tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86090047980192005472024-02-08T00:14:38.465-06:00Mary V. SmithHandmade Glass Beads and JewelryMary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-13238502284006133392011-07-28T08:57:00.000-05:002011-07-28T08:57:59.886-05:00http://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Beads-in-my-Etsy-shop-for-you-.html?soid=1101695152039&aid=s6YMLT9ZhDk<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Beads-in-my-Etsy-shop-for-you-.html?soid=1101695152039&aid=s6YMLT9ZhDk">My latest email blast for you to read here!</a><br /><a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Beads-in-my-Etsy-shop-for-you-.html?soid=1101695152039&aid=s6YMLT9ZhDk">http://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Beads-in-my-Etsy-shop-for-you-.html?soid=1101695152039&aid=s6YMLT9ZhDk</a>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-4742508111567800902011-07-17T11:51:00.000-05:002011-07-17T11:51:46.901-05:00http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Requesting-Your-Permission.html?soid=1101695152039&aid=ZDs70fA1LRI<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Requesting-Your-Permission.html?soid=1101695152039&aid=ZDs70fA1LRI">http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Requesting-Your-Permission.html?soid=1101695152039&aid=ZDs70fA1LRI</a>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-37550580650065967232010-09-28T20:34:00.000-05:002010-09-28T20:34:55.053-05:00Thank You Peoria! via #constantcontact<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Peoria-.html?soid=1101695152039&aid=_pxJHIDphzM">Thank You Peoria! via #constantcontact</a>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-73631636776104812672010-09-21T10:54:00.000-05:002010-09-21T10:54:28.749-05:00Peoria Fine Art Fair-this weekend!<div style="color: red;"><b><a href="http://www.peoriafineartfair.com/">Peoria Fine Art Fair-this weekend! September 25th, 26th 2010 Peoria, Il</a></b></div><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Wowzie!</span> I am honored to have been chosen as the poster Artist for this year...I don't think a jewelry Artist has ever been chosen...<b style="color: red;">a BIG THANK YOU to Peoria Art Guild.</b> I am also freaked and a wee bit intimidated that yard signs, postcards and <b style="color: red;">15 BILLBOARDS</b> have my piece titled, <a href="http://www.beadedjewelrybydesign.com/" style="color: #783f04;">"Down Under"</a> on them. This is truly a <b style="color: orange;">gem</b> of an art fair! Why? As an Artist <b style="color: red;">this community buys art</b>...as an Artist you are treated very well by the dedicated and fun, fun Peoria Art Guild staff and the many volunteers! You can find me in <b style="color: red;">booth #73</b> this weekend...look for the girl with a big handmade glass bead necklace on and the biggest smile! My jewelry cases will be well stocked...I have been crazy busy replenishing from another successful <b style="color: orange;"><a href="http://www.culturalfestivals.com/slaf_home.html">St. Louis Art Fair!</a></b> Hope to see you this weekend in <a href="http://www.peoriafineartfair.com/"><b>Peoria, IL!</b></a><br />
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A new shipment of my <b style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.beadedjewelrybydesign.com/">handmade glass bead jewelry</a></b> has arrived for this event! For those who live in Austin, TX...this is a great <b style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.arton5th.com/">gallery</a></b> where you can find beautiful Artisan jewelry!Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-5276328642458684102010-07-20T17:16:00.001-05:002010-07-20T17:18:05.122-05:00Art on The Boulevard-St. Louis, MO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFEU4BtJlTjUuZq8KgkpIlvihGeorG7qx0zwJhhK4w48zZgy4nj2g3nZT47sf-wGkcQmYQp-uQeSf3IVoLQhOBOzJl3l7pDiKHh8PBp_rbMRTswjnHi84B9h239KVHrfW0zMhYKFjD40U/s1600/Boulevard-digital-mailer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFEU4BtJlTjUuZq8KgkpIlvihGeorG7qx0zwJhhK4w48zZgy4nj2g3nZT47sf-wGkcQmYQp-uQeSf3IVoLQhOBOzJl3l7pDiKHh8PBp_rbMRTswjnHi84B9h239KVHrfW0zMhYKFjD40U/s320/Boulevard-digital-mailer.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Wednesday, July 28, 2010-5:30-9:00 p.m.</b></span>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-5452217963045454192010-05-07T15:45:00.000-05:002010-05-07T15:45:28.869-05:00Cherry Creek Arts Festival-July 3, 4, 5, 2010<div class="UIThumbPager_Thumbs"></div><input class="UIThumbPager_Input" name="UIThumbPager_Input" type="hidden" value="0" /><div class="UIShareStage_Title"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I will be in booth <span style="color: red;">#175</span> wearing lots of beads and a matching <span style="color: red;">SMILE!</span> Hope to see you!</b></span> </span></div><div class="UIShareStage_Title"><span> </span></div><br />
