tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30130642148234762542024-03-14T09:54:32.470-07:00Shanigan's Bead ShenanigansJeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-57804453365925723792011-12-10T10:26:00.000-08:002011-12-10T10:43:26.792-08:00It's been forever....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Sw1nJi1_9KmQkSurgxs_48evvQ6RaPuesQUerIoPgOXGfesnXbSBRCh0XCYGZLP89obrVJVRXR1qdk4t-PxbkflIOCVmn7PgtvPhfu-fLOq406GnIx5aqqt4vrjT9-6htVAbEkR6YF7Y/s1600/DSCN0345.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684570919194940706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Sw1nJi1_9KmQkSurgxs_48evvQ6RaPuesQUerIoPgOXGfesnXbSBRCh0XCYGZLP89obrVJVRXR1qdk4t-PxbkflIOCVmn7PgtvPhfu-fLOq406GnIx5aqqt4vrjT9-6htVAbEkR6YF7Y/s400/DSCN0345.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Yikes, it's been forever since I last posted here! In any case, it was a wonderful summer cruising Alaskan waters on the Holland America <em>Amsterdam.</em> That ship actually docked in Anchorage, so I got to see family every 2 weeks most of the summer. I hope I'm on it again during this upcoming summer.<br /></div><br /><div>After the cruising season, the family went on a vacation to Las Vegas and Grand Canyon, where I also had a chance to visit with my friend Mike Ann again. Since then I've been enjoying being home and winter in Alaska. I haven't done much beading yet, but I'm beginning to feel the urge and inspiration. So soon...</div>This year I'm organizing beaded ornaments with a bird theme--rather than beaded squares--for the breast cancer auction in June. The B&BMag folks have taken on the squares with my knowledge and blessing. More info about my ornament project on my web site.<br /><br /><br /><div>Recently, I pulled out my polymer clay and designed and made a couple of Alutiiq Christmas tree ornaments. This is a photo of one--an Alutiiq hunting visor.</div><br /><br /><div>Happy holidays and a wonderful new year!</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-84666899595510415552011-04-28T18:18:00.000-07:002011-04-28T18:27:54.902-07:00BC bead quilts done!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYlwvohJquuLSyiByjSSgWgyI04VxZGCOYDyqcW_7Npx2LmZHlKsFvQKlck1NzF9BWojkbtME8zANwWqE-gki6_jqPT-QwEVCZOyk_Yed1bVKhOCQqecSiiSoh5uJsrXB-DHER3vasHCN/s1600/BC2011+4dpi.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 386px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600810590980646482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYlwvohJquuLSyiByjSSgWgyI04VxZGCOYDyqcW_7Npx2LmZHlKsFvQKlck1NzF9BWojkbtME8zANwWqE-gki6_jqPT-QwEVCZOyk_Yed1bVKhOCQqecSiiSoh5uJsrXB-DHER3vasHCN/s400/BC2011+4dpi.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Hurray, the BC beaded quilts are finished and shipped off to the Bead & Button folks in Milwaukee!!! I'm seriously thinking that this was my last year for the beaded quilts. The quilts have taken a good chunk of my life over the past 7 years and will have raised around $20,000 for breast cancer research. I think my Mom would be proud to be the inspiration. But life is about change and it's time to move on to something else. I find that I really haven't designed NEW beadwork in at least 4 years; I think it's time to get back to that. And travel a bit more, probably through my cruise-ship job.</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-50214074501878216612011-01-18T18:47:00.000-08:002011-01-18T18:51:34.571-08:00Amber Hoard finished<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DOUoCUQSDH3a9oglGbpdGGhgd1F771wcxC2Iki74lL_zgseiLWUUSsIHI_2QYVcH2ekvXOAKhbuNth2_WiG5JnDoLwLwpljBeKRKDo7R0Pll6LHLKbndJ7Xa4HxJRyTYushyphenhyphenCpBX49hD/s1600/AmberHoard.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563724026884884562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DOUoCUQSDH3a9oglGbpdGGhgd1F771wcxC2Iki74lL_zgseiLWUUSsIHI_2QYVcH2ekvXOAKhbuNth2_WiG5JnDoLwLwpljBeKRKDo7R0Pll6LHLKbndJ7Xa4HxJRyTYushyphenhyphenCpBX49hD/s400/AmberHoard.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Here's a photo of the finished Amber Hoard Necklace. I finished it right before I left for the cruises in New Zealand/Australia, but didn't have time to post a photo then. I'm home for just a couple of days, then leave for a family vacation until February 1.</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-41136637530429344232010-11-15T13:21:00.000-08:002010-11-15T13:28:58.743-08:00Latest work on Amber Hoard...