The Blu Print: May 2017

Monday, May 29, 2017

Peacocks and Tropical Print Pillows

Volume 14 Issue 6, June 2017

What's New in June?

It’s summer. With that comes a lot of new flowers and other colorful additions to our front yard. We just dropped in several black eyed susan plants to brighten up a newly cleared corner of the front yard. We get assaulted regularly by pepper trees that are noxious weeds the size of redwoods, and once that weed was chopped down, there was a sunny space for some more flowers.

I put in two flower boxes in the center of the yard with annuals that added more color to the birdfeeder and bath area, and now, our resident bunny comes and sits in the front yard.

All of these pretty colors have made me miss bead making. It’s been a few months since I have sat down and made beads, so I am planning on just going crazy one of these days and making a lot of new beads. I have had a lot of other projects that have kept me from creating, and now they are done, so I have some more time. Look for more beads.

While you look, check out the colorful creations that wandered through my yard one morning. There were four of them; one was pearly white.

Hot Rod Mugs: Father’s Day is here, and if you have a gearhead guy, I got a mug for him. I currently have over two dozen hot rod mugs that feature everything from 1932 Fords to the GTO of the 60s with a lot of different cars ready to go soon.

Pillows: One of my suppliers just offered up a new array of STUFFED pillows for me to create from, and now, I am offering a ton of beach themed home décor in my shop. They also offer matching shower curtains and towels, so those are in limited supply at the moment as I create more patterns.

Beads: I am working on some new beads, so watch for them this month.

You will find all of my beads, canes and finished jewelry on my website. www.bluemorningexpressions.com

Until next month,

Julie & Blu

Things to Look Forward To:

New Products:

Hotrod magnets: I am finishing up the hotrod magnets, and I have a couple dozen done, but not featured in the shop.

Shower curtains: My supplier is introducing a new product line that I am working on creating designs for.

Print Pieces: I am working on canvases and posters. I have been working on putting together the Scenes from a Car Show series into print.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

She Was Born in September

Another Month of Change

This ninth month of the year ushers in the autumn in the north and the spring in the south. The autumnal equinox and the vernal equinox open the doors for the new seasons. September means seven, and originally, this was the seventh month in the Roman calendar. While the calendar changed, September's name did not. Schools resume; leaves begin to fall; a crispness creeps into the air; and we see colors start to change in the leaves. Minor festivities happen in September, including Talk Like a Pirate Day on the nineteen. Ar, could they come up with no other holiday?

The Personality:

Careful, cautious and organized is she. She is quiet, but she can certainly speak well when she feels like it. She is calm, cool and very sympathetic. She is sensitive and detailed. She is perfect for the medical field. She is an intellectual with a critical eye for the most minute things. She is trustworthy and loyal. She works way too hard and long. She is a writer and a speaker. She loves the law. She is motivated. She is a master of research.

She is great with the sciences, mathematics, legal and medical professions. Her love of learning means that she is always striving to reach for more information. She has a great need for knowledge.

The sign:

Virgo and Libra: The virgin and the scales.

The Stone:

The sapphire shines brightly for the Mercury child. Insight and interpretation come easily to those born in September, and the sapphire reflects those gifts. It is said to help heal fevers and inflammations.

The Flower:

The aster blooms for the September babe. These flowers are the symbol of love, wisdom, faith and light. There are over 600 types of asters, and they come in a rainbow of colors. Their name means Star, and rumor has it that if you want to ward off dragons, plant asters in your garden.

The Color:

The joy of orange and the strength of red combine to make up the color of the September baby.

The Gifts:

Don’t see what you want here, then ask someone to make something just for your mom.

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Happy shopping!
Julie and Blu

Friday, May 5, 2017

Mothers Day Countdown 2017 Week 9

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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

She Was Born in August

Days of Change
Named after Augustus, this month is the waning summer in the north, and the herald of spring in the south. Originally, it was called Sextilis because it was the sixth month, but when the calendar received January and February, it became the eighth month. August is a month of festivals as the harvest nears in the north and the spring starts to arrive in the south.

The Personality:

She is entertaining and loves to tell jokes. She is determined and has strong leadership qualities. She is very attractive. She is suave. She cares about others. She is brave and fearless. She knows how to take care of other's feelings. She is generous. She has a lot of pride in herself. She likes praise. She is very careful and tends to be extremely observant. She can be too cautious. She thinks things through, and she able to think quickly when necessary. She is very independent in her thought process. She is a dreamer. She is a great friend. She cherishes her family. She is very talented in the arts.

She makes a great leader, manager or one in the public eye. She excels in music, performance, drama and literature. She is an excellent person for the medical field. She offers much to the world, and she has a natural authoritative voice. She gathers people together and easily takes charge.

The sign:
Leo and Virgo: The lion and the virgin.

The Stone:

The peridot is the August birthstone. This stone is the stone of the famous. It has dignity and protection. The stone is the stone of truth, honesty and integrity. It enhances prosperity and growth.

The Flower:

Gladiolas, the flower of the gladiators, rule the month of August. It is a determined flower that offers strength of character, sincerity and generosity. The August child also is associated with the poppy. The poppy is a remembrance flower, and the golden poppy is the flower of the State of California.

The Color:
The colors yellow and orange rule the month of August bringing enthusiasm and joy to the month.

The Gifts: