Raige Creations

Each week, there is a feature for a different artist, a great way to find beautiful and fabulous handmade items.  Thanks to the On Fire Team and it's Share the Love, Bloggers Unite group, for organizing this each week.  This week, meet Maria, from ExpertCraftss! She says: "When I was just 9 years old, my grandmother taught me to crochet. She truly passed on a wonderful gift to me, the gift of putting love in to everything I make. Patterns and unique baby to adult items. If you don't find what you're looking for, please let me know and I'll be happy to do it up to your specific request.  Make a registry and let your friends know you'd like something too! Wedding, baby, housewarming, you can do it all!" A registry? Brilliant idea! Be sure to stop by any one of her venues and share the love. ExpertCraftss ExpertCraftss is This Weeks Featured Artist on Share the Love, Blogger’s Unite. Maria Pickard is the owner of this fun Shop! You will ...

T his week meet Sebnem and Darral, a husband and wife team from Canada. How can you not love their creative shops, particularly when their motto goes something like this:  'We live to discover, create, share and love ♥ We enjoy laughing, loving, learning -- LIVING!' Be sure to visit them online - they have everything from hats to clothes (even for your pup) to photos. They love to create! (and who doesn't need a Viking Hat ?) Featured Artist Share the Love Blogger's Unite Grahams Bazaar is this week's Feature Artists on Share the Love Blogger's Unite!  Handmade Accessories Gifts Photography http://www.etsy.com/shop/GrahamsBazaar   All creations in our shop are limited edition and unique... Our inspiration comes from everything, everywhere. We live to discover, create, share and love. You can Find Grahams Bazaar on: Etsy Facebook Blog Etsy Shop 2 = http://www.etsy.com/shop/sebsurer   Are you On Fire for Handmade?  http://...

Today, we meet Angie from Kountry Kreations.  Kountry Kreations is a home based business located in the beautiful hills of Pocahontas County, WV. where she creates a variety of handmade crafts to include thier special Memory Ornaments, quilting, crocheting, woodworking, and glass etching to name a few. She reminds us that her creations are handmade crafts and no two are exactly alike. She is a busy woman, working full time as a 911 operator, and proud mom and grandmom. You may see her at a craft show if you are ever in her area! Be sure to check out these adorable creations. Kountry Kreations Featured Artist Kountry Kreations is this weeks Featured Artist on Share the Love, Bloggers Unite . You will find Memory Ornaments, quilting, crocheting, woodworking, and glass etching to name a few. These are handmade crafts and no two are exactly alike. I learned to crochet as a little girl sitting on my Grandmother's lap. My mother taught me to sew and the other crafts were se...

This week, we have more beautiful jewelry and fiber items by Nancy, a talented creator from Massachusetts.  Nancy says:  Crafting is my hobby. I love jewelry making, knitting, crocheting, painting. I love trying new things to create new designs. Generally, I design my own items. I rarely use patterns and if I do, I will change something about them to make them unique. I do a lot of exploring in youtube for tutorials on basic techniques and then apply them to the stock products that I have. I hope to make very unique items. Anything you see in my store, especially knit, is very flexible and can be made in different color to tweaked slightly. Also if you are looking for something, please contact me and I will search for patterns.   Enjoy her creations, and be sure to find her online. jazz it up with Designs by Nancy Featured Artist on Share the Love… Blogger’s Unite Jazz it up with Designs by Nancy   is this weeks Featured Artist on Share the Love, Blogge...

It has been so long since I have done a collection!  I think the aliens helped me do this one....I have been so out of sorts this weekend it could only mean one thing.... Aliens. Aliens Made Me Do It   Curated By: RaigeCreations ArtFire.com Part of my goal to get back to featuring cool artists and creators!  So, now that the aliens are happy, I can move on to other things. But I must say, this has strangely motivated me....See what searching creative things can do for you? Give it a try! Look at creative things, search silly topics. If you are in a funk, this may just be the thing to get you out.  What strange things have you searched in the hopes of getting your motivation back on track?