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpaRI9Al6X-2ioId4BaS-quT5ljV7YKV87MuKAEXTnlL_Pq3fnFxvAMqqHAIrCzB0zYJwPRfbWda9XmaMa-wT_eWpNF9VxemIv5mYspHbPBt4C2lqTdJfdl8eyxNPgP2e6BCqTVpO8wdH/s1600/AmberHoard3sm.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539891481693645858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpaRI9Al6X-2ioId4BaS-quT5ljV7YKV87MuKAEXTnlL_Pq3fnFxvAMqqHAIrCzB0zYJwPRfbWda9XmaMa-wT_eWpNF9VxemIv5mYspHbPBt4C2lqTdJfdl8eyxNPgP2e6BCqTVpO8wdH/s400/AmberHoard3sm.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I've worked on my Amber Hoard necklace as time allowed over the past week or so. Finally, I'm finished with one side. Photo attached. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have had some exciting news; there's a good chance that I may be going to New Zealand/Australia in December for a 6-week gig as travel guide on the HAL cruise ship Volendam!! Yowza! What fun! Needless to say, I have to get this necklace done so I can wear it in the Land of Oz/Kiwi-Land.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Also I need to start sewing BC squares together, as I have received enough now to get started.</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-40649731315408186832010-11-10T13:05:00.000-08:002010-11-10T13:10:39.851-08:00Some progress...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8KvnUw5gxrKSUOPVmv2d8-bbJ9koMhyH2DOyppPViIWQBgUzn4-M0aLVe6-Eygw8ziMOAwBH_KfSgnvxoP682gXz61lYcp7WnqQbCs2dyt2f75V9qNIkuENAjJnP1L4rxuuHZre3npDhJ/s1600/AmberHoard2sm.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 380px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538031440370349282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8KvnUw5gxrKSUOPVmv2d8-bbJ9koMhyH2DOyppPViIWQBgUzn4-M0aLVe6-Eygw8ziMOAwBH_KfSgnvxoP682gXz61lYcp7WnqQbCs2dyt2f75V9qNIkuENAjJnP1L4rxuuHZre3npDhJ/s400/AmberHoard2sm.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I've been working on the amber necklace a few moments here and there, mostly during TV time, and have made some progress on one side. It's still a bit of a "work in progress" as I design it in my mind as I bead, but I think I'm getting there; it seems like the vision is jelling anyhow.</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-42265972375911691002010-11-06T06:40:00.000-07:002010-11-06T06:53:17.521-07:00Started some new beadwork...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvM7V6h9xAK5pJ6QL_Yx2RmGs9PA943_clSRRWq3a37iiQqlvXsTRFzI9nT_Xc3ghY4j0uqhYiURSYpTSMPX8pgHp8ilXiXoLtyT3aoeFBK_CIQTxLU-NVvg4ymX4irro2ZmQkqhOdM-Q/s1600/AmberHoard1sm.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 339px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536434275853968402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvM7V6h9xAK5pJ6QL_Yx2RmGs9PA943_clSRRWq3a37iiQqlvXsTRFzI9nT_Xc3ghY4j0uqhYiURSYpTSMPX8pgHp8ilXiXoLtyT3aoeFBK_CIQTxLU-NVvg4ymX4irro2ZmQkqhOdM-Q/s400/AmberHoard1sm.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Hurray! I finally got started on some beadwork besides squares for the annual breast cancer project. I need an extravagant, over-the-top piece for one of my dressy cruise outfits, so that was the motivation. In addition, I've collected--ahem...hoarded--amber pieces for years. This particular piece was purchased in 1991 in Warnemuende, Germany for 108 DM, about $65 as I recall. At that same time I was gifted an amber bracelet on elastic by some German friends. The elastic had stretched beyond good use, so I've decided to cut it apart, use some pieces on the necklace, and the rest on a matching bracelet.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>In terms of colors, I'm using a split complementary combination of blue-violet, yellow and orange. Here's the start with more to follow, as time permits....</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-68957160730948462322010-10-26T19:30:00.000-07:002010-10-26T19:34:02.945-07:00BC squares<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgvuN6L65bGJ3xZHHq0L98MJQg6sqyFljj8kyeaB9dnoV6nBnzBGckJ3kANGYWv91m9QWTEaz46mEwkoXOKCqvYo9tMafzejjgkG6QYbxKlEQTMonku9abDoJDWkSPyeoF26Uv1Bdje2-/s1600/JeanetteShanigan4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 100px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 101px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532548521392164050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgvuN6L65bGJ3xZHHq0L98MJQg6sqyFljj8kyeaB9dnoV6nBnzBGckJ3kANGYWv91m9QWTEaz46mEwkoXOKCqvYo9tMafzejjgkG6QYbxKlEQTMonku9abDoJDWkSPyeoF26Uv1Bdje2-/s400/JeanetteShanigan4.