tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346775405172797362024-03-05T08:59:47.657-06:00Keys and MemoriesConfessions of a vintage junkieKeys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-85268991798670741422015-05-28T08:07:00.002-05:002015-05-28T08:07:20.922-05:00Cowgirl UpSince moving to Oklahoma 10 years ago I have slowly become obsessed with boots- I suppose that was bound to happen.. I snapped this picture at my sisters wedding. The boots are from Lane.<br />
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Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-66613763040920851112011-04-20T19:58:00.001-05:002011-04-20T20:00:03.960-05:00April Showers<h6 style="font-family: georgia;" class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="messageBody">Just in time for Mothers Day!</span></span></h6><h6 style="font-family: georgia;" class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="messageBody"> 20% off in my Etsy shop.</span></span></h6><h6 style="font-family: georgia;" class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="messageBody"> Use coupon code AprilShowers</span></span></h6>Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-6978377721750649932011-04-19T19:08:00.002-05:002011-04-19T19:13:06.916-05:00Help Wanted<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mGqTaxqSmZnqO9FY9QkU52yFLTsLR7HFbK84gjtPAmTU5rn78bkTfOLSLAkmPRlF-nTm6fhfe0ZJxBbryRSZqGgTVXmEMJJFqgvUyesoR9EMN3GFdJJGNAN6CGFwy4Zjqg84rKiDjxQ/s1600/Rosie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mGqTaxqSmZnqO9FY9QkU52yFLTsLR7HFbK84gjtPAmTU5rn78bkTfOLSLAkmPRlF-nTm6fhfe0ZJxBbryRSZqGgTVXmEMJJFqgvUyesoR9EMN3GFdJJGNAN6CGFwy4Zjqg84rKiDjxQ/s400/Rosie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597451959030082562" border="0" /></a><br />My rescued red heeler named Rosie loves to see what I am up to when I take pictures of my jewelry.Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-5740903343296516512011-04-18T21:45:00.001-05:002011-04-18T21:47:38.741-05:00Sunday Giveaway WinnerSunday Giveaway winner of the Shift Lock ring is ......<br /><br /> <span dir="ltr"><a href="profile/02270713294346692234" rel="nofollow">Krafty Kat</a></span> who said...<p>Would love to win! I am a loyal follower!</p><p><br /></p><p>Congrats! Please contact me e1@keysandmemories.com :)<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-61442268331499742412011-04-10T17:50:00.004-05:002011-04-10T18:01:07.316-05:00Sunday Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfufD_FciL-YytlsYBmS0v2LJV9qkm8zstrGJOIr7AFZvKIs3ugc21We8LzjM6541G4JV7PSdoNWzROW_spx80Zj6usX-MtWg8vhPRz_f4-H03HC90yM2x0Hyzmc9-VcE_fcRpfjBpoo/s1600/ring.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfufD_FciL-YytlsYBmS0v2LJV9qkm8zstrGJOIr7AFZvKIs3ugc21We8LzjM6541G4JV7PSdoNWzROW_spx80Zj6usX-MtWg8vhPRz_f4-H03HC90yM2x0Hyzmc9-VcE_fcRpfjBpoo/s400/ring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594093774804697746" border="0" /></a><br />Hope everyone had a great weekend! I spent mine making wholesale orders, playing with the dog in the hose, and teaching my 7 year old to ride a bike sans training wheels. The bike riding was fun because I got to see her excitement in getting better as the day went on. Reminded me of my beloved 70's bike with the awesome banana seat :)<br /><br />The giveaway for today is this vintage Shift Lock adjustable ring. It is a little battle scarred from wear but nothing to bad- I like to call that character! The ring is currently a size six but can go larger. Rhodium plated so it is shiny silver in color.<br /><br />Leave a comment to be entered, facebook,twitter, and blog for extra entries! I will choose a winner sometime this week.Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-62589287671165240002011-04-07T21:41:00.001-05:002011-04-07T21:43:17.946-05:00Sunday Giveaway WinnerRandomly drawn winner of the Shift key necklace is Lee!<br /><br /> <span dir="ltr"><a href="profile/08951927006136277731" rel="nofollow">Lee</a></span> said...