Summer Bead Classes

OH Yes! There are new classes lined up at The Bead Shoppe! Here's a few of my favorites:

Wire Lace Earrings Learn how to wire these intricately formed earrings by creating your own wire base. Prerequisite: Intro. To Wirework. Fee: $20. (supplies extra) Date: 5/12 Tuesday 6/16 Tuesday 7/22 Wed. 8/4 Tuesday Time: 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Place: Roseville Folsom Roseville Folsom

Braided Wire Cuff This class appears hard, but it's really easy to learn! With a bit of stringing we will braid various threads of wire together to create this astonishing cuff! Fee: $20. (supplies extra) Date: 5/25 Monday 6/13 Saturday 7/30 Thursday 8/17 Monday Time: 6-8 p.m. 10:30-12:30 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Place: Folsom Roseville Folsom Roseville

The next one is my favorite! I'll be releasing the pattern (my own design) after the class has passed (before the movie *HP: HBP* is released!). Brick Stitch Lightning Bolt Pendant Make a pendant to wear to the movie about our favorite Wizard hero a week before the new movie is released! You will learn brick stitch basics using Delica seed beads. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry. Fee: $20. (supplies extra) Date: 7/8 Wednesday 7/9 Thursday Time: 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Place: Folsom Roseville

Work in Progress

My boss got these new soldering kits in the store. She asked me to experiment with it to see if I would be able to do a demo in the shop later on this year. Now, I've never used a soldering heat wand before, (I've only used a torch) so I need to practice smoothing out my edges! All in all, I think I did well for a first try! I'm still working on the necklace. More pics to come when it's finished!

I collaged the pendant together using stickers and scrapbook paper.

Fun & FREE!

For all you families looking for something fun to do:

REG’s Free Family Film Festival is a 9-week program

of free “G” and “PG” rated movies.

The films are shown at 10 am on Tuesdays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Admission to all movies is FREE.

UA ARDEN FAIR 6

1739 Arden Way

Sacramento, Ca

REGAL EL DORADO HILLS 14

201 Vine Street

El Dorado Hills, Ca

UA LAGUNA VILLAGE 12

8755 Center Parkway

Sacramento, Ca

REGAL PLACERVILLE 8

337 Placerville Drive

Placerville, Ca

All Showing:

DATE G-RATED PG-RATED

June 9, 10 & 11 Doogal and Madagascar: Escape to Africa

June 16, 17 & 18 Kit Kittredge: An American Girl and Star Wars: Clone Wars

June 23, 24 & 25 Curious George and Journey to the Center of the Earth

June 30, July 1 & 2 Charlotte’s Web and Igor

July 7, 8 & 9 Veggie Tales: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything and Bee Movie

July 14, 15 & 16 Horton Hears a Who and Surfs Up

July 21, 22 & 23 Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium and Ink Heart

July 28, 29 & 30 Space Chimps and Kung Fu Panda

Aug 4, 5 & 6 The Tale of Despereaux and Hotel for Dogs

REGAL NATOMAS MARKETPLACE 16

3516 Truxel Road

Sacramento, Ca 95834

UA OLYMPUS POINTE 12

520 N. Sunrise Avenue

Roseville, Ca 95661

All Showing:

DATE G-RATED PG-RATED

June 16, 17 & 18 Doogal and Madagascar: Escape to Africa

June 23, 24 & 25 Kit Kittredge: An American Girl and Star Wars: Clone Wars

June 30, July 1 & 2 Curious George and Journey to the Center of the Earth

July 7, 8 & 9 Charlotte’s Web and Igor

July 14, 15 & 16 Veggie Tales: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything and Bee Movie

July 21, 22 & 23 Horton Hears a Who and Surfs Up

July 28, 29 & 30 Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium and Ink Heart

Aug 4, 5 & 6 Space Chimps and Kung Fu Panda

Aug 11, 12 & 13 The Tale of Despereaux and Hotel for Dogs

Also, Barnes & Noble is having "Camp Half-Blood"

as in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!

1725 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815

(916) 565-0644

Sadly, the first event has already transpired. (Friday, May 29th)

Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 12pm

Camp Half Blood Crafts

Mythological Gods Charades

Trivia

Campfire Chat

Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 12pm

Camp Scavenger Hunt

Who is your Favorite Hero?

Blue Snacks

Campfire Chat

Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 12pm

The Last Day of Camp Half Blood

Olympics!

Fab Trade!

As promised, I'm posting pics of the fabulous trades I made at my last show!

First up is the Dia de Los Muertos hat I got from Tara to the T.

You know I couldn't pass this up!

Also pictured, my favorite sugar skull necklace by Shonda of Ignition!

As well as my Mars Volta shirt I altered a while back at Scary Craft Night!

Next up is the fun turntable painted T done by the fantastic

Elaine of Rock N Roll Crafts

I altered it a bit so that the neck & arms would be more comfortable. I love it!

Please check out the Rock N Roll Crafts blog for her

"How to Stencil a T shirt Step by Step" tutorial!

Thanks Ladies! It was a pleasure trading with you both! ;)

TOMS Shoes

I'm thinking about getting this for my dad's birthday/father's day. It's for a great cause and the shoes look quite comfy!

TOMS Shoes

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10 Years!

It has officially been ten years since I graduated from high school! My how time flies! I remember it seemed like that day would never come and now it's been gone for so long!

Wow!

Look! I use to have blond hair! I dyed it that color all through high school and the first year of college.

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Anywho... I just wanted to Congratulate my fellow '99 alumni in making it this far! Best wishes to you & your families! Can't wait to see everyone at the reunion! Also, I want to Congratulate the class of '09! Just wait & see what the next 10 years will bring you!

Handmade Parade

I had a fun time at Handmade Parade a couple weeks back! It was funny because I was entourage-less this time around! (I even shocked a fellow vendor with this news...because I usually have someone there with me at the show! Whether it be my bf, sister, mom, etc.) It's good because it encourages me to socialize with other vendors. My sister did come later on so I was able to make it around to visit the other booths. There was a lot of cool merchandise there...I only wish I had more money to get more goodies from the other vendors! I did make some fun trades with Rock N' Roll Crafts & Tara to the T! Pictures soon to come of those marvelous items. Meanwhile please enjoy these pics from the show!

Indie Sacramento May Market

The Indie Sacramento May Market was the first Saturday in May.  We had some fun in the rain...but it did get cold. Luckily, I was able to make a trade with Jen of Rosebud Designs for a great beanie cap to keep me warm!

Here's some video of my niece with her "Alien Transportation Device" with her Ochibo critter. These are the things we do to entertain ourselves between helping customers!