I love this animated movie!

I never posted about how much I *LOVE/Adore/really appreciate* The Triplets of Belleville. (Not for little kids)

Someone bought it for me last night and I have it on in the background right now.

There is nothing else like it and if you can make it through to the end without getting bored, let me know what you think of it!
:o)

I give this movie 2 thumbs up with a twinkling eye grin!

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~*My books!*~

Just curious if anyone here would be interested in any of the books I am creating?
One is on how to make fun and innovative art to wear charms and charm jewelry.
One is about my mixed media art to wear and display/decor.
And the other is a compilation of my graphics, philosophy, and zine pages!
:o)

Just curious if I have any potential readers?

~*Anyone out there?*~

My carpenter is the one wearing the racing stripes.

(11 years ago)

Although my furniture is STILL in progress, it's being used!

Me 50 lbs ago!

This picture makes me laugh!

Space

A little piece of me-

The little one is on a dime to show you size comparison.

I really *had* to work with the clay without the gloves - I LOVE my results.

I cannot share with you everything I made because some of it will be submitted for publication...

But here are a couple of cute clowns--- What do you think?

~*It's my friend Red playing the keys at the concert*~

~*Virtual Vacation...*~

This week was supposed to be full of traveling and camping in the woods. But the rain and humidity has kept us home, in the city.
We've been making the most of it, taking in new sights and visiting new places in and around Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.

We've made a few new cool friends and just happened to cross paths with really old and good friends!

It's been a really restful time.
Something we've needed really bad.

I'm happy to say that I feel peace.

:o)

Wishing you a happy and healthy weekend!

1 link I found in my queue that I forgot about but need to read more often...

Known and probable carcinogens - things that might, can or will cause flare ups of cancer-
Save your children...Save your pets.... Save your family... Save yourself.
Read the lists! Here<----------

S.T.E.M. their song Bounce is moving quickly up the charts!

IMN Independent Music Network debuted Bounce just over two and a half weeks ago at #30!
Last week it moved up to #17 and this week is all the way up to #7!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*TOTALLY COOL!*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

S.T.E.M is a pretty good progressive rock band and I wanted to share with you their lead guitarist Greg Bolomey who actually teaches riff variations from their newest album. He also teaches other guitar tricks and treats so be sure to check him out! (That is him below.)
I encourage you to TRY to listen to their music, if you like heavy rock-



Really cool guys, good hearts and hardcore beats!

It's hot!
:o)

May I offer you some treats? OK guys and gals, the pastries below are CLAY! Not real! PLEASE see the very last picture for the SURPRISE! :o)

So - none of this is painted it is all plastic/polymer clay!

My first time touching the clay in a LONG time! Has it been a year yet?!

IT WAS CALLING MY NAME!!!

"~*Aaaaammmbbberrrrrr*~

So I answered the call and had some FUN!
I USED GLOVES!!!

What do you think?

:o)

I am happy!

(((And please forgive the roughness! My goal was not perfection it was for the expression!)))

~*The Winner is Roxi!*~

Hey Roxi!
You were randomly chosen out of a pool of 90 people as this weeks winner!

Congrats to you!
Please refer to the previous post to see what you've won!

~*::::Throws virtual confetti and cheers, "Hooray"!!!::::*~

::::Party horns and rattle noise makers for effect::::
~*Please comment me with your mailing address ASAP*~

I'll be doing another drawing from my followers list in August!
~*Stay tuned*~

~*Picking a name from my followers list to win a prize!*~

It's been a fun week for me!
To celebrate, I have decided to pick a name/picture from my followers list to win a prize!
I would hate to exclude those of you who follow my blog regularly that have not yet clicked on "follow" on the right hand side of my blog...

I will draw a winner this coming Monday night!

What does the winner get?

The winner will be able to choose from a selection of 4 categories.
#1- Beads
#2- Antique and vintage tooled metal findings/charms
#3- Charm making supplies and some raw metal chain or plated chain.
or #4 scrapbook embellishments!

So, if you have been following my blog, and would like to enter, please click "Follow"

~*Have a SAFE and HAPPY holiday!*~

~* S.T.E.M. *~ Really cool sound! Worth far more than the $ I spent!!!

