tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128261462011-12-26T02:41:05.343-06:00The place to check out my favorite handmade items (a few made by me)Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.comBlogger1171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-24004059950206796272011-12-26T02:41:00.001-06:002011-12-26T02:41:05.495-06:00

Hi, Dear friend,I bought an ipad2 from the website www.ausukk.com  last week. The peice is much lower than that in the market. I have received the product already, and it's of a good quality. I introduce the site to you, hope you could find some products you want. Greetings!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-49626514959250553982010-11-25T09:00:00.000-06:002010-11-25T09:00:02.290-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-63097494780903670682010-11-24T09:00:00.001-06:002010-11-24T09:00:00.872-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-75412119070422050122010-11-23T09:00:00.000-06:002010-11-23T09:00:12.536-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-82955133833988589212010-11-22T09:00:00.000-06:002010-11-22T09:00:03.896-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-21804092442244452052010-11-19T09:00:00.000-06:002010-11-19T09:00:07.965-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-16430425305824443952010-11-18T09:00:00.000-06:002010-11-18T09:00:05.394-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-85420826454987565612010-11-17T09:00:00.000-06:002010-11-17T09:00:02.573-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-10692335166988898072010-11-16T09:00:00.001-06:002010-11-16T09:00:03.699-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-67882752895742960072010-11-15T09:00:00.000-06:002010-11-15T09:00:00.924-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-67758794962047636622010-11-12T09:00:00.002-06:002010-11-12T09:00:07.657-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.These rock, I love them all. I want to buy them and hang them all over my apartment, lol.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-35079537891169633742010-11-11T09:00:00.003-06:002010-11-11T09:00:02.854-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-81031130349387798022010-11-10T09:00:00.000-06:002010-11-10T09:00:11.560-06:00

The items I showcase here are NOT mine. When I post my items, I WILL clearly state so.   I just want to share with everyone the wonderful talents that my fellow artisans have. And showcase the beautiful items I find. I am fascinated by my fellow artists and feel the need to let the blog-o-sphere know about them. Sometimes extraordinary talent goes unnoticed, I try to make it seen.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-76006668536680092172010-11-09T09:00:00.000-06:002010-11-09T09:00:07.862-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-42802601199767101732010-11-08T09:00:00.001-06:002010-11-08T09:00:00.842-06:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-35599190213205744882010-11-05T09:00:00.001-05:002010-11-05T09:00:07.337-05:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-32699100979178264342010-11-04T09:00:00.002-05:002010-11-04T17:35:53.071-05:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-81797243821383398372010-11-03T09:00:00.002-05:002010-11-04T17:36:36.824-05:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-45695301029723411522010-11-02T22:18:00.000-05:002010-11-02T22:18:18.326-05:00

I redid the template and messed up the Project Wonderful ad code. Sorry.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-65834287305054212772010-11-02T09:00:00.009-05:002010-11-02T21:25:25.029-05:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-38677746272281437542010-11-01T09:00:00.001-05:002010-11-02T21:25:59.202-05:00

As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-3835320706433815802010-03-31T10:00:00.001-05:002010-11-02T21:26:23.332-05:00

I know I spend hours a day on mine. So here are some items celebrating the computers in our lives, lol. As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-79309315002452523902010-03-29T10:00:00.002-05:002010-11-02T22:04:48.134-05:00

 Just becasuse I miss my Sammy.  As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-84073212994732591552010-03-26T14:14:00.001-05:002010-11-02T22:05:03.047-05:00

Just a few items to get us looking forward to the warm weather.  As always, clicking on pictures opens items in a new window.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-27161755283153887752009-11-09T09:00:00.000-06:002009-11-09T09:00:02.183-06:00

I have had a fish tank my entire life, from every size from fish bowl to a 125 gallon tank. I just love fish, so here's some cuties from Artfire.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-48383812070585962722009-11-06T09:00:00.001-06:002010-11-02T22:05:57.192-05:00

I've always been so in love with mosaics. Here's a few from Artfire's own CrystalDiamondDesigns. As always links open innew window.  

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-13241973751606225002009-11-04T09:00:00.002-06:002009-11-04T09:00:07.602-06:00

More Thanksgiving-y goodness, enjoy. As always, pics are clickable.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-67033883276696404302009-11-02T09:00:00.001-06:002009-11-02T09:00:16.259-06:00

Some really great items for thanksgiving. As always, pics are clickable.      

