Thank you all for my birthday gifts!

Earlier this month was my birthday!  I got some really nice gifts and well wishes from my friends and family.  I love you guys!  Thanks everyone for your thoughtfulness. The poncho from Pat (yes they are back in style and I've been wanting one), the travel journal and cowboy boot luggage tag from Jackie (can't wait to use them), the handmade rivoli pendant necklace from Colleen My. (love the colors and sparkle), the enamel piece necklace from Colleen Mc. (so cool!), the Pistol Annies CD from Tanya (got to love gals and their guns), my red sports jacket from my brother and nephew (need it for my running....yes I'm back at it). Mom and Dad, thanks for the ipad2(you guys rock!).  Starbucks even gave me a free drink (pumpkin spice latte was my choice....yummy!).  You all mean more to me than you know.  Thank you!!

Thanks to all the Veterans!

On this Veteran's Day, I want to thank all those who served our country in our armed forces and for your willingness to make sacrifices for our country.  Special thanks to my father who served 26 years in the military.

Jiffy Jewelry time!

My masterpiece

My masterpiece

My masterpiece

This is one of my favorite Jiffy Jewelry classes!  We used some of Colleen's new handmade enamel pieces.  Aren't they vibrant and colorful!  All these pieces were so fun to make and so easy peasy.  Thanks Colleen for another super class!

Patsy's masterpiece

June's masterpiece

No more "Cone of Shame"

Yesterday Bisquit got her stitches removed finally after 2 weeks with that irritating cone on her.  She somehow got used to it, if you can say that. Here's she trying to play with her toy.......so determined.  Next, is what she looks like after 2 weeks of wearing that cone......can we say bad hair day? Glad that's over with!  She is doing well now.  First thing she did when we got home is roll in the grass.  She's a trooper!

One sick puppy.......

Right after surgery at home......not liking that cone.

My poor Bisquit.  She had surgery yesterday to remove some moles mostly on her legs. They were irritating her and she kept licking them.  Doc says they are not cancerous but just something that starts to grow on some dogs as they get older.  She had a rough night but we made it through.  She hates the cone she has to wear but is getting better maneuvering around with it on. Two weeks of this for her but we are looking at the bright side for a better life without those irritating moles. Hang in there girl.

Trying to enjoy the morning......
her favorite thing to do lay on the patio.

Copper Skull Necklace

 I love Halloween!  So I convinced my jewelry teacher to have a Halloween type jewelry class this month. And boy did she have a "spooktacular" one for us.  This skull pendant is made of copper, an acrylic skull, and handmade rivets. I loved making this piece with the sawing of the copper, texturizing, and making the rivets (although it took me a long while to make the rivets and had to tag team with the teacher).  I know I complained somewhat about using the jewelers saw and broke the blade 3 times (sorry!), but I do like experiencing and learning new techniques. The look of the skull crashing out of the copper adds to this "spooky" theme. This one of my favorite pieces!  Thanks Colleen for another awesome class. Happy Halloween everyone!

One Drunk Puppy.......

Went to a wine tasting event at the Silverton Hotel this evening.  Proceeds go to the SPCA. Anything to help the animals is always a good cause.  In addition to the numerous wines to taste, there was a silent auction, appetizers, music, and more wines to taste.  I found the one wine I absolutely love......Orange Moscato.....so delicious!  Don't you love the slogan they used, "One Drunk Puppy"?