<p>Cute vintage necklace! thanks<br />butler83ataoldotcom<br />I follow - reader and gfc</p><p><br /></p><p>Congrats Lee. Please send your info to me ~ e1@keysandmemories.com<br /></p>Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-5421726003375437552011-04-03T18:36:00.003-05:002011-04-03T18:40:16.518-05:00Sunday Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7HCkixYHpbiOdfh0FF6xzNRfVuNwzp_jo_M9qi6Lapiu0voUt6VRvCbbhyphenhyphenFMKP4REKlX7LNxgJcO2iJGOJRQW6DcNeg7MkHacx19-LssEodGzTp8BGB2CMrj21bn26TDsv_5e-NUJ-M/s1600/yellowshift3-lrg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 391px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7HCkixYHpbiOdfh0FF6xzNRfVuNwzp_jo_M9qi6Lapiu0voUt6VRvCbbhyphenhyphenFMKP4REKlX7LNxgJcO2iJGOJRQW6DcNeg7MkHacx19-LssEodGzTp8BGB2CMrj21bn26TDsv_5e-NUJ-M/s400/yellowshift3-lrg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591506291774568962" border="0" /></a><br />I have been a bit behind on my giveaways lately so here goes!<br /><br />Just leave a comment to be entered to win the Vintage typewriter key necklace from my shop.<br /><br />It is light yellow with SHIFT KEY on it and is from a vintage Remington.<br /><br />Comes with an 18" ball chain<br /><br />If you facebook,blog,or tweet it let me know for extra entries.Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-60404005960679926272010-12-23T15:43:00.006-06:002010-12-23T16:15:40.954-06:00Happy HolidaysI finally have a chance to take a breather and wish everyone Happy Holidays! This has been a crazy but wonderful year with me becoming part of <a href="http://www.thevintagepearl.com/">The Vintage Pearl </a>family which I absolutely LOVE and creating new items for my own shop. Looking forward to the New Year!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81JEjtqucmu6DShh-kX7XrtVeCZxpusgI9fbLKJoz4TuPORhaerO-sBZsnzZwXU3ANGeRRUlWY065vgiJsVPMPL6SBhjt8sTcKqtTpyBFl9N1Artq-8vd1OrcdIHr1IP_UlAkhWaFXYI/s1600/Be.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81JEjtqucmu6DShh-kX7XrtVeCZxpusgI9fbLKJoz4TuPORhaerO-sBZsnzZwXU3ANGeRRUlWY065vgiJsVPMPL6SBhjt8sTcKqtTpyBFl9N1Artq-8vd1OrcdIHr1IP_UlAkhWaFXYI/s400/Be.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553999387332581234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />One of the fun perks at work was our Christmas party- afterwords we got to make pieces and I had been wanting to make a cuff with this saying.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidoaOYUEfxdV_X2M13IJlg6gNkwHNA6M7_BONjHLoSWrVsc0ubG7dRGYvXaqTg8GeO5E20i004mNZyCpj9libEiWhUXojgQInrrP6zOM6pg9WsltFS-LmFaYx2pWW6odqgW8_5-ETkyyI/s1600/Chicken.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidoaOYUEfxdV_X2M13IJlg6gNkwHNA6M7_BONjHLoSWrVsc0ubG7dRGYvXaqTg8GeO5E20i004mNZyCpj9libEiWhUXojgQInrrP6zOM6pg9WsltFS-LmFaYx2pWW6odqgW8_5-ETkyyI/s400/Chicken.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554001571017185858" border="0" /></a><br />This is my last gift from my secret sister- I screamed like a 5 year old because I love Chickens!!<br />Thanks Andrea- you were an awesome secret sister all the way!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGKq4y5_rxSDz4g1pyPYKnib1TFw0NvuKBKOB4IBcEfpQe7U6e9ySoy_tWNG2mdTA_ZKuUJfhMeSffaSRP22opsjPxBYB-1hnuaqIocUc9neHLUNkborH1MWcbzMKtrPz0WRGHGR6Tjw/s1600/Spoon.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGKq4y5_rxSDz4g1pyPYKnib1TFw0NvuKBKOB4IBcEfpQe7U6e9ySoy_tWNG2mdTA_ZKuUJfhMeSffaSRP22opsjPxBYB-1hnuaqIocUc9neHLUNkborH1MWcbzMKtrPz0WRGHGR6Tjw/s400/Spoon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554003330788464706" border="0" /></a><br />One of my new projects was to move forward with spoon bracelets etc.. I have done them previously but wanted to learn more and get it down to a science- which I have! I made this for my neighbor who loves to garden. This can be a little marker in her herb garden.<br />It says *Keep Calm and Garden On..* stamped into a flattened spoon from 1910.Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-36459288130039872372010-11-22T13:44:00.004-06:002010-11-22T18:07:37.403-06:00Monday Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9hYOncR-2fwGnQCvTihC6KYIp2lZhlSRYbJh4zJJRleZkFzNDcc1oH_24Yr9sw07ROluqkHVhdGfltBVgetAGBsf3_3oPMGEcABV6zS6fyKwSRrjxCRJ78NV7xsZVcCHyUmFn1slYJ7M/s1600/Untitled-TrueColor-22.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9hYOncR-2fwGnQCvTihC6KYIp2lZhlSRYbJh4zJJRleZkFzNDcc1oH_24Yr9sw07ROluqkHVhdGfltBVgetAGBsf3_3oPMGEcABV6zS6fyKwSRrjxCRJ78NV7xsZVcCHyUmFn1slYJ7M/s400/Untitled-TrueColor-22.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542529605355311890" border="0" /></a><br />I can't believe Thanksgiving is in just a few days! I have been trying to get my supplies in order to start making copper pieces and just started my first project last night.