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikp8SfXNxnwKKA4XJ62AqoaLg36drnVT3MWPm7Z4DBCxI7ZrVOODU-5gLpDgubsDs_O3jLjEhCUkWzLU7bNZTw658Je9PvTbYg7uN6b1XIAO6BHbed33iDgMaZYK8YRumK0aY2M0t3b46J/s1600/PolyhandShanigan.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 391px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532548518459155410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikp8SfXNxnwKKA4XJ62AqoaLg36drnVT3MWPm7Z4DBCxI7ZrVOODU-5gLpDgubsDs_O3jLjEhCUkWzLU7bNZTw658Je9PvTbYg7uN6b1XIAO6BHbed33iDgMaZYK8YRumK0aY2M0t3b46J/s400/PolyhandShanigan.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Yesterday I used some polymer clay to make an "I love you" hand in sign language. I'm not a polymer clay expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I think it turned out cute. Also yesterday we received our first snowfall here in Wasilla, so I did a square with mittens. Photos attached.</div></div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-41939652777627859602010-10-21T19:36:00.000-07:002010-10-21T19:42:37.599-07:00Hmmmm... copyrightHmmmm, somewhere on the 'net the folks must be fighting the copyright wars. I always get a lot of folks signing my guestbook when that happens and I've had tons the past few days. If you want to check your knowledge, here's my copyright quiz:<br /><br /><a href="http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/copyright.html">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/copyright.html</a><br /><br />Jeanette ShaniganJeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-84096736376348238762010-10-18T15:38:00.000-07:002010-10-18T15:45:24.220-07:00My Kate Boyan bag<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DGFw-XUFOa9ribOlDAHoJZYvyBX5v5fXhrJ9Np-rEVGA4BjAYk3cTKGBOCv7P1kqfGcywHdnsHj2t1ct3ZF42s3nLeh9DHH41TZUD1jgWNm4z2m57URwBvKeMAsUv_8i7Hrodewv5G9m/s1600/fw_mt.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529520893949057762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DGFw-XUFOa9ribOlDAHoJZYvyBX5v5fXhrJ9Np-rEVGA4BjAYk3cTKGBOCv7P1kqfGcywHdnsHj2t1ct3ZF42s3nLeh9DHH41TZUD1jgWNm4z2m57URwBvKeMAsUv_8i7Hrodewv5G9m/s400/fw_mt.jpg" /></a><br /><div>OMG, I received the bag from Kate Boyan in today's mail that I commissioned from her. It is the most gorgeous piece!!! I wanted the view from her window, but also focusing on fireweed. She did a spectacular job of creating what was in my head. Attached is the photo she took of the piece. Isn't it beautiful???</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-71037998250676019812010-10-11T22:26:00.000-07:002010-10-11T22:30:59.280-07:00Beading Across America<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrytU70mjKk-dmc7En6y0OvwSrCnBnymsi10x2jaVsQVv8lJDKw4TxwV8kvu83gJO-bmDMsgfJ43vxXg1qnc_7P6EtWe-xHB1a7yshVOdWo1Q3VRz5v0bC1OJsFr3-zAqYTpTO4W9dwWCo/s1600/BeadingAcrossAmerica.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 122px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527027740030476386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrytU70mjKk-dmc7En6y0OvwSrCnBnymsi10x2jaVsQVv8lJDKw4TxwV8kvu83gJO-bmDMsgfJ43vxXg1qnc_7P6EtWe-xHB1a7yshVOdWo1Q3VRz5v0bC1OJsFr3-zAqYTpTO4W9dwWCo/s400/BeadingAcrossAmerica.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Earlier I mentioned that I'm the Ms. Alaska for a new Kalmbach book entitled Beading Across America. This summer a photo of the front cover was released. It has snippets of the pieces by the 30 contributors to the book. Can you guess mine?</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-72477595198844788502010-10-08T16:22:00.000-07:002010-10-08T16:27:08.490-07:00Memories of last summer...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTP2YxQzxeeVvpZqX3U2moQCPwGrtV-q-8dRQfssq4FuFiEV9n3f-W6_sPy_aRHX8D2HAUB72-G-vyu0c3DjgcREF6pQ6Xr7plvo-dfCU3FKOSQoD6GFWUhfqEi5GSiV47Q0PQAziBijeT/s1600/JShaniganMendenhall.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525820469037664946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTP2YxQzxeeVvpZqX3U2moQCPwGrtV-q-8dRQfssq4FuFiEV9n3f-W6_sPy_aRHX8D2HAUB72-G-vyu0c3DjgcREF6pQ6Xr7plvo-dfCU3FKOSQoD6GFWUhfqEi5GSiV47Q0PQAziBijeT/s320/JShaniganMendenhall.