tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19235597890078004882024-03-13T10:31:10.393-04:00Lived in Life...living CreativelySharing ideas to get the creative juices flowing!Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-70960205931674763072012-09-01T00:54:00.000-04:002012-09-02T20:45:31.587-04:00Challenge of Travel Blog HopTime has slipped through my fingers so quickly.<br />
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I had the most amazing visit with my friends.....a post to come about our "Put a Bird On It" theme. School starts next week so my time has been absorbed with school preparations.<br />
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But today, it is about the Challenge of Travel Blog Hop<br />
My country of inspiration: Zimbabwe<br />
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My problem continues to be to focus. I had so many ideas floating through my head (and still do).<br />
I was intrigued by the color and organic shapes.<br />
The flowers that I found while researching were gorgeous.<br />
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Another note I would like to add. I had the extreme pleasure to go to the local art museum to see a glass exhibit by <a href="http://www.bentre.com/sitepage.cfm">Howard Ben Tre´</a>. Fabulous. But what was so poignant to me what his 10 minute video about inspiration. The timeliness couldn't have been better. I tend to get caught up in literal inspiration and he talked about inspiration from your surroundings and how it can gently influence your work. I think I tend to over think it and try to make a very obvious literal connection. And he taught me that I don't........in ten minutes no less! I tried to go with my gut on developing these pieces. And trust that the inspiration from Zimbabwe would be there. <br />
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For the earrings, the texture of the fabric felt right. The colors felt right. The need to have the design pull you into the center felt right......just like the beautiful detail in the flowers.<br />
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The bangles. The combination of beads, wires, fibers and in an organic way just flowed.<br />
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I need to preface the following pictures. Sadly I waited to the last minute to photograph and man am I regretting that. I need to go and study other blogs and how they display and photograph their jewelry. I do apologize for these photos.<br />
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Right now I am really into bangles and this is a combination of techniques and to be honest, I love the very organic feel of this grouping.<br />
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To Fellow Challenge of Travel Blog Hoppers.......I can't wait to stop by and check out your creative endeavors.</div>
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Be sure to check out the other fabulous participants. It has been very inspiring!</div>
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<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 110px;">Cindy Wilson</td><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 324px;"><u><a href="http://www.mommysdreamcreations.blogspot.com/" style="color: #336699;">http://www.mommysdreamcreations.blogspot.com</a></u></td><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 106px;">Europe</td><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 203px;">Norway</td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 110px;">Kathleen Lange Klik</td><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 324px;"><u><a href="http://modernnaturestudio.blogspot.com/" style="color: #336699;">http://ModernNatureStudio.blogspot.com</a></u></td><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 106px;">Europe</td><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 203px;">Poland</td></tr>
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<tr><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 110px;">Elsie Deliz-Fonseca</td><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 324px;"><u><a href="http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com/" style="color: #336699;">http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com</a></u></td><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 106px;">Europe</td><td nowrap="nowrap" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 20px; text-align: center; width: 203px;">Spain</td></tr>
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A new inspiration. Hope to develop some jewelry from this dried blooming tea flower.</div>
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<br />Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-2450115974148077312012-08-17T07:00:00.000-04:002012-08-17T07:00:14.069-04:00BalanceMy two older kids and I went for a hike this morning. We were surrounded by light filtering in through the canopy of leaves above, birds talking to one another, discoveries of various plant life and then we saw this.<br />
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Quite simply put, I think it means Balance.<br />
As our summer winds down and the flexibility that we have with time dwindles......I will once again have to deal with Balance. <br />
Balancing my time.<br />
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This is not a new struggle, nor am I the only one. <br />
Hope you have a well balanced day!Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-71135710234714571952012-08-15T07:00:00.000-04:002012-08-15T07:00:17.430-04:00Hiking through NatureNot like I needed an excuse to go hiking, but my Ode to Nature class is definitely making me be more aware of my daily choices so that I soak in as much nature as possible.<br />
