February is the Hardest Month for me - how about you?

January has been so hard and we still have all of February to go!
AND at least there will be a wonderful holiday in February. And of course we must go Green at Valentines! Check out my latest items up for auction on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Paper-Bead-Necklace-Set-Harley-Motorclothes-Mag-copper_W0QQitemZ370327334021QQcmdZViewItemQQptZHandcrafted_Artisan_Jewelry?hash=item56393aac85

Paste the above address onto your browser. Then when the ebay page comes up, look on the upper right corner "Seller Info" click on "see other items" to see all I have at super discounted prices this week!

Or in the Ebay search line just put in: paper beads harley - that will get you started.
There's some red in the list this week!

There is also my Etsy store site. Check it out! No auction, just buy-it-now, no waiting! see the link on the right side of this blogsite.

Back on Ebay by popular demand!

I'm back on Ebay with auction selling. I haven't re-opened a store, thought I'd just go for some auction selling for a while.
Check out the new LOW prices!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Recycled-Paper-Bead-Necklace-Earrings-Harley-HOG-pages_W0QQitemZ370323509290QQcmdZViewItemQQptZHandcrafted_Artisan_Jewelry?hash=item563900502a

just hit the link on the right side that says "see more items for sale" or something like that and you can see all the inventory I have on ebay right now.

OR

just enter: "Recycled Paper jewelry" in the search line and up will pop my stuff.
Thanks for your wonderful interest.

Selling only on www.Etsy.com now - check it out!

I've given up my store on Ebay - too expensive. Etsy is so much better. It is more like shopping in a real store but you don't have to get out of your jammies and slippers!
You can still pay with Paypal for all of you who have an account with them. Or - send me an email (bbwright98@hotmail.com) and tell me which necklace (or whatever) you like and I'll set it aside and you can send me a check or money order!
Don't forget - Special orders are still my favorites! If you have an idea, email and we'll work it out if at all possible.
And may I ask.... "How much longer until the LIVE GREEN FAIR?" That is my next planned booth out in the real world. It is usually around the second week in May. Can I make it that long? I plan on having bounties of recycled envelope, comic papers, and junk mail jewelry. They are the meat and potatoes of my business.
But... stay tuned for more discarded Disney book beads, discarded Bible pages beads and old calendar beads. And some really cool and colorful scrap cloth beads! I have been out scrounging for material and have a lot of new ideas so hang in through Winter, we can make it!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Bowenwright

Well is it ever so close to 2010

I never thought I'd live old enough to see the year 2000 - that was 10 years ago now, old stuff!

Time flies. Thanks to all for a wonderful year.
A small hick-up with my nose dripping spinal fluid this year - but that is fixed and hopefully is in the past.
Good things from this year? ... well the beaded lanyard business is doing super good. I figure I made 20 lanyards to raise money for sub-for-Santa this year. Teachers at our school now wear identification cards, but why wear an old, stuffy, boring lanyard when you can have a handmade "recycled bead" lanyard with a THEME.
I did a recipe and food picture bead lanyard for a cooking (CTE) teacher, an American Constitution, revolutionary soldiers, George Washington bead lanyard for a history teacher, An math worksheet bead lanyard for the math teacher, Sheet music bead lanyards for the choir and band teachers, a comic strip lanyard for the art teacher, A "Twilight" (glow in the light) paper bead lanyard for me! (I teach science can't you see the connection?)

And lots of lanyards that just match outfits better than a gross red nylon thingy!

Then today, the sewing teacher (my very good friend) and I did a cooperative class and taught kids how to make art projects out of re-cycled stuff that usually gets thrown away. It was great to see the enthusiasm of 9th graders (girls AND boys) doing paper collage pictures from old magazines or making paper beads from junk mail! They did great! Maybe the tradition will carry on after I am gone!
It was fun teaching them my hobby. We used stir sticks (you can buy them in bulk at Costco) to roll the beads onto and then we just coated them in Elmer's glue and some were even able to string them on stretchy string to make a bracelet or anklet during our limited time together.
I'd like to continue this tradition also!
So, what will 2010 bring? Hopefully more fun!
Best Wishes to You All!

Remembrance Necklaces - Let me show you some ideas:

One of my biggest custom orders requests is for "Remembrance" necklaces. They are not necessarily to be worn but sure can be worn. I just finished an order for 4 necklaces made from a relatives obituary and funeral service program for his mother, two sisters and a brother. They are very special to those who give them, and I hope they are special to those who receive them. I love doing them.

But think of the other special occasions people may want to remember.
I recently did a bracelet out of a graduation ceremony program for a gal who finally went back and got her certificate after 10 years of marriage and 3 kids.

How about celebrating an anniversary or write letters on beads to best friends or grandchildren!
Keep forever your own handwriting and own words!
There are lots of ideas and sometimes don't we all need something to be the keeper of our memories.
bbwright98@hotmail.com

No more out and about selling at booths - this is Special Order Time!

If there is something you want, don't be afraid to call: 801-209-1382 and make an date to come by and pick something up at my shop (you can always leave a message and I'll get right back with you).

I'm available after 4pm weekdays and most anytime on weekends.
Maybe you already know what you want, just call and I'll get it made for you!

You can also buy on my
Etsy site:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Bowenwright

We Made It Through Thanksgiving

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We actually cooked a turkey! For those that know us, that is quite an amazing accomplishment. We also baked some sweet potatoes and had store bought rolls, that's all! It was a start. Cooking is not our thing! Cats wouldn't eat any turkey but I thought it was good. Cats are picky. Cats can hurt your feelings. We're not going to invite cats next year.