Happy February!

Yes, I am thrilled! This has been a hard January for me.  I went back to work 2 weeks ago after  being off work for a back re-injury.  As soon as I got back to work the snow and ice came with freezing temperatures. I know everyone has had that! I drive for a living delivering mail for over 25 miles each day after sorting the mail and packages for 5 hours and then loading all the trays and parcels into my mail truck. Well, here in Tennessee we have winding curvy roads with steep hills - on both sides!  So it has a been a rough week and I am glad the snow is gone here. I love to see it but hate to drive in it. I look forward to a better February and an early spring (fingers crossed). And I can't wait to see things start peeking above ground in my garden! I hope you all have done well through this horrible cold and blizzardy weather.

I have been puttering with a few new things in my spare time which I have more of these days - well, no maybe less. I work more hours each day but only five days now instead of six! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!  You will not believe what a difference it makes to have two days off each week instead of one. Wow!

But I have been finishing up some ceramic pieces I have had in the works for a while. I have used oil colors and guilders paste and am waiting for them to dry so I can cold glaze them. I am excited about this process for coloring ceramics. And it can be used on any type of clay as long as you seal it with a permanent cold glaze. For polymer clay there are some colors and finishes you can put on before baking and they are permanent without glaze.

I am looking forward to making some new lampwork beads, too. I have been busy with custom orders. I try to make at least one new set of 6 beads each time I sit down to torch but do not always accomplish that. I do have some new beads that need photographing but I have to wait for sun.I also want to try my hand at some glass work on the ends of copper wire to use in jewelry designs. So much to try - so little time. Sigh.................

Here is a little preview of the ceramic pieces. I will get better pics later when they are finished.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr...It's Cold Outside

It has  been freezing outside this last week here in Tennessee! And the temperatures have not been as low as some areas of the country. Today it is up above freezing for the first time in a week and I am so relieved. My propane hoses were too frozen to fuel my torch. I brought them inside along with the propane regulator to thaw it out. I got a new tank of propane and today there is movement in the lines and the torch is lighting. Yay! I can make beads!  I have orders to make and need to get working.

But in the meantime I have been on a earring kick! I got an idea and ran with it so I have 12 new pair of earrings in my Etsy store. Yay again! I used a great variety of accent beads along with the etched copper tabs - some stone, lampwork beads and Czech glass. I love it all.

Here are a few. Stay warm.

Happy Holidays to All!

 2014 is fast approaching and it is time to set new goals with fresh ideas.  With that in mind, I  have many new bead ideas and ideas for enameled copper jewelry components. I just found out that I can use my little torch to do copper enameling so i purchased a stand and wire platform to do so.  I also may try some bead crochet if I can find the time.  :o)
 I have had a very successful and happy year and hope you have too! Without my customers I would be lost...or buried in beads!  I am thinking of changing my business name to use my own name although Patty Miller is not that exciting. But it is easy to remember!
Needless to say, the new year threatens to be fun with lots to do and explore.  In the meantime, Happy Holidays and a very happy and prosperous new year! 
Patty

Limited Time Jewelry ONLY Holiday MegaSALE

Happy Holidays from Cabaribeads by Patty! Thank you for the ongoing support of my business this past year. My family and I appreciate it very much. We hope you have a lovely rest of the December and a great 2014!

• Still have gifts to purchase on your list?
• Or maybe you need a little something to make your own eyes sparkle!
• Been eyeing one of my gorgeous embellished cuffs? 
• OR Can't decide between a couple of different etched cuffs?

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All items will be mailed out Tuesday, December 17 with a complimentary Priority Mail Upgrade (US ONLY); however, I can't guarantee delivery by Christmas. That's up to the weather and the USPS. :o)

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Thank you! And have a wonderful holiday season!

Still Time to Order Online

You can still order online to get Christmas delivery. I would use Priority mail to be safe. Most Etsy stores use first class but add the option to get Priority mail. That is what I do so you will have the option if you need it.
 I still have my 30% off Christmas sale going for you if you need last minute gifts. I have a bunch of jewelry: necklaces, bracelets and earrings that are ready to ship. All on sale and ready to go. I also have added gift boxes in my shop with a pretty holiday ribbon. I have 3 sizes to fit all of my jewelry.  ;o)
Let me know if I can help you with anything.  Happy Holidays!

December's Flying!

I have had a bunch of orders from my Etsy shop and time is ticking away towards Christmas!  But there are still 16 days til Christmas and I have a 30% off sale going until Christmas for you to find components to make some gifts with as well as ready to ship jewelry.

1.25 Inch Polymer Clay Christmas Dove with Whitewash Finish

24mm Fun and Funky Lampwork Disk Beads

14mm Christmas Chunky Donuts

 14mm Blue Christmas Sugar Beads

12- 13mm Gold and White Mini Disks

12 - 13mm Silvery Blue Red Mini Disks

For Earrings or pendants:  One (1 )  inch Winter  Christmas Themed Etched Copper Disks -
 Snowy Cabin, Reindeer, Gingerbread Man

12 - 14mm Red Winter Berries Poly Clay

I also have a bunch of new etched copper bracelets that are ready to ship.

Cute Snowmen! I could not resist making this adorable scene on a bracelet.

Christmas Poinsettias with pine boughs and cones with holly leaves.

Old English Snowy City Scene with Twinkling Stars in The Sky.

Detailed Butterflies with flowing Script.

Happy Holiday shopping and  keep bundled up warm. :o)

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am going to my brother's house. He lives about an hour away and since he has Parkinson's disease he is pretty much a shut in.  My brother, Bob, can get around a bit for an hour or two when his medicine kicks in. We sit at his table and talk and laugh about when we were kids until he starts to stiffen up again then us visitors head home. He still lives on his own and prefers it that way. So, I have cooked a full Thanksgiving meal and am taking it to his house.  My best friend is coming with me to help. She has made a fabulous vege dish called southern succotash and got real cranberry sauce. It has bits of orange in it and it is the best! I am so grateful for my best friend.
My brother and I didn't speak for a few years before he got sick but I am grateful that we are on good terms again.  My daughter has a wonderful young man in her life and she is going to his family's house for thanksgiving dinner as it would be too much to have four people over to my brother's house since he tires easily. I am grateful for her as she has been the light of my life since she was born. And I am grateful for her wonderful young man. <3
I hope the roads are good and the day goes well. One of the things I love the most about Thanksgiving is sending leftovers home with people. I always try to cook enough to send some home with everyone!  Must be the mother in me. lol
So,  I hope you all have a wonderful, wonderful day! Happy Thanksgiving and blessing to you all.
Patty