Sunday, October 2, 2011

Pink Ribbon Month

Mood: Hopeful
Sounds: of Silence...

Hello, 
Some of you may know that I am a HUGE must wear pink everyday during the month of October.  I admire and respect any cancer survivor...I think about my other momma (my guy's mom) everyday still though it's been a few years.  She was an amazing artist and jack of all art trades.  Most importantly she taught me to be courageous.   


This is a Pink Ribbon Rose. Part of delicate pieces inspired by hope and joy. This style is tight in the middle with symmetrical patterned petals, with a single color of layering and folding the satin looped petals around the center. Made of a satin pink ribbon, with a single silver sleek pearl bead.  There are dyed to earth tones guinea feathers tucked into the alligator clip.  As always it's here: Pink Ribbon Rose in LunaNora Esty Store.


Let me know what you think!  *hopeful hugs*
-Juba

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Day 120 - New Studio

Mood: Excited 
Sounds: Just the fan blowing and me typing...still 
Hellloooo!
Today I start at my new studio!  I'm super excited and a bit nervious though.  Just wanted to say thank you for those of you whom I know have kept me in your good thoughts n prayers.  Everything seems to be getting right on track.  With official physical therapy ending, at home continuing three times a day, my next shoulder dr visit not till September!! I'm beyond thankful.  The spiffy drs say I shouldn't have healed or progressed so fast...that I am a poster child of healing after surgery.  I could not have done it without your support.  
*HUGS*
-Juba

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Day 118 - Tria & Dio

Mood: Optimistic 
Sounds: Just the fan blowing and me typing 
Hihi! 
How are you all! I've missed you and making flowers.   I received some new ribbon for my birthday and got a little excited.   Ideas are popping out like crazy. Today, has two different pieces.  One is a pattern! First attempt at that...let me know what you guys think!  

My Inspirations for today:



















This is an Dio Rose! Part of the ten day collection of delicate tattered pieces...this is number two. This style is tight in the middle with asymmetrical patterned petals, with a double color of layering and folding the satin looped petals around the center into a grosgrain, then melted to create depth and a firm edge. Made of a blue and black plaid ribbon, grosgrain and satin black ribbons with a grouping of three silver sleek pearl beads. This specific rose measures 4 inches.  Find it here on Etsy!





This is an Tria Rose! Part of the ten day collection of delicate tattered pieces...this is number three. This style is loosely wound in the middle with even asymmetrical patterned petals, with a single color layered and folded. The satin looped petals are looped around the center with a single ribbon, then melted to create depth and a firm edge. Made of a chocolate brown satin ribbon with a grouping of three sleek pearl beads peeking through. This specific rose measures 3.5 inches.  You can find it here!




Thank you for reading and visiting! <3 to you all!
-Juba

Friday, June 3, 2011

Day - Going back to work..

Mood: Body: Hurt Mind: Antsy
Sounds: The Voice <--Amazing Show
Perfect - Pink <3

hihi!
How are you guysngals? Just a quick note...SO it's official! I'm going to be back at the work...as seasonal for Father's Day.  :-S but that's all they have with my workstatus restrictions.  Not much anyone can do about it.  It's less pay but hopefully the workcomp will help with that. Thank you to everyone who has helped me emotionally, mentally and spiritually with this healing. . .it's far from done, but I know it will end in the most positive way for my life.  Photowise: done with one of my photo projects...now just the rest! >.< I'm gonna need an energy drink mixed with oj. . .or a case of em.  Hey, Ma! wanna go to walmart to get a redbull and oj?! hehehe. <3 you!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Day 26 & 27 - Design A Day - Pente & Tessera

Mood: Painful
Sounds: Comedy Central 
Hello! 
I have been working on a surprise for you guys...Yet to figure it out completely, but I will prevail!! Either way still working on my 10 day countdown in greek...started with Decca and nooooow on to Pente & Tessera.  Pente makes me think of a board game that my Aunt Kate handmade a board for us crazy kids. Lol.  I miss you Aunt Kate!!! <3 

