tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45814479897044772402024-03-05T07:24:29.654-07:00BuckleBottom BlabJust some jabber-jawin' from a glass gal.BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-33179836626519503212014-01-07T10:45:00.000-07:002014-01-07T10:45:49.898-07:00Happy New Year!Welcome to 2014!<br />
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I'm excited for this year....lots of big stuff happening! My hubs and I both turn (ahem) 40, we celebrate 15 years of marriage in June and it's my 10 year glassy anniversary! <br />
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So - to celebrate, I'm announcing a brand new series in my BuckleBottom Bead collection: VESSELS! It only took me 10 years to do the one thing that got me started in melting glass.....but I got there! I always wanted to make vessels or vials but never put my mind to ACTUALLY doing them until I got into <a href="http://www.youngliving.com/">essential oils</a> (a whole other post, I tell ya!). Now I can put my two passions together!<br />
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Introducing B'Hold Vessels:<br />
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<br />I will be adding a few to my website in the next few days, along with some new B'Vintage necklaces, B'Bangled bracelets and B'Danglie earrings. (As you know, the business side of this isn't my forte, so please be patient.) :-)<div>
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Thank you to all my customers, friends and family for their support over the past ten years. Special thanks to Josh, the hubs, for his help in finishing my studio! It rocks! (And yes, again....a whole other promised post.)</div>
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BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-89673878557697730642013-09-15T15:47:00.003-07:002013-09-15T15:47:51.860-07:00And We're Off and Runnin'!Hi ya'll! I've got quite a few beads made for a couple jewelry sets, as well as big hole beads (you know, like Pandora? Troll? Biagi?) that I will be listing on Etsy in the next month or so. I'm working on photography today so that I can hang with my fun family on this quiet Sunday. <div>
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Still working on minimizing the reflection of the lights on the bead, but I thought that my pictures are getting a bit better. </div>
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BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-68450981049106077852013-08-05T08:30:00.002-07:002013-08-05T08:30:48.564-07:00Twitchy. Tingly. Today.Let the torching begin!<br />
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Studio in working order: CHECK! (Still making progress on the finished product!)<br />
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Sorry for the short post but.....BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-21084332910670945662013-07-24T17:17:00.000-07:002013-07-24T17:17:34.916-07:00Guilty As ChargedI know <strike>some</strike> <strike>most</strike> all of you have guilty pleasures. I have a <strike>few</strike> <strike>bunch</strike> plethora of them! Whether it be food, celebrity gossip, office supplies or the like, we have things we don't necessarily SHARE with just anyone, right? Nothing too bad, just....kind of embarrassing, I suppose. Yeah?<div>
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I decided, as I sit here taking a quick break for myself, that I would discuss only ONE of my guilty pleasures today. Maybe I'll save some others for another day, or maybe I won't. I guess you'll just have to stay tuned if you're interested. :-)</div>
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As I said, I'm taking a little break so I'm watching Covert Affairs that I recorded last night. I decided to share a bit about my tv loves. (Covert Affairs is NOT a guilty pleasure, mind you. If you don't watch it, you should! I heart Auggie!) I do have a small list of shows that do make me cringe a bit to admit that I watch them. Here are a few for starters:</div>
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And the more teeny bopper, the better! Pretty Little Liars is ridiculously spooky to me. And any group of friends THAT good looking needs to be fattened up a bit and given bad taste. I am ashamed to admit that I look forward to the new episode every week. I have, ahem, even read a few of the books. </div>
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Funny and with good lookin' actors? Aw yeah! Joey Lawrence is STILL hot! (WHOA!) *snicker* I get enough "drama" from my kids. A little comedic relief is a necessity! Now, I know these are no Cosby Shows or Seinfelds or Friends, but they make me giggle. I do get a teensy pink when my hubby catches me watching them, though, because....well, frankly....they are kinda dumb. But hey! I just said they make me giggle.....WHO CARES! </div>