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-31322517934512221632009-10-29T13:26:00.001-05:002009-10-29T13:27:23.794-05:00

I am absolutely in love with these pieces from CatinaLife. Joy does just such fabulous work. If anyone would like purchase one of the Egyptian Swirl beauties on my behalf, my bday is December 1 and Joy already has my address. ;)

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-61069482167803081032009-10-16T16:29:00.002-05:002009-10-16T16:33:57.870-05:00

decided to run a sale this weekend. Make a purchase and get 25% off your order. Prices are already marked down. <!-- Begin: ArtFire Rapid Cart (v1.0) for ArtisticJen --> ArtisticJen Sell Handmade <!-- End: ArtFire Rapid Cart (v1.0) for ArtisticJen -->

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-74997508783224168142009-10-16T09:00:00.001-05:002009-10-16T09:00:04.553-05:00

More of the happy, smiling carrot nosed faces, lol. All clickable.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-20202017298476438662009-10-15T12:48:00.000-05:002009-10-15T12:48:25.148-05:00

I just have to weve in the ends on my Christmas granny square afghan and it's done. Turned out to be 45 by 57. I wasa hoping for a bit bigger, but that's ok. Now, I have to give the carpal tunnel in my right wrist some time to settle down and then I'll weave in the ends. That is if I can get myself to slow down. I love finishing a project. What do you think?

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-71680239792507026392009-10-14T16:14:00.000-05:002009-10-14T16:14:50.216-05:00

Well, the Christmas afghan I was working on, I couldn't work out a flaw in the pattern. So it wouldn't lay flat. So, I decided to make a granny square afghan instead (since I seem to be obsessed with them). It's turning out to be so nice, I just might keep it and make another one for my store. All I have to do is finish sewing the squares together and weave in the ends. Pics are of the squares

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-84254005904697014262009-10-14T09:00:00.001-05:002009-10-14T09:00:02.262-05:00

What comes after the snow? Yep, nothing like making a snowman. And it's a great way to get the kids to help move snow, have them use the snow in the driveway to make the snowman, that's what my dad use to do, lol.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-41085135910899883442009-10-12T09:00:00.001-05:002009-10-12T09:00:01.676-05:00

Looks like it'll be here soon. Got a night over the weekend that was in the 20s. Time to hunker down and get ready to hibernate. All pics are clickable.  

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-85750731890125648782009-10-10T19:38:00.000-05:002009-10-10T19:38:22.293-05:00

I'm currently reading all the info at Artfire, taking notes, re-reading, mor notes and trying to put things together. Gosh, my brain hurts. So much information to ingest, SEO, Social sites....so much to do, think about and do.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-42666165999424455292009-10-09T22:33:00.001-05:002009-10-09T23:12:42.050-05:00

We're already under a hard freeze warning for the next 3 nights, ug. Winter is just rushing right in. Got to love the Midwest. So the them for the next few days is going to be winter, since it won't let me forget it's coming. So here are a few wintery items that make the icky weather not so icky any more.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-40041528890520903462009-10-06T10:20:00.000-05:002009-10-06T10:20:26.076-05:00

All crochet items are 35% off. Coupon expires on 10/9. .widget_container a:link, .widget_container a:active, .widget_container a:visited, .widget_container a:hover{ color:#FF6600; text-align:none; } SAVE 35.00 % On Select Studio CategoriesUse Coupon Code:CROCHET1during checkout. Natural Bath and Body Products

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-4875623452687539612009-10-04T09:13:00.000-05:002009-10-04T09:13:00.452-05:00

Normally, I focus on the people who make the handmade items. Now, I would like to take a turn and focus on the buyers. If you're a buyer and wouldn't mind saying something about what you bought, why and from who.....please contact me. This is gonna be fun, hearing from our great buyers. I'm even going to contact one of my buyers, she was really great, and see if she'll participate.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-39175487293769704272009-10-03T13:54:00.001-05:002009-10-03T15:10:02.159-05:00

I just joined LinkFromBlog. Does anyone else use them?