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Hiking in the woods I discovered these beauties. Simple and pure. Always amazed at natures creations. The curl of the flower, the shape of a pod, the delicate flower blooming beneath the massive trees.<br />
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<br />Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-68251005212027629252012-08-14T07:00:00.000-04:002012-08-14T07:00:09.266-04:00Slow and Steadyoh my goodness. The ideas are flooding my brain. I want to do them ALL.... right now. But slow and steady...or at least steady is the course I need to go.<br />
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Working on my collections for the Ode to Nature Class. Boy, Alisa sure makes it look easy to take those gorgeous photos! This was my attempt this morning after my morning walk. I grabbed some scissors and snagged these after I did my 50 minutes of walking. But the lighting just didn't quite cut it. I was trying to use natural lighting and with a storm fast approaching I had limited resources.<br />
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These wild grapes are growing on the edge of our property! </div>
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My collecting also included a tick! Thankfully I took care of it before it got serious with me.</div>
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I am continuing to work on my birds for the big swap next week.</div>
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I can't even tell you how much fun these little birds are.</div>
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I am also working on some swag for my friends.</div>
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Here are all of the pieces framed.</div>
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Each piece has a story. I love how I can look at this and be instantly transported to that August night and the feeling of friendship.</div>
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This year, the lovely ladies are making a road trip to me! I can't even tell you how thrilled, honored and excited I am to have them here. To show them my place. </div>
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This year it is "Put a Bird On It." </div>
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My friend Kim is from Portland and last summer she was telling us about her inspiration for her contribution to the 2x3 swap, the extremely funny, <a href="http://www.ifc.com/portlandia/videos/portlandia-put-a-bird-on-it">Portlandia</a>. Click on the link to watch the 1:51 episode of "Put a Bird On It." </div>
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I have had a ridiculous amount of fun with my birds. Here is a start of my swap. Ladies....if you are reading this swap, stop now......unless you want to see a sneak peek. I will be continuing to work on this quirky birds today.</div>
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<br />Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-39143171994480917542012-08-12T07:30:00.000-04:002012-08-12T07:30:00.290-04:00Beach FindsI am taking Alisa Burke's <a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/online-classes/products/ode-to-nature-online-class">ode-to-nature-online-class</a> and she has asked us to consider some questions. One of them being, what is your favorite way to be in nature. For me, without a doubt, is to be near water. It has always been a place where I feel very comfortable and a place I seek out. As a child we would spend many days during the summer at my Grandparent's cabin on Lake Huron. It was perfect. Hot, summer days cooling off in the crystal clear lake. Cool, windy days surfing in the big waves (still a favorite). Long walks on the beach with my entire family. There was no nudging to go for a walk. We all enjoyed it. It makes me sad to think about the generation that is plugged into electronics. To this day I seek out the water. Sitting at the waters edge with a book or journal. Walking along the shore in any temperature or weather condition. The noise from the water helps drown out the thoughts, clears my mind in a meditative way and then, before I know it....an idea, a solution, a calm, a restorative feeling settles in.<br />
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Yesterday my husband and I went to the beach. To walk. To soak in the sights and the sounds. To collect beach treasures. This is what we found.<br />
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Morning walk on Lake Michigan.<br />
Not our usual spot. Very quiet and lots of bigger rocks/boulders.<br />
The waves crashing in.<br />
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Flowers from Zimbabwe.</div>
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<br />Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-74350489981501763372012-08-09T08:00:00.000-04:002012-08-09T08:00:09.805-04:00zimbabweLooks like I am headed to Zimbabwe, at least virtually through the Challenege of Travel Blog Hop!<br />
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Let the research begin! I seriously love research. I would jump at the chance to go back to college!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The flag was adopted April 18, 1980. Green,
yellow, red and black are the official colors of the ZANU PF, and
Pan-Africanism. The white triangle represents peace, and its black edge the
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I also did a little research about the influence Zimbabwe has had on artists past and present. <span style="color: #262626;">Many