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BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-18718907296258466002013-07-10T19:20:00.001-07:002013-07-10T19:20:23.620-07:00Check It Out!Hey everyone! I've been interviewed on a fabulous artsy blog - <a href="http://museiddity.com/2013/07/10/creative-spotlight-haley-smith-glass-bead-artist-and-owner-of-bucklebottom-beads/">www.museiddity.com</a> - and I'd love for you to go on over and check it out! Not only does she ask me bunches of questions about my lampwork journey, she has other artists, jewelry designers and creatives as guests on her blog. <br />
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As for BuckleBottom studio work....well, let's just say summer vacation has been just that..... VACATION! I haven't been to the studio due to family fun and lots of preoccupations, but plan on hittin' the torch at the very first of August, if not sooner. If you've got fall colors on the brain (like *I* do), shoot 'em to me in a comment! I'd love to know! Seriously. If you've got color combos that you think will make wonderful creations, please write.<br />
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Happy Summer!BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-76110165060402575142013-05-28T13:23:00.000-07:002013-05-28T13:23:11.592-07:00It's Almost June!Know what that means?!? My month-long sale will be over! I've added new things to the website over the last few weeks and most everything is discounted. Check out my sale page <a href="http://www.bucklebottom.com/category_29/On-Sale-Now.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Studio is juuuuuuuust about complete. It's all about aesthetics, now. YAY! I've been out to the torch a couple days a week for the past few weeks working on some custom orders. (If you're waiting for one, check your mail soon!) I've been feeling rather frustrated, though, because it's so hard to crank it back up after being so inconsistent. But my ROOM feels fantastic!!<br />
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Check out the website before the sale is over! Some pretties over there!<br />
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<br />BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-82594222481850484242013-04-23T09:05:00.000-07:002013-04-23T09:05:02.877-07:00It's....Almost.....Ready.....So, I decided to revamp my studio in my prime lampworking time period (Feb-April). Sounds silly, but I have been WAITING for this studio for almost 8 years. (Can you believe that this past March was my 9 year anniversary of melting glass?) We moved into this house 8.5 years ago....and I've been biding my time, saving my pennies and planning my studio ever since. <div>
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And it is almost done!! :) If you follow me on Instagram (username: bucklebottom), then you'll know what all has been done thus far. I've also posted a bit on my personal Facebook page, but no one has seen the full transition quite yet. I have one more step and then have to get all my glass organized, but I'm so very close to having the studio of my dreams. I can TASTE it. I will be able to fire it all up in the summer, too. You HAVE to have A/C in the hot AZ summer. And I got me an A/C! </div>
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I don't have any new work to show you due to this overhaul, but I did want to announce that I will be running a Mother's Day special thru the month of May. Look for deep discounts, new items and my Mother/Grandmother's bracelets with birthstone colors to match your family. I should be back at the torch by Monday and I will be making stock for my birthstone beads.</div>
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BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-6970835936332461832013-02-09T16:06:00.000-07:002013-02-09T16:07:31.165-07:00I Heart VintageSo, I've S-L-O-W-L-Y been adding bead time into my schedule. I don't know why Christmas/New Year time always throws me off.... I guess cuz I crank out quite a bit during the tail end of the year, I just have a hard time WANTING to get back in the groove. This year I am forcing the issue and, wouldn't you know it, I am loving it! I mix other creative avenues into my "art" time, but I did manage to get a few things accomplished (bead-wise) over the past couple weeks.<br />
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I hope you'll check out my <a href="http://www.bucklebottom.com/" target="_blank">website </a>and look under <a href="http://www.bucklebottom.com/category_28/BE-Vintage.htm" target="_blank">BE Vintage</a>. I think you'll like what ya see! (Don't order there - email me. I sell out quicker than I can keep up with on my website sometimes. I don't know why it doesn't keep an accurate count. Working on that!)</div>
