Round Robin Beaded Doll

Back in late 2004, I was part of a wonderful Retreat called Beadin' on the Beach.

Several of us started a Beaded Doll Round Robin - sadly there were many life changing upheavals over the next threee & a half years which meant the dolls got stuck here & there instead of moving on but life happens & most of the dolls have made it home.

My dolly, 'Dragonfly Dreamer -Bonnie Blue' arrived home last week & here she is in all her glory & beads.



Thank you to all of my dear friends who worked on my dolly, I will treasure her always as a special memory of that wonderful weekend beadin' on the beach...

As usual my pictures won't open so you can see the pics somewhat larger here

Beading & STUFF

Back in Nov 2004 a group of online beading friends (about 30) from 8 different states & Canada got together for a Retreat at the beach where I live. We had a super time, 3 days nights of beads & laughter, friendships were born & memories were created. We also started a Beaded Doll Round Robin, which because life happens has been extended several times but is nearing the end at last. I am working on the final doll to come to me & should have her on her merry way by Monday all being well & good. Then I can get my head around my BJP page for June ;9

This weekend is the Relay for Life & I signed up for the team from the Assisted Living Center where I work.. I am fortunate as no one in my family has had Breat Cancer but I have friends who are survivors & have lost one friend & it is for Crystal that I am walking.

Speaking of walking, I am finally losing weight - I've been using the gym at work since February & not only am I losing weight, I've also lowered both my cholesterol & blood sugar. It feels good to know I am doing the right thing for my body, it took me long enough tho - laughing at self.

I am also getting caught up with my gardening chores but there are still a good number of plants waiting for bigger pots or to be planted somewhere. I took a bunch of photos of my garden last week & must put them here so I can share them

Oh yes & my friend Joslyn who just welcomed her third beautiful son into the world, also won the Bead Art 'Through the Looking Glass' challenge, with her piece 'The Red Queen' Congratulations Jos!