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-40667527360104506162009-10-01T13:50:00.002-05:002009-10-01T13:50:35.914-05:00

Totally new layout. Let me know how you like, I spent a while trying to decide on it and I'm still not sure, lol.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-48230843968058340992009-09-30T17:16:00.000-05:002009-09-30T17:16:56.939-05:00

Here's a picture of one of the "snowflake flowers" I'm using to making my Christmas afghan.. It's a textured flower pattern done in green, red and white. I can't wait until it's finished. Sorry for the fuzzy pics, they were taken quickly so I could post them. Fuzzy close up is an attempt to show the colors.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-65591312924051525682009-09-29T22:02:00.000-05:002009-09-29T22:02:25.715-05:00

For some reason I am just so excited about Christmas this year. Not sure why, maybe it has something to do with having my own place. I have a Christmas afghan started, but the pattern is giving me grief, so not sure when it'll be done. So I'm working on some more stockings. Thinking about maybe doing a tree skirt, not sure. Anyone else getting all situated for Christmas? Of am I just really

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-72321251843172263652009-09-27T09:00:00.000-05:002009-09-27T09:00:04.285-05:00

My apartment walls are all bare, all of them. I seriously need to get something to hang up around here. So, I was looking at these paintings by PunkyArtGirl. What do you think?

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-67649436067700232052009-09-26T09:00:00.002-05:002009-09-26T15:11:53.994-05:00

I just spotted this seller on the front page of Artfire and had to share. The critters are so freakin cute, SavageArtworks does a wonderful job. Check out the shop, there's just too much cuteness there.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-55826165241822745412009-09-25T17:01:00.000-05:002009-09-25T17:01:41.225-05:00

Every Friday I set myself a challenge/goal to accomplish for the weekend. Normally, I don't blog about it, but I thought it would be neat to see what other people can challenge themselves to get accomplished this weekend. Mine are: See how many of my scarves I can get done. I have about 9 in various stages of completion. Update all blogs. Get my descriptions rewritten. Get all items up that

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-17370752686071547172009-09-24T12:44:00.000-05:002009-09-24T12:44:10.498-05:00

Wow, I have been a busy woman this morning and I'm still not done yet. Just listed 5 new scarves. And still offering 25% off until Oct 1. Check it out. Da Scarves 

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-17272006844919164582009-09-23T19:05:00.001-05:002009-09-23T19:07:09.399-05:00

Well, I'm crocheting away again. I'm using up some really nice specialty yarn I bought a while back, but never used cuz it was just so nice, lol. I have a really bad habit of doing that. The one on the left is actually purple (stoopid camera). It's a really nice blend, even has Alpaca in it. I was going to keep it for myself, but have decided to part with it....maybe. Then there's

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-8870656388638722342009-09-21T12:54:00.001-05:002009-09-21T12:55:44.333-05:00

In honor of redoing all of my pictures (over 1700 of them to go thru)  and redoing my descriptions, I've decided to take 25% off everything in my store until October 1. Let's see if my hard work makes a difference. <!-- Begin: ArtFire Rapid Cart (v1.0) for ArtisticJen --> ArtisticJen Buy Handmade <!-- End: ArtFire Rapid Cart (v1.0) for ArtisticJen -->

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-85146562298924547732009-09-21T10:00:00.000-05:002009-09-21T10:00:05.068-05:00

I seem to be obsessed lately with bags. That's how I found these neat ones from GirlyGirlPurses.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-7368200277572192932009-09-19T20:46:00.001-05:002009-09-19T20:48:18.452-05:00

Once again I'm dealing with a health issue. So I'm not able to be around much.I hope to be back up and running soon. Won't know much until I get to see the doctor.Sorry.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-67781323047286443222009-09-16T00:07:00.002-05:002009-09-16T00:15:18.779-05:00

Ok, here goes. The current problems with my pics are:1. My camera is 12 years old.2. I have a crappy cardboard light box.3. My monitor is almost as old as my camera.I know, it's now an excuse, I hate it. But it it the truth. My picture taking set up really sucks.But I am hoping to improve it a little bit.1. I get to borrow my sister's camera. It's only a year old and takes really great pictures

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-2248714281303581322009-09-13T22:27:00.002-05:002009-09-13T22:29:53.546-05:00

Unfortunately this was one of the casualties of my move. Ug.I started playing with my clay tonight for the first time in months, that when I realized it. Any one who works with clay will know what I'm talking about here. Clay just doesn't roll out the same with a rolling pin, lol, it just doesn't.So now I'm off to readjust the budget again and see if I can fit one in.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-54129089250313556982009-09-11T00:20:00.003-05:002009-09-11T00:25:15.850-05:00

