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Published: 04-13-2013 12:35pm
Posted In: You Have Got to See This
Posted In: You Have Got to See This
Click to view Handmade and Vintage for Mother's Day and Spring on ... » Read More
Mother's Day Ezine Featuring Many Artfire Artists
Published: 03-19-2013 02:10pm
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Nothing is Like the Shine of Swarovski
Published: 03-03-2013 09:16am
Posted In: You Have Got to See This
Posted In: You Have Got to See This
I am a fan of the shine of Swarovski. I collect these little tiny beads that are so reflective and brilliant that I cannot always bring myself to take them out of the packages. I just want to admire them. Then when I do add them to my jewelry, I take so much time deciding on what colors and sizes that it takes me forever to finish the design. I enjoy using them in my designs and I really enjoy seeing what others have done with these beauties. Here are some of the JCUIN members take on these beautiful crystals and how they utilized them into their designs to make their jewelry really sparkle. Enjoy!Julie and BluCrystal Hearts from Shanghai TaiGirls... » Read More
The Many Faces of Jasper
Published: 12-04-2012 12:59pm
Jasper is an amazing stone. By itself, it is considered an opaque rock with minerals and ash strewn throughout its composition. While it does not come in blues, it is extremely versatile in the coloration variations. Most are considered earthy, but that does not mean dull as dirt. Here are some of the many different variations that are being utilized in these beautiful pieces handcrafted from the JCUIN guild.Zebra Jasper has been used as the focal point in these earrings by ShanghaiTai.Subtle Autumn Jasper is the accent in these earrings by Crystal BazaarCatyAnn paired red jasper with black onyx to create this gorgeous set.In another example of Au... » Read More
Red and Green as Traditional Christmas Colors
Published: 11-16-2012 10:24am
The colors red and green are associated with Christmas. From wrapping paper to ribbons, Christmas would not be complete without a large dose of reds and greens. But, if you have ever wondered about the colors, you might be surprised to find out how these two colors became synonymous with Christmas. There are widely believed traditional thoughts as to the colors depending upon nationality and religious beliefs. Christians believe the green to be everlasting life, and the red is the blood of Christ. The Romans hung wreaths of holly to welcome the sun god and pageants filled with evergreen trees and hanging apples were part of first century church ho... » Read More
It's a Timeless Classic
Published: 10-31-2012 09:50am
No self-respecting woman would go without at least one piece of jewelry that is in the classic black and white combination. This combo goes with just about anything and can quickly dress up a pair of jeans or add elegance to a dinner out on the town. Black and white is timeless; this never goes out of style and can continue to be worn from generations to generations. If this combination is not a part of your wardrobe, or you know someone who is lacking this classic pairing, then here are some excellent examples of how great a black and white jewelry set can look. Be sure and add these to your shopping cart and buy something for everyone you love t... » Read More
Winter Earrings – The Canes Dangle from the Ears
Published: 01-05-2012 02:29pm
Posted In: What's New With You?
Posted In: What's New With You?
This exercise was actually two-fold, if not more. I wanted to make
10mm polymer clay beads using my winter series of polymer clay canes. I
was going to set them up for sale as earring pairs and just leave it at
that until I actually finished the beads and held them in my hands. I
knew as soon as I touched them that I wanted to create the earrings from
them myself. I had been working on getting the technique for
wire-wrapping down and had yet to try the closed loop for bead
attachment. In fact, I have been totally intimidated by the closed loop –
no matter how many times I looked at the instructions, it just did not
click with... » Read More
Ambush Suzyssentiments
Published: 01-05-2012 08:33am
Posted In: Let Me Share this with You
Posted In: Let Me Share this with You
AMBUSH FEATURE SHOP: Each
week day Luvncraft tries to "feature" a different shop on the list. She
started at the bottom of the list because those shop have been on the
list the longest, and is working up the list.Todays featured shop is:http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/bio/suzyssentimentsBIO: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/bio/suzyssentiments ... » Read More
Gorgeous Floral Polymer Clay Creations from Vievespolys
Published: 01-04-2012 09:06am
Posted In: You Have Got to See This
Posted In: You Have Got to See This
Luvncraft's: AMBUSH FEATURE SHOP: Each
week day Luvncrafts tries to "feature" a different shop on the list. She
started at the bottom of the list because those shop have been on the
list the longest, and is working up the list.Todays featured shop is:Check out the beautiful polymer clay boxes and other work in this shop: Come
check out this great shop. They are still awaiting that first, much
deserved, sale! Let's give them some views and maybe their first artfire
sale! ... » Read More
Blu and His Christmas Present
Published: 01-03-2012 04:56pm
Posted In: Blu Musings
Posted In: Blu Musings
Since we wandered up into the mountains this last spring,
we have found ourselves in the middle of a college town with lots of
active dog owners. With hundreds of hiking trails and no less
than ten full scale dog parks, there are dogs everywhere. Walking
downtown finds dogs enjoying the sunshine lying on the payment tied to a
parking meter, while their owners are in having a beer or a sandwich.
