tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29330532153402525702024-03-13T12:53:04.389-08:00Artfire Cafemom TeamJazzy Jemzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09702541873279596223noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-54019850593340483742009-12-25T16:22:00.002-09:002009-12-25T16:23:45.785-09:00Merry Christmas...... and a supper HAPPY NEW YEAR in 2010!<br /><br />From the team members of Artfire Cafemom Team to you and yours! Be on the lookout in 2010 for great things coming from the group!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-60464565428587418222009-10-21T06:41:00.004-08:002009-10-21T08:18:22.794-08:00Say "Booooooo!" and Vote for Your Favorite Halloween Themed ItemWith Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to vote for your favorite item in the ACT October Contest. Our theme was “Booooooo!” and 4 of our talented artists submitted one of their creations.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">First up, is a <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=55829"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Devil Ring</span></a> submitted by the Vermont mother and daughter team at <a href="http://withourhands.artfire.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">With Our Hands</span></a>. The size is adjustable.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=55829"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/St8snglPFsI/AAAAAAAAARc/UTlkXSX5R8M/s320/1+withourhands.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395079935885776578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Second, Coco of <a href="http://bycoco.artfire.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ByCoco--Art for Everyday Enjoyment</span></a>, who hails from Maine, submitted her stained glass <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=639449"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ghost and Bat Duo</span></a>, which measures approximately 4.5"x2.5".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=639449"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/St8sn82OuKI/AAAAAAAAARk/8tPnGKJeVWI/s320/2+ByCoco.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395079943473248418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Next, <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/home/HaffinaCreation"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Haffina Creations</span></a> from Southern Australia created this polymer clay<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=378463">Evil Tomato Keyring</a></span>. The eyes and mouth of the tomato are glow in the dark clay, and each side is different.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=378463"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/St8snzj-0WI/AAAAAAAAARs/UOub0j92zqM/s320/3+HaffinaCreations.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395079940980789602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Finally, <a href="http://creationswithheart.artfire.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Creations With Heart</span></a>, a Jewelry artisan from Michigan entered these glass bead <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=442993"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ghost Earrings</span></a> made with sterling silver ear wires.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=442993"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/St8soDZbwMI/AAAAAAAAAR0/ncMQOtfpt1k/s320/4+CreationsWithHeart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395079945231515842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />It’s now up to you to help determine which of these pieces best fits our October theme: "Booooooo!" To find out more about each piece just click on either it's picture or its title. If you'd like to see other works by that artist, click on the name of their studio. Once you've made up your mind, please vote using the poll below.<br /><br /><script language="javascript" src="http://www.blogpoll.com/poll/view_Poll.php?type=java&poll_id=176061"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.blogpoll.com">Free Blog Poll</a></noscript> <br /><br />Each month, members of this Artfire Artisan Guild are challenged to create something that represents a specific theme. The contest is designed to spur their creativity in the spirit of friendly competition. Stay tuned to find out who won the Artfire Cafemom Team's contest this month.<br /><br />What will our November theme will be? Becoming a follower of this blog is an easy way to keep abreast of future themes. If you're an artist and would like to participate in our monthly contests, join <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Guilds&op=guild_hall&guild_id=84"><span style="font-weight: bold;">our guild on Artfire.com</span></a>. We are user friendly and welcome new members.ByCocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03050465842684655120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-91245027321089203112009-09-22T06:55:00.007-08:002009-09-22T09:54:21.456-08:00StichNLove's Tie-Dyed Ensemble Wins ACT's Retro Challenge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SrjpQEP0HhI/AAAAAAAAAP8/E6GMIU-Ra7A/s1600-h/afv--29439--8573_product_446727167_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 172px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SrjpQEP0HhI/AAAAAAAAAP8/E6GMIU-Ra7A/s200/afv--29439--8573_product_446727167_thumb_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384309816748678674" border="0" /></a><div class="f_static1 fsize12_n"><div class="f_static1 fsize12_n"><div class="f_static1 fsize12_n">Congratulations to Christie of <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=15954&op=new&body=1">StitchNLove</a> for winning ACT's retro themed September Challenge. At the beginning of the month, our guild master, Jenn of <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=12202">Jemz</a>, dared us to get "<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=groovy">groovy</a>" with the 1960's and 70s and create something "<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=far+out">far out</a>". And Christie responded by creating this funk-a-delic <span style="font-style: italic;">(a creative combination of the words </span><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=funky">funky</a> and <a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=psychedelic">psychedelic</a><span style="font-style: italic;">)</span> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=414405">Tye Dyed Bell Bottom Outfit</a> complete with a <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloche_hat">cloche</a> hat.<br /><br />Christie was captivated by the material from the moment she first laid her eyes on it. Each time she returned to the store, she was once again drawn to the colorful tie-died material but couldn't figure out what to do with it until the theme of ACT's September challenge was announced. "When I thought of the 60's and 70's, I thought of bell bottoms and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie-dye">tie-dye</a>. This outfit blends the two," said Christie.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SrjpFr8Qy8I/AAAAAAAAAPs/tXfO8HEZrLQ/s1600-h/8573_product_446727167_5_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 104px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SrjpFr8Qy8I/AAAAAAAAAPs/tXfO8HEZrLQ/s200/8573_product_446727167_5_thumb_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384309638425529282" border="0" /></a><br />Christie designed this boutique outfit using patterns she found online at <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.youcanmakethis.com/">You Can Make This</a>. She used <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Fabulous-Skinny-Bell-Pants-Bonus-Bell-Top-Design.htm">Toni Hamel's Skinny Bell Bottoms</a> pattern as the basis. She combined elements of two shirt patterns from the same site to create the tie-dyed top. Even the hat pattern came from You Can Make This!<br /><br />The pants pattern seemed to run a little big, which presented her with an additional challenge. However Christie was very pleased with the overall project and said, "It took about a day from cut to last stitch, but it came together even better than I imagined."<br /><br />Knowing that Christie is Mom to 6 children, I asked her when and how she carves out the time to design and sew her outfits. Her reply: "Very creatively actually. I sew when Dad is home in the evenings and after bed time. And I sew during the day as much as the kids will let me. There are only two not in school. Next year, I have to decide if I am going to homeschool my youngest daughter, and that will be interesting: homeschool and a sewing business.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Any homeschoolers out there? Leave your tips for Christie in the comments below.)</span><br /><br />When I expressed my curiosity about what her young model had to say about the outfit, Christie shared this antidote. "She is such a ham! She often stands next to my mirage of outfits with her hands in a prayer position and asks what she can wear. This outfit, if I am not mistaken, she wore to bed that night, she liked it so much!"<br /><br />Each month ACT (Artfire CafeMom Team) challenges its guild members to create something that reflects the chosen theme. Member artists have 21 days to submit their entry by posting a picture of their item in a designated thread within the guild's forum on Cafemom.com. The general public, as well <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SrjpP5e6iDI/AAAAAAAAAP0/Sp0D7Suyj-I/s1600-h/8573_product_446727167_3_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SrjpP5e6iDI/AAAAAAAAAP0/Sp0D7Suyj-I/s200/8573_product_446727167_3_thumb_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384309813859223602" border="0" /></a>as guild members, are then invited to vote for their favorite item during the last week of the month.<br /><br />Christie was the only one to rise to the challenge this month, but even if there had been several artists competing, I do believe that she would have won hands down with this 60's & 70's inspired bell bottom ensemble.<br /><br />To find out more information about ordering this fun colorful outfit in the right size for your little lass, just click on the link to go to the listing for this <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=414405">Tye Dyed Bell Bottom Outfit</a> in <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://stitchnlove.artfire.com/">StitchNLove's Studio on Artfire.com</a>.