greetings from florida

November 2011

2011-11-06T16:08:00.002-05:00

As of today, I am totally freelance...I am not connected to any stores, groups, organizations or people (except my family). It's OK for now, but I just don't know what direction God wants me to go, so I am staying put...that's it!

greetings from florida: New classes at Amy's Beads in Plantation#links#links#links#links

2011-06-24T17:35:00.000-04:00

greetings from florida: New classes at Amy's Beads in Plantation#links#links#links#links

New classes at Amy's Beads in Plantation

2011-06-24T17:26:00.002-04:00

Starting in July, I will be teaching at Amy's Beads in Plantation
220 South University Drive 954-530-2029

organza flowers-assorted colors

cha cha bracelet

dragonfly or butterfly

2011-06-02T21:35:00.003-04:00

back to blogging...and what I've been up to

2010-11-19T14:29:00.003-05:00

pyramid boxes...I've been making them for at least 12 years and they come in every size (these are extra large) and so many colors.
more info below :)

OK... we have a new addition to our family:

My daughter, Maria and her husband, Robert had their first children on November 17, 2010. This is our #11 grandbaby and we are totally in love with him! See pic below:

I've been beading again, big time! Teaching classes at Michaels in Ft. Lauderdale, getting ready for a craft show in December and just daily life has kept me quite focused.

These dragonflies below were a special order...

paper flowers everywhere!!!

beaded spider! this one is hanging in Maria's car

my sample board at Michaels

note: paper flowers around the corners

and here he is Robert Joseph Yount: "Robbie"

that's all for now...

flower girl

2010-05-08T21:50:00.002-04:00

just wanted to post to my very neglected blog...this is me...

and these are beautiful hibiscus flowers...that's it...

hello again!

2010-02-15T11:00:00.002-05:00

it's been quite a while since i posted anything on my blog, mostly because i have been going to facebook for all my contacts & info.
looking forward to 2010 being a great year for me & my family, especially after the rough year we had in 2009.
onward...

online newspaper...

2009-09-15T13:45:00.002-04:00

http://www.plantationjournal.com

check it out...

i think it is a great place to express yourself!

facebook & other things

2009-08-29T15:22:00.004-04:00

I never thought I would enjoy being on facebook and now I can't stay off of it!
Reconnecting with my old high school friends, seeing pictures of them now, with their families and sharing memories has been great.
***************************************************************************************
Also, preparing for surgery, which may take a couple of months.
Swimming everyday and eating healthy foods. I feel pretty good and want to get even better.
Made some beaded earrings, a necklace and cell phone charms.

***************************************************************************************
That's it...

major decision...

2009-08-13T16:48:00.002-04:00

Eleven months ago I had knee replacement surgery on my right knee and now, for the first time, I uttered the words to my doc...let's do the other! wow...I shocked myself & Rico.
The pain has been unbearable in the left and with the right feeling pretty good, and since arthritis never gets better on its own...what else can I do?
Not sure of the date yet, but hopefully in a month or so.
More news to follow!

party on paper niche...

2009-08-04T08:47:00.002-04:00

The Paper Niche (Tammy & Rhonda) really know how to throw a party!
This was a "surprise" brunch for Barbie (going to school full time) and Kelley (having a baby & leaving the Niche) at Charley's Crab in Ft. Lauderdale on the Intracoastal waterway.
Check the background in the pictures.
They came out a little dark because of the glare from the water, but believe me, everyone
was smiling and laughing the entire time. We had lobster & crab omelets, fruit & potatoes, and let's not forget the Bloody Mary's & Mimosa's.
Thanks girls (T & R) and good luck to K & B in their adventures.

bzzzzzzzz

2009-07-06T15:40:00.004-04:00

Are they cute or what???
These are the latest in my collection. Bumble Bee's. They will be packaged in two's.
I am trying to come up with cute names for the owl's, birdies & the bee's...any suggestions???
Send them to me, please, and if I use your entry, I'll send you a set of your choice!
Send to: camille5fl@aol.com
The body is about one inch or so, perfect for your scrapbook page or for card making.
Maybe a magnet on the back for the fridge.

They will be available on etsy & artfire soon.
http://camille1955.etsy.com/
http://camille1955.artfire.com/
and in area stores soon.

my birdies had a FIESTA NIGHT!!!

2009-06-28T21:57:00.007-04:00

The Paper Niche has a Saturday night crop night,
with a different theme each week. This week was
"MEXICAN FIESTA".
Below is the project of the night, put together
by Beatriz. She did a great job!

this is from Beatriz' blog: so nice of her!

"What a night! We had another unforgettable crop night @ Paper Niche. This week the theme was "Mexican Fiesta". We had a real pinata filled with scrapbook goodies and Tammy's husband was sooo nice in holding it so we can hit it and break it!The food was delicious! We had Bean dip, chicken tacos, corn & bean salad, chips and candy. Camille's birds were the hit of the night when they became "Mexican boys" for the night's layout. Tammy, you are amazing! Thank you for making our crops something we look forward to week after week. We love you!"

Thanks Bea and Tammy and all the girls at the Niche!

I love the way she put the sombrero on their little heads! OLE'

I am so happy that these little guys and gals are being used in so many different ways.

Please send pictures if have them and show me what you've done. Thanks!

a few new photos & projects

2009-06-27T12:14:00.002-04:00

look close and see if you can find a kitty
sitting on the coconuts... click on picture.
the lens steamed up when I brought it
outside, and I like the look.

just wired these orchids to the palms

a little notebook...with tiny birds

very small 3-d dress cards

close up of the kitty in the tree...his favorite place to hide.

His eyes are the same color as the coconuts...double click

melissa o's "love birds" card

2009-06-22T09:10:00.002-04:00

As you all know...I make these birds, and there are 100's of them flying around out there...
well, I haven't seen what anybody is doing with them.
I knew the very talented and creative Melissa would come up with something amazing and here it is. Check out her blog (below) for more of her fab artwork...and her beautiful baby boy as well.

