tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45151410070183737562024-02-07T04:49:33.012-08:00Artfire Jewelry Design and Jewelry Supply GuildUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-46855233823830872692011-04-10T16:34:00.000-07:002011-04-10T17:29:32.078-07:00Featured: jstinson<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/5179_avatar_thumb_large.jpg?1236527063"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 75px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 75px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/5179_avatar_thumb_large.jpg?1236527063" border="0" /></a> This week's guild studio feature is for "jstinson" aka Joni. The jewelry showcased in this wonderful jewelry design studio is a combination of traditional Native American techniques with contemporary elements, colors, and materials. Joni, who is Creek and Cherokee, says that each piece that she creates is symbolic and exemplifies her passion for her nation and her art. Btw, the actual name of this studio is "Ghi-Goo-ie-Designs. This was one of her ancestor's names which means "sweet heart". Joni, has quite an accomplished background. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, as well as a Licenced Medical Nutrition Therapist. Joni also teaches beading at Blue Earth Intertribal School of Native American Studies in Omaha, Neveda. She has the distinction of being invited by the United States Department of Interior to participate in their National Park Service's "Artist in Residence" program. WooHoo for you girl! Her wonderful ethnic creations are sold at Pow Wows, Craft Shows, Galleries, and on-line. This is a very busy and accomplished lady, indeed! This guild studio is full of beautiful jewelry and a number of other of Joni's artistic endeavors. You are invited to take a personal Spirit Journey through Ghi-Goo-ie Designs, but before you do here are some of the wonderful creations found there. Necklaces: <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/5179_product_1469121482_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/5179_product_1469121482_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_377693341_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_377693341_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/5179_product_1546857728_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> Bracelets: <br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_2112529848_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_2112529848_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_346228638_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_346228638_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_1771697582_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div>Earrings: <br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/5179_product_212090691_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/5179_product_212090691_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_485730530_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_485730530_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_873690530_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div><br /><div>Other Special Creations--Hair Jewelry, a Cherokee Dream Catcher, and Key Holder <br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_432223494_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_432223494_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_1890407906_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_1890407906_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_1467771210_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5179_product_1467771210_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><div>Please take a moment write a comment in support of this wonderful and unique guild studio. <br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-63703287756758753302011-04-04T17:30:00.000-07:002011-04-17T17:55:40.754-07:00Featured Guild Studio: Craftemall<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/74471_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1286030555"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/74471_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1286030555" border="0" /></a> Featured this week is one of our newest Jewelry Supply Studios, "Craftemall" aka Beata. What a wonderful addition this studio is to our Guild. The jewelry supplies here are definitely "eye candy" for anyone who designs jewelry or anyone who is just addicted to beads (aren't there a few of those kind of people in this guild? LOL) Craftemall is a fabulous showplace for silver beads, headpins, clasps, charms, earring findings, prayer box pendants and other components. You will also find some very unique Thai, Bali and filigree designs. There also is a wonderful supply of lovely colored lampwork beads. Beata's philosophy for her studio is "to fuel your creativity by providing you unique jewellery making components". Beata only choose the highest quality beads and components for "Craftemall". With this said let's have a small peek at some of the "goodies" found to fuel your creativity here: Beads: <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_366728280_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_366728280_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_845540445_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_845540445_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_942343588_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> Charms and pendants: <br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_2086247355_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_2086247355_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_1313866686_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_1313866686_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_143216964_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div>Various Components: <br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_645466220_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_645466220_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_1923437303_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_1923437303_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_1478539737_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_2007196374_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_2007196374_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_1824690462_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_1824690462_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--74471_product_810767511_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div>Please show your support for this fabulous jewelry supply studio by leaving a comment below.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>And take a few minutes to visit this fabulous jewelry supply to see all the other wonderful supplies found here. </div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-24849687190263695422011-03-27T20:45:00.000-07:002011-03-27T21:16:06.583-07:00Featured Studio: LorettasBoutique<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/88146_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1290397159"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/88146_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1290397159" border="0" /></a> This week our guild is featuring one of our newer Jewelry Design Studios, "LorettasBoutique" aka Loretta. This is a fabulous studio showcasing jewelry designs made with many handcrafted beads by Loretta. Loretta has always been interested in art and creating beautiful and fun pieces. She has many skills that she uses to create her beautiful designs. Loretta knits, sews, is a jewelry designer, and she also makes her very own amazing polymer clay pendants and beads. It is ten years now that Loretta has been designing and creating jewelry. Creating polymer clay pendants and beads is a more recent successful endeavor. Loretta finds that creating polymer pendants and beads, that really look like many semi-precious stones, is terribly exciting. Some of the faux semi precious stones that she has created with polymer clay are Ivory and Lapis Lazuli. When you visit "LorettasBoutique" you will smile broadly when you see the beautiful and fun pieces showcased there. Here are just a small sampling of the wonderful earrings, bracelets, and necklaces being sold in "LorettasBoutique": <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_522009373_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_522009373_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_914333850_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_914333850_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_588515660_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_1718053274_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_1718053274_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_11055266_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_11055266_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_555658682_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_29214213_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_29214213_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_466272216_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88146_product_466272216_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>You are cordially invited to leave a supportive comment for Loretta at the end of this article.</div><br /><div>You are also cordially invited to visit "LorettsaBoutique" to see some beautiful and fun jewelry pieces for yourself.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://lorettasboutique.artfire.com/">http://lorettasboutique.artfire.com/</a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-67628808030170986722011-03-06T21:15:00.000-08:002011-03-07T00:14:46.585-08:00Featured Studio: TheGemmedGiraffe<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/88004_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1287082712"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/88004_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1287082712" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This week the Ajdjss Guild is featuring one of our newest members, "The Gemmed Giraffe" aka Maria Jenny.</div><div>This jewelry design studio is filled with simple, elegant, and classic necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. </div><div>Maria Jenny loves using gemstone and semi-precious gemstones in her jewelry. The stones are accompanied by porcelain and crystals. The findings that are used are sterling silver, gold filled, and silver plated. Each piece is unique and of high quality craftmanship.</div><div>Maria Jenny began her journey in designing and creating her gemstone jewelry pieces when she was looking for a way to repair some of her favorite pieces of jewelry. She researched online ways to replace clasps and to restring beads. Then her mother sent her a couple of necklaces and pieces that she needed fixed. This was just the beginning, she began to research more and more, and found that working with jewelry became a passion. </div><div>The philosophy behind "The Gemmed Giraffe" is a coordinated look. Therefore, you will find coordinating necklaces, bracelets, and earrings showcased in this wonderful Ajdjss Guild jewelry design studio.</div><div></div><div>Here is a glimpse of some of the simple, elegant, and classic pieces found on sale in "TheGemmedGiraffe".