Stacie Rife Bailey's Bliss

Christmas is over

 

XOXO, Stacie

Merry belated Christmas

We were sooo busy , well I was trying to get everything ready for Christmas. It wAs a huge success! Had my family over on Christmas Day and audrey got to spend some great quality time with her cousins, it was wonderful. My 90 yr old grandma came, and although she kept wanting to take the dog toys home, I think she had a great time!

Good times!

Audrey and Uncle Chris

Lucy even got presents from Santa!

 

Aquamarine,garnet pearl necklace and earrings I made of my mom

 

All of us in our pjs with Gram!

 

XOXO, Stacie

My little Artist

I hoped and prayed when my daughter was little that she would excel and love the arts.....

and it turned out she LOVES to be creative!!!!! I am so blessed!!!!

She not only loves anything crafty but she is good at it too!

But then I am her mother and my opinion is biased ;)

I enjoy everything she creates, and feel I had to share this with the world ;)

We were over at my friends the other day and he set up a project for her to do, a canvas, a set of acrylic paints and an assortment of brushes! He asked her if she would create him a Christmas picture that he could hang in a frame on the wall.

Without hesitation she eagerly accepted the offer and away she went!

 

What I absolutely love about children and their artwork is they work without an inner critic,,without hesitation! If we could only keep that freedom as we grow older and just simply create!

and here is her finished painting,,,, OH how I love it, and my friend was so pleased he is going to use her artwork for his Christmas cards next year. ;)

He immediately framed and hung it (which she thought was pretty darn cool)

 

Now I am patiently awaiting my painting ;)

 

XOXO, Stacie

My heart hurts!

I am beside myself as I watch horrid details on the Newtown Connecticut shooting.

My heart hurts for everyone in that community. I CANNOT even imagine how they feel!!!!! I am sickened with grief for them all!!!!!

I will hold my daughter tight and thank God for all the blessings I have on this day!

I will explain to her how none of the little things matter and how family, friends and love are most important in our lives!

 

XOXO, Stacie

Jewelry making and feeling so blessed

I have been having so much fun showing my jewelry. For the longest time I just made it for myself and for my friends, but actually selling it is so rewarding! Not only do i love it when pieces that are dear to me sell, but I love being able to connect with people ;).

i do however have to say if it wouldn't of been for a few VERY supportive people in my life, (always including my mom ;) and this definitely means you Ann! ) I may not have had the courage to step up and put myself out there like i did. I have learned so much and feel so blessed to have such wonderful, supportive and encouraging people in my life!

I am one lucky girl!

Here are a few pictures of some of the pieces I had for sale, some have sold and some I still have, so if anyone happens to be interested please don't hesitate to reach me ;)

 

 

Matching owl necklace (vintage brass owls)

 

vintage catholic medals

 

Garnet and rhinestone necklace and earrings

 

I will be listing items on etsy soon as we'll ;)

 

XOXO, Stacie

Jewelry Craft show Preview of tomorrow

Tomorrow I am doing my first "trunk show" with my jewelry, along with my friend D'ann who has made handmade items (cards, chalkboards and gift items) and my Uncle who has made bird feeders..

I am so excited, and have put SO much work into this! I am sure my family will be glad to have me "back" after this is over :)

here is a preview of what we have set up tonight 

 

 

Hope to see you there tomorrow! Stop in and say Hello!

 

OPEN HOUSE and a FIRST!

I am finally doing it... I am putting myself out there.. I figured.. why the hell not... what do I have to loose??.. so with a little inspiration and A LOT of help from friends I am having...

 My FIRST ever "trunk show" :)

A little nervous,, but excited too.. it should be fun!

My friend so graciously let me use her salon space to have it at rather than my home.. and with her being "crafty" as well she has decided to put her crafts up for sale as well! It may.. if all goes well turn into an annual event :)

so without further adue.. here is the info...

p.s. please come.. even if its to have some eats or to say hello! :)

Excited for the season!

We have been so busy with school and other events I am looking forward to things settling down for a bit so I can focus on some art stuff and start enjoying my favorite season!

Recently we visited my mothers, friends horses,,, here our some pictures we took that day :)

 

 

 

XOXO, Stacie

Busy busy busy

Busy with getting the little ready for school and am looking forward to the few hours a day to catch up on things ;)
XOXO
Stacie

Wonderful graphics website!

Lately I am loving vintage circus images, and was doing a search for them and ran across this website, The Graphics Fairy, I cannot wait to have a little more time to search her website for more images! :)

 

 

 

 

 

XOXO, Stacie