoxo<br><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=DTsiggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/DTsiggie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-1845424010754680852010-09-14T19:43:00.000-05:002010-09-14T20:21:49.437-05:00Crazy busy....<center>Lots going on here at LCF headquarters lately. ;) Been keeping me super busy.<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=006-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/006-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p><br />I've had several international orders the past few weeks. I always love sending my designs on new adventures to far off places. hehehe<br>Been getting lots of custom orders coming in as well. Love Love Love! The collaboration between my clients and myself is such an exciting process. It is very rewarding to bring their visions to life in my designs.<p>The photo shoot for the new media packs is coming together.. Photographer, models, and location are all ready to go. Now it's just a matter of getting the rest of the pieces designed for the campaign. Which means all electronic and print media must be ready to go by the end of October for the launch.<p><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=011-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/011-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p><br /><br />We will also be relaunching the fanpage with lots of new content. There will be contests, drawings and tons of fun stuff going on over there.<br> One of the new features that I am most excited about is the "Designers Corner". This is where I will promote the designers that use my artisan beads in their creations. All you need to do is send me a pic of your designs and the web address to your shop to be included.<br>Like I said, crazy busy!<p>Thank you all so much for the emails, comments, calls & texts. Your friendship, support and encouragement has kept me going in high gear.... even over the speed bumps. =)<br>I will keep you all updated as things progress.<p>Big Huggs!<br><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=DTsiggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/DTsiggie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-56493464623594327282010-09-11T12:03:00.000-05:002010-09-11T12:39:15.254-05:00Reflections<center>It constantly amazes me how life works itself out.<br>I don't regret the decisions I have made over the course of mine. Each and every one has played a part in bringing me directly to where I am now. I believe we get exactly what we need, good or bad, when we need it.<br>Same with the relationships in our lives. Some are lasting, they grow and change over the course of a lifetime and some are only temporary but still important.<br>No single person or experience defines us... but the sum total of all makes us who we are.<p>Take care of yourself first and foremost.<br>Huggs,<br><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=DTsiggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/DTsiggie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-26684587430933789992010-06-12T18:00:00.000-05:002010-06-12T19:27:45.455-05:00I'm Back..<center>Hi everyone!<br><br />Well, this is my first post in over 4 months. Sorry for such a long hiatus. It seems just as we were picking up momentum here, things came crashing down. I'm not going to get into the who, what, how and why of it all.. Circumstances being what they were, I didn't feel much like sharing. But....<br /><p><b>I am back now and ready to get this blog going again!</b><p><br />In the coming week you will be seeing some changes around here.<br>So excuse the mess while I clear the cobwebs. And when the dust settles we'll have a fresh new place to chat about all of our <i>transformations.</i><br /><p>Big Huggs!<br>Tonya</center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865384045045201855.post-14595585675158666332010-02-04T22:38:00.000-06:002011-01-18T07:56:53.688-06:00Making progress..<center>Hi all!<br />Having a very productive week over here..<br />Filling orders and now working on a custom order of Caramel Apple beadies.<br /><br />Annnnd I am making lots of progress in the bathroom.<br />Got the cabinets, counter, and walls finished..<br /><br /><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=004-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/004-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I am so excited about how well the counter turned out.. It was a little fussy at times (or maybe that was me that was a fussy.. haha) but for the most part it was pretty easy.<br /><br /><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=011-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/011-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Wanna know how I did it?<br /><br /><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=013-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/013-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />With this little box of goodies. :)<br /><br />Box of tiles - $11.00<br />Can of ORB - $2.97<br /><u>Caulk - $2.97</u><br /> $16.94 for a brand new bathroom vanity<br />And the best part.. I did it all on my own!<br />Yay Me!<br /><br />Remember where I started..<br /><br /><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=bathbefore.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/bathbefore.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Now I have to do the floors and replace the baseboards, doors & casings. <br />Maybe I will get started on that this weekend.<br /><br />~*~*~*~*~*~*~<br /><br /><u>Quote of the day</u><br /><I>“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” ~ William Shakespeare</I><br /><br /> <u>“Eye Candy” of the day</u><br /><br /><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=the-rock-20071106-334960.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/the-rock-20071106-334960.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><I>Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson</I><br /><br />Have a great night!<br />Big Huggs,<br /><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/?action=view¤t=DTsiggie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/smallwood3703/DTsiggie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1