<br /><br /><br /></div></div> <br /></div>ByCocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03050465842684655120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-85613582373618804192009-09-06T11:15:00.000-08:002009-09-06T11:15:00.221-08:00Introducing Julie from Creations With Heart<div align="center">Last on our ACT PowerUp Promotion is Julie from <a href="http://www.creationswithheart.artfire.com/">Creations With Heart</a>!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25796--9498_product_1860244921_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 392px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25796--9498_product_1860244921_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">This creative lady started making friendship bracelets, in middle school. She had a ton of fun making and sharing those and those eventually grew into nicer jewelry.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9498_product_1041058331_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9498_product_1041058331_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">In her own words," It wasn't until 2006 when I started creating again as a way of relaxing. I read beading magazines and searched the internet learning the basics and going from there as I caught on. I found myself making classic, western and paw print designs - very fitting for me! Shortly after, I had my own website, selling my own jewelry designs for the first time! Then Etsy came along and just this year, I starting selling on the amazing ArtFire! I'm having a blast! I continue to learn new techniques, bringing fresh, new creations to you!"<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9498_product_1380747140_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 450px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/9498_product_1380747140_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Julie offers <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=10590&seller_id=16886&op=new">Earrings</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=10591&seller_id=16886&op=new">Bracelets</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=10592&seller_id=16886&op=new">Necklaces</a> and <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=43167&seller_id=16886&op=new">Anklets</a> in her store. Specially for all you animal lovers like Julie, her doggies inspired her Paw Print Jewelry collection and it continues to grow! Keep on the look-out for new designs!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25798--9498_product_585058637_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 480px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 480px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25798--9498_product_585058637_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Get 10% Off Your Order - Just add ACTPROMO4 in the Note To The Seller box~ Promotion ends 9th Sept 2009!! Hurry!!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25798--9498_product_494747221_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 480px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 480px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25798--9498_product_494747221_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div align="center">Julie wants you to know also," Please don't hesitate to e-mail me if you have any questions regarding the website or any jewelry creations. If you see something sold and you're interested in it, just e-mail me and we can work something out. I also take custom orders! Stop by for a visit ~ I'd love to hear from you!"</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Visit Julie and CreationsWithHeart at...<br /><a href="http://www.creationswithheart.com/" target="_blank">http://www.creationswithheart.com/</a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.creationswithheart.artfire.com/" target="_blank">http://www.creationswithheart.artfire.com/</a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.creationswithheart.etsy.com/" target="_blank">http://www.creationswithheart.etsy.com/</a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.creationswithheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.creationswithheart.blogspot.com/</a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/creationswheart" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/creationswheart</a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.byhand.me/creationswithheart" target="_blank">http://www.byhand.me/creationswithheart</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-42196705990989396232009-09-02T11:13:00.000-08:002009-09-02T11:13:00.524-08:00Introducing Stacey from SWDesigns<div align="center">Here is Stacey from <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/swdesigns">SWDesigns</a>, a stay-at-home-mom to 4 teenagers with a wonderful husband and sweet old golden retriever. She loves to cook and read books whenever she can.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--13681_product_1014455384_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 414px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--13681_product_1014455384_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><br />In her own words, "I've enjoyed all kinds of crafting my whole life. A few years ago, I began making earrings and bracelets as gifts and for fundraisers for my children's schools. From this I received several requests for other items or for jewelry to go with an outfit. Last year, a local store started a display of several of my items, especially jewelry sets."</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--13681_product_1370024756_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--13681_product_1370024756_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Stacey makes really beautiful handcrafted necklaces, bracelets and earrings out of a variety of materials, especially pearls, crystals and gemstones. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--13681_product_242428894_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--13681_product_242428894_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Special Promotion: All jewelry will be on sale 20% off, until 5th Sept 2009.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--13681_product_1073178422_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--13681_product_1073178422_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div align="center">Visit Stacey at <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/swdesigns">SWDesigns</a> and follow her at her <a href="http://www.twitter.com/swd6">twitter account</a>!!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/13681_product_130303760_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 414px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/13681_product_130303760_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-3997041859853518632009-08-29T10:45:00.000-08:002009-08-29T10:45:00.294-08:00Introducing Christie from Stitch'N Love Boutique<div align="center">Meet Christie from <a href="http://www.stitchnlove.artfire.com/">Stitch'N Love Boutique</a>!!! A Mom to 6 precious kids who believes that "handmade trumps factory-made anyday. The price is well worth it." How true. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--8573_product_1069920167_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--8573_product_1069920167_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><br />Christie has been selling online for a little over a year. She first learned how to sew as a teenager and has always been interested in crafts. She started <a href="http://www.stitchnlove.artfire.com/">Stitch'N Love</a> at first to make quilts, then moved into handbags, then hairbows, then nap mats, then it exploded into sewing clothes!!! Now she does a little bit of everything and hope to have a full service online boutique!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--8573_product_298219054_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--8573_product_298219054_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Christie offers a little bit of everything: <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=42807&seller_id=15954&op=new">children's clothing</a>, <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=42792&seller_id=15954&op=new">parent accessories</a>, hair accessories, children's accessories and more...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8573_product_1310037104_2_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/8573_product_1310037104_2_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Enjoy 15% discount with "ACT2009" in note to seller. Promotion valid until 3rd Sept 09!! Grab your favourites today!! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--8573_product_1579031702_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--8573_product_1579031702_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Visit Christie at <a href="http://www.stitchnlove.artfire.com/">Stitch'N Love</a> today!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-4126619721413704162009-08-25T10:39:00.000-08:002009-08-25T10:39:00.474-08:00Introducing Robin and Caeli from Everyday Moments<div align="center">I really like Robin's store name; <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/EverydayMoments">Everyday Moments</a>. </div><div align="center">It feels.. so captivating.. and has the impression of a photographer who is always around to capture the important everyday moments that we missed out... Really.. In our busy lives, we are almost always rushing from corner to corner and overlook so many beautiful moments..</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 333px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--20708_product_1498975787_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Please meet Robin, a mom and a photographer. Her very first camera, the trusty Nikon F was a special gift from her dad when she was 13 and she has been taking pictures ever since... </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--20708_product_860632875_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 332px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25791--20708_product_860632875_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">In her own words, "It is truly my passion. I love to find new ways to share my photos and I am currently working on prints, coasters, and jewelry...and many other possibilities.."</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--20708_product_1559876237_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 333px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--20708_product_1559876237_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Robin offers <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=30943&seller_id=28138&op=new">Photo Jewelry</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=30940&seller_id=28138&op=new">Photo Cards</a> and <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=30942&seller_id=28138&op=new">Prints</a> currently and she intends to add more in future. Besides that, I woud like to also mention Caeli, Robin's beautiful 8 year-old daughter who designs and hand-make lovely jewelry in her little <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=30941&seller_id=28138&op=new">Caeli's Corner</a>!! