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Artisan Feature --- Handmade Fuzzy Unique Handmade Gifts

Published: 06-10-2013 10:55pm
Posted In: Features of Artists and Artisans
Featured Artists Handmade Fuzzy Share the Love, Blogger's Unite This Weeks Featured Artist on Share the Love, Blogger's Unite is Frauke Avent of Handmade Fuzzy! At Handmade Fuzzy you will find Knit and Crochet Creations. There is something for everyone in this Zibbet Shop! Zibbet   Blog   Facebook  Google+ ... » Read More

Artisan Feature --- The Sea of Dreams

Published: 05-30-2013 04:20pm
Posted In: Features of Artists and Artisans
Sea of Dreams Featured Artist Share the Love, Blogger's Unite This Weeks Featured Artist is Cindy Wilson of Sea of Dreams! At Sea of Dreams you will find stunning jewelry  inspired by the beauty in God's creations. Most of her work is with the sea glass that is collected from Fortescue Beach, NJ. Authentic sea glass takes years to acquire the frosted finish and rounded edges that collectors prize. All of the sea glass in her shop has been created by the sand and sea over years. Here is a specific piece made of Sea Glass that I particularly like: Etsy   Blog   Facebook   Twitter   Google+ Are you On Fire for Hand... » Read More

Summer Romance - A Collection for Summer of Checked In Today Guild Artisans

Published: 05-26-2013 07:14pm
Posted In: Artfire Collections
Thinking of all the Romantic things people do in Summer, I put together this Collection of Handmade Items from Artisans in the Checked In Today Guild ..... Summer Romance   Curated By: RSSDesignsInF...ArtFire.comHandmade Gifts... » Read More

New Fine Thread Crochet Decor Completed - Pink Tulips for Spring

Published: 05-13-2013 05:01am
Posted In: Flower Decor Series
Just in time for SPRING and early SUMMER - Shaded Pink Tulips!!This is a 22 1/2 Inch Diameter Fine Thread Hand-Crocheted Lace Doily done in Size 30 Crochet Cotton Threads.FLORALDELICATEROMANTICThis would make a nice decoration on a Dining Room Table, Living Room Coffee Table - or draped on a Mantel - or on a Bedroom Dresser or Round Table.... » Read More

Artfire Link Collections Contest

Published: 04-24-2013 12:54pm
Posted In: Artfire Collections
Blue Reality   Curated By: MaggieMaysArtFire.comFine Art Paintings The Artfire Link Guild regularly promotes Artfire Collections on a Facebook Page:  COLLECTIONS CHEST -- and does a weekly Collections Contest - with a Monthly Finalist Vote the last week of the Month.  This week is the April 2013 Finalist Vote Event - with the Voting happening on the Artfire Link website.This is Fun -- and shows a lot of the creativity you can find on Artfire that is put in Artfire Collections!!I like to promote Artfire Collections I like - so I participate!The Collection, "Blue Reality" curated by Maggie Mays is my favorite this Month!!... » Read More

New Shipping Rates for the United States Postal Service Jan. 27th 2013

Published: 01-26-2013 05:35am
Wow!!I'm not sure what is going on, but Shipping Rates have gone up both Domestically (in the United States) and Internationally, so I thought I would discuss it.As of January 27th, 2013, the United States Postal Service has announced new Postal Rates -- and this time it is affecting it at most levels - especially at the International Level.Yes - I have sold some Internationally and not just to Canada, but some Overseas.But with the current International Rates, I wonder if people outside the United States will be wanting to pay for the shipping.Even the Parcel Package Rates to Canada For First Class International has gone up considerably ---- and ... » Read More

Year End 2012 - More Items Moved to 50 Percent Off Clearance

Published: 12-26-2012 05:01am
Posted In: Sales and Discounts
Every Year-End, I look over the Items in my Studio and decide what to put on Clearance.I have a Studio Category:  50 Percent Off ClearanceHere are a few of the Items at 50% Reduced Prices.Small Poinsettia Bag or ToteHand-Crocheted White Star Ornament - on Brass RingShaded Garnet Red Multi-Layer Flower... » Read More

Yes! We Have Crochet - Some Very Creative Crochet

Published: 12-02-2012 05:03am
Posted In: Holidays and Seasonal
Creative Crochete...   Curated By: RSSDesignsInF...ArtFire.comHandmade CrochetI've been Crocheting for quite a bit of my life!And the years that I've been watching it Online, I have seen some very Creative Crochet.So-o-o, I decided to go through some Artfire Studios in the Crochet Obsessions Guild -- to see what I could find!This Collection is a few of them!And they would all make nice Handmade Gifts for any Holiday this Season!!ChristmasHanukkahKwanzaaNew Years... » Read More

Permanent COUPON CODE For Orders Over $40

Published: 11-28-2012 05:05am
Posted In: Sales and Discounts
I have had a SPECIAL DEAL Long Term in my Studio for some time now.  I have decided to make it a PERMANENT COUPON!CODE:ORDERSOVER40SHIPFREEThis Special Deal has always been that I will ship First Class Parcel to USA and CANADA Addresses (International to Canada) Free for Orders Totalling Over $40.If Weight or Shape require it, I will Ship Priority Mail.If the Address is Outside the USA or CANADA, I will Manually Reduce the Shipping Costs as explained:My Studio Policies Item G.Now - for USA and CANADIAN Buyers, it will be easier for me if you will use this COUPON CODE to get this Special Deal, but it will only Work if the Order Total is Over $40:O... » Read More

Red and Green Collection - From the Checked In Today Guild!