LIVE.LAUGH.CRAFT

"Calling all Crafters" Martha Stewart winners!

2009-06-19T23:08:00.005-04:00

"winner winner chicken dinner"

here are photos (projects) of the 10 winners...click below

http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/your-best-handmade-creations?xsc=stf_MSLO-PHOTOGALLERY

Michael's arts & crafts and JoAnn's...big sale!

2009-06-18T23:22:00.003-04:00

Dropped in to the local Michael's for ONE thing and found a few sale items...even their $1 section was 30% off...what would you do??? They had the cutest little note cards, journals, paper, etc, for .70 cents! Great little gift items to tuck in to a basket. I also picked up a few chipboard albums in the shape of a house, cloud and sun...they had more shapes, but I had to stop myself. Made by crayola, with the key ring and all! What a deal...check it out if you get a chance.
Then I ran over to Jo Ann's and they are having a summer sale...50%-70% of just about everything. Too much fun!

a day of creativity...my favorite kind of day!

2009-06-16T07:21:00.006-04:00

After a fun filled day of beading and scrapbooking,
my prize from Martha Stewart arrived! It is 416 pages
of creative goodness! Can't wait to view every single, well
photographed project and page...to be continued!

Below are some pictures of our day.

THE BOOK!

My granddaughter, Hayley & I blinged up wooden crosses,
hers is on the left and I like it much more than mine!

Hayley working with wire

Bead class: Today 11:00, my first class teaching this,
we made the dragonfly that I always wear.

Charlene...she made a beautiful
beaded dragonfly in blues & greens

Rebeca's beautiful matte green & purple creation

I was very proud of them...they both get A+++

let's start at the very beginning!
I made several wire frames that they embellished

in the works

Hayley with her scrap supplies

The arrow pointing to her, because she

said, "It's all about me"!

toga party!

2009-06-10T22:01:00.003-04:00

Each month we gather at Jane's house to make things...cards and other projects. At the end of the season we have a little party, complete with food, costumes and crafting. It's a great event! Jane is a rep for Stampin' Up and is very creative. She puts so much effort in coming up with new ideas for us to make and always provides a pleasant atmosphere for us to enjoy. Here are a few pics from today...the theme was toga party, some of us dressed up and Rebeca won for best (sheet)...I mean costume! Fun for all and we made three very cute cards & tags (photo later) oh, and we also had a card swap.

they are taking over and I'm obsessed!

2009-06-08T23:40:00.003-04:00

I know I have already posted these birds, but since the last time I have made about 100 more of them...I can't stop!
When I close my eyes, I see them!
I love these little birdies, each and every one...they have become an obsession...I find paper with great designs and have to make them. So, I cut and assemble until they look just right and when I think they are perfect...they can fly away...although, I find a few special ones, that I will keep to make cards, or put a magnet on the back (below), or maybe even make a layout for my scrapbook...but in the meantime, I just love looking at them...
you can find them on etsy: http://camille1955.etsy.com

artfire: http://camille1955.artfire.com

or locally at the Paper Niche in Plantation or Stamp Shack in Ft. Lauderdale.

the process...

tweet tweet...how sweet!

check out the Paper Niche's new website!

2009-06-07T17:17:00.000-04:00

http://paperniche.com

I won!!! I won!!!

2009-06-04T12:42:00.007-04:00

I entered every single item I have ever made

to "Calling all Crafters" on Martha Stewart.com,

(to win her book, above)

and they picked this one! There were 1238 entries

(not all mine, LOL) and they choose their ten

favorites to send her new book to,

Martha Stewarts Encyclopedia of Crafts (a $35 value...he he)

and they will feature the winners on her website and

who knows...maybe her show next season!!!

These were made from a class I taught last year at

The Paper Niche in Plantation!

You can find a rubber stamp very similar to this, a 2 piece set,

at Stamp Shack, in Ft. Lauderdale...you'll have to call for availability and price.

SURPRISE!!!

2009-05-31T21:59:00.004-04:00

The Paper Niche girls threw a fantastic
surprise baby shower for Bonita at the Cheesecake Factory.
We had a great time, laughing & talking...
so much that the grouchy old man at the table next to us,
told us to "shut up"! His wife apologized as they left,
but that didn't stop us from carrying on!
Joanie was out of town, so she missed the fun,
(we missed her too).
The food was great, martini's for some and of course,
cheesecake for dessert.

I love these girls!

Guest of honor: Bonita & baby boy

Kelley (with baby also) & Cary

Krista (bride-to-be)

Tammy & Rhonda

Melissa & Leah

Cary, Laurie & Barbie

my new bird collection

2009-05-31T10:47:00.000-04:00

all hand cut and assembled

no two alike

so colorful

wow!!!

flip flop embellishments

2009-05-22T12:08:00.003-04:00

These are a new line of handmade flip flops that will be available soon on etsy, artfire and in Stamp Shack in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. and Paper Niche in Plantation, FL. soon...still tweeking the design and it must be perfect before I let it out. They are about one inch long by about 1/2 wide...great for scrapbook pages or card making. The owls are also available at all four places.

it's a gaggle of owls

2009-05-21T09:15:00.001-04:00

featured artist (me) on a blog from Australia

2009-05-20T18:07:00.002-04:00

Tiges and Weince
click above to see!

Kylie sells great handmade baby stuff (on ETSY) for all of you preggies and gals with babes.

Please let me know what you think!

Thanks again Kylie!

high five!

2009-05-15T13:39:00.003-04:00

kitty says, "pup, don't leave me hanging"!

CIAO WHO???

2009-05-12T21:59:00.003-04:00

Having way too much fun with my new little owl friends.

