ArtFire Crazy Train Rider Frugal Kitty

You just gotta love a name like that - Frugal Kitty!  And I have to say, this studio has some pretty cool necklaces and bracelets.  This Oceans Delight Necklace is one of my favs.

This Pink Ice Necklace would look lovely with that little black dress for the holidays don't you think?

I really like this little Elephant Bracelet - that's just cool!

And Frugal Kitty does have some great prices for her handmade jewelry, so if  you are looking for a nice but not expensive piece of jewelry, this is a great shop to go visit. 
Give the gift of handmade this year - help support these wonderful creative people - much better than buying mass produced items that 1000's of other people are going to have the same of!
I just love that little elephant! 


What!! You're still here?? go check out Frugal Kitty!!!

ArtFire Crazy Train Rider Dichroic Dazzle

It's a busy time of year - and I was just thinking this morning that another great reason to buy handmade - most people sell online and you don't have to wade through 1000's of people at the mall and stores!  And many artisans are having sales this time of year such as Dichroic Dazzle of ArtFire.   And, talk about variety, this lady has variety!  Such as this awesome Viteous Enamel Sgraffito Leaf Pendant and earrings,

cufflinks,

hair accessories, and much more.   AND, she's having a sale - you need a coupon code so be sure to get that its on the bottom right of her front page of her shop. 

So, if you really want to wade through 1000's of people go for it - it you want to buy the same thing 1000's of other people are - go for it - BUT, if  you want something unique, something that 1000's of other's aren't going to have, and you can get it mailed right to you, then visit this artisan's studio and if you don't find something there, go visit the rest of ArtFire - lots of Artisans are having sales, and even if they aren't, many have such great deals anyway it's well worth the "trip"!

Have a wondeful Thanksgiving and a great day today!

ArtFire Crazy Train Rider Jewelry by Desiree

At some point, I may try to catch up.  But until then I'm going to try really hard to keep up with the current ArtFire Crazy train riders. I've just been having a really hard time getting back into the swing of things after coming back from Colorado when my daughter was sick with the flu - not such a big deal usually- except they think it was the swine flu and she's pregnant. 
Without further ado, I give to you today's ArtFire Crazy Train rider Jewelry by Desiree, who has quite a variety of jewelry,  such as these Purple round resin earrings.

and if earrings aren't your style, she also has wine charms - and these may actually be very appropriate for this time of year.

she also has a sale section!!!! and included in her sale section is this sweet bracelet.

So, if you are looking for a unique and reasonably priced gift this time of year - go check out Jewelry by Desiree on ArtFire.

By cutting out the middle "men" people who sell on line can often sell their creations at some great prices.  When you don't have to pay half a dozen people before it gets to the consumer, you can pass the savings on to the consumer.   There are a number of people who also sell wholesale and so they will usually mark their items up a little bit more, but then there are those of us who don't sell wholesale and you can get some great deals.  Another great reason to support Handmade! You get great items at great prices.

RIDIN THE RAILS OF THE CRAZY TRAIN ON ARTFIRE

So, Thurs evening I took some zinc - woke up Friday feeling sort of ok, took some more zinc and Sat. wasn't too bad...............................and then woke up today feeling like someone clobbered me in the face - guess I've got a sinus infection brewing......................
At the same time I'm really excited about getting 2 diamond drill bits to drill holes in glass - but I think I want to get the better ones - I've already burned those out!
On to the Crazy Train
And just in time for cooler weather with Broken Hallelujah's crocheted caps, slippers, scarves and adorable little change purses.
Aren't these pretty women's slippers? I love this color combination - purple and turquiose - if you're anything like me and have cold feet these look nice and comfy and warm..............

Love this lacy cap, maybe not the best for keeping your head warm - but it sure would be great for one of those bad hair days - you can be pretty even on a bad hair day - I like that idea! (what can I say - I have a lot of bad hair days! lo) And it's even a pretty blue!