</div><div></div><div>Necklaces:<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_880609917_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_880609917_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_473642500_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_473642500_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_705411477_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />Bracelets:</div><div><div><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_1925375454_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_1925375454_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_417359314_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_417359314_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_909114199_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>Earrings:<br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_347562952_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_347562952_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_1587268951_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_1587268951_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--88004_product_1734302173_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />Please take a few minutes to visit with this wonderful jewelry design studio and see for yourself the lovely gemstone and semi-precious jewelry on sale here.</div><div></div><div>You are invited to leave a comment in support of this new Ajdjss Guild studio.<br /><div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-49664629826146915552011-02-20T17:56:00.000-08:002011-02-20T18:40:38.093-08:00Featured Studio: ShadowDogDesigns<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/81874_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1284562915"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/81874_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1284562915" border="0" /></a> This week the Ajdjss Guild is featuring "ShadowDogDesigns" aka Catherine.<br /><br />ShadowDogDesigns is one of our Jewelry Design studios that showcases unique "one of a kind" handmade jewelry for the discriminating woman.<br />When visiting ShadowDogDesigns you will find designs made with semi-precious beads and stones, polymer clay pieces, sterling silver, Czech glass, Swarovski crystals, lampwork beads, and copper.<br /><br />Catherine was bitten by the jewelry making bug about 11 years ago and has been selling at shows, home shows, galleries, and on line since then.<br /><br />Nature is Catherines's muse--actually she says that she is a "self-professed" nature geek and really loves to create with nature's stones and metals.<br /><br />Btw, the avatar above is not a picture of Catherine--it is of her lab/hound rescued dog that "shadows" her--because of her love for this dog 2 other rescued dogs she has named her shop and business to honor them.<br /><br />Let's take some time now to look at the nature inspired creations showcased in "ShadowDogDesigns".<br /><br />For the Ears:<br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_153144874_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_153144874_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_64706290_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_64706290_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_676001195_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />For the Neck:<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_64706290_thumb_crop.jpg"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_1704789523_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_1704789523_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_1451167864_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_1451167864_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_1706899582_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" />For the Wrists:<br /><br /><div> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_2110365371_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_2110365371_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_800530382_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_800530382_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--81874_product_985050614_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div> You are invited to leave a comment at the end of this article in support of "ShadowDogDesigns".</div><div>Please visit Catherine's studio to see all of these beautiful "one of a kind" designs here:</div><div><a href="http://shadowdogdesigns.artfire.com/">http://ShadowDogDesigns.artfire.com</a></div><div> </div><div>And you are also invited to see the designs showcased on flickr:</div><div><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/shadowdogdesigns">http://flickr.com/photos/shadowdogdesigns</a></div><div> </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-7358771006407097772011-01-23T19:38:00.000-08:002011-01-23T21:49:50.573-08:00Featured: Valentine Goodies...<div><div><div><a href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQz--Jr4IKOXkbZXTFSMVr9O7fhybikQgUNj7KCogDGE-j4Ly3HHl88kw"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 127px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 85px" alt="" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQz--Jr4IKOXkbZXTFSMVr9O7fhybikQgUNj7KCogDGE-j4Ly3HHl88kw" border="0" /></a> The day of LOVE and FRIENDSHIP is approaching very soon so the guild is celebrating by 'showing off' our fabulous Valentine "worthy" designs and our jewelry supplies for creating Valentine "worthy" designs.<br /><br /><br /><div><div><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Get ready to caste your eyes on some of the Ajdjss Guild's Valenti<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--1455_product_1631802568_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--1455_product_1631802568_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a>ne "Worthy" Jewelry Designs:<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--1842_product_81595261_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--1842_product_81595261_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--80054_product_1136554578_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/3191_product_93678790_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/3191_product_93678790_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--327_product_1871571615_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--327_product_1871571615_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--20243_product_431402695_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--3552_product_1200738179_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--3552_product_1200738179_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5158_product_832395861_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5158_product_832395861_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--120000--91451_product_1475558593_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--3552_product_1791017661_thumb_crop.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--20185_product_734413977_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--20185_product_734413977_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1885010423_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1885010423_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_938324144_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Now, check out our wonderful Valentine "Worthy" jewelry supplies for creating some special Valentine items:</div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12183_product_1790300587_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12183_product_1790300587_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27053_product_2019499591_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27053_product_2019499591_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12183_product_1790300587_thumb_crop.jpg"></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--45139_product_54433660_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_199241993_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_199241993_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14556_product_1045653180_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14556_product_1045653180_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--10050_product_1876678184_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--70288_product_11697165_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--70288_product_11697165_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42966_product_1690087381_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42966_product_1690087381_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--9016_product_123106204_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> Just click on our shop links on the left and you will find these Valentine "Worthy" items and more.</div><div> </div><div>Thanks,</div><div>The Ajdjss Guild~Studios with unique and beautiful jewelry and fabulous jewelry supplies~</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-57208417477801788832011-01-16T15:03:00.000-08:002011-01-16T15:45:34.305-08:00Featured Studio--MKPjewelry<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/46664_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1256192219"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/46664_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1256192219" border="0" /></a> Our featured guild studio this week is MKPjewelry aka Kat BM. This is a studio that showcases a number of pieces of jewelry created with a number of jewelry techniques. Kudos to Kat BM for beings such a versatile and skilled artisan.<br />Kat's handmade designs are wire wrapped, bead woven, strung, and she also makes makes her own dichroic glass pieces.<br /><br />When Kat was growing up in the cornfields of Iowa she had aspirations of becoming a paleontologist or a movie star. Well, I for one am so glad that these aspirations changed into her becoming a jewelry artisan and finding her way to this guild.<br /><br />The jewelry showcased in "MKPjewelry" is always 'fresh, surprising, and fun' because Kat is dedicated to seeking new techniques and methods to explore while making jewelry.<br /><br />Enough said, let's take a look at some of the wonderfully unique and creative pieces that are showcased in "MKPjewelry":<br /><br />Pendants:<br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_2105183224_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_2105183224_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1529564650_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1529564650_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1505917640_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1505917640_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Bracelets:<br /><br /><div><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1123225970_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1123225970_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1222282109_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1222282109_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1112646923_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />Earrings:<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1514126959_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1514126959_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_163725355_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_163725355_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1885010423_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><div>Handcrafted glass focals:<br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1405693013_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_1405693013_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_546896177_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_546896177_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_2111868422_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46664_product_2111868422_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Please show Kat BM your support by commenting at the end of this article.