Let Me Share this with You ~ bluemorningexpressions' Blog

Blue Morning Expressions Artfire Blog
1

Ambush Suzyssentiments


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

Ambush Gesine Art


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


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

Gobble, Gobble � Things You Might not Know About Turkeys


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

Handmade Christmas Gifts for 2011


Handmade Christmas Gifts for 2011 10:18 AM | Posted by Julie L. Cleveland |   Shopping has begun for the 2011 season, many folks began to shop last Christmas, but some of us are just beginning our Christmas shopping and are opting to shop handmade for all of our gifts. When you shop handmade for Christmas, you help to support local artists and their families. They may not be local to you, but many of the artists are from small towns and rural areas and by supporting them, you help their smaller communities thrive. Small artists are a vital part of their community; they attend local arts and cra... » Read More

Essential tools needed for making beaded jewelry


Essential tools needed for making beaded jewelry Julie L. Cleveland The first time you admire someone’s necklace, bracelet, or set of earrings, your mind begins the “I can do that” thought process. It is a safe bet to say that if you would like to learn how to bead a fantastic new pair of earrings, bracelet or necklace, you will learn how to do it. There are many, many articles, magazines, books and websites dedicated to teaching you how to create anything from wild tribal necklaces to dainty flower earrings. To begin your adventure into jewelry making .... Read More Share | ... » Read More

A beginner's guide to bead stringing materials


A beginner's guide to bead stringing materials Julie L. Cleveland With over thousands and thousands of different beads, websites and craft stores, it is easy for the beginning beader and jewelry maker to get overwhelmed before they even get started. When you create your first piece of jewelry, you will realize what a rewarding craft this is and you will begin to string beads for yourself and your friends. To begin your adventure into jewelry making with beads, ... Read More Share | ... » Read More

The History of Christmas in July


Ah, July.   July means we are half way through the year, and while in some places the heat makes it hard to think about Christmas, but many places bring out their holly and lights and trumpet a “Christmas in July” sale.  According to some various sources that Wikipedia fanatics have amassed, the actual source of the holiday frenzy is attributed to many different angles. Some say that it comes from an opera where children rehearse Christmas songs in July which prompts an astute observer to quip that when you sing Christmas in July, you rush the season.   Others probably closer to the mark, have attributed the ... » Read More
1

Official PayPal Seal