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<br />BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-39401340913091157552013-01-02T14:04:00.000-07:002013-01-02T14:04:02.418-07:00It's Been Awhile, Eh?So....I know. Almost a year since my last post. I have tons of excuses, but blah. And I'm not here to make any empty promises or resolutions, either. I'm really not a great blogger....that is obvious. And I'm not super into networking - social or otherwise. I make beads. I make jewelry with my beads. And then I have a hard time showing and telling! :-)<br />
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What I WILL tell you is that I will be updating my website (www.bucklebottom.com) with new pictures and items very shortly. I have to take pictures and get them downloaded, but that will happen sooner rather than later. I got a fab new camera that I'm hoping will jumpstart my year of getting back on the website, blog, bead track. I get back to my regularly scheduled program next week when the kids get back in school. SWEET!<br />
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In the meantime, let me know you're out there..... Leave me a message and let me know you read this blog. Just a "hi" will do. If I get enough comments, I will update more regularly and keep you in the loop much more frequently.<br />
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-20403258006109714512012-02-10T10:05:00.000-07:002012-02-10T10:05:27.150-07:00The New Year!I'm excited for all the "stuff" this year has to bring! I'm in the process of getting my studio cleared out so that I can create in a space that feels a bit more comfortable! The torch hasn't had it's usual pull....and I don't like that. So, in effort to get that feeling back, I am reorganizing. I hope to be back by March with new items and bead sets. :-)BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-30606109550866685792011-12-13T14:32:00.000-07:002011-12-13T14:32:54.917-07:00Deck the Halls....and the Website!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXN5WAuwjetSsj_r_UPU1kVD0Q0yRRykO1OfWpCkBXZ0amIVV_Bv7vHaTMXMlvrENno0lqO9sjVYPiainlJpZlNsnPfLWyDpIShiNl1qMTIfEOCDg0SD596aikAzOU5lO4Z7pRl4Dplgg/s1600/tribeadmintlav.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXN5WAuwjetSsj_r_UPU1kVD0Q0yRRykO1OfWpCkBXZ0amIVV_Bv7vHaTMXMlvrENno0lqO9sjVYPiainlJpZlNsnPfLWyDpIShiNl1qMTIfEOCDg0SD596aikAzOU5lO4Z7pRl4Dplgg/s200/tribeadmintlav.jpg" width="117" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bucklebottom.com/">BuckleBottom.com</a> is filling up with Christmas goodies! I've got B-Creative interchangeable necklaces, B-Feathered Earrings and brand new BuckleBottom originals all over the website!!! PLUS, the Jingle Bell Sale will continue until the end of the month!! </div><br />
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It's here - and I apologize for the delay!!!<br />
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Check it out - <a href="http://www.bucklebottom.com/">www.bucklebottom.com</a>, baby!!<br />
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My plate is full with custom orders so I can't take any more that are needed by Christmas. (And current custom orders are in progress, so response time to e-mails might be a tad longer than normal. Bear with me.)<br />
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Thank you and have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS from BuckleBottom!<br />
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Or so I hope.BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-48572427448011271742011-11-01T12:09:00.000-07:002011-11-01T12:09:38.953-07:00Where Did It Go?!It's November 1st already? Sheesh. Sorry about that!<br />
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I have loads of pictures to take, lots of work I'm behind on and plenty of goodies that need to go up on the website, but......<br />
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No excuses. I'll try and get that stuff done this week. :-)BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-62301782949172168052011-10-02T16:09:00.000-07:002011-10-02T16:09:05.198-07:00October ROCKS!It really does. I don't know about you, but October has all the qualities I like in a month.<br />
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1) It starts to really cool off around this Arizona desert. Loverly.<br />
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2) It's my birthday month.<br />
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3) It's usually the month that my super duper cool neighbor holds her super duper cool boutique. (YAY! October 22nd for those that are close by!)<br />
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4) It's my birthday month.<br />
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5) I really like harvest decor. And Halloween, too. But I don't do the scary, spooky stuff. I stick with fall colors, pumpkins, hay bales and cute scarecrows. Ties in with the cooler weather. Love it!<br />