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Here's another photo of me last summer. This one is also in Juneau, but at Mendenhall Glacier where I'm doing dog-sledding. We took a helicopter to the glacier; it was a gorgeous day! We had fabulous views of Juneau Icefield, too.</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-6494055698667500752010-10-06T13:58:00.000-07:002010-10-06T14:10:52.309-07:00An end of sorts...An update for those following my grieving process--this summer both Gordon's and Donnavon's ashes were put in their final resting places; they are "feeding the fishes"--a bit of closure for all.<br /><br />Also I put all my beaded squares with the text posted here in a journal. I only made 9 squares which took me to the 1-year anniversary of their deaths. It seemed to be enough to help me with the grieving.Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-24509146506326470892010-10-06T11:32:00.000-07:002010-10-06T11:34:59.216-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTyJMo5EJ876QbCIZ64wZzMDUk28e1aztppBCL-Lnhyphenhyphen41SxchVywC3cnZ5DJRNIpqbLBPoG0lS5yR4TslvDCQIZWvTXPoTsxCTMyALaVPFxtNuaONF0d3F08kJYmRdZfV7cedFRyFcU-75/s1600/ZipLine2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 114px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525003345056828370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTyJMo5EJ876QbCIZ64wZzMDUk28e1aztppBCL-Lnhyphenhyphen41SxchVywC3cnZ5DJRNIpqbLBPoG0lS5yR4TslvDCQIZWvTXPoTsxCTMyALaVPFxtNuaONF0d3F08kJYmRdZfV7cedFRyFcU-75/s320/ZipLine2010.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Here is a photo of me taken this summer on the zipline in Juneau, Alaska.</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-34318972212266089222010-10-06T11:19:00.000-07:002010-10-06T11:26:50.410-07:00Long time, no post....Hi folks,<br />It's been over a year since I last posted here! In the meantime, I finished the 6 turtle quilts for Bead Artists against Breast Cancer, wherein $2,865 was raised for breast cancer research this year for a total of nearly $18,000 over the past 6 years. In addition, I worked on the Rotterdam in SE Alaska all summer as a travel guide; it was a fantastic experience and one I hope to repeat again.<br /><br />The new guidelines for the 2011 bead quilts have been posted on my website ( <a href="http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com</a> ); the theme this year is the hand, as in "Caring hands beading together to help find a cure for breast cancer." Join us!<br /><br />Jeanette Shanigan<br /><a href="http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com</a>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-73508552547625345782009-09-28T08:45:00.000-07:002009-09-28T08:57:28.183-07:00September = Back home again....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAUNvJ-Ty0epPsqmREHOvf3fWTGGpuahhsh_zwypTuylICZLgwQLZDgHh-Nmk62jR_rsaP0G3pAfq8a1EZ6p4VwefEIbwU0or1-XVca1skTvAK80u3nhPLXuIFE1JAksX-K9SF_-Oxr-W/s1600-h/MooseMe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386547987089975746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAUNvJ-Ty0epPsqmREHOvf3fWTGGpuahhsh_zwypTuylICZLgwQLZDgHh-Nmk62jR_rsaP0G3pAfq8a1EZ6p4VwefEIbwU0or1-XVca1skTvAK80u3nhPLXuIFE1JAksX-K9SF_-Oxr-W/s320/MooseMe.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi Folks,<br />I've just returned from my summer long cruise-ship job. I didn't even take materials with me to work on the BJP, so I have 4 squares to finish in the next month or so. I do have ideas, so once I get started it should go fairly quickly. Well, I hope.....<br /><br />It was a good summer, though very busy--126 days without a single day off. I'm bone-weary and ready to hibernate for the winter here in Alaska.<br /><br />I'm attaching a photo of me taken this summer. I'm the Alaska rep for a new book by the B&B folks called 'Beads Across America.' Since my project for the book features a moose also, this photo seemed appropriate for my bio.