tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80242970993621574152024-03-21T09:41:15.259-05:00Laura Jean's Altered InspirationLaura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-58878613677670303642009-12-15T12:56:00.003-06:002009-12-15T13:06:33.797-06:00I have been inspired :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2PckoDBdTdfPCDd1MvXpuTq_Pv2imoWfmocYLqdKlCYgDmcWCPF9fNOlCbIWcXCIOZx9f6bqKYYMvXzFzpnMSw48np51fxSx7OvtrSOmfWblHleb5Qo6avVC1avps2ceuckIfGlS1-8/s1600-h/DSCF5632.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2PckoDBdTdfPCDd1MvXpuTq_Pv2imoWfmocYLqdKlCYgDmcWCPF9fNOlCbIWcXCIOZx9f6bqKYYMvXzFzpnMSw48np51fxSx7OvtrSOmfWblHleb5Qo6avVC1avps2ceuckIfGlS1-8/s320/DSCF5632.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415540673794559298" border="0" /></a><br />Today is my 38th Birthday and I yes I am getting closer to 40 but I guess life goes on.<br />I watched Julie & Julia today and it really inspired me to work hard on keeping up with projects and decided to work on practicing my cooking and baking and also try to create or work on a jewelry piece or other artsy/crafty item a little everyday. Pretty much I want to try to do something creative everyday. Well wish me luck. And I am in the processing of condensing and moving my blogs to my new <a href="http://alteredinspiration.wordpress.com/">Word press blog</a>.Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-70443430612791016882009-07-15T08:40:00.002-05:002009-07-15T08:51:37.571-05:00Beaded beads<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UEXMPwvsnlohCfFuCOgvLom0YqNI3Z5NycKXfCo2Vy69eVpoGIhZK8-D9oa_UMER7pnOQ8SsIj8aAlI3PAkGbWVFo09RCTuLYEK1JTiwRU6gFv0ewZMZTHKPa-n9-bB8lzT8RvTxHao/s1600-h/aprilbeadedbeads.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UEXMPwvsnlohCfFuCOgvLom0YqNI3Z5NycKXfCo2Vy69eVpoGIhZK8-D9oa_UMER7pnOQ8SsIj8aAlI3PAkGbWVFo09RCTuLYEK1JTiwRU6gFv0ewZMZTHKPa-n9-bB8lzT8RvTxHao/s400/aprilbeadedbeads.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358683845224340514" border="0" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Beaded Beads</span><br /><br />I love to make beads out of beads what a cool way to cordinate your seed beads<br />Have you ever beaded a bead ???<br /><br /></div><img style="visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI*NzY2NTIxMDU5MyZwdD*xMjQ3NjY1MjM3MTcxJnA9Mzg2MzYxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmbz*1NjY*ODU1ODkzNmU*YWE3OTZkMzVkZTU1MjZhMjk4OCZvZj*w.gif" border="0" width="0" height="0" />Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-88635104985637607802009-07-07T13:04:00.001-05:002009-07-07T13:04:54.054-05:00<img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.11NXC/bHQ9MTI*Njk4OTczODE3MSZwdD*xMjQ2OTg5ODAwNzgyJnA9Mzg2MzYxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmdD*mb2Y9MA==.gif" /><a href="http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/?action=view¤t=beadedladybug.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/beadedladybug.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-80414238658163701782009-07-04T13:16:00.002-05:002009-07-04T13:21:02.680-05:00Beaded Flag Cap<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI*NjczMTM1OTg4MyZwdD*xMjQ2NzMxMzk*NzU4JnA9Mzg2MzYxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmdD*mbz1lYmIxNDY2NTg*ODA*NDc1OTkyM2FkMGY3MDc2YTExMyZvZj*w.gif" border="0" width="0" height="0" /><a href="http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/?action=view&current=dscf6284-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/dscf6284-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br />Flag Cap<br />Beaded Flag cap I designed and stitched with beads<br /></div>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-75441724886874441362009-07-04T11:46:00.001-05:002009-07-04T11:49:43.068-05:00Happy 4th of JulyHappy 4th of July<br />I finished my first amulet bag this morning and will show it off in a couple of months its for a competition. <br />Getting ready to start another bag. I will post this one when it is finished. Have a great day will post again on Monday, going to enjoy the weekend with family.