70 Amazing artists in 7 days....What a fun time it was.

 Only through the wonderful virtual world can one visit 70 artist's blogs, websites and shops from all over the world in 7 days. Thanks to Lori Anderson and her Virtual Craft Show and Giveaway, I was able to do just that. For the last week I have spent a little part of each day visiting her blog at www.prettythingsblog.com to see who was participating.  I then went to each of their sites to get to know them personally, view there fantastic work and then made sure that I left a comment.
 WOW IS ALL I CAN SAY!!!  I feel I have been so blessed to now know each and every one of the participating artists and to have them in my circle of networks and friends.
  If you missed this wonderful show please don't dismay as I will be compiling a list of all the amazing artists so that you can share their creativity as well. 

DAY 7 OF THE VIRTUAL CRAFT SHOW! THIS IS THE LAST DAY SO MAKE SURE TO GO ON OVER AND CHECK EVERYTHING OUT!!!

http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2011/12/day-7-virtual-craft-fair-giveaways.html

DAY 6 BRINGS EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS & WONDERFUL ARTISTS

JUST FOLLOW THIS LINK

http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2011/12/day-6-virtual-craft-fair-giveaways.html

Penny from Copper Penny Designs is having an extra giveaway form her blog.

Follow the link below and she'll tell you all about how you can win an awesome pair of earrings from her collection. Aren't they are oh so beautiful?

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVfNMCqCi4Y3Rdyef8djgbTnuqOKunG1SyjPP_2FePglT5NYFklM-n-TJ6WoKHYlYTY8mro1VXj6twueACQ9HNUwPy9mTZEzZNRTk4cc6mhWEzAwhLPRFtIwCRVzGMLWQ-J1IEGolZK8/s1600/IMG_2236.JPG

WOW...DAY 5 OF THE VIRTUAL CRAFT SHOW...DON'T FORGET TO CHECK IT OUT AND TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!

http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2011/11/day-5-virtual-craft-fair-giveaways.html

DAY 4 OF THE AMAZING VIRTUAL CRAFT FAIR.......GO CHECK IT OUT TO SEE THE NEXT GROUP OF AWESOME ARTISTS!

http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2011/11/day-4-virtual-craft-fair-giveaways.html

DAY 3 OF THE VIRTUAL CRAFT FAIR BRINGS MANY MORE AMAZING ARTIST.GO CHECK OUT THEIR WONDERFUL WORK!!!!

http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2011/11/day-3-virtual-craft-fair-giveaways.html

DAY 2 OF THE VIRTUAL CRAFT SHOW AND ALL OF IT'S AMAZING ARTISTS

http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2011/11/day-2-virtual-craft-show-giveaways-and.html

*****WOW!! CHECK THIS HUGE GIVEAWAY OUT*****

   

Welcome to Day 1 of the First Annual Virtual Craft Show!

7 Days, 70 Artists, GIVING AWAY 70 things.

Can you believe it????

I hope you'll take the time to visit these artisans' shops and blogs, too.

Melinda Orr Metal & Clay Jewelry Designs: Virtual Craft Show is Here! Enter to win ~70Artis...

Hello dear friends....What an awesome way to start the Holidays rolling with a HUGE GIVEAWAY...Head on over to Melinda Orr's Blog to enter to win this necklace....I JUST DID!!!!

Melinda Orr Metal & Clay Jewelry Designs: Virtual Craft Show is Here! Enter to win ~70Artis...: I will be giving away this awesome necklace to one lucky winner that shares my blog post on facebook, blog, twitter and any other socia...

SoftFlexGirl: First Friday Giveaway - KB Glassworks Geode

SoftFlexGirl: First Friday Giveaway - KB Glassworks Geode: GAL-KBG-12 LARGE GLASS GEODE BEAD Price: $175.00 This is by far our BIGGEST giveaway yet! This glass geode was handmade by KB Glassworks....

What a Wonderful Monday!!!

    
Well I started off my week with a journey into resin, paint and natural stone. This image for a project has been in my mind now for 2 months and I finally was able to transfer it into a pendent. I love waterfalls, trees and rocks and wanted to capture them all in one place so here it is..........

ON THE JOURNEY BACK TO CREAITVITY

I find it truly amazing how we can go from a well laid out plan into the would of total creativity to the everyday life ciaos that keeps most artists from what we really love to do. I started this blog a 6 months to help me nurture my creative child within and finally let her out to show the world what she has been crying to do. I have set myself deadlines, lists and tried to find ways to give her the tools & time to do what she longs to do.....EVERYTHING. At times I had to reel her in and tell her to wait cuz so many ideas were floating in my head that I couldn't think straight. Believe me that was not an easy task but it to be done. At other times the world of being a mom, wife & farm owner took over and there was just no time to let her play. These times saddened  her very much  because the creativity died down and she had no way to bring back the joy that she loves so much. Being an artist is not easy and especially so when it has been cooped up for so many years and all ya want to do it spend every single minute of your day in your studio or creative place making something. And when you can't, you feel like there is a huge hole that just needs to be filled by creating something with your hands.

I SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!! NO MATTER WHAT, FROM THIS DAY FORWARD, I WILL MAKE SURE THAT MY CREATIVE INNER CHILD HAS THE FREEDOM TO EXPRESS HERSELF AND SHARE IT ALL WITH THE WORLD AROUND HER. SO HANG ON TIGHT AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY.

Handmade Jewelry

Handmade Jewelry, a group on Flickr.

Come take a look at the wonderful new group I just joined on Flickr.

SoftFlexGirl: First Friday Giveaway - Mini Twist N Curl + 22g So...

SoftFlexGirl: First Friday Giveaway - Mini Twist N Curl + 22g So...: "TWIST N CURL MINI SET Price: $25.95 22 GA SOFT FLEX CRAFT WIRE Price: $3.99 (3 spools in 22g, your color choice) Learn how to use the Tw..."

Something exciting is happening at FusionBeads.com

Hello Everyone,
 How about taking a little journey over to FusionBeads.com and enter their latest Giveaway. They are giving away some very beautiful charms and all ya need to do is post a comment telling them which one is your favorite.  How easy is that. Here is the info you need to get there. Have fun and forward it on.


http://fusionbeadsblog.com/2011/05/20/enter-to-win-the-vintaj-sneak-peek-giveaway/#


Until tomorrow's travels, may you have a very blessed and refreshing night.
Lorillijean

Long awaited Travels

Hello everyone and happy Monday,
I am happy to finally get our travels underway. This journey has had many sidetracks, but I would like to begin by sharing with you a little story. Over the past few yrs I have longed to spend my days filled with creating jewelry that I could sell and donate for fundraising auctions.  I have made individual pieces for friends on their birthdays and special occasions and even sold some of my designs but never had the time to truly build my own business. As this time has gone by I have felt a strong calling to finally show the world what hidden talents are within myself and so Adventures in Creativity as been born. I hope that you will enjoy our travels and share your creativity too.

Welcome

HELLO & WELCOME to my rural corner of the world. I thank each and everyone of you who travel with me on these exciting adventures of creativity. I am not sure where it will all lead to, but I hope that you will have a great time discovering new techniques & designs. I have been beading and making jewelry for almost 11 yrs now and get very excited when I come across a new idea or way to make a different piece of jewelry. On our journey I hope to share these ideas with you and ask that you will share your creative ideas & thoughts along the way.  Many minds make great works and sharing is positively wonderful.
                                        ENJOY, RELAX & BE CREATIVE!