<br /><br />Also I've updated my web site for those folks seeking current info about the 2010 breast cancer quilt project: <a href="http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/</a><br /><br />Jeanette Shanigan<br /><a href="http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/</a></div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-20836646061367956202009-05-12T14:42:00.000-07:002009-05-12T14:44:26.174-07:00Hmmm...Whew!!!! Well, maybe I'm not a foolish ol' woman afterall. Maybe I just appreciate true, real talent when I hear it. Read this:<br /><a href="http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-05-12/things-to-do/opera-experts-rate-american-idols-adam-lambert">http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-05-12/things-to-do/opera-experts-rate-american-idols-adam-lambert</a>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-59716598365250417522009-05-11T08:53:00.000-07:002009-05-11T08:57:07.212-07:00Any fans of.....Any fans of Adam Lambert here?? Normally, I'm not much of a fan of TV, but I've been sewing BC bead quilts in the evenings for months now, so it's become TV time. Anyway, at the beginning of the season, I stumbled across American Idol and started watching it, though I had a tough time getting through the horrific singers at the beginning. At first I was somewhat interested in Danny Gokey because we both lost our spouses the past year, BUT after a week or so I found his singing boring and predictable. But Adam Lambert!!! OMG, that guy just blows me away with his vocals and star quality. I suppose, as a bead artist I admire his creativity and originality as well. And he enjoys wearing jewelry--I appreciate that. :) In my youth I was a die-hard Led Zeppelin fan, so when he nailed 'Whole Lotta Love' that made me an avid, rabid fan.<br /><br />Anyway, though I feel a foolish ol' woman, I will be spending a couple of hours on voting like crazy Tuesday night for Adam Lambert. Anybody want to join me? It's free to vote. ;)<br /><br />The BC quilts will be in the mail this week and I board the cruise ship next Wednesday, May 20.<br /><br />Jeanette Shanigan<br /><a href="http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com</a>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-21588988891621483892009-04-07T10:04:00.000-07:002009-04-07T10:21:36.498-07:00April is done...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4of-AHbalOQZ2nzL3i_VioxinqW_1U72Jx1KvDWd3FnXtexdZUBxD35oGOUF9XMcxKwjbKlQuOE4Hr36SiLl-36Jb86lTUdkw3oPdIphSnXRcmEexqRBNCFqGskjUIOwnP65rjGMUyifJ/s1600-h/AprilJShanigan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322000322779163570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 313px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4of-AHbalOQZ2nzL3i_VioxinqW_1U72Jx1KvDWd3FnXtexdZUBxD35oGOUF9XMcxKwjbKlQuOE4Hr36SiLl-36Jb86lTUdkw3oPdIphSnXRcmEexqRBNCFqGskjUIOwnP65rjGMUyifJ/s320/AprilJShanigan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi Folks,</div><br /><div>This month I try to deal with the anger surrounding my husband's and son's deaths. My square shows "accept" in the foreground and, indeed, this is the visage that I portray. But always, simmering and smoldering in the background is the "anger" monster--just waiting to rear its ugliness and helplessness. Truly, I know and accept what cannot be changed, but sometimes I just wish I could understand why.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My heartfelt thanks to all for the support and sympathetic comments as I work through my grief.</div><br /><p>Jeanette Shanigan</p><p><a href="http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com</a></p>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-30681164449818236212009-03-08T10:32:00.000-07:002009-03-08T11:24:21.680-07:00March<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2RC6gwcawY7THUNMvz-QRk0ZT6DPxuyT6kMCMfsk9utymfsTtvvJFCbbxMuNhrmvlQMyYwceN_HZvEv5WLarm1I4mazeTysrkfsz8-auP3iPeX1KdFnbVxvrzxzODuDLbRnS1pAb5S2J/s1600-h/MarchJShanigan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310884395079831538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2RC6gwcawY7THUNMvz-QRk0ZT6DPxuyT6kMCMfsk9utymfsTtvvJFCbbxMuNhrmvlQMyYwceN_HZvEv5WLarm1I4mazeTysrkfsz8-auP3iPeX1KdFnbVxvrzxzODuDLbRnS1pAb5S2J/s320/MarchJShanigan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This month I celebrate one of the aspects of our life together that my husband Gordon and I really enjoyed: traveling. During our 35-year marriage, we travelled in the US, Canada, and Europe. We lived in Germany for a year while I was a Fulbright exchange teacher and travelled there at least 8 more times with my students as part of an exchange program. After I retired, we discovered 'cruising' and figured out how to cruise on a retirement budget. We both enjoyed seeing new places and meeting new people together.