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Welcome to this week's Featured Artisan from the group On fire for Handmade . Meet Teresa! She is a fellow creator from just up the road from me, here in North Carolina! Teresa says: "I have been a creative and resourceful person ever since I can remember.My first real crafting love was sewing,and I have tried countless other crafts. Jewelry making started as another hobby, but has grown into an obsession! I love everything about it from choosing the materials and actually designing something beautiful! I am always looking to learn new techniques and expand my knowledge and skills.My love of handmade has inspired me to open Hollyhocks, LLC. My store in Mebane, NC sells handmade items from local artists Stop by if you’re in the area!. I am happily married to my best friend, have 2 grown children,a daughter in law,a dog and our first grandchild!" T.Rusk4U Featured Artist T.Rusk4U is this weeks featured artist on Share the Love Blogger Unite! You will find...

Betsy is like me in a way, having fallen in love with art at a young age, then venturing off into a corporate world. Hers was technology.  We both also found inspiration in our daughters. I feel like I can relate to her, and have just been 'wowed' by looking through her shop.  More Info This is just a sampling, hard to believe it is clay. Be sure to visit her shop, and leave her a comment!  She would love to hear your thoughts. Poly Clay Cafe Featured Artist Share the Love Blogger’s Unite Poly Clay Cafe is the Featured Artist this week on Share the Love Blogger’s Unite! Stunning pieces in polymer clay by Betsy Strebe! Distinctive handmade-by-me polymer clay items. I guarantee that everything in my shop is one of a kind, designed and made by me. My only helper is my cat, she keeps the beads from rolling on the floor!  You can Find Poly Clay Cafe on: Etsy Blog Facebook

Everyone will be talking about love today.  Probably lots of "I am nuts about you" type love declarations.  Well, I thought I would see who is nuts about...NUTS!  And on Zibbet, there are many who are nuts about nuts.  Just take a look. Nuts about You Pendant Necklace by Texas Eagle Gallery Vintage Peach Pit Necklace with Red Nut Pods and Bamboo Wood Beads - Boho Necklace  by Curiosities Cupboard Nuts Print Fabric Pocket Tape Measure by All About the Buttons Embroidered Autumn dining room linen  by Embroidered Dreams Walnut Shaped Silvertone Bowl  by Peligraphics Silver Acorn Pearl Acorn Earrings  by The Brass Hussy Squirrel Eating Pine Nuts Blank Note Card by Steider Studios Pin Back Button - Got Nuts?   by Magic Moon Mavis Nuts About Each Other - wedding favor tag - customizable  by Indelible Impressions Greeting Card - Squirrels "Nuts For You" ...

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...

Today, meet  Ruta Budrikiene , of  Ruta Jewelry. Source: Ruta Jewelry on Etsy She says: My passion is art, fashion and design. All of my pieces are hand made and unique. I make jewelry used beadseeding, beadweaving, soutache techniques. I use seed and glass beads, semi- precious stones, metallic details, leather, wire . Beautiful creations, detailed and thoughtful designs.  From Ruta's blog, rutajewelryideas . Go check it out yourself! Featured Artist Ruta Jewelry is this weeks Featured Artis t on Share the Love, Bloggers Unite! You will find beautiful Handmade Jewelry and Gifts Ideas in her Etsy Shop! You can Find Ruta on: Etsy Facebook Page Twitter Blog Facebook Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com Shop at On Fire Gift Guide !

I have been off my game lately. Or should I say on a different game? I don't know. After the Jingle Bell Run , I stopped running. After two months of blogging every day, I all but stopped blogging. I didn't even blog about the actual RACE I ran for goodness sake. After applying strenuously for new jobs listed on the online sites, I stopped applying.  (Until today, that is.) So what HAVE I been doing? I  HAVE  been cooking more (mostly).  I even made pancakes for a breakfast yesterday, and we all sat down as a family and ate breakfast, well brunch really it was noon, TOGETHER! We never do that.... And Kung-Pow Chicken and Lasagna, two days in a row! I  HAVE  been spending time with the family.  The kids all home on break, Assasin's Creed IV for Christmas (Pirates! We all love pirates and this game is kinda fun to watch, with all the pillaging and plundering and shark fishing and all....) Then there was The Walking Dead Marathon. I am...

Original Artwork by Paige These boots were made for art class actually,  by my daughter. But how can you see a picture of boots and not think of Nancy Sinatra and These Boots Are Made For Walkin' ?  It didn't help that we found  Austin Powers  on the telly last week. It is a good tune to start the week, especially when last week was sort of my 'week off' and I really could use a boost to get some crap done this week!  Last week, -I took the week off from running (and even walking) ,  -I took the week off from blogging (was 2 months of NaBloPoMo too much? perhaps. But I wonder this week if I had that to get me blogging I wouldn't have dropped the ball there) , -I even took the week off from putting real pants on! (I did put on leggings and sweatpants, don't worry.) I did manage to: -list some Jewelry for Bridget (all the jewelry from the Blue Rage , with still loads more to list)  ( Artfire section for AF shoppers , Zibbet se...

