tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69898821187577647942024-02-19T23:43:07.564-07:00Lisianblue's Art WorldFeatures of Handmade Artists and Artfire artisansAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-85168551829607330262014-10-23T13:24:00.001-06:002014-10-23T13:24:23.437-06:00CRAZY QUILT BLUE JEAN COAT"They" say necessity is the mother of invention, and I need a new coat. And so, my "crazy quilt" blue jean coat is being created. It's not done yet, but I thought I'd share what I do have done.<br />
I found this pattern probably over a year ago, and have been hanging on to it waiting to find just the right material for it. It's really cool, it's about knee length in front and gets longer in back. It also gets very full at the bottom. Now, I'm sure I could find just the right material for it, but I had this idea that it would be fun to make it out of used blue jeans cut up and then pieced together!! And about now you're questioning my idea of fun, right!! Me too!!<br />
I've taken pictures of all the pieces and the piecing process, but I won't bog this down with all of them.<br />
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The picture above is of what I pieced together to get the 1 pattern piece to the left.<br />
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And my living room is a big mess!<br />
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So I still have the sleeves to make, but I do have the back and fronts sewn together. I was going to take pictures but, honestly I have a very hard time disturbing this:<br />
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This is Jaz Cat curled up into my leg sleeping quite peacefully. <br />
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I'm thinking this would make a very cool dress!! Total material needed is 4 3/8 yd of 60" wide. I already have the buttons, so the only thing I needed was the lining (fleece-on sale) and 2 spools of thread (also on sale). So, for about $23.00 I'll have myself a "new" coat!<br />
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Ok, I wrote the above last night, but took pictures today and here is the sewn together fronts & backs. ALL of the seams are top stitched, so it took a while to do the seams of the actual patterned pieces. <br />
I did some measuring too, the bottom of the coat is 186" around!!!! The front is 33" long & the back is 45". The lengths will change as I finish it.<br />
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Hopefully the sleeves will get done today.<br />
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Have a great day!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-18854952571632811952014-10-17T11:35:00.000-06:002014-10-17T11:35:21.172-06:00IT'S GETTING TO BE THAT TIME AGAIN..........................For nice soft warm cozy hats that is!<br />
I admit it, I love hats! That's one of the fun things about being able to knit & crochet, I have 3 ( lo 4 or 5) of my own for winter with another 2 in the plans! It's nice to have a variety.<br />
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A few kids hats...................... <br />
These kids hats are made on order, as these have been donated to a children's cancer center. All 3 made with soft 1005 acrylic yarn.<br />
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I love the way this little one turned out. Kind of proud of myself for figuring out the flower without a pattern.<br />
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This blue one is <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Crochet,%20Knitting,%20and%20Needlecraft/Hats/Two%20Blues%20With%20Stripes%20and%20Swirls%20Hand%20Knit%20Earflap%20Hat/?pid=2014100418245323820" target="_blank">Two Blues With Stripes and Swirls</a><br />
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Green & White Earflap Hat<br />
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Of the adult hats, my favorite ones are these made with Lion Brand Homespun yarn, soft & bulky.<br />
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I have one like this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Holiday%20Mall/Christmas/Womens%20Green%20%20Winter%20Cloche%20with%20Flower%20ch0136/?pid=2012110114084323820" target="_blank">Women's Green Hat with a Flower,</a> and I'm always getting compliments on it. I love the colors available in this yarn.<br />
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This <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Crochet,%20Knitting,%20and%20Needlecraft/Hats/Orange%20Melon%20Roaring%2020s%20Style%20Cloche%20Black%20and%20Orange%20Flower%20ch0122/?pid=201210181447023820d" target="_blank">Orange Melon 20's Style Cloche</a> is a fun one to wear, although not in orange for me. Fortunately other colors are available!!<br />
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And if you have lots of hair or just want a looser fit, this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Crochet,%20Knitting,%20and%20Needlecraft/Hats/Slouchy%20Beret%20Hand%20Crocheted%20Slouchy%20Cap%20sb0114/?pid=20120429005459cc509" target="_blank">Slouchy Beret</a> is pretty comfy.<br />
Other colors are available for this one too. <br />
For the hats, measure around your head , and from the top middle to just below your ear. - and if you want it longer so you can cuff it up, let me know that too.<br />
Most of the hats can be made in different sizes, so if your size isn't listed, just let me know and I will gladly make one just for you.<br />
Want a different style? Let me know and we can work together to make one that's just right for you.<br />
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I don't use wool though. I'm highly allergic to the the wonderful stuff, so all of my hats are usually 100% acrylic. These last 2, and the kids hats are made with Simply Soft acrylic yarn.<br />
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Visit my shop <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/lisianblue" target="_blank">lisianblue </a>on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">Handmade Artists</a> to see what I have.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-1821075612145817442014-10-04T19:36:00.000-06:002014-10-04T19:38:48.351-06:00NATIONAL TACO DAY?Really? Who thinks of these things?<br />
However our dear Monika, creator of some wonderful mosaic artwork and her studio, <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/Myeuropeantouch" target="_blank">MyEuropeanTouch</a> at <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandMadeArtists</a> came up with a highlight covering the colors one might find in a taco!! Love it!<br />
Here's the<a href="https://handmadeartists.com/highlights-details/Today%20is%20National%20Taco%20Day,%20lets%20see%20what%20we%20can%20do.../?id=20141004062126a4238" target="_blank"> National Taco Day Highlight</a><br />
and to give you a sneak peak, here are some of the items featured.<br />
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So cute <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Fingerless%20Gloves%20Crochet%20Monster%20Mitts%20in%20Yellow%20for%20Girls/?pid=201409271807034238a" target="_blank">Fingerless Crocheted Monster mitts</a>! by <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/thecrochetchick" target="_blank">TheCrochetChick</a><br />
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A very nice <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Table%20Topper%20Quilted%20Square%20Gold%20and%20Green%20Leaves/?pid=20140726102107a0b92" target="_blank">Fall Quilted Table Topper</a> by <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/PatchworkMountain" target="_blank">PatchworkMountain</a><br />
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A very lovely <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Broken%20cut%20China%20Mosaic%20Cake%20Dome%20handmade%20w%20Glass%20Pedestal%20Cake%20Stand/?pid=20140627141832509a6" target="_blank">China Mosaic Cake Dome</a> by <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/Myeuropeantouch" target="_blank">MyEuropeanTouch</a> who will also gladly work with people on a custom order, as most of the artisans do.<br />
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Remember, comments are moderated so they won't show up right away!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-85731687810555502014-08-26T15:13:00.000-06:002014-08-26T15:13:25.492-06:00THUNDER ROSE LEATHER<br />
<a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/thunderroseleather" target="_blank">Thunder Rose Leather</a> is the wonderful creation of Debbie & John who live outside Sedona, Az in a small town called Cornville.<br />
They do old school leather & beadwork, one piece at a time, by hand, paying attention to details. You can order one of their standard items, or they will gladly work with you on a custom design. Most of their work reflects the styles of the old west, western, mountain man, & Native American cultures. Each piece is unique, practical, and can be enjoyed for many years. They use primarily Elkskin, but buffalo, deerskin , and deer tanned cowhide & others are available. <br />
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Adorable aren't they!! And I know your little one will outgrow them before they outwear them!<br />
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This <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Bags%20and%20Purses/Purses/Fringed%20leather%20purse%20Bohemian%20crossbody%20handbag/?pid=20120708203225a4238" target="_blank">beaded purse</a> is great for a free spirited person, and will last so long you will be amazed!<br />
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Gorgeous <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Bags%20and%20Purses/Purses/Buckskin%20leather%20crossbody%20bag%20Cream%20color%20handbag%20Leather%20Purse%20Fringed%20leather%20bag/?pid=201311011053086f758" target="_blank">White Buckskin Purse</a> is elegant yet durable. <br />
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Know someone who plays a flute? This <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Bags%20and%20Purses/Purses/Custom%20leather%20flute%20bag%20Fringed%20leather%20flute%20bag%20Buckskin%20native%20flute%20bag/?pid=201301221239388a0b9" target="_blank">Fringed Leather Flute Bag</a> would make a perfect gift to keep a flute safe and handy!<br />
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This beautiful <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Bags%20and%20Purses/Purses/Beaded%20deerskin%20bag%20%20White%20buckskin%20medicine%20bag%20Beaded%20sunflower%20Rosette%20Fringed%20medicine%20bag/?pid=20120927115943f7584" target="_blank">Beaded White Deerskin Pouch</a> is perfect for stashing a few little goodies in for an evening out, or.......?<br />
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Experience the joy of a quality hand made leather purse, pouch, moccasins, etc from <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/thunderroseleather" target="_blank">Thunderroseleather</a>. It will last you a life time, and maybe even your kids!<br />
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You can also find them at:<br />
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Note: My ex-husband did leather work, I'm still using a purse he made about 40 years ago, and my daughter, still has her little boots he made for her 30 years ago. Good leather like <br />Debbie & John use, lasts an incredibly long time. <br />
Thank you for stopping by and as always remember comments are moderated so they don't show up until I approve them.<br />
Have a wonderful day :) <br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-90474174985825607342014-08-08T10:01:00.002-06:002014-08-08T10:09:08.589-06:00MY EUROPEAN TOUCHIt brings me great pleasure to introduce you to a very special friend of mine, Monika, creator of <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/seller_shop.php?data=Myeuropeantouch" target="_blank">My European Touch.</a> It is said that necessity is the mother of invention, and this was especially true in war torn Europe. Watching her parents re-use, recycle, and re-invent items, using her doll cooking stove to melt the wax, Monika started creating candles from candle stumps using yarn as a wick.<br />
Her dolls had clothes that she crocheted, sewed and cross stitched. Making clay vases, drawing and painting were also among Monika's early interests. Her interests and talents have varied and grown, bringing her to mosaics. Now, Monika doesn't use just mosaic pieces that are already made, no, she precisely cuts fine bone/porcelain plates along with stained glass, jewelry and other baubles as she says. Items such as cake domes, washboards, old violins and others, Monika transforms them into beautiful artistic creations. Besides her mosaics, Monika also creates other decorative items, and she does shabby chic so well. Let me show you a few.<br />
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Love these handmade yellow roses <br />
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There's those baubles!<br />
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Such talent!<br />
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This <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Mosaic/Wall%20Art/Handmade%20Mosaic%20Mirror%20Shabby%20Chic%20Large%20Mosaic%20Wall%20Mirror%20shabby%20cottage%20beach%20Mosaic%20Mirror%20/?pid=20140330192012a4238" target="_blank">Shabby Chic Wall Mirror</a> is one of my favorite creations by Monika.<br />
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You just gotta go see one of her mosaic cake domes, they look so yummy!<br />
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Oh yeah, she enjoys doing custom creations and works closely with clients to create their desire.<br />
So, visit her shop, <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/Myeuropeantouch" target="_blank">My European Touch</a><br />
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You can also find Monika<a class="bbc_link" href="http://bit.ly/1rL5A93" target="_blank"></a> at:<br />
Blog: <a class="bbc_link" href="http://bit.ly/1qHnwlr" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1qHnwlr</a><br />
Facebook: <a class="bbc_link" href="http://on.fb.me/1uzNLvS" target="_blank">http://on.fb.me/1uzNLvS</a><br />
Twitter: <a class="bbc_link" href="http://bit.ly/1zmJ8nL" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1zmJ8nL</a><br />
Pinterest: <a class="bbc_link" href="http://bit.ly/X4GW6y" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/X4GW6y</a><br />
Video: <a class="bbc_link" href="http://bit.ly/1gi5Ww5" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1gi5Ww5</a><br />
Flickr: <a class="bbc_link" href="http://bit.ly/1qk81ic" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1qk81ic</a><br />
HGTV: <a class="bbc_link" href="http://bit.ly/X4JIc6" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/X4JIc6</a><br />
<a class="bbc_link" href="http://about.me/mmyeuropeantouch" target="_blank">http://about.me/mmyeuropeantouch</a><br />
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Questions, comments, love it or hate it, just please remember that comments are moderated and won't show up until I allow them! Hopefully I will allow them sooner, than later!<br />
Thanks for coming by and have a spectacular day.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-80994171548659797512014-07-15T08:22:00.001-06:002014-07-15T08:22:26.370-06:00BUNNIES FOR MY SWEET GIRLSSome of you may know already know that I have a thing for bunnies. I started making bunnies when my grandson was about 3, he's 14 now and has 3, and wanting another one, but a very specialized one. Really!<br />
My oldest granddaughter who is only 4, was recently diagnosed with Leukemia, fortunately the curable kind. But, she still has to go through hell to get it done. I decided she deserves and just may need a special bunny, so that's what I did. My sweet little Evie loves pink, and she can often be found with a pink dress on, with ruffles around the bottom playing with cars! When it comes to dressing, she is ALL girl! Here is Evie's bunny<br />
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I know that Evie often just wears her clothes when she goes in for treatments, but I thought it may be fun to make a "hospital gown" for the bunny, only this one does a good job of covering up parts it should cover! Evie usually wears leggings under her dresses, so I thought it was only right the bunny should at least have bloomers.<br />
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The white with pink polka dot rompers are an item I came up with many years ago, by sewing the bloomers to the dress bodice top.<br />
This one has gathers in the bodice, not something I often do, but I wanted this to be a special bunny with special outfits.<br />
I have a dress for her in the works, hopefully it will be done soon.<br />
I gave the bunny to her about 2 weeks ago, but still needed to take pictures of it, so she gave it back to me so I could do so! What a sweety! <br />
For various reasons, I wasn't able to give it back to her until yesterday. Mom and Evie came by for just a few minutes and both remained in the car. I sat in the back seat with her and handed it to her, she hugged and snuggled up to it, and was sound asleep within minutes. Her hug and snuggle was thank you enough!<br />
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The other bunny is for my other sweet 3 yr-old granddaughter, Namine'. This bunny is special too. It's made from one of my Dad's robes! All 3 grand kids will have one now. I'd post pics of the other 2, but they were on my computer that I no longer have access to.<br />
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The white on the feet is from the arms of the robe, I sewed some "fancy" stitches on it to add something a little extra special, and the white part needed some reinforcing . <br />
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Unfortunately, I won't be able to see her get the bunny as I will be mailing it to her. Hopefully mom or dad will take a few pictures!<br />
So, these are my bunnies for my special girls. They're so fun to make!<br />
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Have a very wonderful day!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-10013719541044356372014-07-01T19:25:00.000-06:002014-07-01T19:25:52.952-06:00RASMUSSEN GEMS AND JEWELRY LLCJewelry, looking for something a bit different than what every store in your local mall carries. If so, I highly recommend <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/seller_shop.php?data=rasmussengems" target="_blank">Rasmussen Gems & Jewelry LLC </a>on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">Handmade Artists Shop</a>. Here, you will find <br />
jewelry and gemstones handcrafted in John and Debora's shop.