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My square this month illustrates our last international trip together, a trip to Ireland in August 2005. My husband hated to have his picture taken, so I suspect his gesture reflects a "you better not be taking my picture" attitude. We were waiting for our tour of Newgrange (pictured in the background), a monolithic tomb, a bit northwest of Dublin. I found the coin among his things. The "photo corners" are beads that I used in a necklace that I made for him after the trip. I miss my travel partner.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>As a result of our travels I have many wonderful memories and recollections of grand adventures together. It's nearly 9 months since my husband's passing. At this stage in the grieving process, I find that all those experiences are just a thought away. They will always be in my mind to offer comfort, provide inspiration, make me laugh, or any number of other needs and emotions. For example, my husband loved eggs and ham, so he thoroughly enjoyed the Irish breakfast. But I could never get him to even taste the fried tomatoes that typically come with an Irish breakfast. Neither one of us could ever figure out how pork n' beans came to be on the Irish breakfast plate either. Just little, funny, quirky memories of a lifetime together....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Celebrate with a shot of Jameson's Irish Whiskey as Gordon did in the distillery in Dublin!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Jeanette Shanigan</div><br /><div><a href="http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/</a></div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-4290355165537751462009-02-16T09:18:00.000-08:002009-02-16T09:49:47.405-08:00February<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IdqLJLWpeR-4wPLn6bQnqm4qolPWFig_98qlpynzyxE1xSRa4kYPzj5E6xOR8LZkXVnUOfI8FnX5ap3unx0neY6d8_OvDf9RjN0cucQlrP2imvDjrV_lNti0i8Hn0RWAy6kVVW85duAD/s1600-h/FebruaryJShanigan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303453004749371458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IdqLJLWpeR-4wPLn6bQnqm4qolPWFig_98qlpynzyxE1xSRa4kYPzj5E6xOR8LZkXVnUOfI8FnX5ap3unx0neY6d8_OvDf9RjN0cucQlrP2imvDjrV_lNti0i8Hn0RWAy6kVVW85duAD/s320/FebruaryJShanigan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Today would have been my son Donnavon's 33rd birthday, so my BJP square this month is all about him. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Donnavon's favorite color was purple, which always seemed a bit disconcerting to me, as he usually wore dark colors, jeans, carharts and so on. But I do remember that at his junior prom he rented and proudly wore a purple tux! His birthstone was the amethyst; maybe that had something to do with his favorite color choice. Scattered throughout the beadwork on this square are faceted amethyst rondelles. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Donnavon was an avid fisherman and he was very good at it, even as a young boy. I remember one camping trip to the Russian River on the Kenai. There were a dozen or so adult men on the river bank; no one was catching much of anything as we approached. Donnavon threw in his line and almost immediately pulled out a salmon. The men scowled and I'm sure thought 'beginner's luck.' In no time Donnavon had caught his limit; disgusted, the unsuccessful adult men wandered away, hoping for a change in luck upon return. So, Donnavon and his brother spent some time swimming in the river and harvesting hooks/lures that had been lost by other fisherman! The red hook on this square was hand-tied by Donnavon, a special rig that he swore by.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Today family, friends and relatives will celebrate his birthday with a get-together featuring favorite foods: lasagna, shoyu chicken, rainbow-chip birthday cake, and cookies 'n cream ice cream. Donnavon didn't care for vegetables, except fresh ones, so there will be a big green salad also. Donnavon would have loved it!