Soul Sister's Activate!

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I met up with the Soul Sistas last week to fill up my reserve tank with estrogen! The Treat Girl had business to tend to - another cooking lesson with Marzipan.



Joy and I sat back and enjoyed the fruits of their labor. The Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins were to die for!



They baked and we talked and laughed and planned all the other things we want Marzipan to teach us to bake. On today's menu? Devil's Food Cake with Cookies and Cream Icing



Then we went to lunch and had some sort of food...I really can only remember the highlights of the meal - Truffle French Fries and Mile High Carrot Cake! Who needed that soup or salad or sandwich we also ate?

And check this out!



A newspaper ball gown in the window of a downtown shop! When is the last time newspaper caused you to stop in the middle of the street, squeal, and begin frantically digging for your camera?!? Now, where can I find an old mannequin to replicate this at home...

This is your last day to link up with Tutorial Tuesday! Hurry over to join the party!

Tutorial Tuesday with Joy Beadworks!

I'm excited about our party this week - I'll be using Mclinky's brand new thumbnail linky. You can include a photo of your project right in the body of the link!

If you are new here, this party is for your weekly tutorials. What counts as a tutorial? Anything to "teach me stuff" counts - a recipe, a kid's craft, a DIY project, how you got your baby to sleep through the night ... I'm not picky.

Just link up below so we can all pop over to learn something new. (My weekly tutorial is a Funky CD Case)

But first, let me introduce you to Joy Beadworks, a husband and wife team who have created a line of custom, interchangeable bead jewelry.



Joy Beadworks is best known for their custom, one of a kind, handmade, glass beads in a sterling silver ring. Get this...the beads are interchangeable and can be switched out to match every outfit! This is cool, people!



Look at these great cocktail rings made from sustainable exotic hardwoods with a fused glass surface. I love the look of chunky ring...sigh...



And this item is one of my favorites: An opportunity to create your very own bead! Squeal! You (or your kids) can draw your own bead to be recreated in Joy Beadworks' studio! This is the dreamiest Mother's Day gift idea evers!



And check it out - once your own unique bead has been created just for you, she will string your design onto a 16" sterling silver chain and add two sterling silver beads! This is really beautiful...just imagine your child's pride when they see you actually wearing their gift this time! (dude, I just can't wear another macaroni necklace!)



Joy Beadworks is offering a $50 gift certificate to one lucky winner this week, and there are TWO ways to enter the contest!

Either link up with our party (rules are below)

OR

Comment below and tell me why you need cool, interchangeable jewelry. Easy peasy, right?

Please... (this is the part at the end of the commercial when the announcer talks real fast)

* Link up using the link to your actual post (not your general blog address) using your name and a the subject of your tutorial to generate interest.

* Add my button or a clickable link back to this post so everyone can join in.

* Visit and comment with all our friends. Show them some love! Meet some new friends! Learn something new!

Ready? Teach Me Stuff!



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