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false); return false;">2010 Juried Artists: Jewelry Part 1</a></span></div><div class="UIShareStage_Subtitle"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ercb4yUPAno">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ercb4yUPAno</a></div><div class="UIShareStage_BottomMargin"><a class="UIShareStage_InlineEdit inline_edit" href="" onclick="new InlineEditor(this, "attachment[params][summary]",
$("stage4be479c3a5bb12ff2eaa9"), null, true); return false;">This video features 14 of the 28 Juried Artists in the Jewelry category.</a></div>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-16565349726756369462010-02-25T20:48:00.001-06:002010-02-25T20:49:40.709-06:00Girls Night Out-Feb.26th-Austin, TX<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3nWA-ulPjnCWbIMz9MK4NcMKZI4AtOp2pB13X-caJYu-GypnkF400SK-w2HSRJJznPFgy52hkfxBFuo9txKPIpKIKHArUHj3Q9B4Tc_NW5bSLuS6z9Qv14U6CioQywnh0hbE2asNIpc/s320/Girls-night-Email.jpg" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: magenta; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.arton5th.com/">Art on 5th Gallery-Austin, TX</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh my gosh...if you love <b style="color: red;">art jewelry</b>...this is the place in Texas to see it, feel it, buy it! </div>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-53623801014986008372010-01-25T10:08:00.003-06:002010-01-25T10:13:02.130-06:00Contemporary Jewelry Invitational in Peoria, Illinois!<div style="color: #cc0000;">Will you be in Peoria, Illinois February 6th thru February 13th? If so, and you are looking for a unique gift to give for Valentine's Day check out the <b><a href="http://www.peoriaartguild.org/" style="color: black;">Peoria Art Guild Gallery</a><span style="color: black;">!</span> </b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.peoriaartguild.org/"><span style="color: black;">Join me at the gallery reception...I will have a selection of my handmade glass jewelry in the gallery for gift giving!</span></a></b>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-36084787869447828372010-01-03T10:42:00.004-06:002010-01-03T11:06:14.900-06:00Happy, Happy 2010!Today, much to my delight, I received this in my inbox! Thank you, thank you, thank you Michael and Amelie! What a way to start off 2010...<span style="font-weight: bold;">life is good!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Dear Mary V.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">We are toasting you on our 23rd anniversary in Austin, Texas, as my wife wears your beautiful 'Winter Fish Eye' neckpiece. It looks good and sounds good. We love the dissarray of the silver connectors, which have will of their own. And of course the beads are a delight, each one. We were glad to discover your work at <<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.arton5th.com/">Art On Fifth</a>>.</span>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-13988488588888812142009-12-22T07:38:00.005-06:002009-12-22T08:36:09.333-06:00End of year resolution!For the rest of 2009 I resolve to update my blog! O.k., that being said...I resolve in 2010 to <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">continually</span> update my blog!!!<br /><br />Why you ask? Who cares? Well, according to my blog stats lots of folks around the globe regularly read my blog and that's a good thing, I guess!<br /><br />My blog is the social media outlet that I am the most comfortable with...I have a<a href="http://www.facebook.com/"> facebook</a> page (maryvsmith) and <a href="http://twitter.com/maryvsmith">tweet to my twitter</a> (maryvsmith) but my blog is where I can post info/location of art fairs in will be in, gallery representation and my glass beadmaking teaching schedule.<br /><br />2009 was a crazy busy successful year...hence the looong spans between blog updates! Really a good, legit excuse! Every art fair that I participated in...<a href="http://www.57streetartfair.org/">57th Street</a> (Chicago, Il), <a href="http://www.desmoinesartfestival.org/">Des Moines Art Festival</a> (Des Moines, IA), <a href="http://www.saintlouisartfair.com/">St. Louis Art Fair </a>(St. Louis, MO) and <a href="http://www.peoriafineartfair.com/">Peoria Fine Art Fair</a> (Peoria, IL)...all were good for me. Good sales...new friends...time to reconnect, share a laugh and a beverage with old friends! Life is good!<br /><br />Enough said...see you in 2010!Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-58870284386439742112009-08-18T17:12:00.004-05:002009-08-18T17:24:31.083-05:00Show Me St. Louis!