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/20708_product_2018623446_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 334px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/20708_product_2018623446_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Specially for you, Robin and Caeli is offering Free shipping until 28th August 2009!! Hurry!!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/20708_product_690863785_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 334px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/20708_product_690863785_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Check out Robin and Caeli's store at <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/EverydayMoments">Everyday Moments</a>!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-15089795591438344142009-08-21T12:54:00.012-08:002009-08-21T14:09:50.693-08:00Vote for "Ret Hot"Our ACT contest theme for August is "Red Hot" and we have, for your deliberation, eight hot, Hot, HOT, unique handmade works of art from Artfire studios which belong to our members. At first, I was surprised to see that no one entered an artistic rendition of a hot chilli pepper, but then I remembered how creative we all are, and that might have been just too predictable.<br /><br />After reviewing the submissions below, please vote for your favorite red hot item. Unfortunately, you must pick just one, but feel free to leave comments about the others you liked in the the comment section below. Thanks for helping us to select this months winner.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">___________________________<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Handmade Pink and Red Apple Large Zip Pouch (Applique on Linen)</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8P5VEQxUI/AAAAAAAAAOs/SDkj_ZKf-x8/s1600-h/1+DJ+Storeroom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8P5VEQxUI/AAAAAAAAAOs/SDkj_ZKf-x8/s200/1+DJ+Storeroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372530358058272066" border="0" /></a>by djStoreRoom<br /><br />___________________________<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Ray-Lee Manta Ray Sock Drawer Refresher</span></span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8P45x--zI/AAAAAAAAAOk/DhjPbLQi2pg/s1600-h/2+EddyG.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8P45x--zI/AAAAAAAAAOk/DhjPbLQi2pg/s200/2+EddyG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372530350733851442" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">by Eddy G<br /><br />___________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Desert Fortress Abstract Watercolor</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Blazing Red Rocks of Sedona, AZ<br /><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8P4PnpU4I/AAAAAAAAAOc/4tkaUKwvbio/s1600-h/3+Spirit+Essence+Art.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8P4PnpU4I/AAAAAAAAAOc/4tkaUKwvbio/s200/3+Spirit+Essence+Art.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372530339416200066" border="0" /></a></span>by Spirit Essence Art<br /><br />___________________________<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Red Sweetheart Coffee Cup Cozy</span><br /></span></div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=318759"></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8PvjIm2BI/AAAAAAAAAOU/9VmG3OB2hqc/s1600-h/04+subearthancottage.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8PvjIm2BI/AAAAAAAAAOU/9VmG3OB2hqc/s200/04+subearthancottage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372530190035900434" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">by SubEarthan Cottage<br /></div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">___________________________<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Look Hot Hot Hot in Cherry Red Jewelry Set</span><br /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8PvMF_EhI/AAAAAAAAAOM/c91vpSOu4XI/s1600-h/5+bluebeadle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8PvMF_EhI/AAAAAAAAAOM/c91vpSOu4XI/s200/5+bluebeadle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372530183850889746" border="0" /></a>by The Blue Beadle<br /><br />___________________________<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Red Super Soft Scarf with Angel Hair</span></span><br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8Pupv-QkI/AAAAAAAAAOE/1m9aXczvns0/s1600-h/6+withourhands.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 167px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8Pupv-QkI/AAAAAAAAAOE/1m9aXczvns0/s200/6+withourhands.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372530174631756354" border="0" /></a>by With Our Hands<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span>___________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chainmaille Necklace Fire and Ice Byzantine</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8PuPmsNDI/AAAAAAAAAN8/n7hjlHhushQ/s1600-h/7+HaffinaCreations.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8PuPmsNDI/AAAAAAAAAN8/n7hjlHhushQ/s200/7+HaffinaCreations.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372530167613502514" border="0" /></a>by HaffinaCreations<br /><br />___________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">For Any Old Red Hat "Hottie" </span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8Pt7rmlHI/AAAAAAAAAN0/NOUmR7hKeyk/s1600-h/8+ByCoco.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 199px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/So8Pt7rmlHI/AAAAAAAAAN0/NOUmR7hKeyk/s200/8+ByCoco.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372530162265396338" border="0" /></a>by ByCoco<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">___________________________<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><script language="javascript" src="http://www.blogpoll.com/poll/view_Poll.php?type=java&poll_id=173820"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.blogpoll.com">Free Blog Poll</a></noscript> <br /></div></div>ByCocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03050465842684655120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-75072500056736302462009-08-21T10:19:00.001-08:002009-08-21T10:19:00.436-08:00Introducing Kelsey from Bows For Baby<div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--4703_product_1347763107_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--4703_product_1347763107_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here's Kelsey from <a href="http://www.bowsforbaby.artfire.com/">Bows For Baby</a>!! I absolutely love her <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=23789&seller_id=12021&op=new">Crocheted Booties</a>!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25789--4703_product_1875034755_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 465px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 465px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25789--4703_product_1875034755_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In her own words, "I am a 25 year old FT college student, army wife and mom. When I'm not in school I'm at home with my daughter. I got into hair bow making when she was an infant and I took to it instantly! I think there's nothing more adorable than a big bow adorning her head!"<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25789--4703_product_1293833213_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25789--4703_product_1293833213_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />You can find <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=23787&seller_id=12021&op=new">Bug Bows</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=23790&seller_id=12021&op=new">Crochet Sets</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=23788&seller_id=12021&op=new">Hand Crochet Beanies</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=23789&seller_id=12021&op=new">Hand Crocheted Booties</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=23792&seller_id=12021&op=new">Misc Clips</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=23785&seller_id=12021&op=new">Simple Clips</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=23783&seller_id=12021&op=new">Stacked Pinwheel Bows - L</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=23786&seller_id=12021&op=new">Tuxedo Clips</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=31748&seller_id=12021&op=new">Large Pinwheel Bows</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=23791&seller_id=12021&op=new">Mini Korkers</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=23784&seller_id=12021&op=new">Small Pinwheel Bows</a>, <a class="f_color1" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=37852&seller_id=12021&op=new">Tutus</a> and more that values between $1-$25!!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25789--4703_product_819891487_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25789--4703_product_819891487_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Specially for you, Kelsey is offering 15% off everything in her store (excluding custom orders) during these 4days only!! Hurry!!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--4703_product_792326307_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--4703_product_792326307_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Visit Kelsey at <a href="http://www.bowsforbaby.artfire.com/">Bows For Baby</a>! Read more about her thoughts and updates at her <a href="http://www.bowsforbaby.blogspot.com/">blog</a>!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-67107359971462015562009-08-17T08:06:00.001-08:002009-08-17T08:06:00.754-08:00Introducing Tamra and Linda from WithOurHands.<div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25745--10262_product_293980900_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 374px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25745--10262_product_293980900_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Check out this fabulous collaboration between yet another mother&daughter team!! Here's Tamra and Linda from <a href="http://withourhands.artfire.com/">WithOurHands</a>!!