Got An Idea: October 2009

Pattern for Life

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
~Proverbs 31

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Profitable Weekend & A Glass Tile Project

Our little town had a Street Festival, Farmer's Market, Car Show and BBQ Cookoff this past Saturday. Busy Saturday! So my friend and I decided to take my jewelry and her husband's drawings and set up a table to see what extra spending money we could earn. But before I went I expanded my Bottle Cap Necklace Collection to include some of the Twilight hunk images and the Lenoir City High School Mascot logo. I also took my latest creation of Glass Tile Pendants. I was amazed at the interest in the Bottle Caps. Grandparents were buying them for their grandchildren, teenagers were buying anything Twilight, and kids were buying my halloween Bottle Caps. Several Glass Tile Pendants sold too. I would post a picture of the High School Mascot Bottle Cap, but I will need to make more first.

Later this week, I will write a "tutorial" for creating your own Bottle Cap Necklaces and Glass Tile Pendants. If anyone is interested in purchasing Bottle Cap Necklaces for your local high school, to resell or give away, let me know. I will be glad to look into creating them for you.

I also posted pictures of the glass tiles (please excuse the poor photography, I haven't mastered that one yet!). There is a link for purchase too.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Bottle Cap Necklaces

Here is my newest idea - Bottle Cap Necklaces. It all started because my friend's daughter wanted something she could sell at school. Most kids were selling dmc floss bracelets for $1. Through my internet searching I found the cool idea of making Bottlecap Necklaces. They are so easy to make and are still unique in our area. Plus with all the holidays coming up, this is the perfect time to start! Many holiday designs to make for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and what wonderful Stocking Stuffers!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

The Blog that Got Me Started

The Idea Room - An absolutely incredible blog! If you are looking for something fun to create or a way to organize your house, you have to check out this blog. Amy inspired me to start my own creative blog and also gave me some great ideas to make for my own home. Take a look!

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