Debora does the designing and beading necklaces, anklets,
bracelets, ear rings, and key chains. John does lapidary to cut the
gemstones, metalsmithing (silver and copper) to make the jewelry and
wire wrapping.<br />
If you want a custom design, just send them a message through the shop.. Custom orders are always accepted. Gem identification and appraisal services are also available. How cool is that?<br />
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John isn't your typical self taught lapidary grinding away in the garage type person. He was educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. He also taught geology for ten years, and after switching careers for a while, he is back to his love of rocks, minerals. and gems. John has also been educated in Gemology including jewelry design and repair at the International Gem Society, Gemological Institute of America and Penn Foster Career School.<br />
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Looking for a cool stone cabochon for a special something you want to create? You will find 6 pages of a variety of stones and cuts including this lovely <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Handmade%20Supplies/Cabochon/Mossy%20Agate%20Cabochon%201021/?pid=20140224222446509a6" target="_blank">Mossy Agate Cabochon</a>. Gorgeous!<br />
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Or perhaps a classy facet cut? He has those too! This <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Handmade%20Supplies/Faceted%20Stones/Citrine%20Checkerboard%20Gemstone/?pid=20140317104342b9238" target="_blank">Citrine Checkerboard Gemstone</a> is amazing! <br />
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Besides cutting these beautiful gems and stones, he also makes some very nice jewelry too. Besides using cast settings, he also does some very nice wire wrapping. Love this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Pendants/Forest%20Agate%20Sterling%20Silver%20Pendant/?pid=20130728154944509a6" target="_blank">Forest Agate Sterling Silver Pendant</a>.<br />
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John's wife Debora, does all the bead design & crafting. She doesn't make just necklaces, she also makes matching earrings sold with her gorgeous designs. <br />
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This <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Sets/Necklace%20and%20Earring%20Set%201053/?pid=20140529045533dcc50" target="_blank">Necklace and Earring Set 1053 </a>really caught my eye. Such wonderful colors!<br />
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This very sweet pink <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Sets/Necklace%20and%20Earring%20Set%201034/?pid=20140517180112509a6" target="_blank">Necklace and Earring Set 1034</a> reminds me of my very sweet granddaughter, Evie. But, she'll have to wait since she's only 4!<br />
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Remember, <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/rasmussengems" target="_blank">Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry LLC </a>also do custom orders as well as gem and stone identification, just send them a message through the shop.<br />
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You can also find them on their blog and facebook<br />
Blog: <a href="http://rasmussengemsandjewelryllc.blogspot.com/">http://rasmussengemsandjewelryllc.blogspot.com/</a><br />Facebook: http://www.<a href="http://facebook.com/pages/Rasmussen-Gems-and-Jewelry/123028303885">facebook.com/pages/Rasmussen-Gems-and-Jewelry/123028303885</a><br />
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Have a bright and sparkly day!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-91767085170251013382014-06-25T14:17:00.001-06:002014-06-25T14:17:03.830-06:00REEF BOTANICALS & FABRIC OF MY MINDOne of the fun things about being a long time member of HandMade Artists Forum is watching some of the other artisans grow and branch out. One such artisan is Larissa, creator of Reef Botanicals and Fabric Of My Mind. Actually, it's a husband wife team, of Eric and Larissa who discovered a mutual love of making things from scratch. Between the two of them, they cook, bake, brew, craft, paint, photograph, knit, sew, create candles & skin care products. and oh, both of them hold down full time jobs. Whew! Oh wait, I forgot, Larissa's face painting and their recently added bee hives, which Larissa has lovingly painted with Winnie The Pooh characters!<br />
Painting the bee hives has led to painting other things too, and Larissa plans to expand this into painting murals.<br />
It all began with <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/ReefBotanicals" target="_blank">Reef Botanical'sShop</a> with high quality all natural handcrafted soaps and other indulgences.<br />
Such as this soothing and skin radiant <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Bath%20and%20Beauty/Soap/Oatmeal%20Honey%20Soap/?pid=2012053102390120dcc" target="_blank">Honey & Oatmeal Soap</a><br />
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They also create lip balms, bath salts, scrubs, other bath products as well as lovely candles.<br />
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Fabric of My Mind eventually evolved, with knitted scarves & hats, toys, as well as some sewn toys and creations. Many of these creations are from Larissa's own patterns such as this fun <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Accessories/Children/Designer%20Knitted%20Green%20Dinosaur%20Scarf/?pid=20130225010946dcc50" target="_blank">Designer Knitted Green Dinosaur Scarf</a><br />
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Larissa also creates such classics as this beautiful <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Accessories/Scarf/Deep%20Blue%20Celtic%20Knot%20Hand%20Knitted%20Scarf/?pid=2012082513184738a0b" target="_blank">Deep Blue Celtic Knot Hand Knitted Scarf</a><br />
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One of my favorites is her <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Crochet,%20Knitting,%20and%20Needlecraft/Dolls/Flossie%20the%20Cow%20in%20Black%20and%20White/?pid=201211090136470b923" target="_blank">Flossie The Cow</a> creations such as this one in Black & White.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-53227543017377150432014-06-25T13:36:00.001-06:002014-06-25T14:21:13.686-06:00HARMONYHarmony is not only a pleasing arrangement of parts to one another, but also an agreement<br />
in action, feeling, sentiment or the like. Harmony is about agreement, accordance, unison, melody concordance. We most often think of harmony in terms of music, but harmony also comes into play in any art form.<br />
When I look at Andrew & Kimberly's work, I see harmony.<br />
Where does harmony come from? I think it can come from many "places", but I believe it primarily comes from love.<br />
Love for what you are doing, or creating. Andrew & Kimberly are creating so much more than their jewelry, painted glass and other art. <br />
This harmony is also a major component of <a href="http://handmadeartists.com/forum/" target="_blank">Handmade Artists Forum</a> & <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">Shop</a>. I believe it may come from their love of each other, the love of handmade and a shared commitment.<br />
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Besides her work outside the home, taking care of 3 "boys", co-running HAF & HAS as well running <a href="http://onfireforhandmade.com/" target="_blank">On Fire For Handmade</a>, Kimberly creates some beautiful sea
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Love this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Necklaces/Sterling%20Leaves%20Sea%20Glass%20necklace/?pid=20120924090910b9238" target="_blank">Sterling Leaves Sea Glass Necklace</a><br />
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And of course this awesome <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Pendants/Cobalt%20Blue%20Message%20Pendant%20BL002/?pid=2012031912095023820" target="_blank">Cobalt Blue Message Pendant</a><br />
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Besides holding down a full time job and co-running HAF &HAS, Andrew does some pretty special chainmaille jewelry by "twisting rings" that you will find at <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/chainmaille" target="_blank">Chainmaille By MBOI.</a> Not only does he put all those little rings together, he creates most of them, if not all of them!<br />
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One of my absolute favorites is this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Chainmaille/Bracelets/Sterling%20Silver%20Roundmaille%20Bracelet/?pid=20110503141127c509a" target="_blank">Sterling Silver Roundmaille Bracelet</a><br />
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Chainmaille, sort of boggles my brain, but this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Chainmaille/Bracelets/Copper%20Elfsheet%20Chainmaille%20Bracelet/?pid=20110504105248509a6" target="_blank">Copper Elfsheet Chainmaille Bracelet</a> really does! <br />
