Quick Update

Outside of crafting, I have a job.  Now, while I love my job a lot, sometimes it gets in the way of what I would rather be doing.  I haven't had the chance to make much since my last update.  But, that is about to change.  I'm going to have a three day weekend this upcoming week, so I'm hoping to get a lot of stuff done.  I have my first solo craft show in November, a Lucite and Clay blog hop that reveals in February, and another blog hop that we haven't picked the reveal date for yet.   As you can tell, there will be many new blog posts soon. :)  I'm also thinking about doing another two hops and the details are below in case you are interested in joining me. 

I'll also give you a little preview of something new I've been working on.  Here's my first set of polymer clay beads:

I got the tutorial from Michaels website.  I loved the colors they used in the tutorial so much, I ended up using the same ones.  If you want to make your own, go here.  If you play along with me, send me a picture or blog about it, and I'll blog about you.  I haven't baked these yet.  I'm a little nervous to do so.  Anyone have any baking tips for me?

As promised, here are some fun blogs and giveaways to enter if you're interested:

1. Erin at Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere is hosting a Michaels Toast of the Town Blog Hop.  She created a versatile necklace design that Michaels has been showcasing this month in their October Jewelry Celebration.  She is giving away three different color palette sets of Michaels beads for you to create your own version of her design.  Even if you don't win, you can still participate in the hop.  Head over to Erin's blog for all the details, and come hop with me.

2.  Shelley Graham Turner and Marlene Cupo hosted a Holiday Bling Blog Hop on October 6th.  I really wanted to participant, but I knew work would get in the way.  So, I was thrilled to find out this morning that they are now hosting Holiday Bling Blog Hop 2.  You have until October 28th to sign up.

3. Skye at Creative Chaos has some really fun Halloween/Fall giveaways going on now.  Go visit her for all the details.  My favorite way to enter is to share a spooky or funny Halloween story that happened to you.  There are already some really great entries.  Be sure to check out the picture of the giant carved pumpkin while you're there.

I guess that wasn't really a quick update. ;)