Beads , Hooks ,Stones,Wire Wraping ....Finding what you need to make Jewelry

Making your own jewelry can be fun and less expensive than buying it from the stores. Plus, it's exactly the right look for you.

After all you made it. This hobby can be as cheap or expensive as you care to make it. Today the public can buy almost anything the business dealer can. You have thousands of choices to pick from. I like to find beads and clasp on purses. As well as not throwing away those broken necklaces you have .Take a look and  you might be surprise to see the beads ,chains rings and all are reusasble.Just take it apart and  there you are. Great way to go green and make something for you or gift for someone else. I strongly believe that a recycled gift is great. It makes me feel like that person not only gave me something they took the time to make but that they thought about me as they were making it .What better feeling is there than that?!! This is also something you can do with your kids; Granny would just love something her grandchild took time to make them.

So here we go .Finding beads online is no problem,but you have to think before you buy .Some are not what you want or they are smaller than you realized, Seed beads are usually cheap and you get a good amount .Yet they are SEED beads .Those little things are small and easy to lose. So be informed and do a little research before you spend money on something you will end up scattering all over and losing them.

Here are some sites I look at when thinking about buying supplies.

 http://www.amazon.com/ 

You can do a search for beads or jewelry making and get lots of wonderful things to look at .

They offer kits as well. They have charms, chain, thread beads tools hooks, stands and just about anything you can think of.

http://www.firemountaingems.com/

This site has   huge selection of beads cords, settings, stones, ring.... I could go on and on.

They have a $ 1 sale and under on over a hundred beads. This site is one of my favorite because it is a joy to look at and they give free instructions on making jewelry as well. For those that like to scrapbook they have Elements for you to look at . This site is massive. Tools, videos, cords, 14 k gold ring for you to create you r own. It just goes on and on. This is a must look at for the crafter. Better yet, they will send you a free catalog in the mail and you can grab a cup of coffee and droll... I mean browse all the products curled up in your chair.

http://www.gets.cn/

I have not ordered from this site and just discovered it today .It is like Fire Mountain. There are so much to see here I was tempted to stop writing this post and start looking ...but I will resist.... For a while anyway.

They offer not only beads but chains ,charms, jump rings, jewelry bags, fresh water pearls, lamp work ,Polymer Clay , knitted wire....on and on. all the supplies and tools you need . I am defiantly going to be exploring this site soon. well right after I get done with this post ,  lovely  beads  here I come ............

http://www.buybead.com/

This site is not a visually pretty as others. That usually turns me away. I like pretty not outdated. But I still feel it is worth looking at. They have chain by the foot, clasp, beads, toggles, crimp, wire guardians basically your ends and chains kind of stuff to create necklaces, bracelet..Those kinds of things

http://www.brightlingsbeads.com/

This site is full of shinny things that sparkle in the sun. Lovely site to look at .The have a design section to show you how to make beautiful; things. Clear direction that includes all the things you need to make the project as well. They offer books and kits for those interested .Watch, wire, chain, brass, gem, glass, gold filled; bone......  loads of different material beads to choose from. Another site I will be drooling over, and yes I mean drooling.....

http://www.ureternity.com/allprods.php

Now if you are not really interested in making your own or just need something special fast this site is full of bling bling.great pieces to choose from and all occasions styles you could ever want. This site is for the girl that says ' Look at me' (like my youngest .she will love this site) from necklaces, purses, shoes, bracelets rings, to tiaras it's all there. I will enjoy looking with my daughter and after the 5th “oh my, I love that “from her I will wish I never showed her the site .lol

http://www.goldpalace.com/

This site has something for everyone. Below are clickable categories you can click and go to the site page.

Necklace - Earring sets	Bangles	Necklaces	Earrings	Pendants	Rings and Bands
Gold bracelets	Gold Anklets	Gold Tikka	Diamond Jewelry	Men's Gold Jewelry	Children's Gold Jewelry
Gold Watches	Gold Chains	Religious	Miscellaneous	Nose Pins	Waist Chains
Ear Chains	Silver Jewelry	Beads And Stones	Non Gold - Religious Murtis	White Gold Jewelry	All Categories

 And last, not because I can't find anymore but I need to look and give this post a break!

http://www.fusionbeads.com/

Here you find all the ends, middles, clasp, cones, bangles, wires, tips, crimps ........................on and on.