<br />I love working with copper. I love the warmth of it and I really enjoy items with tarnish,aging, and patina and copper can fit the bill. I experimented with 3 different designs and love how they came out.<br /><br />This weeks giveaway is for a copper initial necklace- your choice! You can choose the square,round, or mini style in any letter you want. Comes with a matching antiqued copper chain.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpXNh2XKPhA8XHaVo_jqiy1YJl9gvYgXUWaWTyFaeJH_jUVSygNJ6UhcYrt4i3juq57s4y3IrE8-lzon9lfaewBB6vBdZFnbXy7gWp7KTl_sKQJYIwIl0T7-TjWdJFNNGDWGQkOvTcQPk/s1600/Untitled-TrueColor-23.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpXNh2XKPhA8XHaVo_jqiy1YJl9gvYgXUWaWTyFaeJH_jUVSygNJ6UhcYrt4i3juq57s4y3IrE8-lzon9lfaewBB6vBdZFnbXy7gWp7KTl_sKQJYIwIl0T7-TjWdJFNNGDWGQkOvTcQPk/s400/Untitled-TrueColor-23.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542529678388294082" border="0" /></a><br /><br />To be entered please tell me what you are thankful for and/or your best Thanksgiving story.<br />Leave your email so I can contact you and if you blog,twitter,or facebook let me know.<br /><br />I will choose a winner on Friday :)Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-11627251801475531512010-11-21T17:57:00.003-06:002010-11-21T18:01:59.966-06:00Monday Giveaway WinnerSorry for the delay in picking a winner!<br /><br />Sue is the winner<br /><br /><dl style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);" class="avatar-comment-indent" id="comments-block"><dt class="comment-author " id="c4822651195906763113">Sue said... This is so beautiful. I would love to give it to my daughter for a Christmas gift. She would treasure it.</dt></dl><br />Please email me at e1@keysandmemories.com to claim your bracelet!<br /><dl class="avatar-comment-indent" id="comments-block"><dd class="comment-body" id="Blog1_cmt-4822651195906763113"><br /></dd></dl>Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-84369980068648952732010-11-15T15:26:00.004-06:002010-11-15T15:33:36.497-06:00Monday Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5L60VrKv7F7KRDyWCVFgMyQmKNx1pYxkjo419IlqKSS2PRo-uwV8wLIrGYL4chVIIkBTHhpaDqvsKDvXAyzdutoqy6W9hKMP1cK61YJIPpdg0Jig29oRTXkx_iXsPSnBOzwm6_Y1_zQ/s1600/basickblack13-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 394px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5L60VrKv7F7KRDyWCVFgMyQmKNx1pYxkjo419IlqKSS2PRo-uwV8wLIrGYL4chVIIkBTHhpaDqvsKDvXAyzdutoqy6W9hKMP1cK61YJIPpdg0Jig29oRTXkx_iXsPSnBOzwm6_Y1_zQ/s400/basickblack13-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539892721948987650" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Today's giveaway is for a vintage typewriter key bracelet in black. I have some examples shown but yours will be different. I use random keys for this style and mix in words,letters,numbers. and symbols.<br /><br />To be entered just leave a comment. If you blog,fb,or twitter it let me know.<br />I will choose a winner on wed.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8nJek0FKYdacWZ_KNysois1PWR6KR7R7PYUMvCo1hE2h8WeMpEudETDWu8Ih_SNTJwveu7ovL96g2hWPEfx7sm-cjM90XJH_2wwIU9re2ylRQYiWOjus2PMalknJiEiHcLBDw9FevMs/s1600/basicblack4-lrg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8nJek0FKYdacWZ_KNysois1PWR6KR7R7PYUMvCo1hE2h8WeMpEudETDWu8Ih_SNTJwveu7ovL96g2hWPEfx7sm-cjM90XJH_2wwIU9re2ylRQYiWOjus2PMalknJiEiHcLBDw9FevMs/s400/basicblack4-lrg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539892249000186146" border="0" /></a>Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-1857491935076511852010-11-12T20:36:00.003-06:002010-11-12T20:46:32.201-06:00New Design...Finally!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZSyrxmDvJ-rYFeD8a1rqvl-WVQF6FMgkBESyZQIKPBaJVeFAx8wZJp0dWN4Mp6mQjE33Vp4SNvRNiN82wCM8VipMfnPRPNE19WIGuJZjcKQQQbM1f7YMKq5u6Z4jHSmq0bi5dZL1Jss/s1600/Custom8-1-lrg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZSyrxmDvJ-rYFeD8a1rqvl-WVQF6FMgkBESyZQIKPBaJVeFAx8wZJp0dWN4Mp6mQjE33Vp4SNvRNiN82wCM8VipMfnPRPNE19WIGuJZjcKQQQbM1f7YMKq5u6Z4jHSmq0bi5dZL1Jss/s400/Custom8-1-lrg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538860185980309506" border="0" /></a><br />About a year ago I decided I wanted to expand my designs beyond typewriter keys and had 2 ideas; wax seal stamps or hand stamped designs. I ended up going the route of wax seal designs and haven't regretted it. One of my main inspirations was a 18k gold necklace my SIL and MIL have they got from Shop NBC. It had their initial and a beautiful background pattern on it.