Saturday, May 25, 2013

This Week's Blog Post

Golden Sheen Obsidian
I was recently asked to do a custom lanyard incorporating golden sheen obsidian. Although I have worked with other obsidians over the years, I have never used this one! So this gave me the opportunity to make a couple of other things like this bracelet.

I rotated the golden sheen with black obsidian. Golden sheen obsidian is volcanic glass that takes on this golden sheen when the lava quickly cools! Its shimmer is subtle in the light. It is incredibly difficult to pick of its color with the camera! The bracelet is available at Miss Val’s Creations.

Pretty Cards
I did my May card shopping at Bella Card Creations on Etsy. 
Mother’s Day
My niece loves zebra print so this was perfect for her!
The cards are so beautiful!
Stop by Bella Card Creations next time you need a pretty greeting card for any occasion! Like on Facebook too!

Flowers
My azalea flowers are looking marvelous!
Thank you for all your kind words that have helped reduce some of my anxiety with the upcoming eye surgery. It is in 19 days! I am getting really tired of having to wear glasses everyday! Those buggers hurt behind my ears no matter how they are adjusted!

 Have a wonderful week ahead. After the desasterous tornadoes I hope everyone sees peaceful, beautiful spring weather. ~Val
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21 comments:

  1. Mami Made ItMay 25, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Those cards are very pretty!
    My azaleas are blooming too and the blossoms are marvelous!

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  2. Lisa GordonMay 25, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    My goodness, what pretty card those are, Val. Definitely going to have to check out Bella. Thank you so much for posting the link here.

    I love the simplicity of that bracelet! It softly speaks volumes.

    Wishing you and Jim a wonderful long weekend!

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  3. DuniMay 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    What a pretty selection of cards! I love the one with the three-tiered cake! Very cute bracelet - I can see what you mean about the golden sheen. Gorgeous azalea!

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  4. BellaCardCreationsMay 25, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Hi Val. Your bracelet is just so beautiful. I really love everything about it.

    THANK YOU so much for purchasing my cards and showing them here on your blog. I appreciate it so much and you made my day.

    I hope you have a great weekend.

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  5. NissaMay 25, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Ooo...I've always wanted those black obsidian cabachons those stones are just beautiful.

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  6. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    That is an absolutely gorgeous bracelet! I like it very much.

    PS: Your flowers as always are pretty too :)

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  7. AntiquityTravelersMay 25, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    What a cool stone ... never heard of that one before, but now I'll be on the look out for it! Very pretty bracelet, simple and elegant. Lovely cards and gorgeous flowers! Your yard is always full of such pretty flowers ... I look forward to all the pictures

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  8. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    beautiful bracelet. love the azaleas...because of the freaky weather, this spring my azaleas bloomed and fizzled in just a matter of a few weeks. very small blooms and very disappointing.
    Debbi
    -yankeeburrowcreations

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  9. Magic Love CrowMay 25, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    I love obsidian! Great bracelet! Thanks for sharing the cards! I love cards! Especially when they are handmade! Very special! Beautiful flowers! 19 days till your surgery. It's going by fast! You are going to do great! Big Hugs ;o)

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  10. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Nice pics! Have a wonderful weekend:)

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  11. CherylMay 27, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Your jewelry is fabulous :-)

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  12. Handmade in IsraelMay 28, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Very interesting to read about the obsidian. Love that zebra print card!

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  13. JANICE GMay 28, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    the cards are very beautiful~

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  14. Mery ArbiMay 28, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    I love it Val!!! like always... yiu have a great sense of elegance!

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  15. Christine AltmillerMay 28, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    beautiful bracelet Val! it is very elegant. those cards are wonderful! pretty soon, the surgery will be a memory. yay!

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  16. Memories for LifeMay 28, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Your azalea is beautiful! I was at a cookout this weekend and they had a huge treelike azalea in orange!
    Love all the fun cards you bought!

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  17. Marcela GmdMay 29, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Beautiful bracelet!! and I love those cards!!!
    Have a nice day, Val!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  18. Celestina MarieMay 29, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Hi Val, your bracelet is lovely and the cards are gorgeous too.
    Love your pretty azaleas all in bloom. Mine are finished already as they bloom early here.
    Best wishes on the upcoming eye surgery. It will be over before you know it with new eyes without glasses.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  19. BIKBIK AND ROROMay 29, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    I'm very excited for you, and can't wait to hear about your newfound freedom! That bracelet is lovely -- so elegant in its simplicity.

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  20. Tami RebekahMay 30, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Fabulous bracelet! and very cute cards :)

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  21. AdditionsstyleJune 3, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    What an amazing collection of cards. Thanks for sharing, The bracelet is lovely, I love obsidian.
    Valerie
    Everyday Inspired

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Thank you for stopping by! I love reading visitor comments! ~Val

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