<br /><br />Laura :)Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-942032068098973782009-07-02T08:03:00.004-05:002009-07-02T08:15:47.064-05:00Colors<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_A-VYEyRmHziMqzK1B7_qwa4TyVv5IfsKsNWeB-enqEow1cDBcqoWyu6HK9PAozqNylWJVGH7r-fEO8HvsugiBG6V934lyZ0Y0OG4JJXs_pqQERBupbBrtLtJeu4vXLx2i4jPSLcYeM/s1600-h/rainbowlacechoker.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_A-VYEyRmHziMqzK1B7_qwa4TyVv5IfsKsNWeB-enqEow1cDBcqoWyu6HK9PAozqNylWJVGH7r-fEO8HvsugiBG6V934lyZ0Y0OG4JJXs_pqQERBupbBrtLtJeu4vXLx2i4jPSLcYeM/s200/rainbowlacechoker.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353849455634201010" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">With such a large number of colors to work with in seed beads, sometimes it takes longer to pick beads then stitch the project.<br />I find inspiration for my colors from nature and love to watch fashion type shows on TV. i.e. The Fashion Show and Project Runway. They give you an idea about colors that are happening now.<br /><br />What inspires you to pick the colors you work with?<br /><br />Let me know I love to hear about what inspires people and it can help us inspire each other :)<br /></div><br />**Tip: Using black and white in projects will help colors pop **<br /><br />I recommend this book : <a href="http://beadwork.about.com/od/beadworkbookprodrevs/fr/Color_Mix_Dir.htm">The Beader's Color Mixing Directory by Sandra Wallace </a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-19955000794145958162009-06-29T13:20:00.007-05:002009-06-29T17:05:07.313-05:00Gallery<div style="text-align: center;">Hi all,<br />I am starting a new blog to go with Laura Jean's Altered Inspiration<br /><a href="http://www.alteredinspirationgallery.blogspot.com/">http://www.alteredinspirationgallery.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />Here I will post pics of past artsy creations everything from jewelry, altered art, teddy bears etc. I will include how I did it and this is where you can find my tips and techniques etc.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqgUhiYMRRySJcf9sS6foMFOlRwkPa3ToDo6msTH3CkzGRemgLRjZnUVfbO_n_uWlbOZ30hn-4lOEZHTMUEBFUm4lBKo1xJSl__tbcl-IG2cyQmfojiHk9nz3s-uEZpl3A3_Sl4WVDU9A/s1600-h/coffeetags.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqgUhiYMRRySJcf9sS6foMFOlRwkPa3ToDo6msTH3CkzGRemgLRjZnUVfbO_n_uWlbOZ30hn-4lOEZHTMUEBFUm4lBKo1xJSl__tbcl-IG2cyQmfojiHk9nz3s-uEZpl3A3_Sl4WVDU9A/s320/coffeetags.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352817566370430386" border="0" /></a><br />I will be updating it the next few days<br /><br />Have a creative day!!<br />Laura - Altered Inspiration<br /></div>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-7122912781580622892009-06-28T14:16:00.002-05:002009-06-28T14:20:36.226-05:00My newest creation - Lace princess length Necklace<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI*NjIxNjU2NzA5NiZwdD*xMjQ2MjE2NjA*MTI3JnA9Mzg2MzYxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmdD*mbz**MDE3NTQxYjMxOTM*MDEyYjczZDVjODdmYmNiMmJlZiZvZj*w.gif" border="0" width="0" height="0" /><a href="http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/?action=view&current=DSCF6280-2-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/DSCF6280-2-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /> </a><br /><br />This necklace will be available on Artfire :)<br /></div>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-12707360086958467042009-06-28T14:15:00.001-05:002009-06-28T14:15:38.106-05:00<img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI*NjIxNjQ1NTE1OCZwdD*xMjQ2MjE2NTMxNzM3JnA9Mzg2MzYxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmdD*mbz**MDE3NTQxYjMxOTM*MDEyYjczZDVjODdmYmNiMmJlZiZvZj*w.gif" /><a