tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post2747801664265673447..comments2023-10-30T02:58:04.414-10:00Comments on Cetta Cheese Chatter: Christmas Projects, Christmas blog giveaway.Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08995617041941091437noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-42563776725123702112008-12-12T07:17:00.000-10:002008-12-12T07:17:00.000-10:00I Love Ravens/Blackbirds and these are awesome! Pe...I Love Ravens/Blackbirds and these are awesome! Perfectly done! :O)<BR/><BR/>And I didn't know the Bah Humbug was originally said by a Raven and not Scrooge. Anonymous ^ there said it! Interesting!<BR/>Have a great weekend!<BR/>~A~AwtemNymfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317004469031553406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-84011860180196175852008-12-10T20:35:00.000-10:002008-12-10T20:35:00.000-10:00I love these, can you add me to the list. i would ...I love these, can you add me to the list. i would love to have one of your gifts. Happy days to you!JgWMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011745243186739128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-26281595798016330882008-12-07T11:56:00.000-10:002008-12-07T11:56:00.000-10:00These are awesome! So happy I found your blog...(...These are awesome! So happy I found your blog...(and if it's not too late, could you enter my name too?)sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12912878862155429809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-53196140260924538362008-12-05T11:14:00.000-10:002008-12-05T11:14:00.000-10:00connie, seriously. i love the ones you think are "...connie, seriously. i love the ones you think are "scummy"! i think we are our own worst critics. i think they look distressed and really cool. so you can send me scummy blackbirds anytime, friend! the earrings are super, too, by the by. and i managed to get online before i got this horrible cold and pretty much wiped out the shopping needs. it feels so awesome to be done with those details. now i am focusing on spending time with my family. we're reading lots of Christmas stories and enjoying the warm weather. i'm going to let the boys pick out some new toys to take for the local toy drive. i want them to understand what it means to give instead of just receive. it is a difficult concept for these fellows sometimes. i hope your christmas is wonderful!!Kelly Snellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01063949752658461555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-74800064399178362742008-12-05T05:19:00.000-10:002008-12-05T05:19:00.000-10:00well, i think your art looks fabulous! i always ge...well, i think your art looks fabulous! i always get stressed over any swap or round robin i get into also..i want my art to be the best it can and am constantly changing things at the last minute and everything is strung throughtout the house!!! happy holidays!~kimdogfaeriex5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13339424908101092141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-48303570957647037042008-12-05T04:52:00.000-10:002008-12-05T04:52:00.000-10:00I was a raven in a former life, we celebrate Hallo...I was a raven in a former life, we celebrate Halloween, but loudly protest all the Winter Holidays... <BR/><BR/>I even tried to peck out Santa squirrely little eyes one year... hoping to end all the nonsense... but, <BR/><BR/>It continues...<BR/><BR/>Did you know the original "Bah Humbug" phrase was a raven trying to find a juicy Humbug for Christmas dinner. Couldn't find one. they hate the cold. Psst her off big time.<BR/><BR/>Thats how all that crap started..<BR/><BR/>Hooray for Halloween, Down with Santa whatizname....<BR/><BR/>Former Raven,<BR/>Catherine,<BR/>Who still loves Halloween and shiny stuff.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-35809963113802158402008-12-04T07:47:00.000-10:002008-12-04T07:47:00.000-10:00It's nice to know that I'm not the only one who ha...It's nice to know that I'm not the only one who has a couple of "false starts" before I get in the right groove and finish a set of charms--or any other artwork. <BR/><BR/>I love the earrings, but save 'em for somebody else--just hearing your story about them was my prize!<BR/>PegPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11398259819178946405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-6743955319495335172008-12-04T03:39:00.000-10:002008-12-04T03:39:00.000-10:00Fran's hand is wonderful. I love seeing the variou...Fran's hand is wonderful. I love seeing the various stages of your efforts - all these frustrations will make great component parts for something later. The blackbird earrings are fantastic! By the way, my studio is so messy, I wouldn't be able to string a batch of blackbirds across it.<BR/><BR/>Joanne, who mailed off the 8 days gifts yesterdayJoanne Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759522152058279949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-54978765713233542332008-12-03T15:42:00.001-10:002008-12-03T15:42:00.001-10:00This comment has been removed by the author.3rdEyeMusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05157947497875794512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-89591250222362892452008-12-03T15:42:00.000-10:002008-12-03T15:42:00.000-10:00Amber posted the link and I am so glad she did! I...Amber posted the link and I am so glad she did! I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait!! and am sooooo glad that I signed up for this one. :) I think your shell & clothespin ideas were really clever, so sorry you had to scrap them ... though I have to admit that I adore the little birds! <BR/><BR/>thanks for shairng the journey from there to here. :)3rdEyeMusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05157947497875794512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-17372922421696879302008-12-03T14:42:00.000-10:002008-12-03T14:42:00.000-10:00What great birds!!! They remind me of Poe!!About ...What great birds!!! They remind me of Poe!!<BR/>About the Christmas rush--I have way to much to do. I HAVE to address all Cristmas cards during Thanksgiving week. I figured out years ago that if they didn't get done that week--they never get done!! Same thing with decorating the house--Thanksgiving week or it just won't happen!! I have gotten to where 99% of my gifts are handmade--what few I feel I have to purchase, I try to get bought the week after Christmas for the next year!! Regardless of how hard I try, there is always at least one gift I am finishing up on Christmas eve!! (It usually ends up being the gift I enjoy giving the most--and the best liked by everyone.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-29329757864695579732008-12-03T11:27:00.000-10:002008-12-03T11:27:00.000-10:00This is the first time I have visited your stie an...This is the first time I have visited your stie and found it delightful. I loved your story about your blackbirds. I am a fellow groupie on Clap-polymer group.<BR/>I am having a very busy Christmas season so far. Like you I promised myself to start earlier but I still don't know if I will get everything done on time or not. I just keep thinking of new things I want to do or make. Come check out my blog sometime. I don't post as often as you but that is another of my promises to myself. One I hope to keep.craftyLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973789504232879997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-44618425534164430692008-12-03T11:08:00.000-10:002008-12-03T11:08:00.000-10:00Your notes on your adventures in making your black...Your notes on your adventures in making your blackbirds had me laughing and shaking my head...reminded me of some of my projects. Seems easy but the execution is what gets cha! Thanks for sharing the agony. Kathy Parks kparks39@comcast.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-47097134546452628332008-12-03T09:40:00.000-10:002008-12-03T09:40:00.000-10:00Hope I can sing....."hello blackbird"!!!! They are...Hope I can sing....."hello blackbird"!!!! They are delightful!!!peggy gattohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06743905968690646463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-28762897720525988982008-12-03T08:58:00.000-10:002008-12-03T08:58:00.000-10:00I think our bird charms and earrings are gorgeous!...I think our bird charms and earrings are gorgeous!!! Now, how am I dealing with Christmas? Well, ahem....the problem is I'm NOT! Swamped at work....away this weekend for an out-of-town wedding...YIKES!!!! That leaves TWO weekends before Christmas. Still have shopping, wrapping, cards, decorating...EVERYTHING! to do. It's going to be an "interesting" two weekends coming up.<BR/><BR/>Bet you feel much LESS stressed now! LOL<BR/>Doreen<BR/>aka LuniLadi<BR/>cosenzas@optonline.netLuniLadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643422066778691118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-21147596007874023692008-12-03T08:53:00.001-10:002008-12-03T08:53:00.001-10:00Wow, you've turned these into fabulous charms! I w...Wow, you've turned these into fabulous charms! I would love to wear these earrings! Thanks for the process tour! lol<BR/>Xmas is a bit of a non starter here at my place, I put all my decorations up yesterday, but I still don't feel christmassy! HELP!<BR/>;) Carolecarole brungarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762942808546867333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-15455200969024156322008-12-03T08:53:00.000-10:002008-12-03T08:53:00.000-10:00Love your birds! But I really like your clothespi...Love your birds! But I really like your clothespins, too!!!Linda Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863170045475603030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-23516204270258314512008-12-03T08:09:00.000-10:002008-12-03T08:09:00.000-10:00Like most, I deal with the holidays my making a LO...Like most, I deal with the holidays my making a LOT of gifts... for friends, family, teachers, etc. This year earring and bracelet sets seem to be the thing. I also deal with the "left overs" as you do- raffling them off on my blog, donating them to the after-school program at the local elementary school, stuff like that. I hate to let things to go waste, and I figure someone ELSE can make use of my extras. Thanks for entering me into the drawing, & come visit my blog sometime!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09825064575122962048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-53067260537570656942008-12-03T07:06:00.000-10:002008-12-03T07:06:00.000-10:00The birds are absolutely delightful, and even the ...The birds are absolutely delightful, and even the "rejects" look lovely from here! (Waving to Barbara, I do corvid rescue too and my house girl "Lily" is sitting here yelling greetings to all!) <BR/>I'm taking things as easy as I can this holiday season. It's been a busy and rather stressful year so I want to savor the peace and goodwill of this time. <BR/><BR/>I soooo very much desire these earrings... they'd go absolutely perfectly with the new crow sweatshirt my Mom just gave me for my birthday!!! <BR/><BR/><BR/>Raven... OOOH! Shiny!It's just Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533956453910715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-58069715245500632942008-12-03T06:41:00.000-10:002008-12-03T06:41:00.000-10:00I can so relate to your saga of creating these cha...I can so relate to your saga of creating these charms. I do the same thing. I think we're too analytical. However, your results are worth it. The blackbirds are "charming."<BR/>Judy StregerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-23406947989955356382008-12-03T06:28:00.000-10:002008-12-03T06:28:00.000-10:00Hey Connie, they look like crows to me and I love ...Hey Connie, they look like crows to me and I love crows. I have everything to be thankful for and nothing to spill into January. I care for injured crows and they send you plenty of "caws" for Christmas.<BR/><BR/>BarbaraBRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12962355336436317466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-68605150177957325042008-12-03T06:11:00.000-10:002008-12-03T06:11:00.000-10:00Hi Connie!Hey!I like the clothes pin idea!I JUST H...Hi Connie!<BR/>Hey!<BR/>I like the clothes pin idea!<BR/>I JUST HAD to write and tell you that I am posting your story to the Black and White blog.<BR/>It is pretty entertaining.<BR/>Not really fun though, how you sampled ENTIRE sets that had to be scrapped! I do hope you can make something out of all the left overs!<BR/>If you have fine mica powder, you can coat the sticky birds in them.<BR/><BR/>Well, I am not entering my name because I already get one in the swap!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the update!<BR/><BR/>*Happy to share*<BR/>AmberAmber Dawn Inventive Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461263097063796724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-56047835672110677422008-12-03T06:01:00.000-10:002008-12-03T06:01:00.000-10:00Hi! I love birds and your earrings are divine! I l...Hi! I love birds and your earrings are divine! I loved reading about your creative process. I could definitely relate to the feeling when first attempts are not quite a success. Thank you for sharing!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/><BR/>IsabellaPam Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11548974410450268270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-14019040182549920222008-12-03T05:46:00.000-10:002008-12-03T05:46:00.000-10:00I Love your birds!!!! and I wear lots of black!!hu...I Love your birds!!!! and I wear lots of black!!<BR/>hugs,<BR/>brenda blissthe glitzy gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14944166942520762656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232562.post-79085335132272695232008-12-03T05:26:00.000-10:002008-12-03T05:26:00.000-10:00These are gorgeous, as is the beautiful hand I rec...These are gorgeous, as is the beautiful hand I received on Monday- right after my treatment! Perfect timing! Thank you for showing us your process and how you had so many attempts before you felt comfortable with the final. I did the same thing with my gifts for the 8 days swap, but I couldn't share, or I'd spoil the surprise!<BR/>xo, FranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com