Raige Creations

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

I knew I had a lot of work to do today. But I didn't realize just how much I had! I was supposed to get a package to South Carolina mailed today, for the Craft Bazaar on Nov. 5th   Moncks Corner, SC next Saturday, Nov. 5th. B ut after my coffee this morning, I knew I would never be able to make the Post Office deadline of noon.  A package of 22 Toekini's had to be carefully packaged, half of which still needed to be sealed. (I seal the ends of each Toekini with wax to delay the fraying of the yarn)  Not to mention I had to take pictures of the latest Toekini's  before they took their trip to SC. I needed pictures so they could be listed.   Furry Snowman Toekini's - Artfire / Zibbet Of course the sun was not out . And it was quite cold outside, so outdoor pictures was not going to happen.  After deciding the deadline would not be met, I decided Monday mailing would have to be the plan. Then I would be able to relax and find the Christmas T...

Boo!   Are you ready for Halloween? Sure you may be, but ARE YOUR FEET?? It is right around the corner,  and to celebrate,  Raige has made some  FUN and SPOOKY Toekini's!! My regular model was at school,  so luckily, and spookily,  Bones stepped in to help.  Meet Bones, modeling some Halloween Toekini's His feet are incredibly small, so they didn't fit him right, but at least you get the idea.  In this shot, he is wearing the Pumpkin Orange on Black Toekini's. (Yes, he is short with incredibly small feet, so we tied them at his knee...not the ideal Toekini model, but you work with what you've got) Pumpkin Orange Toekini's He was a super model, really. The first set is not too scary, some festive Pumpkin Orange Toekini's.  Perfect for that hay ride, and bobbing for apples. Or even that barn dance party. Not too scary stuff. Batty Orange Toekini's But be careful of the bats in that barn. They can swoop right down ...

I want to introduce you to Daresa ,  my favorite charm maker.  Green Rose on Black Toekini's You may know Raige's series of Rose Toekini's,  and the Lucky Bug Toekinis,  Red Lucky Bugs on Black Toekini Blue Faith Toekini's and more recently the Cross Toekini's.  These came to life with the wonderfully creative and exceptionally good quality products of Clay Art by Daresa , and Lucky Bugs Collectibles Shop . I was lucky enough to meet Daresa on Zibbet , and I quickly found she can read my mind.  She is so friendly and sweet, and so ready to tackle whatever idea I have. She always delivers JUST what I had in my mind, and usually even better than what was in my mind. Like these charms. Ask and ye shall receive.... I asked her to make butterfly charms, some kind of sun charm, and a Canada Inspired charm; a special request for a Mom and her little girl.  And just look at the butterflies! "Bootiful" was what the little girl said! H...