href="http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/?action=view¤t=DSCF6281-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/DSCF6281-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-25667990081886303342009-06-24T09:00:00.004-05:002009-06-24T09:23:13.189-05:00New Kits Coming Soon :)Good Morning ! I am getting ready to put together some of my Peyote Flower Sqaure Kits. What colors would you be interested in? They can come in size 11's or 8's and working on kits with size 6's which is a great way to teach this stitch to kids.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxWzhE05DQWYmbtdz_dFAmYa6LiXXLR8oXY5swx7uxS705onn_Uw9nn4OzeQvTn-1B04BhwX8LhXAH3ny6G7M-ekjgcA4VA5313U_yBUXIc4dfIkJ8nfyPtv2wvNSYwB8IbVF7IX7nR4/s1600-h/8purpleflower.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxWzhE05DQWYmbtdz_dFAmYa6LiXXLR8oXY5swx7uxS705onn_Uw9nn4OzeQvTn-1B04BhwX8LhXAH3ny6G7M-ekjgcA4VA5313U_yBUXIc4dfIkJ8nfyPtv2wvNSYwB8IbVF7IX7nR4/s320/8purpleflower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350895772314770674" border="0" /></a>You can use the squares to make earrings, put a bunch together for bracelets etc. Or use it as a pendant for a necklace the possibilities are endless.<br />Kit will include:<br />1. Seed Beads (enough for 2 squares)<br />2. Pattern /directions<br />3. Nymo size D thread<br />4. Needle<br />Let me know if you would be interested and what colors you like.<br />I can also teach privite or group lessons locally<br />Have a great day!!!Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-28273995394991643802009-06-13T14:19:00.002-05:002009-06-13T14:22:55.543-05:00Time to get busyHi all, <br />I got my oldest graduated from high school. And now I am ready for summer. I am going to get started on my entries for the Nebraska State Fair and get my Beaded flower kits ready to sell. I would like to post daily. So check out my jewelry at alteredinspiration.etsy.com <br />I am off to design some jewelry. Later :)Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-36939756967003037762009-06-01T16:21:00.000-05:002009-06-01T16:22:27.114-05:00My Patio Garden<div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w154.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http://w154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/6fcc46b1.pbw" height="360" width="480"/><a href="http://photobucket.com/slideshows" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" ></a><a href="http://w154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/?action=view¤t=6fcc46b1.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" ></a></div>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-15922757966141933902009-05-07T12:55:00.002-05:002009-05-07T12:59:15.206-05:00Can't wait.........<div style="text-align: center;">to make a necklace with these items. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWz7mGtD8wvapFve2LRs36t1o5havCVngTFjiIRVmA2r9oTnLtZ4FR4k0WQ-QnYjJyLp4MseEJBTgGlfGzCw2gqwof7WUXztODY8hZc05qfxBBwWvDFr3IjKj07N2Rq0yduZ3ReuhWj4/s1600-h/DSCF5657.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 341px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWz7mGtD8wvapFve2LRs36t1o5havCVngTFjiIRVmA2r9oTnLtZ4FR4k0WQ-QnYjJyLp4MseEJBTgGlfGzCw2gqwof7WUXztODY8hZc05qfxBBwWvDFr3IjKj07N2Rq0yduZ3ReuhWj4/s200/DSCF5657.