<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25745--10262_product_477956902_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 378px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25745--10262_product_477956902_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://withourhands.artfire.com/">WithOurHands</a> is a little artfire shop stocked fully with greeting cards, scarves, handbags/ purses, dishcloths, facecloths, cell phone/ iPod holders, bag dispensers, wrist cuffs, finger puppets, swiffer covers, market bags, jewelry, upcycled notebooks, paper crafts and more!!<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25745--10262_product_80488794_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25745--10262_product_80488794_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This little formidable team is really creative and great with their hands. They would always make their own christmas ornaments and donate them to the church for their craft fair every year. Between them, they have 60+ years of experience!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25745--10262_product_473329695_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 374px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25745--10262_product_473329695_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />For just these 4 days, you can enjoy free shipping on all orders over $25!!<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25745--10262_product_215831167_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--25745--10262_product_215831167_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Visit Tamra and Linda at <a href="http://withourhands/" target="_blank">withourhands</a><br />and check out their <a href="http://withourhandsartfire.blogspot.com/">blog</a> at for more updates!! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-80467175049157799012009-08-13T08:36:00.001-08:002009-08-13T08:36:00.660-08:00Introducing Arlene from Spirit Essence Art<div align="center"><strong>Next up on the PowerUp list is Arlene from </strong><a href="http://www.spiritessenceart.artfire.com/"><strong>Spirit Essence Art</strong></a><strong>!!</strong> </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--10703_product_438709745_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--10703_product_438709745_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Arlene started working with glass 25 years ago, doing custom stained glass windows for her customers. When she later discover fused glass, she became so passionate about it that she continues working with it until this day. The creative and experimental Arlene first started painting with oils. Now, she does watercolors and has dabbled a little with acrylic paints of late. Arlene even had her own supply and gift shop!! Amazing isnt it?? Who hasnt dreamt of having her very own gift shop?? And, to actually own a Supply & Gift Shop?? Fabulous!!<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--10703_product_969898492_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 362px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--10703_product_969898492_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Arlene work at home in her own studio in western Pennsylvania and have her art pieces listed exclusively on Artfire!! She is also an active Member of Artfire Cafemom Team Guild and also Guild Master of A Passion For Painting Guild. She is an excellent leader and team member who always try to help out whenever she is needed!!<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--10703_product_743928112_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 439px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--10703_product_743928112_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />You should definitely check out her store offerings of Watercolor paintings, Oil paintings, Fused Glass Art Pieces and Fused Glass Jewelry!!<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;color:#333333;"></span></strong><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--10703_product_1737542232_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--10703_product_1737542232_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Check out Arlene at her</strong><br /><a href="http://www.spiritessenceart.artfire.com/">artfire store</a><br /><a href="http://www.spiritessenceart.com/">blog</a><br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/arlenemh">twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/arlene.holtz">facebook</a><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-27647881210932351702009-08-09T14:11:00.003-08:002009-08-09T14:14:47.268-08:00Power UP : DJ Storeroom<div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.djstoreroom.artfire.com"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368090685077696626" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EVok4_0ZSXs/Sn9KCWYjsHI/AAAAAAAAAgg/uFyZ7SDSJuY/s400/djstoreroom.jpg" /> </a><br /><div>Name: Diana<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Shop Name: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.djstoreroom.artfire.com">djstoreroom</a></div><br /><br /><div></div><div>URL Links: <a href="http://djstoreroom.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.djstoreroom.artfire.com">Artfire</a> ,<a href="http://www.flickr.com/djstoreroom">Flickr</a>, <a href="http://djstoreroom.blogspot.com/">Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/djstoreroom">Twitter</a></div><br /><br /><div></div><div>Product Range: PDF Sewing Tutorials with Sewing Patterns for Zip Pouches and Wristlets, Vintage Buttons, Handmade Bags and Purses, Handmade Vintage Button Bracelets and more...</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>Experience: I started sewing during my school days and totally stopped once I finished my O'Levels.. And, I couldnt believe that I got first place for fashion and fabrics in the whole school.. It was only when my daughter was born that I started sewing again.. To get back my skills, I went online and registered for a long distance course on Dressmaking and Design. Today, I sew and craft daily with my daughter. Many times, I sew using my own patterns and decided to share my them online through pdf sewing patterns. These include really simple english, lotsa pictures and sewing patterns to print, cut and use immediately! Perfect for the busy sewers like you and me...</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>Special Promotion: Free Reversible Pin Cushion Sewing Tutorial with Sewing Pattern with each purchase of a Pdf Pattern<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368090688870999714" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EVok4_0ZSXs/Sn9KCkg85qI/AAAAAAAAAgo/1HqkSxXj1kg/s400/djstoreroom2.jpg" /></div></div>Jazzy Jemzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09702541873279596223noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-83750425125922635672009-08-05T08:15:00.000-08:002009-08-05T08:15:00.540-08:00Introducing Jenn from JazzyJemz and MyBraggBag<strong>Today's ACT PowerUp Spotlight is on Jenn from </strong><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/jazzyjemz"><strong>JazzyJemz</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="http://mybraggbag.artfire.com/"><strong>My Bragg Bag</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--26368_product_650749840_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 337px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--26368_product_650749840_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>Jenn is an Army wife and mother to a beautiful toddler and two cats. She has been an avid crocheter since she was 7. She daubles in knitting and loves to draw. She has been crafting all her life, thanks to her wonderful teacher- her mother. She won her first art contest at the age of 7 and had her pen and ink drawing of a white tiger published. After graduating college and working several years as a social worker, her drive shifted back to crochet and sewing when her daughter was born. She self taught herself to sew!! She has always had a passion in creating items with her hands.</em> </div><div><br /><strong>JazzyJemz has clothing, toys, blankets, bibs, burp cloths and more items for babies and nursing items and diaper bags for the moms. MyBraggBag is where you can find custom-made military purses. She has also plans to expand the line of items in MyBraggBag to include other Military related accessories & clothing.</strong> </div><div></div><br /><div><strong><em>Just for you, Jenn has kindly offered Free shipping on all orders over $30 until the end of the August!! What are you waiting for?? Get Shopping!! Here are some of my favourites...</em></strong></div><div><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--4876_product_1463014775_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--4876_product_1463014775_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/4876_product_1576669677_2_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/4876_product_1576669677_2_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><em>Jenn is also our Artfire Cafemom Team Guild Master and an admin for the Artfire Sew What Guild. She also holds membership in several other teams/ guilds on both Artfire and Etsy. Her commitment to promoting Handmade really inspires me and many mommies around. Thanks for the work, Jenn!!</em></div><div><br /><strong>Visit Jenn at<br /></strong><a class="" href="http://www.jazzyjemz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><strong>JazzyJemz Blog</strong></a><strong><br /></strong><a href="http://www.mybraggbag.artfire.com/"><strong>MyBraggBag Store</strong></a><strong><br /></strong><a class="" style="FONT-FAMILY: " href="http://www.artfire.com/users/jazzyjemz" target="_blank"><strong>JazzyJemz Store</strong></a></div><br /><div><em>Specially presented by </em><a class="" href="http://artfirecafemomteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><em>Artfire Cafemom Team Guild</em></a><em>.</em> </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-73490152239500898912009-08-01T08:02:00.000-08:002009-08-01T08:02:00.474-08:00Introducing Charity from SubEarthanCottageHere is introducing a very special lady, Charity of <a href="http://subearthancottage.artfire.com/">SubEarthanCottage</a>, from our <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.artfirecafemomteam.blogspot.com">Artfire Cafemom Team</a>, one of the specialty guild on Artfire.<br /><br />Charity is wife to a wonderful man and a SAHM to one beautiful and very active 3 year old son. She learned to sew sometime in elementary school and has always enjoyed creating and making gifts for her family and friends. Charity started researching soap making about nine years ago and it was only a few years later that she attempted making handmade soap of her own. She started seling her handmade soap two years ago after much experimentation on herself, her friends and her family.