</div><div></div><div>If you have any questions for Kat please contact through her studio:</div><div><a href="http://mkpjewelry.artfire.com/">http://mkpjewelry.artfire.com/</a></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-8474658202125909972011-01-09T17:05:00.001-08:002011-01-09T18:14:36.897-08:00Featured: Jewelry Findings, Components,and More<a href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:m6et0v7BZz6uiM:"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 135px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 135px" alt="" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:m6et0v7BZz6uiM:" border="0" /></a>This week our focus is on the wonderful selection of Jewelry Findings that are showcased in our Guild's Jewelry Supply Studios. And let me tell you, you can find just about any component imaginable for your creative jewelry designs.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Here are just a sampling of findings found in the fabulous Jewelry Supply Studios of the Ajdjss Guild.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12183_product_482290085_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12183_product_482290085_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/2087_product_1704467081_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/2087_product_1704467081_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9464_product_730982947_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12912_product_1987283878_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12912_product_1987283878_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--15548_product_2053145778_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--15548_product_2053145778_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82874_product_204444179_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/45139_product_782737449_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/45139_product_782737449_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42966_product_112705669_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42966_product_112705669_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--70288_product_785569770_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_2101722098_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_2101722098_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33251_product_349201955_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33251_product_349201955_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--89905_product_1948188314_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--29747_product_251339399_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--29747_product_251339399_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27053_product_2019499591_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27053_product_2019499591_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--21162_product_652443089_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--9016_product_479670745_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--9016_product_479670745_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9464_product_611177171_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9464_product_611177171_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14556_product_1227590649_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div>The above findings and more are found in the following Ajdjss Guild Jewelry Supply Studios (you can link up with these studios by clicking on the studio list on the right side of this page):</div><br /><br /><div>Row 1: VintageFindingsandMore, RougeRiverBeads, Almondtree<br /><br /><br /><div>Row 2 :BWDesigns , LAJewelryDesignsDestash, FreshStringBeads</div><br /><br /><div>Row 3: RoyalMetals, SWbeadshop, VintageBeadlady5</div><br /><br /><div>Row 4: PickleValentineVintageBeads, SuppliesbyShel, Matursuksema</div><br /><br /><div>Row 5: BeadsbyHaffina, PopnicuteSupplies, SupplyCloset</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Row 6 : Rougeriverbeads, Allearringsandsupplies, deStashNotTrash </div><div> </div><div>Make it a point to visit the Ajdjss Guild Jewelry Supply Studios for a fabulous selection and great prices for all your jewelry findings.</div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-16960619497992795692011-01-02T21:40:00.000-08:002011-01-02T23:14:15.554-08:00Featured: Beads, Beads, and BeadsThis first week of 2011 is dedicated to the fabulous beads that the Supply Studios of the Ajdjss Guild showcase.<br />The Supply Studios have every kind of bead that you can imagine. There are semi precious beads, Czech glass beads, artisan lampwork beads, crystals, pearls, polymer clay beads, and even vintage beads.<br />Here are just a sample of the fabulous beads showcased in the Ajdjss Guild Supply Studios:<br /><br />Artisan Lampwork Beads--<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19705_product_2033956246_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19705_product_2033956246_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27271_product_1636502615_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27271_product_1636502615_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--10050_product_1490371881_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />Semi Precious Beads:<br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27053_product_2077238026_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27053_product_2077238026_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12912_product_453082899_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12912_product_453082899_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--70288_product_900190851_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" />Czech Glass Beads:<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9464_product_288463454_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9464_product_288463454_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14556_product_518461152_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14556_product_518461152_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9016_product_933186515_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Vintage Beads:<br /></p> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_372683361_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_372683361_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42966_product_248531673_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Start your New Year right and come visit on of the Supply Studios for all your creations.</div><div> </div><div>You will find the fabulous beads above in these studios:</div><div>First Row: RougeRiverBeads, SupplyCloset, AllEarringsandSupplies</div><div>Second Row: DestashButNotTrash, SWBeadShop, BWDesigns</div><div>Third Row: RiversEdgeGlass, LaJewelryDesigns, FireDanceBeads</div><div>Last Row: PickleValentineVintageBeads, VintageBeadLady5</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-21008753683234388252010-11-28T17:12:00.000-08:002010-11-28T18:26:37.095-08:00Featured Studio: Ladybeadjewelry<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/51489_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1265914529"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/51489_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1265914529" border="0" /></a>This week our featured guild studio is "<a href="http://ladybeadjewelry.artfire.com/">LadyBeadJewelry</a>" aka Rose Elliot.<br />LadyBeadJewelry is quite a unique studio because it specializes in fabulous and sparkly "barefoot" jewelry. Yep, "barefoot" jewelry made with crystals and pearls--ooo la la!<br /><br />Ladybeadjewelry will customize a piece that is made to your own personal specifications using the crystals and pearls you want to match your attire.<br /><br />Rose has been creating "barefoot" jewelry for 10 years now (since 2000) and in 2001 she opened her own website, "Ladybead.com".<br />In 2004 Rose began creating pieces to dress up your boots too. This was a great idea since you can't go barefoot all the time. :o)<br /><br />When you visit this unique studio you will also see that fabulous jewelry for your feet<br />are not the only beautiful pieces showcased here. Rose also creates lovely pieces for your wrist and your neck too.<br /><br />Let's take a peek now of some of the lovely and unique pieces of jewelry found in "Ladybeadjewelry".<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_119059098_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_119059098_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_256039485_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_256039485_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_518728572_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_953877302_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_953877302_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_314428903_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_314428903_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_2108143121_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_1863533150_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--51489_product_1863533150_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/51489_product_1116148947_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/51489_product_1116148947_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/51489_product_1832680741_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div>Stop by "Ladybeadjewerly" to see all the beautiful and sparkling pieces yourself--it is a definite pleasure.</div><div> </div><div>You are invited to leave a special comment in support of this guild studio here.</div><div>If you have any questions for Rose please contact her through her studio:</div><div>Ladybeadjewelry.artfire.com</div><div><br /> </div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-65183217985889232152010-11-14T19:06:00.000-08:002010-11-14T20:46:59.758-08:00Featured Studio: DesertRubble<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/82724_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1285938783"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/82724_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1285938783" border="0" /></a><br /><div> The featured studio for this week is "<a href="http://desertrubble.artfire.com/">Desert Rubble</a>" aka Lyn. This is by far one of the most unique and interesting studios in our guild. The creations showcased here are far from the ordinary and just absolutely fabulous.</div><div>Lyn creates with polymer clay however her creations are definitely not your usual polymer clay creations. I have to admit that I am in tremendous awe of her skill with clay. </div><div>She creates pieces that are in the steampunk, gothic, and industrial genres that have become extremely popular. Actually Lyn refers to her style of as "Industrial Surrealism"--whoa!!!---that's certainly a mouthful.</div><div>Come to visit "Desert Rubble" and you will find pendants that are dragonflies, eyeballs, wings, hearts, gears, butterflies and a whole lot of other very interesting things made with polymer clay. </div><div> </div><div>Lyn is a self taught obsessive crafter--I guess that's why she is such a good fit with the members of our guild. :o)</div><div>She has done everything from cross stitch and crochet to scroll sawing, designing and making painted wood crafts, to all manner of concrete crafts.