<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,0,0" id="embeddedplayer" height="305" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://gannett.a.mms.mavenapps.net/mms/rt/1/site/gannett-ksdk-3325-pub01-live/current/articleplayer/singleclip/client/embedded/embedded.swf"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="scale" value="noscale"><param name="salign" value="LT"><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"><param name="wmode" value="window"><param name="FlashVars" value="playerId=articleplayer&referralObject=1218668401&referralPlaylistId=playlist&adServerBasePath=http://gannett.gcion.com/adrawdata/.0/5111.1/506905/0/0/header=yes;cc=2;cookie=info;alias=&adPositionId=video_prestream&adSiteId=video.ksdk.com/&gpaperCode=gntbcstksdk&marketName=St. Louis, MO&division=broadcast&pageContentCategory=video&pageContentSubcategory=articleplayer"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://gannett.a.mms.mavenapps.net/mms/rt/1/site/gannett-ksdk-3325-pub01-live/current/articleplayer/singleclip/client/embedded/embedded.swf" id="embeddedplayer" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" menu="false" quality="high" play="false" name="articleplayer" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" scale="noscale" salign="LT" bgcolor="#000000" wmode="window" flashvars="playerId=articleplayer&referralObject=1218668401&referralPlaylistId=playlist&adServerBasePath=http://gannett.gcion.com/adrawdata/.0/5111.1/506905/0/0/header=yes;cc=2;cookie=info;alias=&adPositionId=video_prestream&adSiteId=video.ksdk.com/&gpaperCode=gntbcstksdk&marketName=St. Louis, MO&division=broadcast&pageContentCategory=video&pageContentSubcategory=articleplayer" height="305" width="320"></embed></object>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-76130782252532984632009-06-04T15:46:00.005-05:002009-06-04T15:55:29.144-05:002009 Saul Bell Design Award!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxA5nD3J6dJbhAyiI4WsjizVHJWZ5v6aDxJmtUNlymjfAxg_EkLpKGhiaRy0PiyeLrPlKAjBlzxLpclXeCdiRSbOeAm8M1f6X5Ko3wd8M0tKhDfBh_2ppjzeT-jdEujpWaR8EcHBSk3o/s1600-h/Carmelized.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxA5nD3J6dJbhAyiI4WsjizVHJWZ5v6aDxJmtUNlymjfAxg_EkLpKGhiaRy0PiyeLrPlKAjBlzxLpclXeCdiRSbOeAm8M1f6X5Ko3wd8M0tKhDfBh_2ppjzeT-jdEujpWaR8EcHBSk3o/s320/Carmelized.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343577594947893938" /></a>On Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Las Vegas I was awarded my <span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">3rd Saul Bell Design Award!</span></span></span> My neckpiece titled, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">"Carmelized"</span></span> took 2nd place in the Bead category! You can read more about it here: <a href="http://www.saulbellaward.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Saul Bell Design Award</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">.</span></span> as well as view the other winners!Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-65649060643234705282009-04-23T21:25:00.010-05:002009-04-23T21:41:04.662-05:00Mother's Day Trunk Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNZBADoaVR8jhOetnp9yg8Th6nY02RCmnBf17xPJcViurl9ZCa1u3RfLr2w2uiV8mcGq9oNRmKtjg8B_uMLevylOML3PNoEOTrt1I62yD31XpeXXDb3qkv3YTSol1IftNwYrB7h1MSDM/s1600-h/mother's+day+09+postcard+front+purple.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNZBADoaVR8jhOetnp9yg8Th6nY02RCmnBf17xPJcViurl9ZCa1u3RfLr2w2uiV8mcGq9oNRmKtjg8B_uMLevylOML3PNoEOTrt1I62yD31XpeXXDb3qkv3YTSol1IftNwYrB7h1MSDM/s400/mother's+day+09+postcard+front+purple.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328079539916141218" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVY9EFUCTQCz6pBaSiYu8Eo3RV_b9IxpTx3C-qfFWyH10IUB0l6aVdX-uGo8qvm36yw3sUkC4ih9zb4VsjydoAgo1CDd-A50LG9lmSs7y7EWhspo_SBekfPhhmJWiZi02Fu85Z4kO6xg/s1600-h/mother's+day+09+postcard+back.jpg"><span><span></span></span></a><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.craftalliance.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Craft Alliance</span></span></a> Delmar Gallery is having a Mother's Day Trunk Show featuring my jewelry! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.beadedjewelrybydesign.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">My jewelry</span></a></span> will be showcased along with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><a href="http://www.artistannie.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Annie Scheumbauer's</span></a></span></span> Hand-Painted silk scarves from April 28-May 10th. We will be in the gallery on Saturday, May 2nd from 12-3 p.m. for a "Meet the Artist's" <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><a href="http://www.craftalliance.org">Click here for more info!