Hello and welcome to another segment of “i heart macro”. Every year the sight of this big, colorful flower spells out S U M M E R to me. I instantly feel transported to a beautiful, balmy island -somewhere exotic.
Well, we have been transported after all. We packed up, and like many up and down the East Coast, we headed for the beach. Like to see what it looks like when sweet bead studio goes mobile? 🙂 I am rediscovering that I am not a “light” packer. This looks bad. BUT, I am going to be gone for a long time, so of course I brought every thing I could – just in case.
…..and finally reaching our destination = not exactly exotic, but balmy and beautiful!
Have a safe and fun holiday, wherever you are visiting from!
-Cindy
Lovely hibiscus shot, Cindy. Hope you have a lovely vacation – looks like you are well and truly prepared for all contingencies! The flag puzzles me.. Is that a clue to where you have gone on holiday, I am afraid I do not have a clue!?
have fun,
jenni
looks like a lot of fun! enjoy!
‘Be prepared’ – I guess you really are. Hope to see some of the magic you create with your supplies. Wishing you a wonderful summer in beach country.
I love the shadow created by the flower’s stamen.
Enjoy your holiday.
enjoy your holyday with family! have you rent a bus for your “just in case”? Romizous!
Hi Cindy, you pack just like me for a vacation, i hope you and all of your boys have an amazing time. I took Jack to London(Ont.) for his second check up post surgery and stopped by Chapter’s to pick up some beading mag’s not available in my area and i picked up a copy of ” Belle Armoire Jewelry Summer 2011″ and saw the challenge you were a part of, your necklace was abso fabu and what a cool challenge it was neat to see how different all the pieces turned out using the same focal.
I was so excited for Jack no more crutches he has to keep the walking cast boot for another month but he can finally start physio after 14 weeks on crutches no weight bearing, he has a long road ahead but maybe can lace up his skates by fall.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful vacation! take care ttfn Lana >^.^<
have a nice vacation, cindy. enjoy the sun.
Cindy, I feel I could just jump right into this gorgeous piece of nature and it would wrapped itself around me and keep me safe and snuggl…gorgeous shot and beautiful colour….maybe inspiration for a beady creation??
Have fun at the beach…however long you are there for! ;o)
hugs
hello gorgeous xxx
Cindy, you pack like I do for vacation…..I have more supplies than clothes! Your hibiscus shot is wonderful. My tree is full right now too ….such showy blossoms. Have a great beach stay.
Oh bahahahahaha!!! The little one in the cart is hanging on for dear life! Stuffed in there like a potato! I thik you need 2 carts one for him and one for you : ) – Have a great time.
What’s that old saying – A girl can never have too many shoes or too many crafting supplies?
I’m reading along and I get to the Maryland flag and it took me a minute because I was expecting to see, “Maryland Flag … check!” Have great fun!
I love that you are taking your whole crafting stash with you! Ah to have the room in our car!! 😉
Cindy, we pack the same way! Better to be safe than sorry I say! I know you’re going to have loads of fun and can’t wait to hear all about it.
Be safe!
I just bought one of these bushes because they remind me of Hawaii where I lived as a child. Your photo is beautiful!
Wow! That’s alot of crafting supplies. What a great idea to cover all your crafting bases, sewing, metalsmithing, beads. Looks like alot of fun is to be had by all (especially Mom)! Here’s wishing you and yours a safe and Happy 4th of July!
Ohhh, have a great time there. Happy vacation!
Love the shot of the red hibiscus. Prepaired for anything – check! Have a wonderful vacation with your family.
Therese
Wait…is that a lampshade frame going on vacation with you?!?
I’m on vacation too! But only have magazines; wish i could have pack some beading stuff.
Looks like the boys are ready for some fun in the water. Have a great vacation!
Hibiscus always reminds me of our time in Hawaii. We had them in our yard! Are you at Ocean City? Gotta love Maryland!!
Enjoy the beach! Great pics! I totally get the packing. I would do the same if I was gone for more than a week at a time.
Wow, you sure do know how to pack it all up! LOL
Have a safe and happy holiday with your lovely family Cindy xD From the looks of everything, you’re already way ahead of me! Hehe.
Cindy,
I live by, “you never know what you will need, so be prepared and take it all!”.
I love the pretty color of the flower but the last shot is my favorite! Three more weeks and I will be feeling the sand between my toes! I can’t wait! Have a safe and wonderful time with your beautiful family!
Ooooo..What fun..and to get a sneak peak at some of your goodies in the totes..Oh Yummy..Does that sound wierd..Nah..We creative folk….like to see other stuff that belongs to ….creative folks.HeeHee.
Have a wonderful wonderful time with family sweet Cindy.Hugs,Cat
Holy moley. . . did you take any clothes with you or all craft supplies? How did you fit all that and the family in the. . .vehicle? I’m amazed! Of course, if I was going on a good, long vacation I would probably have done much the same. Have a BLAST on your vacation!
Oh phew, I’m so glad to know that I am not the only one to pack for all sorts of crafting emergencies on vacation! My poor husband doesn’t ever know what it is I’ve got in the bag when I hand it to him….and then exagerates big time loading it into the car 😉 I *love* that flower – so yummy looking! But I have to say that last shot is my favorite. Beach vacations are the best! Enjoy yourselves!
Beautiful flower! It looks like you have your work cut out for you on your vacation! 🙂 Have fun!
I can’t wait to come and play!!!!!
I know the sheer volume of craft supplies looks overwhelming/crazy (and I’ll explain that lampshade frame in another post!)….but we do have a minivan and drove 2 separate cars! 🙂
I do understand packing for a vacation. I am new in thebeading craft, but when we go on vacation the first thing I pack id my watercolor supplies Be Blessed and be safe
I wish I were stuck in the back of that wagon! What a wonderful summer tradition! You look just like me Cindy, lugging along train cases full of jewelry supplies and Trader Joe bags full of ephemera and journaling tools! And a jewelry box??? Aren’t we a funny lot?
xo
Better to have something and not need it than to need something and not have it is my motto too! I laughed when i saw the lineup! I think we are all cut from the same cloth! I can just see the beach and sea inspired pieces now! Have a wonderful time
Pretty flowers scream summer to me, too! Bright colors, pretty blooms – I love it. Have a great time at the beach!
The beach sounds like a great vacation for 4 active boys. I had to laugh at your craft stash because I do the same thing. The only thing you are missing that I have brought along is my tumbler. I even thought about bringing my butane torch once, but then got paranoid about transporting the butane container in a hot car. Have fun and we all can’t wait to see what you create with all of those supplies!
You totally crack me up!!!! A lampshade!! Only I would take something like that on a vacation– you are truly a soul-sister!!! I know you are a Navy wife, but instead of “semper fi” I would say to you “semper paratus” (always prepared). Have a great vacation!!!