European artists like Modigliani and Picasso were greatly inspired by African
art and surprisingly stone art from Zimbabwe. </span></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Evidence is surfacing that Picasso was also influenced by Shona sculpture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Shona sculptors are very talented
indigenous people of Zimbabwe. They are visionaries who are inspired by both
traditional mythology (I am fascinated by mythology) and as well as their own creative expressions. Their
stone sculptures reveal the African link and their strong mystical heritage
ties to ancestral-spirits guides. The Shona sculptors believe that the rocks
are shaped by the will of the spirit within the rock and that the spirit
transforms the rock during the sculpturing process. Inspired by spiritual
beliefs, folk lore and modern life, Shona sculpture is a unique form of
artistic expression. The stone creations, which are expressions of Zimbabweans’
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I just started Alisa Burke's newest class <a href="http://www.shopalisaburke.com/collections/online-classes/products/ode-to-nature-online-class">Ode to Nature</a>. Love her!<div>
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<br />Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-49812757798898893582012-08-01T14:36:00.000-04:002012-08-01T14:36:24.432-04:00TravelI am just like so many out there.......loves to travel, would like to travel more, inspired by other cultures! So I jumped at the opportunity to participate in a challenge, a travel related challenge. I selected a country....Africa. Asked to be surprised to my region, I will find out next week. And my challenge will be to research the assigned area and to create an accessory that is inspired by this region. Who doesn't love a challenge. Who doesn't need a challenge to think outside of the box. This will be fun.<br />
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Recently I have started to work on some class proposals. One of them is a combination of art history, international locales and an art project to go with it. I am studying Matisse in Morocco. I have to say I am loving it. LOVING it! My back ground is art history/studio art, so this feels so comfortable for me. When we lived in Minnesota I participated in a program with the schools that partnered with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, called Adventures in Art. It is fabulous. Parent volunteers learn about various pieces of art (art is grouped together in a theme) and then go back and teach this in the schools. I always created an art project to go with the art. It was fun to develop and to teach. Kids love it. So, I definitely have an affinity for this thought process. Don't you just love it when everything ties in together. It reinforces that you are on the right path, at least the right path for the moment.<br />
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"You are Exactly where you are Supposed to be."<br />
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For me, right now. That is making art. Getting back to the blog. Both feel right.Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-78439948382721792582011-11-10T23:50:00.000-05:002011-11-10T23:50:13.735-05:00Super Hip Chic MomNo, sadly I am not referring to myself...but MY Mom!<br />
I called her yesterday all excited about the Washi Tape technique (see last post) and my iPhone 4 totting Mom said, "oh yeah....i forgot all about that technique." what???! Apparently super hip chic Mom learned of this technique awhile ago and failed to share this with me, hmpf! Fortunately, I am big enough and got over it.........<br />
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Spent the afternoon at a librarian meeting at the ever fabulous Horizon Bookstore in downtown Traverse City. We got to spend a couple of hours hearing about some wonderful children's books. I will highlight some of those over the weekend. Then I got to shop for some books......even better.<br />
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My evening was filled with glazing, and more glazing.......fairy houses, pendants, jewlery bits. Can't wait to load the kiln in the morning to get these pieces fired. Then I can share here.Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-65014657220035173412011-11-09T14:37:00.000-05:002011-11-09T14:37:59.427-05:00some things to think aboutSo, the other day I read about a new book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Celebrating-Friendship-Mary-Anne-Radmacher/dp/1573244805/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320355413&sr=1-1">Us, Celebrating the Power of Friendship</a> on friendship at <a href="http://christinemasonmiller.com/">Christine Mason Miller's</a> blog. At first glance I thought, hmmm not a bad idea. But the more I think about it, I love it! As I worked at the library today, watching kids interact, girls in particular...some interactions were positive and others....not so positive. Then thinking about my sixteen year-old daughter and her teenage relationships made me realize, this book is NEEDED. If we can teach girls to work on friendships from an early age we can help foster healthy relationships for a lifetime.<br />
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Another fun thing I found on a blog was how to make Washi Tape....ooooohhhhhhhh my goodness.....genius! Check out <a href="http://www.crafttestdummies.com/craft-projects-2/make-your-own-washi-tape-with-the-xyron/">Craft Test Dummies</a>. Super, super cool!!!!!<br />
