HAF Featured Artist RasmussenGems

Greetings, I'd like to introduce you to RasmussenGems on Hand Made Artists.  John and Debora creators of  RasmussenGems 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.

John also cuts some gorgeous cabochons that you can buy for your own creations, such as this beautiful Lapis Lazuli Cabochon 

I really like Hematite,  these pretty F Specular Hematite Earrings were calling my name! 






















Agate is one of those stones that has such wonderful patterns, I really like this D Banded Agate Cabochon Pendant, John does such a nice job of wire wrapping. 

I have to add these sweet Copper Heart Earrings , adorable aren't they? 

You can visit RasmussenGems on Hand Made Artists,  Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry blog, and RasmussenGemsandJewelry on Facebook.

Oh yeah,  Gem identification and appraisal services are also available.

Thank you for coming by and wishing you a wonderful day.
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HAF Featured Artist Finding Charm

I'm catching up from last week!
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.

I love ankle bracelets but don't  find many jewelry makers make them.  so, I'm excited that Sarah does, such as this pretty White Beaded Ankle Bracelet 

This Light Pink Tear Drop Bracelet looks like a fun piece to wear!

and perfect for the holidays and any other time of the year is this lovely Cranberry Red Beaded Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings Set 




If you're looking for a little bling for the holidays, as gift or for yourself,  visit Finding Charm on ArtFire or

Finding Charm on Etsy

Finding Charm on Facebook

Finding Charm on ecrater

Finding Charm on zibbet

No excuses for not being able to find her sweet creations!  Oh yes, she makes some very nice eyeglass necklaces too!
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HAF Featured Artist A Bead Thing

Got all your holiday shopping done for your favorite lady?
No, you haven't even started!  Don't feel bad, many of us haven't! Want to know a secret?
Yeah!
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 Bead Thing 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.
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!
She started researching  techniques, and learning all she could about beading and hasn't stopped.

One of my favorite creations by Pam is this sweet Wire Swirls Bracelet

Another favorite is this gorgeous Wire Wrapped Jasper Pendant

If these Silver Coiled Turquoise Howlite Earrings 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!

Not only does Pam make some awesome jewelry, she has some great prices!  You can see  more of Pam's creations at A Bead Thing on Hand Made Artists Shop

Be sure to check out Pam's blog, A Bead Thing, where she has even more artisan designed jewelry!

And her other blog, A Bead Thing where she shares recipes, stories about her darling grandson Jaeden, and other artisans.
You can also follow A Bead Thing on Twitter and Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ABeadThing
http://www.twitter.com/abeadthing

And oh yeah - that depression, went away - creating with your own two hands is great therapy!
Thanks for coming by and have a great day!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING :)

IBH Guild Featured Artist HopesandDreamsStudio

I'm a bit crazed this week, so I'm going to let the pictures do the talking for me with some wonderful creations from HopesAndDreamsStudio

Beautiful Sea Shore Set

So sparkly!

My Little Princess Charm Bracelet and Earrings  Sweet!

Lady In Bird Cage Necklace 

How cool!

Mermaids Matching Necklace and Earrings
Love mermaids!



Go take a look at some of the fun and pretty jewelry in HopesAndDreamsStudio

IBHGuild Featured Artist Daffydill

Deb, the creator behind Daffydill, has been crafting for 40+ years.  She likes to collect and repair/clean vintage pieces, and most of the inventory in her shop is created using re purposed materials along with new wire, and gems.
I really like her shop name and the way it came about it.   I'll let her explain that - she does it so well!
" My name? daffydills comes from all those years ago when there was only ICQ available for IM.......yeppers aging myself. I was trying to come up with a screen name and none I wanted were available! It was spring and my son suggested daffodils, I love flowers, it was taken too! So, we giggled and compromised on "daffy dill" and it's stuck for all these years. Why change a good thing?! LOL"
Another flower lover! Yeah!

Deb's pictures really set off her jewelry quite nicely, and I was really drawn to this lovely Long White Necklace, White Beaded, Rope Style, White with Brass.  This OOAK necklace  made from upcycled beads and clasp is a generous 44"/110cm long.

If you love earrings,  Deb has some of her earrings on sale!  Besides blue, I love clear or frosted earrings such as these pretty Earrings, Dangle, Glass, Clear Faceted Glass, Drop Style

I love anklets!  Probably more than bracelets and this  Pink Beaded Anklet is so pretty and looks like fun to wear.

