And I'm also becoming a bit obsessed with the beads, like these very cool ceramic ones, or these glass ones--
I really like these wire wrapped glass beads--
But I don't want to purchase them already wire wrapped like I did. I want to learn how to do the wire wrapping, and any other technique that you can do with jewelry making. So I'm asking any jewelry designer out there who's reading this if they can tell me of any good sites that I can go to. Or any online groups, or classes or instructional DVDs, books or magazines (love those) that are for beginners, because I want to learn, and I don't have any idea where to start. Almost like when I just started learning about Mixed Media--a bit overwhelming at first. So I'll take any advice or help that you can give me!!
I also want to share with everyone photos from my Halloween party last night. I always have a party every year, and it's become quite popular around here. I'll show you some of my guests--they came early to help me decorate.
Jason Voorhees--some of you might know him--you don't really want to get on his bad side.
And then there was Hannibal Lecter who came early. We had to keep him in restraints because he tends to get out of hand at times.
This is Jigsaw's assistant--Jigsaw couldn't make it because he's not alive anymore. For those of you who aren't familiar with him--he's from the Saw movies in which I'm a BIG fan of.
I also invited my son Nick but he couldn't make it, and this is the main reason why I'm posting about my party. Nick always has a good time, and I didn't want him to miss out so this was the next best thing
And then there was the Pumpkin man--
So let me explain why he's called the Pumpkin man. Years ago when I first started having these parties, nobody ever came except for him, but back then he always had a Jack-o-Lantern mask on. And we never did catch his name, so we always just call him the Pumpkin man. He's come every year. My Halloween party wouldn't be the same without him--kind of like the red felt stockings with the glitter names on them at Christmas time--right Nick? ; )
Another regular is the lady in white--
She almost couldn't make it this year, because she couldn't find a sitter for her kids, but I told her just to bring them along-
Arent' they adorable? They really make me wish for grandchildren of my own!
We always have some party crashers every year too--
Ricky Bobby and his wife, but they didn't stay for very long. They didn't fit in--AT--ALL!
So we did some decorating--
And carved some pumpkins-
Oh yeah---and Michael Myers handed out candy--
He hands out candy every year---he loves it.
All in all we had a good time--the party did get a little out of hand--
Whats that creepy white mist?--I have no idea!
I wish you all could have come--it's always a fun party--maybe next year!
And BTW, don't forget about the real reason for this post--the jewelry. Any and all help will be appreciated. And if you'd rather email me, my email is at the top of my sidebar.