February 19, 2005 Greetings to all of you!! I want to let you know that I will be in Wisconsin most of next week.  My 96 year old godfather has passed away and I will be in Green Bay for the funeral. I will be leaving Tuesday the 22nd and returning Sat. the 26th.  Please call my cell phone if you need to reach me. (765) 661-4307. When I return, I will be preparing for an Art Fair in Portland, Indiana on March 12th. Also I am planning to apply to my first juried show in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  This is held on the college campus and is in late July.  Wish me luck on being accepted!! I have been working on making earrings to match bracelets and necklaces and of course, individual styles too.  They are french wires and priced at a reasonable $10.00. I am currently trying to find an acceptable non-pierced style to accommodate those without pierced ears. On my recent trip to Chicago, I found some beautiful vintage beads in an antique store in Riverside, IL.  I am so intrigued by the fact that I still find vintage beads I've never seen before! I hope to look for beads in Green Bay next week! Spring is around the corner!! Easter and Mother's Day is on its way.  Remember your special lady with a prayer box bracelet or other prayer box jewelry. Also, graduation time is coming......I have a very nice prayer for this occasion. This makes a wonderful gift also for a bridal shower. Thanks for visiting my web site.........I appreciate your interest and hope to hear from you!   Fondly, Julie