<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--5104_product_1963775229_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 499px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--5104_product_1963775229_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Charity has much to offer for you, your friends and your family. Her <a href="http://subearthancottage.artfire.com/">handmade shop</a> is loaded with Handmade Soap in <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=22837&seller_id=12442&op=new">4-5 ounces</a>, <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=43464&seller_id=12442&op=new">5-6+ ounces</a> or <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=43463&seller_id=12442&op=new">Sets</a>, Eco-Friendly and Upcycled products including <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=41496&seller_id=12442&op=new">Coffee Cozies</a>, <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=41266&seller_id=12442&op=new">T-shirt Totes & Shopping Bags</a>, <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=45737&seller_id=12442&op=new">Jewelry</a> and more..<br /><br />I checked out her store and guess what, she even offer samples!! You get to pick <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=321817">5 samples of her handmade soap</a>! Isnt that cool? Try first and we can later come back for the fragrances that we love. Did you notice that she even has a <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&sc_id=34152&seller_id=12442&op=new">discount and sales section</a>? And, specially for you, Charity has decided to throw in a free bar of soap for every $20 that you spend in either her <a href="http://subearthancottage.artfire.com/">artfire store</a> or her <a href="http://sophiecls.etsy.com/">etsy store</a>!!<br /><br /><a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--5104_product_800365895_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 499px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px" alt="" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--5104_product_800365895_thumb_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This looks totally delicious!!!<br /><br /><br />Charity is a very friendly mom who loves to chat and is always open to questions and comments. Do feel free to contact her for more information on her handmade goodies!! Meanwhile, you can stroll over to her <a href="http://subearthancottage.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to read more about her, or follow her on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sophiecls">twitter</a>!!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Quick Links</strong><br /><a href="http://subearthancottage.artfire.com/">http://subearthancottage.artfire.com/</a><br /><a href="http://sophiecls.etsy.com/">http://sophiecls.etsy.com/</a><br /><a href="http://subearthancottage.blogspot.com/">http://subearthancottage.blogspot.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/sophiecls">http://www.twitter.com/sophiecls</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfirecafemomteam.blogspot.com/">http://www.artfirecafemomteam.blogspot.com/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-27084636530204848422009-07-29T06:34:00.004-08:002009-07-29T23:26:28.151-08:00ACT Power Up Promotion Starting 1st August<div align="center"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/3007987449_313086911f.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 321px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/3007987449_313086911f.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Photo; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chobecajero/3007987449/">Karate Mom</a> courtesy from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/">Flickr</a>; <a title="Link to chobecajero's photostream" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chobecajero/">chobecajero</a>. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Hello Mommies,</strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Here is a chance for you to further promote your artfire store!! Its the ACT PowerUp!! We are gathering troops for this free promotional campaign! </strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>If you are a member of our </em></strong><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Guilds&op=guild_hall&guild_id=84"><strong><em>Artfire Cafemom Team Guild</em></strong></a><strong><em> AND </em></strong><a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/98426"><strong><em>Artfire Cafemom Team</em></strong></a><strong><em>, you are eligible to join us!!</em> </strong><strong><strong>If you are a new member of our guild, please complete your application at cafemom.com to become eligible for this.</strong></div></strong><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">For further details, check out the </span></strong><a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/98426/forums/read/9400479/Another_Promotional_Idea_ACT_Power_Up"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">forums</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"> at cafemom.com!! </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">*you would need to login..*</span></strong> </div><div align="center"><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Quick!! You need to register, on a first-come-first-served basis!! Last day for joining in the fun is the 7th August!! Everyone gets 4days full of promotion!! Here is your chance to make use of our guild's cooperative efforts!!</span> </strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Artfire Cafemom Team has lots more promotional ideas for you! </strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Join us now!! You have 9 more days to register!!</strong></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-68640591919964168632009-07-21T15:30:00.016-08:002009-07-23T10:53:26.536-08:00Vote for Your Favorite in ACT's July Summertime ContestWe have some great entries this month, which may make it hard to pick a favorite. But we want your vote and the votes of your friends, so please tweet, digg, plurk, email, post, or pass this link along in whatever way you communicate online.<br />Voting begins now and will run through July 31. July's winner and August's ACT Contest theme will be announced right here on our ACT Blog at the beginning of August. So, pick your favorite, vote, and may the best summertime creation win...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=85085"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZfedHe7aI/AAAAAAAAANc/vS0lYQ6Z4pA/s200/Fab+Fuzzy+Flip+Flops+bittersweetdesign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361077383247883682" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=85085">Fab Fuzzy Flip Flops</a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/bittersweetdesign">Bittersweet Design Studio</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Slip them on to go to the pool, the beach, or wherever...</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=277028"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZfeeDfCxI/AAAAAAAAANU/USV_ItR95PI/s200/Grass+Stain+Soap+subearthancottage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361077383499549458" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=277028">Grass Stain Soap</a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/subearthancottage">SubEarthan Cottage</a><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">I'm totally in love with the scent!<br /><br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=71232"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZfeNrnm0I/AAAAAAAAANM/M8cRfmPOS-s/s200/Morning+Buzz+Post+Earrings+aBitofColor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361077379104480066" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=71232"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Morning Buzz Post Earrings</span></a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/aBitofColor">A Bit of Color</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Something bright and sunny to wear for summer (or anytime)...</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=91299"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZfd1V9z5I/AAAAAAAAANE/cBjuv9am-KU/s200/Oh+YUM%21+ice+cream+tags+diecutz.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361077372571209618" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=91299"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Oh YUM! Ice Cream Tags</span></a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/diecutz">Diecutz</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Think ice cream sund</span><span style="font-style: italic;">aes...<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=210658"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/Smirf4meOEI/AAAAAAAAANk/YdjAbcavGE4/s200/Life+is+Fantastic+Voyage+Earrings+FaceofContentment.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361723920642619458" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=210658">Life is a Fantastic Voyage</a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/FaceofContentmentDesign">Face of Contentment</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Abalone like and bronze clay beads dangle with great movement...</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=216411"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZfIQR9DnI/AAAAAAAAAM8/hubbpMCpUtU/s200/Hand+Crochet+Toddler+Dress+JazzyJemz.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361077001845018226" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=216411"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hand Crochet Toddler Dress</span></a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/jazzyjemz">Jemz</a><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> <o:donotrelyoncss/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:applybreakingrules/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:usefelayout/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:SimSun; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; 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mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" ></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;">The perfect hand crocheted Toddler Summer Dress...</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZfIXjhzgI/AAAAAAAAAM0/UUtqTx9V2y8/s1600-h/Emerald+Sea+Shore+Bracelet+thoughtsandthings.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZfIXjhzgI/AAAAAAAAAM0/UUtqTx9V2y8/s200/Emerald+Sea+Shore+Bracelet+thoughtsandthings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361077003797777922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Emerald Sea Shore Bracelet</span> by Anonymous ACT Team Member<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The little star fish just add a little spark!