Valentine’s Day

Volume 12 Issue 2, February 2015

What's New in February?

While I try and get settled down from my relocation escapade, I have to put my studio on hold. This means that my new production schedule is going to be a bit behind for a few months. I will get new beads, canes and jewelry out for spring. In the meantime, let’s talk about Valentine’s Day. My jewelry, beads and canes make great Valentine’s Day gifts for sisters, mothers and friends. In fact, anyone would love to wear a pair of these earrings.

Maybe these are more to your liking.

 

More Beads: I started replenishing my bead stock. I managed to get 22 new sets created. I did round, coin and tube bead styles. I went a little rose crazy!

Golden Globes: We participated in the Golden Globes this year.

Everything is in my Artfire studio, my Etsy shop and my

website:

www.bluemorningexpressions.com

Until next month,

Julie & Blu

Making the Move

Volume 12 Issue 1, January 2015

 

What's New in January?

After a seven day journey home, we are all getting settled back into our old life—the one that is not in the mountains, but is on the beaches of Florida. I already miss the mountains, and Blu is missing eating snow like ice cream. For some reason, he thought that was the whole reason for being a dog! It took us a lot longer to get home than it took to get to Montana. We stopped at Dodge City along the way as well as down to the Delta and the battle ship in Alabama. We stopped and looked out over the Mississippi where the battle was fought, and we went through Denver and Cheyenne. I do so miss the mountains already!

However, the bougainvillea are blooming, my hibiscus have buds on them and my lilies are starting to poke up through the ground. My lemon tree is full and the honeybells are on the shelves at the grove stores. Maybe it is good to be back to the land of sunshine. Except it has been grey and overcast since I have been home, so I might as well be back in the land of ice and snow!

I do suppose it is good to be home. There are dozens of white pelicans bobbing along on the river and the anoles are running up and down the honeysuckle branches. A gecko jumped out of the pantry and a large tree frog landed on my foot. Yes, I am home.

 

More Beads: I started replenishing my bead stock. I managed to get 22 new sets created. I did round, coin and tube bead styles. I went a little rose crazy!

Golden Globes: We participated in the Golden Globes this year.

Everything is in my Artfire studio, my Etsy shop and my

website:

www.bluemorningexpressions.com

Until next month,

Julie & Blu

Getting Ready for Valentine’s Day!

Okay, with the moving and the deadlines, I have been way behind for the last couple of months, so here are a few make-up collections from some great friends of Julie and Blu on Artfire.

Enjoy these – and I posted them soon enough for you to get over and gift them!

Its All Red

Curated By: bluemorningex...

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Handmade Soap

Its All Red

Curated By: bluemorningex...

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Indie Design

Its All Red

Curated By: bluemorningex...

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Craft Supplies

Go get something red!

Enjoy,

Julie and Blu

12 Days of Baking–Countdown to Christmas

Santa’s Whiskers

Refrigerator or "icebox" cookies with chopped cherries and pecans, rolled in flaked coconut. Festive and easy!

Makes about 60

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-cup red candied cherries, finely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 cup flaked coconut

In a large mixer bowl beat butter till softened. Add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add milk and vanilla and beat well. Add flour and beat until well mixed. Stir in cherries and pecans. Shape into three 7" rolls. Roll in coconut to coat. Wrap and chill for several hours. Preheat oven to 375F. Cut into 1/4" thick slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 12 minutes or until done. Remove and cool.

Lots of yummy ingredients in these festive cookies. As we finish our countdown, I thought Santa was a perfect place to stop. So, ho,ho, ho and shop til you drop.

This our final post gives us a lot of last minute stocking stuffers that you better buy now.

Thank you for all your participation and support during our 3rd Annual Countdown to Christmas.

Now, SHOP!

KevsKrafts

Reindeer Christmas Bell Ornament Handmade From Ash Wood Rudolph Christmas Decoration

RSSDesignsInFiber

Crocheted Lace 21-Inch Doily - Red Flowers, Green, White Accent Decor

SewAmazin

Green Snowflake Santa Claus Padded Zipper Case, Gift Holder, Grab Bag

PrettyGonzo

Snowman Dangle Earrings Lampwork Glass Sterling Hooks Holiday Jewelry

CraftingMemories1

Crochet Bead Bangle Bracelet Red Green Clear Spiral Rope

bluemorningexpressions

Waterslide Decal - Christmas Santa

KatsAllThat

Red Green and Gold Holiday Beadwoven Superduo Cuff Handmade Bracelet

evezbeadz

Christmas Magic Embellished Porcelain Id Badge Reel Holder

http://www.butterfliesintheattic.com/

10 pcs Beach combed Sea Glass from the shores of Long Beach California

TheTwistedRedhead

Handmade Book Thong with Christmas Beads, Holiday Bookmark, Santa

Covergirlbeads

Lampwork Beads Transparent Sage Green Etched Sea Glass Silver 019efs

Wyverndesigns

Fairy Cottage Christmas Ornament Hand Sculpted From Polymer Clay

ShadowDogDesigns

Christmas Santa Skull Earrings Handmade Red Swarovski Sparkling Beaded

 

TheSingingBeader

Charming Red Jingle Bell Wirewrapped Earrings Surgical Steel Ball post

jazzitupwithdesignsbynancy

Bracelet Wrap Stack Green Beaded Fancy Jasper Gemstone metal Handmade

dianesdangles

Gold, Green, and Red Glass Acrylic Beaded Holiday Christmas Bracelet

There are many other gift ideas in our Countdown to Christmas series, so check out these other goodies:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12

More recipes and goodies:
Fruitcake cookies
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Coconut Cookies
Apple Cider Caramel Cookies
Chocolate Christmas Cookies
Snowflake Cookies
Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies
Pecan Tarts
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Angel Delights
Almond Puff Cookies
Peppermint Meltaways
Enjoy,

Julie and Blu

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