Wood - wood is one of my favorite things in the world - I'm not sure what it is about wood - especially in the hands of someone who knows how to make the beauty of it stand out and not hide it - The artisan of Wood N Goods knows how to make wood into something beautiful. Ornaments, wall plaques, oh I didn't get a copy of the best - a dragon wrapped around a mirror!

This little rocking horse ornament is so cool - really like the way she colors the wood and the rounded edges really adds a nice touch.

This lion is just awesome! I am impressed, it takes time to accurately cut out all those pieces, but to round off the edges too giving them dimension, way cool - those eyes- and the blue "feathers" - The whole lion is just so awesome - some beautiful work there Woods N Goods!

One of most popular items on ArtFire - handmade soap - these lovely looking soaps are by Faye Farms , and I figured I may as well choose a couple of my favorite scents, vanilla - the top one is a blend of vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove - wow - I bet that smells almost good enough to eat!

I remember wearing Patchouli oil - loved the stuff - just a little bit would go a long way - I think having it in a soap would just be divine!

All the pictures are linked to the items in the studios. Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!

WOO WOO WOO CRAZY TRAIN

Good Morning - it's a nice rainy morning here - well okay maybe I should say it's a nice wet morning - it rained and rained and rained last night. Pretty awesome thunderstorm.

This is going to be a little short - I have a sore throat and I'm going to go back to sleep for a bit.

KraftyLady (KG Krafts) has one of those studios that has a nice variety of items - handknit baby booties and clothing, latch hook rugs, ornaments, jewelry - well you gotta go check it out -

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=384257
Besides those adorable baby booties - this is a little dress for a newborn! That is just too cute!

I have to admit I don't think I've ever seen earrings quite like these by A Jewel Gift what an adorable pair of cactus earrings -

Not into cacti - well ok - how about this pretty black and white beaded bracelet - she also has matching earrings - and if you are a dog lover do check out A Jewel Gift!

Must be black and white day!

This is pretty neat by Noveena- a beaded collar - and she has different colors available too -

also this pretty blue bracelet. - some nice items here this beautiful dewy day - please go check them out and see what you think!

Kraftouch Treasures on ArtFire

This past week has been somewhat chaotic and emotional. I have a million and one things to do, but inbetween those million things, it's nice to just sit for a few minutes and explore someone else's creations. Now, Kraftouch Treasures, in Hawaii, has a nice variety of earrings, bracelets, necklaces and some cute little hair clips - but I'm sort of into flying things right now. And so I'd like to share a couple of dragonflys with you.

Pretty sunny yellow dragonfly!!

What a pretty blue dragon fly! Made of Swarovski crystals, Czech glass beads, and other little goodies.

Kraftouch says this about dragonflys" Here in Hawaii, dragonfly signifies the coming of rain to freshen up the green trees and plants around the beautiful island, to others dragonfly symbolizes the birth of a new beginning in life. "

There are a lot of other goodies in this great studio - some with a Hawiaan twist to them.

Check it out - of course the title to this post links to her shop!

NinjaJenn On ArtFire

One of the really fun things about promoting other shops, is you get to see some of the fun items people do. It's interesting how one technique has turned out soooooo many different pendants. NinjaJenn does glass tile, scrabble tile, and other wood pendants. Even though this wooden heart is covered with chiyogami paper, it sort of reminds me of an art nouveau design. The paper is coated with resin to protect it, also making it water resistant.





I kind of like the fogginess of this butterfly pendant, makes it look somewhat mysterious. I almost want to get a magnifying glass out to see if there are any fairies hiding in there! Pretty cool.

Title will take you to her shop on ArtFire.

Chantilly Lace on ArtFire

Ok, so I'm going to try really hard to get back on a regular schedule of featuring other ArtFire artisans.

Today we have ChantillyLace of ArtFire, who claims to be a romatic at heart and lives in Edmondton, Alberta, Canada.

I just love this bracelet. I think this a really intriquing design. Even though it looks pretty delicate, it is actually fairly sturdy. I know, because I've tried this pattern based on a short piece by my ex-mil. But this one with it's pink pearls, purple and opal Swarovski crystals and sterling silver wire, is quite stunning don't you think so?