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You can also find these awesome chainmaille creations at <a href="http://chainmaillebymboi.com/" target="_blank">Chainmaille By MBOI</a><br />
If you look at handmade creations in a different light, you will see the harmony, especially when it's a creation by either one of these two very special people.<br />
You can also find them on Facebook <a class="bbc_link" href="http://www.facebook.com/KimberlyAKitchen" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/KimberlyAKitchen</a><br />
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One of my favorite places on the net is Handmade Artists Forum & the Shop too of course!<br />
Kimberly & Andrew started the forum early Spring 2009, and it's been growing ever since.<br />
It's a friendly place. We have discussions about our handmade creations, promoting, styles, tools, techniques, and even one thread devoted to "What are you doing today?" - that's my favorite thread! There are threads to post you creations with sections for art, jewelry, knitting, sewing & crochet, and one for creative creations for everything else. You can post your creation and get supportive comments, feedback, and maybe other ideas if that is what you are looking for. Posts aren't closed, it's a pretty free nice open discussion. Differences of opinions happen but they are kept on a friendly basis. <br />
Before too much longer the HandMade Artists Shop was created. This is sweet! For a mere $5.00 a month, you can list as many items as you can create! And each of those items will be either tweeted, put on Facebook, google +, Pinterest, or all of the above! Many people also promote other shops &/or items on their blogs, Facebook pages, & tweet etc. And if you need help with something, Andrew or Kimberly are a mouse click away, and you will get a quick helpful reply! <br />
I highly recommend investing in a shop and becoming a member of the forum if you make handmade creations to sell. You can come hang out, share you're creations, join in other discussions, and well, just hang out!<br />
And to give you a peak at some of the wonderful creations on HAS:<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-37747444793826410262014-05-28T16:53:00.000-06:002014-05-28T19:04:45.793-06:00NICE SURPRISEI got up to a very nice surprise yesterday, one of my fellow artists, Monika of <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/Myeuropeantouch" target="_blank">MyEuropeanTouch</a> had written a very nice feature on my shops on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandmadeArtistsShops</a>. I was on my way to the forum, and there before my eyes was one of my small watercolor paintings, in my <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/reflections" target="_blank">reflections</a> shop. This one is a series of paintings "<a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Art/Original/Original%20Watercolor%20Landscape%20Painting%20%20On%20the%20Road/?pid=201306270157210dcc5" target="_blank">On The Bus</a>" I did on the bus between Albuquerque, New Mexico & Colorado Springs, Colorado.<br />
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So after going to the whole feature I was surprised with all the different items my dear friend Monika featured. I agree with Monika, this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Accessories/Hats/%20Lacy%20Crochet%20Cloche%20Hat%20Ivory%20and%20Lace%20lh0115/?pid=201206061915088a0b9" target="_blank">Ivory & Lace Crocheted Cloche</a> is one of my favorites from my <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/lisianblue" target="_blank">lisianblue</a> shop too.<br />
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And on that note, I'd like to return the favor and feature some of Monika's work from her shop <a href="http://myeuropeantouch./">MyEuropeanTouch.</a> Monika grew up in Germany, during and after WWII while her parents were reusing, recycling & reinventing, Monika caught the creative bug around the age of 5. She started sewing, crocheting, knitting & cross stitching doll clothes, making candles by melting candle stumps in her little doll oven using yarn as candle wicks. Monika went on to making clay vases, drawing a painting. Now living in Florida, Monika's interests and talents have evolved over time, and now creates Mosaics. Now, these aren't you're "typical mosaics", not at all! Monika "reclaims/reinvents unwanted items & breathe(s) new live/usefulness in them" creating fabulous pieces of art. Her mosaics are created with precise cut/nipped fine bone china & stained glass mosaic pieces. I love this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Mosaic/Wall%20Art/Handmade%20Mosaic%20Mirror%20Shabby%20Chic%20Large%20Mosaic%20Wall%20Mirror%20shabby%20cottage%20beach%20Mosaic%20Mirror%20/?pid=20140330192012a4238" target="_blank">Shabby Chic Mosaic Mirror </a><br />
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Pink is not on my list of colors that I like, but this lady's mosaics makes me love pink!</div>
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Imagine putting your loved one's picture in this awesome <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Mosaic/Misc./Large%20Shabby%20Chic%20Mosaic%20Photo%20Frame%20handmade%20mosaic%20picture%20frame%20broken%20china%20plate%20rims%20stained%20glass%20mirror%20glass%20/?pid=201402281905296f758" target="_blank">Mosaic Picture Frame</a> that also includes a little bit of jewelry. Although this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Housewares/Serving/SOLD%20Cake%20Dome%20Cake%20Server%20handmade%20Designer%20made%20China%20Plate%20Mosaic%20on%20vintage%20cake%20dome%20White%20Pedestal%20cake%20plate/?pid=20140315100445a4238" target="_blank">Vintage Designer Mosaic Cake Dome </a>is sold, I just have to show it to you. She has other cakes domes, that have also sold, but she will happily create one just for you.</div>
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Gorgeous isn't it?<br />
Monika works with a client to involve them in "Their" Art Piece. <br />
Oh Yeah,. it seems that Monika used to draw. Check out her <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/Myeuropeantouch&secid=3780" target="_blank">Drawings&Paintings</a>, such as this quill & ink drawing of <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Art/Artists%20Prints/Quill%20and%20Ink%20Hand%20Drawn%20Landscape%20Quill%20and%20Ink%20Drawing%20Post%20Card%20Artist%20Monika%20Drake%20Mansion%20of%20Tesdorf%20in%20Germany%20/?pid=20121228190838238a0" target="_blank">Tesdorf Manson</a> in Germany.<br />
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Monika & I got to know each other a little better while she was translating a 3 page document in German my dad brought back from Germany after WWII. Monika is a super nice lady, who creates some awesome mosaics, & does a lot of promoting for fellow artisans. I encourage you to visit her shop <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/Myeuropeantouch" target="_blank">MyEauropeanTouch</a> on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandMadeArtistsShops</a>, if you haven't already.<br />
I would love to know what you think. But remember:<br />
Comments are moderated, so you won't see it until I publish it.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-1940028794702340652014-03-12T15:09:00.000-06:002014-03-12T15:12:14.755-06:00FINALLYHELLO!<br />
WOW I finally got a new computer! YAY! My very sweet
son got it for me! Super son! I am now living in the beautiful city of
Colorado Springs and have a fantastic view of Pikes Peak right out my
living room window.<br />
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I admit, I have a love hate
relationship with my apartment!! I love the layout, the great dishwasher
& self cleaning oven, and it's pretty soundproof! Except for it
facing one of the busiest streets in the city, it's a great location, 2
blocks to 2 grocery stores, a Radio Shack, an <span style="text-align: center;">Ace Hardware, & Hancock </span><span style="text-align: center;">Fabrics
& a few other shops. Hobby Lobby is a short bus ride away, but
honestly I don't know if I can even get to a Michael's or JoAnn's! The
biggest drawback, I lost 75 square feet from my last apt in
Albuquerque, and that one was verging on being too small! This really is
taking some very creative storage solutions. And, I'm still working on
getting things in place (2 months later!)! Also trying to figure out
how to make some games work on my grandson's part of the computer and
not just mine!</span></div>
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be back, but it may be in about a week, hopefully sooner. I am checking
my shops frequently and will get back to HandMadeArtists forum and
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<span style="text-align: center;">Have a god one everybody!</span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">My lisianblue.com site got kind of messed up............................ it now goes to a not so great site. Ugh! I updated my card info and hopefully will manage to get it straightened out soon.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-27860605291706422232013-01-16T17:36:00.001-07:002013-01-16T17:36:28.417-07:00Computer CrashedJust a quick note - will try to get back here on Thursday - but my computer crashed - hoping it can somehow be restored - but so far I'm not having much luck. <br />