</div><div>Lyn says that she still loves her scroll saw but polymer clay is definitely her current obsession. She also says that she knows that she will be continuing to evolve as an artisan. So I guess what we see now is not all that we are going to see "coming from her".</div><div> </div><div>I guess this is a good time to see what makes "Desert Rubble" far from the ordinary and just absolutely fabulous:</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_452926335_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_452926335_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_419015946_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_419015946_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_1865743163_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_816128002_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_816128002_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_98473589_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_98473589_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_1198351237_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_1357237205_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_1357237205_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_704160014_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_704160014_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--82724_product_982931261_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" />Can this all really be polymer clay, or is Lyn "pulling" our legs? </div><div> </div><div>Please treat yourself to a visual delight and visit "Desert Rubble" to see Lyn's fabulous polymer clay creations and take a moment to show your support of her studio by leaving a comment at the end of this article.</div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-39267517639739973212010-11-08T18:14:00.000-08:002010-11-10T08:01:25.167-08:00Featured Studio--PickleValentineVintageBeads<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/66101_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1269555695"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/66101_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1269555695" border="0" /></a>This week the featured studio is "<a href="http://picklevintagebeads.artfire.com/">PickleValentineVintageBeads</a>" aka Libby.<br />This is a studio that is filled with the most fabulous and lovely vintage beads. I am very partial to vintage beads myself so visiting "PickleValentineVintageBeads" is quite a treat and a pleasure for me. I find that when I am in this studio I am just about drooling from all the fabulous beads.<br /><br />'PickleValentineVintageBeads' specializes in vintage glass beads for jewelry making and also for jewelry restoration. However, you will also find cabochons, buttons, findings, and other wonderful finds here too.<br /><br />Libby admits to being a bead junkie for most of her life. She has haunted garage sales, thrifts, estate sales, auctions, swap meets, LBS in every town, church rummage sales...you name it. Libby says that she knows the pain and joy of paying more than she ever intended and eating eggs and tofu for one week straight. I guess you can say that she is as close to being a bead harlot as one can get.<br /><br />Btw, when you visit this studio you really have to read the bio information. Libby talks about some interesting things about vintage beads and you will probably have a new feeling about them.<br /><br />Let's take a look at some of the wonderful items that you will find in this fabulous studio:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_53977609_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_53977609_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1191069394_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1191069394_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_304669720_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_304669720_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_132914797_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_132914797_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_334703956_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_334703956_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_911923940_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_911923940_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1678990344_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1678990344_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1387371766_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1387371766_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_15753025_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_15753025_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1456655849_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1456655849_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1961056525_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1961056525_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1416249140_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1416249140_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Please take a few minutes to visit "PickleValentineVintageBeads" to feast your eyes on the wonderful vintage beads and more that is showcased there.<br />And don't forget to leave a comment in support of Libby and her wonderful studio.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-27492261778128300202010-10-31T21:22:00.000-07:002010-10-31T21:57:54.647-07:00Featured Studio--Pinkymonkey<div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/33317_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1257529864"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/33317_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1257529864" border="0" /></a>The featured studio of the week after a long hiatus is Pinkymonkey aka Maki.Let me say at the onset that this is certainly a fabulous studio. If you like Swarovski crystals (and who in their right mind doesn't?) then this is a studio in which you will want to spend a lot of time in. You will be pleasantly delighted by all the sparkly bling showcased here.</div><br /><div>Maki is dedicated to using only the finest quality materials in each and every one of her designs. </div><div>She loves to use chic fabrics, sterling silver, antiqued silver, and of course the one and only Swarovski crystals.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Maki is quite the talented and skilled artisan. Her creations run from earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hair accessories, cell phone charms, and a special line for younger girls too.</div><br /><div>If you need a gift for someone special in your life or even for yourself you will surely find something sparkly and beautiful here.</div><div>Oh yea, she also offers a number of lovely jewelry supplies that jewelry designers will just adore.</div><br /><div></div><div>Now, let's take a good look at some of the fabulous creations you will find in Pinkymonkey.</div><br /><div></div><div>EARRINGS<br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_1528138843_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_1528138843_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_1986888772_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_1986888772_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_1102947928_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_454512600_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_454512600_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>PINKY GIRL COLLECTION<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/33317_product_1726590014_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/33317_product_1726590014_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/33317_product_620212305_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div>HAIR ACCESSORIES<br /><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/33317_product_561814023_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/33317_product_561814023_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/33317_product_1778360720_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/33317_product_1778360720_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_2010580663_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />BRACELETS<br /><div><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_450384861_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_450384861_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_2008269157_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_2008269157_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_259327682_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" />NECKLACES<br /><br /><div><div><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_385716787_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_385716787_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_1361705868_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_1361705868_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--33317_product_394059141_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />Let's show our support for this fabulous studio and Maki by leaving a comment here for Maki to see.<br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-72212743757368790472010-09-23T12:56:00.000-07:002010-09-24T18:51:58.853-07:00A Very Special Guild Event<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXqy-du1diukLu1q0WNoY2_HYyAfCrknZWG7gAj4ilNlvUW8X462fIcpWPJQ7-RRUm5Vhhoux46KzlsS-5lzN2oXsadI9TcGMyjFndC4SGRET4_Jsb-JpFjVjjz2nAKjfqTvxTZim2dVN/s400/Breast+cancer+%26+Domestic+Violence+Awareness.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 336px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXqy-du1diukLu1q0WNoY2_HYyAfCrknZWG7gAj4ilNlvUW8X462fIcpWPJQ7-RRUm5Vhhoux46KzlsS-5lzN2oXsadI9TcGMyjFndC4SGRET4_Jsb-JpFjVjjz2nAKjfqTvxTZim2dVN/s400/Breast+cancer+%26+Domestic+Violence+Awareness.jpg" border="0" /></a> Each of the above causes are very important and worthy causes. To help support the wonderful work that is done for these causes the Ajdjss Guild will be having a promotion that will ultimately le<a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:f7Q_mu1uE86_jM:http://byrdwiseministries.org/images/donations_gxv0_0al2.png"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:f7Q_mu1uE86_jM:http://byrdwiseministries.org/images/donations_gxv0_0al2.png" border="0" /></a>ad to donating a portion of our sales to each of these causes. <div><br /><div>Our participating studios will have a special "Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence" Section that will showcase the items that we hope will be sold so that a portion of these sales can be donated to these causes.</div><br /><div>This special promotion will be going on for the entire month of October. At the end of the month all the sales will be tallied so that each guild studio will know the portion of the sales that they will donating.</div><br /><div></div><div>There will also be a "Donate Now" button, here on our blog, for those of you who would like to donate to these very worthy causes without purchasing an item from our guild studios.</div><br /><div></div><div>In conclusion, we of the Artfire Jewelry Design Jewelry Supply Guild, ask that you help make this a successful promotion.<br /></div><div>Thanks for your help to support Breast Cancer Research and Domestic Violence Intervention Centers.</div><br /><div></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 124px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 89px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:5_9BAQRLRkDl9M:https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6GGPgCMWFQ85LoqolAM7jbwW78GNAbjdG0VKLsNwPjpMpU18A_AUrfoD1QxnQ4C5hTlB4FyzG58mUZkoscSa5hoESuYS_fU8q2E1tP1jUL5YbDa4Tk2jk3la56mi9N58DegpVahs-c0U/s400/3079.