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6) Did I mention it's my birthday month? Oh wait. I did? Sorry. ;-)<br />
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SO - for this FABULOUS October.....I would like to extend FREE SHIPPING to all of my wonderful customers! All ya gotta do is type in OCTFREE in the coupon code box in the shopping cart. Add your lovelies and VOILA! So - again - OCTFREE is the magic code.<br />
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ALSO, because I wanna.....and because of NEW inventory that is coming in for the holiday season.....all of my Charm Necklaces are $10 off original price! Free shipping and less money for cute stuff?!?! YES! How can you pass that up, right? :-)<br />
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Thank you to all who have supported me and BuckleBottom Beads. I love ya'll!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>~~~~Remember to sign up on my website for my Newsletter. You'll get all this info sooner and MORE deals if you sign up.~~~</b></div>BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-49904146245803303682011-09-14T16:31:00.000-07:002011-09-14T16:31:23.080-07:00Klutzy, Clumsy and All That Jazz............So, I got back to the torch.....FINALLY. It's still really hot out there, but I figure if I don't start now, I might as well forget having anything new for this holiday/boutique season! <br />
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And I feel so LAME! My beads are wonky (yes, that's a glass term!) and ugly. I'm serious! Nothing pretty about them. I can't even consider them "organic" and naturally misshapen. They are just baaaad! <br />
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I will not give up.<br />
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I will not back down.<br />
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I will not let that crazy glass win.<br />
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Blaze and I will TRIUMPH!<br />
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Just some other day, I guess!<br />
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<b>In other news:</b> I will be adding a new page to my website shortly. An informational page about taking care of your jewelry. Things like how to keep your silver shiny, what environmental factors may damage your jewelry and more on what goes INTO my jewelry and glass beads. So - stay tuned.<br />
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Here's to FALL and cooler weather!!<br />
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***<i>A long-time friend of mine from my ballet days and a recent bead customer passed away last weekend. I didn't want to post on my blog without mentioning something about her. She was special to me. Please lift up her family in your prayers if you're so inclined. She was my age and this has been rough on those that loved her most. Thank you.</i>***BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-1561767573058349892011-08-27T11:15:00.000-07:002011-08-27T11:15:51.970-07:00I Heart GlassI really do. I love everything about it. I love color, too. So, colored glass makes me swoon.<br />
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And right now I miss melting colored glass. <br />
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Cooler weather, where art thou?BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-11387999487339915732011-08-18T17:56:00.000-07:002011-08-18T17:56:10.885-07:00Yep. It's time.My muse hasn't made an appearance in quite awhile. I think she melts in temperatures above <strike>99</strike> <strike>105</strike> 110 degrees. Or in humidity in a place that is supposedly a DRY HEAT. <br />
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Phooey.<br />
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But - it's time. On Monday I shall light up Blaze. (That's my trusty torch for those that are new to the BuckleBottom gang.) Bring on the fire! Bring on the glass! And, God willing, bring on some good rain or something to make the heat a TOUCH more bearable! We'll see - but.... I. WILL. TORCH.<br />
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Probably in my bathingsuit.<br />
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Probably after a dip in the pool.<br />
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Probably only for about 5 minutes.....<br />
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....until I have to jump in the pool again.<br />
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But I will make a bead. Maybe two.<br />