Ok, here's the deal. I love to make scarves, seriously.I love making them, using them, giving them to friends and family. I just love making them. I love figuring out different patterns to make them, the widths, the lengths, everything.I use to take pics of them on my dressing dummy, but I had to leave that behind.I have tried taking pics of them on me with a triipod, but those don't come out

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-6527049734992705782009-09-08T20:51:00.002-05:002009-09-08T21:04:42.101-05:00

Woohoo! I love the feeling of finishing a new item, it's always so nice.So, my ripple afghan is about 2 rows and sewn in ends away from being completed. I decided to give you guys a sneak peek at it. Sorry the pics are a little dark, the lighting in my room sucks, lol.It's huge, big enough for a Queen/Full size bed. And my dad is already eyeing it, lol.Let me know what you think.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-35292121484768467742009-09-05T21:34:00.003-05:002009-09-05T21:39:59.358-05:00

I might be missing for a bit. I'm trying not to be but things are stacking up.I'm working on 4 afghans right now. I've decided to start offering afghans in twin, Queen and King sizes. So of course, the first 2 are Queens, then a King, and a twin. They're taking a bit to get done, but they're going to be really nice when finished. I just need to finish them, lol.I started them about a month ago.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-18668463736309682882009-09-03T10:00:00.000-05:002009-09-03T10:00:04.280-05:00

I don't look at bags often, but I liked these. These are from rainbowswirlz. She also carries t-shirts, scarves and lots of other screen printed goodies.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-77642810327143712842009-09-02T10:00:00.000-05:002009-09-02T10:00:05.006-05:00

I saw these and absolutely died. I so want these for my niece. You can find them over at FoxTeesandWoodDesign.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-76810329034137646632009-09-01T22:39:00.002-05:002009-09-01T22:41:48.711-05:00

I will be getting more interviews up. I want to thank everyone for their willingness to share and allowing me to post them.Right now, I'm trying to get them all organized, so I'm going to be spotlighting some shops in the meantime. Sorry, things have just been really hectic.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-49318799179906168772009-08-31T21:36:00.002-05:002009-08-31T21:39:53.012-05:00

Yes, I'm falling apart at age 36, lol. I seem to have the bones of an 80 year old. Then the Typhoid Niece came through and brought an awful bug with her. I love my niece, but she needs to learn not to share germs with her little friends.So I've been in pain and sick, ug. Starting to feel a little more normal now.I'm in the process of updating my Ecrater store and then I'll be catching up on

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635756991553391533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12826146.post-46138658116414503732009-08-26T10:00:00.000-05:002009-08-26T10:00:05.918-05:00

Next is Carol from CapturedOnCloth.<!-- ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER FOR capturedoncloth-->Visit CapturedOnCloth's ArtFire Shop<!-- END ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER-->1. Why do you do what you do? I love to work with my hands & keep busy. I enjoy sewing and have tried my hand at soapmaking and woodwork. I really like to make soap, but have always been afraid to try cold process, so I stick with melt/pour.2. How

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Next, Maggie from PatchMaker was kind enough to answer some questions for us.<!-- ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER FOR patchmaker-->Visit PatchMaker's ArtFire Shop<!-- END ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER--> 1. Why do you do what you do? I'm a quiltmaker because it's my passion, my obsession, and my joy. 2. How long have you been selling online? Why did you start? I've been selling online for about 8 years now. I started

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Here's what Val of ValMade had to tell us.<!-- ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER FOR valmade-->Visit ValMade's ArtFire Shop<!-- END ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER-->1. Why do you do what you do? I’ve always knitted and cross stitched since I was young, and when all my friends reached the age where they started having children I didn’t want to just buy something off the shelf, so made them all baby booties and a little

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Next up, the wonderful Michelle of CreativeCritters.<!-- ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER FOR CreativeCritters-->Visit CreativeCritters's ArtFire Shop<!-- END ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER--> 1. Why do you do what you do? I create because I MUST. I've been making things with my hands since I was a small child, and I've simply never stopped. As my skills grow, I'm able to create more and better pieces. Having the

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Today we'll be finging out more about Angie, the woman behind Angela's Adornments.<!-- ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER FOR ANGELAS_ADORNMENTS-->Visit Angelas_Adornments's ArtFire Shop<!-- END ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER-->1. Why do you do what you do? I create jewelry because I love playing with pretty shiny things, and I sell it because it was REALLY beginning to pile up! :)2. How long have you been selling online?

