LauraBelle

STill Can't Figue Out How To Properly Set Up A Blog. Can You Believe It??

2012-02-28T22:29:00.000-08:00

I feel like such and idiot!

How do you set up different pages?

How can I add tutorials on a separate page?

Is there any one that can guide me?

Where is there help to learn these things???

Zoom To July Hello August

2011-08-08T07:18:00.000-07:00

Wow, I've been so busy with life I haven't had a chance to do much blogging.

I remember when I was a kid I use to think time trickled by and I would never grow up. Well, it is so true, Never say Never! :)

I have Scleraderma which is a skin disorder that causes your skin to tighten to the point of tearing. You then have open sores which are called ulcers. They are very sore.

For the last couple of months my hands have been in poor condition and too sore to sometimes even type. Right now I am only using a couple of fingers to type this message.

I just wanted to let you know why sometimes I take so long to do a new post, and instead of telling you some made up story, I figured it's always better to just tell it like it is.

I hope everyone is creating and having a great time.

It would be really nice to see some of your work.

I have here a bracelet that I made which took forever because I wired each bead to make three strands for this bracelet. The jade horn is a vintage piece which is part of the clasp.

Then I couldn't resist making this pair of cute earrings to add to my collection in my shop.

Since my hands are still to sore to create more jewelry I've headed back to my sewing machine to release my overloaded head of all the ideas that I want to make. :)

Off I go for now and I hope to hear from you soon and see what you have been making.

Have fun.

laurabelle

teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com
selbieone@gmail.com
laurabelle.artfire.com

What Happened to June?

2011-06-28T11:41:00.000-07:00

Wow!

I can't believe it's almost July! What the heck happened to June?

It seems that summer has decided to come in slowly, so hopefully that means we'll have a long one, and speaking of long ones this is a long weekend coming upon us.

I guess it will be heading up to the cottage for many families. Dust out the cob webs and freshen it up for all the days they will get to enjoy relaxing and most of all spending time together as a family.

I have been creating, a few jewelry pieces and a couple of sewing projects but just haven't listed anything yet. I've been I guess you could say melancholy.

I hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather we've been having, here at least. lol Depending on your location. I do hope all is well with everyone.

I wanted to update my blog and just mention a bit of what's been going on with me.

Today I've started taking pictures of my completed projects and hopefully get a couple listed this evening. I'm very pleased with my end results and feel the more I make, the more thought and care goes into each and every item.

Please do come back to check my new listings to see if you agree with me and perhaps want to add something new to your summer wardrobe or to brighten up the day of someone else.

I would love to hear back from you, especially to perhaps list an item on my site that you have created.

Well, until next time, have a great long weekend.

LauraBelle

teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com
selbieone@gmail.com

I Now Have A Couple Followers!

2011-05-20T20:31:00.000-07:00

What a great feeling to have someone following me now because it helps me feel like I'm not talking to myself anymore..:)

I would love to have links to your shops if you have any and would also love to hear what you are up to.

All suggestions and advice is welcome to help me along the way to hopefully increase my followers. I feel kind of like I'm hijacking people when I do the Saturday blog hop because It seems that some just follows me because I follow them. I do hope that each and everyone of my followers takes a minute or two to check out my blog and give some feedback on it.

Well I'm gonna go for now because I joined a 30day site for $7.00 trial to learn about Internet Marketing. Something that I have been interested in for the past few years.

Have a great wknd everyone and have fun.

Laura
teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com
A great free website builder here if you're interested.

Blog Surfing

2011-05-14T07:57:00.000-07:00

Wow! I can't believe how many blogs are out there, and such a variety.

I must say that my blog looks a bit sad compared to the many that are out there, But I am following a few blogs to try and get some guidance and hopefully that will spruce up my blog too.

I am 55 and will be checking out things that I think are good, helpful, and of course beneficial to our health, so hang in there while I learn along the way.

Any comments are welcome and surely advice is welcomed with open arms.

And to go without saying I love to create, design, re-cycle and up-cycle.

A question to anyone who would be nice enough to answer....how do I put in a signature??

Well, gotta go for now to surf through many blogs and maybe I'll find the answer along the way.

Enjoy your Saturday everyone.

Talk soon.

LauraBelle

laurabelle.artfire.com

P.S. If you are interested in a Free Website Builder Here is a great option. It's Free what have you got to loose.

Piles of Trials

2011-05-01T10:20:00.000-07:00

What a funny and odd title, right?

