Tacky Jack's was a total success!!!

OMGOSH....I have never smiled so much in my life. OK...well...perhaps I have, but it's been a very long time to have smiled as much as I did yesterday and it made my face actually hurt. In a good way though, a VERY good way. ^_^

My pieces were liked by all and even a bit of oohing and ahhing going on. That to me, as an artist, is the greatest compliment...when others truly like your work. I'm feeling like this is just the beginning of a very good relationship with Tacky Jack's and this quirky artist.

The displays should be up by the first of next week and rest assured that I will be popping in and taking some photos to share. There are going to be some really great works by some really talented artisans in our area.

While waiting to meet with Tara, I discovered that Tacky Jack's isn't just a place to eat and shop. During the summer months Tuesday thru Friday's, they have some things a going on. What things ya ask? Well, let me tell ya.

Tuesdays: Hands on Habitat 

(Free for ALL ages. 11am-12pm)

This is a day of fun and learning.

You will learn about our ecosystem

(and boy do we have an interesting one)

You'll get to interact with some of the

animals that live here, thanks to the

great folks at our little zoo that could.

Other sponsors for this day will be

Gulf State Park Nature Center

Ocean Camp

Down under dive shop

Wednesday: Art al fresco

(Fee:Child and Adult prices based on what's being offered)

11am-12pm

What could be more fun than creating new works of

art? Well...not much if ya ask me..hehe Some of the

events going on will be painting, clay work and yesterday

there was a class of Ductigami goin on. FUN!!

RSVP is required for this day, space is limited.

Oh yeah...the fee will included supplies needed

for the event AND lunch. YUM!!

Thursday: Coast 360 Beach Games

WOOT WOOT!!!

(Free for ages 6-11 years.11am til 12pm)

Have a fun loving competitive edge? Come play then.

Relay races, challenges and brain teasers galore.

Prizes for winners and all participants get free lunch.

(that's makes everyone a WINNER)

Parents won't be left out...they can play in a game

of water balloon dodgeball...hehe

Friday: OBF (Oyster Bake Fridays)

(11am til 4pm)

Come and enjoy some delicious oysters made right

in front of you and "Umm Umm Ummm" grilled to perfection.

There will be LIVE music, Corn hole, sand pile, FUN and games

for the whole gang.

Start your weekend early!!!!

See what a great place Tacky Jack's is? Make sure you stop by when you come down to visit. Ya know ya want to!!! 

The Chazman talked me into lunch there and OMGOSH, talk about being full and happy, happy afterwards. I soooo went off my diet but HEY, I can cheat every once in a while, ri iight? We had one of their famous appetizers, Mexican garbage. This big, ole pile of goodness makes a meal....believe me it does and DID!!

Yummy!!

Before any one ask....NOOO, I'm not a spokesperson for Tacky Jack's...HAHAHAHA....but I do love the place and I sincerely hope that when given the opportunity that YOU will come and find out for yourself what a FUN place this is.

Until next time...........Hugs,

Regi

1-2-3 little boxes

As I told ya'll yesterday, I was working on a pair of smaller barefoot sandals for my niece's birthday. It was actually on Monday but her party will be this Friday. The Chazman is excited about it because it's at an arcade and pizza joint. My sister laughs and calls it a casino for kiddos. *Gulp*...guess I better have lots of quarters ready!! Wait....Hold UP...is my 11 year old going to a casino before I ever even get to go to one. I guess he is and might be a good thing. I don't know if I could walk away from machines that promised me money!!

OK OK I'm getting way off what this post was suppose to be about.....hehe. So easily distracted I am. I was talking about Banana's gifts. I did get the sandals completed and added a bracelet and one of my shell necklaces too. I think she will be quiet happy with her grown up jewelry pieces.

I made some of my paper gift boxes to put each item in. I so love making these boxes. Remember that I posted a how to on these if you want to make some yourself. I cut these out so they could be stacked together and make a gift tower. The smallest one is 6 inches...the next 8 inches and the bottom 10 inches.
They are all tied together with some of the hemp rope and a tiny natural shell and gift card placed on top.

Now....we just have to patiently wait for Friday to get here. So happy that the Chazman looks at the calendar himself these days and I won't be hearing 24/7 "Is it time yet"??

Until next time...........Hugs,
Regi

Tomorrow's the BIG day!!

Tomorrow is the BIG day and I'm so excited. Today was suppose to be the BIG day but I was feeling a wee bit puny.....BUT still excited. We thought it best if we waited a day so that I didn't bring any unwelcomed guest along...hehe  I so don't want to make anyone ill especially at Tacky Jack's, eh?

Tara made a great meeting time (as in 12ish) which means after we meet, the Chazman and I can grab us some lunch. Yeppers, lunch at Tacky Jack's. Mexican garbage....YUM!!!

Since I'm hoping that this will only be the first of many orders that will be placed by the gift shop, I have been very busy designing. I told ya'll in my past post that Tacky Jack's has the mural of the manatees on their elevator shaft and that had me thinking of making a clay charm to use with the shell necklaces. Here's one of the manatee charms along with another clay charm I made. Footprints...."Keep those toes in the sand".

While I was waiting for these to bake and cool I worked on some more barefoot sandals. I will get them listed in my Etsy shop hopefully in a few days. If YOU do macrame and know how to do the simple twisted square knot and switch knot, then I will be more than happy to share my design pattern with you. I have been keeping a log with photos and details.

Natural polished hemp rope, wooden beads, bone beads,quill beads and natural shells

Natural polished hemp rope, wooden beads, glass beads, dragon egg (ceramic bead..hehe) 

Natural polished hemp rope, tiny glass beads, medium glass beads, Howlite fish beads

I'm working on a pair for my 9 year old niece and will get those and her other gifts posted tomorrow. It was her birthday yesterday and when I called to wish her a Happy Birthday she said that she wanted some of my jewelry. Big girl pieces not baby ones....hehe!! I guess she is growing up, yes?

Until next time...............Hugs,

Regi