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Jeanette Shanigan</div><br /><div><a href="http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/</a></div><br /><div></div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-59351255816327773142009-01-19T10:34:00.000-08:002009-01-19T11:48:19.568-08:00January<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpEORuvXDSMoaERn1mROrbAgrdCWeWpAXdd2xGrhA7pM8Mygk0JHVxbVTukQnPewVC7y3b24zFiaWjMVxg29ToG6r_04yX3P89ZB_JWBrJHZ8Ud2NcEa1kmkRe-vrRWdZGQ5y4vHXT_cRd/s1600-h/JanuaryJShanigan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293093309445814418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpEORuvXDSMoaERn1mROrbAgrdCWeWpAXdd2xGrhA7pM8Mygk0JHVxbVTukQnPewVC7y3b24zFiaWjMVxg29ToG6r_04yX3P89ZB_JWBrJHZ8Ud2NcEa1kmkRe-vrRWdZGQ5y4vHXT_cRd/s320/JanuaryJShanigan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">This month in the grieving process, I take on regrets. Hopefully, voicing the regrets will allow me to let them go. At the time of my husband's and son's deaths, I was at least a 1,000 miles away. Yet, I suppose it's human nature to believe it was still possible to do something that would have changed the final outcome. <strong>Some</strong> of my many regrets include the following:</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">1. "If only I had accompanied my husband Gordon home for his routine medical procedure." But he had had the procedure a half a dozen times before and I had to stay behind to do the job on the cruise ship. We both loved that job and wanted to finish the season together upon his return after a week.</div><br /><div align="justify">2. "I wish our farewell had been more than a quick peck as Gordon left the ship." I remember thinking as I watched him quickly leave with the ship's agent, "Wow, that wasn't much of a good-bye kiss; what if I never see him again? Oh, don't be silly, he'll be back in a week."</div><br /><div align="justify">3. "If only I could have found the right words to console my son Donnavon as I talked with him on the phone about his father's death." I tried. So did at least a dozen others, but apparently none of us had the magic words that he needed to hear.</div><br /><div align="justify">4. "I wish I could have gotten off the ship and home faster; maybe that would have made a difference with my son." The ship was in the middle of the ocean when I received word of my husband's death. I made plans with my son Donnavon for him to pick me up at the airport when I arrived home the next day. As I waited in the airport for the plane, I called Donnavon to tell him the exact time of my arrival, only to be told by an EMT that Donnavon was dead.</div><br /><div align="justify">5. "I regret that Donnavon's two kids now must grow up without a father and a grandfather." They miss them so much, as we all do.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">My square includes some stars to remind that I am not an omniscient being, only a mere human. My husband always accepted and said, "When my number is up, it's up." As the one still holding a number, I must accept that the trick to life is weathering the storms and learning to dance in the wind & rain. </div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">Jeanette Shanigan</div><div align="justify">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-46516746551076797622008-12-08T09:21:00.000-08:002008-12-08T09:49:08.409-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26WtiNfHMlEpGmq1O-C0QhRd20Opchd_TEW1j9BimIrvoz7MQ_HOXY22HAbza3Dsc9XwvUbWgbMnVKndn4sdX93phvkYU9wS64KBNpT9uim5u4WvQ5yhUy5AM3JyZfzzDjgqPNBeZ3Aqr/s1600-h/DecemberJShanigan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277475379151639042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26WtiNfHMlEpGmq1O-C0QhRd20Opchd_TEW1j9BimIrvoz7MQ_HOXY22HAbza3Dsc9XwvUbWgbMnVKndn4sdX93phvkYU9wS64KBNpT9uim5u4WvQ5yhUy5AM3JyZfzzDjgqPNBeZ3Aqr/s320/DecemberJShanigan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi Folks,</div><br /><div>Over 30 years ago I created Christmas stockings for my husband, two sons and myself. The stockings were carefully stored throughout the year and hung again each Christmas. As new members joined the family, I made new stockings for them. I have to confess that this year, the hanging of the stockings was virtually the last bit of my Christmas decorating. I didn't want to face the fact that I wouldn't be hanging two of the stocking this year.</div><br /><div>So this month, my beaded square is a final Christmas stocking for my husband Gordon and son Donnavon. After I finished stitching the sides of the stocking, I symbolically stuffed it with all the family traditions that involved Gordon and Donnavon and sewed it shut. We're determined to remember the good times, but not to morbidly focus on the loss. We will adjust and find our way through this holiday season, as well as begin some new family traditions.