The name just popped into my head because I am having so much trouble understanding how to upload items to my blog. I feel like an idiot.

I look at other beautiful blogs and feel, why can't I do that to mine, or, how the heck can I do things like that.

It seems simple enough to try and add a picture right here where I am posting, so I'll try and do that right now and see what happens.

Here goes,
Oh my goodness! I can't believe I actually did it. What must have I been doing wrong in the past?

I am so glad that I gave it another try. I just hope it works as well when I am surfing and looking at some beautiful workmanship that I'd like to add. I'll just add a different view above. Hey pretty good. :)

I hope you have been enjoying your weekend and are getting ready to go and vote tomorrow, if you live in Canada.

Well before I go I wanted to mention that the picture I added is of a pretty lace flower that I made with lace, gold netting and copper wire. You can have a better look here in my shop on Artfire.

I'd love to hear from you and see what you're up to, and I'd be happy to display your work on my blog.

See ya soon,

laurabelle
Visual imaginaries
laurabellesel@gmail.com

Sew Sew Sew

2011-04-26T19:52:00.000-07:00

I find that because my work area is in such disarray, I just can't get my shit together lately.

Having an organized work area makes all the difference in creating, for me at least.

I have been looking for some new shelves and cupboards so that all my fabric and notions can be organized to the point that everything has it's place.

My mind is just overflowing with ideas that I can't keep up with it and get so overwhelmed that sometimes I just end up wasting time.

Because of this, my production is moving at a slow pace, and since it's only me that is designing and creating moving slow is not a good thing.

I would welcome any ideas or suggestions to get better organized. Even seeing how you have your work area set up might give me some good ideas.

I will be looking at some magazines for ideas too.

Off I go...

laurabelle

Wanted To Show New Listings in My Shop

2011-03-11T08:33:00.000-08:00

A pretty flower that can be used in the hair, on a hat, or pinned to a jacket.

Pretty Flower Here.

I am trying to upload the actual picture of the flower but seem to be running into a problem with that, so for now you'll have to click on the above link until I look into my problem and get it fixed. I'm doing something wrong without a doubt. :)

I'll try another one.

Handmade Scarflette Felted Wool and Soft Jersey.

Okay, back to the drawing board. :) In the meantime have a quick look through the links and I'll be back to hopefully add the actually picture for you to see.

Thanks for your patience, and if you have some pictures of your work I'd love to see them. Please send me your pictures or links to check out your work.

Adding The Finishing Touches*

2011-02-16T20:37:00.000-08:00

What I've been doing the last couple of days is pull out my stash of projects that I started and then I would get distracted forgetting about the initial project I started.

Even now as I'm doing this entry, I'm thinking of what creation I going to start on. By that I mean what project will I be adding the finishing touches to so I can get it listed in my shop.

I always try to make a few items for the special days of the year which I have no problem with stock if I would just finish what I start and stop getting distracted.

I had made a bunny head out of copper wire almost two Easter's ago and have just finished it to my satisfaction.

Can you believe that? I just need to take pictures and upload them to the shop. Yeah! I'm staying on track for once. It turned out pretty nice if I do say so myself.

Once I get it uploaded to the shop, I'll come back and add a link here too.

I still don't have any one following my blog, and I don't know what happened to pictures I had uploaded to this blog.

I do find it hard trying to keep up with my shop, blog and a website that I'm still trying to get started, but I'm not a quitter so I'll just keep on trucking.

I'd love to hear from someone to find out what you are up to and if you are an artisan of some kind. I'd love to see what you make. So please do drop a link.

Until next time be well and successful.
laurabelle ~ Visual imaginaries

New Year New Ideas

2011-02-12T06:08:00.000-08:00

Well here I am sitting at my computer and finally posting to my blog. Gee I still have too many things on my plate that I can't keep up with them all. :)

I have been working on my shop as much as I can, but due to some health issues I get set behind and then try to catch up.

I have made a few sales here and there but not near to where I would like.

If I had a car I would go set up at some flea markets because I think that would be fun. You know meeting a large variety of different people in one day.

What I will do this summer is travel around the city and try to get some of my creations into a few stores, maybe on consignment or some kind of deal.

If there is anyone out there that already does something like that I would love to hear from you to learn a few tricks of the trade.

I hope all is going well with you and your creating. I would love to see what you are making, so if you get a chance please drop a line and even better drop a picture.

Well, until next time...be well and successful.

laurabelle
teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com
laurabelle.artfire.com

I'm Way Behind How Bout You?