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Today's interview is with Misti from The Murphy Studio.<!-- ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER FOR themurphystudio-->Visit themurphystudio's ArtFire Shop<!-- END ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER-->1. Why do you do what you do? I paint to see people’s expressions when they see my animal paintings. It’s very rewarding to see their response, especially after they have lost an animal that was close to their heart. It’s like

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I saw these works of art and was amazed. BirkeloArt does such wonderful work.

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Take a gander at all the wonderful works to be had at ZanesPottery. I know I bookmarked a few.

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Check out these soaps from TenDigitCreations. They're so beautiful you'll never want to use them, just sit around admiring them and sniffing all day. Yummmm.

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Oooooh, look at all the neat bags from AbbaDabbaBags.

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Next up is Tim Pursell of Grand Prairie Woodworks.1. Why do you do what you do?There are several reasons I do what I do now.First is the design process. I like to incorporate the Arts and Crafts philosophy of simple honest construction but with a lighter, more modern touch, or applying these principals in an item that was never part of the culture 100 years ago.Then there is the actual building

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I happen to catch one of these beads on the front page and fell in love.She goes by the name BadgerBeads. She's out of Wisconsin and her beads are to die for.

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I wanted to get a bit more personal with my fellow artisans, so I'm going to be posting interviews with them. I just thought it would be a fun way for everyone to get to know them a little better.Kicking it off is Gayle of artisangoodsbygayle from Graham, Washington.1. Why do you do what you do? It is part of who I am and how I choose to express that part of me. My photography is intuitive and

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As usual, I've been scooping out yummies to drool over at Artfire.Today, I want to show you some cute quilts done by CustomizedJust4You.

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That's wqhy I haven't been around as much.I'm making 3 afghans right now and that's taking up a LOT of time. But I enjoy it.Normally, I don't start getting custom orders til the end of August/beginning of October. So they're early this year.Does anyone else have a certain time of year that they seem to get a lot of custom orders? I know it's people trying to gifts together for the holidays. Maybe

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Yep, I'm just checkin out and lovin the pet stuff on Artfire this week, which is not unusual.Today I want to show you some beauties from Christinas Studio. It's a brand new shop and her birdie items caught my eye. Enjoy.

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Ok, I just want to share some love here. I'm a HUGE animal lover, I just seem to gravitate towards birds, but I love a furbabies.I ran across this really great shop with all kinds of buttons that are just fabulous and make a huge statement. Visit PositivePropaganda, it's a really great shop. Enjoy.How awesome are these? Seriously? I love them and I think everyone should wear them proudly. Keep up

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Between leaving my abusive ex, being homeless, living with my sister and finally getting my own place. Things have gotten really messed up.All but a few of my polymer clay working tools have followed me. I've lost too many items to list, including 40+ packs of clay.The hardest hit was my mask bases. I had these specially made, to support my masks during baking. They cost me $225, they are now

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I'm running a 35% off sale this weekend if anyone wants to take a peek.I want to start finding new homes for things, so I can cave to this need I feel to start Making Christmas stuff. Is it too early for that?Christmas before last, I got hit with a ton of custom orders and couldn't keep up. Then last Christmas I had to turn people away because I was in transition. So this year I want to make up

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The move in went smoothly. Still unpacking boxes from storage, but I'll get there.My computer was the first casualty of the move. I got a new one from my dad's best friend (THANKS B). But have no clue how I'm going to pay for this awesome machine that I've been blessed with, my daddy and him won't tell me exactly what I owe. They think that's funny, daddy changes the subject every time I ask. I

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It's been a real pain. My 59 year old dad and I did it all by ourselves without help. So we could both use some pampering items. Enjoy.This Healing Therapy Tote from mtmoonlightbe could be just what the doctor ordered.I absolutely love the scent of Rosemary. This mist from Faith_Works sounds fabulous. I can already smell it.I could use a little clarity. So this Mental Clarity Aromatherapy roll on

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I thought these would be nice for the new place I just love unique, handmade furniture. As always, clicking on the pics will open the item pages.This Ritual Table from Wooditis would be perfect for my spider plant to sit on. Just the right size. And it's a gorgeous table.I just love the look of this table from ButtonDogArtworks. I know how much goes into wood items. And this one is just awesome.

