Blog Birthday!!!!!!

As I sat going thorough my blog I realized that I had passed my one year mark.  Hardly seems possible, But here we are and I couldn't let another day pass with out telling you Thank you .
Thank you ALL over the year for your kind words and the interest you have shown my meager little crafting blog.

Here is a beautiful summer bouquet I send out to my sisters and to all my cyber-sisters.  I will meet you you all back here next year in good health and happiness. XXOO

Lovely day to you all!
Analisa

July BJP 2001

Here is my July contribution, this pretty piece of fabric also given to me from my friend Janita. Which I believe to be Pakistani cotton as well.  I wanted to keep it simple this time.  I think the fabric speaks for it self. What do you think!

Here is a close up.

Have a great day!
Analisa

June BJP 2011

I loved this fabric when I bought it in the states last summer.  I thought I would stay with the black and white theme and add a few splashes of color.  As the design started to emerge it reminded me of space. So I decided to add a subtle color to it hence the blueish colored beads.  Not to mention the Swarovski crystal was burning a whole in my stash and I was dying to use it on something!  I am pleased with this end result.  What do you think?

Have great day!
Analisa

May BJP 2011

This piece of fabric was given to me by a good friend Janita.  It is beautiful Pakistani cotton with a lovely brown border.  I used a lot of my favorite and more costly beads on it, nothing else would do it justice.

here is a close up of the brown banding.

and a lovely charm my sister Stacia sent to me in a box of goodies.

Have a lovely day! xx
Analisa

Bead Embroidery Basics

This is a great tutorial on bead embroidered jewelery such as cuffs or neck cuffs.  Enjoy!

April BJP

Here is my submission for my April Bead Journal Project.  As I said before I got a little side tracked with my cross stitching and other interests.  This lovely fabric is from a fairy series and these are all just wings.  I think the colors are beautiful.  I never have a plan when I start these squares I choose the fabric piece first and then I prepare it by basting it to a felt backing.  I then proceed to stare at it until something comes to me.  I hope you enjoy this one.  May square is started so stay tuned in the next week or so it will be posted.  Have  a lovely day! XOXO

A Little Surfing.......

I know you guys were wondering where my BJP for April is and I have to confess its still only half way finished. You see I met a new friend (Janita) who has enabled me terribly!  She is wonderfully creative in so many ways, but my down fall was that she encouraged me to cross stitch on linen.  Well that opened a whole new can of worms that started a stitching project we all are working on together.  I cant show you yet what it is until its finished. I know sorry!

 Take a look at Janita's fabulous blog and don't forget to scroll down and see her drawings.  http://janitamantel.blogspot.com/

Sylvia's Freebies is a great blog!  She has lovely designs and her finishings are very pretty! http://syku66.blogspot.com/search/label/Freebies

Another of my favorite blogs to follow is The Worlds Largest Collection of Smalls.  this site is packed with lovely little finishes and often times where you can find them.  I love the fact that it has so many wonderful ideas on how to finish your little masterpieces.  Great ideas for gift giving!  http://theworldslargestcollectionofsmalls.blogspot.com/

Well I wish you all a fantastic day and see you son!

Analisa