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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.
If you have questions, ask. If you have tips, share. Same with suggestions - share! I want this to be a great forum for people to brainstorm and problem-solve with a good attitude. Crabby Apples need not respond, this is a feel-good kind of blog :)
My personal hero is my grandfather,a man of discipline,excellence and persona,who has never think anything to be impossible in this world, he had worked hard all through his life. Now he is a sugar,heart and a gout patient but you wont be able to hear any words of unthankfulness or misery from him. He is one true fighter who fights with a smile. God bless him with long and healthy life.Ameen
ReplyDeleteMy personal hero.... Hm... My "Hey-Hey" is one of my personal hero's. She has lived a hard and wonderful life. She loves unconditionally. She inspires and encourages. She lives! I love her so much! Hey-Hey is my grandma on my mom's side. She has been a second mom to me. My mom was young when she had me and my hey hey helped raise me. She's always there for you no matte what. She is a Pearl Harbor Survivor. She is just amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely Mia and Ashlie! You are both entered :)
ReplyDeleteMy personal hero is my sister. She has had a really hard life so far. Back in the 80's she developed a rare cancer in her nasal area. She is an artist and we believe from working around chemicals, that is the cause. She beat the cancer but from all the radiation treatments she now has numerous problems. She has a tube in her stomach and almost died this past December. She is never negative and always believes in herself and God. She is so inspiring to me. I want to be more like my sister and never give up no matter what!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to your Mom, Karen.
ReplyDeleteI'd have to say mine is my Daddy. He was an "unofficial" girl scout when we went on camping trips. Took in all the neighbor kids all the time as if they were his own even after they grew up.
But he was the foundation that saw me through so many surgeries. He took early retirement to stay with me in Pittsburgh after my first transplant. As a kid I remember days in his old boat fishing.He had a special place in the bow filled with life jackets just so I could nap. Hearing waves lap against a boat still puts me to sleep.
I would have to say my mom. She married my dad and had kids that are just like him and she is still around haha :) there are more reasons then just that :) She worked hard to get where she is and she is happy with her life :) im not to good at putting this into words to make it sounds good but you know my mom :) that gives ya a lil more detail
ReplyDeleteThank you Bette -- my Mama is such a special person to me. How wonderful to have had such support and love from your Daddy :) You are entered!
ReplyDeleteAshley your Mom is a wonderful lady -- and you're right, she has worked hard and knows how to be happy with her life! That's definitely admirable and she would be tickled to know you think so :) You are entered!
ReplyDeleteMy hero is my husband. He is a fantastic father, provider, husband and friend. He is a volunteer firefighter and is just an all around wonderful human being. Please dont tell him I said that.
ReplyDeleteFor me, my father is a hero. He's one of the most generous persons I know, he's always there when you need him, he is fair and loved my mom until she passed away. He has good moral values and wisdom. I am very lucky to be his daughter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a loving tribute to your sister Theresa :) You are entered.
ReplyDeleteLOL Anne -- your secret is safe with us! You are entered.
ReplyDeleteI have a wonderful Daddy too Vivi -- so nice to read your love for him. You are entered :)
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