A little of this, a little of that: October 2014

The lovely Rita of Toltec Jewels is hosting her 3rd Annual Octoberfest and I was thrilled to sign up. Fall is my favorite time of year, I love the the glorious colors, the warm winds, and the feelings that this time of year evokes. Although it heralds the end of bare toes and tanned arms...it is the beginning of warm cozy quilts, simmering soups and new feelings of creativity.

I have been busy lately...behind the camera, trying new things and of course beading. I am blessed to have a such an understanding husband who takes me for long rides in the country so I can take as many pictures as I want of the glorious fall scenery, I can never get enough!

Fall in Edmonton

A beautiful park in Edmonton

Another gorgeous park in Edmonton

I have rediscovered my love of knitting (thank goodness as I have a grand baby on the way), and I am also trying my hand at needle felting...it is amazing what a person can make out of bits of wool! I am just a beginner but really like the creativity involved.

My little felted pumpkin patch

And then of course there is beading. I took a chance and ordered some agates from eBay, it can be hit and miss...but I was pleasantly surprised when my little parcel arrived with these beautiful orange with hints of green agates. They were crying to be used in a bead embroidery piece and the result turned out so well. I used the agates, smaller orange agate beads, a beautiful green iridescent crystal rivoli and complimenting green and orange seed beads. In my travels I had been fortunate to find the enameled leaves that just tied everything into one very pretty piece with matching earrings.

Fall Splendor

Thank you thank you Rita for giving us all the chance to showcase a little of ourselves.
And now please check out the other Octoberfest goers!

Toltec Jewels Jewel School Friends (hostess)

Dini Bruinsma   http://www.angazabychanges.blogspot.nl/

Marybeth Rich http:/forestofjewels.blogspot.com/

Mary Govaars http://www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com/

Mischelle Andrade-Fanucchi   http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com

Karin Grosset Grange   http://ginkgoetcoquelicot.blogspot.fr

Andrea Zenith Glick http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/

Nan Smith http://wirednan.blogspot.com

Linda Anderson http://CherryOnTopDesign.Co

Becky Pancake http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com

Melissa Trudinger   http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/

Lennis Carrier http://windbent.wordpress.com/

Sue Kennedy http://suebeads.blogspot.com/

Kim Dworak http://www.cianciblue.blogspot.com/

Jo-Ann Woolverton http://itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca

Jennifer Reno http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/

Veralynne Malone http://veradesigns.blogspot.com

Lori Schneider http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/

Shaiha Williams http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/

Alisa Siceloff http://armoredmermaid.blogspot.com

Pam Traub   http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com/

Cryss Thain http://beaddragons.blogspot.com/

Maria Lourdes Rios http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com

Kathy Lindemer http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lawson http://Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com

Blanca Medina http://www.peru-medesigns.com/

Heather Richter http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/

Kathleen Breeding http://99bobotw.blogspot.com/

Carol Dillman http://dillmansdallies.blogspot.com/

Chris Eisenberg www.wanderware.blogspot.com

Rebecca Sirevaag www.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com

Sam Waghorn http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk

Sherri Stokey www.KnotJustMacrame.com

Gina Hockett www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com

Michelle McCarthy http://fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com

Michelle Buettner   http://www.MiShelDesigns.blogspot.com

Dana Hickey http://magpieapproved.blogspot.com

Claire Fabian http://saraccino.blogspot.com

Cynthia Abner http://createdtreasures.blogspot.com

Renetha Stanziano http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com

Jami Shipp http://CelebratingLifewithDaMamaShipp.blogspot.com

Charlie http://505indiechic.blogspot.com

Gloria Allen http://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com/

Lisa Johnson http://spudandmrsbutters.blogspot.com

Marde Lowe http://fancimardesigns.blogspot.com

Jill Bradley http://chat2jill.blogspot.com

Toni Gifford https://plus.google.com/+ToniG28

Shawnda D'Arcy https://www.facebook.com/JewelryByShawnda

RaMona Woolson http://jerseygirlsbeadwork.blogspot.com

Esterina Jagiella http://ekleijar.blogspot.com

Sandra McGriff http://skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com

Mary McGraw http://mkaymac.blogspot.com

Alenka Obid http://pepita-handmade.blogspot.com

Marianne Baxter http://simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com

Ann Schroeder www.beadlove.wordpress.com

Inge von Roos http://ingetraud.wordpress.com

Robin Reed http://willowdragon.blogspot.com

Suzanne Berk https://www.facebook.com/IRescueJewelryDesign

Mowse Doyle http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com

Diana Miglionico Shiraishi http://jasmineteadesigns.blogspot.com

RanaLea http://ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com

Andrea Rivers http://turtlesoupcreative.blogspot.com

Janine Lucas http://esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories

Tanya McGuire http://tanyamcguire.blogspot.com

Anindita Basu http://alankarshilpa.blogspot.com

Mitzie Crider http://needfulluxuries.blogspot.com

Deb Fortin http://studiok24.blogspot.ca

Cynthia Kent Machata http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com

Cheri Reed http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com

Laurel Hanson http://stonewingdesigns.com/blogs/stonewingdesignsblog

Ingrid Anderson http://lilisgems.wordpress.com/

Karla Morgan http://Texaspepperjams.blogspot.com

Lori Anderson www.PrettyThings.com

Louise Mccormick-Glazier   http://lilyandjasmine.blogspot.com/

Jasvanti Patel http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com

Susan Kelly    http://midlifegreaterexpectations.blogspot.com/

Lee Koopman http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com/

Carol Briody http://cbriody.blogspot.com/

Kathy Lindemer http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/

Renetha Stanziano    http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/

Divya N http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com/

Favorite spot in Victoria's Beacon Hill Park

DBP Barn

Back from vacation (which was awesome....except for the food poisoning) and ready for fall. Although the first week of vacation was a bit dodgy the second week was wonderful, we visited family and reconnected with old friends....it just went by way too fast. Home base was in Fort Langley with many trips to Vancouver and a trip to the island. I reconnected with a long lost cousin, what a wonderful time...wish I had never let so much time pass without being in touch, I plan on not letting that happen again. Saw my sister and my brother....I can never get enough. Saw my sister and brother in law and again can never get enough. I also surprised my girlfriend in Vancouver for a birthday celebration, lots of tears and fun. I have such awesome people in my life and am truly blessed!