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333142622328404402" border="0" /></a></div>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-28173724896748136612009-05-05T12:07:00.004-05:002009-05-07T13:01:00.810-05:00Finally finished a necklace :)Here is the necklace I was trying to finish for the past week. It measures 18" long and will sell for $45 <center><a href="http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/?action=view&current=DSCF5653-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 223px; height: 346px;" src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/DSCF5653-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-8695681483182756872009-05-05T10:01:00.003-05:002009-05-05T10:10:11.167-05:00Its sunny out :)<div style="text-align: center;">What a great day to work on Jewelry the sun is out and I am half tempted to go work on it outside :) Suppose to be almost 80 degrees today. I am hoping to be able to post a bunch of jewelry tomorrow. Have a great day !!!!<br /><br /><br /> A Painting I wanted share done my 18 yr old Danielle a few years ago<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU1g4H0cvo5HY-j98BEFvApE6Q9s-QdM49rZjiBrSBSxzZiNOyRxnnD7dOX6bwDGPRF0rCuKMBmX-L529ZGdqxJKyBMpWgehaiAqlBGdxYyZEZA4qdF26L9QmYhzP4TFigCo6mr_ep_Dk/s1600-h/DSCF5630.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU1g4H0cvo5HY-j98BEFvApE6Q9s-QdM49rZjiBrSBSxzZiNOyRxnnD7dOX6bwDGPRF0rCuKMBmX-L529ZGdqxJKyBMpWgehaiAqlBGdxYyZEZA4qdF26L9QmYhzP4TFigCo6mr_ep_Dk/s200/DSCF5630.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332356885015787362" border="0" /></a>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-34352829292752450732009-05-04T07:27:00.003-05:002009-05-04T11:13:03.205-05:00Busy weekendI had a really busy weekend that seemed to fly and did not get any jewelry making in like I had planned. So today I need to work with my kitchen wares business and then work on jewelry. I hope to have beautiful piece I am working on by the end of the day. <center><a href="http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/?action=view&current=greenturq.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 247px; height: 345px;" src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/artbylaurajean/greenturq.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center>This piece is available at <a href="http://alteredinspiration.etsy.com/">http://alteredinspiration.etsy.com</a> for $140.<br /><br />It would be a great piece to wear this summer :)Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-62961485455269120592009-05-01T08:11:00.003-05:002009-05-01T08:27:31.285-05:00Yet another rainy day<div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz4so_9IJn8qEEFm2l1PWIl_QbkHUzReYJhdiA1btAYszTjOva41IvmKtGTvohK8iboAiJyoNwfb4wjGhgPKnFDTd7NLepFXUTZRnEE1eR06aLrTP1C4Zems3OB-XOR1rPBEt0K7yspf0/s1600-h/DSCF5622.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz4so_9IJn8qEEFm2l1PWIl_QbkHUzReYJhdiA1btAYszTjOva41IvmKtGTvohK8iboAiJyoNwfb4wjGhgPKnFDTd7NLepFXUTZRnEE1eR06aLrTP1C4Zems3OB-XOR1rPBEt0K7yspf0/s200/DSCF5622.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330846116785402450" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fx-TFDD7ZRkvnbvQAJ0zpS8Lq3Iz1wOnawHjAGzydN7qWYQMyjsjaIW4neEzNdxBhZyErIROwNNlTDqBRY1GVA3W3pKzdJsN2N0tAx5rLSWYy5tAa5NIeKsoBEmVTVNUhyphenhyphenmhnousrWk/s1600-h/DSCF5621.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fx-TFDD7ZRkvnbvQAJ0zpS8Lq3Iz1wOnawHjAGzydN7qWYQMyjsjaIW4neEzNdxBhZyErIROwNNlTDqBRY1GVA3W3pKzdJsN2N0tAx5rLSWYy5tAa5NIeKsoBEmVTVNUhyphenhyphenmhnousrWk/s200/DSCF5621.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330846110189391042" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmprNMW8lpEOSSJJ_v6hSw_J_Pfl1aI-tDASo4ApQid-5LTgWOSMMZB9LieA8RqhS2TNVCha84HlQ95zMtCgZFqaQmbplQqHlHgJ9QFArKU4VkJcgV6yMGdY30hhl4PVB7j65jfO9O2PQ/s1600-h/DSCF5620.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmprNMW8lpEOSSJJ_v6hSw_J_Pfl1aI-tDASo4ApQid-5LTgWOSMMZB9LieA8RqhS2TNVCha84HlQ95zMtCgZFqaQmbplQqHlHgJ9QFArKU4VkJcgV6yMGdY30hhl4PVB7j65jfO9O2PQ/s200/DSCF5620.