I will be naming them soon and telling stories about them!

new healthy products for sale:

2009-05-12T18:04:00.003-04:00

check out these great products on:

http://camille1955.artfire.com/

agave nectar

pure vanilla extract in hand blown bottle

pure vanilla

good and healthy!

my new owl collection

2009-05-09T21:50:00.004-04:00

I was inspired this weekend to create these
cute little owl embellishments. I fell in love with
a cute stuffed owl I found on etsy,

http://mqsquare.etsy.com/

that led me to come up with a paper version for
all of us paper crafters out here.

I then drew a pattern, hand cut, inked, embellished
and put together in just a few easy steps.
No two are alike and they are so much fun to make.
You can use them on your scrapbooks, cards or
anywhere you want.
The pictures are a little dark, but I will take new ones.
Interested in buying??? Go to etsy or artfire to view.

http://camille1955.etsy.com/

http://camille1955.artfire.com/

I'm working on several more right now and should
have about 100 ready to go by Monday...
adopt one or more today!

package of 4 ($3.50)

a trip through flamingo road nursery...paradise!

2009-05-06T22:12:00.005-04:00

We took a stroll through the nursery on flamingo

road and couldn't believe how massive this place was!

It just went on & on with plants everywhere &

every type imaginable. Also a screen enclosure with

butterflies and all the plants they love. The smells

were heavenly and the colors...wow!

It is the kind of place you could spend an afternoon

taking in the sites & smells, eat & drink something

and then sit on one of the benches and just relax.

We saw lizards, birds, butterflies

in every color, waterfalls & fountains and so

much more. We picked up a couple new plants

for our butterfly garden and I took about 50

pictures...here are a few. Check this place out when

you get a chance. It's FREE to hang out...you

have to pay for the plants & garden items if you

want to take them home!

Lately I have been focused on gardening and

photography...noticed??? Love it!

Now if I could only turn my attention to jewelry making

and other crafts to sell on my websites...hmmmm :)

butterfly dreams

2009-05-02T22:34:00.005-04:00

These caterpillars (below) will one day be

beautiful butterflies. They are eating

the milkweed plant in my front yard. (above)

double click to find "pup" the dog!

milkweed plant

my day in the sun...covered with sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat!

2009-05-02T19:27:00.002-04:00

did some long over due yard work...fun!

how does my garden grow!

love the weeds!

bloomin' orchid

escargot crawling along the patio

it's a beautiful morning...

2009-05-02T08:23:00.004-04:00

Spring is in the air! Everything in the yard is in bloom!

basil, with a marigold and some flower seedlings
in a round terracotta container

bromeliad growing in a yellow & green crouton (sp)

ground orchid

a pretty little weed

plumeria, frangipani, white w/ yellow center
blossom cluster...
one of our favorite trees.
We have several pink, one yellow and
a couple of the white...we are on a quest to get
every color. The white has the best scent,
(my opinion). In Hawaii they use these flowers
for the lei's.
Now back to the business of health and well being.
I'm sure I'll find it out here.

health update 4/26/09

2009-04-26T23:03:00.002-04:00

not good...ended up at the hospital this morning,
trying a stronger antibiotic, also ear drops with
antibiotics in them. The infection has taken over my
entire head, ears, sinus, throat...not sure what it is,
but hopefully this will do the trick...please Lord!

hooray for hollywood...beach!

2009-04-25T20:03:00.004-04:00

We stayed at our very generous friend's beach condo for a few days
this past week (Sunday). Woke up at 3:00 a.m. on our first night
with an earache and a fever...went to the doctor (Monday)
in Plantation around 10:00 (ear infection, etc...)
to the pharmacy to start the antibiotics, back to the beach
for one more night and had to come home to recuperate on Tuesday,
but it got worse, in to the throat, chest, other ear...it's taking over!
After two days, doc change me to a z-pack, still not getting better
after four days, fever, chills, cough, stuffy...finally today (Saturday)
a little better. Hopefully by Monday when I finish the z-pack, I'll feel
better.
One good thing, we will return to the beach, to finish our "vacation"
at another time. In spite of it all, we still enjoyed just sitting and looking
out the window or on the balcony watching and listening...

...this is the day we left...rainy, but calm.
I took this thru the kitchen window

see the storm coming

gloomy, but pretty

rest and relaxation!

so pretty and warm, the water is an aqua color

fun in florida

2009-04-18T13:23:00.005-04:00

Rico has been blessed with a new job, starting
on April 27th, so we are enjoying a little local
R & R.

the bridge on the intracoastal waterway

make up your own title!

dragonfly

beautiful (Flanigan's backyard)

frolicking freely in the water

giovanni enjoying his ice pop

coconut palms (Ft. Lauderdale Beach)

giant "Killer" manta ray swimming way too close to us!

Maria & I were 1o feet away when we saw it and

we have never moved so fast getting out of the water!

He swam up and down the coast and frightening many

people...the say they are "harmless"...didn't

stay to find out! Double click to get a close-up!

bougainvillea

Flanigan's horse

We have one more week to enjoy some

free time...so I'm sure more pictures will follow!

family pics

2009-04-09T18:10:00.000-04:00

fun with the family

2009-04-09T18:02:00.000-04:00

fun in the garden

2009-04-09T17:52:00.002-04:00

a day in the life...

2009-03-15T22:50:00.002-04:00

sunset drive march 12th

a pretty shell on the beach

the shadow knows

sunrise on ft. lauderdale beach

glorious

Well, to start with, the election is over and as you may be picking up on, we are not celebrating.
We were not victorious, at least in the political sense. On a personal level, we are winners.
We've gone through many changes, emotions and revelations in the last few days. A sea of tears, waves of emotions and a spiritual awakening today at sunrise and throughout the day.
Anyhow...we will be fine. We talked about the last 35 years that we have known each other and the many changes we've gone through...wow...and we always get through it. So we know, with God's help, we can do anything.