Space Time Energy Mass...

That is what S.T.E.M. stands for.

A progressive rock band from New York.
(((Each of their songs have seriously cool and catchy changes!)))

Vocals: The epic maximus composer & chalice drummer -Ryan Safarian
Guitar: The mighty plectrum striker -Greg Bolomey
Bass: The anchoring tone keeper -Jeff Romano
Drums: The beat & rhythm master Tony Consalvo

I bought their new digital album, The .7 Compromise, (it's less than $9.00!!!)
just a few weeks ago and enjoy the unusual time signatures and ROCKING melodic music they play. The lyrics are very poetic and nothing short of deep.

The album sounds even more INCREDIBLE with headphones on!!!

It sounds SO good on the iPod!!!! (The computer speakers are not good at translating the delicate vocal tones and "face melting" guitar riffs.)

They are not a heavy metal band per se, but do play very hard core melodic sounds fused with Mediterranean ethnic soul, kicking beats... A GREAT guitarist, bassist and drummer!!!

I am :::REALLY::: enjoying most of the songs and feel that the album was a Very Good purchase.

The whole band has serious talent and a great sense of humor, worth checking out!
LINK TO S.T.E.M. on AMAZON.COM
Here is a comment which I found posted on Amazon.com-
(Posted by Romik)

"progressive... YES
HARD....YES
ROCK..... YES
simple carpenters... ONLY ON SUNDAYS

if you're into Rush, Tool, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Peter Gabriel

Get THIS Album! look up ineffable and apotheosis then Get THIS Album to achieve IT.
If you don't believe me just listen to the lyrics. The music itself holds a sick dichotomy of darker themes with beautiful tones of what I like to call harmonic devastation! Their unique perspective brings a fresh originality that's been missing for quite some time. Unrivaled talents... I know that's BIG but if your sick and tired of whats out there, then you seriously need to belly flop into this mess: space time energy mass


by the way tracks 2, 5, and 6 played in that order opens the gate to the 7th dimension."
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(If you see this, Romik, I hope that you do not mind me quoting you...)

Many of you live in areas where their song "Bounce" has made it to your radio already!

If you have heard it, like the CD or have voted for them on IMN , I would love to hear your feedback!

Leave me a comment by clicking on the comments link just below this post, right next to the date.

~*Please VOTE for S.T.E.M. It would make ~*ME*~ very happy!!!*~
(((Vote by clicking on S.T.E.M.)))
"Ryjin - Dirty Little Minds (RRM) Between the "R" and the "S" on the list
S.T.E.M. - Bounce (RedPig) <------------ Sabrina Taylor - Ferris Wheel (STR)"
HERE <----------- VOTE Join their mailing list! Even if you don't buy the songs- They are always entertaining! Click HERE


The .7 Compromise

~*Miracles*~

I am thankful and appreciate those of you who took the time to share

your personal stories with us.

Miracles... A treasure of hope.

~*The winner is- ~*Jenna Louise*~
http://quiltcrazygaljennalouise.blogspot.com/

Here is her comment!-----------------------
"Such inspirational stories, I love reading them.

It gives us hope, faith and an understanding that everything happens for a reason.

Last summer something unbelievable happened to our family.

My husband's family has a dairy and grain farm in Ohio. They are a very close family and everyone does their part to keep things going.

My Father-In-Law is 78 years old and still likes to help out in anyway he can.

You will never see him in a rocking chair:) The weather was starting to turn and a small field of hay needed mowing. FIL thought he could be of great help by getting it mowed while the boys were at work.

It was hot, very hot and being diabetic with a heart condition can make things very difficult in the humidity.

To this day, he does not recall how it all happened, but he remembers something was wrong with the haybine, so he climbed down off the tractor and fixed the problem.

The next thing he knew, the tractor jumped into gear and ran over him, head to toe.

A neighbor found him and help arrived at the scene.

He was flown to the hospital and we all gathered by his side.

When my husband and I walked in the room, he knew who we were and wanted to talk about the tractor and haybine.

I felt in my heart he was going to make it, God had a plan and it was for him to stay with us.