<br /><br />I spent many late nights doing as much research as possible on every facet of this art form and I am still learning something new almost everyday. When someone told me my ideas wouldn't work I was more determined than ever to *make it work* I must admit I was feeling pretty proud of myself when I finished this piece :) So now that I know what I do the sky is the limit !Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-69232688736781699572010-11-10T22:36:00.002-06:002010-11-10T22:38:54.601-06:00We have a winner....Congrats to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/16573346434781586228">Crystal</a> winner of the vintage typewriter key question mark necklace!<br /><br />Please send your info to me: e1@keysandmemories.com<br /><br /><br />I have something really exciting for next Monday!Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-43229391226604511102010-11-08T15:33:00.003-06:002010-11-08T15:46:10.826-06:00ER Trip and Monday Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnLHWWvDC65khFgPD6md-oYDDDZD85g6QthS4yHPPB9cHGDJ06g4CnscmF-076p9ozwjEiW4zLS2EH6C-NDMiC1GWGGxhj4zS1Hq3l_pfvtgU5k0mrXHNx_cPL_Mw5AgK7GRdw1m58Do/s1600/blackquestionmark6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnLHWWvDC65khFgPD6md-oYDDDZD85g6QthS4yHPPB9cHGDJ06g4CnscmF-076p9ozwjEiW4zLS2EH6C-NDMiC1GWGGxhj4zS1Hq3l_pfvtgU5k0mrXHNx_cPL_Mw5AgK7GRdw1m58Do/s400/blackquestionmark6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537298332388478898" border="0" /></a><br />I am a bit behind on today's giveaway as I had a detour this morning at the ER-Bleh! Looks like the old gallbladder will be moving on to an industrial bio hazard wastebasket shortly. So the big question is what will life be like without a gallbladder? Am I being presumptive- it could just be acid reflux. Who knows- it's all just a big question mark- which brings me to today's giveaway.<br /><br />I made this necklace with a vintage Smith Corona black question mark key. The material is celluloid which can get wet and not be damaged. Silver plated lace edge setting and an 18" nickel plated ball chain. If you want a different length chain I can do that :)<br /><br />I will choose a winner on Wed. If you mention it on your Blog,Facebook,or Twitter be sure to let me know as I really appreciate the extra plug.Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-59499398977336433012010-11-05T22:26:00.007-05:002010-11-05T22:54:01.893-05:00Can You DIg It?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBihs0XyoSc03eQuztLxN_B9nOv6hQRoUqa8S0e2K-HO6qyAKnbt4CqfTIHMWYqyS-Sp2XzASr85mJS-Ao7_AwRwgXHbi6Eue04icpnrorG4N1OVNtDTX1PSoRi333s5lIt2n2yHNdZTM/s1600/DigIt1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBihs0XyoSc03eQuztLxN_B9nOv6hQRoUqa8S0e2K-HO6qyAKnbt4CqfTIHMWYqyS-Sp2XzASr85mJS-Ao7_AwRwgXHbi6Eue04icpnrorG4N1OVNtDTX1PSoRi333s5lIt2n2yHNdZTM/s400/DigIt1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536275742598130354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Today we visited <a href="http://gilcrease.utulsa.edu/">Gilcrease Museum</a> to see some of my daughters artwork. Of course we had to hit the gift shop and I found this fun little item. It is a rock and mineral excavation kit called *Dig It Out* It is about the size of a bar of soap and comes with 3 tools. Inside are 2 gems or minerals- I was pleasantly surprised to discover 2 as I thought there would only be 1.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeydQ00XXTyz5qNsUbynm6czvpL275Noi-Q3O05mv8kc4KCJz7DR-uoD9OnWFbj9N3JW8C8M7LVXXwV1YtEHYWoG8zjB6nUuwFFm2lYfi049_DrUIvYYcv6sGF1KPoIbk5DZOIOFvHlcY/s1600/DigIt2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeydQ00XXTyz5qNsUbynm6czvpL275Noi-Q3O05mv8kc4KCJz7DR-uoD9OnWFbj9N3JW8C8M7LVXXwV1YtEHYWoG8zjB6nUuwFFm2lYfi049_DrUIvYYcv6sGF1KPoIbk5DZOIOFvHlcY/s400/DigIt2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536276232194856498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />After about 5 minutes of *digging* we could begin to see something! This is quite exciting for a 7 year old and I must admit that I enjoyed it as well. I wanted to be a paleontologist when I was a kid and this would have been an awesome item to have but the 70's didn't roll that way.