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330846108941987554" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Rain Rain go away come back another day! I am going to bead again today and hope to finish the pretty black and blue choker. Although it is Friday and I need to fit some other stuff in my day unfortunately. And my son is home sick today. Ok going to make me some chai and get busy. I am hoping to post my newest necklace today. :) In the meantime here is my office/studio in my office with the living room couch as my wall. ;P<br /></div>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-91736851818898944752009-04-30T15:14:00.005-05:002009-04-30T15:29:35.114-05:00current project<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPLxd4a9sYvlKkubf7xONQYSyq-fqu-SSnMQ4d10LwN2XZLiNINOvfkIuO3jkPgPKzV3ZA-ceG-4NpflIjE1Ims3Lbkks2MokIWUGr7mMffC5FTme5Ahu0n9_-lhVHCIoo-y661VC7BaQ/s1600-h/DSCF5631.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPLxd4a9sYvlKkubf7xONQYSyq-fqu-SSnMQ4d10LwN2XZLiNINOvfkIuO3jkPgPKzV3ZA-ceG-4NpflIjE1Ims3Lbkks2MokIWUGr7mMffC5FTme5Ahu0n9_-lhVHCIoo-y661VC7BaQ/s200/DSCF5631.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330583872522817874" border="0" /></a>I had a lot of fun beading with Karen this morning :)<br />Above is my current necklace I am working on .<br /></div>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-10463223830303008762009-04-30T08:21:00.006-05:002009-04-30T08:36:33.646-05:00Its raining again........<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tOYZGarjJ3nBeEg7l1cBhj7C8B7-D5i534jwCP_brchngFjYslr4fMiaKOLhJO8OhalcaOf_xC51ojzuT96KoDr6EGu4eM8cHmKJ5_Cr0QLzleWRtrOPDdk7ZIQL-uqvf_WeZEC2-QM/s1600-h/DSCF5616.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tOYZGarjJ3nBeEg7l1cBhj7C8B7-D5i534jwCP_brchngFjYslr4fMiaKOLhJO8OhalcaOf_xC51ojzuT96KoDr6EGu4eM8cHmKJ5_Cr0QLzleWRtrOPDdk7ZIQL-uqvf_WeZEC2-QM/s200/DSCF5616.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330477369647019186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpa01p7p7dkG6ybfnISvX6h2YheqBxIWOlKn9bmc5ZrqxZfGWZcl6rH0-YFAhhrUQeftrxwu3Z_Op-wugoU1kZiC5-SOowzkWRPZV0MAJJ3jH2i-KIjGeqOCs2Zr_jlY2eWNTPORuaQI/s1600-h/DSCF5617.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpa01p7p7dkG6ybfnISvX6h2YheqBxIWOlKn9bmc5ZrqxZfGWZcl6rH0-YFAhhrUQeftrxwu3Z_Op-wugoU1kZiC5-SOowzkWRPZV0MAJJ3jH2i-KIjGeqOCs2Zr_jlY2eWNTPORuaQI/s200/DSCF5617.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330477088105115442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />You have got to love Nebraska in the spring...........................<br />Eventually you get tired of all the rain and every other night tornado threat.<br />Yep its hard for me to get motivated when it is so rainy and dark outside.<br /><br />Well I am off to straighten up my house friend coming over to do some bead work together then off to lunch :)Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-63884257854552387812009-04-29T21:40:00.004-05:002009-04-29T21:47:53.487-05:00More pics of Prom jewelry and dress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHY_1_ayaFTY-5FwVC70bSeIXBCvhGIy6YEuMapvrQuBF9maK8tOwWwsz1FSKzLLW1Q4Ox-dD3vP4sV9qEi3a64WfldIDzzwHzZHi8jUpvWwwwQoQJ63YgUJm4jSknk4h3vGco67itmY/s1600-h/DSCF5610.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHY_1_ayaFTY-5FwVC70bSeIXBCvhGIy6YEuMapvrQuBF9maK8tOwWwsz1FSKzLLW1Q4Ox-dD3vP4sV9qEi3a64WfldIDzzwHzZHi8jUpvWwwwQoQJ63YgUJm4jSknk4h3vGco67itmY/s200/DSCF5610.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330310408440666322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfASIlDkyHM_QpFMwz7jOWjFEsMbEc_J4JReJxm9adZsUR1yY_b-T43Zh7uD8M_D14l_kSm0IT-ZJDxWxjr6ftS0uDjbCWpHKUvJKwhvD_x24v4y-lMP_H1NQzyQGoGYBgXqxccAU3MI/s1600-h/DSCF5613.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfASIlDkyHM_QpFMwz7jOWjFEsMbEc_J4JReJxm9adZsUR1yY_b-T43Zh7uD8M_D14l_kSm0IT-ZJDxWxjr6ftS0uDjbCWpHKUvJKwhvD_x24v4y-lMP_H1NQzyQGoGYBgXqxccAU3MI/s200/DSCF5613.