The nurse in the trauma unit told us that very few patients are lucky enough to walk away, but she could tell he was a fighter.

As the weeks passed by, I witnessed the most astonishing miracle I have ever seen. This 78 year old man's body healed so quickly.

His spirit was positive and two weeks to the day of the accident he came home.

He suffered some broken ribs, a broken foot, a few minor internal injuries and damage to his eardrum.

No long-term injuries, no damage to his brain.

You could see exactly where the tire had traveled on his body and to think today he looks and feels good. God Blessed our family and we are all so thankful for this memorable miracle."
- Jenna Louise
Mon Jun 29, 12:56:00 PM EST

I will pick a name from the comments section on TUESDAY for the post below...

Please feel free to leave a comment mentioning a memorable miracle in your lifetime.
You have until Tuesday evening to share!
:o)

Thank you for helping to celebrate the Mad Hater's 2nd annual Tea Party hosted by Vanessa Valencia of A Fanciful Twist!
:o)

~*You are welcome to my unbirthday party, here today!*~

It's time! Time to celebrate my unbirthday!
Along with so many others who are as adventurous and
whimsical at heart!

The prize, one of the fabric charms pictured below, made by me.

I hope these make you laugh,

little cake charms made for an Alice in Wonderland charm swap.

I didn't want to keep you here too long!

There are so many other parties to crash!

~*Happy unbirthday to all who's birthday is NOT today!*~

~*HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL WHO'S BIRTHDAY IT ACTUALLY IS!*~

~*2nd Annual Mad Tea Party!*~ Stop by my blog on the 27th for a BIG party! Well, not just mine!!! You'll see! Click the picture and read more!

~*Pleasant Day!*~

I had a most excellent day today (23rd).
I heard from an old HS friend who travelled the world and took my art with him... So now I can add Iceland and Morocco (Africa!) to my list of countries and continents that my art work has "lived" or passed through.

My sister and I had a lovely time in Manhattan with Ann Marie of Heart's Desire Jewelry and her friend Lea of LAdesigns.
We shared an adventure, looking through bins of old vintage jewelry goodies!
I found some fun things to make some charms with.

~*Thank you to everyone who made my day super sweet and bright!*~

(((Connie/Chetta- I found something so cool for you today!!!)))

~*Beautiful Weekend!*~

It was a lovely weekend!

The highlights-

-Getting "Theater of Dreams" by, Wendy Addison on Friday afternoon.
~*I LOVE MY COPY!*~
(~*Thank you again Wendy!!!!*~)

-Spending time by the river on Fri. Sat. -and- Sun.

-Finding out that one of my favorite songs by, S.T.E.M. will be on the radio starting today nation wide! "Bounce" by S.T.E.M. (It reminds me of so many things including the movie Labyrinth...)

~*SHOPPING*~

The farmer' market :o)

And driving on the expressway with the top down...
:o)

A bit of thought-

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back. - Regina Brett

~*Digital*~

So today we lose analog T.V. broadcasting and make that much advertised switch to digital.

At the moment I am looking forward to the summer, but not 110 degree weather.
How do people maintain their sanity in such heat?

Thank you to those who have signed up for the Think Pink charm swap part 2!
Still lots of room left so please consider joining!

Think Pink Charms exchange and fundraiser round #2

~*AFTER READING THE REQUIREMENTS then decide if you can join in or not*~

Please leave a comment if you would like to join an upscale creative art charm swap/exchange- *requiring* quality and neat Pink charms. Each must be no larger than 1 1/4 inches*.

Please note that the work you send must be well designed and finished safely and neatly. No messy work allowed.

You will be asked to send an extra 2 charms in to be used for fundraising.
The swap will be open to no more than 30 people and each person will be sending in 12 pieces and getting 10 back in return.

Shipping costs will vary based on continent and country, however, it is asked that you send in either US dollars in cash or pay through Paypal.


*Absolutely NO checks or money orders.*

Due date is July 23rd.

Again, please only sign up if you are able to dedicate yourself to creating quality and well made work.

Each charm should be sturdy enough to wear, not have any pet/human hair, messy glue, paint or food crumbs sent in with them.

Anything added to the charms should not be falling off, or tangled up.