Painwise this weekend was a rough one, I'm just plowing through trying to nap/watch hulu and get through the next 5 min...then the next hour until it's time for more med.  Hopefully this nausea will help me lose weight! That would be a very positive outcome of this nonsense. 
I'm kinda sad about my last day...after all the goodbye/birthday parties I've thrown at work...I got nothing.  Just wanted me out of the way.  Feels like I've traded my heart, soul, sweat, tears, relationship, hope, energy, my family, last 4.5 years of my life into a company who didn't appreciate or want me once I got hurt(actual accident after 9 days of 12 hrs straight. I fell.)...chewed me up and spit me out. The only things I miss are the creating of portraits that make parents cry of raw emotion and hug me! The mini children who hug me and say they will come back soon to play catch with a balloon...(to help the parents have a chance to think.) And teaching someone photography and have them lightbulb moment and then have their customer parents cry of joy. sigh.) ON TO HAPPY THOUGHTS...sorry guys that was long (<3)!

My Inspirations for today:






 This is an Pente Rose! Part of the ten day collection of delicate tattered pieces...this is from day five. This style is tight in the middle with even symmetrical patterned petals, with a two colors of layering and folding the loose satin looped petals around the center into a crimson red satin and sheer black, then melted to create depth and a firm edge. Made of sheer black, crimson and black satin ribbons with a black sleek pearl bead. This specific rose measures 3.5 inches. You can find it for sale here!



This is an Tessera Rose! Part of the ten day collection of delicate tattered pieces...this is day six. This style is tight in the middle with even symmetrical patterned petals, with a single color of layering and folding the satin looped petals around the center into a sheer, then melted to create depth and a firm edge. Made of sheer and satin black ribbons with a black sleek pearl bead. This specific rose measures 3.5 inches.  As always you can find it here!

Thank you for reading, listening to a rant, and visiting! 
<3
-Juba

Friday, April 8, 2011

Day 23 - Design A Day - Epta & Eksi

Mood: Happy!
Sounds: Top Gear Season 15 Episode 1

Evening!
The inspiration: 

The Roses: 

This is an Epta Rose! I am excited because today is day four of the collection of delicate tattered pieces. There will be ten different styles and colors. This style is tight in the middle with even mostly loose symmetrical patterned petals, with a single color of layering and folding the satin looped petals around the center then melted to a firm edge. Made of a teal satin ribbon with a silver sleek pearl bead. This specific rose measures 3.5 inches. FIND IT ON ETSY!


This is an Eksi Rose! This style is tight in the middle with even symmetrical patterned petals, with a single color of layering and folding the satin looped petals around the center then melted just to create a firm edge. Made of a teal satin ribbon with a silver sleek pearl bead. This specific rose measures 2.5 inches.  Find it HERE!

As always I love your input!
<3 to all who read and those I <3 who don't yet...lol!
-Juba

Day 22 - Design A Day - "Okto"

Mood:  IT'S COOOLD in here.
Sounds: The Sir playing/practicing the piano
...it's so smexy. lol.

Afternoon guys! Yesterday I failed epically...and forgot to actually post my rose.  "Okto" . . . sorry guys!!! I <3 you!!!  Opposite the fire is ice...these photos are my inspiration for this rose. 


The rose is from day three of the collection of delicate tattered pieces. This style is tight in the middle with even mostly symmetrical patterned petals, with two different colors of layering satin looped petals around the center then melted to a firm edge. Made of white and blue satin ribbons with bit of pure white sheer ribbon around the center which has a silver sleek pearl bead. This specific rose measures 3.5 inches. Find it HERE! Please let me know what you guys think! 


HUGS! <3 To you all!
-Juba


Thursday, April 7, 2011

Day 21 - Craft Fairs?! - Etsy!

Mood: Freakishly Excited...
Sounds: Just a fan blowing.

I made some amazing friends/followers on fb and this blog this mornin during a rad session of Etsy chat!! Found some amazing shops...my favorites are currently UpNtheAtticDesigns , iceblues, thisandthat879, and PonderandStitch . . .who had something I just HAD to have and had just enough from your amazing orders via paypal to get.


I hope this brings me the same gentle reminder daily that it is ok to be whoever and whatever I am. Until I get it I will continue to stare at the pretty picture!!!! Thank you again PonderandStitch, I wish you all the best in all you do! <3 

Craft fairs!!! Has anyone done them before? Is it worth going to and shelling out the $$ to get in? Please lemme know!! Thank you!