</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=291158"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZfH6jRHeI/AAAAAAAAAMs/xR7lOrJULsU/s200/Zodiac+Crab-Cancer+EddysPressies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361076996012056034" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=291158"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Zodiac Crab-Cancer</span></a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/EddysPressies">Eddy’s Pressies</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">He's king of the Summertime castle...</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=297296"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 191px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZfH_B3KXI/AAAAAAAAAMk/CLB2RepLJcQ/s200/Palm+Tree+Sunset+Sterling+Anklet+CreationsWithHeart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361076997214120306" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=297296"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Palm Tree Sunset Sterling Anklet</span></a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/CreationsWithHeart">Creations With Heart</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Perfect to wear all summer long!</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=119853"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZfHorvZOI/AAAAAAAAAMc/Wjb0Cw4pYHA/s200/Ice+Pop+Finger+Savers-StitchNLove.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361076991215756514" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=119853"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ice Pop Finger Savers</span></a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/StitchNLove">Stitch ‘N Love Boutique</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">These yell SUMMERTIME, even in the winter in my house!</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=185762"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 178px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZep1zntxI/AAAAAAAAAMU/2DD-xiiBYaE/s200/Lemongrass+Citrus+Loofah+Soap+beSPAlicious.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361076479342393106" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=185762"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lemongrass Citrus Loofah Soap</span></a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/beSPAlicious">Amy Rose Berlin</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">A refreshing slice of Lemongrass Citrus Loofah Soap!</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=166910"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZepsQUMKI/AAAAAAAAAMM/UbE19KkoRm0/s200/Summer+Flowers+T-Shirt+Market+Bag+withourhands.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361076476778393762" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=166910"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Summer Flowers T-Shirt Market Bag</span></a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/withourhands">With Our Hands</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Summertime=Market; Grab this "green" upcycled shirt Market Bag...</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=230767"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZepjU06eI/AAAAAAAAAME/RgqPAE6oPZY/s200/Green+Orange+Stretch+Japanese+Chainmaille+HaffinaCreations.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361076474381396450" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=230767"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stretch Japanese Chainmaille Bracelet</span></a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/HaffinaCreations">Haffina Creations</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I love to make chainmaille pieces in bright colours...</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=295287"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZepaeujEI/AAAAAAAAAL8/wgmXdobvUoo/s200/Handmade+Large+Zip+Pouch+Cherries+djstoreroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361076472007003202" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=295287"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Handmade Large Zip Pouch Cherries</span></a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/djstoreroom">Djstoreroom</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Abundant Fruits--Cheery Cherries for Summer!</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=320296"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 152px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SmZepGBmIlI/AAAAAAAAAL0/fl4WEx-L3TM/s200/Song+of+the+Sea+SWDesigns.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361076466516107858" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=320296"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Song of the Sea</span></a> by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/swdesigns">SWDesigns</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Firepolished</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Jablonex beads are the </span><span style="font-style: italic;">sparkling </span><span style="font-style: italic;">aqua color of the sea...</span><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><script language="javascript" src="http://www.blogpoll.com/poll/view_Poll.php?type=java&poll_id=172658"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.blogpoll.com">Free Blog Poll</a></noscript>ByCocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03050465842684655120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-59292541673991478192009-07-18T20:09:00.001-08:002009-07-18T20:11:44.331-08:00My sewing studio, aka my sewing corner<p align="center">Its been sometime since I blogged... Had a little writer's block here..<br />Anyway, here are some pictures of my sewing area.. :)</p><p align="center"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3682464400_305fa78254.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3682464400_305fa78254.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center">Here is my sewing corner.. I feel really comfortable here, as it is in my living room. My daughter can play and even chat while I sew. I use 2 standing lamps and 1 table lamp to lit the area as there are no permanent lighting in this part. On the right, there is my antique safe and our gohonzon. On the left, there is a pillar which holds our pool cues. My ironing board sits folded in front of it. I do my cutting on the pool table. It is just right in front of the chair on the left bottom corner. </div><p align="center"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3681653937_110bab23bd.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3681653937_110bab23bd.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">My iron sits right on the sleeve board for light sewing jobs. A tall plastic drawer holds my crafty stuff. My fabric are kept in another room as there is no other space for it here. The pink pail? That is my dustbin.. I got it in France for just 1euro.. Love the color!! And, I only have 1 little sewing machine right now.. Now, I mostly work around my sewing machine's capability. Maybe thats why I was able to come up with those sewing patterns which uses short-cut techniques. Hhaha.. So there, the reason why I can think of all those sewing methods is because of my sad little sewing machine which cannot change the width and length of the stitches and has limited sewing foots, with limited type of stitches.... But no, I am not changing it yet... :)</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-24554499668519768052009-07-05T09:03:00.006-08:002009-07-05T09:41:51.617-08:00Summertime is This Month's ACT Contest Theme<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SlDkifJs9kI/AAAAAAAAAK0/_lO-k9oqnik/s1600-h/sun_clipart_with+glasses.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SlDkifJs9kI/AAAAAAAAAK0/_lO-k9oqnik/s200/sun_clipart_with+glasses.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355031238072399426" border="0" /></a>July marks the beginning of the changes to our ACT contest. We have switched from a weekly theme to a monthly theme, and right now the theme is Summertime.<br /><br />We began accepting entries on July 1st, and as an ACT member, you have until the 21st of this month to post your entry in our <a href="http://www.cafemom.com/group/98426/forums/read/9214626/Julys_Monthly_Contest_Summertime">discussion thread on Cafemom</a>. Please post a picture of the item you are entering, as well as the link to the item in your Artfire studio as well as the name of your studio and a link to your studio. One entry per artist please.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SlDkXxg1a1I/AAAAAAAAAKs/-MVpKIVxN94/s1600-h/summer_clipart_holiday.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 141px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SlDkXxg1a1I/AAAAAAAAAKs/-MVpKIVxN94/s200/summer_clipart_holiday.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355031054022699858" border="0" /></a><br />By extending the submission window to three (3) weeks, we are hoping more artists will be able to participate. If they didn't already have something in their shop that fit the theme, they have time to create something and get it posted.<br /><br />Voting will take place the following week on this blog between July 23 and July 30. Beginning August 1, The winner will have their rapid cart displayed in the top right hand corner of our blog for the following month.<br /><br />August 1st will also be the day we begin accepting entries for August's theme, which will remain a secret for now. We are still working out the details and hoping to be able to open our contest to all Artfire artists by August. More on that later.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SlDlBwYOBLI/AAAAAAAAAK8/69IV-RnEghw/s1600-h/summer_clipart_watermelon.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 88px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SlDlBwYOBLI/AAAAAAAAAK8/69IV-RnEghw/s200/summer_clipart_watermelon.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355031775272633522" border="0" /></a><br />So far we have nine (9) entries for July, and we still have 18 days to go. So if you don't have an item that fits the summertime theme, maybe you can create something and enter it.<br /><br />Oh, I just love summer!!! How about you???ByCocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03050465842684655120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-22571467224998072802009-06-28T12:52:00.002-08:002009-06-28T12:55:09.542-08:00Congratulations to Ruby! Our Giveaway Winner!<span style="font-size:180%;">Ruby is our winner of the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=47087">Paws In Your Heart Sterling Silver Toggle Bracelet</a>! Congrats!