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330309694268770690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2xX1kRCDoDe-CWcqk-svXmucHJt9mOs5uA2SeKQ_8R0sNmFee4aRciZ0yzIbhUabC8o-y0rq1ZekbH4LvJ5WNNw1Ct0_a-caa8NVbi_Vs1Zm5M43ClcpsODrNQ0O4a6dOz6IheyzcpM/s1600-h/DSCF5611.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2xX1kRCDoDe-CWcqk-svXmucHJt9mOs5uA2SeKQ_8R0sNmFee4aRciZ0yzIbhUabC8o-y0rq1ZekbH4LvJ5WNNw1Ct0_a-caa8NVbi_Vs1Zm5M43ClcpsODrNQ0O4a6dOz6IheyzcpM/s200/DSCF5611.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330309693043657330" border="0" /></a>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-18343686090539504542009-04-29T21:24:00.003-05:002009-04-29T21:32:20.152-05:00Beading Daily<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jWV6WXqdRYihXiWGomxbbv9MLqDOq_IJnD-9Hb7vUIhaLynDqILvcJINv2VvIcAbVAGrSTvarMHp4IYd0TlyhUKA6e2FTNSieAsPNCbeji69NumJvGR_M35GMt3zmlamV3REDuc1g7k/s1600-h/DSCF5612.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jWV6WXqdRYihXiWGomxbbv9MLqDOq_IJnD-9Hb7vUIhaLynDqILvcJINv2VvIcAbVAGrSTvarMHp4IYd0TlyhUKA6e2FTNSieAsPNCbeji69NumJvGR_M35GMt3zmlamV3REDuc1g7k/s200/DSCF5612.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330306453174575618" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Are you Beading Daily? I am trying to bead everyday.<br />Starting tomorrow I am going to try to work on something everyday and share it with you.<br /><div style="text-align: left;">See you tomorrow :)<br /><br /><br /><br />Crystal floating bracelet for daughters Senior Prom<br /></div>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-75475270070381884362009-04-29T15:39:00.002-05:002009-04-29T15:42:30.495-05:00You can now find me here:<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=308"><img src="http://artfire.com/images/banners/h.gif" alt="ArtFire - Buy Handmade - Sell Handmade" title="ArtFire - Buy Handmade - Sell Handmade"/></a>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-77699360137291877982009-04-10T15:21:00.002-05:002009-04-10T15:25:18.513-05:00What up with Altered Inspiration?Hey all, I am regrouping and doing some changes. I discontinued alteredinspiration.com for the time being you can see my jewelry online at my etsy store and on this blog. I have started another business where I sell Kitchen stuff and have not had a chance to work on Jewelry. I am in the process now of designing some new and exciting designs I think you will like. <br />Check back often as I get back into my jewelry studio.<br />Have a great day:)Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-23981176206330719792008-11-14T08:03:00.009-06:002008-11-14T08:31:07.535-06:00Upcoming Arts and Crafts show I am in..............<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOml_EnSjq6OfC6yPstu0L2qT4iGntqm8c3ovURHMxkw12MmlfLgMeijtYqG64y7JgboozRrNMzvNVRmVe1CNgtdfAy5YcVZ-aMUrnqcXs6YKOCralKNox982VyK00tvJXS3090HpJ6sU/s1600-h/PICT0009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 501px; height: 374px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOml_EnSjq6OfC6yPstu0L2qT4iGntqm8c3ovURHMxkw12MmlfLgMeijtYqG64y7JgboozRrNMzvNVRmVe1CNgtdfAy5YcVZ-aMUrnqcXs6YKOCralKNox982VyK00tvJXS3090HpJ6sU/s200/PICT0009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268520087111168210" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I will be doing an ARTS & CRAFT SHOW on Nov 22<br />Here is a excerpt from the newsletter they put out :)<br />I am donating some Mommy and Me Stretchy bracelets to help out the Friendship Home :)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" > <span style="color: rgb(138, 72, 18);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" ><span style="color: rgb(138, 72, 18);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" > <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 0);"><span>Up & Coming</span><br /><br />Holiday Bazaar -- Saturday, Nov. 22<br />Yoga Body & Balance<br />2300 South 48th St<br />Lincoln Ne<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">We are excited to be hosting our first ever "Local Artisans Bazaar" right in the studio! Yoga Body and Balance is pleased to present a warm, friendly venue for local talent to display their wares just in time for the holiday season. This event will be taking place on Saturday, November 22 from 1 pm-5 pm. <span>This will be in part to benefit the Friendship home.