Got out of the house early today(march 12) and watched the sunrise on Ft. Lauderdale beach.
We needed a day away, for peace and calm, R & R, and a chance to clear our
heads of all the clutter and just be...getting too heavy for ya??? I'm telling you
it was the prescription we needed...and it was free! We were in our element.
We felt like tourist on a vacation from a place who had never been to a beach.

Sunset...took an evening drive, west to
Alligator Alley...great end to a beautiful day
Instead of "The End"...we are saying "New Beginnings"

my unfinished altered book

2009-03-07T17:47:00.006-05:00

I just loved working on this last year in Melissa's

class at the Paper Niche. I had always wanted

to make one and Melissa was excellent at teaching

this class. I went off course and made mine tropical

instead of the ABC one she was teaching. I will

finish it one day, especially when I need the therapy!

Thanks Melissa! Everyone else, if you haven't tried

one, I highly recommend it.

VOTE MARCH 10TH IN PLANTATION!!!

2009-03-02T17:00:00.004-05:00

OK folks...we are down to the wire. If you are reading this

and live in Plantation, please go to your polling place and vote...

for RICO of course! Every vote counts!

We've heard of so many stories that candidates have lost

or WON by ONE VOTE!

vote vote vote vote vote vote

march 10 march 10 march 10

Thanks! :)

F.O.P. and Sun-Sentinel endorses RICO!

2009-02-17T13:25:00.003-05:00

This is such a great boost for
our campaign! The Plantation
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 42,
has endorsed Rico as the guy they
feel is most qualified for the job.
Yeah!!!
And the Sun-Sentinel editorial board
has endorsed him also, saying they
feel he is the strongest candidate for the job.
Yeah again!!!

my baby came home...ok, it's my camera!!!

2009-02-16T12:40:00.003-05:00

Just arrived by UPS today, my beautiful pink camera,
the case and the batteries, sent by a little angel named
Donna from Lady Lake, FL., just like she told me on
the phone. There are still honest caring people in the
world and she will be blessed for being one of them!
And thanks to my daughter Gina for loaning me her
camera while I waied for mine! And of course, our
dear Lord for hearing all our prayers.

something new...

2009-02-12T13:45:00.003-05:00

camille1955.artfire.com

camille1955.etsy.com

OK...so here's a new (to me) place to sell handmade / vintage / supplies.

I signed up with ARTFIRE yesterday as a supplement to ETSY.

I am looking at this like a real job...making things,

selling my excess supplies and any vintage pieces I have.

I have to give it 100% for it to work and take it seriously.

I am at my work table daily, either creating or gathering.

There are a few other communities out there to do this, but I've

researched these two and I'm giving them a whirl...we'll see.
Please visit both sites and let me know what you think.

*****THANKS*****

update on the camera story

2009-02-11T10:15:00.002-05:00

I finally spoke to my "new best friend" Donna,
who lives near Ocala, Fl., and she is sending my
camera UPS today. I was overwhelmed with joy.
The funny thing is, her daughter helped her look thru
the pictures and found a photo of "Green Dwellers"
grand opening flyer with her phone number on it,
called her and described some of my pics, and Mylene,
the owner put it all together that it was me...
and here we are! Thank God I take pictures of everything!
Thank you Donna and all the prayers (St. Anthony)
that were sent out for its safe return.
I know it is just an object, but it is very personal to me.
Oh happy day!

my faith has been restored!!!

2009-02-10T15:32:00.002-05:00

We received a phone call, ( message ) from a woman who found my camera!!!
I don't have the whole story ( or the camera yet ), but she said she has it
and we will meet up and I will get it back...oh happy happy joy joy!
I will take a picture of her and post it as soon as I get it. Please disregard any-
thing I said in a prior post! :)

boo hoo hoo :(

2009-02-05T13:30:00.003-05:00

I am a girl without a camera...
it was "stolen" from the Hard Rock casino
yesterday. Yes, it's my fault for leaving it at
one of the machines while I glazed over hitting
the buttons and winning. I went to sit next to
my sister-in-law and completely forgot to pick it
up and take it along. By the time I realized, maybe
15 minutes later...it was gone. I checked
lost & found/security,
and no one turned it in...they "stole" it.
I had every picture I've ever taken on there since my
kids gave it to me for Mother's Day last year and I really
loved it. It was pink and in a cute black case with palm trees
on it. I also had extra batteries in there and some of the
"re-elect Rico" pens & emery boards.
I hope when the thief looks through the pics and sees all of my
children & grandchildren, they have a heart and return it.
I guess I'm very optimistic and hopeful.
So...if you happen to anyone taking pictures with a pink camera, call me!

my "new" "temporary" work space

2009-02-02T21:04:00.004-05:00

Once again, I have spent days organizing my
bead "collection". However, this is the first
time I have labeled and color coded everything.
(My daughter Angela gave me the label maker
last year...thanks big "A").
This will help me to get my ETSY sale items ready,
put grab bags together, and make jewelry in a
relaxed way. Now, if I could only do this to the
other room in my house that has scrapbook &
rubber stamp supplies, I'd have it made.
"One day at a time"

work table and bead boxes

bead boxes and rolling carts

beading supplies like crimps, spacers
jump rings, ear wires... I love it!

beads, beads and more beads!

view from my table... I put the fish net up on
the window for some reason and I think I may
take it down.

I'm very proud of myself for doing this.
My body aches, but it was worth it.
I would sit down and make something, but I
don't want to mess it up!

Beads 4 Sale Beads 4 Sale

2009-01-29T17:36:00.003-05:00

Check out my ETSY site for beading supplies!

I have these great vintage beads that came

from a "little old lady" who worked in the

garment district in New York...really!

