A blog about the world of handmade artisans, including jewelry making of all kinds, paper crafts, glass arts, PMC, painting and fabric crafts.
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Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Karen Snyder and I've been a crafter for about as long as I can remember. I am a stay-at-home-Mama of two beautiful children with a husband who makes my dreams possible.
This blog is about all sorts of crafting. I am a paper-crafter from early days, a jewelry-maker with an unending obsession for chain maille. I make chain maille purses, many of which will be chronicled in this blog as their future owners await their completion. I love metalsmithing. I am an indifferent beader and don't get me anywhere near seed beads... they scatter, screaming to get away from me. I love to try new things, have a short attention span so if its a long-term project... I'm probably not doing it LOL.
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Friday, August 20, 2010
Earring Entry 8/20/10
Romanov Earrings in sterling silver with blue crystals.
Good morning and Happy Friday everyone! Yes here's your daily question and chance to enter. Just leave a comment on this post and answer this question: When you were a kid and people asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up, what did you say? From the time I was about 6, my answer was, "A Marine Biologist."
I said I wanted to be a pediatrician because I love working with kids. I didn't actual go that route (blood makes me a little uneasy) but I do work with children. :) I am a teacher. And it's become a job that I love. Every day is a new challenge and I have so many wonderful memories.
I always wanted to be a Mama! From the time I can remember. I started out as a nurse for 15 years and then my dreams finally came true. I have 3 beautiful children. Ages 9, 6, & 5.
How wonderful Cheryl! I never knew I wanted to be a Mama until it seemed like it would never happen. Then I had our two little miracles 22 months apart, who are now 4 and 2. What a blessing! You are entered :)
I wanted to be a ballerrina, right up until I was 16 and realised I wasn't good enough to dance solo at the Royal Ballet in Covent Garden. Now my 7 year old daughter wants to be a ballerina...or a soccer player!!!
I always wanted to be a secretary, I ended up being a receptionist - so pretty close, and whenever I filled in for one of my bosses secretary, I hated it!! Too much pressure! I was much happier on reception, meeting and greeting people, answering phones, overflow typing etc - I was really good at it too, which made it more enjoyable! (Lisa White :o)
As a child i wanted to be a background dancer on Top of the Pops.I adore dancing and from the moment i could walk i loved to dance, still do today. As i grew older my ambition was to become a childcarer, i loved looking after children. This i achieved proudly earning my level 3 NVQ in childcare and becoming the Pre-school Roomleader in a private day Nursery :-)
I think my son is a budding train spotter, he isnt fussed about going on them, but loves to watch them go past with his 'im going to explode with excitment' expression. Very cute !!
I always said i want to be a teacher as usual as much kids say that! life of a teacher seemed the best at that time :)
ReplyDeletePrincess Mia
I would always say....an adult! but I was a snarky kind of kid :)
ReplyDeleteDoctor! I as determined to until I was 16 and started working in a DR office and passed out during a few procedures. lol!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to be a veterinarian, but then when I was 15, I decided that that was too much school for me!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to be a secretary - they always looked so cute on TV, with their pencil skirts, stilettos and up-dos!!! xx
ReplyDeleteA Vet I loved being with all my animals. Who knew the blood would gross me out
ReplyDeleteThat one's easy....an artist! Almost there, I'm happy to say!
ReplyDeleteI said I wanted to be a pediatrician because I love working with kids. I didn't actual go that route (blood makes me a little uneasy) but I do work with children. :) I am a teacher. And it's become a job that I love. Every day is a new challenge and I have so many wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat great answers! Mia, Gossamer, Ashlie, Anne, Faye, Dee Ann, Tracey and Deb you are all entered!
ReplyDeleteOh and Tracey -- you ARE an artist, m'dear :)
I did not become a marine biologist -- turns out that, while I like science, I don't like it THAT much!
Well it has changed alot but i first said a teacher but now i wanna be a vet :)
ReplyDeleteActually Marine Biologist was my 2nd choice..
ReplyDeleteFrom about 4-7 I wanted to be Jesse James.. NO one dared take away my hat or 6-shooter..
I always wanted to be a Mama! From the time I can remember. I started out as a nurse for 15 years and then my dreams finally came true. I have 3 beautiful children. Ages 9, 6, & 5.
ReplyDeleteAnd you will be a GREAT vet Ashley! You are entered.
ReplyDeleteBette I bet no one would mess with you even now :) You are entered!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful Cheryl! I never knew I wanted to be a Mama until it seemed like it would never happen. Then I had our two little miracles 22 months apart, who are now 4 and 2. What a blessing! You are entered :)
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ReplyDeleteI wanted to be a ballerrina, right up until I was 16 and realised I wasn't good enough to dance solo at the Royal Ballet in Covent Garden. Now my 7 year old daughter wants to be a ballerina...or a soccer player!!!
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to be a secretary, I ended up being a receptionist - so pretty close, and whenever I filled in for one of my bosses secretary, I hated it!! Too much pressure! I was much happier on reception, meeting and greeting people, answering phones, overflow typing etc - I was really good at it too, which made it more enjoyable! (Lisa White :o)
ReplyDeleteLOL Emma! You are entered!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how we find that what we thought we'd like doesn't always go with who we really are Lisa? You are entered!
ReplyDeleteAs a child i wanted to be a background dancer on Top of the Pops.I adore dancing and from the moment i could walk i loved to dance, still do today. As i grew older my ambition was to become a childcarer, i loved looking after children. This i achieved proudly earning my level 3 NVQ in childcare and becoming the Pre-school Roomleader in a private day Nursery :-)
ReplyDeleteI think my son is a budding train spotter, he isnt fussed about going on them, but loves to watch them go past with his 'im going to explode with excitment' expression. Very cute !!
Lovely Ama -- you are entered!
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