CHECK IT OUT & a lil' self promotion

CHECK IT OUT!!

I promise not to do the whole blog post in that NEON, LIME color!! My check it outs are related to twitter ( Check out TWITTER here ) and are all about New England and people of similar interests. You are probably asking, Where in the world is she going with this?

Finding friends and/or family to join me in this crazy, time consuming, addictive world of twitter has been difficult. I have become resigned to the fact that just like my wonderful Blog world, twitter world is meant to be a haven of new friends, inspirations and views. I am really loving it and am finding it somewhat addictive. Yes, at times I have been known to twitter away a lot of my time.

New England is always a place dear to my heart and I love visiting my New England bloggers and have connected with many NE Twitterers!!!

Cape Ann Guy Find Cape Ann Guy here is a self described "Weather Geek" that tweets out of Gloucester Mass. I have learned so much from his weather posts and have linked up with many other NE sights. He actually has been know to answer this "pesky wanna be weather geek"

Alert New England Twitter link to AlertNewEngland is another favorite twitter sight I love. It reminds me of a scanner thats in print on the net. OK so please tell me y'all know what a scanner is?? It's a police/radio/fire radio type broadcaster of events that are affecting a certain area. (bad definition my techie brother would be so ashamed)

Anyways Alert New England posts all kinds of happening throughout New England. It's been exciting to call my mother (who grew up all over New England) about the happenings in her old stomping grounds.

Little Bead Shop Link to Little Bead Shop is a bead shop in Scotland that shares all their happenings. It's exciting to here about all their little girl jewelry parties to their celebration of hogmany. They also have tweeted and connected with me numerous times!

There are many beaders/jewelry makers on Twitter and I do follow a few. Many use twitter as a vehicle to sell their designs. Great idea eh?! I tend to use the twitter filters for some of these posts as it takes up a lot of room when viewing other posts. I have not included any of them here as there are so many to view.

Inspirational twitters are in abundance on twitter. Finding some of my favoriter christian artists like Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture, Mark Lowry and Candace Cameron Bure is just naming a few.

CHECK OUT TWITTER TODAY AND CHECK OUT ME:

My twitter site - djdeb7

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So on to the the self promotion--Not necessarily promoting but showing of some of my designs.

I twittered recently my regret in not taking pictures of the jewelry I made for Christmas. I made over a dozen wire-wrapped rings, some bracelets and at least 8 pairs of earrings. Christmas came so quickly that I feel like I made and gave. Lack of energy has also played in my not getting pictures taken. BUT.... I can show a few things I have made in the past  months and some were actually Christmas gifts.

These bracelet/earrings sets above, I have made at least three of. I love the fact it was the first time I wire-wrapped on top of a bead. I gave a set of these to a friend for Christmas.

This was prior to my wire wrapping days. But I love them none the less especially the earrings.

My mother gave me a few bags full of these rosy, pearl beads and I have been so surprised at what I can make with them. Never look a gift horse in the mouth is a proven statement in regards to the beads that have been given me.

Soon I will hope to be posting some of my wire wrapped rings......

THANKS FOR CHECKING IT OUT!!!!

DEB

A "THRIFTY" Check it out!!!

It's time for a "CHECK IT OUT" Post!! It's been awhile........ This post will be themed as a --------

"THRIFTY "

CHECK

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OUT

My first point of interest is a my new "reality show" addiction called AMERICAN PICKERS on the History Channel. Their website below:

http://www.history.com/shows/american-pickers

The show is based on Mike and Frank (above) who travel throughout rural America looking for good PICKS. Yes, they are looking for a bargain and try to make money on their purchases. (some say they take advantage of people) I don't really see that as the majority of the people they pick from are collectors and/or pickers themselves. Mike and Frank take their purchases and try and sell them to collectors of those specific items. Of course to make a profit. At the end of each episode it shows the purchases and the profit or potential profit. If you like a bargain and appreciate antiques, you will LOVE THIS SHOW...

A site I follow through Google Reader is DOLLAR STORE CRAFTS - see link below

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/

I am a dollar store fanatic and am a relatively new crafter.. So combine two of my favorite things and well there's is this website. Great crafting ideas for little money.. Gives those more pricier crafting stores a run for their money.... Check it out!!