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Finally, I am participating in a gift exchange organized by <a href="http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/">Craftaholics Anonymous</a>. My swap partner is from California. We have started to exchange some e-mails. Some of my friends from Minnesota that i swap with on a regular basis have signed up too. We are looking forward to sharing our swaps at the end of November. Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-1870219535281207322011-11-08T22:22:00.000-05:002011-11-08T22:22:22.067-05:00fullnessAs busy as life gets, I am so lucky.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gQS4lLVqQ68/TrnwgFjtM0I/AAAAAAAABZA/ckojqG8XpII/s1600/november-kids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" ida="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gQS4lLVqQ68/TrnwgFjtM0I/AAAAAAAABZA/ckojqG8XpII/s320/november-kids.jpg" width="244px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These darn kids.......just make it all worth while.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>I started working this year as a librarian at a local elementary school. It is perfect for my life right now. The hours are consistent (unlike last year when I was a guest teacher) and I feel like a grandparent. I get to see all of the kids at school......they make me smile.....and then after their library time I send them back with their teacher. I don't have to deal with the craziness of testing, kids bouncing off the walls from indoor recess day after day when it pours, etc. I get to read the kids magical stories and watch their minds relax and dream for 30 minutes. It is perfect.<br />
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This new schedule has allowed me commit to making art for sale. I have had one craft show, a makers market no less.......talk about a dream. However, it wasn't the best experience. I didn't sell like crazy. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em>But I did it.</em> </div>My family supported me while I worked crazy hours, man does it take a lot of work to pull this off. And I have another show next week. This whole experience has helped me to see that <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em>I CAN do it!</em> </div>It has been a real growing experience.<br />
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And what has been a perfect compliment to my growing experience........this blog <a href="http://christinemasonmiller.com/">Christine Mason Miller</a> . She has a new book coming out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Desire-Inspire-Creative-Passion-Transform/dp/1440310734/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1315507370&sr=1-1">Desire to Inspire</a> and has been featuring 60 second interviews (love that.....time is of the essence.....so i can read a snippet and check out their blog and get back to life here at home) with the contributors. It is a fun, quick way to discover some pretty <em>amazing</em> women. I am so empowered from what I have read since the start of the month.Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-82877514742761261552011-09-13T08:03:00.000-04:002011-09-13T08:14:01.078-04:00Fall Glory<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LiAH2kgajHM/Tm6d5jPfqSI/AAAAAAAABXg/bMLB88oBTbY/s1600/dunes-view.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" nba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LiAH2kgajHM/Tm6d5jPfqSI/AAAAAAAABXg/bMLB88oBTbY/s320/dunes-view.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DQbmCJ8psKI/Tm6d72-DIMI/AAAAAAAABXk/lTaqqytjgM0/s1600/fall-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" nba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DQbmCJ8psKI/Tm6d72-DIMI/AAAAAAAABXk/lTaqqytjgM0/s320/fall-flowers.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loving the golden hue that is cast</div><div style="text-align: center;">just so perfectly.</div>Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-32406942729883595362011-09-12T21:16:00.000-04:002011-09-12T21:16:03.599-04:00Savoring last bits of summer......at least this week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last couple of days we have done our best to soak up these last bits of summer....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">at least for this week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday and today we were in the mid to upper 80's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tomorrow we dip down to 60's and then I heard the high for Thursday might be 52.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So after school we hit the beach for some fresh air, warm breezes, sand between our toes, and laughs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Z4i9bQLX2U/Tm6cENOdv8I/AAAAAAAABXE/xlAJrx93Le8/s1600/o-in-glory.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" nba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Z4i9bQLX2U/Tm6cENOdv8I/AAAAAAAABXE/xlAJrx93Le8/s320/o-in-glory.jpg" width="213px" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tomorrow.......I am cranking up the torch to make some earrings!</div>Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-88475199297485377232011-08-07T09:04:00.001-04:002011-08-07T09:04:00.293-04:00Tubing Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0mF7bS73GBA/TjyTeELeIWI/AAAAAAAABWw/pqvH2uQSHx4/s1600/tubing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0mF7bS73GBA/TjyTeELeIWI/AAAAAAAABWw/pqvH2uQSHx4/s320/tubing.jpg" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ah the sounds and sights of summer!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The kids love the water, their cousins and combining that with a tube is just too much fun!