I will list more every day, so check back often!

camille1955.etsy.com

celine!

2009-01-24T10:06:00.003-05:00

WOW!!!
What a show she puts on.
We went last night to
AAA in Miami and we were
treated to a spectacular
performance by Celine Dion.
The energy, the voice, the
costumes changes and of course
I noticed her jewelry. She is
a true entertainer.

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy

2009-01-23T15:45:00.002-05:00

We went to see the show last night
at the Hard Rock and OMG!
It was amazing. The colors, costumes,
the actors, dancers, singers, etc.,
were spectacular. I was like a kid
in awe of the way they bend their bodies,
like pretzels and I still can't get my knee
to bend all the way back after surgery.
I would recommend it to everyone.
It was a Christmas gift from our friend, Bob.
Thanks again Bob!

Vote for Rico!!!

2009-01-21T08:54:00.003-05:00

As some of you may know, my husband, Rico is running for re-election

for the Plantation City Council. He has held this position for almost four

years and has does a tremendous job for our city (if i do say so myself).

above: Just a few pictures of what you will see all over Plantation!

check out his website: Campaign for Rico Petrocelli-ok

what's new?

2009-01-08T09:06:00.007-05:00

I am doing beading & jewelry making classes at the

Paper Niche. If you are in the area and want to take the classes

call 954-577-0999 or visit their blog: Paper Niche
and e-mail them for more info.

Hope to see you there or you can visit my ETSY shop:

Etsy :: camille1955 :: camille's creations

where in the coming weeks I will be listing more items,

including a beautiful lavender heart pendant and a lovely cross,

above, if I can part with it!

Check out the other classes at the Paper Niche for

scrapbooking, stamping, altered art and so much more.

See you there!!!

My new etsy.com account! So exciting!!!

2009-01-03T10:08:00.003-05:00

Etsy :: camille1955 :: camille's creations

I have finally set up an etsy account after
talking about it for about a year. I will be selling
my beaded jewelry, bead supplies and anything
else I can come up with that is handmade, supplies
for crafting (which I have tons of) or vintage.
Check it out and let me know what you think!

white beaded cross

2008-12-28T20:10:00.003-05:00

My latest beaded creation.

A white mixed bead cross that

looks very beachy to me.

Look for my jewelry class coming soon!

Pictures: Christmas Eve and more!

2008-12-28T19:46:00.004-05:00

above: me and my son-in-law, JD

below:
cousins-Andrew & Dylan
right:
sisters-Maria, Angela & Carla

below:

dylan making his "big eyes"

right:

Andrew next to his drawing

below:

Hayley, Grandpa Rico, Jecholiah & Austin

right:

Jecholiah, Uncle Dominic & Hayley

below:

Maria & Robert's 1st Christmas as newlyweds

right:

Scott & JD-brother-in-laws

Proud parents & grandparents to all of the above and more!

A few of them were camera shy, so there are about 10 missing.

beaded circle

2008-12-25T13:28:00.005-05:00

my latest creation...a beaded circle that doubles as a wreath for Christmas and a "circle of life", the rest of the year. My next one will be crystal or pink.

Paper Niche

2008-12-17T21:23:00.000-05:00

Just another note to let everyone know...
we at the Paper Niche are gearing up
for the new year with our Design Team and
all new & interesting classes. Look for updates...
Check our blog frequently and
also look for the website coming soon!

Paper Niche

Princess Salon

2008-12-17T20:45:00.001-05:00

Pictured below are my friends at
PRINCESS SALON
and my flower pens, which they
sell at their shop. Check out their
beautiful place & their wonderful
services.
They are very sweet ladies and
take great care of their customers.
You will be very pleased while being
pampered at this salon.
Tell them Camille sent you.

The pens smell great too!

Andra & Anca (Mother & Daughter)

What pretty pens!

So sweet!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

2008-12-15T12:05:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to wish everyone a
very Merry Christmas.
Love to all,
Camille & Rico
2008

check out the Paper Niche blog!

2008-12-08T19:11:00.000-05:00

paperniche.blogspot.com

Paper Niche or just click here

is this beautiful or what?

2008-12-07T19:14:00.000-05:00

a few new things

2008-11-30T22:53:00.000-05:00

While at home, still rehabilitating, I am
working on a few random items.

decorating a journal

a dress & purse card

more flower pens

card with flowers made from the inside
of an envelope. (recycling)

flower card

I have one more a item, a calendar, that isn't

finished yet. (Coming soon)

So that's it...nothing spectacular...just therapeutic!

family birthday party

2008-11-25T15:24:00.000-05:00

getting ready to sing "Happy Birthday" to Aidan.

Lisa cutting the cake (Aidan's mommy)

the cake!

Jecholiah holding J.R. (Dylan to the right)

Angela, Carla & Maria in the back, taking pictures.

Nine of the ten grandchildren are here.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

was my grandson, Aidan's

birthday party. Most of the

family was there along with Lisa's

neighbors & co-workers.

They had a bounce house, clown & face painter.

Great food and a good time.

pictures from my walk outside

2008-11-15T15:23:00.001-05:00

another picture of my cane! I'm obsessed!!!
(see post after this one)

pretty ground cover.

these are my neighbors flowers, not sure of
the name but they are bright & beautiful.

orchids growing in our grapefruit tree.
The tree is not doing well, but the orchids are.

little ants hard at work carrying a beetle.
I think it's Ringo...LOL

close up of the orchid

"pup"

bling bling on the cane

2008-11-15T14:47:00.000-05:00

I have progressed to walking with
a cane about 75% of the time.

So I sat down today and pulled out
all my self stick bling that I had and
started decorating my cane.

It's a little over the top, but I love it!

It really sparkles outside.

I think I am walking better now
that I'm blinged out!!! Who knows,
maybe this trend will catch on.

