tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57293204997996313942024-02-19T02:58:41.953-08:00Downtown GlamTracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-13803915971588016272013-08-02T13:31:00.002-07:002013-08-02T13:31:59.816-07:00Summer, where do I begin?....<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I've been very remiss in blogging, but I have been busy with lots of little projects throughout the summer with the kiddo. I never really expect to create tons of jewelry throughout the year, so when I have burst of creativity I'm thrilled and when I have long dry spells I'm okay with that too. I've always said my family comes first, hence the reason I quit my corporate career to take on my Mommy career. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Summer has been a whirlwind of activities for our family; summer camps, swimming lessons, day trips, ball games, birthday parties, gardening and crafts with a handful of jewelry projects tossed in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">July was our busiest month, but I did manage to produce a few new pieces of jewelry;</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We've have been doing some Urban Farming using planters on our deck. We have enjoyed growing Tomatoes, Carrots, Brocolli, Strawberries, an assortment of Herbs and Rhubarb. We are already planning next years crops and hoping to expand a bit, we're definitely thinking Peas, Cucumbers and Lettuce will need to be added next year. :)</span><br />
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<br />Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-39301270277412207502013-05-30T09:18:00.000-07:002013-05-30T09:22:43.199-07:00Thankful Thursday...<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Its a rainy Thursday here, but there is still so much beauty in the day. Stepping outside this morning you could smell the freshness of the clean air, the sweetness of fragrant blooming trees, the lushness of the greenest grass and feel a slight coolness on your skin. Just a gorgeous, rainy day! All these little gifts make-up a beautiful package and opening the front door this morning was like opening this natural, wonderful present that was filled with so many small surprises that made a spectacular larger present to please the soul. What a great way to start the day (with a "gift")!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hope you have a wonderful Thursday and are thankful for your many "gifts."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There are days that are more trying than others, then there are the days that seem like pure perfection. Life has a way of balancing itself out even when we don't always appreciate the subtle reminders that we are not always in control of what happens. However, I find Spring time refreshing and renewing and a time of new beginnings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Spring time brings so much wonderment to everything. Watching the leaves push out of the branches, the flowers popping up (and yes, even the dandelions, I love dandelions! They were my grandfather's favorite flower because he figured they had to be God's favorite too, why else would he make so many of them. Seemed like wise words to me growing up. :)), the smell of freshly cut grass, a soft rain, the freshness after a rain, baby birds chirping for their momma's, everything is so alive. I try to focus on all these amazing, naturally occurring wonders that we are blessed with and I am thankful for yet another year to witness new growth, new life, new beginnings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">thankful for the reminder that there are always new beginnings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have a beautiful day and remember to count your blessings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yesterday, I spent a lot of dedicated time with my little one and we had so much fun (and yes, I spend lots of dedicated time with my kiddo, yesterday I was more aware of the value of this time than I have been in a long time). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Lately, I have felt like I am only known as the mother of my child or my husband's wife and I completely know its who I am. People don't phone to see how I am doing, they call to check in on my family and I get that if you want to know about our little family I am probably the best person to ask because I am the one who knows how everyone is doing, what everyone's schedule is and so on. So, I've been feeling pretty invisible lately, kind of insignificant, not saying I need to be the person in the spotlight, cause that certainly isn't me either, I'm good blending. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">However, yesterday after spending an incredibly fun day with my kiddo, I realized I am special because of these two very important people in my life. I am special because they honor me with being a part of their lives. They trust me to keep them organized and ready for the world I send them off into every day. They know I will be there when they need a shoulder to lean on. They know I will listen to the great accomplishments they have or the incredibly bad day they may have had. They know I love them and my life is not complete without them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What I do may not seem so special or glamorous to some. Yes, I do a lot of laundry, I clean the house, I clean the toilet, scrub the shower, I don't go to a so-called "9-5" job, but my job is important. I work 24/7/365. And yes, I may complain a little (or a lot) some days, but who doesn't complain about their "9-5" job. Some days I feel like Bill Murray in Groundhogs Day, I live the same routine over and over again, but its this routine that makes my family feel secure, loved and taken care of. In all honesty, I could have gone back to work full time after having my kiddo and I could be very successful in the corporate world, I could easily pay for childcare, but we made choices. Some people agree with our choices, some people do not. Some people don't think I contribute to our lives because I'm not earning a wage, but I think what we have is beyond what I could have earned in the last 6 years...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We have a happy child. We have a good life. We are healthy. We have a roof over our heads. We have 2 cars (more than some people who work have). We have family hugs. We go on family "adventures". We have respect for one another. We say please, thank you and bless you when someone sneezes. We comfort one another. I don't remember any of these points in any of my past work contracts. So, yes, I'm pretty lucky. Although, my job is sometimes repetitive and feel like its invisible, it also comes with incredible perks. So, yes, I have a lot to be thankful for and I do know I matter and that I do have a purpose. I just lose my way every now and again, the tunnel becomes very narrow and I can't always see the light at the end. However, when I do have my A-Ha moment its very real and most often very sweetly in the form of a hug from my boys.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I've been having quite a few down days lately and nothing picks me up more than having his little arms wrapped around my neck.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Hope your Thursday is filled with lots of hugs and happy moments.</span></div>
