http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal Carole's Designs at Work Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:51:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/personal/happy-halloween/ Thank God for little gifts...even though the weather has been just horrible, I have added my third Award of the year to my wall. Below are pictures from Oak Park and Des Plaines...I do not have a picture from Park Ridge....I need to get on that! http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/tutorials/i-am-3-for-3/ The Megan's...friends for life! ( My Megan is on the left) http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/personal/megans-first-recital/ http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/neck-wear/new-goddess-collection/ I cannot believe it it is here, the last day of 2007. This is the year I found Etsy, which boosted my sales and my creativity. It is an amazing place, full of talented artists and crafters, and you have to keep on your toes, to keep up ... http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/personal/last-day-of-2007/ http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/personal/merry-christmas/ Heather is giving away a $40 gift certificate to my Etsy shop All you have to do is post a funny face picture in your post...come on....its easy and will make you laugh!!!! We all need a laugh, and jewelry!! Good luck! http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/tutorials/hurry-on-over-to-omshs-blog/ If you have not received your invite.... Saturday, December 8th 6:00-9:00 p.m. I will of coarse be serving drinks and appetizers e-mail me for more info! http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/personal/date-for-2nd-annual-open-house/ including Jake, who we adopted in April...he is just, well, big and sweet!! http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/tutorials/they-grow-up-so-quickly/ 6 years ago minus one week, my daughter was born. I remember that morning, my mother was visiting from Tennessee, and Megan, Jack and myself were all snug and safe in our bed, together, resting after our first week with a newborn......Megan was one week old that day. My Mother ... http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/personal/please-do-not-forget-what-happenedand-those-that-are-still-not-home/ New fall earrings. http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/tutorials/i-loved-designing-these/ I cannot believe she is 6 already!! You are growing up way too fast! Today has been a busy day, besides it being my daughters birthday, it was my sons first day of pre-school. http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/personal/happy-birthday-megan/ Solemn~ I have lost my entire jewelry portfolio I have lost all the pictures from CHRISTMAS 2006, Ryans Birthday, Our anniversary........... I have lost 2 computers full of memories and growth...both with my children and my art Thank God disasters do not take away your memories and because that is all I have ... http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/personal/i-lost-so-much-in-the-flood-last-thursday/ I had a lot of fun searching for the perfect beads for this commission...it took me over a week to find them...and well, I ordered way to many of these gemstones...I guess I will have to make something for myself..darn! http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/neck-wear/ruby-in-fuschitezoisite-commission/ This is addicting!! Inspire Love Shine http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/wrist-wear/more-fun-with-stamping/ Here is the beginning of my new find...stamping http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/ear-wear/fun-with-stamping/ Sorry I havent posted in a while...I was not able to upload pics... I will have to catch up! http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/neck-wear/testing/ when we get a new white door!! http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/personal/what-we-do-around-here/ http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/personal/need-i-say-more/ I designed these 3 necklaces for a group of awesome Realtors! They consist of Natural Icy Blue Kyanite, Black Onyx, and Karen Hill Tribe silver beads. These Kyanite beads just thrilled me when I opened the package...they are sooo gorgeous!!! http://caroleaxiumdesigns.com/journal/neck-wear/commission-for-real-estate-partners/