I can't remember if it was Krista or
Cary that suggested I do this...so thanks
to you both!

rico's campaign kick-off party

2008-11-14T13:29:00.000-05:00

We had a small fundraiser for Rico's re-election
(for plantation city council) in march '09.
It was great to be out of the house among friends.
Max has a great museum in Plantation, that
features many different artist, including himself.
Check it out sometime.
Thanks Max & Evelyn.

Rich Wagenheim, Rico,
Dr. Mike Morrison (pediatrician) &
his wife, Eva-lyn

me!

Max Shacknow's art museum in Plantation

Dr. Lee Tractenberg (chiropractor) & Rico

me, Bill Laystrom & Rico
notice the walker & the cane...

jesse & dominic

2008-11-02T12:38:00.000-05:00

My son, Dominic & his girlfriend, Jesse, went
to South Plantation's home coming dance
at Signature Grand last night. They had a ball.
Jesse was on the committee and set up the decorations
and everything for the event and Dom said it
looked great. What a cute couple!

50 days & 50 nights

2008-10-29T13:51:00.000-04:00

Well, it's been 50 days since
my knee replacement surgery
and it seems like 50 years!
I won't go in to the gory details
right now, but I just want to
get back to blogging, taking pictures
and creating things again,
along with everything else I did
before this "event".
That's all for now...

Hi !

2008-09-07T11:35:00.000-04:00

Getting ready for knee replacement
surgery on 9/10/08.
I won't have access to the Internet
for a while, but I hope to have good
news to share soon.
Please keep me in your prayers.
Thanks,
Camille
:)
camille5fl@aol.com

american idol concert

2008-08-29T11:10:00.000-04:00

outside the bank atlantic center

the winner, david cook

my boyfriend, david archeletta...LOL
oh, I hope I spelled his name right!

cute hairdo girl

I think this is the one from our area.
I'm so informed! LOL

It was a great concert and the seats were
amazing...upstairs, box seats in a private
area with a bathroom...gotta love it.
I had a terrific view...thanks bob.

night at the hard rock

2008-08-29T10:20:00.000-04:00

before we left for hard rock, I had 47 singles,
and a $10 coupon...

I came home with a $75 win, .04 cent ticket and
about $8 left over from the singles...
and we had a lot of fun!

back to school

2008-08-21T19:11:00.000-04:00

Our traditional "first day of school"
photo...Dominic reluctantly posed
for this on his way to Broward College,
which is now a four year school. So,
he'll be close to home while being educated.
Later that day his comment on school..
"college is hard". I guess after a long
hot summer, it's difficult to get back
into the swing of things.
Hang in there kid!

here comes the bride...

2008-08-21T17:51:00.001-04:00

Gina made cupcakes instead
because the storm delayed the
delivery of the cake to Publix.

archway (pillars) with the flowers
that Maria set up. It was so beautiful!

before the big event

Joey (Roberts brother) Robert, Maria & Gina

The happy couple: Mr. & Mrs. Yount

The cheese stands alone! LOL

leaving for their honeymoon in Orlando

the grooms family : The Marino's & Yount's:
Sandy, Joey, Tony & Stacy
with Maria & Robert

"you may now kiss the bride"

the brides parents: Camille (me) & Rico Petrocelli

Sisters: Angela, Carla, Maria, Gina & Lisa
Not pictured: their brother, Dominic (1st day
of college) he came later with the food!

It was a beautiful day. The change of plans due
to the weather didn't bother us at all. We set
everything up in the house and it was perfect!
Almost everyone wore black and/or white and
looked great. The tables were decorated with
flowers & candles and music played in the background.
We all had a good time eating, drinking champagne
and wishing the newlyweds our best.
They followed the storm up to Orlando where
they will honeymoon and hopefully get a few
days of sunshine.
Congratulations to Maria & Robert!

...and they lived happily ever after!

wedding still on!

2008-08-18T09:10:00.002-04:00

Maria's bouquet

Well it looks like we are getting a storm.
Dominic's first day of college, cancelled.
The wedding plans are still on, a little damp,
and somewhat hindered, but on. The few
things left to do, can be done inside, but
the shopping for last minute things,
may be tough. Well, at least Maria & Robert
will have a great story to tell their kids!

our 32nd anniversary

2008-08-17T19:05:00.000-04:00

Rico found these nightstands
at Baer's Furniture and surprised
me for our anniversary on August 15.
He knew I would love them...he was right.
Below is how they look in our room.
Bad photo...looks like I'm leaning
or something.

discovery!

2008-08-13T20:42:00.000-04:00

A couple of week ago, by accident, I found something very interesting...right above, at the top of the screen...look up!
Above the header is the blogger symbol, then a space to search,then SEARCH BLOG, then FLAG BLOG, after that is NEXT BLOG. I clicked on that and it took me to a blog I had never seen before. I clicked again, and again, etc... I went all over the world in every language and so many different types of blogs, it was amazing! When I have time, I just click away and go on a world wide traveling adventure. Some of you may have known this, but if you were like me, it was quite a surprise. Just wanted to share the fun!
Please let me know what you think!

wedding in a week

2008-08-13T19:59:00.002-04:00

On Wednesday, August 20, 2008, my daughter

Maria & her fiance, Robert are getting married.

It's a mid-week, daytime occasion because it

is their special date. It will be a quaint affair

with just the immediate family, short & sweet.

We are just about ready. I will post the pictures

after. Above is the gazebo where they will take

their vows (weather permitting), then back to

my house for a (brunch) reception.

The party favors for the guest, vanilla candles

covered with vellum. raffia, flowers & rhinestones.