They also feature how to, techniques and inspiration projects for you to look at .I like to get good ideas and inspiration from artist and this site has plenty artist sharing.

There are just so many inspiring sites that not only sell the supplies but give the instruction to make this great jewelry.  Have posted more pictures below of some of the great things you can find online.

Well there it is. Never give up continue looking for those fab,bling bling, girly, creative creations that inspire you to create beautiful things for you and your friends!!

Enjoy the sites and as always have

Fun Doing What You Love and Love What You are Doing!!

These images do not belong to me. They are the property of the site / owner of the supplies. If you own any of these images and want them taken down, please email me and I will remove them from this blog.

Cold Porcelain Recipe Instructions With Pictures

Cold Porcelain Recipe Instructions With Pictures









APPLES AND PUMPKIN
BASKET MADE WITH
COLD PORCELAIN

I finally got around to writing my CP method .And being a picture as well as written learner, I have made a pdf file with lots of images to show you how to make Cp my way. By no means am I saying mine is the best.Just that I have not found a better one that I can work with . Everyone is different and cook different so this might not be the one for you .But give it a try and see what you can create using this free pdf recipe !

The picture  above is made with Cp and still not dry yet .Just to give you an idea of what you can do with Cp.

Please do not claim this pdf as yours. The recipe is one I have had for years and Over that time I changed it to suit my method of recipe making madness. Feel free to post this pdf online or print it out . All I ask is you give credit or just a thank you .

Click the link below to go to the pdf  of  Cold Porcelain Recipe Instructions With Pictures

http://www.scribd.com/doc/52976927/Cold-Porcelain-Recipe-Instructions-With-Pictures

 I hope you find this helpful and remember

Have fun doing what you Love and Love what you are doing!!

ENJOY!

Rana And Froggy and HER



Froggy on top ,Rana
under him



Lucy and Erica (my youngest)

Here are my 2 babies . We love them the same as our 2 girls and I like to think my daughters love them the same . They get alot of attention from us and are happy with the way things are .... or were.
We had a new dog added to the family ( my oldest one is taking her when she moves out is oh say about 40 years, snicker)  She is not a small dog and as we have hard wood floors she tends to be clumsy. She is a good dog and still acts like a puppy. She can look at you with those big eyes and usually get what she wants.
Rana hates her and Froggy likes her sometimes ,but Lucy really doesn't care either way. All in all it has been interesting in our house with the .'no Lucy you cant tear up the chew toy, 'calm down Lucy,stop turning in circles. and my favorite. " LUCY!! Stop running over Frog and Rana!!" LOL yes it has been a trip but we love her and I suppose Rana will come to lov....well torlerate her after a while .....................................................................or not!!

HGE almost killed my pet (Baby)

Froggy just got bath and now resting

MY youngest daughter  ( Erica ) with Froggy
the next morning  letting me rest

I have been gone for sometime . Mostly because my Frog(my dog,umm excuse  me ,my baby ) all of a sudden  started vomiting and passing (gross) jelly like clots of blood . Now I know that he is past the parvo age ( adult dogs can still get it) and the only thing it could be is poison..... but no it wasn't. The vet (at 1 am in the morning ) gave him a bag of fluids and allot of shots.He was so cold and scared ,but he didn't have any energy to do more that lay there. The vet stayed there for hours and I think he was sure frog would die by morning.At one point I looked at him and told him ' The problem is that Froggy is like one of my children.' The vet looked at me a second and then he got a book and looked up what he was sure frog had. It was breed and age specific  . Froggy was at the right age and was one of the breeds this can happen to .It is not common and it mimics parvo almost to the letter.It was HGE Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis.