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhN6Pkso5aV2ForyAjo-7jdiCD1kZkoa8H0aefE5cvS3BFyUS-Oo1bbiatnaNuFailv2orfjCQJv7WFJoUA9aM4M0AS_fT1VYk-PuzUQ6B7xK3xS0NdeKsD5jYcPt2jlNhmc8jBCjn1s/s1600/DigIt3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhN6Pkso5aV2ForyAjo-7jdiCD1kZkoa8H0aefE5cvS3BFyUS-Oo1bbiatnaNuFailv2orfjCQJv7WFJoUA9aM4M0AS_fT1VYk-PuzUQ6B7xK3xS0NdeKsD5jYcPt2jlNhmc8jBCjn1s/s400/DigIt3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536277629562108370" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After 10 minutes or so we realized there were 2 items inside- what a deal for $3.95!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP3HE1QN-S9RqXkcDHMSAYpfML-H0K91mHJAEfLWjLwT3BpJ6uOC-ghfFHT5d3qkCZO0SHkc1ujZV3_MVH11R3xRzJdGYjkwJO5SiXJsozG1U6KeOAPqCJ6pYV61dpC3gjMSYmZ-Cue0Q/s1600/DigIt4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP3HE1QN-S9RqXkcDHMSAYpfML-H0K91mHJAEfLWjLwT3BpJ6uOC-ghfFHT5d3qkCZO0SHkc1ujZV3_MVH11R3xRzJdGYjkwJO5SiXJsozG1U6KeOAPqCJ6pYV61dpC3gjMSYmZ-Cue0Q/s400/DigIt4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536278297003044338" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Still trying to identify what we got- the package has some pictures on it and there is a guide book inside that has the tiniest writing in it I have ever seen so I am still working on it. All in all it was a fun item, we had some good quality time together and learned at the same time.Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-83787267347522829962010-10-28T06:13:00.004-05:002010-10-28T06:23:56.793-05:00Itty Bitty Fine Silver Initial Necklace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUdSPYjy4YpvZKikfOqHCnaAAsIzOTjPDIFm71ACAEQoCVQrzBD5LnrShEkbQf38PQKH5_o2tVe0KHXnSIQXObNgdUv0DIlNcELG9Hj_z2l3LuKhpcCkf16PltpsuoZqSIR4IbJt1o78/s1600/Custom6-1-lrg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 372px; height: 372px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUdSPYjy4YpvZKikfOqHCnaAAsIzOTjPDIFm71ACAEQoCVQrzBD5LnrShEkbQf38PQKH5_o2tVe0KHXnSIQXObNgdUv0DIlNcELG9Hj_z2l3LuKhpcCkf16PltpsuoZqSIR4IbJt1o78/s400/Custom6-1-lrg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533055632091939426" border="0" /></a><br />Someone several months ago asked me about doing small charms with initials and I finally came up with something I liked the past few days. I made these using PMC or Precious Metal Clay. They are 99.9% silver (classified as fine silver)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nEE5xsmUZCjIK6EWDCxL8GWmM_F2XmdxjhK4t7IOWB2H9kbku4OwYw8caaeVEfZZkFVU0hh_jC9OjkV_gOtdUWA5zQZ3kind28bqlY6q08a2CbOa6of_XbyvlnU0JS9SWFccO2fjuEA/s1600/Custom6-2-lrg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nEE5xsmUZCjIK6EWDCxL8GWmM_F2XmdxjhK4t7IOWB2H9kbku4OwYw8caaeVEfZZkFVU0hh_jC9OjkV_gOtdUWA5zQZ3kind28bqlY6q08a2CbOa6of_XbyvlnU0JS9SWFccO2fjuEA/s400/Custom6-2-lrg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533055837763889426" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love initials and I love PMC. It is a great medium to work with. I have so many ideas floating around in my head and supplies for new projects on the way. I will be stalking the mailman next week! Look for more new pieces soon.Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-91990880784161906992010-10-25T15:33:00.005-05:002010-10-25T15:47:30.633-05:00Work Perk and A Winner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5qTe7npUp8RT5FRf5Cb30CdmyexiCmndzFcASg_PS9aHzmzqCUE3weLK3E4zd51_YABqzbankw302IthvIk9mWn9P4hMJ0Yy46npyWCPkP3CtzcHIVYxqha9IdLpkcPq2KykW2cVORU/s1600/Untitled-TrueColor-39.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5qTe7npUp8RT5FRf5Cb30CdmyexiCmndzFcASg_PS9aHzmzqCUE3weLK3E4zd51_YABqzbankw302IthvIk9mWn9P4hMJ0Yy46npyWCPkP3CtzcHIVYxqha9IdLpkcPq2KykW2cVORU/s400/Untitled-TrueColor-39.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532086909275307970" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Did I mention I Love my job? Well, I do! I work in Tulsa at <a href="http://www.thevintagepearl.com/">The Vintage Pearl</a><br />I am so grateful to my wonderful boss who offered me a position and to the many friends I have made already.