</span> We'll have food, drinks, conversation and, of course, hand crafted art by some of Lincoln's finest established and budding artisans.<br /><br />We invite all of you to come enjoy (and contribute to) this atmosphere while supporting your neighbors. Please bring your family and your friends and spread the word to help make this venture a smashing success. The kinds of things you can expect to see include but not limited to: crocheted wearables; semi-precious stone jewelry; hand embroidered pillows; paintings; ACEO cards; poetry books crafted by author; handmade journals; hat boxes; a novel; musical recordings; baby clothes; chakra readings; plus a variety of gift baskets from several vendors and more. This is also an opportunity for you to join in the fun. If you or anyone you know is interested in selling your hand-crafted wares, please email Katie @ <a href="mailto:zealousy5000@hotmail.com" target="_blank">zealousy5000@hotmail.com</a>. Thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the Bazaar!</span></span></span></span></span>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8024297099362157415.post-41502838960369526412008-09-22T06:52:00.004-05:002008-09-22T07:22:49.430-05:00Busy Week :p<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7VqNbD8xW9hfnx8barSM-Eid2zFDf9vmYuBzKSqatHFvb-6rP3wpbBGY3LUV8OpzZg8hJaUzxhM1eefrrMoANsjdHpEFQKcoW74DKkmRMHHwTDUHGzR0w_Jc3uJTCBDCsjwbHUW49K3s/s1600-h/ring.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7VqNbD8xW9hfnx8barSM-Eid2zFDf9vmYuBzKSqatHFvb-6rP3wpbBGY3LUV8OpzZg8hJaUzxhM1eefrrMoANsjdHpEFQKcoW74DKkmRMHHwTDUHGzR0w_Jc3uJTCBDCsjwbHUW49K3s/s320/ring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248819459523628914" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:verdana;" >This is going to be a busy week for me. I am getting started on Pampered chef so I need to get my studio/office cleaner (If that is even possible , you know what I am talking about hee hee). Organize myself ??? Is that even possible for an artsy Sagittarius. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:verdana;" > Well anyway going to be mass making wire wrapped and stone rings and possible some wire people earrings this week for the show on Friday and Saturday. I have not done a show in a while and looking forward to having some fun , I will be doing it with other members of </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="http://lincolnhandmadeteam.blogspot.com/">Lincoln Handmade Etsy Team</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:verdana;" >. (See Previous entry) </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:verdana;" >I also submitted a fall jewerly set which should be in </span><a style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="http://www.beadingdaily.com/">Beading Daily's</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:verdana;" > fall gallery. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:verdana;" >Wow I was up early this morning my daughters friend showed up at 5:30ish. *yawn*.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:verdana;" >Going to finish up my coffee and get ready for my busy day of organizing.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:verdana;" >Happy Beading and creating.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:verdana;" >Later</span><br /><br /><br /></span>Laura - Altered Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12541574338888380916noreply@blogger.com4