The Hive F-Bees Facebook Friend Link Up

Link Up HereThought it would be fun to start a Hive F-Bee Facebook Friends Link Up. Most of us probably have Facebook Fan Pages and thought this would be a good way that we can link up on Facebook by supporting with a "LIKE" of each other's fan pages.

Here's how it works . . . add your Facebook Fan Page Link below! When you click on the link below it will take you to a page where you can type in your Facebook Fan Page and enter your Facebook Fan Page direct link. Please be sure to enter the correct link so we can find your page and "Like" you back and don't forget to leave a comment on the Facebook Page so we know you've been there!
If you haven't joined The Hive yet...join here! 

Click Here to LINK UP!  

Lively Lucy Mop Top Needs Your Vote!

By day I work on the product development of dolls for Charisma Brands.  It's an amazing and fun job and so rewarding to see the results of planning, development and production in creating collectible porcelain, vinyl, and resin dolls for all ages! 
So I'm sending out an Open Call for your help by Voting for our amazing dolls!  We have 5 special dolls that are in the running for a DAE award.  If you get a chance (voting ends July 14) please hop on over and vote for our Adora Belle Lively Lucy!   She's on a quest to follow in her DOTY award winning sister's footsteps, Adora Belle-Ruella Raspberry.   
It's easy to vote!  Just click on the link VOTE HERE for Lively Lucy.  It will take you right  to the page that she is featured on.  Click on the 10 stars and that's it! Simple! 

Adora Belle Lively Lucy thanks you and we thank you at Marie Osmond-Charisma! 

...and if you love dolls check out all of our fun collectible treasures on our websites:

http://www.charismabrands.com/
http://www.paradisegalleries.com/

Still feel like voting? 
Here's the links for the other beautiful dolls that are in the running for Dolls Awards of Excellence.  We'd love to have you vote for them as well.
Tutti Fruity

Hope for Haiti - Emmanuel & Johanna

Nischi

Happy Teddy

Masquerade! An Adventure in the Art of Disguise

The Inspiration!

 First Masked Adventure!

A few weeks ago I attended the Rose Bowl Flea Market along with my daughter, husband and good friend, BJ.  While we were walking the grounds we came across a booth that was selling vintage masks that had been created with antique lace, buttons, trims, etc.  My daughter and I were very intrigued by the masks and so decided that we would try our hand at making a reproduction with a twist that made it all ours.  The slideshow is a collection of the process and starts out with the photo that inspired us.

With the first mask complete we definitely have ideas for more fun creations and will be on the look out for some true vintage lace, button, trims, etc. that will make them even more special.  Hope you enjoy this little Masquerade . . . an adventure in the Art of Disguise!

"Masquerade"

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Introducing Pop Art Minis "Hallo" Season Delights Collection

Jolly Jack-O-Lanterns

Jolly Jack-O-Lanterns smiling so bright

Come out and play under the starry moonlight

Soon there will be others that will join us here

For Halloween is our favorite time of year! 

"Hallo" Seasonal Delights Collection

Jack-o-lanterns, Witches, Black Cats and Fun Frights

Witchie Poo ACEO

Watch for more designs coming soon to our

Pop Art Minis Zazzle Store!

T-shirts, Posters, Mousepads, Keychains, and  MORE!

American Pastimes! Burgers on the Run! In & Out a Cool American Burger Joint

The In and Out of an American Burger Joint

If you live in Arizona, California, Nevada or Utah I'm sure you know about and have probably enjoyed a famous burger from the In and Out Burger franchise!  I moved her about 10 years ago and was quickly introduced to these amazing grilled burgers...maybe even better than the true backyard bbq style...jmo.  So as we celebrate the b-day of America I thought it would be fun to do a post about this

American Burger Joint. 

So here goes...

There's several ways to order your burger at In and Out.  I'm a pretty straight forward burger person when I partake and that means, single with cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickle and maybe a drop of mayo. 

But for some more adventurous and those that have a bigger appetite there's a whole secret burger order language.  Here's the secret menu...although not so secret...they put it out there for you! The secret part just makes it more intriguing (great marketing!) 

So what do all these Secret Menu burgers look like?  Feast your eyes . . .

Double Meat - pretty straight forward

Grilled Cheese (with everything)

The 3x3 (you need a big appetite for this one)

4x4 (This is the BIGGIE!)

Protein Style

And last, but not least . . . .Animal Style

So if you haven't had a chance to enjoy one of these amazing burgers it's a must the next time your in the neighborhood!  And the fries ain't bad either!

Here's a link to where you can find In and Out Burgers an American Burger Joint!

Oh, and if you're not doing your own grilling today they are OPEN!

Want the background? The History behind these great burgers? Check it out here!

The Sketchbook Project

So Cool...easy to do and a chance to be a part of art history and a traveling show!

Check out all the details and join the art-venture!

Thousands of sketchbooks will be exhibited at galleries and museums as they make their way on tour across the country. After the tour, all sketchbooks will enter into the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library, where they will be barcoded and available for the public to view.

Anyone - from anywhere in the world - can be a part of the project. To participate and have us send you a sketchbook that will go on tour! Start Here!

Sign up by: Oct. 31st, 2010

Postmark book by: January 15th, 2011

Tour starts: March, 2011

I'm definitely up for this! How about you?

Pop Art Minis - Playful Puppies Collection!

"The Playful Puppy Collection"

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 The Pop Art Minis Playful Puppies Collection is growing by leaps and bounds. 7 puppies and counting. Sharing a little slideshow of the Puppy Love! Check out our Zazzle Store for t-shirts, mousepads, posters and more featuring the Playful Puppies!