All three of these pieces have been created with upcycled beads, and other pieces.  I think she does a fabulous job of doing that.  Deb of Daffydill has lots of great pieces of jewelry , for instance she has a Wire Wrapped Crazy Lace Agate Pendant that is gorgeous!  It actually takes a bit of work to take previously made jewelry apart, clean up the pieces and then put them perhaps put them together with other pieces and parts from something else, and you know, I'm really impressed, because she has very reasonable  prices on her very nicely done jewelry.  I highly recommend you go see what lovely jewelry Daffydill has!
Thanks for coming by and have "daffydill" kind of day - bright and cheerful that is! 
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ArtFire CrazyTrain Rider Prairiesoy

Prairiesoy, where you will find jar candles in different sizes, and even a bit of soap. I love candles, they help brighten up those cold winter days, and can even make our houses smell nice too! Put them out for a nice summer evening on the patio, add a touch of romance anywhere anytime. 

I don't think I've ever seen a Coca-Cola Scented Soy Candle before, but you can find one at Prairiesoy

When I saw this one I thought ok, what does a Hummingbird Scented Candle smell like?
Wow - it's a combination of: tart kiwi, lilac, tiger lily, with pineapple and pears, sounds delightful!

And for the kid in all of us, this adorable Pink Puppy Soap Bubblicious Scented Goats Milk


One of the really cool things about these soy candles, they come in neat little jars, that you can wash out and use the jar for something else! 










Our littlesister/littlebrother tag-alongs:

PattyAnn with an eclectic collection of vintage treasures, books & instruments, craft supplies, and even a few items she has created. This Cattails and Flowers Embroidery Heat Transfer is pretty cool.

BeadSouk with bead supplies in smaller packs, and some of her own creations. Love this Teardrop Shape Snow Flake Obsidian Pendant

JillsTreasureChest with some pretty ceramic creations and a bit of jewelry too.  This pretty Ceramic Creamer with Hand Painted Bluebells, is still one of my favorites

Uniquely yours in handmade
 I do appreciate you  stopping by and have a wonderful day.

ArtFireCrazyTrain Rider Just Fabulous Darlin

It's a bright and sunny day, and it's supposed to be in the low 70's today - Yay!  Spring is finally here!

And Just Fabulous Darlin has some perfect jewelry for spring

well, for anytime really! lo

Doesn't this Blue & White Porcelain Beaded Bracelet remind you of the deep blue sea?  I can also see this paired with an all white outfit (I'm such the fashionista! lo)

When I saw this lovely Real-Pearls-Glass Pearls Gemstone Bracelet, I thought oh that would be so cool if it's an anklet - it's a bracelet - mmmm maybe an extension???  I'm all about dresses & skirts in the spring and summer and love anklets too!

I love flowers, and dragonflies are such amazing little creatures, and look, this cool bead on this very pretty Blue Lampwork Bead and Czech Fire Polished Bead Bracelet has both!

mmmm I have several outfits that all three of these very cool bracelets by Just Fabulous Darlin would go with.  Oh yeah, there are necklaces, earrings, men's jewelry, and more!

And the littlesister/littlebrother tag-a-longs:

BlueMorningExpressions with some fabulous creations in polymer clay.  You can get some really cool beads like these Polymer Clay Floral Round Beads to create your own jewelry or choose from some fabulous jewelry this creative artisan has already made.  Oh yeah, there are polymer clay canes too!













It's a jewelry kind of day!

I love the jewelry creations in PaleMoonCreations  This Twisted Princess AlteredArt Charm Bracelet reminds me of one of my favorite movies Nightmare Before Christmas. 

I love the jewelry in all these shops!!!

Yes, it is definitely a jewelry kind of day today!   I didn't get very far in DianesDangles before this Blue Glass Leaves White LampworkBeaded Silver chain Bracelet caught my eye.
Yes, of course it's blue!









Oh the wonders of artisans who create handmade jewelry - 4 different people who create very different jewelry from each other.   I'd be willing to bet you could give all 4 of them the same beads, same findings, and they would come up with different creations! 
You get the benefit of owning something that 10,000 other people don't!  Most often these artisans make well made items and stand by their product.  Go shopping from the comfort of your home, and then go show off your fabulous finds doing something fun with some friends.  Don't be stingy now, tell them where you found it!  There's more than enough to go around.
Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful spring day!