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-63766499428364453452010-09-19T22:33:00.001-07:002010-09-19T23:14:26.463-07:00Featured: Spun Sister Designs<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/14717_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1243544925"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/14717_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1243544925" border="0" /></a>This week the Ajdjss Guild features "Spun Sister Designs" aka Kathryn.<br />Kathryn is quite lucky because she comes from a family that is quite creative.<br />Some of her creativity can be seen in mixed media art, altered art, digital art, decorative painting, and of course designing jewelry.<br />In fact, she has been a part time artisan entrepreneur for about 20 years now.<br />Her love of jewelry design is so great that recently she left the "corporate track" to do it full time. How wonderful for women everywhere.<br />You will find a wonderful variety of jewelry designs in "SpunSisterDesigns" that are definitely unique and original and made with top quality materials. Kathryn takes great pride in handpicking the beads and all the supplies that she uses in her creative jewelry designs. Lucky for us.<br />The creations that are showcased in "Spun Sister Designs" are made with semi-precious stones, lampwork beads, crystals, pearls, sterling silver and 14k gold filled findings.<br />When you visit this wonderful studio you will discover earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and some lovely wedding items.<br /><br />So, without any further ado let's take a peek at some of the fabulous jewelry creations that are showcased in "SpunSisterDesigns":<br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/14717_product_1627890508_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/14717_product_1627890508_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_418563132_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_418563132_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_128391764_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_306032935_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_306032935_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_178755384_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_178755384_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/14717_product_1277550068_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_1887254638_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_1887254638_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_561030292_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_561030292_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14717_product_1937456777_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />You are invited to visit "SpunSisterDesigns" to experience the beautiful jewelry showcased there and to contact Kathryn with any questions about her jewelry.<br /><br /><a href="http://spunsisterdesigns.artfire.com/">http://spunsisterdesigns.artfire.com/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-28057465934225445002010-09-12T19:13:00.000-07:002010-09-12T22:57:23.202-07:00Featuring Ajdjss Guild Earrings and the Jewelry Supplies Needed to Create ThemThis week the Ajdjss Guild is featuring the many beautiful earrings made by the Jewelry Designers and the fabulous earring components showcased in our Jewelry Supply Studios.<br /><a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:T5nXLJ87z87JQM:http://www.realbollywood.com/news/up_images/earrings1191duct"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 101px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 131px" alt="" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:T5nXLJ87z87JQM:http://www.realbollywood.com/news/up_images/earrings1191duct" border="0" /></a>Baubles, bangles and beads have been adorning human earlobes as earrings for as long as five centuries.<br /><div>Pierced earrings first made their debut in the Middle East as early as 3,000 B.C. and were intended to provide strangers with a quick and easy clue as to the wearer's religious, political or tribal identity. Earrings were also an indicator of the individual's social status in the community and were worn as a matter of choice and pride by those who were in power and as a label of inferiority and shame by those who were enslaved. Originally crafted of metals that could be bent, flattened and twisted into unique designs and hoops, earrings became more elaborate in the second century A.D. when assorted gems were introduced. During the Middle Ages in Europe, the fad of fancy ear bobs that had caught on with society's elite was pushed aside in the excitement of gigantic hats, towering wigs and high collars--a combination that would either completely obscure any ornamentation dangling from one's earlobes or cause it to get tangled in fabric and voluminous locks of hair. With the transition in necklines and more subdued <a class="iAs" style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal! important; FONT-SIZE: 100%! important; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1px! important; COLOR: darkgreen! important; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: darkgreen 0.07em solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent! important; TEXT-DECORATION: underline! important" href="http://www.ehow.com/about_4588246_history-of-earrings.html#" target="_blank" itxtdid="24928334">hairstyles</a> at the seventeenth century Italian courts, earrings were once more back in vogue and part of a well-heeled lady's bragging rights that her husband could keep her in frivolous luxury. A century later, however, earrings went back into hiding with the advent of bonnets that framed the face and hugged both sides of the head with wide sashes. With the arrival of 1900, elegant hair piled on top of the head or brushed back into a sleek chignon not only delighted jewelers once more but also led to the subsequent invention of clip-on earrings that were considered more sanitary. The rise of both the movie and the modeling industries put the allure of the earring on its biggest platform ever, with women of all ages wanting to emulate the fashion sense of film stars and cover girls who clearly knew how to accessorize. As for men, the option of wearing an earring dates back prior to Biblical times and, in later centuries, came to be associated with rogues such as pirates and explorers. </div><div>The wearing of earrings today is primarily ornamental and helps to "tie an outfit together" by using colors that match or contrast with the overall ensemble. The metals, primarily gold or silver, are complementary to the necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches and pins the wearer selects as accessories. Earrings are also an expression of one's personal taste in <a class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/arts/">art</a> and can be made out of wood, plastic, feathers, ceramics, rubber, shells and even food such as pasta, dried beans and various seeds. Earrings can even make a political, religious or social statement by representing campaign propoganda, crosses, or "ribbons" in support of causes such as U.S. troops, breast cancer awareness or empathy for victims of AIDS. </div><div></div><div><div>Different Types of Beads Used to Create Earrings from the Ajdjss Guild:<br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--10735_product_392442062_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--10735_product_392442062_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1686766251_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_1686766251_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--70288_product_1885653900_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--77050_product_2053796110_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--77050_product_2053796110_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42966_product_1756645397_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42966_product_1756645397_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27271_product_1953772238_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><div>Earring Components from the Ajdjss Guild:<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9464_product_1362350488_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9464_product_1362350488_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9464_product_1480520276_thumb_crop.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/45139_product_782737449_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/45139_product_782737449_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/15548_product_377413791_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--45139_product_915883811_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--45139_product_915883811_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42966_product_734121546_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42966_product_734121546_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9016_product_640259134_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> </div><br /><div>All kinds of Earrings From the Ajdjss Guild:<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_455133400_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_455133400_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--13681_product_685120739_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--13681_product_685120739_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--1842_product_254310403_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--3552_product_180438845_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--3552_product_180438845_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--9498_product_1261023492_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--9498_product_1261023492_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div><div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5571_product_660681266_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />The pictures in this article were provided by the following guild studios:</div><br /><div></div><div>1. PickleValentineVintageBeads, SWBeadShop, LadyHawk</div><div>2. KitschBeads, FiredanceBeads, VintageBeadlady5</div><div>3. RougeRiverBeads, FreshStringBeads,<br />4. RoyalMetals, SupplyCloset, VintageBeadlady5</div><div>5. JewelledTrellis, CatinaLife, SWDesigns</div><div>6. CreationsWithHeart, GravelRoadJewelry, Beadlady5 </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The information about the history of earrings was gotten from "History of Earrings" by Christina Hamlett (<a href="http://www.ehow.com/about_4588246_history-of-earrings.html">http://www.ehow.com/about_4588246_history-of-earrings.html</a>)<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-65961154919291890802010-08-31T17:33:00.000-07:002010-08-31T20:33:38.932-07:00Featured: Jewelled Trellis<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/14988_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1264649836"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/14988_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1264649836" border="0" /></a> Our featured studio this week is "Jewelled Trellis" aka Robin. The mission statement for this fabulous studio is "that everyone deserves to be jewelled". "Jewelled Trellis" specializes in gemstone and vintage glass jewerly inspired by history and made for the woman of today.<br /><br />Robin began her work as a jewelry designer when she wanted a special piece of jewelry with a certain look and she just couldn't find it. Because she was unsuccessful in this endeavor she decided to design the piece herself, and so the journey began.