Re-Cutified

The Squinkies made into charms project.

I Love Your Smile!

Happy Friday. How is your day going so far?

I wanted to share this Maya Angelou quote with you...
“If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. Don't be surly at home, then go out in the street and start grinning 'Good morning' at total strangers.” 

It makes me laugh and feel bad at the same time. My daughter sometimes tells me, "Mom! You're so grouchy but, when you answer the phone, you sound so happy." I jokingly offer her the phone and suggest that she call me whenever she wants to talk about something - even if we're just a few feet away.

With much appreciation, I thank you for sharing your smile with me even when you're having a rough day. I'm smiling back at you and will remember to pass on a big smile to the people I love.

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Thanks to everyone for taking the time to visit and comment on my blog!

"I LOVE YOUR SMILE" list : Comments are tallied each week by one of those fancy-schmancy blog apps (on the side bar) and on Fridays, I link up to the top 5 commentators. Although I don't list everyone, I do appreciate all of you so thank you, thank you everyone for your support. I hope you leave a comment and come back soon

Weekly Round-Up: Kawaii Style

The recent additions to my shop were inspired by my mess of beads. I was feeling quite overwhelmed because my work space [dining table] was covered with craft bits that were quite unorganized. My poor family is not allowed to eat at the table when I am crafting so we sit around a folding table on the floor [like a Japanese tea restaurant, I say]. I've often thought about moving my supplies to another room but, I like that I'm in the center of everything where I can interact with the kids and husband while they do their thing and I do mine. In the meantime, as my beading supplies grow, I'll need to figure out how to keep an orderly and functional space for all of us to enjoy. If you have any hints for me, I'd love to hear about it!

While sorting through my stash, I came across beads and charms that were stuffed into a box and left to die. I decided to incorporate these pretty findings with my bead woven charms to create a kawaii look.

Pink Fairy Doll with Pastel Stars, Zipper Pull / Charm

Pink Rose with Bow, Zipper Pull / Charm

Heart and Key, Zipper Pull / Charm

I hope you like these new additions because I got a whole lot of beads to work with.

Thank you for stopping by today!