</div><br /><div>May you all have a wonderful holiday and a joyous new year.</div><div> </div><div>Jeanette Shanigan</div><div>http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-39512504114835967992008-11-10T08:24:00.001-08:002008-11-10T08:38:47.954-08:00November<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Q5N92eQ26q2zQugttHnn86IRzkYUq6H3W7fX9bm3dPGFs86q0ov-_BJUj0-B0-VqE5w47wF7YHCCXzSh9LVMbtakEl6EYGwirbcbYMC_bByp2TVhkezHG6wEWQ7rTOwfb1Kcx5cAvJaM/s1600-h/NovemberJShanigan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267066223603309122" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 318px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Q5N92eQ26q2zQugttHnn86IRzkYUq6H3W7fX9bm3dPGFs86q0ov-_BJUj0-B0-VqE5w47wF7YHCCXzSh9LVMbtakEl6EYGwirbcbYMC_bByp2TVhkezHG6wEWQ7rTOwfb1Kcx5cAvJaM/s320/NovemberJShanigan.jpg" border="0" /></a> This month I try to accept the loss of my beloved first-born son, Donnavon Shane Shanigan. As a mother and parent, I expected to precede him in death. The alternate scenario seems to break one of the most basic laws of nature. Just as I nurtured and guided him through infancy and youth, I expected him to be there to help and guide me through old age and dotage. His untimely death is difficult to comprehend, much less accept.<br /><br /><div></div><div>This cherished photo is Donnavon's first Thanksgiving. He was about 9 months old. My mother taught me that family gathers around a table of food on birthdays, holidays and other special occasions to celebrate the joy of the event. In this case, Donnavon was just beginning to eat solid food--you can see his high-chair tray litered with black olives and small bits of turkey. As a joke, his daddy handed him the entire turkey leg; Donnavon promptly stuck it in his mouth. The whole family laughed and someone grabbed a camera to record the comical scene. </div><br /><div>I will miss Donnavon's insistence that I must bake pecan pie, as well as pumpkin. Last year he actually baked the pecan pie, a pecan chocolate version that he wanted to try. I will miss his dumping garlic powder on everything. I will miss his grumbling that last year's stuffing was better. </div><br /><div>I miss Donnavon so much .... Here are some photos of Donnavon doing what he enjoyed most: <a href="http://donnavonshanigan.homestead.com/">http://donnavonshanigan.homestead.com/</a> </div><br /><br /><div></div><div>My web site = <a href="http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/</a> </div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-30634155754245848102008-10-16T16:37:00.000-07:002008-10-16T16:41:06.244-07:00Thanks!Folks, I greatly appreciate the words of sympathy and consolation. As many of you surmised, I do these pieces, not for sympathy, but to help me heal, grieve, and find my way in my new life.<br /><br />Here's an article of interest: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/17/us/17methadone.html?pagewanted=1">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/17/us/17methadone.html?pagewanted=1</a> Please be informed if you or someone you know, is taking painkillers.<br /><br />Jeanette Shanigan<br /><a href="http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com/">http://shanigansbeadshenanigans.com</a>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013064214823476254.post-16338589554267567502008-10-15T07:31:00.000-07:002008-10-15T07:38:55.800-07:00October<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJn4a4A2xBv3nmXnNj4gzLq6X6QGr-_zdEO9pBQNnhDVz0lKtY__PmiQQ9cbLeobleIV0vh2rF2IKkFqPMWQ-cfZygL_5wMwr9O2TOL3Xm_PfGEoYie8IXvBo-IjmnBg3C9sJsKOyOmbZ/s1600-h/OctoberJShanigan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257389873792397970" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJn4a4A2xBv3nmXnNj4gzLq6X6QGr-_zdEO9pBQNnhDVz0lKtY__PmiQQ9cbLeobleIV0vh2rF2IKkFqPMWQ-cfZygL_5wMwr9O2TOL3Xm_PfGEoYie8IXvBo-IjmnBg3C9sJsKOyOmbZ/s320/OctoberJShanigan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">This month I face and try to accept cause of death issues. My husband suffered constant, acute pain, for which his doctor prescribed painkillers. One day he took too many and died. In his intense grief over the loss of his father, our son self-medicated with booze and a handful of his dad's painkillers. He died, too. I miss them both so much.......</div>Jeanette Shaniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15038874012760677211noreply@blogger.com22