</a></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-27387292881000064642009-04-07T15:45:00.004-05:002009-04-07T15:48:14.087-05:00Every Other Artist's Market<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGETi2E0jNubWuU8yBxT6h4JuB1QXRV1Ive9vPr4R78QYRHSxOZliSPI2dGcDfVJWVIBEQcECrQaTVM34qiUKXc6RTyqUk8J_kdV9fmA5dxUsmai1XJ6_ZPT3KYGxE4ienEikBByOs44/s1600-h/EveryOtherArtist2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGETi2E0jNubWuU8yBxT6h4JuB1QXRV1Ive9vPr4R78QYRHSxOZliSPI2dGcDfVJWVIBEQcECrQaTVM34qiUKXc6RTyqUk8J_kdV9fmA5dxUsmai1XJ6_ZPT3KYGxE4ienEikBByOs44/s320/EveryOtherArtist2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322053593074617010" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Check out this new Art/Craft event in St. Louis, MO this weekend!</div>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-18896756652419165862009-02-18T12:39:00.006-06:002009-04-27T14:26:14.924-05:00Beads on the Bay(Ebay)! Sold! More here: http://maryvsmith.etsy.comToday I am trying something new...listing 2 of my silver lined glass beads on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ebay</span></span></a>. My seller id is: beadedjewelrybydesign-2008. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Free shipping in the United States!</span></span></span></span> How can a bead lover resist? Just testing the waters with these 2 listings...a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Silver-Lined-Glass-Smiley-Bead-Charm_W0QQitemZ220364380041QQihZ012QQcategoryZ164295QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem">"Smiley" Bead<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">and a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:18px;"><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Silver-Lined-Glass-Sugar-Bead-Charm_W0QQitemZ220364382245QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item220364382245&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">"Sugar" Bead.</span> </a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">These beads fit the popular European charm bracelets such as Pandora, Trollbeads, Biagi and Chamilia or your favorite neck chain or leather cord!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span><div><br /></div><div>Let me know what you think!</div>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-32928440054501259212009-02-05T20:16:00.010-06:002009-02-05T20:49:07.378-06:00Crafts Report Magazine-March 2009Wow! How surprised my husband Gary will be when he receives this issue on Valentine's Day! (I don't think he reads this...so keep mum!) I am so excited and honored to have been chosen by the writer, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Nancy LaFever</span></span> to have my comments published in <a href="http://www.craftsreport.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Crafts Report Magazine</span></span></a>! Thank you Nancy and <a href="http://www.craftsreport.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Crafts Report</span></span></a> for recognizing our partners and support system! This is a great article...just click and read! <br /><br /><br /><br /><table border="1" bordercolor="#000000" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin:10px 0"><tbody><tr><td><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" background="http://www.craftsreport-digital.com/craftsreport/200903/include/icons/nav_bg.gif"><tbody><tr valign="middle" height="35"><td align="left"><a href="http://www.craftsreport-digital.com/craftsreport/200903/" title="View March 2009" target="_blank"><img style="margin-left:5px;margin-right:5px;" border="0" src="http://www.craftsreport-digital.com/craftsreport/200903/include/icons/navbar_logo.gif" height="28" /></a></td><td id="topBar" align="right"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS,Arial,Helvetica;font-size:78%;">Look Inside >> </span></td></tr></tbody></table><table width="240px" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="center"><tbody><tr id="snippetThumbs" align="center"><td align="right"><a href="http://www.craftsreport-digital.com/craftsreport/200903/?pg=36" target="_blank" onclick="name='w'+Math.round(Math.random()*(1000));w=screen.width-10;h=screen.height-40;window.open('http://www.craftsreport-digital.com/craftsreport/200903/?pg=36',name,'toolbar=no,menubar=no,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,left=0,top=0,width='+w+'height='+h);return false;" title="View Magazine"><img border="0" src="http://www.craftsreport-digital.com/tcprojects/jones/crafts/inbox/58604/imgpages/tn/craftsreport200903_0036.gif" /></a></td><td align="left"><a