2010-10-28T00:52:00.000-07:00

Oh boy, I'm still putting way too many things on my plate as usual.

I've just collected a bunch of awesome 100% wool sweater pieces and have
decided to get back to working on my shop and make some awesome things
like scarfs, pillows, and even a few small felt pals.

What I could really use is more space!

It's getting really cramped in my work area that I'm starting to rip at the seams.
(Pardon the pun)

Tell me... how to You Stay On Track? What's the secret to Staying Focused?

Help

S O R R Y....

2010-10-08T21:49:00.000-07:00

Yes that is the title of my blog post today, because if you look at when I posted last then you might understand why I'm saying sorry.

I am so upset with myself because I have worked hard for a couple of years to set up a blog and a shop online where I post things that I make.

The biggest problem with that is, because I am also trying to set up a website for something different altogether I have taken way too much on at one time and can't spend enough time on one thing to try and be successful .

It's very self explainitory the comment of...."Jack of all trades, Master of none".

Shit..(sorry about that) ..I still can't stay focused on one thing and follow it through. What the heck is the matter with me???? I truely get distracted by "shiny things" because I want to learn and understand Everything!!

RIGHT NOW, Here, I am going to Change all of this! I am going make a list of daily things to do, then include posting to my blog at least TWICE a week!

The reason I am so upset is because I had a visitor who was nice enough to join as my First subscriber and leave a commet. BUT it took me over 3 weeks to respond because I was too busy opening and reading the hundreds of emails that I get instead of paying attention to the more important things that I have going on.
(and then I wonder why no one joins my blog).

I just wanted to publicly appologize to Sandra for my rudeness and hope you will come back to visit and share your interests with me.

Take a moment and check out her awesome site Here.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

Hearts n Hugs
LauraBelle

Love Flowers

2010-08-25T02:19:00.000-07:00

As anyone who knows me or has the chance to see my creations, I do love flowers. :)

I was checking out some nice banners for my iGoogle, and just had to put up a banner for this awesome abstract artist =>> CARMEN GUEDEZ

If you appreciate pretty flowers and fine abstract, please feast your eyes. ===>>>

Enjoy
LauraBelle
Visual imaginaries

Sewing Contests **

2010-08-23T22:19:00.000-07:00

I've missed a couple of sewing contests that were giving away awesome sewing machines for First place prizes.

That would be pretty cool to win a new machine, or at least try. :)

Has anyone actually entered a sewing contest? and perhaps won something?

I would love to see your winning creation, so if you drop by, how about posting to this comment and posting your entry and prize.

If you know of any contests happening I would appreciate the link.

Have fun creating.

LauraBelle
Visual imaginaries

Starting To List NEW Creations.

2010-07-10T22:48:00.000-07:00

I have about 7 completed projects that are waiting to be listed in my shop, but just don't get enough time to do it.

There are a couple of items that I listed

I want to do it so bad because I know someone out there is going to love the bags I made from a long plaid skirt.

They turned out so much better than I expected. :)

I would Love to see what You have been making and invite You to join my Blog so that we can follow each other.

Did You get a chance to join the contest with "Singer" ? I know it closed at the end of June but was wondering if anyone knows who won the beautiful sewing machine for first prize.?

It's so late right now and I promised myself that I would go to be earlier than last night. If I do so, then I will be better rested for tomorrow.

Goodnight.

Talk Soon.

~LauraBelle~
Quality with Affordable Pricing
http://www.laurabelle.artfire.com/

W H A T ???

2010-06-25T09:41:00.000-07:00

I've been going crazy lately trying to keep up with all I want to do.

I'm telling ya! Crazy.

There is a contest going on with "Singer" where you can win an awesome sewing machine along with other fine gifts.

What do you have to do to enter???.......Sew something Yourself that You or someone can wear and ENTER. Cool.

Oh Yeah, the only catch is, You must enter by the end of June AND whatever You made had to have been made in the month of June. Got it?

Okay then, OOOOooooops!!! One more thing, You have to sign up to Flickr because that is where You upload your sewing project/projects.

I do have what I am entering, but still am trying to finish one more thing, (I really would Love that sewing machine), so I will get everything uploaded this weekend after I go for a 7a.m. MRI scan on my spine where I have to lay still for almost an hour! Oh MY! It's a good thing it's so early in the morning because maybe I'll fall asleep. Hope I don't snorrrre. :)

Get Sewing.
Have Fun.
Smile at someone today, it feels good all round.