I'm off to do some rose making...I'm happily inspired.
*HUGS & <3*
-Juba

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Day 19 - Design A Day - Ennea!

Mood: Peaceful
Sounds: One Way Out Show


My inspiration visual for today! Fire! FUN! Thank you Lisa!



This is an Ennea Rose!  I am super excited because today is day two of my collection of delicate tattered pieces.  There will be ten different styles and colors. This style is tight in the middle with even mostly symmetrical patterned petals, with four different colors of laying and a satin looped petals around the center then melted to a firm edge. Made of yellow, orange, crimson satin ribbons with bit of gold sheer ribbon around the center which has a black sleek pearl bead. You can find it ON ETSY! There is no more of the gold ribbon so this is a ONE time sale.



As always let me know what you guys think!  <3 for the followers and facebook likers! :-)
Hugs! 
-Juba

Monday, April 4, 2011

Day 18 - Design A Day - Decca!

Mood:   Ouch.

Sounds: Morgan Page


Hello! I barely squeaked one in today! This weekend was packed with business to try and keep focus on LunaNora during the week.  I did manage to put up a facebook for LunaNora so LIKE & SHARE AWAY! :-D I ended up at the DMV today...for 3 hours.  Positive outcome.  Yay!  Though it was right in the middle of my normal design alone time.  >.<  So I spent the evening workin away and came up with this...I am thrilled because today's design is the start of a collection of delicate tattered pieces of hairclips.  There will be ten different styles and colors total. The "Decca" Rose has a style that is tight in the middle with even mostly symmetrical patterned petals and a sheer billowy light petals around the center then melted to a firm edge. Made of a yellow satin ribbon with black sheer ribbon around, the center has a black sleek pearl bead. 




 You guys can find it here: Click Here! Please let me know what you guys think!  Just so everyone knows, some on the site are ready and available until I run out of that roll of ribbon.  Even if I sell it I will renew the posting on Etsy, as long as I can still create it.  :-) See you guys tomorrow!
<3 Juba

Friday, April 1, 2011

Day 15 - Design A Day - Aneko & Aiko

Mood: Busy Minded

Sounds: Gaelic Storm


Afternoon!
First I HAVE 5 FOLLOWERS! ZOMG!!!!! :-)
I was super productive today, I think I have either gotten used to the meds or today was just an amazingly good day.  No dizziness and I have a clean living room, a new 9 square cubie unit, 4 less boxes in my living room, my kitchen more organized! 

My roses are sisters today.  I would love to see them bought as such! This is an "Aneko" Rose! "Aneko" is Japanese for "Older Sister".   The pair was inspired by my relationship with my younger sister.  I feel like the older sister has lost some petals..to carve away a path for the younger to follow, hence the lack of extreme detail in the design.  The "Aneko" design style is tight in the middle with loose petals. Made of a spring pink satin ribbon with tiny slightly fuzzy white polkadots scattered, the center has a silver sleek pearl bead. You can find it on Etsy here.. 



This is an Aiko Rose! Aneko is Japanese for "Little Loved One".  The "Aneko" still is blooming and is as beautiful as she grows.  This style is much tighter in the middle with even mostly symmetrical patterned petals. Made of a spring pink satin ribbon with tiny slightly fuzzy white polkadots scattered, the center has a silver sleek pearl bead.  You can find it here...  



Thanks for reading, sharing thoughts and I hope you enjoy my designs. 
*hugs!*
-Juba

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Day 14 - Design A Day - Isla & Yana

Mood: Calm
Sounds: Mythbusters Alcatraz

Hello!  Today I was calmed and inspired by my entry earlier today.   I did need to take a quick break and breath outside.  Thank you Mayhap! Shoulder update: the meds kicked my booty I could not walk much this am.  It's the dizziness. . . ugg.  Upside to things that happened today, I have a total of 4 followers! Hello!!!! I also got my second customer!  Very exciting...still and that was a few hours ago!!!  So today I made two roses of the order. Hopefully she like them, as much as I do!  Also going to put the designs up on Etsy and if anyone would like more spring flavored Roses let me know!  I'm truly in love with "Isla" it's a totally new design style.  It's inspired by this morning's sunrise.  The new style is as follows..tight in the center and SUPER loose folding in the middle to tight again on the edging. Please let me know what you guys think!  Made of a canary yellow satin ribbon , with a black sleek pearl bead. Find it here: Isla Ribbon Rose





This rose is a classic beginning style of mine just expanded to make a larger rose. I adore this one as well.  It's a classic "flower".  Made with an orange single strand satin ribbon, with traditional ribbon rose folding and a silver pearl bead center. Find it here: Yana Ribbon Rose


*hugsandlove*
<3 Juba

Day 14 - Etsy Success Challenge: What's Your Biggest Strength?

