tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post5526256243673952125..comments2023-11-03T15:10:10.536-04:00Comments on HANDMADE BY LORELEI: ResolutionsLorelei Eurtohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17330882921799083271noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-52751369051670080152012-01-15T16:16:04.155-05:002012-01-15T16:16:04.155-05:00Okay, I am way behind on my blog reading. I went ...Okay, I am way behind on my blog reading. I went to the gym for years and exercised at home for years also. What worked best for me was going in the morning, early, early, early- honestly what else can you do at 5 a.m.? Next, get dressed in your gym clothes and have everything you need for the next day done the day before- work clothes picked out, lunch packed, and whatever else you do. Finally, when you don't feel like going convince yourself to do the first minute and if you still don't feel like doing it give yourself permission to stop. The hardest part of every workout was that 1st minute, once it was done the rest was just momentum.<br /><br />Good luck.KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02839682837427981888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-9617860879169453652012-01-08T12:27:48.666-05:002012-01-08T12:27:48.666-05:00They are symmetrical but still stunning! And my ca...They are symmetrical but still stunning! And my captcha word is books, how cool. Maybe it's telling me my NY resolution should be to read more - that wouldn't be a bad one!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14254291271007836270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-64595821544144660032012-01-07T16:37:56.213-05:002012-01-07T16:37:56.213-05:00Don't get me started on the gym thing. My son...Don't get me started on the gym thing. My son says don't because he, quote, likes my squishy belly and squishy cheeks so please don't change. And sometimes I think our bodies truly decide where they are comfortable, and stay there.<br /><br />Good luck with not buying as many beads -- I tell myself that every month and doh!Pretty Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285473788765783338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-65132767928860731762012-01-07T15:44:49.367-05:002012-01-07T15:44:49.367-05:00I'm with Tara above. If I have no money in my ...I'm with Tara above. If I have no money in my Paypal account earned from etsy, I can't buy any items from etsy for myself or others. It motivates me to create more and get the items in the shop.artybeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655055627491505372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-90168063003761151062012-01-07T10:01:29.426-05:002012-01-07T10:01:29.426-05:00gorgeous necklacesgorgeous necklacesDWhiteCreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008998090412527819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-37237315571858257392012-01-07T08:53:29.756-05:002012-01-07T08:53:29.756-05:00Hi Lorelei,
I stopped making resolutions a long ti...Hi Lorelei,<br />I stopped making resolutions a long time ago, but this year I do need to lose weight because of my knee problems. I also am going to try and not max out my credit card on beads. In fact, I plan on having a zero balance on this months card so I can build my check book balance up a bit. <br /><br />As far as the necklaces, I really like them...mainly because I am a seriously ocd symmetrical person. Your designs really inspired me to try to be more assymetrical as I loved those designs. I've made a few, but I don't have those awesome beads you have to make them look so great. I know you will come back with some wonderful designs!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166916850019832500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-60722212954025945552012-01-07T08:38:18.957-05:002012-01-07T08:38:18.957-05:00I am loving the first necklace with the leather go...I am loving the first necklace with the leather going through the flowers. And Elaine's drip beads, those are awesome!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228835578643576811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-6598035846153838092012-01-06T15:10:44.215-05:002012-01-06T15:10:44.215-05:00I love symetrical looks that are radically differe...I love symetrical looks that are radically different from the norm and these certainly qualify. I love the mix of all the different media, the way you carried that feather pendant throughout the look of the whole necklace and the unexpected use of beads such as the seed bead hoops for connectors. I love how you photographed them - the wonderful woodsy background and the way the second photo takes your eye all the way through the necklace allowing it to linger on each bead and element of the necklace. The saturation is lovely in the first one and the shadows and light of the cord are striking. Some of my fave colors too. yep, definitely an artist's eye. As to cutting back on buying beads. All I can say is good thing I have a day job. Otherwise me and the dog would be fighting over food.Baking Beads in the Keyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16309751830008221469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-19918535648887458362012-01-06T14:34:50.993-05:002012-01-06T14:34:50.993-05:00That first necklace is SO pretty! I love it.
