New Designs - The Roxie & The Lola

The design bug is back again. I have worked on 2 different necklaces today in between playing with Carson and telling him "don't do that". It is hard get to much of anything accomplished when it is just me and the kids. I have several other designs in my head....just finding the time to work is the problem. My plan is to design tonight once Chris gets back from fishing.

So for now here is Roxie...Spunky & Chic

I love the pink & black combo...still undecided about adding the extra chain to hang below the black...opinions are always welcomed & appreciated. You never know their might be a "Thank You" gift involved. ;)

And Lola....Simple & Elegant I love the large silver circle and the pale yellow. I think of Easter.

Hope to post some pics tonight of some new designs. Keep checking back.

Have a great Saturday

Bethany

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS

Yesterday was my Husband Chris' 36th Birthday. So I tired to have a little surprise party with our family. It's hard to have a surprise party when your 4 year old tells the surprise....:) But that is OK, Andrew was just excited about a party. When you mention party he starts thinking about birthday cake and well it's over cause that is all he talks about until the party.

I had Natasha from Elegant Celebrations and Designs to make the cake and she did a great job. When you see the cake some people might think why did you do a fishing cake, but if you know our family (my husband & his brother) you understand. If you don't let me give you some info..... They LOVE fishing.. They fish in tournaments not just here on Center Hill Lake but Old Hickory, Percy Priest, Kentucky Lake & Guntersville Lake in Alabama. Yes, I said Alabama. They will get up at 3 in the morning for several days before a tournament to travel to Alabama to practice. When we see Josh & Leslie....all they (Chris & Josh) talk about is FISHING. Leslie & I talk about jewelry...but that is a different story. We are not near as bad as them:) Even last night at the little party they were talking about....fishing. You see Chris took yesterday off for his birthday and went fishing on Percy Priest to get ready for a tournament Sat. And yes, the weather is suppose to be very cold Saturday with a chance of snow...but that won't stop them. Sometimes I don't get it....but it makes him happy so that is all that matters.

I tell him that the boys are mine when they are little because when they get older they will be out on the lake fishing with him all the time. He just smiles...he can't wait for them to get bigger and to spend those many hours doing his favorite past time. Andrew already has the bug and he is just 4. Anyways, here is a pic of Chris with his birthday cake. Thanks Natasha for the great cake.

I hope everyone has a great FRIDAY!!!!

Bethany

And the winning name is.....

Julie from FL. Her submission for the "Name that necklace was" "Pomegranate Punch". I had some to send in their submissions by email and that is how the winning one came in. I loved it. It is really close to the color of a pomegranate and I thought that name suited the necklace. Thanks to all who submitted. Keep looking back for more giveaways.

As for the necklace "Pomegranate Punch" and 2 glass pendants they have been donated to the blog "In His Hands ~ Our Adoption Story". I have their link under my Other Items of Interest on the right or click the "Baby O" button. For every $5.00 given to the cause you are entered to win prize packages. They have some great prizes so go check it out!! As you know our family was recentley blessed by adoption and I wanted to help another family be blessed. Adoption is a awesome thing!!!

Have a great rest of the day!!
Bethany

What a smile :)

This morning I had the honor of working with Miss Hannah. She was such a joy to work with. She brought her favorite blanket and stuffed animal to join in on some of the session. Here are some of my favorites, we made over 200 pics and I am still not finished editing.

Meow Meow - her favorite stuffed animal

Something about this I just LOVE!!!

We finally got her to do a twirl and I love the results.

I believe she could be a model.

I also worked on some new jewelry. Pics of this will come later. Remember to enter in the "Name That Necklace Contest" and let me know your opinion on with or without the flower. If your entry is pick you will win a free piece of jewelry...not strings attached. You can pick from any of my pieces. TELL YOUR FRIENDS!! More giveaways are planned for the next couple of weeks. Keep checking back. Here is the necklace.

With

Without

Beth

Your opinion could win you some jewelry!!!

I am working on a new necklace and can't decide if I like it with the flower attached or without. I know every ones opinions are different, but I would like some input. Here are 2 pics of the necklace.
With the black flower

Without the black flower.

Also, I need a name for this necklace. So everyone leave a name and if I pick your entry you will WIN a piece of jewelry. No strings attached!! Can't get better than that. So tell your family & friends to send in an entry. The deadline for this will be Sunday night, Feb. 22. All I need is your suggestion name for the necklace, your name and an email so I can contact you. You can pick from any of my designs. So go ahead and get those creative name juices flowing.