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Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-35770297558076430032013-02-13T13:11:00.000-08:002013-02-13T13:28:49.619-08:00Busy, busy, busy...<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have been so busy with special projects and family stuff that it appears February is flying by, but at least its all been fun. :) Here are a few of the special business projects I have been doing so far this month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have created a one-of-a-kind necklace for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ceffort" target="_blank">The C eFfort - Conquering CF Foundation.</a> They are holding their annual fundraising gala on April 12, 2013 and the theme this year is a Masquerade Ball - <span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl">"Behind the mask a hidden illness lives." The amazing <a href="http://www.ornamentea.com/ElaineRay.htm" target="_blank">Elaine Ray </a>created the ceramic mask for me to start with and I am quite please at the end result of this piece. This necklace is for<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/219935214798236/" target="_blank"> auction online</a>, hop over and have a look, maybe place a bid, ships worldwide. :) You can also <a href="http://www.calgaryhealthtrust.ca/events/event-list/2013/thelungfunction/" target="_blank">buy tickets</a> to the Masquerade Ball, all proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis Research. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The other thing I've been working on is 50 copper buttons for a Bead Cruise. I am a sponsor and have donated my copper buttons for the bead cruise and they will be used in a project on the cruise. Hope the ladies all have fun! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">OK, well, that was a quick update of work stuff happening this month. Have a great day!</span><br />
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<br />Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-75401978638811781852013-02-06T23:29:00.004-08:002013-02-06T23:31:29.592-08:00Thankful Thursday...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Another Thursday and another day to be thankful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Today, I am thankful for each day that I wake up, take another breath and have a beautiful, happy & healthy family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have a great day and remember to reflect on your many blessings today.</span></div>
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<br />Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-45979590084548357082013-02-01T09:06:00.000-08:002013-02-01T09:06:03.434-08:00Happy Friday Giveaway Winners...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The winners are (as per random org);</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Giveaway 1: Charms - Cheri</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Giveaway 2: Buttons - SomethingUnique</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Congratulations to the winners. Please send me an email with your mailing address at gettagift at shaw dot ca.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Thank you to everyone who participated. Buttons and charms are available for purchase in my Etsy shop at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/downtownglam">www.etsy.com/shop/downtownglam</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have a great weekend everyone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Today, I am thankful for my Mom, she's always there when I need her.</span></div>
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your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If
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Have a wonderful Thursday and remember to reflect on all the blessings this day brings to you.</div>
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Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-25680430456096931672013-01-30T08:51:00.003-08:002013-01-30T09:32:16.227-08:00STOP! Hammer time...and Giveaway!<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Somehow I feel like I should be wearing really baggy pants and doing some MC Hammer dancing. I've been spending a lot of time at the hammer and torch this week. It started as an experiment and I am really enjoying making these new hammer copper penny buttons and charms. They can be ordered either heat patinaed or not (just plain copper). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I can see a lot of uses for these little buttons, sweaters, jewelry, shirts, hats, etc.. So, to kick things off I'm going to have a little <b>giveaway</b>. I will select 2 winners, 1 will win a set of 3 charms (picture below) and the other will win a set of 2 plain buttons. I will choose the winners from the comments left on this blog post by random picker. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have fun and I will choose the winners on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. (MST). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">OK, I am off for a little more Hammer Time. Have a great day and thanks for visiting.</span><br />
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<br />Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-21800937766972730182013-01-28T21:19:00.002-08:002013-01-28T21:35:14.106-08:00Experimenting....<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Things got a little back to normal today, so I decided it was time to try a few new things. I have been hammering a lot of copper lately. I thought I would try using a flame to the copper to get that lovely patina look and I LOVED it! Then I got a crazy notion to try stamping and then take the flame to them, OH MY! I'm hooked. Here's a sampling of what I started to do today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> A couple hammered and patina'd sets, I think they will make great earrings! (picture above)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Then I decided it was time to try stamping them and made these charms. (pictures below)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ok, so if I could make earring charms and these fancy little stamped charms, then why not BUTTONS!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here's where it gets really crazy for me, STAMPED BUTTONS!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So, I was thinking of adding these to my Etsy Shop. Let me know what you think? I had a lot of fun today and can see a lot of possibilities for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I've been playing around with metal a little more and seeing where that takes me, here are a few of my new pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I've also seen a lot of spring colors popping up in my designs and colors I really haven't been drawn to in the past are more appealing to me now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Finally, I had an opportunity to create a Custom Keychain for a local Charity, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ceffort?fref=ts" target="_blank">The C eFfort.</a> The C eFfort is a great local charity in Calgary that is focused on 'improving and lengthening the lives of those suffering from Cystic
