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“Class of 2009”
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Description from Michelle Downy Chick: This is inspired by my (finally!) getting my M.A., by my sister graduating from high school, and my first graduating class at the school I'm teaching at now...and of course our beading friends...I think Little Chicky???
Brown Rhodochrosite Round 4mm Buy this Gemstone Bead: |
Smoky Quartz Round 4mm Buy this Gemstone Bead: |
Vintaj Natural Brass "Believe" Affirmation Ring 23mm Buy this Charm: |
Vintaj Natural Brass "Create" Rectangle Charm 21x5mm Buy this Charm: |
Vintaj Natural Brass "Dream" Affirmation Ring 23mm Buy this Charm: |
Vintaj Natural Brass "Imagine" Rectangle Charm 21x5mm Buy this Charm: |
Vintaj Natural Brass "Inspire" Rectangle Charm 21x5mm Buy this Charm: |
Champagne Faceted Flat Teardrop 22x30mm OUT OF STOCK
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Champagne Semi-Round 4.5-5mm OUT OF STOCK
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on “Simple Poetry”:“Congrats on the POD! Love the Raven theme and the dramatic colors!…” read »
on “Simple Poetry”:“This is gorgeous!!!…” read »
on “Lemon Ice Cake”:“Going to my favorites. I bought some of those lemon ice pearls and I have…” read »
- on “Lemon Ice Cake”:
“Mmmmm Yummy. Now I think I'm going to have to go make some yellow cake batter…” read »
on “On the Ligthter Side”:“Reminds me when you have those showers of rain, where the sun is out and bright.…” read »
- on “Tinkerhawk's #100”:
“Ooohh, Jewel tones. Beautiful. Some of my favorite colors. Just made a necklace with Amethyst and…” read »
on “Red Creek”:“Very rich and luxurious. Nice pick! MKK…” read »
- on “Tinkerhawk's #100”:
“Oh, and congratulations on your milestone. MKK…” read »
- on “Tinkerhawk's #100”:
“Went into faves immediately! It's hard to beat purple and green and you've picked lovely shades…” read »
- on “Southwest”:
“I love these colors together!…” read »
- on “Transformation”:
“Cool! Like the lay out too!…” read »
- on “Sea Of No Cares”:
“Ah, would that I were there now, umbrella drink in hand. Lovely evocative pick. MKK…” read »
on “Simple Poetry”:“Congrats on POD!…” read »
- on “Mermaid Royalty”:
“What a delightful idea! And pretty darn good execution too. MKK…” read »
- on “Evening Sky”:
“Another lovely peaceful blue pick. MKK…” read »
- on “It's Not Fun (It's A Whoot)”:
“Pink is not my color, but there are some very lovely beads in this. MKK…” read »
- on “Heishi Said...”:
“Thanks guys! MKK…” read »
on “On the Ligthter Side”:“Refreshing! Like spring rain.…” read »
on “Simple Poetry”:“Congrats on POD. Love the color/bead/silk combo you chose, fabulous together.…” read »
- on “Early Morning Mountains”:
“That Jade is gorgeous! As is the pick!…” read »
- on “Evening Sky”:
“Loving all these blues. Fab!…” read »
- on “Heishi Said...”:
“Gorgeous pick!…” read »
on “Simple Poetry”:“Congrats on POD
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on “Heishi Said...”:“Great name for a great pick! Love all the elements. Sure to be a POD
…” read »- on “Spirals”:
“Green and copper are always great and you've got some of my favorite beads in this.…” read »
- on “Reddish Brown”:
“Not a color combo I would have thought of. Very interesting! MKK…” read »
- on “Spun Sugar & Dark Chocolate”:
“Yummy! MKK…” read »
on “Simple Poetry”:“Congrats on your dramatic POD, Sonja !…” read »
on “Simple Poetry”:“congrats on POD!!…” read »
on “More Pretty New Beads”:“Nicely done. A gorgeous mix of colors & components.…” read »
- on “Spun Sugar & Dark Chocolate”:
“Oh now you are an evil woman...this is gorgeous....I want all the beads...and I'm wanting some…” read »
on “The Veldt”:“Very nice.…” read »
- on “It's Not Fun (It's A Whoot)”:
“Oh now that would be a cute (hoot hoot) necklace. I love those little owls.…” read »
- on “The Veldt”:
“Durn that's not Orange Crush. That's the copper elephant…” read »
- on “The Veldt”:
“Oh I missed this. Muse & Orange Crush together. you picked perfect components for this.…” read »
- on “The Veldt”:
“Thanks MM! MKK…” read »
- on “Transformation”:
“Perfect.…” read »
- on “It's Not Fun (It's A Whoot)”:
“Love the pick. The wooden jasper would be so fun with those cute little moon…” read »
on “Simple Poetry”:“Congrats on having the POD - wonderful pick!…” read »
On May 21, 2009 at 10:24 pm #
movie chick aka susan says:congrats all around…what is your MA in?