<br /><br />Robin loves to design perfume bottle pendants made of vintage glass to my own period reproductions to stunning semi-precious stone collections.<br /><br />When you visit "Jewelled Trellis" it is quite apparent that Robin is inspired by vintage designs. She admits that she has gotten inspiration from some of the greatest woman in history like Catherine the Great, Elizabeth the First, Cleopatra, and Isabela of Spain.<br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/modules/my_artfire/uploads/bio_avatar/thumbs/14988_bio_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 235px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/modules/my_artfire/uploads/bio_avatar/thumbs/14988_bio_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Btw, Robin is a wife and mother of 5 children. Her 3 daughters have been wonderful in sharing their own ideas about jewelry designs and her 2 sons have been helpful with wrapping up the pieces that have been sold. It's so nice to hear that "Jewelled Trellis" is actually a family affair.<br /><br />Here is a picture of this family affair. How "cool" to see them dressed in period attire.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now let's take a look at some of the fabulous pieces showcased in "Jewelled Trellis".<br /><br />Earrings:<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_1559400143_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_1559400143_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_882544950_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_882544950_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_800649729_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />Pendants:<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_1171654507_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_1171654507_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_720519488_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_720519488_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_2101234196_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />Bracelets:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_1688632318_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_1688632318_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_421075955_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_421075955_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_2078909151_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Necklaces:</p><p><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_900506697_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_900506697_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_658409399_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_658409399_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14988_product_536740382_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />You are invited to leave a comment in support of "JewelledTrellis" and Robin at the end of this article.</p><p>If you have any questions for Robin please contact here through her studio: http://JewelledTrellis.artfire.com<br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-62306263455989476712010-08-22T19:06:00.000-07:002010-08-22T22:18:23.900-07:00Featured: Beads, Beads, Beads, and yes, Beads<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--70288_product_365140548_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--70288_product_365140548_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--11702_product_1721875578_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--11702_product_1721875578_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--10050_product_1520915497_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27053_product_1477288064_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27053_product_1477288064_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9464_product_1148941257_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9464_product_1148941257_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9016_product_641483268_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div>A bead is a small, decorative object that is usually pierced for <a title="Yarn" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn">threading</a> or stringing. Beads range in size from under 1 millimetre (0.039 in) to over 1 centimetre (0.39 in) in diameter. Beads can be woven together with specialized <a title="Yarn" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn">thread</a>, strung onto thread or soft, flexible <a title="Wire" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire">wire</a>, or adhered to a surface (e.g. <a class="mw-redirect" title="Cloth" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloth">fabric</a>, <a title="Clay" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay">clay</a>).<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/29747_product_1049806956_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/29747_product_1049806956_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27053_product_929601321_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27053_product_929601321_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42966_product_1056416209_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" />Beads have been around for as long as anyone can remember, with the first beads ever made dating back at far as 100,00 years ago. Beads were even used as a type of currency at one point in our history. Since that time, beads have progressed into an entire culture all their own, with many people creating their own beads out of various materials, selling them, or cr<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14556_product_1583749108_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14556_product_1583749108_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a>eating jewelry with them.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/834_product_1811064768_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/834_product_1811064768_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42966_product_775120473_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/834_product_1811064768_thumb_crop.jpg"></a></div>Beads have had very important meanings for many societies in the past. Some believed that beads brought great fortune and wisdom to those who wore them. Some were used as prayer beads, or as we more often refer to them, rosary beads, to help people recite their prayers in the order they are supposed to be said. Many believed that beads offered protection from evil, and carried them around to stay safe.<br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--45139_product_346927249_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--45139_product_346927249_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_447269201_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66101_product_447269201_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--70288_product_1510887062_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />Through history, beads have been crafted from various different types of materials. The first beads were made from stones and pebbles, shells, and teeth. Later materials that were used to create beads include clay and glass. To this day, most of our modern beads are still made from clay and glass materials. However, some of the other materials that are also used today to make beads are plastic, acrylic, lucite, fabric, natural gem stones, metals, shells and even paper.<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27271_product_1629672520_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--27271_product_1629672520_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--4866_product_993121966_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--4866_product_993121966_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12912_product_694000509_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />The way we make beads now has not drastically changed since the first beads were made, and most of the materials used throughout history are still the exact same materials we use today. While we have advanced the tools and methods we use to make our modern day beads, they are still reminiscent of the originals methods and tools that were used thousands of years ago. The end result of our work today on beads closely resembles historical beads, as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_289451601_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_289451601_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--70288_product_1035763216_thumb_crop.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--77050_product_1717519365_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--77050_product_1717519365_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a>Now, we don’t necessarily believe that beads have any special sort of powers as our ancestors believed. But they do have the power to make us feel stylish when we wear them. We do still use beads in similar ways to create beautiful pieces of jewelry, for religious reasons, and for many other decorative purposes. Though our designs may be a little more bold and intricate, there are a vast amount of similarities between our beads and beads throughout history. Modern technology may have changed the way we do many things, but the art and culture of bead making will probably always stay true to its roots, even as the technology we used in our bead making continues to advance.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The following Ajdjss Guild Studios have provided the beads showcased in this feature--starting from top left:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>1. SWbeadshop, LAJewwelryDesigns, LaDeDaCreations</div><br /><div>2. DeStashNotTrash, SupplyShop, RougeRiverBeads</div><br /><div>3. BeadsbyHaffina, VintageBeadlady5, DeStashNotTrash</div><br /><div>4. Ariel'sDad, VintageBeadlady5, AllEarringsandSupplies</div><div><br />5. SWbeadshop, SWbeadshop, PickleValentineVintageBeads</div><br /><div>6. RoyalMetals, SWbeadshop, PickleValentineVintageBeads</div><br /><div>7. FiredanceBeads, bwdesigns, libertydoll</div><br /><div>8. kitschbeads, RiversEdgeGlass</div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-70032303933806551092010-08-08T17:33:00.000-07:002010-08-15T23:08:47.705-07:00Featured Studio: Rivers Edge Glass<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/19705_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1243612216"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/19705_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1243612216" border="0" /></a> Featured Studio of the week is "RiversEdgeGlass" aka Barb.<br /><br />As soon as you come to this shop you have to be drawn in just from the wonderful banner and avatar. It certainly grabs your attention and paves the way to the fabulous lampwork beads that are showcased here.<br /><br />Barb has been working with glass for the past 4 years creating her fabulous lampwork beads in her own home studio in Michigan.<br /><br />Barb prefers to use Effetre and other soft glasses for her lovely creations. Each of her lampwork beads are kiln annealed for strength and durability.<br /><br />When you visit "RiversEdgeGlass" you will have the pleasure of seeing lovely lampwork beads with big holes, pandora style beads, bead sets, buttons and you find some lampwork tools and supplies too.<br /><br />Right now Barb has a wonderful special going on in her studio for a number of her lovely bead pairs. If you buy 2 sets you will receive another set for free--WooHoo--a great deal, indeed!