Have a good one everyone! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-88538738548854933472013-01-14T17:02:00.000-07:002013-01-14T17:02:34.229-07:00HAF Featured Artist RasmussenGemsGreetings, I'd like to introduce you to<a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/rasmussengems" target="_blank"> RasmussenGems</a> on Hand Made Artists. John and Debora creators of <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/rasmussengems" target="_blank">RasmussenGems</a> make some pretty cool jewelry creations. Debora does the beading, creating wonderful necklaces, bracelets, anklets and more. John does the lapidary work, cutting gemstones & shaping the metal into some fabulous jewelry pieces. They also do custom orders, so if you have something in mind, send them a message through the shop.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">John also cuts some gorgeous cabochons that you can buy for your own creations, such as this beautiful <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Handmade%20Supplies/Cabochon/Lapis%20Lazuli%20Cabochon/?pid=201207021831023820d" target="_blank">Lapis Lazuli Cabochon</a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">I really like Hematite, these pretty <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Earrings/F%20Specular%20Hematite%20Earrings/?pid=20110704022322820dc" target="_blank">F Specular Hematite Earrings</a> were calling my name! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Agate is one of those stones that has such wonderful patterns, I really like this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Pendants/D%20Banded%20Agate%20Cabochon%20Pendant/?pid=201210020050294238a" target="_blank">D Banded Agate Cabochon Pendant</a>, John does such a nice job of wire wrapping. <span id="goog_348927720"></span><span id="goog_348927721"></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br />I have to add these sweet <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Earrings/BA%20Copper%20Heart%20Earrings/?pid=201212221311299a6f7" target="_blank">Copper Heart Earrings</a> , adorable aren't they? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">You can visit<a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/rasmussengems" target="_blank"> RasmussenGems</a> on Hand Made Artists, <a href="http://rasmussengemsandjewelryllc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry</a> blog, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rasmussen-Gems-and-Jewelry/123028303885" target="_blank">RasmussenGemsandJewelry</a> on Facebook.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Oh yeah, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12px;">Gem identification and appraisal services are also available.</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Thank you for coming by and wishing you a wonderful day.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Should you choose to leave a comment, they are moderated, so they will not show up until I approve them. :)</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-73547677437881289422013-01-07T14:19:00.000-07:002013-01-07T14:19:07.681-07:00HandMadeArtists Feature LilBitSassyI'm late, I'm late for a very important date!<br />
Some how or another, I completely skipped over our featured artist a few weeks ago, so I'm featuring <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/LilBitSassy" target="_blank">LilBitSassy</a> on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandMadeArtists </a>now. My apologies to <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/LilBitSassy" target="_blank">LilBitSassy</a>! <br />
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The creator of <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/LilBitSassy" target="_blank">LilBitSassy</a> lives in Meadville, PA and loves to create useful but fun items. Many of her inspirations come from family members. She especially enjoys making baby and children items, using her imagination to make things that they will love and/or enjoy playing with.<br />
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This sweet little "<a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Toys/Baby/My%201st%20Doll%20in%20Red%20Dots/?pid=201210231303450dcc5" target="_blank">My 1st doll in Polka Dots</a>" is adorable!<br />
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I love the idea of this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Holiday%20Mall/Christmas/Teddy%20Bear%20Gift%20Bag/?pid=20121115084331ca423" target="_blank">Teddy Bear Gift Bag</a> - made with fabric it can become a great carry all for those little ones after the gift is opened. I think my 3 yr old grand daughter would think this is a gift by itself. I think you'll agree that it's super cute!<br />
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<a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/LilBitSassy" target="_blank">LilBitSassy</a> also makes some adorable snuggle blankets such as this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Toys/Plushies/Timothy%20Turtle%20Snuggle%20Buddy%20Blanket/?pid=201209172032538a0b9" target="_blank">Timothy Turtle Snuggle Buddy Blanket</a>. Love those little green turtles on the blue background. She also has bunnies, aliens, robots, frogs, lambs and other critters too. And some great blankets too!<br />
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So if you're looking for something that's well made for that special little someone in your life, I recommend you pay <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/LilBitSassy" target="_blank">LilBitSassy</a> a visit. Besides her shop on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandMadeArtists</a>, (links throughout the post) you can also find her at her <a href="http://lilbitsassy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> and her other blog <a href="http://www.lilbitsassy.com/" target="_blank">LilBitSassy</a>, Sassy items for Sassy folks where she also sells her items.<br />
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You've got to see her adorable <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/LilBitSassy&page=2&sort_item_by=&secid=2510" target="_blank">pj stockings</a>!<br />
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Thanks for visiting, and wishing you a wonderful day & New Year!<br />
Comments are greatly appreciated - they are moderated and show up only after I approve them. Your patience is requested - I will get to them! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-79095000064973043782012-12-31T20:56:00.000-07:002012-12-31T20:56:24.049-07:00Happy New Year 2012 has been somewhat of a crazy mixed up year!<br />
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I opened a new shop, <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/reflections" target="_blank">Reflections</a> on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandMadeArtists</a>.<br />
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Got acquainted with some new friends such as Monika creator of <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/Myeuropeantouch" target="_blank">MyEuropeanTouch</a> who not only creates some amazing items with mosaics but her drawings are fabulous - I love this print <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Art/Artists%20Prints/Quill%20and%20Ink%20Drawing%20Post%20Card%20Artist%20Monika%20Drake%20Mansion%20of%20Tesdorf%20in%20Germany%20/?pid=20121228190838238a0" target="_blank">Quill and Ink Drawing Post Card Monika Drake Mansion of Tesdorf in Germany</a><br />
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I love what she does with broken plates - even pink ones! such as this delightful <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Mosaic/Wall%20Art/Shabby%20Chic%20Mosaic%20Window%20Sash%20Pane%20broken%20china%20plate%20rims%20/?pid=20120120150203b9238" target="_blank">Shabby chic Mosaic Window Sash Pane Broken China Plate Rims</a></div>
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We had a Secret Santa gift exchange on <a href="http://handmadeartists.com/forum/index.php" target="_blank">HandMadeArtists Forum</a> and I received this beautiful bracelet by Lisa, creator of <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/Uniqlets" target="_blank">Uniglets</a>, I actually try to stay away from her shop, because every time I look I find at least one or two items I would love to have! </div>
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I finally reached 100 followers on my blog - and had a drawing for a stained glass ornament/ sun catcher. what was truly funny was I drew Lisa's name! This is the sun catcher ornament and 2 little stars I sent her. The sun catcher is clear stained glass that I hand painted with a silver outline and a blue/green iridescent paint. The little star on the left, is a glass star that I wrapped with copper foil tape and soldered. Adding some clear and emerald green beads to the top and bottom for a purse or phone charm. the star on the right, is a metal star I painted with aqua/blue iridescent paint and added some white curly cue designs. We have become pretty good friends over the miles between Albuquerque, New Mexico and New York City.</div>