 It happened so fast and within one hour Froggy was  on his death bed and I was struggling with the decision (b4 the vet trip) to put him to sleep.
One minute he was playing and he turned around and looked at me and my oldest daughter and started vomiting foam . He did this for about  minutes and my daughter took him outside  It was within minutes she got him back in and said 'he just fell over , and when I picked him up he just collapsed in my arms'  She and I was worried at that point. I made him a bed by me and places plastic bag under his cover for easier clean up. I would say within   minutes he started passing blood.It looked like jelly clumps and fluid blood. To the vet we went . He got dehydrated very fast and that was the first thing that would have killed him. The vet hooked him up to iv and over 2 hrs later Froggy was doing a little better . He was still passing a little blood but no loner vomiting ( he got a shot for that) he was able to stand up and  urinate (allot due to fluids) but wanted to be held.By the time we got home he was  only having to urinate but no more blood or vomiting. He got a fast warm bath,clean covers ( well until he peed on them ,but that was ok he got more) and was snuggled up to me on our chair. We took him back to the vet the next day and the vet looked at him in my arms and said .' that is not the same dog I saw last night.' He was surprised that Frog had lived, but I like to think that the love we have for him helped him want to live and the praying helped most of all.
http://www.vetinfo.com/hge-dogs-explained.html
HGE or Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis is a disease that hits quickly and can be fatal if not treated immediately. Veterinarians and pet owners remain frustrated by Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis because symptoms appear rapidly and often without explanation. A perfectly healthy dog will be fine one moment and then seriously ill the next.
The problem with Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis is that there is no known cause. Experts believe there might be a link between this disease and a loss of beneficial bacteria in the intestines. What is known is that fluids leak from blood vessels within the intestines and exit through the rectum.

Common Symptoms of HGE

Most cases of this acute gastroenteritis begin rapidly with explosive bloody diarrhea. The dog may also experience:

• Dehydration
• Depression
• Lack of appetite
• Lethargy
• Nausea and vomiting

In many cases, the dehydration occurs later after diarrhea and vomiting drain the body of fluids. Urgent treatment is required to keep the dog from slipping into shock.
Other illnesses share these common symptoms, so it's important to seek veterinary advice. Dogs with Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis will survive if they receive immediate treatment.

Breeds Commonly Affected by Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis

Most cases of HGE occur in young dogs, ages two to five. It is prevalent in toy and miniature dog breeds, particularly:

• Dachshunds   ( my dogs)
• Miniature poodles
• Schnauzers
• Yorkshire terriers

These dogs are generally high strung and easily stressed and that may be another factor in the disease.

How Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Is Diagnosed

A veterinarian will test an animal with bloody diarrhea and vomiting for HGE by completing a number of tests. The most important is a blood test. Animals with Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis will have unusual packed cell volume (PCV) levels. A healthy dog's PCV is 37 to 55 percent. In a dog with Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis, the PCV rises over 60 percent.

Treatments Your Veterinarian Will Use to End HGE

Once Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis is diagnosed, intravenous fluids are critical to saving a dog's life. It's important to get the dog properly hydrated to prevent shock. Your animal's veterinarian will hook up an intravenous fluid therapy program that lasts until your dog's diarrhea and vomiting end.
Food is restricted for at least 24 hours or until the diarrhea ends. Medications to stop the nausea may be offered. Antibiotics to kill off any bacteria irritating the intestinal lining will be offered.
A dog remains in a veterinary hospital for several days. During this time, bland foods are offered in small portions to rebuild the dog's appetite and provide important nutrients. Many vets find plain canned pumpkin is very effective in stopping diarrhea, so that is often offered to dogs.

Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Prevention

There really is no way to prevent Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis because no one knows why it occurs. It is important to recognize the symptoms and seek immediate veterinary care if your dog is showing symptoms of Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis.
Some experts believe that it can be beneficial to switch your dog's food following a case of Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis. There is that chance that a food allergy caused Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis. If your dog eats beef foods, switch to lamb or chicken. There is no guarantee that this will prevent future cases, however.

 

Read more: HGE: Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis in Dogs Explained




We have another dog that is the same breed and age as Fog and they are rarely separated .Her name is Rana (frog in Spanish ) She would not leave him once we got him settled..My oldest took her to her room and when her back was turned Rana ran for the door and got in  my lap right beside Frog and refused to leave him she was that way for about a week then she started  staying away in other parts of the house.
I has been a few weeks but I still get scared and he still refuses to be away from me for very long. I watch  him and think of how we almost lost him and it hurts my heart.
When a grown man 2 grown women and 1 young woman show up at the vet's office at 1 am  it means you have not only a sick pet , you have a member of the family that will not  ." go softly into the night.'