A new term for one who be a little less than sane or smart? Two Rows Short of a Full Glove. Perhaps! This was ME yesterday. Literally, and figuratively. We were on the road, driving our oldest back to college, to his new apartment. He took the plunge and moved off campus, mid-year just to make it interesting.  I had finally accepted this milestone of My Little Cuddle Bear , and was happy and excited for him. We ordered the futon bed and mattress, one of which would arrive that afternoon. (thankfully the mattress so at least he could sleep on it on the floor until the base arrives. oh the college days...) We got him some dishes, a few kitchen supplies, and a closet organizer, after much discussion and debate over the benefits of this in lieu of a dresser. His roommate had the rest, he assured us.  So, we were on our way to deposit him in his 'life away from home', I was sitting in the back crocheting my little heart out. I was happily working on an order for a pair ...

I have been slack lately in posting these, but back at it again this week, so please be sure to check out Oaklie's Fashions.  This is one amazing woman here. I LOVE her fashionable senses, and aspire to be a productive as she is. She is the force behind the On Fire Team , and does so much for others. Show Anne some love and enjoy the feature. Oaklie's Fashions Featured Artisan Today's Featured Artisan is Anne Hopfer - Oaklie's Fashions! You will find truly unique Fashions Accessories in her shop! Scarves, Handbags, Jewelry, Wraps and more! You can Find Oaklie's Fashion On: Website   Etsy   Handmade Artists   Facebook   Pinterest Grab the code for your blog HERE Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com

The Loopy Chick - Who doesn't love Sock Monkeys?? This weeks Featured Artisan is Stacy Lynne - The Loopy Chick ! You will find darling Sock Monkeys and "Snuggy" Baby Blankets in her shop!  All made by hand and all made with love by Stacy! Beautiful Crocheted and Knitted Gifts!  You can find the Loopy Chick on: Artfire   Blog   Website   Facebook   Twitter Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com

My dear friend, Frauke, is the featured artisan today. She has THE BEST little mice , and unique Stethoscope Socks/Covers . She is always expanding her lines as well, so stop by and she the vast array of fuzzy, and not so fuzzy, items she creates with loving hands. Share the Love, Blogger's Unite Featured Artisan - Frauke Avent -  Handmade Fuzzy This week's Featured Artist is Frauke Avent of Handmade Fuzzy! A wonderful artisan and Lady! At Handmade Fuzzy you will find Unique handmade Gifts for everyone. She makes wondeful, personalized Stethoscopes and her Mice are just way too cute! All of her items are truly works of art and made with Love! Knit, Crochet, Felt... you will find something for everyone! Her one-of-a-kind items are ready to ship from my smoke-free home. Find Handmade Fuzzy On:      Zibbet     Facebook     Blog       google+ You can grab the code for your blog HERE

Today I am featuring 2 very creative artisans from the On Fire Team . (to make up for my lack of motivation-thus-lack of posting last week) First, Gina is a wonderfully talented creator - and of course I love that she is using vintage flatware in her pieces.   Featured Artist This weeks Featured Artist is Regina Mcdonald -   Chrysalis Designs by RM . Stunning creations, works of art you can wear! Quality  handmade jewelry  created by Gina. She truly has a gift in designing jewelry pieces! Her cuff bracelets are beautiful works of art and she now has beautiful upcycled vintage flatware, silver plated, serving piece bracelets too! All of Gina's designs are  One of A Kind! You can find Chrysalis Designs on : Website Etsy Artfire Twitter Blog Facebook Grab the code for your blog HERE Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com Second, Michele is multi-talented with a shop of all of her unique and beautiful cre...