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I received a wonderful gift way before Christmas, of 7 sets of double pointed knitting needles from Judy, creator of <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/juniquegoods" target="_blank">JuniqueGoods</a> who makes these lovely <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Holiday%20Mall/Christmas/Christmas%20Spider/?pid=201210280739584ca42" target="_blank">Christmas Spiders </a>, among other delightful creations. </div>
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I closed my shops on ArtFire, don't miss it too much! Still have my <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/lisianblue" target="_blank">lisianblue</a> shop on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandMadeArtists</a>. Always grateful for the support and all that Kimberly and Andrew do for us through the forum, shop, and blog - and so much more! </div>
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I got to have my grandson with me for a month here in Alb, and then I spent about a month in Colorado Springs with him, his sister, and their mom (my daughter). I do miss them! The flood in their former home from the sewer back up was not fun! I was sick for over a month! 2012 was sort of like a roller coaster ride - like life usually is! In August, I injured the middle finger on my right hand, of course I'm right handed - it's still sore - but better with a few weeks of therapy. It has really cut down on my crocheting though. </div>
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I look forward to 2013, with some changes in store - they don't have anything to do with New Years resolutions, just my own need to stretch a bit - both literally and figuratively! They just happen to be occurring with the New Year! </div>
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Wishing you a wonderful healthy happy 2013 with all it's up's and downs sort of like that roller coaster ride! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-81730161546478315262012-12-22T05:38:00.000-07:002012-12-22T05:39:17.459-07:00HAF Featured Artist Lady Faith JewelryBarbara, the creator of <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/LadyFaithJewelry" target="_blank">Lady Faith Jewelry</a> is a retired school teacher and once again has time for doing what she loves, drawing, painting and making some great jewelry. Barbara originally created jewelry when she was very young, around 5 or 6, when her grandmother brought home a bag of broken jewelry & she would put it back together with safety pins. It is interesting how many of us find our way back to something we truly enjoyed as a child.<br />
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You will not only find some very nice jewelry, but very reasonable prices on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/LadyFaithJewelry" target="_blank">Lady Faith's Jewelry</a>, where you will find as she says " fun jewelry for the modern woman." Enjoy! You can also find Barbara at her blog, <a href="http://ladyfaithjewelry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jewelry by Lady Faith</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-91172012961264375532012-12-17T04:27:00.001-07:002012-12-17T04:31:12.115-07:00Through The Eyes of a ChildIt's 3:40 A.m. I fell asleep earlier and slept for 2 hours and now I'm awake again! I was going through my picture files, cleaning some out, organizing them etc, and came across some my grandson took this past Aug. I had just finished up my <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Glass/Windchime/84%20Bits%20and%20Pieces%20Dancing%20Glass%20Wind%20Chime%20wc0021/?pid=20120822202535cc509" target="_blank">84 Bits and Pieces Dancing Glass Wind Chime</a> and had been taking pictures of it when Kai asked if he could take some. I put the camera strap back on and let him have at it. These are a some of the pictures he took.<br />
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These are actually less than half of the ones he took that afternoon. When his little sister Evie was about 7 mo's old, they came to visit. There were a few times my daughter would go for a short walk around the complex, and leave both kids in my care. Kai is a piece of cake! Evie at 7 mo's, well that was different story! I had a couple of different wind chimes on my patio and I found she would settle down and become a happy baby when I took her outside and ran my fingers across the wind chime making it sing. </div>
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I have some "big" kid who goes by my apartment and once in a while will run their hand across one of my wind chimes making it sing. I can tell the difference between the wind, and a person making it sing! When I'm outside, some of the kids around here will come by and ask if I'll make them make noise! I love it!</div>
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Wishing I could be with my Kai and Evie for Christmas, but it's not to be this year. Hopefully next year. I was with them last Christmas,at their home, they are so fun to be around. </div>
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A few of the latest Highlights<br />
<a href="https://handmadeartists.com/highlights-details/?id=2012121012453923820&uid=04112012222908&index=" target="_blank">HHC#20 Hunter Green and Cranberry Challenge</a><br />
<a href="https://handmadeartists.com/highlights-details/?id=20121209232445ca423&uid=19052011083126&index=" target="_blank">Festival of Lights</a> ( a great one if you like blue)<br />
<a href="https://handmadeartists.com/highlights-details/?id=20121210161140b9238&uid=60220092012165212&index=" target="_blank">It's Snowing Rainbow Colors</a> - What a great title!<br />
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I'll leave you with these 3 to get you started - because once you go there, it's easy to see the rest!<br />
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Just to entice you a little, I'm featuring one item from each of the highlights listed above such as this awesome <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Fused%20Glass%20Double%20Rainbow/?pid=20121202234715238a0" target="_blank">Fused Glass Double Rainbow</a><br />
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Or how about a <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Swarovski%20Christmas%20Wreath%20Charm%20PDF%20Tutorial/?pid=201212041034054ca42" target="_blank">Swarovski Christmas Charm PDF Tutorial </a><br />
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Pretty Charm!<br />
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this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Candle%20Wee%20Dram%20Keychain%20Flask/?pid=20110816202353820dc" target="_blank">Candle Wee Dram Key Chain Flask</a> is cool! (No drinking and driving though ;) )<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-89887391204077409002012-12-14T16:42:00.000-07:002012-12-14T16:43:59.208-07:00HAF Featured Artist Finding CharmI'm catching up from last week!<br />
Featured this week is Sarah creator of Finding Charm. Sarah got into making jewelry because she wanted items that went with her clothing that didn't break the bank. She bought some beads and Finding Charm was created.<br />
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I love ankle bracelets but don't find many jewelry makers make them. so, I'm excited that Sarah does, such as this pretty <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/FindingCharm/4494815/White_Beaded_Ankle_Bracelet/Jewelry/Anklets/Glass" target="_blank">White Beaded Ankle Bracelet </a><br />
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This <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/FindingCharm/4297661/Light_Pink_Tear_Drop_Bracelet/Jewelry/Bracelets/Glass" target="_blank">Light Pink Tear Drop Bracelet</a> looks like a fun piece to wear!<br />
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and perfect for the holidays and any other time of the year is this lovely <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/findingcharm/749484/cranberry_red_beaded_necklace__bracelet_and_earrings/handmade/jewelry/sets/plastic" target="_blank">Cranberry Red Beaded Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings Set </a><br />
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If you're looking for a little bling for the holidays, as gift or for yourself, visit <b><a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/FindingCharm" target="_blank">Finding Charm </a></b>on ArtFire or<br />
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No excuses for not being able to find her sweet creations! Oh yes, she makes some very nice eyeglass necklaces too!<br />
Thanks for coming by and have a great day! Leave a message too - they are moderated and will show up after I approve them - keeps the ickies out!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-27631305728044779922012-12-02T12:40:00.000-07:002012-12-03T00:12:03.168-07:00Shhhh! Secret Santa.....................LOL Secrets already out!<br />
