Monday, December 7, 2009

DesignsbyBarb is riding the Artfire Crazy Train today

http://www.artfire.com/users/designsbybarb is the link to ther beautiful studio full of fabric. If I was a sewer, or a quilter, I would be a huge customer of hers. If you sew or quilt, you really need to click this link and check out her material. Here is a picture or 2 (depending on how blogger wants to act tonight) to give you an example of what she has in stock.






Saturday, December 5, 2009

Riding the Artfire Crazy Train is an adorable studio


full of the cutest hairclips I have seen. Almost makes me wish my grandson was a granddaughter. LOL! ClarasClips is the studio name and the link is http://www.artfire.com/users/claraclips There are even some for big girls and "tweens, too. There are some holiday clips that would be perfect for those family get togethers this season.
Ok, for some reason, blogger is giving me a hard time about posting more than one image, so I'm onl,y showing you one picture, but if there are any little (or big) girls in your life who love hair decorations, this studio is the place for you to get one of a kind goodies for them.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Just a few more days to enter

The contest is almost over, so if you haven't seen the Sateam blog and found out how to win this beautiful holiday charm bracelet, valued at over $400, you really should. Not only would this make a wonderful gift for somebody special in your life, it would also be a neat bracelet to keep and wear yourself. LOL! SO what are you waiting for? Here's the blog link, now scoot and win something wonderful for the holidays. Chances to win end Dec. 6th. http://starvingartiststeam.blogspot.com/

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Riding the Artfire Crazy Train today

is a shop that makes me drool all over my keyboard-AAE-artglass. One of my loves and addictions is glass (I think I have mentioned that a couple of times) and the dichroic glass that is in this studio is truly out of this world beautiful! If you have never seen dichroic glass, here is the studio link. http://www.artfire.com/users/aae-artglassOf course I will show you a couple of pictures to tease you, but you need to see this wonderful work. It was hard to choose from the beuaties here.








Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Don't miss the SATeam holiday charm bracelet giveaway

You only have until Dec. 6 to enter the drawing to win this beautiful charm bracelt valued at over $400. Go to the SATeam blog and get the details on how to enter.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Today's Artfire Crazy Train rider is

FrugalKitty. http://www.artfire.com/users/FrugalKitty

There are some lovely handmade necklaces in this studio, so you really should check it out. I'll show you a couple of pictures, then you click the link and go see for yourself. You just might find a Christmas present for somebody hiding in there.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Riding the Artfire Crazy Train today is.

a studio full of handmade clothing, handbags and hats. http://www.artfire.com/users/callidoras Handbag junkie that I am, I love what she has in her studio and her dresses and hats are cool, too.


So after I tease you with a couple of pictures, you go see for yourself.




Sunday, November 15, 2009

CapriciousAdornments is riding the Artfire Crazy Train

There is a wide range of styles-enough to suit every taste, from cool and elegant to modern and funky. So, I will show you a couple of my favorties from this studio, then you click the link and go see for yourself.






This studio offers lovely, one of a kind handmade artisan jewelry. http://www.artfire.com/users/CapriciousAdornments

Friday, November 13, 2009

A WalkintheWoodsLLC today for the Artfire Crazy Train Rider

It's a beautiful walk, too. Nature inspired items abound in this studio. http://www.artfire.com/users/walkinthewoodsllc There are all kinds of cool stuff in this studio. Little pocket animals and angels, herbal ACEO's, and more. After you see the pictures, go see the studio. It's great.




Thursday, November 12, 2009

SATeam Holiday Charm Bracelet Giveaway


The sale runs from October 26, 2009 to December 6, 2009, so this is your chance to get your Christmas shopping done, and possibly win a special gift for yourself!

Every time you purchase an item from a participating shop, your name will be entered into the draw to win this beautiful holiday-themed bracelet, just bursting with with charms hand-made by members of SATeam. Each [purchase you make gets you one entry into the drawing.
Every day, the SATeam blog highlights participating shops (and also has instructions for entering the drawing with no purchase required). Here is the blog link. http://starvingartiststeam.blogspot.com/ I also have a list of participating shops on the side of my blog.
So go shop SATeam for the holidays and enter to win this beautiful holiday charm bracelet.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

JazzyJemz rides the Artfire Crazy Train today

This studio is full of such sweet goodies for little ones. http://www.artfire.com/users/jazzyjemz Adorable little blankets and clothes and practical stuff, too like diaper clutches. If you have a little one, you know you have to take diapers wherever you go, so why not take them in style.




I'm going to show you a couple of pictures, then you go see this studio if there are little ones in your life. I bet you find something wonderful for them.