Lots of pretty romantic creations in this shop. Be sure to check it out for some quality handmade items.

TITLE LINKS TO HER SHOP

Wooleycreek Tribal and Ethnic Jewelry

I admit, it's a little late in the day to be starting a blog, but, I had to get photos done while I still had daylight to do them, then there was dinner to make and eat, and then I got lost in the forums for a bit...........................................
While looking through Wooleycreeks items, these really caught my eye! Sort of reminded me of the little leather boots my ex made for my daughter when she was about 1 1/2! I think she still has them.
And that is one of the really cool things about leather - it lasts forever!! These would make the cutest baby gift - and little moccasins look so cute on babies. These would be so cool to receive as a baby shower gift, or after baby is born - No babies around or expected??? Well, there is some pretty cool jewelry in this shop too! title of this post links to the shop. check it out!

3ZART ON ARTFIRE

When I saw the idea for the crazy train promotion in the ArtFire Forum, I thought: what a cool idea - help promote other shops, and other shops help promote you when it's your turn!
An added benefit for me, is seeing all the cool things that people make that I may not have seen otherwise.
3ZArt of Amarillo, Texas makes some really cool light switch covers, mouse pads, coasters, outlet plates, and lampshades.
They all look like they are nicely made, and she will even do custom orders! So, if you have a certain decor and fabric in mind definitely contact 3Z Art and see what the two of you come with! Creativity often goes to new heights when people get together and discuss ideas.
Title of the blog of course goes to her shop!


I think the colors in this one are so wonderful, and love the butterfies.



I tend to think of bathroom decor when I see seahorses! Maybe it's because my mom painted some ceramic seahorses to put in our bathroom when I was young. But, I don't think a mouse pad would have much use in the bathroom - but wouldn't it be fun to have a mouse pad like this. MMMMM maybe I'll ask her to do a switchplate cover in this pattern for me as I have an ocean theme going on in my bathroom!


I'm a big fan of art deco style - and this lamp shade really caught my eye! Now, how cool is that a very unique lampshade, and I'm sure she would be delighted to do a custom one if this or the others ones don't quite fit your decor!

I highly recommend checking this studio out.

ALISUN'S ON ARTFIRE

It's Sunday evening, and for those of who celebrate Easter, I hope you had a wonderful day. Hope you had a wonderful day even if you don't!:)
I was going to go to a friends today for a get together - bbq, but for some silly reason, it's cold and rainy here today - so it sort of got canceled! Of course, it's supposed to be 70degrees and sunny tomorrow! But, what does this have to do with Allisun's on ArtFire?

Well, because I'm not at my friends, I'm writing about Allisun's! Besides glass, I also have a thing for stones - (just ask my kids about my rock collection!) always have. Allisun's has some pretty cool jewelry, all handmade by her, and she has some very reasonable prices. And, to make it even more enticing, for orders under 13oz, she doesn't charge for domestic US shipping! Mother's day is coming up, as is prom, and then there are those summer birthdays! She's having a sale on all items until Mother's day!!!! Pretty good deal there!!!!

And as usual, the title links to her shop on ArtFire! Check it out!

PICARD CREATIVE ON ARTFIRE

Did I mention that a bunch of us on ArtFire are doing this CrazyTrain promotion! If not, let me explain:
we signed up to have our shop promoted, and promote shops. So each shop gets promoted for 2 days! and everyone who is signed up promotes the shop whose day it is. So, each shop has about -I don't know- 80 or more people promoting it for 2 days!
And, I really have to promote this lady, because she is the one who started it all and is doing a lot to keeping it organized along with another person.

I think it's pretty awesome. Paula makes some really cool magnets - I'm thinking about getting one or two myself. Maybe these. I know someone who just fits the little girl one! And she'd probably really like the strong arm lady one!





So go check them out - buy one or two to tuck into that next birthday card, or mother's day card, you get the picture - or skip the card and just send a magnet! Or better yet, find a really cool handmade card to put it in!

Have a great day everyone!
and of course the title links to her shop!