Bloggy Goodiness...part 2

Since I have absolutely nothing going on in my brain, I will share some things I've been touched by or have found interesting that have come from other people's brains.

Did you know how dangerous button batteries can be???  Renee shares what she has learned the hard way.  Also please pray for little Kellsey!

The Dangers of Button Batteries

You never know how God might use you.  If you "listen" to that still small voice, you just may be someone's blessing or answer to prayer as Lora shares in her post my God-moment at Food Lion. Be prepared for goose-bumpies.

 OH!  You might want to take a peek at Lora's Etsy Shop, too!  Eager Hands

How to cut glass without a glass cutter...I want to try this! I wonder if I can do it without harming myself?   Cutting Glass tutorial.

One of my daughters has been providing us with Coconut oil for some time now.  A couple of months ago a friend shared a link about a doctor who was giving a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil daily to her husband who is dealing with Alzheimer's Disease and the ways it is helping him. You can check out the video and article here.  We use CO in our homemade deodorant, lotions and chapstick as well as in cooking.  It makes THE BEST popcorn!!! Here is a fun blog post with 52 uses for Coconut Oil.

Many Blessings!  Zuda Gay

Good stuff...sharing links from my blog list

I have been reading some really great things on blogs here lately. Amazing things, touching things and I have learned new things....which is always a good thing!  ; )

First is Chelsea's story (testimony). A touching story by an amazing girl who will be used in wonderful ways!

From Homestead Revival, Dear Daughter: The Heart of Modesty...what I've tried to teach, but never could say this well!

This is a Katie video...if you don't know Katie's story, read back. I cried.....a lot! Precious little miracle!!!   Sweet, sweet family...God is awesome!!
 
This painting is March's Monthly Challenge on Art Bead Scene, it is Street Scene in Montmartre: Le Moulin a Poivre by Vincent Van Gogh, isn't it delightful? 

They pick a designer of the week whose design reflects the challenge piece. I love this week's piece by Lynne Bowland


And....one of my flowers is on today's post on Art Bead Scene....super cool!


And lastly....Totally Tutorials is a blog with lots of...tutorials! I gotta try this one on making an adjustable wire ring base.




blessings, Zuda Gay

Team Love - some of my favorite things

My teammates have been listing some great items and I have picked a few of my favorites to share.  I am so blessed to get to chat with some wonderful people from all over the country and a few countries on the other side of the pond...as those in UK say. I LOVE getting to know them and learning things from them and admiring their talents.

This beautiful Envelope Pocket Album for photos was created by Judy of Mister Pen Quinn and JN Originals Judy always uses beautiful supplies and is one of the most immaculate artisans I know. No matter if the medium is paper or fiber each and every item Judy makes is beautifully crafted.

I've been sewing for most of my life so I appreciate well made clothing. Hannah from BananaOrangeApple creates adorable clothing for children as well as some lovely quilts. This patchwork twirly dress is made from upcycled fabrics and is almost as sweet as her model.

Please meet Harry Potter Parker. Isn't he cute with his owl Hedwig and the Sorting Hat. Parker is an original creation made by Katie of Kater's Acres. Katie's imagination is endless as she creates these adorable little guys and their friends.

Kate from Paintings by Kate Ladd is a wonderful artist. This beautiful painting of Two Iris is a lovely example of her talent. Kate also paints abstracts, landscapes collages and some very lovely floorcloths and home decor.

Joanna of The Dove Stop offers some beautiful floral felt brooches (and you know how I love flowers!) and some adorable cupcake ones as well as beautiful greeting cards. Since this year is Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee I had to feature Joanna's Queenie Brooch...besides, it makes me smile.

My last featured shop artist today is Kim of Clay by Kim.  Kim's shop is delightful especially if you are like me and love flowers, whimsey and a bit of fairy dust. Isn't this Cottage Fairy Door just lovely? I can imagine a fairy peeking at me through the little stained glass window...so sweet!

Many blessings!! Zuda Gay

Giveaway at Christie Cottage

Sweet Jacki from Christie Cottage blog and Etsy shop is having a giveaway of one of my flower necklaces. If you would like enter to win this:

Enter here:  Christie Cottage: Win It Wednesday

Good luck!

blessings, Zuda Gay

A Wedding

At Thanksgiving my niece asked me if I would make a cake topper for her wedding. I was thrilled and honored that she would ask me!  We talked about what she wanted and I thought that I could probably make what she was wanting....well until I got to working on the pieces. For some reason after all these years  the Gremlin of self-doubt rears it's ugly head on occasion and I can't seem to get started on a project until I set myself a deadline and sit down and start smooshing clay. Yes, smooshing is a very technical sculpting term. On February 4th we were going to travel about 2.5 hours to Bloomington, IL to Rachel's shower and I wanted pieces to take to show to her to see if they were even a little bit close to what she was wanting. That would leave me some time to make new ones before the wedding. Well, I don't have to make new ones because she loved them!! Yay!!! I brought them back home to add a veil to the bride and a bow tie to the groom. So now I am ready to show them to you before I mail them off on Monday. Please meet Miss Rachel Penguin and Mr.Bill Bear who will soon be Mr & Mrs Bear..hehe... I just hope that the bear doesn't eat foul of any sort.

OH! I ended up sculpting these critters on blown chicken eggs in which I added beads so that they are rattles which I thought was appropriate since Rachel and Bill are musicians.

blessings, Zuda Gay

LOVE!

Happy Valentine's Day! I love my God, my hubby, my girls and sons-in-law and my grandchildren...who, by the way, are the sweetest, smartest, most adorable children on earth! I love our church and I love my kitties, grandkitties and granddogs. I love a lot of people that I have never met in person....how is that possible?! Twenty years ago I wouldn't have contemplated such a thing, but what wonderful, precious people I have met on-line.  Here are a few lovely things from some of the lovely people that I have come to love...

Cloth Doll by Sheila at Sew Faithful

Pink and White tatted hearts by Sue at Sue Runyon Designs

Flower Pin Brooch by Judi at Pickle Berry Trifles

Hoodie Scarf by Elizabeth at Arona Designs

Matching Aprons for girl and doll by Felicia at Ever Sew Sweet

Pink Peonies Original Silk Painting by Tessa at Colours and Textures

Crocheted Sandals by Pamela at Magdalene Knits

Sarah's Pink Garden by Cynthia at ccvalenzo

Ruffle Scarf by Barb at Blazing Needles

Blessings and love,  Zuda Gay

February Challenge

Although I wasn't completely happy with my creative response to the challenge I set for myself in January, I think I will give it another try. Art Bead Scene Blog's February Challenge is inspired by this 400 year old illuminated page called The Conference of the Birds from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

 This picture shows one color palette taken from this page. The second one shows the colors you can see when you look closer.

But of course the birds are the stars of this piece.

Here are some birdie items from the CAST team on Etsy.

Carrier of Love by Kelly Bermudez

Blue Bird Button Necklace by Joni Couture

Red Birds in Tree Wedding Signature Mat by Inspired by Marie

ACEO Original Robin Song Love by Niki at The Vintage Artist 

 

Coffee Cozy Sleeve by Angel at BAM Crafty Mommas

Bird in the Velvet Wall Quilt by Leslie at MarveLES Art Quilting

Sandhill Cranes Art Print by Roxanne at Watercolors N More

Faux Wood and Leather Retro Owl Pendant by Stephen at Fauxhead

I could have shared a lot more great bird items...but thought I should stop.  So, I'm thinking birds.

blessings, Zuda Gay