Pray for Kate

I was all ready to put on some pictures of beads, but my heart is hurting for this little girl I don't know.  I came across a blog last week that mentioned this little girl named Kate.  Here is the link to her journal http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mcraekate/journal  I have read a couple pages of the journal written by her parents, and just cry.  I can't imagine going through something like this. I look at my 5 year old little girl who will be starting Kindergarten this year, as Kate should be, and can't imagine what it would be like if she had cancer.  I looked through the pictures of her and just cried and cried.  I am posting this because of the last entry written on her journal page.  They really need prayer and I believe the Lord can heal this little girl.  Please pray for her...

New Technique

So I have started a new hobby ~ like I need another one right?  I have started stamping cards and scrapbooks.  I have been watching some YouTube videos on people making cards and different techniques (very cool, creative videos on there)  Anyway someone was demonstrating using these alcohol inks and how it sticks to nonporous materials.  I wondered how it would look on some beads, so I gave it a try.  I think it turned out pretty cool and can't wait to try some new colors.  I got some purple, yellow, orange and some gold and silver metallic.  Here is the link to the copper/gold beads

I made a set with a set of beads and paired it with some vermeil gold and copper pearls.

What do ya think?  Have a great weekend.

Vacation Pictures

In case you want to take a look at some pictures from our summer and our most recent trip to Chicago ~ here ya go ... http://redigersummer.shutterfly.com/

Here is a new bracelet that I made and added to my website here.  Below are some new boro sets I just added as well.

I'm back!

We are back from Chicago and what a trip. 

I have lots of photos to get around for you from the trip to beads and jewelry.  The sun is shining, so hopefully later I can get some pictures listed for you.

I just finalized my last show for the fall/winter.  I will be at Galena beads in just a MONTH.  Wow, can't believe it is only a month until September.  Be sure to check out my upcoming shows list.

Be back later!

I decided to hold off on showing what I have been working on.  I want to make a few more examples and don't have time before we leave for Chicago.  I do have some new flower beads to show you though.  I made a few more tonight, so might be able to show those to you as well.  I am working on my fall schedule with all the bead stores and have most of them listed on my website, so check it out if you are local.

Boring Blogger

So sorry for being such a boring blogger this last week.  I do have something new and fun to show, but of course it's cloudy and no sun for a good picture.  We have had such wonderful weather this July.   We are leaving on Thursday to take a little trip to Chicago.  Kind of throwing this trip together at the last minute, but wanted to do something with the kids before school starts on the 26th.  We are going to Shedd's, 6 flags and Chicago Bears Family day training camp on Saturday, plus a few other things.  

Hopefully I can get a picture of what I am working on before I leave.