I am...That first necklace is SO pretty! I love it. <br />I am also cutting down on making resolutions this year. I hope that focusing on just a couple of them will get me on track. Let's see how it goes.Noemihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234148327476191622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-27914798243156657412012-01-06T13:12:59.486-05:002012-01-06T13:12:59.486-05:00I love both of these designs! The textures, shapes...I love both of these designs! The textures, shapes and colors make them look not so symmetrical and they work well - just gorgeous!Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087293577550452789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-85974674023306406392012-01-06T11:52:46.969-05:002012-01-06T11:52:46.969-05:00Those are great resolutions. I will try to refrain...Those are great resolutions. I will try to refrain from being a bad influence and pointing out cute beads :)Amy Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908786483991122600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-50915895255507489202012-01-06T11:43:56.541-05:002012-01-06T11:43:56.541-05:00I would also pay for your knowledge and have thoug...I would also pay for your knowledge and have thought that many times. I live overseas and I've thought about flying over, knocking on your door and saying "HELP ME!!" <br /><br />Love your stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-29139440564543245152012-01-06T11:22:11.977-05:002012-01-06T11:22:11.977-05:00Random thought: I work harder for my trainer than...Random thought: I work harder for my trainer than I do for myself. Of course, trainers are expensive.<br /><br />Just sayin': You do design, especially when it comes to color and asymmetrical balance, better than ANYBODY. Oh, what I wouldn't PAY for some of your knowledge. Did you hear that? PAY. Write a book? (I know authors don't make as much money from books as people believe they do.) Self-publish some books? I heard on the radio the other day that extremely short books, self-published, are going to be a trend. Go have a glass of wine and think about how people can pay you for your knowledge in a way that won't rob you on the publishing-expense side. I'd really hate to see you have to cut back on bead buying!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12184290537926732846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-13774024364561175622012-01-06T11:09:02.636-05:002012-01-06T11:09:02.636-05:00What is life without some new beads every now and ...What is life without some new beads every now and then?Aqua Junko Artworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039389798855489146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-65239143326176341132012-01-06T10:09:08.681-05:002012-01-06T10:09:08.681-05:00Such a relief to hear about other creative friends...Such a relief to hear about other creative friends' struggles to control purchasing gorgeous artsy supplies - both in beads and jewelry! Glad I am not alone in my battle. :-)Sue-Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-54221377644201884932012-01-06T09:53:16.867-05:002012-01-06T09:53:16.867-05:00One way I keep my bead spending in control is very...One way I keep my bead spending in control is very simple...I don't use a credit card! I have a debit business account where I deposit my business income, and because that is the only money I have for supplies, I have to watch my supply flow very carefully. If money is tight, I'm forced to think more creatively; I dig deeper into my stash, looking at supplies that have been hanging around forever, and finding new ways to use them instead of spending more money. When it comes to symmetry/assymetry, I think it is most important to design pieces that are visually balanced, and above all, comfortable to wear. I don't like to force an assymetrical design if it's not working for the piece...I have to go with what works for me, and not try to make something overly "arty" just to get published.Tara Leitermannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-20553250908820232082012-01-06T09:23:34.071-05:002012-01-06T09:23:34.071-05:00Maybe you need to join "Operation Tackle that...Maybe you need to join "Operation Tackle that Bead Stash" with the rest of us! :) So here's what I really like about your pieces....the comment you made about a stone flipping around when it is worn. So many pieces I see are gorgeous, but you know that they would not be comfortable being worn, or that they won't lay right. <br />You could try to pick a month for your favorite designers, and just make a purchase from that one in that month! Hmm, that means you only get 12 to choose from....<br />Good Luck! :)Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17422842701701029242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-69553634983938831612012-01-06T09:21:43.249-05:002012-01-06T09:21:43.249-05:00Two lovely symmetrical necklaces. :-) Good luck wi...Two lovely symmetrical necklaces. :-) Good luck with your resolutions Lorelei. They sound good. Esp the swearing and the drinking LOL. I look forward to see where this year will take you creatively. Always such a joy to follow your doings. I didn't voice any resolutions myself this year. I rarely do. Last year I said I was going to submit to a magazine at least once. And I did ... in the last minute ... ha. I guess my goal for this year is to just continue on my path and keep getting better in all areas. I do want to get around to sell more of my things locally, sort of at markets, or in shops or so. I would like to try an open house. But none of them are resolutions. I should drink wine more often! Good red wine. And I wish to get my every-day life better organized, considering assistance and such. It's become such a mess lately. Drains energy. Anyway, Happy New Year Lorelei! :-)Malin de Koninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479961009540756244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-49003509201238751452012-01-06T09:20:57.077-05:002012-01-06T09:20:57.077-05:00Darling, you do symmetry just as beautiful as you ...Darling, you do symmetry just as beautiful as you do asymmetry!Amy Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998584496439026031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-1633151961687962632012-01-06T09:14:18.952-05:002012-01-06T09:14:18.952-05:00I don't typically make resolutions either due ...I don't typically make resolutions either due to knowing I won't keep them. I've needed to lose weight for 8 years now, but I am a couch potato who loves to eat and I haven't found the will power to change my ways...yet! Last year I told myself that I was going to stop spending so much on jewelry supplies (as I don't push as hard as I should to sell), but ended up spending DOUBLE what I spent the year before! I could've paid off a credit card or a car or did some home remodeling with the amount of money I spent!! And I like to hoard my supplies...this does not help!! Hahaha! So this year I really do want to keep my spending down. Way down! So far, I haven't purchased anything this year & I try to stay away from Etsy (I'm addicted), however, Intergalactic is next week & I haven't been in a while....ACK! Lord give me strength!!! <br /><br />Good luck with your resolutions! By the way...your necklaces are GORGEOUS!!Alicia Coatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08544885741214621646noreply@blogger.com