<br /><br />Special thanks to <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/creationswithheart">Creations With Heart</a> for donating this lovely bracelet! Check out her <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/creationswithheart">shop</a> for more wonderful must-have items!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-1223147160316751012009-06-22T07:28:00.003-08:002009-06-22T07:34:06.609-08:00Congrats to our winner: Eddy's PressiesCongrats to our winner of our Father's Day contest-- <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=269598/">Eddy's Pressies</a><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350174765220734450" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EVok4_0ZSXs/Sj-jmj89pfI/AAAAAAAAAgA/emaiz0eNnE8/s320/fishhat.jpg" />She won the opportunity to have her rapid cart on our blog.</p><p>ACT is about to change how we hold our weekly contests. We are going to be switching from weekly contests to monthly contests. We will also be lengthening our time for voting to a one week voting period. The winner will still be given the opportunity to have their Artfire Rapid Cart on our blog for the duration of the month. </p><p>Thank you to all members who participate in the contests and to those who take the time to vote.<br /></p>Jazzy Jemzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09702541873279596223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-24510219032407616532009-06-20T00:01:00.006-08:002009-06-20T09:33:59.720-08:00Mom Behind the Shop: Creations With Heart<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">This week's </span>Mom Behind the Shop<span style="font-weight: normal;"> is </span><a style="font-weight: normal;" href="http://www.artfire.com/users/CreationsWithHeart">Creations With Heart</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">, aka </span><span style="font-weight: normal;" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Julie</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">. Julie is sponsoring a giveaway of a very pretty </span><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=47087">Paws In Your Heart Sterling Silver Toggle Bracelet</a>. <span style="font-weight: normal;">We decided to interview her to find out more about this giving mom in our Artfire Cafemom Team. So here is a bit about this talented mom!</span></p><div align="left"><b>Who are you: </b>I'm Julie, a "dog mom" of two furry girls! Creations With Heart is my shop that I enjoy running and playing with. I love to make jewelry, take pictures of nature (and my dogs!) and really enjoy every minute of the day!<b><br /></b></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"><b>What kinds of items do you sell: </b>I sell classic and western jewelry using gemstones, Swarovski Crystals, Czech glass and so much more. Many of my designs will have matching pieces. I love coordinating jewelry! I also enjoy designing petite jewelry. It's mostly smaller in size and lighter in weight. The paw print jewelry has a special place in my heart. My dogs are a major part of my life and they inspire me to use those cute little paw prints! I have such a love for all animals, I can't keep them out of my creations. You're bound to find something that suits your style. I like to make it all!<b><br /></b></div><div align="left"><b><br />What made you get into your craft/what inspires you:</b> Remember those great friendship bracelets? That's where it all started! I made tons of those which lead me to start using other materials. I'd see a bracelet I liked, but it would be too big, so I'd go home and make one myself that fit! I made necklaces on and off for awhile and ended up too busy with school work. It wasn't until 2006 (many, many years later) that I started again and found it so relaxing. I would read magazines and look on the internet for different techniques to try and teach myself. Then it was suggested that I sell my jewelry on my own website, which lead me to Etsy and this year to ArtFire. Now I can't stop! I love it!!</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">My family, dogs, nature and God inspire me. I only wish I could work fast enough to catch up with my thoughts! Every day is a new day and I look forward to what it will bring!<br /></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><b>Tips for online businesses:</b> Do a lot of research! Don't be in a rush - enjoy the journey. Talk to people and learn from their experiences. Make a list of everything you want to learn and be patient - it will happen. Never feel like you're below anyone. Be confident in yourself - it will show through in your work. Never stop learning new things. Always remember who you are and be yourself!<br /><br /></div><div align="left"><b>Tips for moms : </b>I'm a "dog mom", so here are my tips for <i>you</i>. Know and understand your pet inside and out. They are part of the family. Be patient, calm and kind. Your pet depends on you for their well-being every single day. Forever and always - love them! ❤<br /></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><b><br />What is your favorite place to visit:</b> Mackinaw City/Mackinac Island. There's so much history and fun to enjoy! Ok, I'll live there! <b><br /></b></div><div align="left"><br /><b>Your comfort food: </b>Brownies!! They're good anytime of the day! So moist and chocolaty!<br /></div><p><b>If you were able to do anything in the world</b><span style="font-weight: bold;">, what would it be and why: </span>I would rescue all the homeless animals and have them live with me because I would take care and love each and every one!</p><p>I would want to help, take care and keep safe, all the elderly that live alone or don't have any family because they are such an important part of our lives and we have so much to learn from them!</p><p>Be blessed financially with enough to share with my family and those in need and be able to sell my jewelry and give all the proceeds to multiple charities.</p><p>--------<br /></p><p style="font-weight: bold;">Thank you Julie for sharing all of this great information with us!</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make sure you go and enter her giveaway!</span><br /></p><p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-47001036478506495962009-06-20T00:01:00.005-08:002009-06-20T00:01:00.580-08:00Happy Father's Day Weekly ContestIn order to honor all our fathers, our grandfathers, and our children's fathers, this week's theme for the ACT Weekly Contest was Father's Day. Unfortunately, at press time, there were only two entries, but two very nice entries indeed--Both worthy of the men we intend to honor this Sunday.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Title of this piece is:<br /><font size="5"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=180177"><b>Masculine Musings Journal </b></a></font><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=180177"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/Sjvw7m6V8QI/AAAAAAAAAJk/zAah0vJhqU4/s200/Masculine+Musings+Journal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349133889280798978" border="0"></a><font style="" size="16" face="Times New Roman"><a target="_blank" href="http://bycoco.artfire.com/"><img style="" src="http://images2.cafemom.com/images/user/gallery/post_1674386_1244851743_med.jpg?imageId=15195803" width="347" height="46"></a></font></div><p style="text-align: center;"><font size="18"><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="16"><b><a target="_blank" href="http://bycoco.artfire.com/"><br /></a></b></font></font></font></p><div style="text-align: center;">As modelled by me (couldn't find any brave men)<a class="" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=269598" target="_blank"><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="5"><br />A hat for all dads who love to go fishing<br /></font></a></div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=269598/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/Sjvw7uGAh3I/AAAAAAAAAJc/bcAIn6II2iQ/s200/Fisherman%27s+hat+EddysPressies+AF.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349133891208775538" border="0"></a><p style="text-align: center;"><a class="" href="http://eddyspressies.artfire.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://images2.cafemom.com/images/user/gallery/post_1610119_1240177417_med.jpg?imageId=14158106"></a></p><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Once again, the winner is up to you. Please vote below.<br /></div><br /><br /><script language="javascript" src="http://www.blogpoll.com/poll/view_Poll.php?type=java&poll_id=171205"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.blogpoll.com">Free Blog Poll</a><br /></noscript><br /><br /><br />Thank you for voting. We hope you'll stay tuned for the announcement about some changes to our weekly contest. We have received requests, suggestions, and answers to our questions, and change is in the air...ByCocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03050465842684655120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-72738081076610663642009-06-19T00:01:00.001-08:002009-06-19T00:03:35.987-08:00Giveaway #6: Creations with Heart<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to our SIXTH blog giveaway!</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The shop behind this giveaway is<br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/creationswithheart"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">CreationsWithHeart</span></a>!</span><br /></div><br />"Hi! I'm Julie, a "dog mom" of two furry girls. I love to make jewelry, take pictures of nature ( and my dogs!) and really enjoy every minute of the day.<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/creationswithheart">Creations With Heart</a> is my shop. I create and sell classic and western jewelry using outstanding gemstones, Swarovski Crystals, Czech glass and so much more! You'll discover coordinating jewelry, petite jewelry and because my dogs are such an important part of my life - animal themes! I like to have something that suits everyone's style! My jewelry is <i>made by hand...created with heart~</i>"<br /></p><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">She is giving away her <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=47087">Paws In Your Heart Sterling Silver Toggle Bracelet</a></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q18CJqRKXak/Sjm7NIlNWcI/AAAAAAAAAbc/0jb7u53UF_0/s1600-h/post_1680456_1245267321_med.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 282px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_q18CJqRKXak/Sjm7NIlNWcI/AAAAAAAAAbc/0jb7u53UF_0/s320/post_1680456_1245267321_med.