href="http://www.craftsreport-digital.com/craftsreport/200903/?pg=36" target="_blank" onclick="name='w'+Math.round(Math.random()*(1000));w=screen.width-10;h=screen.height-40;window.open('http://www.craftsreport-digital.com/craftsreport/200903/?pg=36',name,'toolbar=no,menubar=no,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,left=0,top=0,width='+w+'height='+h);return false;" title=" View Magazine"><img border="0" src="http://www.craftsreport-digital.com/tcprojects/jones/crafts/inbox/58604/imgpages/tn/craftsreport200903_0037.gif" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" background="http://www.craftsreport-digital.com/craftsreport/200903/include/icons/nav_bg.gif"><tbody><tr valign="middle" height="28"><td id="bottomBar" align="center"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS,Arial,Helvetica;font-size:78%;">March 2009</span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-70619627166560080072008-12-11T19:36:00.005-06:002008-12-11T20:01:51.557-06:00Silver Lined Glass Beads!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQs5nJyauguMExEVy9N6beZP2K02V32uNwTxzT8ilL2MNRkWPa3MLpGYDVrlbSE44H-MyQhm9WY0IZF_-arRm5JjhFQ4UUqfFnhmxWYoT_T7VTL2d6gSS8UlfVWirk97K0w284D6lwdY/s1600-h/Leopard.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQs5nJyauguMExEVy9N6beZP2K02V32uNwTxzT8ilL2MNRkWPa3MLpGYDVrlbSE44H-MyQhm9WY0IZF_-arRm5JjhFQ4UUqfFnhmxWYoT_T7VTL2d6gSS8UlfVWirk97K0w284D6lwdY/s320/Leopard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278717683656301826" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am delighted to introduce to you my handmade glass beads lined with 925 sterling silver...not silver plated and not glued in! These beads are made with Moretti glass and the designs are not painted on! Each bead is made by me...one-at-a-time and kiln annealed for strength and durability. The beads are then hand cored with 925 sterling silver and polished to a mirror finish. These beads will fit most of the European charm bracelets such as Pandora, Biagi, Troll and Chamilia. The hole is approx. 4.5-5mm. If you have not been bitten yet by the European charm craze, well guess what? These beads look great on your chain or leather cord that is in your jewelry box! How to buy? Go to my Etsy site...<a href="http://maryvsmith.etsy.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); ">http://maryvsmith.etsy.com</span></span></a>. Easy, peasy...quick sign up (takes just a few minutes) and pay thru Paypal or with a credit card. Why my <a href="http://maryvsmith.etsy.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); ">Etsy site</span></span></a> and not my <a href="http://www.beadedjewelrybydesign.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); ">finished jewelry website</span></span></a>? Because these beads are onesies! What you see is what you get! I will add to the collection daily because of the demand...so check back often to see what is available. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I hope one of my handmade silver lined glass beads find their way to you this holiday season! These interchangeable beads allow you to customize your jewelry one-bead-at-a-time! You are a unique, one-of-a-kind woman...your jewelry should be too!</div>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-71408989560828193152008-12-04T09:23:00.004-06:002008-12-04T09:54:53.700-06:00I've Been Tagged!What does that mean? It's a blog game really! I have been "tagged" by <a href="http://metalsgirl.blogspot.com">Metalsgirl</a>. Here are the rules of the game...your choice to play or not play.<div><br /></div><div>1. Link to the person who tagged you.</div><div>2. Post the rules on your blog.</div><div>3. Write 7 random things about yourself.</div><div>4. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and link to them.</div><div>5. Let each person know they've been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.</div><div>6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.</div><div><br /></div><div>O.k...be a good sport...here goes.</div><div><br /></div><div>1. I am an early morning runner...why? Because I can!</div><div>2. I am a computer geek...I love my Mac!</div><div>3. I do not like the taste of eggs...at all!</div><div>4. I like cold weather!</div><div>5. I am starting to like sugar-free jello...don't tell my mom!</div><div>6. I need a good belly laugh every other day...lol!</div><div>7. I am fascinated by birds and bugs!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have tagged these 7 Artists/Craftsmen because I love their work, I own it and/or want to own it, admire their work ethic as you will too by reading their blogs!