Do you have vintage costume jewelry that is beautiful and sentimental, but missing rhinestones, too short, or a bit out of fashion? (i.e. Grandma’s clip earrings) Well we are having a workshop to put your old jewelry to good use. Shelly's design, using elements from other vintage pieces May 3rd, starting at 12 noon, bring your cherished jewelry to this workshop at Blue Rage of Asheville , and re-design and transform this jewelry to be wearable once again. Shelly Johnston, Asheville based jewelry designer specializing in re-purposing vintage jewelry, will help you design and re-manufacture your pieces to meet your tastes and specifications. Charm Bracelet designed by Shelly, bringing vintage to modern day. If you don't have old jewelry, come anyways! Shelly will have a large selection of authentic vintage pieces for you to choose to purchase from, and you can still create a unique and meaningful necklace, earrings, or bracelet.  Charm Bracelet using sentimental an...

Featured Artisan Caty Ann's Creations This Week's Featured Artisan is Cathy Smith Cooley of Caty Ann's Creations ! At Caty Ann's Creations you will find quality jewelry at an affordable price! All items are designed and handcrafted by me using semiprecious gemstones, crystals, pearls, lampwork and other quality components Beautiful Creations by a Beautiful Lady! You can find Caty Ann's Creations on: Artfire   Zibbet   Blog   Facebook

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

Perfect time to dream of the sea (it was 32 degrees this morning) ...meet Cindy of The Sea Of Dreams, today's featured artisan.  The Sea of Dreams - Featured Artisan This weeks Featured Artisan is Cindy Anderson Wilson - The Sea of Dreams! At the Sea of Dreams you will find Beautiful Creations from the Sea! In all of her pieces you will find The beauty and mystery of the sea...there is nothing like it in the world and there are really no words to describe the feelings evoked by the sea. You can find the Sea of Dreams on: Etsy Facebook Blog Twitter Grab the Code for your Blog HERE

Featured Artisan - Share the Love, Blogger's Unite BreitWerk  is this week's  Featured Artisan ! You will find Unique & One of a Kind Handmade Accessories and Gifts in her shop! Deni Breitenbach,creates accessories, crafts, gifts and revalued items! She does EMBROIDERY and bead-work. Deni is incredibly creative ~ with a huge variety of items in her shop. Plus she is so helpful to us other creators ~ she is the first to promote YOUR items and help you in any way that you may need.    Mini Clutch Necklace ~ check out the bead work!! This is one of the items that is so great - of course it is purple (my fave) and a necklace! How cute it that?? On my wishlist.....  Please check her shop and see the many talents she has. You can find BreitWerk on: Zibbet       Facebook       Blog       Google+ Grab the code for your blog HERE! Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://o...

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...

This weeks Featured Artisan for Share the Love, Blogger's Unite is Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs. Classical and Contemporary jewelry with a Hint of Nature! You can Find Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs on: Craft Cafe   Pinterest   Facebook   Luulla Grab the code for your blog HERE Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com

Featured Artisan on Share the Love Blogger's Unite The Featured Artisan this week for Share the Love... Blogger's Unite is Melissa Ruede - Melissas Jewelry and Gems! Melissa is married, a mother of two children, ages 7 and 3. She is also a part time nurse, as well as being an avid gemstone collector, and jewelry maker.  She has some Beautiful Creations in her Shop. Stop by Melissa's Shops to see all of her Beautiful Creations! You can Find Melissas Jewelry and Gems on: Etsy Facebook Blog Twitter Grab the Code for your Blog HERE

As a vintage lover, you know I love this shop. Marion has a keen eye for marrying vintage with modern, and we share the same passion for treasure hunting. Learn more about her here . And then go find your favorite thing from her shop .  Shade Tree Studio - Featured Artisn Shade Tree Studio   has beautiful  Vintage Style  Jewelry Creations that are beautiful works of Art!   Handmade jewelry : vintage style bracelets, artisan etched metal cuffs, one of a kind necklaces, pocket watches, vintage style rings, and glamorous earrings. Many have been etched, enameled, and aged by hand with artisan patinas; creating the feel and look of a treasured vintage heirloom. A Must Have for Every Jewelry Box! You can find Shade Tree Studio on: Etsy Facebook Twitter Pinterest Wanelo

Meet Roxanne - a multi-talented jewelry creator. No, she is not a split personality, it is her creativity that takes her in fabulous directions to make beautiful jewelry. Shanghai Tai - Featured Artisan Quick Blurb Roxanne is an award-winning artist who creates quality, one-of-a-kind wearable art. Jewelry to fall in love with. Interests Pearls, Precious metal clay, fused glass (especially dichroic), wire-wrapping, semi-precious stones Skills and Techniques Glass fusing, wire-wrapping, certified in Precious Metal Clay, the usual beading stuff Find Shanghai Tai online @: Artfire  Blog Website Pinterest Facebook Ah Ha Moments    Grab the code for your blog HERE Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com

Gina is today's Featured Artisan - and you will see from her shops that her wide variety of handmade jewelry makes her shop truly one of a kind. Colorful and detailed creations await you - be sure to check them out. This weeks Featured Artisan is Regina Plummer McDonald, better known as Gina, owner and designer at Chrysalis Designs by RM. Gina has beautiful creations and are all true works of art! You can find Chrysalis Designs on: Website Etsy Artfire Twitter Facebook Grab the Code for your Blog HERE Are you On Fire for Handmade? http://onfireforhandmade.com

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

Since I have been so slack at sharing wonderful collections, I thought this would be a nice one to start the Collections to Keep me Busy feature again. After all, there is nothing better to catch your attention than sparkling things, and this one is full of 'em. STILL A GIRLS BES...   Curated By: SECONDHANDNEL ArtFire.com Handmade Soap Have a Sparkling Sunday!