Not too long ago a bunch of us at HandMadeArtists forum got together for a Secret Santa thing! I admit I was a little leery about doing this, as I had participated in something similar a few years ago, and well I was pretty disappointed with my "gift". but, we have some great creators on AF, so I wasn't too concerned!<br />
Normally I check my mail once a week, maybe twice a week if I'm expecting something! I knew people were mailing things out, so I tried really hard to check my mail box more frequently.<br />
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Friday night just about 9:00 I was fixing myself something to eat, and I thought Oh shoot, I'd better get over to the mail box before the door gets locked up. I live in a fairly large apartment complex and the door to the main building gets locked up every night! So, I put my slippers & a coat on and headed off to the mail box. I opened the box and there before my eyes was a brown paper wrapped box ( love my mail man!)<br />
On the way back to my apartment I looked at who it was from, and then got really excited!<br />
I managed to contain myself and grabbed my dinner and sat down to unwrap my present. What a present it was!<br />
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First, is this pretty shiny red box<br />
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lifting the lid I found this great card with a note printed to the side (note part is cropped out)<br />
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lifting those out, I found a neat blue tin (my thing for boxes - well double that for tins!)<br />
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and inside the tin was this incredibly awesome bracelet made just for me!<br />
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I have to tell you, this is no light weight bracelet! It weighs almost 2oz! I had just bought a digital scale on Friday - so I had to play with it weighing things! And it's well made too! So, you are wondering who did I receive this beauty from? I received this delightful bracelet from Lisa of <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/Uniqlets" target="_blank"><b>Uniqlets</b> </a>on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandMadeArtists</a></div>
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Part of the fun in this, was we were to post a picture of what we received in a thread on the forum. I did it pretty much the way I did here - except for telling people who it was from - and had them guess! It didn't take long for someone to guess. Lisa has such a unique style, just like all of her creations, they are unique! Each piece of jewelry she makes is a one of a kind creation.</div>
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I went to her shop just before writing this and fell in love with this beautiful <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Necklaces/Victorian%20Elegance%20Reworked%20Vintage%20Necklace/?pid=201211270131269a6f7" target="_blank">Victorian Elegance Reworked Vintage Necklace </a></div>
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and check out this amazing <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Necklaces/Cuckoo%20Vintage%20Steampunk%20Necklace/?pid=2012111604395238a0b" target="_blank">Cuckoo Vintage Steampunk Necklace </a>, now seriously can you say you've ever seen a Cuckoo clock necklace? Well, maybe, but I doubt it was as unique as this one! </div>
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This <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Bracelets/Art%20Nouveau%20Lady%20in%20the%20Flowers%20Bracelet/?pid=2012111006540323820" target="_blank">Art Nouveau Lady in the Flowers Bracelet</a> is brilliant! </div>
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If you are looking for some special jewelry for that someone special in your life, I highly recommend you pay a visit to Lisa's boutique <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/Uniqlets" target="_blank"><b>Uniqlet's</b></a> on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandMadeArtists Shop</a>. Be sure to check out all of her pages - everything is different on each and every page!</div>
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and now i'm going to put up my Christmas tree - really early for me!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-38324821684883027462012-11-29T14:11:00.000-07:002012-12-02T01:23:14.716-07:00Woo Hoo 100 Followers Giveaway!<br />
And the winner is Lisa! Congrats Lisa! Seriously people that is the name I drew!<br />
Not too long ago, I decided to do a give away to celebrate when I got to 100 followers. For some reason, I had a hard time deciding how to do this, and what to give away!<br />
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I'm giving away a hand painted, hand cut stained glass ornament sun catcher with a design like this, <b>except </b>you get to choose the 2 colors. Please see below for color choices**<br />
So, here's what you need to do:<br />
1. Visit my <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/reflections" target="_blank"><b>reflections</b></a> studio, decide what your favorite item is and<br />
2. ****Come back here and leave me a message with your favorite item and the 2 colors you would like for this 3 1/4" x 3" bauble if you win. **You need to leave a comment on my blog, under this heading to be entered.** Comments are moderated, you won't see it right away - I will get to them, I promise!<br />
3. If you aren't already following me, please do so!(you don't have to if you would rather not)<br />
4. Contest ends Sat Dec. 1st 2012 at midnight MST.<br />
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<b>Color choices:</b><br />
<b>Top Row - Outline colors</b>: white, black, gold, or silver, but you can choose any color you like<br />
<b>2nd Row - Transparent colors</b>: white, royal blue, red, purple, kelly green, yellow, amber, Prussian Blue, Black<br />
<b>3rd Row -Iridescent colors</b>: the 1st color of a pair is the main color, the second color is the the color that sparkles on top : Ivory/ gold, aqua/blue, green/blue. red/gold, blue/blue, purple/blue, pink/blue - unfortunately the iridescence doesn't show up too well.<br />
<b>4th Row - Frosted colors</b>: green, yellow, blue, red, (the frosted red really isn't very frosty - it's more of a flat red)<br />
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NOTE: the outline, iridescent and frosted colors are not transparent.<br />
You will <b>not</b> be receiving the red and gold one pictured, but if you want one like it, I can do that!<br />
Good Luck, remember contest ends midnight MST Sat. Dec 1, 2012!<br />
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Have a great day!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-58214103584202836202012-11-28T14:52:00.000-07:002012-11-28T14:55:19.411-07:00A Wonderful Gift From a Very Nice LadyAbout Halloween time, I made a few Highlights, and of course sent little notes to everyone that I included. I received a short note back from Judy, creator of <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/juniquegoods" target="_blank">JuniqueGoods</a>. We exchanged a few messages with each other, and in one of those she offered me a few sets of double pointed knitting needles. These high quality needles had belonged to her mother-in-law who used them quite a bit especially for sweater sleeves. Judy said she had also used them but no longer knitted, so I said, Yes, I'd love to have them! Honestly I was expecting a "few" sets. I really felt very honored that this very sweet woman was giving me some nice double pointed knitting needles. Within about a week, I received a manila envelope in the mail, and couldn't wait to get back to my apartment to see what was inside!<br />
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Each set of 5 double pointed needles had several rubber bands around them along with a small piece of paper with the size.<br />
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A bit more than a "few"!!! Oh, the picture of sizes 8 & 9, there are only 4 of the size 9 in the picture, because I had to try these lovely needles out, so one of them was occupied with the beginnings of a scarf!<br />
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These sweet light weight double pointed needles are made out of birch wood by <a href="http://www.brittanyneedles.com/default.html" target="_blank">Brittany</a>.. They also make regular knitting needles as well as crochet hooks. I asked Judy if her mother-in-law or she had used them, as they didn't look like they had been used at all! She assured me that both she and her mother-in-law had used them. <br />
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I'm not sure what I did to deserve such a sweet gift, but, I am delighted to have these! Judy, thank you so very much!<br />
Judy, at the age of 75 opened her online shop, selling some very cool creations. She is happily married and living in Monroe, NC. Judy is also the mother of 2 and the grandmother of 5. She says that working with beads, wire, ribbon, fabric, and wood provides some much needed relaxation after a day of working with children in their Home Child Care Facility. Now, normally I wouldn't share what a women's age is, but I think it's wonderful that she took this on at the age of 75, along with taking care of children.<br />
