Gift Guide #5~ Fathers, Brothers and all the other Men in your life!

I know.... buying handmade things for that special guy in your life can be beyond impossible at times.  So, I asked some of the artists at Artfire to lend us a helping hand by giving us some ideas.
 Bracelet for him by JenniferLynnProductions
  Hand towels for his bathroom or "Man cave" by daisydoodleembroidery
 Pirate soap by SummerfieldSoaps (and who wouldn't want their man to smell like a hot pirate?)
 This wonderful pen would be an excellent gift! Pen by madmoravian
 Every girl's crazy about a sharp dressed man right? Vintage suit by OneTrickChassis

 Shower gel in a "manly" scent by essensu

 Jewelry for men is becoming more and more popular.  Necklace by TooFancy
 Bookmarks for that bookworm guy by acadienne
 And how about this for that geeky guy of yours?  Absolutely fabulous clock by TheGeekeryShop
 Wonderful bag for a laptop by CarryTheWord
 After shave lotion to make his face nice and soft by Gingers-Garden
 For that unconventionally dressed guy, a tye dyed tux shirt by jenellsrevenge
 A wonderful men's pendant by AllWireUpTOO
 Or for that car fanatic, a vintage oil can by RaigeCreations
 A lovely hot or cold pack for him by CaliforniaCottageCreations

AJG~ Guild featured gift guide

I am here to bring you the wonderful work of the member of one the guilds I belong to, AJG.  Here is a look at a few ideas from the guild for your gift buying needs!
How about some bold statement jewelry pieces for that fashionista on your list?
 Bracelet by SecondNatureDesigns
 Bracelet by kimforrerdesigns
 Necklace by popnicute
Or how about something more dainty and intricate for that special loved one?
 Earrings by CanterburyVinesStudios
 Ring by brandybrookdesigns
 Necklace and earring set by Frenchelegantjewelry
Or perhaps you know someone who enjoys the twists and turns of elegant and skilled wire wrapping.
 Bracelet by AllWireUpTOO
 Pendant by TwistedBlissDesigns
 Earrings by AvaDesigns
Or how about that wonderful chainmaille.  For him or her!
 Bracelet by WireWrapJewelry
 Necklace by HarmonyInMetal
 Bracelet by GemsCrystalsAndWire

Whatever your holiday jewelry and gift giving needs are, AJG has everything you need to make that special someone's season merry and bright!
http://artfireajg.blogspot.com/
Please check out all the member of the AJG!  You will find so many unique gift ideas!

Blog giveaway reminder!

This is just a friendly reminder that I am giving away a free custom necklace to follower number 150 on this blog.  And once I get to follower 150, everyone who has made a comment on my blog will also be entered in a drawing to win a $25 gift certificate to my studio!
Come on over and follow and comment!  We could get there soon!

Gift Guide #4~ Gifts for Mothers, Grandmothers and all those other female relatives!

I asked for gifts for mothers and grandmothers but felt these ideas really would apply to any female relative one might have.  Here are some wonderful ideas for holiday gift giving!
Originalsbycindy

ForgetMeNotSoapShop

LisaRaspino

MJsKraze

acadienne

CaliforniaCottageCreations

GalleriadiGiani

Hi-StrungDesignsJewelry

BadInkClothing

FlameFlyCreations

Bycamille

Patchtique

LilBritknits

Valmade

Hope45942

EntwinedVines

AndreaTJewelry

ShinyCatCreations

Gingers-Garden

STEMDesigns

VickyVK

Wickdchaos

Gift Guide #3~ Incense, candles and other smell good things

I have another gift guide for you, my readers, to consider this holiday season.  This guide is a small collection of the wonderul scented things you can find on Artfire.  Obviously there are far more items on Artfire than I can possible list here. 
What could possibly make your bathroom smell better than these wonderful handmade soaps?
NaturesArt

Gingers-Garden

Or how about some lovely scented candles for any room in your home?
Wickdchaos

Candleguy821

BlueIrisGifts

HeartJCreations

And one of my very favorite things... incense and incense burners!
GypsyMagiQ

Zombie-Sticks

FragranceBomb

Thesoapmagician

LaDeDaCreations

Ugabugabowls