<br /><br />Today I picked out a necklace to remind me of my kids (they aren't hard to remember but now they are with me all the time in spirit)<br /><br />I chose the <a href="http://www.thevintagepearl.com/products/eclecticnecklace_p29">Eclectic Necklace</a> and added some copper shapes into the mix. I LOVE IT!! I really love jewelry- really I do- but I rarely wear it however, I will be wearing this every day as it is just too cool!. The girls at work are so talented and I can't say enough good about them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCRVRSeyLCeLwDBx1S79kcuvBR0ylPcTWOCBeKhpJ6Sm9_Qt87RKZzArDK7m-bK7yMHbnQ9KKiTEWaip-B24Bc7Qgs5K0ejQ7pqPmS9OLVrHN7vSCMifBqDpbq3EGvh7U5UG4-YbXcmM/s1600/Untitled-TrueColor-40.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCRVRSeyLCeLwDBx1S79kcuvBR0ylPcTWOCBeKhpJ6Sm9_Qt87RKZzArDK7m-bK7yMHbnQ9KKiTEWaip-B24Bc7Qgs5K0ejQ7pqPmS9OLVrHN7vSCMifBqDpbq3EGvh7U5UG4-YbXcmM/s400/Untitled-TrueColor-40.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532087058118084082" border="0" /></a><br /><br />On to our winner of Hello Crafty's Halloween Soap:<br /><br />Katie McKid<br /><br />Please send me your shipping info to: e1@keysandmemories.comKeys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-22240914014633780302010-10-20T06:41:00.007-05:002010-10-20T07:06:46.028-05:00Halloween Soap Giveaway from Hello Crafty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaj-zF7qPbpSF_Zz7uOid_7hhO-FCHkoepXB2FLuQdEQs6nx50Y8bOnXY6ZukXyC9W3X00PdswzJ565aYUYH8r6mJW6UwzhkPhwg6tZaHjwvlZOlwJ1I2qJ4TzRfU7ElDm033nML8G0v4/s1600/SkullSoap.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 387px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaj-zF7qPbpSF_Zz7uOid_7hhO-FCHkoepXB2FLuQdEQs6nx50Y8bOnXY6ZukXyC9W3X00PdswzJ565aYUYH8r6mJW6UwzhkPhwg6tZaHjwvlZOlwJ1I2qJ4TzRfU7ElDm033nML8G0v4/s400/SkullSoap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530096933942844722" border="0" /></a><br />I was trying to come up with a fun Halloween giveaway when I remembered my friend<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HelloCrafty?ref=top_trail">Hello Crafty</a> had this awesome skull soap.<br />Life is full of people who come and go in your life, Some make an impression and others do not. I am happy to say that Hello Crafty has made an impression on me. I can't remember which soap I bought first from her but I loved it. I think it might have been Nag Champa? or was it Green Grass or Beach Days? I love the excitement of opening one of of packages and inhaling the goodness.<br /><br />HC isn't just someone who throws some craft store ingredients into a mold. She is a true soap maker and it shows and she always seems to come up with amazing smells and designs. My daughter (who is 7) is a fan already. She wants to know if the soap can be taped to her face so she can smell it all day.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFf2Kz1XJB63Zr9aOesVQfX8CSkV-qLkFgHU_3wtRQGOT1hK0OO5U_jM5HTo8LZJtHXd3tBsFGQaEkv6szMeoseZo2J5SzIch3jZXnDV8I048voMGNHyYQuld4RWXPsLh5OArlJUIwgo/s1600/ButtonSoap.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 402px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFf2Kz1XJB63Zr9aOesVQfX8CSkV-qLkFgHU_3wtRQGOT1hK0OO5U_jM5HTo8LZJtHXd3tBsFGQaEkv6szMeoseZo2J5SzIch3jZXnDV8I048voMGNHyYQuld4RWXPsLh5OArlJUIwgo/s400/ButtonSoap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530097293068449154" border="0" /></a><br /><br />HC went on a hiatus a while back and I was sad and missed her. When we spoke she imparted words of wisdom about what was really important in life and her experience got me to do some thinking and make some changes myself. Though we haven't met I consider her a friend which is a rare thing these days.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOLPRluFPc6Pl4GRvY2__iGdsoNu-I_4xs69U1ThkSKi6Kq1pXB5xyGFAhdT0aR__EQFoNMG1g6NyO27NUQIlgdSJGQFWnyBOkTBmVG2CXB4wgqTTU4i0DdSKNHMPrB2fVA7hfjV4ZcaI/s1600/PumpkinSoap.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOLPRluFPc6Pl4GRvY2__iGdsoNu-I_4xs69U1ThkSKi6Kq1pXB5xyGFAhdT0aR__EQFoNMG1g6NyO27NUQIlgdSJGQFWnyBOkTBmVG2CXB4wgqTTU4i0DdSKNHMPrB2fVA7hfjV4ZcaI/s400/PumpkinSoap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530097910676942946" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Now on to the fun stuff!!