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Ready Set Shop!

Published: 11-14-2011 09:55pm
Posted In: General
vamp Find Unique Gifts on ArtFire Ready Set Shop!Goodness the time is ticking and before you know it, it's Thanksgiving Day!  Then it's the mad rush for holiday gifts & decorating the house.  I'm starting to think I better start my shopping by next week.  At least get some things off my list :)There are so many great artisans on Artfire, that picking up a few gifts can be easy as browsing the cool shops.  Saving time, gas and not feeling so hectic with the crowds.  Everyone loves a bargain and getting the best value, but sometimes those Black Friday events are just to much to handle. I hope you consider shopping this holiday season f... » Read More

Gothic Victorian Rock Jewelry by Vamp

Published: 11-13-2011 12:03am
Posted In: Videos
This video features some of my handmade jewelry available at my Artfire studio.  Vamp - gothic victorian rock jewelry... » Read More

Halloween Costume Idea: Mia From Pulp Fiction

Published: 11-12-2011 10:22pm
Posted In: General
Halloween Costume Idea: Mia From Pulp FictionI was thrilled to know that one of my necklaces was mentioned in this article.  It was featured for Halloween on tips on how to look like Uma Thurman's Mia character :) for Halloween. They featured my 'Enameled Asian Red Disc Black Cord Choker Necklace' that I have at my Artfire studio!Here is the link to the article check it out!My corded red pendant is in the picture scroll bar, along other items to use to get the look of Mia for Halloween. ... » Read More

Beads and Charms For Earrings Bracelets Neclaces

Published: 11-12-2011 10:06pm
Posted In: Jewelry
Goddess Magic Witch Charm Bracelet, Pagan Wicca Beads & Charms for Earrings, Bracelets & Necklaces I'm like a kid on Christmas day everytime I get some new beads and charms.  When shopping for beads and charms I day dream of all the things I can design with them.  I get seduced by the beautiful shapes and colors and my mind wanders to all things that can be incorporated into making yet another pair of earrings, necklace, bracelet. Once you're bitten by the bead bug or should I say the creation monster you can not help but keep feeding your need to find more beads & charms :)  It's not a bad thing, having this need for beads becauseÂ... » Read More

Hot Jewelry Trends For Summer 2011

Published: 11-12-2011 10:04pm
Posted In: Jewelry and Fashion Trends
Hot Jewelry Trends For Summer 2011 Summer is here and with each season there is hot colors and styles that go along with it.  Hot trends this summer for jewelry are...vintage, retro, antique looks, pearls, beaded necklaces, chunky jewelry, feathers will be hot. Colors in white, pink, nude, black, greys & turquoise.   Bangle bracelets, beaded bracelets, chandelier earrings, hoops. For rings BIG cocktail rings or stretchy statement rings. List of the jewelry trends for 2011 In summary; - Antique, Vintage, Retro & New Combinations - Dramatic, unique, unusual necklaces (simple... yet exotic) - Ornamented Bracelets - Eclectic Natura... » Read More

The Octopus Steampunk Jewelry

Published: 11-12-2011 10:02pm
Posted In: Jewelry
The Octopus & Steampunk Jewelry You see them everywhere, octopus are all the rage and it has a little bit to do with steampunk & gothic jewelry. Did you know these little facts about the octopus (source Wiki): The octopus have two eyes and four pairs of arms. An octopus has a hard beak, with its mouth at the center point of the arms. They have no internal or external skeleton. Octopuses are among the most intelligent and behaviorally flexible of all invertebrates.   The octopus inhabits many diverse regions of the ocean, including coral reefs, pelagic waters, and the ocean floor. They have numerous strategies for defending them... » Read More

My Collection Romantic Elegance on Artfire Front Page

Published: 11-12-2011 09:50pm
Posted In: Collections
Romantic Elegance Vintage Style Jewelry Collection I was so surprised this afternoon when I went to Artfire's homepage and there before my eyes was MY collection that I had made just a day ago featuring Vintage Style Romantic Jewelry. So nice to see that one of my collections was picked for the front page. When I was doing this collection what I had in mind was romance, the month of June and flowers.  Also I wanted to feature the romance within Vintage style jewelry. I searched all over Artfire for vintage looking jewelry designs, with soft romantic colors.  My goal was to feature roses, flowers, hearts and pearls, in a combination o... » Read More
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