Published: 11-18-2012 05:00am
Posted In: Artfire Collections
Lots of Red and G...   Curated By: luvncraftsArtFire.comHandmade GiftsI Joined a New Artfire Guild this week.It is the "Checked In Today" Guild.I think their Mission is a good one - after all, if youa re going to run a credible business of any kind or any size - it is awfully good for the Shoppers to know you are there!!The point is in the Name of the Guild - you need to Check In to your Artfire Studio every day and have it show on your Studio!I have figured out how to have my Artfire Studio show "Today" almost 24 Hours a day!I may be small, but I am focusing on Specialized Crocheted and Knitted (and maybe eventually other Fiber Arts) Decor -... » Read More

New Handmade Decor Listing for the Holidays - Matches Another Holiday Item

Published: 11-01-2012 09:42pm
Posted In: Holidays and Seasonal
Some of the Handmade Decor or Housewares that I like to make are Functional Items for the Kitchen.These are usually made in a Worsted or Double-Worsted Cotton Yarn and are:My Newest Listing is a Pair of Hand-Crocheted Pot Holders in Red and Green :They are tightly and decoratively stitched to be functional -- and they match this Basket done in a Geometric Spike Stitch :Yes - they are made in the exactly same yarn!!... » Read More

Annual Fall and Winter Sale For RSS Designs In Fiber Studio

Published: 11-01-2012 05:04am
Posted In: Sales and Discounts
Every Year I do a Sale for the Fall and Winter Holidays - this year I am starting it on November 1st - through the Holidays in December.My Whole Studio is On Sale - 10% Off - Plus the usual PATRON DISCOUNT and COMMENT DISCOUNT if you join ARTFIRE.Also, I have my Standing Offer of FREE USA SHIPPING (Reduced International Shipping) on all Orders with a Price Total of $40 or More.Here are some ideas for Fall and Winter Holiday Decor from this Studio.Holly Berries and Leaves Round Crocheted Lace MatFilet Crochet Proud Rooster6-pointed Turquoise Blue Star with Navy TrimOrange, Tan, Cream, Sage Green Cotton BasketIF YOU WOULD RATHER BUY PRIVATELY AND NO... » Read More

Fall Artfire Collections I Am In Now

Published: 10-27-2012 05:02am
Posted In: Artfire Collections
Fall Harvest Halloween Pumpkin Coaster Set Sweet Pumpkin Spice   Curated By: myfathersgiftsArtFire.comHandmade Gifts Orange and Yellow Sunburst with Crocheted Pineapples Autumn Beauty   Curated By: PatchworkMoun...ArtFire.comIndie Design Fall Harvest Halloween Pumpkin Coaster Set AFL Orange you glad   Curated By: GoddessGemsArtFire.comHandmade Jewelry Crocheted Fiber Art Vase of Roses Indian Summer   Curated By: SewKlassicArtFire.comHandmade Gifts Tan Lace Centerpiece with Orange Yellow 3D Flowers Artfire Link Guilds Fall Collection V   Curated By: MomtasticStit...ArtFire.comHandmade Gifts... » Read More

New Collection By Me - Contrast in Arts and Crafts from California

Published: 09-30-2012 08:07am
Posted In: Features of Artists and Artisans
CONTRAST!I use Contrast all the time in my Crochet - using different colors of Thread in contrasting colors to intensify or emphasize the design in the Crochet.  Below are a couple of pictures of examples of this!!Holly Berries and Leaves Holiday DoilyGraphic 3 Pc Set in Copper Browns and Cream DesignContrast is "The use of opposing elements, such as colors, forms, or lines, in proximity to produce an intensified effect in a work of art."I really like the use of Contrast in works of Art -- and Crafts, so I put together this Collection from the Artfire California Crafters Guild, which I am in!!! Contrast in Arts and Crafts   Curated By: RSSDesig... » Read More

Fall Is In The Air!

Published: 09-19-2012 07:04pm
Posted In: Features of Artists and Artisans
Well - Fall is supposedly just around the corner, so to speak -- and it is definitely in the Air!  I am looking forward to all the Warm Oranges and Golds in Fall Foliage!!Thanks to Kathie Sew 'n Sew for this delightful Fall Collection from the Artfire California Crafters Guild !! Fall is in the Ai...   Curated By: kathisewnsewArtFire.comHandmade GiftsMy Eco-Friendly Hand-Crocheted 10-inch Basket in the Warm Fall Colors of Orange, Cream, Tan and Sage Green is featured!... » Read More

Summertime - And Romance Is In The Air!!

Published: 07-22-2012 05:20am
Posted In: Holidays and Seasonal
SUMMERTIME!!A Time for Romance .... and Weddings! Hearts and Flowers Table RunnerI crocheted this 21-inch Runner with Hearts down the middle and Flowers on both sides - in a Wild Rose Pink with Garnet Red accents and border!Filet Crochet Lace - Romantic for the right moment .... a Wedding Table .... an Anniversary Celebration .... a Romantic Dinner for any reason!!Check out all my finished Crocheted Designs in the HEARTS and ROMANCE Section of my Studio!!... » Read More
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