<br /><br />If you would like to win this awesome Skull Soap just leave a comment.<br /><br />For extra entries visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HelloCrafty?ref=top_trail">Hello Crafty's shop</a> and let me know your favorite item<br /><br />Become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Keys-and-Memories/96301836094#%21/pages/Durham-NC/Hello-Crafty-Handmade-Soaps/102811541255">FaceBook</a><br /><br />Tweet about it and mention you did.<br /><br />Winner will be chosen Sunday the 24th.Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-73561606500661337592010-10-03T16:57:00.003-05:002010-10-03T17:15:42.452-05:00Risky Business<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrS7EWwbnddNVwAHtByX0plZ9JpI8chLhOG2hgFM3fG20p_ByEPnPta6NorxSOHmMm431zN5Nyxl9W1Kb9rzwL2GJG8kI8W96IDsVFxlgLvWBps1Ua1tcLqijp2lSxHMgIF37SnNhFuQ/s1600/Pink1-1-lrg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrS7EWwbnddNVwAHtByX0plZ9JpI8chLhOG2hgFM3fG20p_ByEPnPta6NorxSOHmMm431zN5Nyxl9W1Kb9rzwL2GJG8kI8W96IDsVFxlgLvWBps1Ua1tcLqijp2lSxHMgIF37SnNhFuQ/s400/Pink1-1-lrg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523946674394678882" border="0" /></a><br />I am obsessed with Wax Seal Jewelry to say the least. I like working with alloys and fine silver- each has it's advantages.<br /><br />I really like painting them and giving them a weathered look in all kinds of different colors. Haven't had much luck selling them though. I keep telling myself they will catch on and I need to advertise but I can hardly find the time to research rates. For right now they are more something I enjoy making than getting rich on.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNGS_4QcfzcP1NXHb3QxGGOYw9KVG0pkEbdgDjILFmPx1any0KjuYknug0B6AeAevC1ORYnInCt82ZkpmZ9-hEX4n8qSAr9efbCRKxw6fnw3mz1gxA-2QGH0YC3dAXDAI6Bgli5IfOhk/s1600/Seals1-lrg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNGS_4QcfzcP1NXHb3QxGGOYw9KVG0pkEbdgDjILFmPx1any0KjuYknug0B6AeAevC1ORYnInCt82ZkpmZ9-hEX4n8qSAr9efbCRKxw6fnw3mz1gxA-2QGH0YC3dAXDAI6Bgli5IfOhk/s400/Seals1-lrg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523946808768939234" border="0" /></a>Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-5121117092582810382010-09-23T19:33:00.003-05:002010-09-23T19:38:09.317-05:00Outside my window<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwMTlqQH-KrNPT-k_kTa8UsIns4Q4i8u6SzrsAV1q8FlPx19MtMDTRU-JBZqSktrVAeER7synK3explQjIpvqPk1kVYH2rzu-yv72M-kIavwY6wOKxpLa_qwXccyoBmVHGoOoEb6esAL8/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwMTlqQH-KrNPT-k_kTa8UsIns4Q4i8u6SzrsAV1q8FlPx19MtMDTRU-JBZqSktrVAeER7synK3explQjIpvqPk1kVYH2rzu-yv72M-kIavwY6wOKxpLa_qwXccyoBmVHGoOoEb6esAL8/s400/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520272590554933522" border="0" /></a><br />Just another typical evening when I noticed this gal. Spiders have been hanging out in all sorts of creepy places lately. They just love to weave their web at eyeball height- major creep factor when you walk into it.<br />I haven't seen this particular variety of Orb Weaver for a few years so I just had to snap a picture. Orb Weavers tear down and rebuild their web each night. Imagine all that work every evening!Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-79372818759855864212010-09-20T15:21:00.002-05:002010-09-20T15:23:22.188-05:00Happy Birthday Jules<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9RbmjmnE1JxSWIVKNC-s40ETNZZ2W4uzbmBtfdVZxb3v2fN15lKQ4gqjwVGsx9UORbhg6Qu4fWBYp7jwmw-xLHYlQ_Aaw9e7YJ6oPi8Qup9qR2zvx6Mi4wvP20LlDk5e_lPnAzbKWDs0/s1600/Jules.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9RbmjmnE1JxSWIVKNC-s40ETNZZ2W4uzbmBtfdVZxb3v2fN15lKQ4gqjwVGsx9UORbhg6Qu4fWBYp7jwmw-xLHYlQ_Aaw9e7YJ6oPi8Qup9qR2zvx6Mi4wvP20LlDk5e_lPnAzbKWDs0/s400/Jules.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519093931990283474" border="0" /></a><br />Ok, so her birthday was yesterday but I just was able to view her pics today. She is my favorite granddaughter (even if she is my only one).Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-13465926374168562352010-09-19T13:13:00.012-05:002010-09-19T13:26:04.146-05:00Rock N Rib Festival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvKBFS3mrM52cA-X1M5I6AY0DxivfyeqwU-9HLGc2ZUyTvTGp-Um2Tbd4RaDxJdWEioqKjbapPbAtfQr447MRPP7rR3q6mp7XSuN4vXnQlq7vqc6Z7XeaHGObQibKXOpn0wocLhfdD-DM/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvKBFS3mrM52cA-X1M5I6AY0DxivfyeqwU-9HLGc2ZUyTvTGp-Um2Tbd4RaDxJdWEioqKjbapPbAtfQr447MRPP7rR3q6mp7XSuN4vXnQlq7vqc6Z7XeaHGObQibKXOpn0wocLhfdD-DM/s320/005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518689608900584146" border="0" /></a><br /> Hit the Rock n Rib Festival today at the BOK Center.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0ePmOq1j8nVwTTDZGZROQJdHvmO5tfdENPX3rnBzY-Tu7aRCo6IXBktMU1Cd5xaH3FLHn7d0AFQu8D9yj0IAKegNm1fRKX_1E-jKtG6Vu8Fh8dAMJU1AHvIV5cEwzJIQDumFYn22umI/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0ePmOq1j8nVwTTDZGZROQJdHvmO5tfdENPX3rnBzY-Tu7aRCo6IXBktMU1Cd5xaH3FLHn7d0AFQu8D9yj0IAKegNm1fRKX_1E-jKtG6Vu8Fh8dAMJU1AHvIV5cEwzJIQDumFYn22umI/s320/008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518690471668351426" border="0" /></a> <br /><br /> Enjoyed some ice cold lemonade,a little margarita, and a snow cone.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix3bVhuhAAQutiwiRKMEk37HCEqMSIc7SxooA8lhtdP77enwLo84-Vpf-VC8hVbDNMOPsBRZHiCqdgEGFFtkFtsjcL9VUWF_ZQd4JxwkRCP47RiNMDF8PC8-iZbI-KFlLY2kMzVT_E-AA/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix3bVhuhAAQutiwiRKMEk37HCEqMSIc7SxooA8lhtdP77enwLo84-Vpf-VC8hVbDNMOPsBRZHiCqdgEGFFtkFtsjcL9VUWF_ZQd4JxwkRCP47RiNMDF8PC8-iZbI-KFlLY2kMzVT_E-AA/s320/015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518691058302465554" border="0" /></a><br /> I lost all interest in ribs when I discovered a petting zoo.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZpTt41QwbcHH6UCLcybhw9QSY2JbSSN1uQqc0e1X9zs2gaWyvYVKrpqnKxzBaugo3ACPTNOt44QDUyn07LjLY5et99tsc-rI5Rx-HxkVN8wCAria1_7CPxLS4jR4VOBM6Q5-kde81aQ/s1600/013.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZpTt41QwbcHH6UCLcybhw9QSY2JbSSN1uQqc0e1X9zs2gaWyvYVKrpqnKxzBaugo3ACPTNOt44QDUyn07LjLY5et99tsc-rI5Rx-HxkVN8wCAria1_7CPxLS4jR4VOBM6Q5-kde81aQ/s320/013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518691484062060130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /> Hannah the pig with painted nails- so cute<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEgXAiy5KRz6splRJ-hhMDzTrUbdw7cRj1lDqfJIV5fZiCwN_3gvRHy5TBBytaETedIiOI6v0V8CgIUUwCbVbFl0YTiHelGRlk2MNtNcPwRctRxBks225ou0I9ePV70O3Arlrj1hRfaaA/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEgXAiy5KRz6splRJ-hhMDzTrUbdw7cRj1lDqfJIV5fZiCwN_3gvRHy5TBBytaETedIiOI6v0V8CgIUUwCbVbFl0YTiHelGRlk2MNtNcPwRctRxBks225ou0I9ePV70O3Arlrj1hRfaaA/s320/018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518691924023265922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /> Suzie the calf- only 2 months old and she gave me so many kissesKeys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-20615860482006034762010-09-18T19:13:00.003-05:002010-09-18T19:52:16.774-05:00New Goodies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_OkOap1qdygSskPKxp_wzf4YlBTplmtV-Wp8ytQzcWLmXLl-9ozsoe-PJF9GUS3KziSnuXATkzP8NiwSnhNFG0FtxsqzPLaAKX-Vyrqir6sK2ZqZ8PzFWAKdEmsEMwdupH0vSW2twYM/s1600/Custom4-4-lrg.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_OkOap1qdygSskPKxp_wzf4YlBTplmtV-Wp8ytQzcWLmXLl-9ozsoe-PJF9GUS3KziSnuXATkzP8NiwSnhNFG0FtxsqzPLaAKX-Vyrqir6sK2ZqZ8PzFWAKdEmsEMwdupH0vSW2twYM/s400/Custom4-4-lrg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518411676084813106" /></a><br />Just received a new set of wax seals in a font I love. How can it be a bad day when I have a torch in one hand and an ice tea in the other?Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34677540517279736.post-19606009693288279182010-04-23T07:01:00.002-05:002010-04-23T08:14:16.547-05:00Spring is here!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPnfF7z8b5WVsU5S3hcfPeklF8_0iBeXC6XH0JY4yZquAHQscxXe8i2tRK0natz2Rr1PVFuGagn3M2GKLNPQlqtl_4GQ-TWGC2OPipKnw0ynt3k3eXmctPYXmr7Pei9tESZg3gn29Cb4c/s1600/008.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPnfF7z8b5WVsU5S3hcfPeklF8_0iBeXC6XH0JY4yZquAHQscxXe8i2tRK0natz2Rr1PVFuGagn3M2GKLNPQlqtl_4GQ-TWGC2OPipKnw0ynt3k3eXmctPYXmr7Pei9tESZg3gn29Cb4c/s400/008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463320594736649202" /></a><br />We are building a lofted barn as our old shed was a wee bit small. It has been a fun project and we are almost done!Keys and Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527802877707423214noreply@blogger.com0