</div><div><br /></div><div>1. <a href="http://mbshaw.blogspot.com">mbshaw</a></div><div>2. <a href="http://www.whitneys-pottery.blogspot.com">whitneysmithpottery</a></div><div>3. <a href="http://www.midgesmind.blogspot.com">midge'smind</a></div><div>4. <a href="http://tqbdesigns.blogspot.com/">circles,dots,rounds,spheres</a></div><div>5. <a href="http://jennskistudio.blogspot.com/">jennski</a></div><div>6. <a href="http://sunbasilgarden.blogspot.com/">sunbasilgardensoaps</a></div><div>7. <a href="http://circaceramics.blogspot.com/">circaceramics</a></div>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-6749039618279284872008-10-08T19:02:00.005-05:002008-10-08T19:37:19.508-05:00An Unexpected Gift in Peoria, Illinois!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SvLjSfNPElcYHUBDrBeMa6VfwLSAGyHT2MMVf7bxRpb5ewG9CE9vnALVUoE7G3zUAXuO3E3J33uxdoI7zYAfTDtZiIQlcnMF5weQl9KHz-lgITmXSgn4JPVLd4Jw1myBNK4tn7NjzWY/s1600-h/Winner!.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SvLjSfNPElcYHUBDrBeMa6VfwLSAGyHT2MMVf7bxRpb5ewG9CE9vnALVUoE7G3zUAXuO3E3J33uxdoI7zYAfTDtZiIQlcnMF5weQl9KHz-lgITmXSgn4JPVLd4Jw1myBNK4tn7NjzWY/s320/Winner!.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254938035741009186" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Wowzie! I was honored to have received an Award of Excellence at the <a href="http://www.peoriaartguild.org/ArtFair/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">46th Annual Peoria Fine Art Fair in Peoria, Illinois!!! </span></span></a>From the moment we arrived at check-in and all throughout the show Gary and I had the best time...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">and I am not just saying that because I won an award!!! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We had never been to Peoria but had heard good things about the show from other Artists who had done it in the past. The Peoria Art Guild Staff and all of the 400 volunteers treat the Artists really, really well...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">again, I am not just saying that because I won an award!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"> </span>As an exhibiting Artist you are fed, watered and entertained!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"> </span>The show is truly a community event and the people really come out for the show and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">BUY ART!!! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The show hours are great...10-5 Sat. & Sun. which gives the Artist's time to socialize, relax and party...and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday night was a good party!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> If you want to know more...apply or come to the show next year! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Thank you <a href="http://www.peoriaartguild.org/ArtFair/index.html">Peoria Art Guild! </a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></div>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-5729712151312005942008-09-23T09:16:00.009-05:002008-09-23T09:54:45.681-05:00Celebrating Beads, the journey of...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMA-L0O-4cyIl3MpqrwijCqwQm_Be_qqrcGQxqJX63H6I96PZ9wxWP4vrSkcskVSbxvgwDgGDXumhWSH_AkfE2yTHgTkQR9j8UElr0K2PHUi6g_s_vPBwy-rRVJWK62f7fmxKHA7QFZw/s1600-h/Carmelized.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMA-L0O-4cyIl3MpqrwijCqwQm_Be_qqrcGQxqJX63H6I96PZ9wxWP4vrSkcskVSbxvgwDgGDXumhWSH_AkfE2yTHgTkQR9j8UElr0K2PHUi6g_s_vPBwy-rRVJWK62f7fmxKHA7QFZw/s320/Carmelized.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249222386843624482" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>International Juried Jewelry Design Competition at the Bead Museum in Washington, D.C.- September 20, 2008. Passion for Beads Gala was held at the Naval Heritage Memorial Center and I was awarded <span style="font-weight:bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">First Place</span></span> in the Lampwork and Dichroic Glass category and the <span style="font-weight:bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Juror's Choice Award!!!</span></span> I am very, very honored to have received these awards! There were a total of eleven categories...here is the list...Clay, Fiber & Textile, Gemstones, Glass, Lampwork & Dichroic Glass, Metal, Mixed Media, Organic Materials, Seed Beeds, Swarovski Crystal, Ethnic Beads & Trade Beads. The pieces will be on display at the Bead Museum from September 28th thru December 31st! Who needs tats when you can adorn your body with this kind of eye candy!<br /></div>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-58741995629833857342008-08-27T16:32:00.000-05:002008-08-27T16:33:34.261-05:00You Tube!<script src="http://widgets.clearspring.com/o/46928cc51133af17/48b5c6a6734f7814/46928cc5788deb29/f0ad05b0/widget.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-73496557785014919182008-08-19T12:40:00.002-05:002008-08-19T12:46:59.413-05:00Find me on Technorati!