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Friday, January 4, 2013

10-9-8-7-6...........

Our View of the Mountain 

Happy New Year!
Anyone who was watching local channel 5 in and around the Delaware County area of upstate NY can agree the countdown was less than stellar!  If you are reading this news-caster-lady: YOU forgot the countdown.. But it didn't matter - we were just winding down from a fabulous New Years Weekend in the country with friends and were ready for sleep by the time the rest of the world got to zero.  I hope everyone had very Happy Holiday's and are ready to start the 2013 Beading Season...

For me - It's time to get back to work.
If memory serves, I believe I make beads..


I usually begin preparing for the New Year in December but things have changed a bit around here and it looks like a late start will have to do.   For those of you who read my last blog post or have contact with me outside of Social Media you know that my time is being spent with family who need my assistance and this is pretty much the way things are going to be long term.  I thank you for your patience and consideration during this time.

I also want to bring to your attention that my email and facebook are all "messed up".   I have been battling an email spam problem for about 2 months now.  For every "real" email I receive about 75 spam emails follow and this has been driving me crazy-all I do is delete spam, all day long.  I have checked my spam filters - changed my settings but I find more "real" emails in my spam filters than I do in my regular account - I am currently discussing this with my web people to see if they can get to the bottom of it all.   So, If I have not answered an email - please send it to me again on Facebook {messenger} or on Etsy {convo}  Until this problem is solved.   And while we are on the topic - for a few months facebook has refused to send me ANY NOTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER.  Translated that means no notifications after comments, when someone comments, when someone sends a message - ANYTHING.   Yes, my settings are fine - so I think there is a connection with this & my email problems.   So, If I have not responded to a comment on FB - that is why -  I am dealing with it the best that I can and again, I thank you for your patience and consideration.

Somewhere in here I was supposed to talk about Beads..

March 2 & 3, 2013: The next show I have coming up is Berks Bead Bazaar  in Pa.   I always describe this as a "cozy" show {if that makes any sense} It's a great place to meet with friends, have lunch at the Inn and shop all things BEAD!  It's very "low-pressure - easygoing" kind of shopping in a pretty atmosphere with a very select group of Bead makers.  The whole LPA clan will be there (including Ben & Hank - wow special treat!) and I really look forward to it.  I will probably post photo's on Facebook & on this blog when I have inventory to show & tell.  If you need something in particular PLEASE contact me and let me know ASAP -  Hank is preparing my work area THIS WEEKEND and the clay is out.   Check out the link for Berks and don't forget to print your Discount coupon for entry into the show!


Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy & Creative 2013
Lisa

My friend Gracelyn & I at our neighbors Ranch this past New Years Weekend





Friday, December 7, 2012

Happy Holiday's

I can't believe its here already..

I am sure I don't have to tell those of you who know me how totally unprepared I am - I guess I am going to have to get used to "the new me" Have patience please!

I was totally unprepared for the storm that kept me away from the studio for longer than expected & also unprepared for a personal family matter that has kept me away from the studio most days since.  A lady, very dear to me is in need of some assistance and I am giving her 100% so if I am absent once in a while without a dramatic Facebook update to accompany it - just know I am okay and spending time with a person that is very important to me.

The Fall Fantasy line was a hit! YAY!  and I apologize for not getting more product into the Etsy shop as promised.  I am going to change the line a bit in preparation for 2013 Winter, Spring & Summer colors and will keep you updated (here or on Facebook) as to when the new pieces will debut.  Of course I will be filling my shop with regular LPA inventory weekly.   This week was all about Ring Kits and I am down to about 10 left that have not been listed yet.  So get them while you can - they make awesome gifts and I will be glad to festively wrap them and ship them anywhere you would like me to -please email or convo me sometimes I do not see the messages left on completed cart orders until its time to ship them out!

Ring Kits are perfect gifts for the holiday's & Great Do-In-One-Day Projects for you and a friend
Here are some photo's from the Bead & Glass Boutique class given this summer (all photo's c. 2012 by Amy B)
Here is a direct link to the Ring Kits currently Available:  RING KITS FOR SALE






I also would like to take this time to Thank Bead Design Studio Magazine for making me their spotlight artist for December.  The article was great and I am honored that you chose me and my work to represent Artisan Bead Makers.
Bead Design Studio Magazine - December 2012 Issue

Please pick up a copy today - the magazine is great!
Happy Creating..til next time!

Lisa