Mammatus Clouds and Kaleidoscope Earrings

Volume 17 Issue 8, August 2020

What's New in August?

We have been experiencing some hot summer days, and now we are watching a tropical storm developing. So far, it looks like it will skip Florida, but it will head towards the Gulf. In the meantime, it is hot, and humid with some overcast skies with chances of thunderstorms. Our AC hates us.

There has been a tortoise sighting as a small baby tortoise has been munching on our front yard. A very large black widow spider who was living in the water faucet in the yard became an unwelcome visitor. She popped out to give me a hard time when I turned the faucet on. The water pushed her nest out, and excitement ensued. Sorry, no photos. :)

Most of the things on my To Do list month are very low key and don’t involve going outside in the summer sun! I am staying in and making beads, which is a whole lot better than trying to spend five minutes weeding my flowers.

We are still homebound due to Covid-19. We do very little shopping, and with the explosion of cases in our state this month, we are doing our best to stay safe. You stay safe, too!

We saw the comet twice, and here are some Mammatus clouds that precluded a tornado here not that long ago.

What’s New

Beads:

Earrings:

Charms:

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

Until next month,

Julie

Things to Look Forward To:

New Products:

Posters:

Bracelets:

Pins

Watching Flowers Bloom and Butterflies Flit

Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2016

 What's New in May?

May is the time for blooming flowers, birds and butterflies, and I’ve have managed to capture all of these colorful creations for you to enjoy. It’s already heating up here in Florida, and we might go straight into summer without our usual spring storms and torrential rains. I am not looking forward to hot days.

I managed to get a handful of thimbles and watches completed. All of these colorful butterflies and flowers have made my work table very cheerful. I even went so far as to put in a flower garden that I can look at every day. It is filled with sun loving flowers like marigolds and other beautiful colors. The butterflies were flitting about as I was putting them in the ground, so that was a very good sign that they approved. I put in a bird feeder that has seen no action, so I might have to move it if they don’t show up in a couple of weeks. The cardinals, jays, doves and other birds have been flitting around in the trees, but they are ignoring the feeder. However, the squirrels haven’t found it either, so there is still hope for the birds!

Enjoy my garden with me.  Ignore the bag of mulch; it made it to the garden!

More Beads: Individual focal beads are my focus along with chandelier components. 

Watches: Lots of new watches are  now available. While most of them feature my handmade polymer clay beads, some are made strictly from Swarovski elements and agates because I thought they were pretty!

Thimbles:  A dozen new collectible thimbles are now available. I went on a made creative binge of thimbles. Lots of flowers and butterflies. Get them while you can!

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 adding hotrod magnets to my shops, and since I only have one finished, I will have to show them off next month.

Focal Beads and Chandelier Components: I am focusing on making individual beads rather than sets for a bit while I play with new  techniques. In addition to the chandelier components, I am focusing on bracelet connectors.

Hotrod Calendar: I have one 2017 calendar completed, but I have so many photos that one is just not enough!

You are My Sunshine

Yellow is happy and bright. Yellow makes you smile even when you don’t wanna. Yellow is warm and nurturing. It is the color of the sun in the summer and the bright petals on a  sunflower. Everyone loves yellow. Even when yellow can be a little dangerous and send a warning out to you, you are still drawn to it.

Yellow Diamond

Did you know that the yellow diamond is the most common color in diamonds? It’s just that for whatever reason, people prefer the white ones. The diamond is the birthstone of April babies.

Yellow Spinel

This stone is normally a red stone, and they are quite often used as a ruby substitute. However, they are available in yellow, and yellow is a very rare color for these stones. That makes them sought after by collectors.

Cymophane

Cymophane is the name given to chrysoberyl when it is yellow instead of green. They are the third hardest stone and are sought out for their chatoyancy. They are known as cat’s eye stones and this was once the June birthstone.

Yellow Topaz

If you lived in the Middle Ages, you called all yellow stones topaz, but now the word topaz is anything that is siliate regardless of the color. Yellow topaz is also known as precious topaz, and it can be found in Brazil.

Other yellow stones that are commonly found in jewelry include amber, yellow jade, sunstone, yellow beryl, citrine, agate and flourite.

Vase of Roses Fiber Art - Irish Crochet Flower Art Décor

RSS Designs in Fiber

Tiny Yellow Flowers Earrings Handmade Silver Ear Wires

Wyverndesigns

Labrador Retriever Christmas Tree Ornament

KevsKrafts

Owl Flower Earrings

SolanakaiDesigns

Collectible Thimbles

Bluemorningexpressions

Kippah for Women Gold and White Pearl 4"

lindab142

Antique Postcard Easter Wishes Beautiful Spring Country Cottage Scene 1920 Skecher Publishing

Postcardsintheattic

Noah’s Ark Rainbow Water Bottle Labels

AdorebyNat


Wire Wrapped Boho Handcrafted Dichroic Glass Dangle Earrings w Swarovski Crystals
Umeboshi

Yellow Sunflower Czech Glass Handmade Earrings
ShadowDogDesigns

Cute Owl Earrings

PrettyGonzo

Opaque Bright Acid Yellow Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads
CovergirlBeads

Kitty Cat Face Head Pendant Necklace Yellow Blue Lampwork

TheSingingBeader

Coffee Cup Sleeve
SewAmazin

Golden Yellow Citrine Quartz Nugget Beads Polished Large 8" strand Jewelry Making Supplies

Beadsouk

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Enjoy
Julie and Blu
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