The pretty birds are out twittering and chirping and gathering bugs to eat. Yum, well it is to them anyway. Soon the beautiful dragon flys will be out. I love watching them flit around with their iridescent colors gracefully dancing around like they do. Now when they are out they come pretty close to me and like they are saying hi Annette, what's up with you? If the could talk that is. When I mow the back yard, whizzing by in the riding lawn mower I do wear goggles in the summer just in case we have a collision. Not that I go that fast on the lawn mower mind you, but you know that could hurt being hit by bug in the eye.
There is one bug that I want to have no contact with, the bees. I know they are good for us pollinating the flowers and building their little hives and making honey for us. Well, not the killer bees which when we lived in Seminole there were instances of those nasty ill tempered things attacking and killing small animals . I have gotten more and more allergic to them as I get older to the extent that benadryl and I are best of friends. An exterminator once told me that cold fingernail polish remover poured on the bite, be it mosquito, bee, scorpion any sting and it will remove the pain and swelling. Well that is a bit of news that works 100% guaranteed. I have used that treatment many times.
In taking my Crazy Quilt class we have learned to make bees. Cute little things and so habit forming to make. These bees I don't mind at all and will add a wonderful touch to many things. I purchased some clear, yellow and black beads and after a few minutes one of these little cuties appear.
Here are 11 of them that I made last night, their feelers, antennas or I call them antlers are a tad long maybe not sure. I really haven't look at them that close.
Each little bee is a tad different but they don't seem to mind nor do I. Looks like they off in flight here. Well a few are flying against the crowd but guess they don't want to go where the others are.
There you go and thanks for stopping by to see what is going on in my world today. Have a safe and fun 4th of July . xoxoxox
I see you have been beesy. (sorry)They are so cute aren't they?
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Pat
Loving your fab bees...........my mother has made dragonflies in much the same way and they were fabulous as well. Annette x
ReplyDeletereally love your bead bees...but i dont like things that swarm...i can tolerate bees..JUST but not the dreaded wasps....oh im not kean on either but i would love these critters as you so fondly called them lol!!!! fab ....hug sassyxxx
ReplyDeleteThese are just darling!!
ReplyDeleteCute as a bee in a rug or is it a bug in a rug, anyway, so sweet & cute, just like you my friend!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and i think i told u i just finished reading The Secret Life of Bees lol and i love that they are different as it should be ...
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Just a few minutes to finish a bee like that?? I wouldn't know where to start, but they are exquisite, lovely work. I bet you are having a blast creating all your beautiful things :-)) XX
ReplyDeleteDear Annette love your little bees, they are so beautifully made-
ReplyDeleteHugs Anni
These bees are absolutely adorable :)
ReplyDeleteHi Annette. These are fabulous. Beading is a passion of mine aftter watercolours painting. So great to see so many wonder beady bees. Enjoy your weekend. Laura x
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