Multi-talented Jessica is the featured artisan today.  I love her mix of crochet and chainmaille items. This weeks Featured Artisan is The Chickadee Tree. She has wonderful creations that are created with love! You can find Chickadee Tree on: Artfire Facebook Blog Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com Grab the code for your blog HERE

The driving force behind the On Fire Team, Anne is a wonderful supporter of anything handmade. Not to mention she is a talented creator as well. Her scarves are just gorgeous, but what really intrigues me is the crocheted wire jewelry, like this one. Not to mention the great picture. You can get this Caramel and Copper Wire Bracelet here . Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com This week's Featured Artisan is Anne Hopfer - Made for Me by Oaklie. Handmade knit and Crochet Fashion Accessories made with YOU in mind! You can find Made for Me by Oaklie on: Website Etsy Facebook Twitter Google+ On Fire for Handmade Gift Guide Grab the code for your blog HERE

Opportunities arise when you least expect them. And sometimes they involve things you never thought you would  try. The key is to let go of your limits, to step outside the box. Sometimes it is finding your way through a coffee bag. An opportunity presented itself at the beginning of this month that Raige never thought of. A coffee grinder had some coffee bags they wanted to see turned in to other things. They didn't want to just sell the bags, they wanted to give them to someone to inspire them to create, and then they wanted to showcase those creations in their coffee shop.  Coffee bags. Burlap. This is a medium Raige had not explored before.  The question to Raige was: "So, are you a seamstress?"  Raige: "What??? Um, NO. I would certainly not call myself a seamstress. But I CAN sew a bit."   Thank goodness Laura was as willing to take that leap of faith as Raige was. She gave me a bag, and thus began the journey through a coffee bag. As with any ...

A wonderful Monday, and perfect day for the ska-punk genre of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones ! I am sure you all know this song, but didn't know the band was an American third wave ska band from Boston, Massachusetts.  I awoke normally for getting the kids to school, off they went, and I proceeded to do my normal routine of computer, cleaning, putting away laundry, etc.  Instant Colored Eggs  I was finishing up some egg cozies when I heard the chainsaw. Yes, the chainsaw. (the neighbor's needed to take down some precariously tall and crooked trees hanging over their driveway) Then thump thump, the tree came down. What song popped in my head? I've never had to knock on wood But I know someone who has Which makes me wonder if I could It makes me wonder if I've never had to knock on wood And I'm glad I haven't yet Because I'm sure it isn't good that's the impression that I get Knocking on wood , and the spoken expression "knock on...

Raige Creations turns 1 year old next week. To celebrate, Raige is doing her FIRST GIVEAWAY! I can't believe a year has passed, and how far Raige has come. Certainly, the handmade community and its supporters had something to do with Raige not giving up, and Raige's customers are just the best! So to honor all you wonderful people, Raige is happy to give. What to give, you ask? 3 New Toekini's  TOEKINIS OF COURSE Toekinis have, by far, generated the most buzz at Raige Creations. It seems fitting to celebrate with one of them.  Every time I have Toekini's on my brain, I think "Life is good today" and this song from Music Monday  gets stuck in my head.with these lyrics: "I've got my toes in the water, ass in the sand,  not a worry in the world ,  a cold beer in my hand. Life is good today, life is good today." But life is good today, even if it is not yet summer here, and to celebrate - the giveaway will be your CHOICE of TOEK...

These may look familiar , but they have since been upgraded. They needed a facelift, upgrade, some bling - and the flowers were just the thing. And the are exclusively  in Raige Creations' Artfire Store .  Blue with White Flower for your phone - or whatever You don't remember Gadget Cozies? What are they? They are wool, they are felted, and they cozy up your most prized gadget. It will fit a cell phone, an ipod, your glasses, and many other gadgets that you need to carry. You can hook it to yourself easily, and travel lightly.  Cream and Blue for your Gadget, old or new  I am still working on more embellishments, and will add more as they are finished.  I love making these flowers and plan to add them to as much as I can!  I will even be adding brooches and pins to the mix as soon as I figure out the best way to do that.  Classic Pink and Blue for you I am also working on business cards, finally, and am thinking of incor...