Also- strong smells such as E6000, cigarettes, nail polish and spray paint are not welcome.
If I get a parcel that contains charms that are sharp/dangerous, poorly made, really sloppy or that smell really foul it will be returned to the sender with no explanation on the senders dime.

These rules are fair and considerate of those who will put their heart and energy into this project in hopes of getting something in return to enjoy and possibly give away as gifts of encouragement.

Since this is also a fundraiser, those who will be buying/bidding on the charms will pay more for beautiful and well designed work.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
:o)
http://www.makesawish.blogspot.com/

~*ETSY*~ ON Saturday Evening... Etsy is taking it's time posting my sales...

Please drop by starting on Saturday evening to see what I will have to share for sale on Etsy.
You might find something you like!

http://www.amberdawn.etsy.com/

The Ties That Bind

Would you like to enter a raffle?
Now thru September, 2009
Ties That Bind: A Very Special Art Doll Raffle
Click here to see!

~*In the making!*~ Hyperion Cantos- the MOVIE! 2010!

I read a long time ago that one of my favorite books was being made into a movie- it is now in production with Warner Bros. and due out in 2010- I cannot wait to see how they produce it!
It is bound to be an amazing movie!

If you've not read Hyperion or The Fall of Hyperion you might like it.
It is SciFi... But WOW!!! Even if you are not a SciFi Fan... flip through it in the book store and see if you might like it.

I did find some of the pages hard to get through, but if you push through them, there are better pages ahead.
I read this over 10 years ago and still rate it at the top of my list for SciFi books.
A book full of fabulous imagery and thought provoking ideas.

~*Happy Mother's Day!*~

There are so many wonderful, fabulous and fantastic mommies out there all over the world who I would LOVE to send a personal HAPPY MOTHERS DAY message to.
But I don't have enough time to email and mail you all so-
I will share it here, for all to see-

Wishing all of the mommies and mums a
beautiful and delightful -
~*HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!*~
From me!
:o)
Amber Dawn

(This includes all of the mommies of furbabies and feathered babies too!)

Looking to trade...

These are the items I am looking for at the moment.
I don't need full packs, but all of the items must be in new condition.

Do you have any of them?
If so- let me know your wish list please.

TIM HOLTZ Charms Fragments (with holes) & Rectangles and Squares
Tim Holtz Keyholes, sprockets and gears, trinket pins, link chains, and ornate plates.

GREEN BEADS- not seed beads or bugles or cheap looking plastic.
I need ~*NICE*~ glass. 48+ pieces 4-10mm rounds, faceted, crystal, pressed, etc.

Scribbles slick and matte fabric paint in the small bottles- Pinks, greens, black, white, purples, blues, yellows, oranges

Sprockets and Gears 1/2 inch or less.No smaller than 1/4 inch.

Assorted cellophane bags and envelopes with adhesive strip

Glass slides and CLEAR un frosted memory glass, in NEW and unused condition.
Memory frames for the glass.

Bubble mailers 8-10 inches wide

Scrabble tiles, all kinds.

That's it for now!

Thanks!
Amber
Just click on comments below this post and let me know- or if you already know my email, please email me.

Rose in the glass (2007)

Not sure if I ever posted this one, but snapped the pictures for Charm Day.

I made it with the torch and glass in 2007... I am self taught so this was just exprimental.

It's a rose, encased in clear.

I love it!

I'm glad that it's May...

I am really thankful that April flew by so fast.
It started off so very painful for me...

The inspiration to start a holiday out of the random blue came to me at a time that I *REALLY* needed a huge distraction. (It was the end of March)

Thankfully, my focus was on getting through the month by looking forward to happy and enjoyable events.

THANK YOU to all who helped me celebrate the first annual International Charm Day.
It was great fun and I met so many more nice and charming artists out there on the *world wide* web.

It was also really nice to have so many good & familiar online friends joining in & being so supportive as well as excited about the idea.

There is so much change going on in this world, in my life, in my heart...
I feel we all need more GOOD days to plan for and look forward to.

Wishing you all a fantastic and healthy weekend.
Remember to be more careful...
Remember to be more full of care.

~*Smiles*~
Amber