Fruit is in! (+ Michaels Coupon!)

Hehe, I thought I'd have a little fun with this one.  (Thanks again Lucky Magazine & Michaels for the project.)  I started off with this inspiration:

So, Lucky Magazine sent the Alpha Shoppers to Michael's armed with $50.00 gift cards and the task of making our own trendy Summer 2011 piece.  I'm stuck on the fruit love I've been seeing all over and loved the idea of a "P.S. I Made This" type of approach.  I just need to get my good camera up and running (so rest assured that I will have better photos up shortly, along with a styled outfit).  For now, process:

 1: Strand of green apple beads and a few fruit charms (actually buttons) hanging down.

 2. Need more, so I added more green apple beads with gold wire.  The idea of these fruit things seems to be EXCESS, so I thought it needed even more:

3. The current final piece.  I agree, the image is terrible.  I will work on that with my better camera.  But I think it needs a touch more too (and maybe some cherry earrings).  That being said, I needed to get it posted, because of the great deal Michaels and Lucky want me to share with all of you!

 

CLICK ME for the link to print this coupon.

Happy making!

<3 A.

Necktie Necklaces on Etsy

So...those ties I've been playing with?  Here's two!!  I'm still in love.

Muted Floral Necktie Necklace

Blue & Yellow Graphic Print Necktie Necklace

<3 A.

Rootin' Scootin'

So...a guy stepped in front of me in the bike path this morning and I had to slam on my little scooter brakes and in doing so, I lightly bumped in to the back of his shoe.  He turns with this scowl and says "EXCUSE ME?!"  So I said "You are excused" (yes, just like a little brat - I was MAD!) and continued on.  As I'm scooting away I hear him grumbling to two cops and one of them says "Well, you did step in front of her, Sir" and the other one says "and she did ring her bell."  MUAHHAHAHA - Wish he could get a ticket for that!

I love it when a morning starts out with so much action.  I'm ready for anything today!  (Or just to perhaps purchase this necklace.  Isn't it awesome?!)

"A Kid At Heart Scooter Necklace" by KaringIsShering on Etsy.com!

I wonder if the wheels work?!

Happy Tuesday all!

~ Alex

PS: Currently reading "Your Money OR Your Life" and I highly recommend it.  My new motto: "Create and Save!"  (I should always make sure I am spending my time by creating something or saving something (whether money or the planet)...I'm loving it - I'm so much more productive when I repeat this mantra!)