Monday, November 9, 2009

GravelRoadJewelry is the Artfire Crazy Train RIder

GravelRoadJewelry is the home of some very intricately made silver jewelry.


http://www.artfire.com/users/GravelRoadJewelry It's beautiful jewelry, too. Wire wrapping has always amazed me and the work in this studio is just jaw dropping beautiful. Once again, I had a hard time selecting a couple of pictures to preview for you, but I managed. You have to click this link and see for yourself. You will not be disappointed.




Saturday, November 7, 2009

On the Artfire Crazy Train today we have

a European, eco friendly jewelry shop. http://www.artfire.com/users/alibalijewellery I really love the fact she uses recycled silver in her work by using silver clay. Her work is quite beautiful and unique, too.


So, here are the pictures, then you click the link and see for yourself what pretties there are in her studio.






Thursday, November 5, 2009

Riding today's Artfire Crazy Train is

krschurr. A studio that makes "athletic wear for fun and function". She also carries fat quarters and other material. http://www.artfire.com/users/krschurr


so I will show you a couple of pictures, then you can click the link and investigate this great studio for yourself.




Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Catching up with the SATeam Holiday Bracelet Giveaway


The sale runs from October 26, 2009 to December 6, 2009, so this is your chance to get your Christmas shopping done, and possibly win a special gift for yourself!

Every time you purchase an item from a participating shop, your name will be entered into the draw to win this beautiful holiday-themed bracelet, just bursting with with charms hand-made by members of SATeam. Each [purchase you make gets you one entry into the drawing.
Every day, the SATeam blog highlights participating shops (and also has instructions for entering the drawing with no purchase required). Here is the blog link. http://starvingartiststeam.blogspot.com/ I also have a list of participating shops on the side of my blog.
So go shop SATeam for the holidays and enter to win this beautiful holiday charm bracelet.

DontKnowPublishing an artful studio

is today's Artfire Crazy Train Rider. http://www.artfire.com/users/DontKnowPub They have original art, fiber art, aceo prints, and cards. Their work is breathtaking. This is another studio I had a hard time choosing just a coupleof pictures to show you. Once you have seen those pictures, Iknow you will want to click on the studio link and see the rest of their work for yourself.




Sunday, November 1, 2009

A great shop today for the Artfire Crazy Train Rider

If you love to knit or crochet, or spin your own yarn,you will love this studio. The yarn is so pretty, I'm almost tempted to get out the crochet hooks again. LOL! RoseGardenFibers is the studio and here is the link.




I had a really hard time choosing a couple of pictures to show you. I love it all, but I managed.






Friday, October 30, 2009

Today's Artfire Crazy Train Rider is......

Charpirit. http://www.artfire.com/users/CharSpirit Char has a huge variety of handmade items in her studio. I'm something of a purse freak, so I'm going to show you a picture of one of her cool purses.





She also has some cool handmade book covers, too. Like this one.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

SATeam Wrist Candy Holiday Giveaway

If you look on the right side of my blog, you will see the list of links that are participating in the SATeam Wrist Candy Holiday Giveaway. If you make a purchase from any of those shops, your name will be entered to win that fabulous charm bracelet. To see the bracelet, click on the link for the SATeam blog. http://starvingartiststeam.blogspot.com/

On the Artfire Crazy Train today we have.....

Nightmaiden-http://www.artfire.com/users/Nightmaiden A studio with jewelry, photography and home decor. There is some pretty cool stuff in this studio, too. So click the link and check it out for yourself.





Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Justice for Somer-and all the other children

Somer Thompson was an adorable little girl and by all accounts, a sweetheart of a child. Taken from her family by some predator who should not be on the streets. This is becoming an all too common occurrence in our world and we need to do something to stop it. Here is a link to Somer's story if you aren't familiar with it. http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/10/23/crimesider/entry5414321.shtml

Before I go on with this, I need you to realize that when I speak of sex offenders, I don't mean over hormonal teenagers who got caught making bad choices with their girlfriends and end up on the registry because the girlfriends family pressed charges.

People who are considered serious sex offenders and sexual predators should not be out on the street. The law puts them there and as long as they don't live within a certain distance from a playground or a school, they can live their lives. If a predator is determined, do you really think a sign on a door on Halloween-No Candy Here-is going to stop them from preying on a child? Be real. If a predator is trolling for prey, he will troll until he finds what he is looking for.

I know the prison system is overcrowded. Let the white collar criminals out. I would much rather have a person who writes bad checks on the street than a child molester.

If you have children that you love in your life, be they kids, grandkids, nieces or nephews, start urging your legislators to enact new, much tougher laws to protect our communities from the people who prey on our children.

I don't know who killed Somer, but I would be willing to bet that there is some sort of "preying on children" history. If laws had been tougher, little Christopher Barrios would still be with his family about to enjoy Halloween and Christmas, so would Jessica Lundsford-and these are just the few names that I can remember from this area.

