Monday, July 23, 2018

Mother of Dragons

Mother of Dragons... Closely watching and caring for the eggs until they are hatched or adopted. I carry one around my neck and another in my pocket. Some are placed on shelves and others in boxes. But all are uniquely special and loved.



 *Dragon Egg by FriggleFraggle
*Dragon Egg necklace by FriggleFraggle

*Curly frizzy hair from my mother

I have a variety of Dragon Eggs and Mermaid Eggs that I will be listing in my shop.
Which one is your favorite?

~April~
Friggle Fraggle

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Mermaid Eggs

Mermaid Eggs

When I was a small child mother took my sister and I on trips in the summer and long weekends. We usually went camping or hiking somewhere new but sometimes we liked a place so much that we wanted to go back again and again.

One year we went to Aquarena Springs in San Marcos Texas.  As a wide eyed child I still remember seeing an Aquamaid for the first time and fell in love with the idea that Mermaids really do exist outside of movies and story books. 

They swam so gracefully in the water as I watched through the thick glass that separated us yet let me feel like I was right there in the water with them. They had a show and did tricks such as back flips and my favorite was when they drank coke out of a glass bottle.  I was amazed and wished I loved water enough to be a mermaid, yet I was still afraid from my near death experience in the past.

We rode the glass bottom boat and could see all the fish and underwater creatures swim below. The whole time I was watching out for more Mermaids and was sure I spotted a glimpse of a tail. Ralph, the famous swimming pig was also a sight that people traveled far to see.

The history of Aquarina Springs in interesting and I wish it was still open so you could have a chance to experience the magic as well. Sadly, it has closed and is now a nature center. Here is an article explaining more in detail of what it was and is now.

That is a place I will never forget and remember fondly to this day.

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Over the years I often wondered if Mermaids lay eggs or give live birth. What a silly thing to think about but it does cross my mind. They have human features on the top and are fish like at the bottom so that makes me think that both are possible. 


When the idea of Mermaid Eggs came to me I tried to think of what an egg from a Mermaid would look like. I imagined it would be similar to a mermaid in their beauty yet a little rough like a fish. So I made the texture layered and scale-ish but encrusted with beautiful colors and gems. 

Here are a few pictures of my Mermaid Eggs



This one is a dark blue and black with a blue stone and little blue gems.

This one is pink and black with a pink stone and pink gems.

This one is a pearl encrusted black and white egg.

I have a few more varieties and create new ones as I am inspired.
I also have Dragon Eggs!!
They will be available in my shop soon.

Have a magical day...
~April~
Friggle Fraggle




Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Greetings again!

I have been gone from here for many days but I am still around and making magic. Life has changed so much since I last posted and hope to fill you all in.

Just wanted to say hello and that I will be popping in more often to share my creations.
I have been posting mostly on Instagram lately but want to be able to get into more detail here and share more.  I have videos, tutorials and lots of stories to share!

My shop is still on vacation because we are still working on the Permanent Resident and moving process. So until I have that and my stuff I can't open shop. But I have been working hard and am ready to open the minute I am able with lots of new items!!

Take care and see you again soon,
April
~Friggle Fraggle~

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Luna Moth

Luna in the dia...

I have been working in the yard around the house this morning before it got too hot and happened to have a rare experience!

I saw a beautiful Luna moth out of the corner of my eye across the yard. I grabbed my camera because I knew this is a rare moment. This is not the first time I have had the chance to experience this but it has been a few years since I have seen one. They are starting to become endangered in areas.

I feel very fortunate to have seen her today!


I think this one is a female. Her antennae are small. The males have larger ones. Her wings seem to be damaged but she is trying to dry off and fly. We have had lots of rain in the last few days and everything is very wet this morning. She has been moving a little up the bushes and is shaking her wings. I am not sure if she just hatched from her chrysalis and is pumping blood into her wings or if she is just trying to shake off the heavy morning dew.


Sadly she is just going to live about a week. She will not eat, in fact, most moths do not even have a mouth. She will just mate and lay lots of eggs. I hope she has a beautiful short life.


I checked again later and she had flown away. Hopefully she stays safe until tonight when she will meet her mate and dance :)

Here are 2 short descriptions in a little more detail about these beautiful rare creatures...



Have an awesome day!
April
FriggleFraggle

Monday, July 4, 2016

Grow into Love


We all want Love. We all need Love. We were made for Love.
But if that Love is not given with Respect, then it's not Real Love.
Don't Fall in Love. Grow into Love. Love takes patience, gentleness, kindness.
When the time is Right, you will Know Love Everlasting.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

There's always tomorrow....

We have been told our whole lives "there's always tomorrow" as the old song from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. But it can't be more wrong. Tomorrow is not promised. Your days are numbered. We need to make the most of our time. Use the wonderful and unique gifts that God gave us, our purpose, the best we can.

Sometimes we need a daily reminder to help us keep on track. With life being so busy with work and things we have to do it is easy to forget or get distracted. 




Tomorrow is not promised. Are you making the most of your time?



Thursday, May 5, 2016

Safer Space



I have had toxic people in my life.
They loved me. I loved them.
But they hurt too much.

Separating myself from them was hard
but I have grown stronger because I did.

Healing. Growing. Praying. Listening.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

May the Fourth be with you

Happy 4th of May!

I opened a new Etsy shop today

It is called FriggleFraggleFinds (I couldn't get FriggleFraggle)
Still playing with the design and logo
Need to add bio and shop info
but here it is 

Featured are the Star Wars themed items


There are lots of other items and I will be listing more as I go


Wish me Luck! <3
and May the Forth be with you!

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

I Don't want to be Married just to be...




Marriage is 
Love 
Respect 
Honesty 
Affection

Marriage is hard work and both people have to be willing to work on it or it doesn't exist.
Don't hurt the one you love because you don't know what to do.
Get advice.
Read a book. Pray. Go to a counselor. Talk to each other!

Here is a great book for everyone - single, happily married, or having troubles

His Needs, Her Needs
by Willard F. Harley, Jr.

Read it, Do it.

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