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I'd like to share of few of Judy's creations in her <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/juniquegoods" target="_blank">JuniqueGoods</a> shop on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandMadeArtists Shop</a><br />
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One of my favorites, is this <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Holiday%20Mall/Christmas/Christmas%20Spider/?pid=201210280739584ca42" target="_blank">Christmas Spider</a><br />
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And I just love these <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Holiday%20Mall/Christmas/Mini%20Stump%20Santas/?pid=2012092609384023820" target="_blank">Mini Stump Santas</a><br />
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Judy also has some very colorful <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Housewares/Home%20Decor/Handwoven%20Gods%20Eyes/?pid=20120926161141a6f75" target="_blank">Handwoven Gods Eyes</a> that are made by the kids! This pretty brown, yellow and peach (?) one, is just one example of these nicely done creations.<br />
You can find Judy's creations at <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/juniquegoods" target="_blank">JuniqueGoods</a> on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandMadeArtists</a><br />
and <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/bio/juniquegoods" target="_blank">JuniqueGoods</a> on ArtFire<br />
You can also find her as <a href="http://www.facebook.com/judyg6623" target="_blank">JudyGriffith</a> on Facebook.<br />
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I'm glad you stopped by and wishing you a wonderful day. Love comments - they are moderated, so you won't see them right away. I have to approve them 1st. Keeps the creepies out!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-35547905586632394562012-11-26T20:40:00.000-07:002012-11-26T21:57:57.880-07:00HAF Featured Artist BrooklynBeadGoddessI guess my love of glass just naturally extends to lamp work beads, they are glass! And especially when they are as pretty as the ones that <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/brooklynbeadgoddess" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bead Goddess</a> makes. April who was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY credits Brooklyn for her style and flair unique to her jewelry. She also remembers going to Coney Island and seeing glass artists who sold their sparkling delicate creations there.<br />
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<tr><td>As April describes it: "Lampwork is used to describe handcrafted glass beads that are made by melting glass rods with a torch. The word "lamp" was used in ancient times when the glass was melted with the flame of an oil lamp. Today the craft is also called "flameworking".<br />
Each glass bead is individually hand crafted by heating a glass rod in the flame of an oxygen and natural gas mixed gas torch. The hot glass is melted and applied to a steel rod. I'm open to whatever glass I can experiment with. Lately I'm using German Lauscha, Italian glass Effetre/Moretti, Vetrofond and Creation is Messy. I enjoy learning from and making friends with other artists. Being involved in the art world has always been my passion.<br />
Making glass beads takes time and patience. Mostly it takes practice, practice and more practice. That's what keeps me focused. There is always something new to learn."<br />
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Let's explore some of April's lampwork jewelry...........<br />
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As many of you know, I'm going to head straight for the blue 1st - such as this gorgeous<a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Necklaces/Lampwork%20Bead%20Necklace%20Handcrafted%20Glass%20Wearable%20Art%20Jewelry%20Necklace/?pid=2011073122230538a0b" target="_blank"> Lampwork Bead Necklace Handcrafted Glass Wearable Art Jewelry Necklace </a><br />
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Green is my other favorite color, so this is perfect!</div>
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Such a pretty pink <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Bracelets/Lampwork%20Glass%20Bead%20Bracelet%20Handcrafted%20Wearable%20Art%20Jewelry%20/?pid=201203151844499a6f7" target="_blank">Lampwork Glass Bead Bracelet Handcrafted Wearable Art Jewelry</a></div>
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One of my favorite color combinations, blue and purple, that you will find in this very nice <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Necklaces/Lampwork%20Bead%20Necklace%20Handmade%20Artisan%20Jewelry%20Handcrafted%20Wearable%20Art%20%20SRA%20and%20%20SRAJD/?pid=20120620213036f7584" target="_blank">Lampwork Bead Necklace Handmade Artisan Jewelry Handcrafted Wearable Art SRA an SRAJD</a></div>
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I admit, I was tempted to do all blue, but I know other people wear other colors too! So do I. </div>
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You can find Apri'ls creations at <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/brooklynbeadgoddess" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bead Goddess </a>on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">HandMadeArtists</a>, as well as http://www.brooklynbeadgoddess.com/<br />
Her blog, <a href="http://brooklynbeadgoddess.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bead Goddess Blog</a>, </div>
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No excuses for not being able to find her! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6989882118757764794.post-13337612704598909952012-11-21T13:48:00.000-07:002012-11-21T13:48:21.034-07:00HAF Featured Artist A Bead ThingGot all your holiday shopping done for your favorite lady?<br />
No, you haven't even started! Don't feel bad, many of us haven't! Want to know a secret?<br />
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Well, ok then, let me tell you about a great place to go, and you don't even have to leave your house! You can go shopping at <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/beadthing" target="_blank">A Bead Thing</a> any time day or night to get some great jewelry creations by Pam. Pam is a mother and grandmother and has been doing crafts of one kind or another all her life. Turns out, Pam had been collecting beads for quite a while, but kept them in the closet! She says she would take them out occasionally and admire them, maybe play around with them a bit, but back they went! Pam's mother passed away on 5/18/09 and then Pam had a heart attack on 5/24/09! As many of us don't know - but do now - many people will often go into a depression after having a heart attack. <br />
Then, Halloween came along and Pam asked her daughter to make some jewelry for her, with some of those beads in the closet, - and Pam was hooked!<br />
She started researching techniques, and learning all she could about beading and hasn't stopped.<br />
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One of my favorite creations by Pam is this sweet <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Bracelets/Wire%20Swirls/?pid=20120805034831a4238" target="_blank">Wire Swirls Bracelet</a><br />
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Another favorite is this gorgeous <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Pendants/Jasper%20Pendant/?pid=201205190241153820d" target="_blank">Wire Wrapped Jasper Pendant</a><br />
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If these <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/product-details/Jewelry/Earrings/Silver%20Coiled%20Turquoise%20Howlite/?pid=201208201708290dcc5" target="_blank">Silver Coiled Turquoise Howlite Earrings </a>are still in her studio around the 1st of Dec., I'm snatching them! Wish I could do it sooner, but.................the bills gotta be paid!<br />
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Not only does Pam make some awesome jewelry, she has some great prices! You can see more of Pam's creations at <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/shop/beadthing" target="_blank">A Bead Thing</a> on <a href="https://handmadeartists.com/" target="_blank">Hand Made Artists Shop</a><br />
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Be sure to check out Pam's blog, <a href="http://www.abeadthing.com/index.html" target="_blank">A Bead Thing,</a> where she has even more artisan designed jewelry!<br />
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And her other blog, <a href="http://www.abeadthing-pam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Bead Thing</a> where she shares recipes, stories about her darling grandson Jaeden, and other artisans.<br />
You can also follow A Bead Thing on Twitter and Facebook<br />
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And oh yeah - that depression, went away - creating with your own two hands is great therapy!<br />
Thanks for coming by and have a great day!<br />
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