Christopher is in the process of getting justice for his death. The Edenfield father has been sentenced to death. The son could be when his trial comes around. Mama Edenfield won't get the death penalty-she cut a deal and told what her husband and son did. I think she is far from blameless, but she will probably spend the rest of her life in prison. Here is a link to Christopher's story.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Barrios_Jr.

Jessica Lundsford has gotten justice, too. Her abductor and murderer died in prison (from cancer) while waiting on the death penalty. Here is the link to her story.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Lunsford

These are awful stories to read, but if it's what it takes to motivate you to contact your Congressman and Senator, then good. These children should be remembered in legislation that would put a halt to to others ending up like they have.

Please go online, to your states Sex Offender Reigstry and see who is living near your home and your child's school. The results are broken down by the crime in most states, so you will know if it's just a kid who made his girlfriends parents mad or somebody you should seriously watch out for.

Now, go hug your kids and tell them you love them.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Today's Artfire Crazy Train rider is.......

a very talented card maker-butterfly-crafts. http://www.artfire.com/users/Butterfly-Crafts She makes the neatest cards-and for all ccasions or no occasion, just because. You really do have to checkout this studio. You will not be disappointed and will end up saying to yourself "Hallmark-who need 'em" after you have seen this studio.


So, I'm going to show you the pictures, then you just have to click the link to check out this shop.



Saturday, October 24, 2009

For the Artfire Crazy Train rider today....

we have D's Ardent Gifts. http://www.artfire.com/users/D This studio has wickless candles, pottery and more. I bet this Orange Blossom wickless candle would smell so sumptious.


This vase is great, too. So click the link and go check out this shop for yourself. You will enjoy it for sure.




Thursday, October 22, 2009

Today's Artfire Crazy Train rider is ........

M2bC-http://www.artfire.com/users/M2bC A studio full of wonderful jewelry made using all kinds of techniques. Maureen does chainmaille-and quite colorful chainmmaille at that. You can also find Kumihimo braided jewelry and jewelry made from different stones in her studio. It's a great place to look around at beautiful work.




Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Riding the Artfire Crazy Train today.....

is craftnique-a studio that has a little bit of this and a little bit of that.


http://www.artfire.com/users/craftnique She has beautifully painted items, polymer clay, jewelry and much more in hr studio.




You know the drill by now. I show you a couple of pictures and then you click the link to go see the fabulous things in her studio yourself.



Sunday, October 18, 2009

Today's Artfire Crazy Train rider is.....




This studio has some seriously fabulous flip flops. These are the wildest, coolest flip flops I have ever seen-and believe me, being a southerner, I've seen plenty of flip flops in my life. It's all we wear practically. LOL!




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Friday, October 16, 2009

On the Artfire Crazy Train today we have....

jinx1764 Feathered Friends Momentos. http://www.artfire.com/users/jinx1764


This shop has the most beautiful feather jewelry I have seen in a very long time.


She also offers free shipping.


I had a hard time chosing a couple of favorites to show you, but I managed. Be sure you click on the studio link and check this shop out. If you love birds, or know somebody who does, this is a perfect place to shop for their Christmas present.




Monday, October 12, 2009

Riding the Artfire Crazy Train today is....

the very colorful studio of aimeewhite. http://www.artfire.com/users/aimeewhite When I first went to this studio, the huge color variety of her items caught my attention instantly. Not only is there a great feast of color, but a variety of items from hair scrunchies to jewelry to original artwork.


Here are a couple of pictures of things I like in her shop. Then, you can click the link and go see for yourself.


This colorful headband just rocks!!



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Sunday, October 11, 2009

Today, on the Artfire Crazy Train is...

a really super cool studio called eclectic oddities. http://www.artfire.com/users/EclecticOddities There is so much cool stuff in this studio, I don't know where to start. There is original art, handmade clothing, jewelry, pouches and totes,handbags, wearable fiber art and so much more. You just have to check out this studio. She calls herself a "Jill of all trades" and that is a perfect description.


Here are a couple of pictures to whet your interest (boy, did I have a hard tme picking just a couple, too.)


So, I give you one of the many zippered pouches she has and a beautiful handbag.




Thursday, October 8, 2009

Riding the Artfire Crazy Train today is..........

dragonfly atisan studio, aka Cora's Blissfull Natural Products, LLC.They are a mother and daughter team of soapmakers. This is such a yummy shop full of wonderfully scented soaps and goodies. I can almost smell them thrugh the computer. http://www.artfire.com/users/dragonfly
So here are a couple of pictures, then, you cick the link to the shop and enjoy your visit. I know I sure did.
This Lavender Blossom soap has to smell as beautiful as it looks. I'm sure the White Tea and Ginger soap is a knockout, too.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

PicardCreative rides the Artfire Crazy Train today

Not only does she make really cool, funny magnets, she's also the person who got the crazy train on track. http://www.artfire.com/users/picardcreative Picking out a couple of pictures to post here is really hard-fun, but so hard to choose. They all make me laugh.