Me? I've got to do some cleaning & rearranging , my daughter & grand kids will be here Sat!  And I need to finish quilting the quilt I'm making for my youngest granddaughter.

Would love to hear what you think about some of these lovely finds!

ArtFire Crazy Train Rider PineRidge Treasures

Alright, I admit it, I have been doing a lousy job of keeping up with things!  Too many things going on and some big changes in my life happening very quickly........................

Crazy Train riders are so fun to explore - see what other people are up to, what they create, what inspires them.  Lisa, creator of PineRidge Treasures lives in Michigan and is inspired by  "nature, especially colors like ocean blue and leaf green, natural stones from the Earth, and living creatures including birds, fish and insects."
So, let's see what she makes.   Lovely Pink & Gray Czech Pearl Necklace

and look, Dangley Pink & Gray Czech Pearl earrings to match that pretty necklace

I was looking to see if maybe she also had a matching bracelet, nope, but found this pretty Coral Pink w/ Lady Bug Charm Bracelet Love that little ladybug!  However, she does have a section for custom orders, so I imagine if you found something you wanted, and wanted matching earrings, or bracelet, Lisa would probably be happy to make something for you.







And did you know about the Christmas in July Sale going on over at ArtFire??
No?  Well, you gotta check it out! PineRidgeTreasures and a whole lot of other studios are participating in the annual Christmas in July Sale - don't miss out on this one! ♥
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

ArtFire Crazy Train Rider Moonlight Eternal

There are more than a few jewelry artisans out there, but not all of them craft jewelry for the men, but Moonlight Eternal does.  And some of them are unisex.

I could see this smart looking Shell & Wood Disc Necklace on a man or a woman

This Men's Organic Wood, Bone, Shell & Gemstone Stretch Bracelet would look great on a man, but I'm kind of thinking it would look pretty great on women too, at the beach,  a pool party, even at the office, for either men or woman.

Yeah, ya know, we have our boyfriends, jeans, shirts, how about their jewelry too! hehe Gotta love this coconut Shell & Wood Mens Necklace.











 So follow the moonlight over to Moonlight Eternal's shop for some unique & different creations such as tiaras, crowns, circlets, chokers, anklets, toe rings, etc, and there's even a couple of darling pumpkin candle holders.
One of the awesome things about shopping online, you not only get unique handcrafted items, you can do it in the moonlight if you want!
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

ArtFire Crazy Train Rider DaBeezNeez

While DaBeezsNeez does create some pretty cool jewelry, she also knits.  Since so many of the features have been on jewelry artisans, I'm going to feature her knitting.

This Yellow Matinee Set is just adorable!  I found it interesting that she calls her "sweaters" matinee coats, maybe it's a UK thing? But whatever it is, the whole set is just precious. 

This Toddler Cardigan: Country Side Scene with Shepard Toy is so sweet. Comes with a toy to keep the little one entertained while sparking creativity!   It takes time to add in those little details, I started a sweater for my grandson, by the time I got finished with the front, he was too big to wear it!  But, I'm also not the worlds fastest knitter!

This Turquoise & White Matinee Coat is one of my favorites.  Isn't that gorgeous.



I almost went into shock when I saw her prices, not because they are high, they are quite reasonable for these hand knitted items!  And you would almost think, well but they're coming from the UK, isn't shipping a lot of money? Not in this case!  If you are looking for something a little special for that special little one, I highly recommend paying DaBeezNeez a visit.  Besides, you just gotta check out a shop with a cool name like that!  You will also find some chainmaille, beaded jewelry, knitted toys & doll clothes, and more!

Thanks so much for visiting and have a great day!
P.S. If you are trying to leave a message and have a hard time, please let me know with a message in my Artfire  shop : lisianblue  just click on Contact Artisan under the picture on the left side   Thanks!

ArtFire Crazy Train Rider 1BeadAtATime

Before I get started on today's Crazy Train rider, I'd like to draw your attention to a new page I added, just above to the right of Home, you'll see ARTISTS.  There are number of artists that have influenced me, not just my art, & I thought it might be fun to add this to my blog. There may be other pages added in time.