Hope you enjoyed this CHECK IT OUT blog post...

God bless,

djdeb

Check It Out

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Here are some new updates and interests of mine. Why share?? I figure if I find them interesting, there must be someone else that will. So here's my latest "check it out" blog entry:

Here are a few new blogs I have recently discovered:

http://countingyourblessings.blogspot.com/

It's described as "Romantic Farmstyle" LOVE IT !! Check out all her vintage items and postings.

Another blog I have fallen in love with is:

"Just following Jesus in my Real life"

http://www.justfollowingjesus.com/

Elizabeth's blog is a mix of beautiful photography, insights, inspirational tidbits and home design.

It also has one of my favorite names and sounds like my blog name a bit.

BE SURE and CHECK THEM OUT!!

Last "Check it out" is more of a personal thing. After making close to 20 bracelets and around 10 earring sets, I have officially taken my first beading class. I wanted to take pictures in class, but since I did not know anyone (other than my sister) I held back. perhaps next time!?!?

It was very intimidating at first as I have never done such detailed work. We worked with seed beads and thread through a needle. Very delicate design and work. Here is a picture of the seed beads needed for the project.

My teacher stated that I chose some of the most difficult colors to work with but it will be beautiful. Leave it to me to start off the hard way, but I know what I like and well.......

Here are two close up pics of my unfinished bangle bracelet. Even incomplete it's pretty!!

I think the colors are kind of regal looking, but I am a bit partial I suppose. I mentioned this in class and added it reminded me of Princess Diana's Jewelry. Remember her famous wedding ring.. OK it's not that good... but I like it.

So until the next "CHECK IT OUT",

DEBBIE <><

Spring Scripture Tags

Hey ya'll check out my blogging friend's newest "Spring scripture tags" I love them. I have posted a few below (aren't they lovely?)

http://branmadetags.blogspot.com/

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CHECK IT OUT!!!

Thanks for checking it out on my blog today!! I would like to start of with some exciting news. I have won a book from a fellow blogging site!! An Autographed copy of God Encounters from Susan at Adventurous Living. I am so excited to read it. She had posted part of a story from the book on her blog and I am looking forward to finding out the ending. Check out Susan's blog at

http://www.susanskitt.com/

My friend Becky told me about this great website that allows you to share the ingredients you have and then it will pull up recipes to match... As a single girl who is trying to cook more for herself (instead of take out or delivery), I have fallen in love with the site SUPER COOK--give it a looksie!!

http://www.supercook.com/

THANKS AGAIN FOR CHECKING IT OUT!!! GOD BLESS, DEB

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HEY CHECK IT OUT !!!!

I am starting a new blog series called "CHECK IT OUT". I plan on sharing something or someone interesting that has crossed my path recently. So make sure you CHECK IT OUT!!

As many of you recall in previous posts, I am a huge watcher(do not like the word fan) of the Duggars from 18 and counting a show on TLC.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/02/03/duggars.save.little.girl.ppl/index.html

Pictured above are two of the oldest Duggar children who were reported to have saved a child's life. I have attached the link to the article below the picture for you to read. I love the quote that ended the article "Josh said that he believes he and John were there to help. "I don't believe in coincidences," Josh said. "I think we were in the right place at the right time because God has a plan for Maddye's life. I'm glad we were there."

What a powerful testimony for the Lord this family has become. I so pray they will keep walking the faith and continue to do so. So many before them in reality television and in many areas of entertainment are drawn away from what matters in life by those things we are told that "EASILY BESET US". Keep keeping on for JESUS Duggars and being good Christian examples to those who are watching your show and your lives.

Above is one of the amazing tags my new friend at Bran Made tags makes on her blog. Her tags are free for you to snag.

She primarily makes scripture tags and occasionally will even make one for you. Just like the one below she made for me with my favorite bible verse so make sure you "CHECK HER OUT"!!!

A link to her blog is below and if you look to the right of my blog, she is one of my "blogs I like".

http://branmadetags.blogspot.com/

Thanks for checking it out, DJDEB