On May 21, 2009 at 10:29 pm #
Michelle Downy Chick says:Thank you! Got it in History
On May 21, 2009 at 10:32 pm #
movie chick aka susan says:Wow…and congrats again…those kids are lucky to have you
On May 21, 2009 at 10:37 pm #
Michelle Downy Chick says:Thanks Susan
That just made my night…it’s a tough job when you feel they’re all against you…but I just gotta remind myself, they’re just teenagers! They really are sweet kids…but you know how they can be sometimes 
On May 21, 2009 at 10:47 pm #
movie chick aka susan says:You are welcome Michelle!
On May 21, 2009 at 10:54 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:congratulations Michelle. MA is a big accomplishment!
love the pick and the sentiment! I have a graduating senior myself – so – Boy do I know about teenagers. certainly wouldn’t want to teach them. I’ll stick with my 6 & 7 yr olds.
On May 21, 2009 at 10:58 pm #
Michelle Downy Chick says:Thanks Jeanne! Thanks right–Congrats to your daughter as well (I think you’ve mentioned it was your daughter before?)!
Lord…25 teens all squished in a room this time of the year is bound to be trouble…but I’m not sure I have the constitution for the little ones! I give you a lot of credit!
On May 21, 2009 at 11:03 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:They can be quite smelly, too! At least, in Texas! LOL! I’ve been telling 4th & 5th grades they ought to start using that deodorant they gave them when they did THE MATURITY TALK. They haven’t taken it to heart yet.
BTW, LOVE the pick & CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
On May 21, 2009 at 11:06 pm #
Michelle Downy Chick says:LOL! Good thing I wasn’t drinking at the moment–would’ve gone everywhere! My favorite is boys after gym class…they feel they need to bathe in badyspray…mind you, my classroom has no windows, so coupled with the humidity this time of the year and the zero airflow and the BO to begin with…OH MY GOOD LORD IN HEAVEN!
Thank you as well!
On May 21, 2009 at 11:18 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:oooo-weee I know what that’s like. I once had 10 fifth graders wall to wall in what used to a small office. windowless of course.
So you have school tomorrow, Michelle? I’m looking forward to a “snow day” (unused)
On May 21, 2009 at 11:21 pm #
Michelle Downy Chick says:I do have school, but it’s only a half day with the students (professional development afterwards), so not as bad as a regular day!
But that does remind me as I’m looking at my clock–guess I should go to bed…talk to you later and have fun on your snow day
On May 21, 2009 at 11:33 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:have a good day – I’m hoping for some sunshine – Maybe a walk on the beach. and of course — beads.
On May 21, 2009 at 11:50 pm #
DOG Chick aka Angela says:Good Job Michelle and congratulations on surviving! That is awesome. We will be celebrating my son graduating high school this year so I understand about the teenagers! Great pick and again congrats!
On May 22, 2009 at 10:04 am #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:Love these colors! I get to start high school next year!
On May 22, 2009 at 10:06 am #
movie chick aka susan says:so Little Chick…you will be in the class of 2013?
On May 22, 2009 at 10:09 am #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:Yep!
On May 22, 2009 at 10:17 am #
KPJEWELS says:Congratulations on your MA and on your gorgeous pick. Way to go.
On May 22, 2009 at 10:00 pm #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:Nice blues & browns, & I really like the Vintaj pieces you chose! Those rings look fun to play with. And congratulations on your MA!!!!
I’m loving the “teacher chat”! You ladies have my sincere admiration! To maintain control over a class of any age is a feat in itself, not to mention getting the kids to learn anything. We just had our last day today – WOO HOO!!!
Michelle, do you teach high school?
On May 22, 2009 at 10:07 pm #
Classy Chick JbyJill says:WOW, congratulations to all…seniors, college grads, and of course to all of us teachers out there!! And there seems to be a lot of us out there… LOL This is just a great place to kick back and relax, and of course make jewelry. I am so looking forward to summer vacation. We only have 9 more student days and 1 more teacher day.
And girls… I taught 5th grade for 4 years!! They sure do get stinky!!! LOL
On May 23, 2009 at 11:06 am #
Michelle Downy Chick says:Thanks everyone for all your kind comments! I am so amazed at how many of us are teachers here…beading must be some sort of innate stress reliever for us!
I still have 24 more student days to go and it’s a miracle I’m still able to teach them anything these days!
Lol Little Chicky…for some reason I thought you were already graduating! You’re going to have so much fun in HS!