A few changes:  Comments will now require captchas and they won't be published until I publish them.  I honestly dislike doing this, but after getting a few unwanted comments, I decided to do this.   If by some chance you aren't asked to do the captcha thing, please let me know! Thanks. 

And, on to today's ArtFire Crazy Train Rider:  1BeadAtATime.  It's a very good thing that I am not a huge jewelry junky - or I'd be even more broke than I am! 

I'm a blue jeans kind of person, I even have 3 different jean dresses.  so, naturally I'm drawn to this awesome Denim Blue Beadwoven Bracelet

That is one very cool bracelet!

This Blue Spiral Ceramic Pendant on Beadwoven Necklace is also super cool.  Think it would even work with that awesome bracelet - no, I don't think jewelry always has to match exactly.

I'm sticking with the blue for this post even if they may not work with the necklace or bracelet, I really like these earrings: Blue & White Glass Bead Earrings - simply pretty!



Oh yes, 1BeadAtATime does have some very cool  jewelry in other colors too, including some beautiful wedding whites.

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful day.

HAF Featured Artist Jewelry Geek

This weeks featured HAF artist is Kristin, creator of Jewelry Geek.   This is one busy lady, she is going to school for her master's degree in library sciences, has an 11 yr old son,  is married to a Navy man, and creates some very cool jewelry.  Kristen enjoys listening to Chinese flute music as well Celtic music & bagpipes, as well as mid eastern music.   ooh I love bagpipes!
Not only does Kristin have some very pretty jewelry, she also has some very creative photos of it in her Etsy shop. 

Of course I'm going to start out with these fabulous BlueBerry Earrings with copper.  Pretty aren't they? and I love the photo too!

oooh talk about sparkle - these awesome Swarovski Crystal Chandelier Earrings have 23  crystals per earring, and are 5 3/4" long!  Wouldn't those be fun to wear with that special little black dress!!! Elegant!

This beautiful Green Pearl & Crystal Bracelet is stunning!  Pearls in any color are so versatile - play them up - or go casual - either way, they work.

Most of Kristin's creations can be worn with casual attire or dressed up ( in my kind of dressed up anyway)- I absolutely adore this Large Shell Pendant Choker with clear to dark purple glass bicone beads.   In fact, I have the perfect blue and purplish dress that this would look fabulous with.
But, those great crystal chandelier earrings are calling my name!!
And all of her creations are very reasonably priced.  One of the fun things about hand crafted jewelry - you can get some unique pieces at some great prices - and no malls!  Shop in your pj's on a lazy Sunday morning!  I love the idea of having a piece of jewelry that thousands of other people don't have! 

I highly recommend visiting JewelryGeek on etsy or her great blog.

Thanks for visiting and have a great day!
P.S. I wrote a blog on my other blog titled Thank You & My apologies.   But, be sure you go visit Jewelry Geek, OK!

ArtFire Crazy Train Rider TwoTootsies

One of the fun things about doing the ArtFire Crazy Train - besides seeing all the cool stuff, is the shop names - love this one TwoTootsies! 

I love anklets so I decided to check out the anklet section first - and found this pretty Periwinkle Anklet - it's blue right- so of course I'll pick it!

and speaking of blue - this Deep Blue Agate Pendant is gorgeous

and might as well have some pretty Cobalt & Copper Earrings to finish off the trio, right!



So, go visit TwoTootsies for some cool jewelry, she has an awesome sea shell necklace - perfect for these summer days. And, very reasonably priced for handmade jewelry.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

HAF BLOG RING FEATURED ARTIST LTD BEADS & JEWELRY

Joan, creator of LTD Beads & Jewelry found herself out of a job and so she returned to a childhood love - rocks - to relieve the stress. Well, not just any rocks, but pretty rocks, the kind you put into a necklace or earrings, along with a few beads. LTD Beads and Jewelry came to life as she kept returning to two things she loves, rocks and jewelry. With many years of graphic design experience, Joan does have a great eye for design as shown in her wonderful creations.

With a shops on ecrater , Artfire, and Bonanzle, you can take your pick whre to buy one of her finely crafted jewelry pieces.

Or to find out a little more about Joan and LTD Beads and Jewelry, you can also visit her blog

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.