</div>Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-869029281075769112011-08-06T08:14:00.002-04:002011-08-06T08:14:01.567-04:00Hibiscus Blossoms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KPa3AFCJolU/Tjs2eb0AgNI/AAAAAAAABWs/uHcuVutjDoY/s1600/hibiscus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KPa3AFCJolU/Tjs2eb0AgNI/AAAAAAAABWs/uHcuVutjDoY/s320/hibiscus.jpg" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Imprinting another beauty.......</div>Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-19002495577610735502011-08-05T07:06:00.004-04:002011-08-05T07:06:01.103-04:00Lodestar Lantern earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PFk9jpgm-Dg/Tjs0bqYwODI/AAAAAAAABWk/sRUHFksnxFo/s1600/lodestar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PFk9jpgm-Dg/Tjs0bqYwODI/AAAAAAAABWk/sRUHFksnxFo/s320/lodestar.jpg" t$="true" width="194px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Lodestar Lantern earring. Love these!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WrXrlutX8VE/Tjs0dSn_uyI/AAAAAAAABWo/2yqjcKwbJzw/s1600/Wren.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WrXrlutX8VE/Tjs0dSn_uyI/AAAAAAAABWo/2yqjcKwbJzw/s320/Wren.jpg" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><div align="center">And this....Wren rocking her earrings.....</div><div align="center">and her braids, an attempt to have wavy curls in the morning.</div><div align="center">A true bohemian spirit!</div>Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-91743473079016292132011-08-04T09:17:00.001-04:002011-08-04T09:18:46.589-04:00garden fairy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nmDLpKr1pDM/TjnjO-HBxSI/AAAAAAAABWg/vC8ii3HJ0gw/s1600/sunflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nmDLpKr1pDM/TjnjO-HBxSI/AAAAAAAABWg/vC8ii3HJ0gw/s320/sunflower.jpg" t$="true" width="213px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My sweet garden fairy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I try to imprint her vision in my brain</div><div style="text-align: center;">so when the ground is covered in knee deep snow</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll feel the warmth of these summer days.</div>Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-47774675875666818952011-08-03T20:08:00.000-04:002011-08-03T20:08:46.384-04:00New Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HHW9Wha-5Zc/TjnhQkPDO6I/AAAAAAAABWQ/IdHPFS9ge10/s1600/blue-crystal-abacus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HHW9Wha-5Zc/TjnhQkPDO6I/AAAAAAAABWQ/IdHPFS9ge10/s320/blue-crystal-abacus.jpg" t$="true" width="234px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Abacus hoops. Playing with the beads. A little to sparkly for me.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTXLGOzGQjU/TjnhRlPcWJI/AAAAAAAABWU/Lold07RHH6k/s1600/green-abacus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTXLGOzGQjU/TjnhRlPcWJI/AAAAAAAABWU/Lold07RHH6k/s320/green-abacus.jpg" t$="true" width="234px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are my favorite right now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are a beautiful yellow green color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> LOVE THEM!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-31ubLfzGpxU/TjnhTMOglGI/AAAAAAAABWY/Wju5_b1Ylos/s1600/mini-hoops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="164px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-31ubLfzGpxU/TjnhTMOglGI/AAAAAAAABWY/Wju5_b1Ylos/s320/mini-hoops.jpg" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My 8 year old wanted a pair too. So I made a mini version. They are adorable on her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took pictures and accidentally deleted them....sigh. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Will take more pictures. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her friends are envious because they look so "<em>grown up</em>". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Makes me smile!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7wH0xXWAGM/TjnhUsoDbPI/AAAAAAAABWc/pQ40FSYQ52s/s1600/white-boho-hoops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7wH0xXWAGM/TjnhUsoDbPI/AAAAAAAABWc/pQ40FSYQ52s/s320/white-boho-hoops.jpg" t$="true" width="201px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">White boho bliss hoops. </div><div style="text-align: center;">These are so great because they go with everything!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Working on the next style earring being taught in the class. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Can't wait to finish! </div><div style="text-align: center;">This has been a great on-line class. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Deryn has fielded so many questions and offered lots of tips and tricks above and beyond the class time. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so hooked!</div>Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923559789007800488.post-35335577756977779002011-07-27T21:27:00.000-04:002011-07-27T21:27:31.686-04:00New Read<img alt="The Cookbook Collector: A Novel" border="0" height="300px" id="prodImage" onload="function onload()
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I just whipped through The Cookbook Collector. <br />
I thoroughly enjoyed. <br />
It was a nice escape on some unusually cool days here in the north. <br />
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Now back to my jewelry! <br />
I have new pictures to post, a fun pair of earrings that I am wearing all of the time. <br />
New beads today so new earrings waiting to be made.Kristi Wodekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05078959684376413931noreply@blogger.com0