I just like this picture... it has nothing

to do with the wedding.

pyramid boxes

2008-08-11T12:16:00.000-04:00

Opened up, they are about 12" x 12" and make
great boxes for gift cards, large jewelry pieces,
and so much more. Many people use them as
party favors. I've had orders for
weddings, birthdays, baby/wedding showers etc...
The holiday prints will be available soon.
They look amazing on the party table.

I make them by hand (not a die-cut)
and line them so they are very sturdy.

These boxes are one of my
specialty items. I have been making
them for over 12 years.
These (above) are the x-tra large size and
also come in small, medium, & large.
The small & medium look great on the
Christmas tree as an ornament (with a
secret gift inside)!

I worked on these
at the crop last night and now
I just need to assemble with
ribbon and make a matching tag.

I hope to sell these on "etsy" along
with jewelry, flower pens and a few
other handmade items.

if you cannot leave a comment here, please e-mail me @

2008-08-11T11:08:00.000-04:00

camille5fl@aol.com

"The Paper Niche" employee crop

2008-08-10T22:46:00.001-04:00

pre-food & drink!
Later came the Sangria,
which I had a few glasses of!
Tammy cooked the best stuff for us! Yummy!
Taco's, chicken, and all the fixins'.
Rhonda brought the Margarita's. Oh yeah!

before the crop...

then there were 9 of us.
Tammy, Rhonda, Krista, Charlene,
Melissa, Joanie, Bonita, Leah and me (Camille)

the best Sangria (I think that how it's
spelled)...who cares, it was great!

all the busy bees, plus we had a little celebration
for Melissa (due next month)

Krista worked all night on this album. Notice
four drinks in front of her...hummmmmmm?
No wonder she looks so happy!

We all relaxed and enjoyed ourselves and even
managed to get some projects finished. I made about
a dozen pyramid boxes (I'll take a picture tomorrow).

We missed Laurie, Kelley, Cary and Barbie...maybe next time.
Thanks Tammy & Rhonda.

wow!

2008-08-09T21:33:00.001-04:00

this was on the pump before we pulled up and

I thought how crazy that looks! I only spend

around $40, so to see this was shocking!

another surprise party

2008-08-09T20:19:00.001-04:00

Betty & her daughter's...they really surprised her!
Hats, feathers, necklaces, and boa's are available
for everyone to wear and buy, if you'd like.

champagne & tea...we put sugar in both...
went down real easy! whoa!

birthday girl

a very happy Betty (crying & laughing)

this time it was Betty's, at a tea room in Davie
called "British Marketplace/Let's have tea",
very quaint and lots of fun!
They served champagne, tea, little
sandwiches, fruit cups and cookies,
all in a room decorated with tea pots,
vintage tea cups, British stuff and unique
finds. A great time was had by all.
Betty was very happy and surly surprised.
The place smelled great and we found out it
was Pomegranate sachets. I bought two of them!
Now my car & house smell wonderful.
This would be a good place to have a little party,
baby/bridal shower or just meet for tea.

healing waters and peaceful paradise

2008-08-05T19:09:00.001-04:00

our favorite table

back door wreath

make shift bird bath (fake bird)

real bird bath

thanks for the umbrella, rebeca

outside view of bathroom window

the "womb"

Now, more than ever, my pool & back yard is
my oasis.
On September 10, 2008,
I am having knee replacement surgery.
The pool is the only place I can move freely
with minimal pain, to prepare for this.
Today, I was in & out all day, swimming, running,
stretching and floating.
Ahh...pure heaven.
I folded the laundry outside,
filled the birdbaths up with clean water, and took these
pictures of my oasis!

my new bag

2008-08-05T18:53:00.000-04:00

For a few months now I have been searching
www.ebay.com , www.etsy.com , along with
a few stores and some patterns to sew my own,
for a hobo, slouch, subway type purse/tote bag.
I found this last week at Wal-Mart and it will do
just fine. The only thing it's missing are pockets on the
inside for all my stuff. It has gussets and opens up so
wide that I think I can carry a baby in there!

I love the colors and fabrics in this
patchwork (browns, cranberry, taupe, etc.)

It reminds me of some scrapbook paper I've seen.
It comes in other colors along with solids...
great deal for $13.

some of my favorite places to go

2008-08-01T14:35:00.000-04:00

Webby's is now right behind Publix on
Cypress & 69th Ave in Plantation.
Great home style food, cooked to order in a
friendly atmosphere.
Pub side opening soon..."where everybody
knows your name". The best neighborhood
place in town. Look for the daily specials.

Webby & Rico

split pea soup...homemade

grilled pork chops with terryaki...yum
--------------------------------------------------

Stamp Shack...(formerly Stamping Wild).
Lynn has opened in Ft. Lauderdale to continue
doing what she loves.

www.stamplauderdale.com

--------------------------------------------------

Princess Salon
5227 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, Fl. 33317
954-797-5354
Anca & Andra
mani, pedi, facials, waxing, etc.
clean place, nice people

---------------------------------------------------

of course the Paper Niche!

---------------------------------------------------

I'll list a few more places as I think of them!

new "green" shop in Plantation

2008-07-26T11:37:00.000-04:00

Mylene in her new shop, standing by the recycled
glass display. It's a must see place. She has some of
the most unique items for the home and personal
use that I have ever seen. She even has a pet section...
ALL GREEN!

Grand opening :
5215 West Broward Blvd.
Plantation, Fl. 954-533-2295
info@greendwellers.com
www.GreenDwellers.com

A few things that I picked up.
Naturally, I bought the recycled paper (heart shaped)
called "Ellie Pooh" ... and just as the name
implies...elephant dung...cleaned and
recycled, of course!
Stop by and say hello.

