TOOT TOOT!!!....ALL ABOARD!!

I'm heading off tomorrow to Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada, for a friend's wedding.

It's going to be a bit of a whirlwind....work in the morning, head to the airport for a flight from London - Toronto - Halifax (the trains are going on strike tomorrow so I have no idea how/if it will affect air travel), arrive in Halifax and stay overnight, drive across Nova Scotia to reach Tatamagouche, wedding Saturday evening, stay overnight at the Train Station Inn, get up early and drive back across Nova Scotia, fly home from Halifax - Montreal - London on Sunday morning.

Whew...I'm tired just writing that!

The Train Station Inn is a really neat place to stay....these are our accommodations:



Check out their link, and read the story...the innkeeper was only 18 when he bought the defunct train station, and has turned it into a very successful business! Great job!

The other really nice thing is that I made the bride's jewellery, and also for myself and one of the bridesmaids...it's so nice to contribute to a happy day in some small way.

I'm very excited....it's sure to be a great time!

Digital Scrapbooking....how fun is this????

Well, those of you who know me, know I do not need another hobby/addiction/compulsion...but I have to admit that I'm just a bit "over the top" since I've discovered digital scrapbooking.

Now of course, this is only new to ME....(I tend to be a bit slow picking up on new trends, LOL).

I've done some family photos....but I want to show you some pages I've made for my lampwork beads.


Both of these are currently available for purchase in my Etsy shop.

Wordless Wednesday...Beautiful Beadweaving in B&W

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TOONIE TUESDAY...ONE DAY ONLY!!

Woohoo!!

Today is Toonie Tuesday in my iCraft.ca shop!!

I've listed 9 lampwork focal beads, each at $2.00, buy one, buy them all!!

I don't discount my lampwork beads any other time of the year, so stock up today!

Sale is only for Tuesday, June 16....once they're gone, they're gone at this price!

Have fun!

Metal Monday

Metal, whether precious or base, can be cold-worked, forged, cast, welded...so many techniques!

Here are a few pieces I've selected for this week's "Metal Monday"...metalsmiths rejoice!

By crowsnestmountain, these beautiful "Spring Stacked Rings"...

By Jewelry Without Borders, this fabulous Lapis Cabochon Pendant...

By CanadianRockies, these stunning turquoise hand-forged earrings...

These are all truly one of a kind, handmade pieces. Be sure to browse their shops and pick up a special gift for yourself or someone you care about!

Featured Friday Artisan...Beau Monde

Today I am featuring a wonderful jewellery artisan....Beau Monde of Toronto, Ontario.

Her iCraft.ca shop is full of fabulous pieces of handmade jewellery, and I'll show you some, but to see them all you must visit her shop.

Beau Monde's jewellery pieces are created with unusual findings, vintage beads, vintage redux, precious metals, gemstones and Swarovski crystals.

She creates jewellery that is elegant, yet funky, colourful and vibrant with a sense of fun and whimsy.

How about this "Uptown Hippie" necklace?

Or what about these pretty "Lilia" earrings?

Here's what one customer says about Beau Monde:

"Gorgeous earrings, so beautiful!! Excellent quality items, very well created and great customer service from this seller!! "

Browse around her shop...feast your eyes on the fabulous jewellery, and if something strikes your fancy I'm positive you would be happy with your purchase!

Wordless Wednesday...What Others Have Made With My Lampwork Beads

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