<br /><br />Here are some of the bead sets in this special:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_2118678240_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_2118678240_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_969138582_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_969138582_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_877309128_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> Wouldn't they make great earrings?<br /><br />Here are some lovely bead sets for sale:<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_289451601_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_289451601_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19705_product_1134688503_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19705_product_1134688503_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_426795650_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />Here are some beautiful lampwork buttons:<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_1862475257_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_1862475257_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19705_product_1017356450_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19705_product_1017356450_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19705_product_361837123_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><br />Here are also some lovley lampwork beads with larger holes:<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19705_product_1436105873_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19705_product_1436105873_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19705_product_1455843113_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19705_product_1455843113_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19705_product_1055358152_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div>I really am always at awe of all the talented artisans in our guild. However, Barb and other lampwork bead artists are the ones I really am so really amazed by. The work that goes into creating one of these beads is really quite difficult. Anyone who has taken a class to learn this skill knows exactly what I mean.</div></div><br /><div></div><div>Kudos, to you Barb, for your skill, for your talent, and for your fabulous beads.</div><br /><div></div><div>Please join in support of this wonderful artisan and her studio by commenting here.</div><br /><div></div><div>Any questions for Barb? Well, contact her through her wonderful studio:</div><div><a href="http://riversedgeglass.artfire.com/">http://riversedgeglass.artfire.com/</a> </div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-22744319253552643182010-08-01T14:16:00.000-07:002010-08-01T22:45:14.184-07:00Featured Studio: Aridan Fashions<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/11915_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1246885277"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/11915_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1246885277" border="0" /></a> This week the Ajdjss Guild features "Aridan Fashions" aka Kelle.<br />Kelle has many roles in life, she is a mother, a wife, a daughter, and a sister. However, the role of artist burns brightly in her heart.<br /><br />You can certainly see this when you visit "Aridanfashions".<br />Here is where Kelle showcases the jewelry pieces that are created from her heart.<br /><br />"Aridanfashions" is filled with beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that are lovingly created with gemstones, pearls, lampwork beads, Czech beads, and more.<br /><br />Kelle is quite an accomplished artisan when it comes to her jewelry designs. She uses a variety of jewelry making techniques such as bead weaving, stringing, and wire work too.<br />Her inspiration for designs comes from all things sparkly, bright, and colorful. She also has a great appreciation of for the rich warmth of fall colors.<br /><br />Kelle takes great pride in her work. It is her vehement desire to provide quality handmade jewelry pieces that are affordable, that evoke a sense of wonderment, and have great visual impact.<br /><br />Let's take a peek at some of the quality handmade jewelry pieces that are showcased here in "Aridan Fashions".<br /><br />Necklaces:<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_2069110688_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_2069110688_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_217992026_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_217992026_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_526197056_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />Bracelets:<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_472816224_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_472816224_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_307479208_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_307479208_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_1239706421_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" />Earrings:<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_106259082_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_106259082_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_440780350_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_440780350_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/11915_product_22696850_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br />Come visit "<a href="http://aridanfashions.artfire.com/">Aridanfashions</a>" to see the whole collection of wonderful jewelry made from the heart of a true artisan.</div><div></div><div>You are invited to support Kelle an "AridanFashions" by leaving a comment for her here.</div><div></div><div>If you have any questions for Kelle please contact her through her studio: <a href="http://aridanfashions.artfire.com/">http://aridanfashions.artfire.com/</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-63564432461552647332010-07-25T15:18:00.000-07:002010-07-25T16:49:46.630-07:00Featured Studio: Kottage Kreations<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/52290_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1270256576"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/52290_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1270256576" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>Our guild featured studio this week is "Kottage Kreations" aka Laurie. Laurie is a fairly new jewelry artist yet, after browsing through her studio it is a bit difficult to believe this. Her designs are really quite lovely and it sure seems like she has been designing for ever. </div><br /><div>Kottage Kreations is filled with unique one of a kind pieces that are lovingly made from gemstones, Swarovski crystals, pearls, shell beads, glass beads, and ceramic beads. Laurie loves finding new beads and charms in different colors to design with. </div><br /><div>Most of the time Laurie's inspiration comes from just taking out some beads and playing around with them. Yep, I sure do relate to this myself and am so sure that many of you do too.</div><div>Her inspiration also comes from the beauty of nature, magazines, and catalogues too.</div><div>There have been many nights that Laurie will wake up in the middle of the night with some great design that she is anxious to make.</div><br /><div>Laurie is an eclectic jewelry designer who loves to create different styles of jewelry. </div><div>She is very proud of her creativity and is constantly growing and evolving as a jewelry artist.</div><div></div><div>Laurie also loves to create custom orders so just contact her if you have something special in mind designed for you.</div><br /><div>Here are some of the fabulous creations found in "KottageKreations":</div><br /><div>Necklaces:</div><div><div><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_368874758_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_368874758_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1491922735_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1491922735_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1900549819_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>Bracelets:<br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1182435861_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1182435861_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1064632920_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1064632920_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_438542375_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>Earrings:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1088138820_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1088138820_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1474556212_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1474556212_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--52290_product_1076588745_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>I must also say that it is wonderful having Laurie as a member of the Ajdjss Guild. She is very supportive of other members, she is very kind, and she is a special all around person.</div><div>It is quite nice to get to know her.</div><div></div><div>You are invited to leave a comment in support of "KottageKreations" and Laurie here. </div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-86098856922337471512010-07-12T21:02:00.000-07:002010-07-12T22:03:41.919-07:00The Ajdjss Guild Celebrates Xmas in July<a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:gvBwt6McZTQ1bM:http://cowgirlyarn.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/christmas-in-july.png"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 124px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 124px" alt="" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:gvBwt6McZTQ1bM:http://cowgirlyarn.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/christmas-in-july.png" border="0" /></a> The Ajdjss Guild is busy celebrating the Artfire 2nd Annual Xmas in July Sale Event from from July 12th through July25th. Many guild studios are celebrating this great event by having free shipping, discounts, free gifts, and more.<br /><br /><br /><p>This is a wonderful time to buy some really special gifts for some of the very special people in your life. Come and beat the heat by spending some time visiting our fabulous participating guild studios for great buys.</p><br /><br /><p>Visit the Ajdjss guild event blog for all the studios offering great specials for you during these 12 days. Here is the link for you: <a href="http://ajdjssguildevents.blogspot.com/">http://ajdjssguildevents.blogspot.com/</a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 113px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:VOCV_RMz_-ksxM:http://packphour.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/christmas-cat.jpg" border="0" />Happy Shopping!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-59439542097018059412010-06-27T16:03:00.000-07:002010-06-27T17:41:05.301-07:00Featured Studio: WillowWalkerDesigns<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/5706_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1253938612"><img style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 140px; height: 140px;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/5706_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1253938612" border="0" /></a><br />This week we are featuring "Willow Walker Designs" also known as Pamela. This is a Ajdjss guild studio that is filled with "Mystical Treasures", lovely and uniquely designed jewelry that combines color, glass, wire, and sparkly stuff.<br /><br />Pamela the Jewelry Artisan and owner of "Willow Walker Designs" is proud of being a 2nd generation glass artist and teacher who actually began working with stained glass at only 8 years old. Amazing!!!