<a href="http://technorati.com/claim/242texgxgv" rel="me">Technorati Profile</a>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-82951159726286794522008-07-20T18:57:00.009-05:002008-12-12T19:13:07.251-06:00You gotta love Marge!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyZcPdsNDCqD9iUD6aOuGazy7G0w-w3Qtz0gokkyE-hJpJvtl7j_iHe71uTeSyEAI1wjpPIK3uE5PDD8HJCk_htnKr4yvBniGoLrMaEmFvgQfnBgouxwWji-aAQs2MhZRMK_gHloTem0/s1600-h/Marge.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyZcPdsNDCqD9iUD6aOuGazy7G0w-w3Qtz0gokkyE-hJpJvtl7j_iHe71uTeSyEAI1wjpPIK3uE5PDD8HJCk_htnKr4yvBniGoLrMaEmFvgQfnBgouxwWji-aAQs2MhZRMK_gHloTem0/s320/Marge.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225251708583656242" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.metalsgirl.com/"></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.metalsgirl.com/">Laura Gibson of Metals Girl</a></span></span> had a contest on her <a href="http://metalsgirl.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">blog</span></span></a> titled, "Who do you love?" for her bottlecap repritoire. So I submitted a contemporary, strong woman with big blue hair who never forgets to wear a necklace....and guess what? I won! Laura sent me a complimentary bottle cap charm that I will proudly display on my key ring! Thanks Laura! Be sure to check out her <a href="http://www.metalsgirl.com/art/people/necklaces.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Resin and Herb necklaces</span></a>. Marge says this best, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">"You should listen to your heart, and not the voices in your head."</span></span><br /></div>Mary V. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02283766870621101904noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609004798019200547.post-25517960548443930232008-06-24T11:25:00.012-05:002008-12-12T19:13:07.541-06:00My Fish Eye Beads in Stringing Magazine!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaO5Cs02KurXdC6DATT_i8GXFCskx1rpLqYm02gqocqDUYsk3W9RWK7pIedJQW32tsKPe5HkcRJH5bobuh97GbyGZsEqlbZNNEKptBVNE7coDo5OLFNjy3H88LeXX14laYin0AAluxPpE/s1600-h/Stringing.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaO5Cs02KurXdC6DATT_i8GXFCskx1rpLqYm02gqocqDUYsk3W9RWK7pIedJQW32tsKPe5HkcRJH5bobuh97GbyGZsEqlbZNNEKptBVNE7coDo5OLFNjy3H88LeXX14laYin0AAluxPpE/s200/Stringing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215494077972776194" /></a><br /><span><span></span></span><br /><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsTyTm4mqImCoxmLTDjX-J4RndaYrbhJPkn3klHUfLM03DyJYSPzT8XimdbrC9fq0v_e6mjHgZdVnTiQWzkAf8NICuE-YSBXhRQ0K9LgpW2nHpec7bFsjUv9t_c0RW4aspxMaHnmYZcI/s200/Hakim.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215494311015446498" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am delighted, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">elated</span>, honored that my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12290232"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Fish Eye</span></span></a> beads have been featured in the Spring 2008 issue of Stringing Magazine! <a href="http://www.heatherwynn.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Heather Wynn's</span></span></a> design titled <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Little Hakim </span>featured my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">lampworked</span> Fish Eye beads, paddle chain from the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.wholebead.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">whole bead shop</span></a></span>, a pewter charm from <a href="http://www.greengirlstudios.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Green Girl studios</span></span></a> and of course, one of<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5542563"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Heather's sweet polymer clay pendants!</span> </a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thank you Heather! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12197290"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">This Heather Wynn pendant from her </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Etsy</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> shop is my </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">fav</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">!</span></a><a href="http://www.swoondimples.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://www.swoondimples.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Read more about Heather on her blog!</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>Mary V. 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