Talk soon.
LauraBelle
Visual imaginaries
teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com

Enjoying Life*

2010-06-05T17:14:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm still working on my two little online shops, and hope that since I decided to

separate my products so that it would be easier for visitors and/or buyers, to see all that is available, more clear.

Less is more. (I heard that somewhere:)

You see, I love to make so many different things, and since a lot of my ideas come from the material that I look at, most times I don't even know what I'm going to make until I'm actually sitting down ready to create. :)

I LOVE it.

I am really hoping that one day, I can actually sit at home in my little workshop and do this, and this only as my way of survival. That would be awesome.

I really enjoy changing up my shop banners too, because I think the same banner all the time might get boring.

So, just to put the shops out there for anyone who might like to check them out.

The one on Artfire will have the Jewelry that I make or design, along with Handmade Accessories of all kinds.

The one on Zibbet will have Pillow Covers, small bags, market/shopping bags, change purses, business card holders, and any other goodie that comes to mind when I am in my creating zone. :)

I would love to see what anyone else is making, or designing, so please be daring and be the first to join my Blog so that I can also join yours and keep an eye for something I might want to buy.

Have a Great weekend!

LauraBelle

~Visual imaginaries~

UPDATE *

2010-05-27T23:13:00.000-07:00

I've decided to focus on my two shops and put my Affiliate Marketing on a back burner for just a bit, so that I can get traffic to my Handmade items, and get my shops better organized.

I really enjoy making things, one of which is sewing, and the other is creating jewelry.

When I'm sewing, I love to re-invent, re-cycle because seeing a new creation born from a skirt, coat, fabric finds, etc., is so exciting.

I don't go shopping with an idea in mind. I look for special looking fabric, different, even if it already has a life of it's own. That's when I bring it home and every time I look at it, I wait until the vision is there.

I get so excited once I know what I'm going to make and start in a way as if I have a drawing in front of me. The vision is so clear in my mind. I do make a couple little changes near completion until I feel iI looks exactly as I pictured in my mind.

The proudest moment is when someone actually purchases one of my designs.

So, for now, my sewing/felting, fabric creations of any kind, will be listed HERE* and my jewelry designs will be here*

I will be putting both shops on one site, and I'm working on that now.

Sorry I have to cut it short, but my computer is starting to act up, and I don't want it to freeze before this posting is saved.

Keep Your creative juices flowing.

Drop a line, I'd Love to hear from You.

LauraBelle

Sew What Have You Been Up To?

2010-05-08T20:06:00.000-07:00

I have been working so much out in the big world, that I haven't had much time at all to
do any work at home.

I really miss sitting down and getting into my designing. You know, letting your imagination
run free and seeing what actually turns out from it all. :)

My awesome friend Rosie (that's my dog) had a birthday on April 26 and turned 14, so she
does need to be taken outside more frequently, and she is slowing down with having arthritis,
which I can definitely relate to. :)

I decided to stick to sewing, and have stopped creating jewelry for now because I just don't
have time or the money to pursue everything I want to right now.

I have another site on Visual Imaginaries where I have posted just my hand sewing items and
machine sewing. I do hope you get a chance to check it out. There's a couple of cool Pillows.

I would love to hear from You and See what You have been doing.

Have a Great Weekend, and Happy Mother's Day to ALL MoM's.

LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries

MOTHERS DAY

2010-04-25T14:32:00.000-07:00

I haven't had a chance to do an updated post because of my computer being near Death!

I just don't have enough money right now to buy a new one.

I've made a couple of pretty pillows that would be awesome gifts for a MoM on her Special Day!

If you get a chance, check them out because I have to go....Only because this crappy computer keeps freezing and then won't move until I turn it off and start all over again.

Have a Great Week.

LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries

Cooking Mama ?

2010-03-12T17:26:00.000-08:00

Hello Artisans,

I've been busy trying to do many things at the same time. :)

I'm sure you know what that feels like.

I can't believe I actually had time to look at this "Peta" game. You might want to think twice about playing because there is a chance it will turn you off of things you like to eat.

I did find it very interesting though, because they post "Facts" that I'm sure most people are just not aware of. yuck!

Check it out if you get a chance, and I'll be back soon.

Scroll to the bottom and click on the ad that says; "Cooking Mama".

Have a Great week.

LauraB
Visual imaginaries*

POPPING UP ALL OVER.