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It's been a long couple of weeks. I moved on the spur of the moment, but I'm so glad it happened. I just got the internet hooked up and I'm looking forward to spending 80% of my time on my store and new items.I will be updating more often now. Just give me a couple of days to finish unpacking a few more boxes.

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I just wanted to know if anyone still does these? I have done them 3 times in the past, got burned twice (they changed their minds).I've been asked by 2 people now if I would do a layaway plan for them, but I'm a bit hesitant.Input would be greatly appreciated.

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Well, it looks like the end of June I'll be moving.I've been staying with my sister and she hates this apartment, so she's moving to another one. I'll be moving with her.So I've marked everything in my store down by 25%. I'm really hoping to lighten the moving load a bit.Right now, my time is being spent packing up boxes for my sis while she's at work. Gosh, who knew you could pack so much in

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Sorry I haven't been around much.I've been concentrating all my energy on trying to find an apartment. I think everyone here is pretty much ready for me to move, me MOST of all, lol.So, I've been spending my time calling around trying to find places. I've called 60+ apartment complexes in the area. I'm on the waiting list at one apartment, trying to get on the list at another one, and trying to

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Go on over and visit Laura at LaDeDa Creations. She has polymer clay items and yummy looking lotions. You can also go over and check out her blog.

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You won't be disappointed when you visit Gabi over at Catfluff. The bags are practical and simply adorable.

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You can find April and Glenda over at Bijoux Designs For You. They have a great selection of items. And they also have a blog you can check out.

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Go visit Cheryl, she's got lots of goodies to look at. She can be found at Creative Cove Jewelry Designs. You can also see her blog here.

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I want to apologize for not being around lately. I had bronchitis and the my doctor gave me a med that made me even more sick. So I've been spending most days curled up in bed.I'm feeling better now and will be making posts regularly again.

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I really like the delicate work that Alisuns does. Her pieces are so simple yet absolutely beautiful. And there's so many pretties to choose from.You can also find her blog here.

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Ok, who doesn't need a magnet with a cutesy saying on it. Ok fine. Who wants a magnet with a great smart remark on it? That's what I thought.Creativepicard fulfills that need. The magnets were al so awesome, I had about 12 picked out to spotlight, which is way too many. I definitely will be shopping there soon.Go check it out. I'm sure you can find something you'd like to own too. Pssst, you also

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You can never have too much jewelry right? This shop doesn't disappoint, The Jewelry Shop. Lots of beautiful goodies to be had. It was so hard to pick only a few to highlight. you can find the blog here..

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Needle felting anyone? I tried it once, but didn't do so well.So I found a shop full of wonderful needle felted items. The shop is CaterpillarPeacock. It's a wonderful shop filled with needle felted goodies, from little fedoras to tiny berets. And Calla Lily jewelry.Take a peek, I promise you won't regret it. You can find her blog here.

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I love this shop. More than that, Lynne who runs it just fabulous.She has a great shop called Pixie Pirate Crew with tons of great items. These are just a few. She has everything from childrens hats to adult hats to bags and purses. Lots of goodies to look at.You can also find her website at http://www.skulduggerydug.com/. I highly suggest checking it out.

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I'm an absolute sucker for hand spun/dyed yarns. So when a new Artfire shop opened up, I had to take a look.These yarns are from Frolic 'n Fiber. She has some really wonderful yarns in her shop. Clicking a pic will take you to the item.Also, check out her blog. She has pictures of the llamas and all the other critter goodness. She lives out in Oregon, lucky woman. I wanna come play with the

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I was looking through the Artfire forums this morning and came across this seller. These items combine 2 of my favorite things, rings and copper.Please take a look at Curlycurvywire. Here's a few items to get ya started, all pics are clickable. Enjoy and have a great weekend.Jen

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Yay! I love seeing what jewelry makers can make with my beads. Especially since I love to make the beads, but I suck at making jewelry.These beads were part of my first sale and already Joy at Catinalife has them made up into this beautiful bracelet.Yeah, those are my beads and Joy does such great work. So lets look at few more beauties by her.She does really great work. Go look around her shop

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More items I MUST have, lol. I love these. I find that when the journal is something special it makes it easier to write in. So when I saw these from PrairieBouquet, I just knew I had to post them. All pics are clickable.

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