My New Work Space

Well after a little cussing and a few blisters on my hands, I got my work table put together and my work space organized.  As you recall on Wednesday I posted that I was going to be making a work space out of a metal rolling cart, an upper cabinet, and a piece of wood that measured 30" wide by 6' long ( the width is really 24 " sorry) great, right!  Well the trouble began when I unwrapped the upper cabinet.

The bottom of the cabinet was recessed by one inch and also the cabinet is made from press wood, not good to screw into.  So I started to think if I cut a piece of board and put it down in the bottom that should be just right to screw the wheels to the bottom, easy peasy right, wrong!  I had a board that I was going to make a shelf out of the board measured 1"X12" X 4' so I measured the inside of the bottom of the cabinet for the length to cut the board.  My Mom did not have a power saw all she had was a hand saw, so I sawed and sawed and finely sawed the piece I need off of the board. Well it did not fit, because dummy me I did not measure the width DUH!!!!  My Mom had a piece of  1" X 6" board that was about 2' long.  This time I measured the width and went back out and sawed and sawed and sawed until I had 2 pieces that would fit in the bottom of the cabinet Whew!  Got the wood glue and glued the pieces to the bottom of the cabinet and called it a day on the building of my table.

This morning after I ate breakfast I got stared on screwing the wheels to the bottom of the cabinet.  Let's just say after yesterday today was a breeze.  Here is the almost finished work table and my new work space.  I say almost finished, because I still have to either stain or paint the table top.

When I finish the top I will attach it to the cabinet with L brackets and I will put two long cleats under the top to keep the metal cart in place.

There is a nice window to let in natural light when I want to use it or when I just want to gaze out the window.

My Mom always called that little corner off of the family room wasted space.  Well it is not wasted now!

Happy beading Y'all
Therese

More Creations

Yesterday evening I was watching television, but I kept eyeing my bead table with the sack of beads containing the beads from Eclectica.  I just could not stand it any longer, so I went into my stash and pulled out a few items, came back and pulled the table up to me and started creating.  Before I knew it I had three pieces made.

This necklace is made with the frosted and purple pressed glass beads from Eclectica, 8mm purple swarovski pearls, 4mm silver tone base metal beads, and silver tone base metal daisy spacers.  The necklace is 20 inches long.

The bracelet is 81/2 inches long and is made with the double drilled holes translucent beads from Eclectica, 6 mm clear AB round glass beads, 4 mm purple bi-cone swarovski crystals, 4mm round copper beads, copper daisy spacers, and a box copper clasp.

This is just a fun little 7 inch bracelet made with 8 mm glass pearls, and wire wrapped Lucite flowers.  The toggle clasp is my first attempted at making my own clasp.

Since this is "Bead Table Wednesday", which I did join the group today on flickr, I would show the stuff that will become my future bead table.

I was telling my Mom the idea of making a work table on wheels so I can put it away when we have guest over to the house.  So she said I have something that would be perfect as a start to your table.  It was this metal cart. "Wow this is great Mom, I will get a piece of wood for the top and I should be good to go on my work table."  So off to Lowe's we go.

This is what I found for the top of my work table it is 30 inches wide and 6 foot long.  It is to long to just sit on top of the cart so I looked around and found this.

A top kitchen cabinet.  If you will notice in the picture of the metal cart there are some caster wheels, well those will go on the bottom of the cabinet. Now I just have to assemble it!

Here is what is on my little bead table today.

I love the cute motifs that Marcie Abney creates and her Arabic Motifs Cuff tutorial is featured in August/September Beadworks magazine, so I thought that I would give it a try.  I did not post this on flickr since it is not my own design.

Happy beading Y'all
Therese

Earring Giveaway

Cat at Boo Beads blog is giving away a pair of sterling silver earrings that she has made.  She is a little hard on herself by saying these are not sell worthy, but I beg to differ.  Anyway if you want to get in the running for these beautiful and simple sterling silver earrings go on over to Boo Beads and follow Cat's instructions.
Good luck and happy beading Y'all
Therese

Update on Family Reunion

My Mom and Sister got back from PA yesterday.  My Mom had several stories of how everyone is doing, you know the usual stuff after being at a reunion.  She told me that my jewelry was a big success and that the total amount made from the auction was $150.00.  I was amazed that they were able to raise that much on my pieces, but needless to say I'm very pleased.

My cousin Sharon purchased this set.

My cousin Nicole purchased this set.

The blue and clear crystal bracelet was purchased by my Aunt Linda, the necklace with the glass pendant was  purchased by my cousin Sarah, the green flat Cellini spiral bracelet was purchased by my Aunt Sandy, and the Carnelian bracelet was purchased by my cousin Sandra.

Every one was very pleased with their purchases, and it makes my heart happy to know that they are pleased.

Yesterday was also my Mom's 73rd birthday, so along with the final book in the "Clan of the Cave Bear" series I took her out to dinner.  I also invited my Son, Brother and his family to join us.  My brother's wife's Mother came also and to my surprise she was wearing the second piece of jewelry I had made back in September 2005, I remember the date because it was a birthday gift to her.  I love that piece,  I wish I had a picture of it because it looks just as good today as it did when I first made it.

Lastly I want to thank all of you that left comments about the I Heart Micro On the Job post I did.  I have been doing that job for 17 years and after that long you just don't see that stuff anymore it's just there.  I do scan the monitor several times in my 8 hour shift, but the cameras are recording 24-7 and can be played back if needed.  It's the alarm monitors that drive me crazy Monday - Friday during my shift 6am - 2pm.  The majority of the alarms are door alarm where the State employees are holding the door open for longer than the shunt time given on the door. I still pay close attention to the alarms coming through, because you never know when you may get a panic or a fire alarm.  My partner of the 17 years that I have been there retired the 1st of July which means I'm working my shift by myself all of the time now, it's not that bad most of the time it's slow, but every once in a while all hell breaks loose and that is when I could use another set of eyes and hands.  I don't get tired of being on the computer at home, it's noise I have a problem with, most of the time when I get home I don't even turn on the television I just want quite.  I love to get my beads out and start beading it is the best stress reliever I have found.  I get totally lost in beading. When I start it is day and before I know it the sun has set and it is dark.   

Happy beading Y'all

Therese

My First I Heart Macro "On The Job"

I have been wanting to do the I Heart Macro for a while now.  Today I had my camera with me, so I took it out and started taking picture of my work place.

This is our well used key board. The "E" gets used a lot.

One of the alarm computers that I monitor.  The green line is a real time card reader list.

Just two of the 162 camera views I monitor.

The radio panel.

Telephone key pad.

Radio log

The time sheet.

This is the Radio Room.  Since this picture was taken we have a couple of upgrades, new chairs, a new television, and a camera system upgrade.  Well there you have it, this is the place that occupies eight hours of my life forty hours a week.

Happy beading Y'all

Therese

Another Great Giveaway

Here is another great giveaway:  Silver Needle Agate Necklace Giveaway at Miss Val's Creations & Jewelry findings blog.  It is a beautiful Agate necklace that she is giving away to a lucky person.  So get on over to Miss Val's Creations & Jewelry findings blog and follow the instructions on how to get a chance to win this beautiful necklace. 


Good luck and happy beading Y'all,
Therese

Giveaway at Beaducation

Hey there is a book at Beaducation that is looking for a good home.  So if you have room for this book in your home go on over to Beaducation and leave a comment to get in a chance to win this book Stamped Metal Jewelry by Lisa Niven Kelly. 

To get more chances to win post on your blog, facebook, and or twitter.  So what are you waiting for get on over there and get in the running!!  Good luck

Happy beading Y'all
Therese