Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Wild Bird Wednesday

I get to add another sighting of these beautiful Cedar Waxwing to my short list of sighting. The 4th time and by far the best photo op and I saw a pair!!!!


These birds seem to be fairly shy much of the time but this pair was very cooperative.
They stayed on this branch for some time while I care fully moved around it maybe 15 feet away.
They flew off and came back a couple of times as well.



They take my breath away!


Stunning!



Kristi


Saturday, June 21, 2014

Customer Gallery!

It's been some time since I've shared some of my Awesome Customer's work so here you go!
 Lots of new and wonderful creations to share!

Click on the picture to go to each individual's website/shop.

Jessica Klaaren

JeSoul Studio

Linda Landig Jewelry


Julie Thelen Jewels by Jules

Chrysalis Too



SheFliesAgain

 Sucere
Sucrerie


Two Trees Studio


Julie Thelen

SheFliesAgain

Luann Gilliland
Sucrerie


I hope you enjoyed taking a look at these wonderful creations as much as I enjoyed sharing them with you!


Kristi

Friday, June 20, 2014

We're All Ears Reveal!

The Inspiration for this Reveal is

The Guggenheim Museum, Designed by Architect, Frank Lloyd Wright
                             




I've never used Kazuri Beads before but when I saw these I knew they were perfect for this challenge.


Kazuri Beads with Stacked Keishi Pearls in beautiful rustic Red.

These earrings are available for sale


Kristi


Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Turquoise and Red and...

While at a show on Saturday I had lots of time to create!
 I made these Turquoise and Coral Earrings among others.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/192330492/handmade-turquoise-and-coral-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/192338129/handmade-turquoise-and-coral-earrings?ref=listing-shop-header-0

And today I made these!!
Not Turquoise and Red, completely opposite!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/192331522/butterscotch-drops-lampwork-and-sari?ref=listing-shop-header-1

All listed in my Etsy Shop.
I'm putting together an Indimade shop so watch for it in the near future!

The show venue was absolutely gorgeous! This was the view from my pop up.


During the day I wandered over to this lovely area and was lucky enough to spot this Cedar Waxwing, only the second time I've seen one and I was able to get a much better picture of this one!

Cedar Waxwing


Kristi

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Wild Bird Wednesday

You've heard of Angry Birds, well these are Clever Birds.
They say these birds are not supposed to be able to feed off of this upside down feeder but they can.
They are not as good at it as the other birds they are meant to feed but it's amazing to watch them.


Crow doing a good job of hanging upside down.


Starling!


Stellar's Jay

I don't mind so much because if they are good enough to make it happen they can have some suet.
They don't do it all the time, it's not like there isn't plenty of other food at my other feeders for them.
It does keep the squirrels from wiping my suet out and that's my main goal.




Here's the Professional, while the Clever Birds can only stay up a few seconds this little Hairy Woodpecker stays for many minutes and makes it look so easy.
He's been spending lots of time in my yard which makes me very happy!
Not the best pic taken from my window but you get the idea!

On another note, I saw my first Lazuli Bunting, actually saw 3 and heard numerous others.
I was only able to get 2 pics, this isn't in focus but I don't mind one bit!!

Lazuli Bunting
I also got some wonderful pics of this adorable little Western Wood Pewee.

Western Wood Pewee


Kristi

http://paying-ready-attention-gallery.blogspot.com/2014/05/wild-bird-wednesday-98-orange-footed.html


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Wild Bird Wednesday

It's been a bit since I've participated,
due to a recent trip to Anaheim, CA I have lots of wonderful birds to share!


These 2 Double Crested Cormorants got lots of attention from me. They were in Disneyland Park in the area where the Pirate Ship is. Since I don't do many rides and my traveling companions did I spent lots of time watching these amazing birds!

Juvenile Double Crested Cormorant.

We discovered a lovely little park, Yorba Regional Park, lots of lakes and lots of birds!
Black Phoebe


My first Western Bluebird!

Egyption Goose, I saw 3

Beautiful Tree Swallow

Tree Swallow at the nest
 There were many Tree Swallow all over this park but this pair appears to have been nesting or close to it. Would have loved to see babies popping their little heads out!

Below are some of my sightings at
 Oak Canyon Nature Center.

A lovely pair of Wood Duck in a tree, my first!

Male Anna's Hummingbird

Female Anna's Hummingbird
I have more to share but I'll wait for next time!!

http://paying-ready-attention-gallery.blogspot.com/2014/05/wild-bird-wednesday-97-red-capped-plover.html


Kristi