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genetic and always fatal disease in Alberta and beyond.' You can visit their Facebook page - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ceffort?fref=ts" target="_blank">The C eFfort</a>, give them a like, let them know Downtown Glam sent you and check out their upcoming fundraising event on April 12, 2013 (Dinner and Silent Auction with guest speaker), its a very inspirational & worthwhile evening. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">That's been my week in review, may you have a great weekend and I'll look forward to catching up with you next week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Tra</span>ci<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Today, I am thankful for<span style="font-size: small;"> the <span style="font-size: small;">medical care available to us. </span></span></span></b></span></div>
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Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-81431932887101556752013-01-18T16:50:00.002-08:002013-01-18T16:52:20.512-08:00A little photography update...<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Photographing my jewelry has been the most dreaded task for me since I started creating & selling it. The daunting chore of trying to capture the colors, texture & essence of the piece. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I've been snapping hundreds of pictures & editing pictures for the last several days and have completed the switch over for the great majority of my Etsy Shop. All in all I've been pleased with the results, but I do think my photography will always be something that I need to slow down and focus on (no pun intended). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">All the best,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Traci</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I thought it may be fun to have one day per week just to acknowledge 1 thing I'm thankful for. <u></u>I think in our day to day hustle & bustle we sometimes forget about the many things we are blessed with. So to start it off, for my 1st Thankful Thursday; </span><br />
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Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-89599769093284265612013-01-13T00:08:00.000-08:002013-01-13T00:08:09.182-08:00Photography, trying to get it right...<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So, I've been doing jewelry design for 2 years, but have always kind just got by with the photography end of it. I'm going to try to get it right this year. Christmas 2011 my hubby bought me a great photo light studio. The photo booth is great, but again, I have just not taken this photography seriously, so the pictures are still so so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Today, I decided I would take a trip to our local home renovations store and buy a nice floor tile to use as a base for my jewelry. I'm trying to standardize my pictures for listings, make the details of my work show off instead of the background. This evening I had plenty of jewelry to photograph and all in all, I'm pretty pleased. Here are some of the fruits of my labor this evening;</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I just love that floor tile I bought, kind of wishing I could put that down in my kitchen and hall, but somehow, I'm thinking its not in the budget. All I could afford was 1 tile ($5 for a 12"X12" tile = ouch to the pocketbook) :( </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Anyway, hoping this new tile brings me some luck in the photo booth for many months to come. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">All the best,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Traci</span><br />
Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-44464889660582670682013-01-08T09:58:00.000-08:002013-01-12T17:53:53.032-08:00January 2013, New Year, New Focus...<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My goodness, its been some time since I have blogged, but to be honest I wasn't very consistent to begin with. :) Well, its a new year, a new beginning, a clean slate, a time to reflect on the past, a time to focus on the coming year, a time to make goals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">On a personal note, I have to say 2012 was a pretty good year for me and my family. We had many great 'adventures', lots of laughter and our home was always filled with love. This year we expect more great 'adventures' and exploring of the world around us, many more laughs and yes, plenty of family hugs & a house filled with love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">On the jewelry business side, I had a good year. This month makes 2 years since I started to design and hand-make jewelry. I have certainly enjoyed it, even when I have hit a creative brick wall, and I have seen my improvements over the 2 years. I have been very fortunate to have met and become friends with many wonderful people in the last 2 years. I also have been privileged to have some of my designs featured in Bead Trends Magazine. (Below is a collage of my published work in 2012.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> In 2013, I have decided to make only one true goal for myself personally and professionally, to be happy & content. I'm always grateful for what I have, I have learned what mountains vs. mole hills are, I feel like the luckiest person alive for the people I have in my life, but I have always struggled with feeling content. I am learning that I don't need to be the showiest, center stage type. I just plan on living my life for me and letting go of what I think I should be. I think I'm a pretty good person, maybe plain and simple to some, but its who I am. I'm a Mommy, a wife, a daughter, a sister, an auntie, a friend, occasional runner, gardener, camper, explorer, jewelry designer and just plain old Traci. In the end, I'm happy to be 'plain old Traci', I know I'm loved by many and look forward to what will be in the coming year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">May your year be filled with lots of great 'adventures'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">All the best,</span><br />