Everyone loves the dogs and the dogs seem to love everyone. We have yet
to run into an anti-social dog. The dogs seem to come in every
shape and color, with a propensity for the retrievers and the border
collies. These dogs, bo... » Read More
Ambush Gesine Art
Published: 12-23-2011 04:21pm
Posted In: Let Me Share this with You
Posted In: Let Me Share this with You
AMBUSH FEATURE SHOP: Each
week day Luvncraft will try to "feature" a different shop on the list. She
started at the bottom of the list because those shop have been on the
list the longest, and is working up the list.Todays featured shop is:BIO: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/bio/GesineArt ... » Read More
Luvncrafts' Ambush Feature Shop
Published: 12-15-2011 03:42pm
Posted In: Let Me Share this with You
Posted In: Let Me Share this with You
AMBUSH FEATURE SHOP: Each
week day Luvncrafts tries to "feature" a different shop on the list. She has started at the bottom of the list because those shop have been on the
list the longest, and is working her way up the list.Todays featured shop is:BIO: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/bio/tryfection http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/tryfection/4047893/Pretty-n-Pink_Large_Woven_Handbag/Bags_Purses/Purses/Otherhttp://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/tryfection/4047793/Handmade_Childs_Handbag/Bags_Purses/Purses/Otherhttp://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/tryfection/4024861/Snowball_Ornament/Seasonal/Christmas/Ornamentsht... » Read More
Bead Types Word Search Puzzle for Blue Morning Expressions
Published: 12-01-2011 09:04am
Posted In: Fun and Games
Posted In: Fun and Games
Bead Types Word Search by Julie L. Cleveland
Print and play this word search puzzle based on the types of beads that I enjoy working with. You might find your favorite in this list as well.
Download the pdf puzzle here
E D C B U W J D B Y F A C E T E D H G R C P R Q V X E P Q O
B E T V Z X M T D N W U O E J J I L D A D S Z Z H I K G S S
U H N S A W O F G Q F H O T E T W O K T O N E E L X L S R P
C S E W V J A J C E R E K G Q O A K X T R X F A N X A D E E
R I R W I F U V L V Y C X M R R Q T E I L B R H H C P E C C
... » Read More
Gobble, Gobble � Things You Might not Know About Turkeys
Published: 11-23-2011 01:50pm
Posted In: Let Me Share this with You
Posted In: Let Me Share this with You
Gobble, Gobble – Things You Might not Know About Turkeys As we all go about our daily activities preparing for that big feast tomorrow, here are some things you might enjoy knowing about your guest of honor.
Yes, that guest; the turkey!
Turkeys came from the forests in North and Central America in grassy areas with hardwood trees. These trees make a great place for the turkeys to roost to at night.
They feed early in the morning and then later on in the mid-afternoon. They can be seen first thing in the morning, but do not try and sneak up on a turkey. They have excellent hearing and their vision is close to 270 degrees.
If you start... » Read More
Winter's Morning Polymer Clay Canes
Published: 11-18-2011 05:39pm
Posted In: Polymer Clay Canes
Posted In: Polymer Clay Canes
Friday, November 18, 2011
Winter’s Morning
Yesterday, big heavy and wet snow fell from the afternoon until
evening, blanketing me in almost a foot of soft white snow. Branches
bent under the weight and the white made the night bright and crisp. This
morning, I was greeted by a beautiful sunrise on the snow. The blues,
greys, browns and pale oranges began to shed light over the fields and
because this was a treat for my eyes, I grabbed my camera and tried to
capture the colors. The mountains lit up with the morning sunlight and because it was s... » Read More
New Polymer Clay Flower Canes for November 2011
Published: 11-12-2011 04:44pm
Posted In: Polymer Clay Canes
Posted In: Polymer Clay Canes
New Polymer Clay Flower Canes for November 2011
New canes! I have been so busy doing so many silly things
that I have gotten zero clay work done, so, I made it a point to take a
lot of my extra clay pieces that I have had sitting here and make
flowers. I ran into some problems with sticky clay when I started
working on my kaleidoscope canes, so I went with flowers, they were not
annoying me. :) I have a half a dozen kaleidoscope cane designs
created and I am determined to get them done, but I have to leach my
clay and that requires me to know what the heck colors I am going to
work with first. This is more trouble t... » Read More