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Pray for me. :)BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-73561491989949315912011-08-01T17:01:00.000-07:002011-08-01T17:01:13.749-07:00As school begins (yes, already!), I decided to reflect upon the things that will forever remind me of The Summer of Twenty-Eleven. :) Okay....maybe not forever, but definitely some stuff that has consumed some days and nights of this heat-riddled couple of months. There is much, much more.....but I'll stick with the top 10.<br />
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<div style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">1) Harry Potter marathon with da hubby. (Still haven't seen the very last one, but....ooooh, can't wait! )</span></i></span></div><div style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"> </span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilz8AxvzfVQEVpiZ5JaOH-EoU4f29QUTGaoy1OHFVfpncN9rUrcMlAzYbp5B1YCBFR7iakJ40NhtoYoEWr-5z38pp3YOkv_IX25cXldjqDaxQNXGMtqZP5c4FjEisEtf2rBG84-tE4Ib0/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilz8AxvzfVQEVpiZ5JaOH-EoU4f29QUTGaoy1OHFVfpncN9rUrcMlAzYbp5B1YCBFR7iakJ40NhtoYoEWr-5z38pp3YOkv_IX25cXldjqDaxQNXGMtqZP5c4FjEisEtf2rBG84-tE4Ib0/s1600/images.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<i style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">2) Baking yummy stuff. (Who knew?!?)</span></i><br />
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<span id="goog_808081040"></span><span id="goog_808081041"></span>BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-8491987557263068122011-07-28T09:38:00.003-07:002011-07-28T13:35:50.195-07:00To Etsy....Or Not To Etsy.....I love <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/BuckleBottom?ref=pr_profile">Etsy</a>. I love to support other artists and crafty people. I love SO MUCH of what Etsy and Etsians have to offer....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamapatrice">Like THIS! Isn't it toooo cute? (Click HERE to go to this Etsy store.)</a></td></tr>
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But I never have success selling my OWN stuff on Etsy. True, I never have much up and I have a hard time maintaining all my little web spaces as it is. But I'm considering a push on my big-hole beads (aka Pandora, troll, biaggi, etc) and thought it might be a decent place to start. It's pretty FULL of stuff like that, though.<br />
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I suppose, in the scheme of things, that since it's not a huge expense I should just go for it. It's the time invested in it. Is it worth it? How do you guys who do Etsy feel about it? Do you have a website, too? And a blog? And a newsletter? And a...oy. It's just hard to figure out what works, what doesn't and what can I get rid of!<br />
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Well, so....anyways.....<br />
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Etsy. To sell on Etsy or not to sell on Etsy. That IS the question.<br />
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Do you have the answer?BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-45950643242809763872011-07-21T08:38:00.000-07:002011-07-21T08:38:48.860-07:00As Summer Ends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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We traveled to the northwest a couple weeks ago and ended up in our usual spot....the beautiful beach above. I don't think I will ever get tired of going there. Peaceful. Heavenly. Comforting. COOL. I love that we get out of the sweltering heat of Arizona, even if we do miss a few of the monsoons that roll through. I do love me some rain on the desert. But not the HABOOB that occassionally comes with it! LOL! <br />
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The beads and jewelry will come. I'm slowing starting to work my way back into it. I guess I needed a break. I've lost my "edge," however, so I'm not sure how fast I will be able to get stuff put together for the website. Stay tuned. <br />
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Potential sale on the horizon, as well.<br />
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Adios for now!BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-38963952273744849822011-06-15T11:21:00.000-07:002011-06-15T11:21:37.973-07:00QuietIt's quiet around here. Just the kids giggling and bein'...kids. I love it. But that means I don't have a ton to say to you!<br />
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My anniversary is comin' up this Sunday. Twelve years. Love this man. However, it's been THIRTEEN years since I looked like THIS: <br />
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And we do.<br />
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Peace out.<br />
xoBuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-90607119393609346712011-06-08T10:55:00.000-07:002011-06-08T10:55:13.221-07:00....and bakes.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEl7rZd9c3wY9t1tgzizopl2Hg4exwL_tMybyYH4rsHI242XSAzR50-Ti2k06CfvRPbvdHmh-24Je1WJ6QtXZRD4g3z3sPgXE2ggi3IEJgiNpx2YV9m3DFggrbVUkKBMWkl9zzJwx9-G8/s1600/shot_1307489650057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEl7rZd9c3wY9t1tgzizopl2Hg4exwL_tMybyYH4rsHI242XSAzR50-Ti2k06CfvRPbvdHmh-24Je1WJ6QtXZRD4g3z3sPgXE2ggi3IEJgiNpx2YV9m3DFggrbVUkKBMWkl9zzJwx9-G8/s320/shot_1307489650057.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1CZeotSt8qpBpjKBZUNW5ceOoVE62pMygB59V0HM0CYRWAu9d-hm5ZX6k_Psuk991SwtuAqqxZHNGapD-9Cy1_5L37mQQVo2Hakg06odYKmeR3f2k2rE7RRNB7rMnBC7Wa4DKzoJ_-w/s1600/shot_1307483503465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1CZeotSt8qpBpjKBZUNW5ceOoVE62pMygB59V0HM0CYRWAu9d-hm5ZX6k_Psuk991SwtuAqqxZHNGapD-9Cy1_5L37mQQVo2Hakg06odYKmeR3f2k2rE7RRNB7rMnBC7Wa4DKzoJ_-w/s320/shot_1307483503465.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1J48mLgAGAvQ1smFNcDwdBr__QpcXKpqS19pifYejnuKFHBsSxWfEszzzT2B93ovwGFFOhyphenhyphenJ1hdEzRWyuweVt0EGVzCI7rVieqXS6QXCY5ghMawOHdt6xWtk9xHdXbUg6due4wsnW80/s1600/shot_1307489605519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1J48mLgAGAvQ1smFNcDwdBr__QpcXKpqS19pifYejnuKFHBsSxWfEszzzT2B93ovwGFFOhyphenhyphenJ1hdEzRWyuweVt0EGVzCI7rVieqXS6QXCY5ghMawOHdt6xWtk9xHdXbUg6due4wsnW80/s320/shot_1307489605519.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7L3LVC60GYa6aw2lHYNkhtukwuX9aEJqKyDjzGT_eQaWmJ90PLIjfPtr3XdHA4ns9bNLgTNSVHUNgpJbkTOdbtK2j_zxPXIfxc6RAf2kq1p_lTIq3Iz0Wc0G5wVtDhdR83lscgNSbhXw/s1600/shot_1307500630536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7L3LVC60GYa6aw2lHYNkhtukwuX9aEJqKyDjzGT_eQaWmJ90PLIjfPtr3XdHA4ns9bNLgTNSVHUNgpJbkTOdbtK2j_zxPXIfxc6RAf2kq1p_lTIq3Iz0Wc0G5wVtDhdR83lscgNSbhXw/s320/shot_1307500630536.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnm-y2SlKkBf6Is57984_7C6TN_2NXW-XiZFFBZzb5y7da64i5Uz1lhVlvoBeC4L-H0NvYgE0Hm0APfX9kX_iHRODZXTMIKBtFNKQZ9x7qxS9JGjChUUsvs9HrLdJ-TL18amF-AS09RQw/s1600/shot_1307500592011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnm-y2SlKkBf6Is57984_7C6TN_2NXW-XiZFFBZzb5y7da64i5Uz1lhVlvoBeC4L-H0NvYgE0Hm0APfX9kX_iHRODZXTMIKBtFNKQZ9x7qxS9JGjChUUsvs9HrLdJ-TL18amF-AS09RQw/s320/shot_1307500592011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohz_y6qwtFlJu92JPAznnWjwgkOrjOOpQ4tHsM55FJmqOT38ZAQdf4nusrnH2p_iZyfbEHsDlHWQ3xMufkPam4Y16uDMan6M1ZbS0po77uOdFc2RbGCnUSA_57SEdi9bg3ueV8CQgDc4/s1600/shot_1307500609251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohz_y6qwtFlJu92JPAznnWjwgkOrjOOpQ4tHsM55FJmqOT38ZAQdf4nusrnH2p_iZyfbEHsDlHWQ3xMufkPam4Y16uDMan6M1ZbS0po77uOdFc2RbGCnUSA_57SEdi9bg3ueV8CQgDc4/s320/shot_1307500609251.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span id="goog_1863725961"></span><span id="goog_1863725962"></span>BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-88973533711420513342011-06-07T11:47:00.000-07:002011-06-07T11:47:17.700-07:00BuckleBottom.....Bakes?I don't get it. I really don't. I have spent 30-something years NOT baking. Not wanting to step foot in the kitchen unless it's to grab something quick. I've just never had the desire to spend much time in that room.<br />
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Until lately.<br />
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Now I have become obsessed with cupcakes, muffins, cookies, cakes......well, mainly cupcakes. And muffins. I think it has to do with that creative "itch" I get about twice a year. Happens when I have too much to do, kids are around and I can't torch. Also when vacation is looming and happiness abounds. :) I just get crazy for anything artsy, creative, handmade..... Not that I am not crazy for it the rest of the year. It's just.....I get a nervous energy that I have to pour into something.<br />
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Right now it's baking.<br />
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Crazy. (And I'm not even eating them!)<br />
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So - if you've got a great baking blog you want me to check out or a fabulous (albeit EASY) recipe for me to try, leave it here....comment here....enable me here. :) And I will appreciate you FOR EV AH! Actually, my kids will, too! <br />
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Hugs and cupcakes!BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581447989704477240.post-57303117580412484962011-06-01T09:10:00.000-07:002011-06-01T09:10:55.366-07:00Last Day for Summer Daze Sale!Get 'em while they're HOT!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I will continue to keep some things on sale throughout the summer....but not all! Since custom orders and new items will be limited for the next few months, you definitely don't want to miss the opportunity to grab these goodies at such great prices!<br />
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Happy Summer!BuckleBottom Beads - Haley M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09969705130105256067noreply@blogger.com0