June 4, 2009
On the Beading forum we have alot of challenges, they are mainly there
to push ourselves and our beading. Each challenge has a theme.
The theme for this collar is “Lady of Camelot”
And this is her story:
The Lady of Shalott is a magical being who lives alone on an island upstream from King Arthur’s Camelot. Her business is to look at the world outside her castle window in a mirror, and to weave what she sees into a tapestry. She is forbidden by the magic to look at the outside world directly. The farmers who live near her island hear her singing and know who she is, but never see her.
The Lady sees ordinary people, loving couples, and knights in pairs reflected in her mirror. One day, she sees the reflection of Sir Lancelot riding alone. Although she knows that it is forbidden, she looks out the window at him. The mirror shatters, the tapestry flies off on the wind, and the Lady feels the power of her curse.
An autumn storm suddenly arises. The lady leaves her castle, finds a boat, writes her name on it, gets into the boat, sets it adrift, and sings her death song as she drifts down the river to Camelot. The locals find the boat and the body, realize who she is, and are saddened. Lancelot prays that God will have mercy on her soul.
June 4, 2009
I was extremely lucky to get some gorgeous cabs made by the very talented Julz .
She makes the most gorgeous Poly Clay cabs.
This is a Gift to some one special…… ♥Melilsmiley♥……
a fellow Beading forum dot com dot au friend.
June 4, 2009
My hubby is out helping his Uncle with seeding. His other Aunty and Uncle are there helping also.
So as a big “Thankyou” for Aunty Rhonda looking after my hubby i sent her a little something.
June 4, 2009
I made this for a good friend that was off to the Pink Concert in Perth.
Of course it had to be “PINK”
June 4, 2009
Whilst on holidays on Hubby’s Uncles farm i was inspired to bead and reflect my surrounds. It is a gorgeous farm, me and the kids had a fantastic time.
May 1, 2009
I spoke to my sister one day and she told me she needs a necklace in “RED”
so after quite a few weeks finally got something in “RED” made…
May 1, 2009
I have become very close friends with a teacher at our local school. She has been a wonderful help to me over the years.
Did things to help me that really were out of her job criteria, wonderful lady.
Much to my sadness she left our school to venture on a new adventure!
She has become a Principle at her very own school.
They are extremely lucky kids and parents.
So as a”thankyou” for her wonderful support, and friendship that i will value for a very long time
i made her something special in
her favourite colour.
May 1, 2009
I been away for a few weeks, Me and the kids and dog packed up and went of to my Hubbys Uncle’s farm in Lake King..
Was wonderful all the open spac, it went on for ever and ever.
The colours really inspired me out there so i had a go at beading a cuff… I think it turned out extremely well and will remind me of our great holiday all the time.
This photo gives you an idea of the colours and what it was like out there.
April 3, 2009
I was delighted this arvo when i got an email from a fellow beading friend. She is a gorgeous generous kind loving friend.. One i do hope to meet soon…. As she is moving closer to me…
She gave me this award… i think it is a very special award and i am looking forward to passing it on…
I have sat and thought (which wasnt hard) for the people that give me so much of them selves… no question asked they just always there for me…. so thank you…
These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind of bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.
The reason i have chosen these people for the award, is simple…
They have become wonderful friends, they support me in everything i do. They understand me totally.. They are kind they are generous. They are friends, and even though i may never meet them they are true in my heart and mean the world to me.
So with out further ado… here are my special people
Margie : Marlier Designs
Nellie : Nellie Beadiful Treasures
Bianca : Bianca Velder Creations
Kath : Art In Glass
Belinda : Bead Fetish
Steph : Atelier Aqualuna
There are so many ladies out there that i can give this award to also.
This friend i can not find a blog for so i will give it to her any way…. cos they very ” Thpethal”…..
Linda : Beadingforum Fairy God Mother
Thank you my special beady friends…. you all make me day “Thpethal”
March 23, 2009
Heart shaped cabochon made by Neva Brown and was gifted to me from a friend Margie Carlier. It is not completely finished yet. I am in the process of doing the necklace part and then off to the Local Art Spectacular… so fingers crossed.
This is a very big pendant 7 cms wide and 13 cm’s long from bail to fringe.. just love it..