<br />Pamela admits to always being fascinated with colorful, shiny, and sparkly things and this fascination seemed to naturally lead to her creating beautiful and unique dichroic fused glass jewelry.<br /><br />Pamela loves to use wire to set her handcrafted glass pieces. She feels that the more she explores wire wrapping as an art medium the more she is fascinated with it and it's endless possibilities.<br /><br />When you visit "Willow Walker Designs" it is almost impossible not to immediately be in awe of all the fabulous handicrafted pieces showcased there. The colors are beautiful and they sparkle brilliantly at you.<br /><br />Let's take a peek at some of these "Mystical Treasure" now:<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_1297369000_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 140px; height: 140px;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_1297369000_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_362585785_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 140px; height: 140px;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_362585785_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 140px; height: 140px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_627035073_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_350042612_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 140px; height: 140px;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_350042612_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_674402521_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 140px; height: 140px;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_674402521_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 140px; height: 140px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_1649139748_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_214925588_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 140px; height: 140px;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_214925588_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_874960743_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 140px; height: 140px;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_874960743_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 140px; height: 140px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_620826735_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_620826735_thumb_crop.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_1991054242_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 140px; height: 140px;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_1991054242_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_1514040099_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 140px; height: 140px;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_1514040099_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 140px; height: 140px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--5706_product_758510188_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><br /><div>FYI, all glass fusing, wire wrapping and bead work are created by Pamela. The glass is digitally fired for sturdy, properly annealed pieces. All pieces are carefully and lovingly handcrafted in a smoke free, pet friendly environment using high quality materials~~~Pamela will gladly convert any dangle earring to leverbacks or for non-pierced ears, any dangles to clips.</div><div></div><div>You are invited to visit this guild studio that showcases these "mystical treasures" and please leave a comment in support of this highly talented artisan at the end of this article.</div><div></div><div>If you have any questions for Pamela please contact through her studio:</div><div><a href="http://willowwalkerdesigns.artfire.com/">http://willowwalkerdesigns.artfire.com/</a></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-32939678092697979072010-06-20T21:36:00.000-07:002010-06-21T21:44:12.054-07:00Featured: Vintage Findings and More<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/12183_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1270821424"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/12183_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1270821424" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Our featured studio of the week is "Vintage Findings and More" aka Linda.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">"Vintage Findings and More" has the distinction of being one of two of the only supply shops in the Ajdjss Guild that showcases vintage and vintage style findings, beads, cameos, settings, pendants, filigrees, stampings, and charms.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">I must admit that I just love browsing through this studio so very much because recently I have found myself in "a vintage state of mind". And not because I am 6 decades old.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">What fun it is to look at some of the lovely, romantic, and charming jewelry supplies for creating vintage inspired jewelry.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Hey</span><span style="font-size:130%;">, that 's not all that is found in this wonderful studio. There are also some beautiful beads and even gemstones to discover here. So you really don't have to be in "a vintage state of mind" to shop here.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Linda, who has been a hairdresser for 30 years has been creating jewelry for about 4 years now. She says that she is very fortunate to be able to do all the creative things that she loves. And, she admits that she really loves hunting for beautiful beads and findings, being able to create with them, and being able to share them with other jewelry creators to use for their own masterpieces.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Enough said--let's feast our eyes on some of the treasures showcased in this studio:</span></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_2108310482_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_2108310482_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_1305941523_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_1305941523_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_1344579399_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_209758043_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_209758043_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_1144524183_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_1144524183_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_807291959_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_2100299017_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_2100299017_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_213601756_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_213601756_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_1833553166_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12183_product_479302284_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12183_product_479302284_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12183_product_1312576738_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--12183_product_1312576738_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12183_product_276661907_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Btw, "Vintage Findings and More" has just announced new shipping rates so get over there and check it out.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Have any questions for Linda? Contact her through her enchanting studio:</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://vintagefindingsandmore.artfire.com/">http://vintagefindingsandmore.artfire.com/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">As always, you are invited to leave a comment at the end of this article.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515141007018373756.post-63044696446553176362010-06-13T13:47:00.000-07:002010-06-13T19:15:18.600-07:00Featured: Ctbydonna<a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/43806_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1262545632"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/images/thumbs/43806_avatar_thumb_crop.jpg?1262545632" border="0" /></a> This week the Ajdjss Guild is pleased to feature "Ctbydonna" or "Creative Treasures" aka Donna.<br />This is a studio with designs that have a little romance, femininity, and rustic charm about them.<br />Donna is a true artisan. She is both a jewelry designer and a metal smith.<br />Ten years ago she began making jewelry as a hobby and as a strategy for stress relief. Donna says, " My day job can be very stressful at times, and pounding on a piece of wire in the evening seems to make things better".<br />(I'm so glad to hear that she's not pounding on her head :o) LOL ).<br /><br />Anyway, after a time making jewelry became more than a hobby for her, it actually became a passion--as many us well know.<br />Some of Donna's favorite materials for her creations are wire ( sterling silver and copper), gemstones, crystals, and all kinds of beads.<br />This jewelry artisan really loves what she does and has a strong desire to create "exquisite pieces" that can be worn and enjoyed for a lifetime. Donna's strong creating spirit comes straight from of her heart.<br />Donna comes from the beautiful state of Arizona where the beautiful Rockie Mountains, Grand Canyon, and desert are strong influences for her south western designs.<br /><br />With all that said let's take a look at some of the fabulous pieces that are showcased in "Ctybydonna":<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43806_product_1143411825_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43806_product_1143411825_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43806_product_1103068776_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43806_product_1103068776_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--43806_product_1146045726_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /> <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--43806_product_1502613043_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--43806_product_1502613043_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--43806_product_417834605_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--43806_product_417834605_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43806_product_177784185_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43806_product_1103068776_thumb_crop.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43806_product_283791141_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43806_product_283791141_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--43806_product_637083637_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--43806_product_637083637_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43806_product_1141116671_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43806_product_1151558341_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43806_product_1151558341_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--43806_product_24433191_thumb_crop.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--43806_product_24433191_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--43806_product_1920862117_thumb_crop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Don't you just love all the fabulous wire work?</div></div><br /><div>Hey, there's alot more to feast your eyes on so get over and spend a few minutes visiting:</div><br /><div><a href="http://ctydonna.artfire.com/">http://ctydonna.artfire.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>And don't forget to leave a comment for Donna about her studio...</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14