Mood: Calm, Inspired, Peaceful
Sounds: Complete Silence

On Etsy!

Thank you daniellexo! This was a definitely challenge and a great way to start my morning... working in the past for a corporation this positive thinking was mostly outdated and rarely used.  I *AM* an amazing lister..so I look forward to using this topic in other areas big and small of my crazy life.  With so much positive energy..my answer:


Thank you Etsy! It is currently saved as my background on my phone and to my desktop, for when I start to go down on myself...even a little, there really is no reason to.  :-) 

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Day 13 - Design A Day - Lisa


Mood: Super Excited/Proud
Sounds:  Jesse Cook  Pandora Radio Station

Good Evenin! Today was exciting and exausting...on the shoulder side my arm hurts like crazy!  I woke up and decided that I HAD to wash my hair right now this second.  So in typical Juba fashion I carefully taped ziploc baggies to my shoulder and drowned my hair in totally twisted: with wild cherry and jewel orchid.  mmmmm. I felt so much better after mentally but so not physically...I thought it was going to fall off.  I went and made something for me. . .personal and pretty.  I took a pair of earrings and took them apart making them into a single charm. Added ribbon and melted the edges and knots to create a slipknot so I can easily take it on and off.  I adore it! I think it will be my charm bracelet.  I have tons of charms and no actual bracelet... The second piece is a keychain that could be a possible his/her thing much later.  It's got a single knot of ribbon also melted completely to not come off.  I would have to find more of these charms...thoughts? 


The DESIGN OF THE DAY is super special to me.  It's inspired by a lady who prolly doesn't know how much she did impacted my childhood.  There are many strong women who were amazing role models for me, who showed me that it was possible to grow and become a merry, honest and kind lady no matter what obstacles...as long you can dream it, you can do it.  No matter how small or huge the goal.  So...thank you, from the bottom of my <3... to lisa: my memory of you has you running around with a million ribbons flying from your hair and outfit! :-)




This rose is unique not only in color, but also has THREE different ribbons.  There is one sheer, and two satin strands with a silver pearl bead in the core.  Very much inspired and with the different sides to the namesake.  You can find it here on my Etsy Shop!  These photos today were taken by Nate a new photographer, my little brother, and maybe protege? See more here.  

Thanks for reading and I hope you share with a friend!  
*hugs*
<3 Juba

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Day 12 - Design A Day! xs2ish!

Mood: Happy
Sounds: BeeberBLAST!  teeHEE!


Hello! So I did a design yesterday ...but didn't get it uploaded because I didn't like it at first.  I thought I messed it up by lighting it on FIRE... yes on fire. (Looked down at the rose in my hand and went oh look flames...OH CRAP! FIRE! *blowout*) It's growing on me...now I think I want it! It's very adorable!  Slightly tattered but still good colors, contrast and it's very much UNIQUE.  If I made another one, even if I tried I could never get the fire to ever burn the same! wooooh science in art.  .  .kinda.  <3  so I might have to play with fire more...tehehe.  >.<  So I don't if you guys love it, but give me your feedback below/fb/chatting/ortxting me cause my followers are part of lefamiliacrazy <33 Auntie Lolie and Maman!  Both are part the reason I am actually doing this. Some day I'll have more followers/fanclub/people who wear pretties! YAY! 


This is a Tattered Em Rose! Made with a satin purple color with cream sheer outer and a silver shiny pearl bead center. Inspired by the sunrise from yesterday morning.  :-) You can find it here on my Etsy Shop


The Emily Rose!!! So this is almost like the Tattered Em, however I have changed the pattern on the beginning loops and end of the second half to make it a bit more unique.  Made with the same materials as the Tattered Em.  Of course not tattered...or previously lit on fire.  >.<  OH! and thanks to Auntie Lolie's designs I have collaborated both of our ideas and there is now a completely new and way to attach the alligator clip. Find it here on my Etsy Shop! 