Have a great weekend!!!

Bethany

Retro Red

This is Retro Red.... I love the Black Rose with the Metallic Red. This is a new line I am working on. I have more in the making...just waiting for some materials to arrive so I can put on the finishing touches.

$14.00

Beth

ELEGANT CELEBRATONS GIVEAWAY

Don't forget to go to Elegant Celebrations to enter for her Jewelry Giveaway. You can find her link on the right side of this page. Mention you heard about it here. She has some really cute photo charms and other jewelry.

Here are some pics of some new designs I made this weekend. You can also see them on the etsy shop at www. bethtramel.etsy.com.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day. It's 8:13am and I am the only one up so I thought this would be the perfect time to do a short blog. So far I have done a load of laundry, put some clothes up, got the boys gifts ready & put Chris' card out. Here is a pic of the gifts, now I am just waiting for everyone to wake up.




I also got a gift last night....Roses. He surprised me...he had been asking what I wanted and all I want is for the 2 of us to go out to eat...probably won't be tonight. Who knows when we will get to go...but trust me I will keep reminding him. We still haven't been out to eat for our anniversary...and that was Nov. 3. It is just hard to find someone to keep the boys. I feel like the only people we have to keep them are our parents... and our mothers keep the boys during the week so we hate to ask them to watch them any other time.

Here are my flowers....


The roses are very pretty. I had to arrange them in the vase, so please overlook that :)

Well, I am going to go see what Ms. Kitty is making a fuss about at the kitchen door. Maybe she sees her Valentine outside. ;) Oh, and I would like to send a Happy Birthday shout out to my cousin Lori...wow how neat to have your birthday on Valentines Day.




Have a great day everyone!!!
Bethany

Samples

Here are some sample pics of the materials I use to make my designs. Any of the following can be used on the glass or metal dog tags.

I will be posting more materials sometime this weekend.

Have a GREAT Friday!!!

Bethany

Neck Candy - Glass & Metal Charms

Here are some pics of my new pieces....

Pink Paisley with Upper Case "C" on Metal Dog Tag...

Blue Circles on lime green with Lower Case "g" on Metal Dog Tag.

Brown Funk Flowers Glass Charm with Upper Case "A"

More designs to be posted this weekend.

Thanks,

Bethany

ETSY Shop now open & Elegant Celebations Giveaway

You can now visit my ETSY shop at www.bethtramel.etsy.com. Hopefully I will be posting some new designs this weekend. Also, my friend Natasha is having a Jewelry GIVEAWAY at her site. www.tncakes.blogspot.com check it out... It's really simple. Mention that you heard about it here!!!!

Check back here soon for details on my giveaway. Who knows what I might giveaway, it might be jewelry, might be a photography gift certificate or it could be both. Keep checking!!!

Have a great rest of the day!!!

Bethany

Tennis Anyone?

I can't believe how great the weather was this past weekend. On Sunday afternoon we went to Chris' Aunts house to help her with somethings and while we were there Andrew wanted to play tennis. He loves to play, I was actually impressed he hit a few this time. He was so proud of himself and so were we.

Carson was more interested in chasing the tennis balls and watching the donkeys. Yes I said donkeys. She lives on a farm and the donkeys were watching. Here are a few pics from the day.

Andrew about to make contact with the ball. I love the effect I put on this picture.

This was about it for Carson and tennis.

I'm sure he will be more into it next year.

I hope everyone can stay in today if possible, it is soooo windy outside. I pray that the weather does not get bad. Stay safe.

Bethany

A Special thanks to Graden...our computer fixer

I have to give a special thanks to Chris' cousin Graden for fixing my computer. THANK YOU GRADEN!!! It is back, I just have to install the editing programs and I can start back to work. Speaking of work.... I have alot of it. I have some sessions that I have to finish some work on. I will feel so much better to get these finished and out of the way.




Recently we took the boys to the lake to watch their Uncle Josh run the boat for a few minutes. So while we were there I made some pics of them. I got more of Carson, Andrew was more interested in throwing rocks in the water than taking pics. Here they are.....



Carson & Daddy checking it out.

Carson was so excited to see Uncle Josh blast off in the boat.

Andrew was playing "Spiderman" on the big rocks.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend. The weather today was great. This really gets me in the mood for Spring. I can't wait to do some outside work. I am going to search the web for some deck designs. If anyone has some great ideas leave me a message. We have been in the house for 5 years, I feel like deserve a great deck. That is one of our plans for the Spring.

Have a great rest of the weekend!!!

Bethany