After that, go by the Paper Niche in Plantation
and see what's new there.
10089 Cleary Blvd.
Plantation, Fl. 33324
954-577-0999

before & after

2008-07-23T09:39:00.000-04:00

We have a "spare" room in the house that had
become a storage room. Instead of being embarrased,
I decided to share! Please do not judge...LOL

After many months of procrastinating, my
daughters, Gina & Maria, (used to be their room)
came over to help me sort through all this clutter.
Dominic was the strong box mover and he hauled
many items to my car to be taken to Goodwill, as
well as lots of garbage, and a portion going to the
Historical Society Gift Shop in Plantation.
This was like therapy and also physically
exhausting...but worth it. It took us two days
with just a few more things to finish today.
We made a trip to Goodwill in the afternoon yesterday
and the rest will go today! FREEDOM!

arg...what was I thinking saving all this stuff?

so nice!

a bunch of junk!

I am taking the fake headboard out today

a mountain of stuff!

peace & tranquility...now I can buy some pretty
bed quilts and pillows...hey, I may move in here!

laurie's surprise party!

2008-07-20T18:31:00.000-04:00

It was Laurie's (Paper Niche) 55th birthday and
her best friend, Fran, surprised her with family
and friends at Brio Tuscan Grille for brunch,
in Pembroke Pines.
It was fantastic. She was so surprised, she laughed
and cried at the same time.
The food was great, Fran read a funny poem that
she wrote and we all said a little something to
the birthday girl.
A good time was had by all.

These were the place cards we took home,
cute metal purse/frames.

this is what has kept my hands busy

2008-07-19T08:15:00.002-04:00

strands of waxed linen tied around my neck

strands with beads just hanging around

close up of those beads

soap dispenser

another view

eyeglass chains

our new family friend

2008-07-17T08:56:00.001-04:00

This gnome was a gift to Dominic
for graduation. He plans on taking
it everywhere with him and taking
pictures of their adventure together.

We haven't "gnamed" him yet.
Any suggestions?

my house cleaning challenge

2008-07-14T12:33:00.000-04:00

OK, house work is not one of my favorite things to do,

however, it must be done or you will see me on the

news with 100 cats and garbage up to my ears.

So, I forge ahead and and I just do it!

Here's my challenge for myself. Every day I clean and

reorganize a drawer, cabinet or closet. It could be one

nightstand or kitchen drawer, a bathroom closet, or some

awful chore, like cleaning the grout in the shower

(today's job, completed). This may take a year or so to

comeplete since I do this along with the laundry,

cooking, shopping and all the regular stuff I do, but

at least it doesn't overwhelm me. I guess I am NOT

a desperate housewife, but a domestic goddess as

Roseanne used to say!

what the flock?

2008-07-11T14:26:00.001-04:00

These cards are store bought and... flocked!

That's right...flocked!

I added the bling and they are ready to go.

Add a flower pen and you have a great gift!

it's a flower...it's a pen!

2008-07-11T08:15:00.001-04:00

garden of beading

2008-07-10T13:15:00.002-04:00

Every other Thursday, the ladies from the Plantation
Woman's Club come to my house to bead.
They are making beautiful jewelry.
Check out the pictures below.

janet made a great necklace for her friend

gloria made a classic black & white number

edie went for the autumn colors...nice

dorothy made earrings (look close at the box)

gail made a bracelet for herself & her daughter

still awake

2008-07-08T02:09:00.001-04:00

This is Maria's new tote...I love it!
The straps are bead chips!
(it has nothing to do with the story below)

well, I did get something done...
made Rico his lunch for tomorrow,
organized some paper, filled a scrapbook
with printed paper ( to be scrapped later),
moved a folding table to start setting up for
my bead class on Thursday, sent a couple of e-mails,
checked a blog that I found yesterday and I think
that's it...nothing worth taking a picture of, but
mission accomplished anyway.
I may attempt sleep again...I wish I wasn't such a big chicken
to go swimming alone at night, because that's what I want to do.
I guess a bath will have to do.

greetings from florida

November 2011

greetings from florida: New classes at Amy's Beads in Plantation#links#links#links#links

New classes at Amy's Beads in Plantation

back to blogging...and what I've been up to

flower girl

hello again!

online newspaper...

facebook & other things

major decision...

party on paper niche...

bzzzzzzzz

my birdies had a FIESTA NIGHT!!!

a few new photos & projects

melissa o's "love birds" card

"Calling all Crafters" Martha Stewart winners!

Michael's arts & crafts and JoAnn's...big sale!

a day of creativity...my favorite kind of day!

toga party!

they are taking over and I'm obsessed!

check out the Paper Niche's new website!

I won!!! I won!!!

SURPRISE!!!

my new bird collection

flip flop embellishments

it's a gaggle of owls

featured artist (me) on a blog from Australia

high five!

CIAO WHO???

new healthy products for sale:

my new owl collection

a trip through flamingo road nursery...paradise!

butterfly dreams

my day in the sun...covered with sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat!

it's a beautiful morning...

health update 4/26/09

hooray for hollywood...beach!

fun in florida

family pics

fun with the family

fun in the garden

a day in the life...

new beginnings

my unfinished altered book

VOTE MARCH 10TH IN PLANTATION!!!

F.O.P. and Sun-Sentinel endorses RICO!

my baby came home...ok, it's my camera!!!

something new...

update on the camera story

my faith has been restored!!!

boo hoo hoo :(

my "new" "temporary" work space

Beads 4 Sale Beads 4 Sale

celine!

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy

Vote for Rico!!!

what's new?

My new etsy.com account! So exciting!!!

white beaded cross

Pictures: Christmas Eve and more!

beaded circle

Paper Niche

Princess Salon

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

check out the Paper Niche blog!

is this beautiful or what?

a few new things

family birthday party

pictures from my walk outside

bling bling on the cane

rico's campaign kick-off party

jesse & dominic

50 days & 50 nights

Hi !

american idol concert

night at the hard rock

back to school

here comes the bride...

wedding still on!

our 32nd anniversary