Featured: Ajdjss Guild Great Gifts for Mother's Day

" A man's work is from sun to sun, but a mother's work is never done." - Author Unknown



In honor of Mother's Day the Ajdjss Guild shares some of the
famous words of mothers everywhere.


Am I talking to a brick wall?
Are you deaf or something?
As long as you live under my roof, you'll do as I say.
Call me when you get there, just so I know you're okay.
Did you brush your teeth?
Do you think your socks are going to pick themselves up?
Don't go out with a wet head, you'll catch cold.
Don't make me get up!
Don't sit too close to the television, it'll ruin your eyes.
Eat your vegetables, they're good for you.
Going to a party? Who's going to be there?
I didn't ask who put it there, I said "Pick it up!"
I hope someday you have children just like you.
I'm doing this for your own good.
I'm going to skin you alive!
I'm not your cleaning lady!
Look at me when I'm talking to you.
Money does NOT grow on trees.
No child of MINE would do something like that.
Nobody asked you.
No child of MINE would do something like that.
Put that down! You don't know where it's been!
Someone is going to end up crying.
There's enough dirt in those ears to grow potatoes!
Watch your mouth!
What did I say the FIRST time?
What part of NO don't you understand?
When I was a little girl...
When I was young we had respect for our elders, now look at the world!
When I was your age, I had to walk ten miles through the snow, uphill, by myself, to go to school.
Who died and left you boss?
Who taught you THAT? You didn't learn that in this house!
You can't find it? Well, if you'd put things where they belonged, you wouldn't have this problem.
You won't be happy until you break that, will you?
Your father is going to hear about this when HE gets home!
You should have that phone surgically implanted in your ear.
Some day you will thank me for this. SMACK!!!
If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all
How can you have nothing to wear? Your closet is FULL of clothes!
Don't use that tone with me!


The Ajdjss Guild also shares some wonderful gift ideas from our studios for that special mother in your life:








WhimOriginals








ExquisiteStudios










Glass and Wire Gems









LibertyDoll













Catinalife







LaBellaLuna







Jewelled Trellis








Almondtree









Beadlady5

Featured Artist of the Week: Beadlady5

Margo, also known as Beadlady5 is a true artist. She is an artist because she designs and makes one of a kind jewelry pieces, but also because she manages a very large guild and at least 4 online shops.
She has a unique style and sense of taste that I and many others can recognize any where on the web. Her eye for color, detail and sense of passion for what she does is visible in every piece she creates.

Not only does she help the guild members with promoting the group, she also helps and listens to us individually. I have to admit that when I first started on artfire I was lost, confused and didn't know what to think or do half the time. She has guided me in selling online but also guided me, as a new jewelry designer. I bet at times her patience was wearing thin with me but she never showed frustration or anger. She showed nothing but passion for wanting to teach and guide me through the process.

I know this blog post doesn't do Beadlady5 justice but I hope at least it helps many understand the passion and care she has for not just her jewelry but helping artists as well.

That's all for now, libertydoll.

"In the Garden" Challenge

Our "In the Garden" Challenge has been one of our most actively participated guild activities so far. I'm so thrilled over all the different entries. Each one is unique and beautifully created.
To choose a favorite entry has proven to be a difficult decision for our guild members. That's prove that this guild is filled with truly talented jewelry artisans.
Voting started on August 1st and will continue through August 5th. The three most voted creations will then be entered in the 3 Guild Challenge competing with the 3 most voted items from the Artfire Jewelry Artisans Guild and the 3 most voted items from the Artfire Chainmaille Guild. The voting for this part of the challenge will begin on August 7th and end on August 14th. This vote will be a public vote and you will be able to cast your ballot on the Artfire Guild Challenge Blog which has been created by "AllWiredUpToo" the guild master of the Artfire Jewelry Artisan Guild.
Good luck to all! But know that each entry is indeed a winner!

Coming Soon the Ajdjss Guild "Spring Cleaning & Treasure Hunt Event"

Our guilds "Spring Cleaning & Treasure Hunt" will be beginning in a short time. Guild members are quite excited about this event. Each member is preparing to create a special section in their studios with great sales and specials for this event. But, even more exciting is the "Treasure Hunt" part of our event. Twenty studios will be hiding a special phrase in one of their item descriptions and if you can find this phrase you can win a free pair of earrings, or a bracelet, or a necklace set, or some jewelry supplies. Yea, that's right free jewelry or free supplies just for being able to find the "Teasure Hunt" phrase.
Keep looking back at our blog to get the starting date of this fabulous Ajdjss Guild Event and more specific details on how you can be a lucky winner!!!