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348511866795416002" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Item:</span><br />Show your love for animals by wearing this sterling silver linked charm bracelet. The focal point is the adorable sterling silver heart charm with little paw prints inside. Dangling next to it is a petite amethyst Swarovski Crystal. Wear this everyday and everywhere!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How you enter:</span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 Entry-</span> Go to <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/creationswithheart"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Creations With Heart's</span></a> shop and find the item that catches your eye! Copy and paste the URL here in the comment section along with a valid email address in case you are chosen as our winner.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 Entry-</span> Blog about it! Be sure to include photo of the bracelet and a link to the ACT blog in your blog entry. When you have blogged about the giveaway, all you need to do is post a link to the blog in the comment section. Please do this as a NEW comment and make sure to add your email as well.<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div align="left"><strong>1 Entry</strong>-Become a follower of our blog-if you are already a follower then you can have credit for this.</div><div align="left"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1 Entry</strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span>Become a follower of <a href="http://creationswithheart.blogspot.com/">Creations With Heart's blog</a>.<br /></div><strong style="font-weight: bold;">5 Entries</strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span>Make a purchase from <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/creationswithheart" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Creations With Heart</span></a>. (this will be verified if you win)<br /><br />The giveaway will run from Friday 6/19 to Thursday 6/25. One winner will be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">chosen</span> by random. We will contact the winner to get a valid shipping address. Please reply within 48 hours or a different winner will be chosen. Item will be shipped via USPS First Class or Priority Mail within one business day.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">***</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Please leave your email address since this is the easiest and most efficient way of contacting the winner!***</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-75891447202500819512009-06-17T21:48:00.003-08:002009-06-17T21:55:47.657-08:00Great Reads at HMN<span style="font-family:verdana;">Many of you may have already heard of HandmadeNews.Org.. Its running really feverish now, for some really good reasons. Everything else aside, the focus of the site is still on contributed articles by fellow artisans, like you and me! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Selling online requires great photos. And, at HMN some writers has came down to share their knowledge and experience precisely on that! Photography! </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Here are some great articles that aims to help you improve your photography skill. Check them out and remember to share your comments, views or experience so that others may learn and understand more... </span><br /><p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>Here's the links</strong><br />How To Save A Bundle Photographing Your Bundle @<br /></span><a href="http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=1558"><span style="font-family:verdana;">http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=1558</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Shutter Speed and Its Effect On Photos @<br /></span><a href="http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=1216"><span style="font-family:verdana;">http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=1216</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Making Lemonade Volume 5 @<br /></span><a href="http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=1507"><span style="font-family:verdana;">http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=1507</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Understanding Your Camera Settings @<br /></span><a href="http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=1304"><span style="font-family:verdana;">http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=1304</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> </span></p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Visit </em></span><a href="http://www.handmadenews.org/"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>http://www.handmadenews.org/</em></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em> to read thousands of craft, business, inspiring and helpful articles, written by fellow craft artisans around the world!</em> </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933053215340252570.post-75769837244552356492009-06-12T12:46:00.006-08:002009-06-12T21:51:20.888-08:00Show Me Your Rainbows!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">R</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">a<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">i</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">n</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">b</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">o</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">w</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">s</span></span><br /></div>"Show me your <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"></span>rainbows!" was this week's contest challenge from our guild leader, <a href="http://wwww.artfire.com/users/jazzyjemz">JazzyJems</a>.<br />Each week, a new theme is announced to the members of the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Guilds&op=guild_hall&guild_id=84">Artfire Cafemom Team</a>, who then submit one of their creations. The entries are then posted on Saturday and voting takes place throughout the weekend. Come Monday morning, the winner of our public poll gets their Rapid Cart displayed on our blog for a week.<br />It's a lot of fun for the participating artists and we hope it's a lot of fun for those voting as well. So please take a moment to browse this week's colorful entries and place your vote. These artists will be glad you did. <span style="font-style: italic;">(Click on the shop name to see what else is in the artist's studio or click on the photo or item name to learn more about their entry.)</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Arlene of <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=18098&op=new&body=1">Spirit Essence Art</a> says, "Rainbow colors are kind of my specialty! Here is my entry:"<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=73401"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 154px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SjLCwynN2ZI/AAAAAAAAAIs/qgPnbOyBXzk/s320/rainbow+plates-artfire+73401.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346549851117967762" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=73401"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Small Round Rainbow Plates</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">********************<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Tamra of <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=17653&op=new&body=1">WithOurHands</a> said,<span style="font-family:times new roman;"> "</span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:18;" >Here's my rainbow item:"</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=100324"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 251px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SjLDHeNntWI/AAAAAAAAAJE/koBa-6nAodk/s320/Rainbow+Scarf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346550240778892642" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=100324"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Somewhere Over the Rainbow Fun & Funky Thin Scarf</span></span></a><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">********************<br /><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=33191&op=new&body=1">Yarn of a Tail</a> said, "Here is a skein af yarn that has some of the soft colors from the rainbow, the way you often see it in the sky." </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=225715"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 169px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SjLDHjJt8SI/AAAAAAAAAJM/O3Syp1KNBjQ/s320/Yarn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346550242104701218" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=225715"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Hand Spun and Hand Painted Yarn</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">********************<br /><br />Katie of <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=30453&op=new&body=1">The Blue Beadle</a> said, "I call this one my "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=192669">Rainbow Beads Set</a>." It is made from the glass czech beads. It includes 2 pairs of earrings and a <span style="font-size:100%;">bracelet.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=192669"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 181px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SjLDHL9HfyI/AAAAAAAAAI8/ifddlRfHvhc/s320/Rainbow+Beads.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346550235877834530" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=192669"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Rainbow Czech Beads Jewelry Set</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">********************<br /><br />Eddy of <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/EddysPressies">Eddy's Pressies</a> said, "I'm going to put in my owl cushion-pals as they are the colours of the rainbow (even though 2 have been sold-orange and green-hurrah.)"<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=238966"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 159px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YbAK2lD-_Kw/SjLDG5IIV3I/AAAAAAAAAI0/TQ55ji2K3hk/s320/Rainbow+Owls.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346550230823753586" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=238966"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Owl Cushion-Pal</span></span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">********************</div><br /></div><br /><script language="javascript" src="http://www.blogpoll.com/poll/view_Poll.php?type=java&poll_id=170916"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.blogpoll.com">Free Blog Poll</a></noscript>ByCocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03050465842684655120noreply@blogger.com1