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<br />Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-56366813731303925992012-10-29T15:24:00.003-07:002012-10-29T15:27:47.429-07:00Busy Season and October Bead Trends...<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Time certainly has been flying by lately and I've been busy as a bee making jewellery for my upcoming Christmas Market Season! I love doing Christmas Markets and overhearing people's observations of my jewellery. This year I am really excited and a whole lot of nervous. I have booked myself every weekend in November for a Christmas Market, some a single day, some 3 days! But thanks to the love and support of my awesome family I know I will get through them with a smile on my face. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My 'Autumn Bee' Bracelet was featured in Bead Trends October 2012 Issue. Whenever I submit something to Bead Trends I hold my breath for a few days waiting (impatiently) to see if I will receive 'the' email and once in a while I get lucky. :) I was quite excited about this bracelet because the way I put it together is quite different than any thing I have made before. I used a lovely Bee focal from Spirited Earth and combined it with Boro Lampwork Beads from SeaShore Glass, the combination was a delight for me. Then I added czech glass, reconstructed turquoise and antique brass to complete the project. I love how Bead Trends photographed it and am seriously thinking about keeping this one for myself, time will tell. :) Its also always an honor to have your project featured among so many other beautiful artisan pieces.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">OK, this was a quick little update, but I need to scoot, lots of prep to do before the weekend. If your local I hope to see you out at one of my many Christmas Markets.</span></span></div>
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I entered the Hooters Challenge over at <a href="http://artisanwhimsy.ning.com/" target="_blank">Artisan Whimsy</a></div>
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So, for the Hooters Challenge I submitted an Owl Bracelet with an ephemera Owl Charm and triple strand. The strands consist of Czech Glass beads, Czech Glass Peanut beads and Antique Brass Chain. I also used a detailed Lobster Claw closure. </div>
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Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-18521229053676445192012-09-27T08:58:00.000-07:002012-09-27T19:30:32.506-07:00Blog? Me? Maybe? Thursday... Autumn arrives<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Autumn's crispness has settled in and the cool colors are with us around every corner. Autumn used to be my favorite season, but as with life, this too has changed for me. My child started kindergarten this Fall and with that my 'love' for the season seems to have changed to just a strong 'like'. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In my previous life, something I refer to as B.C. (Before Child), I loved Autumn. The slight chill in the morning air, always giving it a sense of freshness. The colors coming alive in the trees and shrubbery. The swirling of the falling leaves, the crunching sound of the leaves beneath my feet on a chilly evening walk. The idea of settling down into a routine again from the carefree summer days. The thoughts of all the upcoming holidays (I love decorating and planning the holidays). All of this has been great right up to this year. Even with child in tow the last 5 years things seemed to be as exciting and warming to my soul. However, this year it seems different. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Autumn is still beautiful, still gives me a comforting feeling, but it doesn't bring a real welcome to me. I hate to say this, but its lost that loving feeling (cue the Righteous Brothers). I find this Fall, in particular, it reminds me of time slipping away very fast. I was always told as a child by my grandparents and my parents that I should not rush time, as it will pass me by soon enough and then I will wonder where it went. I'm really getting that nowadays. So many things are within our control, but one thing that we will truly never have control over is time.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I can not sink into despair over time gone by, but I do cherish the memories it has gave to us. I think my feelings toward ALL of the season's has changed. I'm not so
much in 'love' with any particular season, as I do truly have a strong 'like' for them
all (yes, even winter), but I think I now have a LOVE for the time each season gives to us and the life events within. As sad as it can be to see everything changing so fast, kids growing up, wrinkles appearing (eek!), its also nice to know that I haven't wasted the time that was given to me. I don't feel cheated. Our family has created so many memories and will continue to create memories as time marches on. I just think I need to always remember its not the season that makes something special, its the memories within that time frame that makes it special. My child will grow up, its inevitable, and although I can not control the time passing us by so quickly, I can control how I take it all in and I choose to enjoy it, cherish it, LOVE it. </span></span><br />
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<br />Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696402531165300891noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729320499799631394.post-1527316090191962512012-09-21T12:53:00.002-07:002012-09-21T12:53:32.625-07:00Blog? Me? Maybe? Thursday..... What? Its NOT Thursday...<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Well, it seems I missed Thursday blogging, hmmmm, guess I'll try again next week. Anyway, this week has been filled with a lot of kleenex and cold medicine and NOT a lot of creativity. My child started to kindergarten and it seems the cold he brought home the first week of school has ravaged its way through our home. I have been fighting it for 8 days and let's just say Cold 1, Me 0. I'll kick its butt next time though, I'm ready and waiting with my Vitamin C.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So, like I said this week has been filled with treating the family for all sort of cold effects so the creativity has been to a bare minimum. I managed to fill a few custom orders that needed to get done, but really, I'm hoping for a creative surge this weekend. Until next week, I'll leave you with a few pictures of this weeks necessity orders.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">These sweet little snowman earrings are available in my shop throughout the upcoming holiday season. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gettagift">www.etsy.com/shop/gettagift</a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have a great weekend and all the best,</span></span><br />
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