2010-02-27T23:27:00.000-08:00

Hey,
How's your weekend going? Hope all is well with your shop if you have one on the go, and
I just wanted to drop a line to let you know that there is another Great place for Handmade* Artisans.

It's pretty much the same rules that apply to "Artfire" and "Etsy".

You can get a Free account*, or upgrade to a monthly fee for added customization.

Of course I have added a shop here at Zibbet~ because I figure, the more the better. :)
Especially since there is no cost, I'm sure it won't hurt sales.

Well, I've got to get back to my other interest in trying to become a top Affiliate Marketer,
and if by any chance you are also interested in earning an income online, please
check out my other Blog* where I hope my posts can help you save time and* money.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Always* here to help,

LauraB
Visual imaginaries

teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com

What's Next On The List?

2010-02-15T07:50:00.000-08:00

Let's see, there's St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and Spring. So much to do, so little time.

I've started making a couple of things for Easter, then it came to mind that maybe I should make a thing or two for St. Patrick's Day.

I know the Irish take it seriously when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick's, so maybe making something that they can pin to their hat would be a good idea.

I've added a new banner to my >>Shop and had fun while doing it.

I figured with Spring slowly getting ready for it's arrival, now would be a good time to make more flowers. I love flowers!

How's everything going with You? What have You made lately?, and how are Your sales going?

Do enjoy "Family Day" and even if you stay home to relax, maybe you can catch some of the Olympics and watch Canada win more "GOLD".

*Change of subject -- I've been working on designing a website to further follow my dream of working Full Time from home. I'm doing Affiliate Marketing, something that might interest you if you're looking to create another stream of income.

"Never put your eggs in one basket" so the saying goes.

Talk soon.
Always*here to help
LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries

Valentines Day ~

2010-01-28T15:25:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to add a post to remind people again that before you know it,
Valentines Day* will be here.

If you're busy like the rest of us, the easiest way to help you would be to

suggest checking out many handmade gifts that can be wrapped and shipped right to the door
of Your Sweetheart!
What an extra special surprise it will be when the package arrives. Everyone loves getting gifts.

Easily shop online at ~LauraBelle~ and then take a bit of time to look at All the other shops with
Handmade items from A-Z.

Change of Note* ...I'm still trying to get my industrial machine set up properly. It's a vintage machineand I am finding it hard to get any kind of set up booklets from suppliers. :(

I'll give it the rest of this week, and if I can't set up the machine then I'm going to have to consider
getting a new one. Not in my current budget though!

Hope everyone is Happy.~

What are You into?

Have a great weekend
LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries

How's It Sewing?

2010-01-12T20:54:00.000-08:00

Before I get started with my posting I wanted to mention the video that is
at the bottom of my blog.

I made it at "Animoto" and had a lot of fun making it. I will be putting it at the
bottom of the blog in a week or two so that anyone who might be interested
in creating one of their own, you could use this code xloygciu

if You decide to upgrade at "Animoto" and You will get a $5.00 discount.
It only costs $30.00 for a year for a long version, or $3.00 each for the long
version if you want to make one while being a FREE member.

Try it. It's fun.

Okay, that's the end of that. Oh one more thing, if you do make a vid, I'd love
to see it.:)

Is there someone You buy a gift for on Valentine's Day?

I still get a little something for my daughters, even though they are both
adults themselves.

The great thing is, I have a grandson and granddaughter who I Love making
things for. Just watching how happy they are when they get their special gift,
is awesome.

I'm still in the process of uploading the few original designs I've made of
earrings, wool felt brooches, and necklaces that are completed and ready
to be shipped anywhere You want.

Your Valentine purchase will come inside a handmade red fleece drawstring
pouch, with a hand cut heart tag ready for You to write Your special message.

There are two different colours which are red/black, and red/white. I will be
randomly picking one when I am putting together your order. If you prefer
one in particular, just leave a message in the "comment to seller" when completing
your order.

Here is a sample of the pouch

and

the red and white.

I just love making things, and really feel good when someone chooses to wear something
that I've created, and I hope they can see how each piece is made with care and detail, even
if it's the simplest thing.

If You haven't taken a look at the Many Artisans associated with "ARTFIRE", you don't know
what You're missing. You should get whatever it is you like to drink and sit down in front of
the computer to check out all the Great things, because I wouldn't know where to start in
describing some of them. :)

If You are into Anything Artsy and have a Blog, I would love to see it so please send me a link
and we can hook up.

Enjoy the rest of Your week.

LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries