Here's Alice.......

No not the one that took Christopher Robin to see the changing of the guard...........Sams new home on wheels is now called 'Alice'.

Taken from Sams Facebook page.........

'The adventures of Alice in Wonderland' Wonderland, of course, is Aotearoa!!!! This fairytale has been my fav since I was a little girl and I have always dreamed of living and travelling in a bus since I was little also. Sam and Alice, friends forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BUCKINGHAM PALACE by A.A. Milne

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
Alice is marrying one of the guard.
"A soldier's life is terrible hard,"
Says Alice.

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
We saw a guard in a sentry-box.
"One of the sergeants looks after their socks,"
Says Alice.

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
We looked for the King, but he never came.
"Well, God take care of him, all the same,"
Says Alice.

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
They've great big parties inside the grounds.
"I wouldn't be King for a hundred pounds,"
Says Alice.

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
A face looked out, but it wasn't the King's.
"He's much too busy a-signing things,"
Says Alice.

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
"Do you think the King knows all about me?"
"Sure to, dear, but it's time for tea,"
Says Alice.

I GOT SECOND!

That makes me feel that the sore eyes, sore back, sore finger from stabbing myself with the needle a few times........... Very worth while. Now all I've got to do is sell 'Parterre de Fleurs'.

It's not the prize that's important, it's the kudos that gives the buzz....

Hi Jen

Thanks so much for entering the challenge with your gorgeous "Parterre de Fleurs" bracelet - there were only 3 votes between you and the winner (out of 112 votes altogether), so it was very close.

I must apologise for mis-spelling your surname in the newsletter, I have just realised that it's e before i.

Your voucher is attached and is valid until the end of November 2011 - you might want to hold onto it as we're launching a sale in the next few days :)

Thought you might like to read a few of the comments from your voters to make you smile ...

hi I would like to vote for Jen Mieklejohn beautiful creation

i love the combination of colours and textures

Open Category: "Parterre de Fleurs" Bracelet by Jen Mieklejohn of Jenz Designs
I can't even begin to imagine how much effort went in to designing and making that bracelet.

entry # 13 by Jen Mieklejohn. It reminds me of the spring time and I think it is really beautiful.

My vote is for:
Entry No. 13 - "Parterre de Fleurs" Bracelet by Jen Mieklejohn of Jenz Designs

Its so delicate yet bold, caught my eye straight away and still my fav!!!

Entry No. 13 - "Parterre de Fleurs" Bracelet by Jen Mieklejohn of Jenz Designs

I like the great use of colour in this lovely bracelet by Jen.

I would like to vote for the following entries please
Entry 13 - Jenz Designs
Entry 5B - Iron Butterfly

Reason that I chose both pieces is that I find them both visually more appealing to me with the colours and the amount of time each of these ladies put into their piece. They feel more like spring to me than the other pieces.

My Open Category selection is: No13 as "Parterre de Fleurs" beautifully sums up the wonderfully and delicately created October Spring-time coloured bracelet

The spring time flower bed truly shows the freshness of new life, depicting how beautiful spring-time is. I like the spiral weave stitch and Jen's use of a mix of seed beads, charms, Czech baby bell flower beads and crystals, pearls, Amethyst chips, Jade chips, Lucite flower beads and a pearly button clasp making this bracelet a joy to behold. Oh! to own it.

... you may have some idea who sent in this last one - I am guessing Alvyn is your wonderfully supportive husband? :)

Thanks again Jen and well done, your work is exquisite.

Cheers,

Jo :)

Jo Lewin

Thank you to those that left such lovely comments and voted for my bracelet.

Here's my entry into the 'Joys of Spring' beading challenge

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2010

"Joys of Spring" Beading Challenge is Launched - Time to Vote!

Wow - 24 beautiful creations have come in during October, so now it is time to choose your favourite.

All the fabulous entries are now listed for viewing on the newspage of our website, so head on over and check them all out.

You have until 5pm on 8th November to cast your vote - remember, there are 2 categories this time, "Beginners" and "Open", so please vote for your favourite from each category.

Votes may be cast by leaving a comment below, or via email toinfo@beadsgalore.co.nz. To be valid, votes must include your name, email address and a brief description of your reason for your choice.

Thanks to all our talented entrants for taking part ... looking forward to another fun challenge :)