I think this necklace turned out really cute even though it isn't a real vessel. The tiny hole closed up as I was doing the final flame polishing but even so there was still an opening to add a tiny cork stopper. So adorable! Check out the little sterling silver heart charm on the side. The vessel pendant is stung on extra supple deer leather lace and it's totally adjustable just by tying a knot. You can wear it long or wear it short.
"Carlotta LaBoosh"
Today is our 24th wedding anniversary. 24 years....WOW!!!! Where does the time go?
We are celebrating by going our for a nice dinner later at one of our favorite restaurants. It's on the waterfront in Everett, near the marina. Should be a very pleasant evening.
I've made a sister for "Carmen" . This is "Carlotta LaBoosh", another whimsically colorful hollow cone pendant that will be part of a whole new series called, you guessed it, "The LaBoosh Sisters"!
Jeanette Savina Cobb you are the winner! Contact me to claim your prize. vicmil@wavecable.com
I want to thank everyone for leaving comments on the purse pendant giveaway post! I'll be drawing the winner in just a few hours so stay tuned........................
Here's a photo of Linkoln and I kickin' back and relaxing while camping this weekend. We had a great time with the kids and grandkids and really enjoyed the perfect weather.
WANNA CHANCE TO WIN THIS PENDANT???? All you have to do is leave a comment on the "FIRST EVER BLOG GIVEAWAY!!!!" post. Contest ends Friday, August 13, 2010, at 12 midnight, (Pacific). Winner will be drawn on Sunday, August 15, 2010, at 7 pm (Pacific), by random drawing the old fashioned way, (usernames will be written on slips of paper and drawn from a bowl). Good luck and thanks for playing!
"Honeydipt"
A fellow beadmaker posted a funny comment on this bracelet yesterday after seeing a photo I uploaded to an online forum for beadmakers...."Vickie, those bracelets of yours are always so rich.... and I like the down tempered tones of this one, especially delicate are the greenish flowers, admiring your work." She's right, I don't do subtle, neutral tones very often. And I know that my bright, happy, in-your-face colors aren't for everyone. I'm okay with that. So every once in a while I like to make jewelry for the other 10% of the population......(snort!!!) ;-)
"Grapeful"
Our annual mini golf tournement and barbeque was held yesterday and even though the weather was less than desirable we had a great time with all the friends that participated.
Instead of enjoying the afternoon on the deck in the sun we had to improvise, because of the pouring rain, and ended up in our garage. Yep, you just can't count on the weather in the Pacific Northwest, even in August. Oh well, our garage, (aka my studio), was plenty big enough to hold all 22 of us, and no one seemed to mind. We were warm and dry and very well fed! I can't wait till next year!