So I'm off to possibly go to the antique stores downtown for more inspirations...
<3
Juba

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Day 10 - Design A Day - Tara & Caity

Mood: Optimistic 
Sounds: One way or another sung by siblings...
and The Fighter movie starting.

Hola!  I didn't get much more then an hour of sleep last night..so I'm hyper tired and super excited today I about colors I made TWO.  The Tara rose was inspired by a favorite faireytale, I used to babysit a sweet little lady and now she's mostly grown at 6 yrs with a sense of serious style. It is made with satin ice blue with a sheer white outer and silver pearl bead center.  :-) I love this little girl and this flower!  On Etsy Shop here!



Caity is inspiration via M&M's... chocolate and teal...yummy! I do know, in real life a Kat, Katy, and Katie but never a Caity...so I made one.  I adore the color combination and the overall feel of this rose. It's made of satin teal and chocolate sheer with a shiny silver pearl center!  So purdy, just like the Ks in my life. You can find it here:  Etsy Shop 


I love making roses...<3 lunanora.etsy.com Let me know what you guys think!?! 

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Day 9 - Design A Day - Elena

Mood: Cheerful
Sounds: Gavin Rossdale - Love Remains The Same
Afternoon! 
So when I thought of how I would do my own version of Design A Day I thought maybe I would take the alphabet and go backwards in naming. . . made sense because the first one was "Zoey" then I got to actually making a rose today.  The rose just wanted to be simple, elegant and solid in color and design.  When I was done it was not any name that started with Y, it was an "Elena" just staring at me.  Not an EEEE-laine-a...but a soft eLena with a Spanish lisp and roll of the tongue.  The voices in my head are talking again...or maybe it's my shoulder meds.  LOL!  Either way...have the "Elena"! Made with satin crimson color with black shiny pearl bead. Inspired by music the song Love Remains The Same, by Gavin Rossdale.




Hopefully someone else in the world loves it as much as me! It's here on my Etsy Shop! Let me know if you have any questions, suggestions, or critiques!
<3
Juba

Friday, March 25, 2011

Still Day 8 - Starting a Design A Day!

I love other people's design a day! My creative juices are running fast! I made a new rose today. Hot pink petals, a sheer black middle with silver pearl for accent.  I absolutely love it.


Inspired by the lovely Alicia and her little love Zoey!  So seems perfect to name it the "Zoey" rose.  Thanks lady! I'll have them on here on Etsy! Let me know what you think? 

Day 8

Hello World!!! 
In the last 8 days my life has been incredibly crazy!  8 days ago I sold my first ribbon roses via my maman's work desk.  They were green for St. Patrick's day and the extra money went to the American Red Cross to help people in Japan.  7 days ago I actually put them up for sale on Etsy: Etsy Store which was exciting.  It took a whole process of taking pictures of them...which included getting a photographer.  (I am lucky enough to be living with one! :-) Drag my maman and sister into modeling for me and directing like crazy. First Pictures Of First Roses Of course I WOULD do it all by myself but I have a "classic pitching injury" (tear and cyst) from when I fell last October. >.< So 22 views on the Teal Rose and 19 on the Green Rose, I have not sold one yet...my thoughts are that it could be two things.  One the teal one is a prettier color or two I have not yet "named" my items.  I'm thinking it's the rose color!  I want people to be able to see that the roses are not specifically designed for little girls.  I started making them for ME because I lost paycheck and cannot afford to spend $20 a week on new hair accessories.  Did I mention I love pretties for my hair... :-)  3 days ago I had shoulder surgery! I was the worst patient ever.  I do not stop wiggling, giggling or moving to get comfy.  I can not hold still for very long at all.  So you can imaging the last 3 days of sitting on my new bed/couch/lounge have been hardest part...not the pain.  I think my family has had it with me.  My better half is finally asleep. I plan on keeping him that way, he has put up with me and taken amazing care of me for the last few days on almost no sleep.  Long story sum up is I talk and wiggle a ton and this is just a way to get it OUT so my family can have peace and I can get my thoughts out of my head.  
<3s to all to care to read and to those that don't whom I still <3.
-Juba