Tuesday, November 30, 2010

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.
Black Moon Bracelet Bracelet for him by JenniferLynnProductions
hspace=0  Hand towels for his bathroom or "Man cave" by daisydoodleembroidery
Handmade Barbary Coast Mens Soap with Coconut Milk 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
Vintage 40s Mens Suit Swing Pin Stripe Every girl's crazy about a sharp dressed man right? Vintage suit by OneTrickChassis
 Shower gel in a "manly" scent by essensu
Mens leather necklace with Piranha agate cabochon Jewelry for men is becoming more and more popular.  Necklace by TooFancy
Hardanger Hand-embroidered bookmark  Black/tan/golden cotton on linen Bookmarks for that bookworm guy by acadienne
 And how about this for that geeky guy of yours?  Absolutely fabulous clock by TheGeekeryShop
align=baseline Wonderful bag for a laptop by CarryTheWord
Grapefruit Mint After Shave Gel After shave lotion to make his face nice and soft by Gingers-Garden
Hand Dyed and Printed Tuxedo Shirt - Large For that unconventionally dressed guy, a tye dyed tux shirt by jenellsrevenge
Mans Petrified Wood Pendant Sterling A wonderful men's pendant by AllWireUpTOO
Vintage Antique Oil or Grease Plunger Can Or for that car fanatic, a vintage oil can by RaigeCreations
 A lovely hot or cold pack for him by CaliforniaCottageCreations

Monday, November 22, 2010

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?
Sterling Silver and Gold Filled Hug Ring Bracelet by SecondNatureDesigns
Spirals and Lampwork Bracelet Bracelet by kimforrerdesigns
Mermaid Necklace Argentium Silver Wire Wrapped Cabochon Keishi Pearls Necklace by popnicute
Or how about something more dainty and intricate for that special loved one?
Labordite drop earrings Earrings by CanterburyVinesStudios
Classic Sterling Wire Ring Custom Sized Ring by brandybrookdesigns
Burgandy beads galore pearl and crystal necklace and earrings set Necklace and earring set by Frenchelegantjewelry
Or perhaps you know someone who enjoys the twists and turns of elegant and skilled wire wrapping.
Sterling Silver Wire Bead Bracelet Bracelet by AllWireUpTOO
Labradorite, Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst, and Peridot Pendant Pendant by TwistedBlissDesigns
Woven Red Heart Earrings Earrings by AvaDesigns
Or how about that wonderful chainmaille.  For him or her!
Chain Mail Bracelet in Flower pattern, Two-Tone Bracelet by WireWrapJewelry
Open Circle Mesh, Copper Chainmaille Necklace European 6 in 1 Necklace by HarmonyInMetal
Butterfly Black Lace Bracelet 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!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

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!

Friday, November 12, 2010

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
SALE-SALE-SALE-Slice Of Soap Cake-Lavender & French Market Flowers
Gingers-Garden
Handmade, Artisan Soap Dragonflies, hand painted
Or how about some lovely scented candles for any room in your home?
Wickdchaos
Spruce Christmas Tree Scented Palm Wax Pillar Candle - 14 Ounces
Candleguy821
Apple Harvest scented natural palm wax filled handmade sand pot candle
BlueIrisGifts
Spiced Pumpkin Stemware Candles Set of Two
HeartJCreations
CHESTNUTS and BROWN SUGAR All Natural 17.5 oz SOY CANDLE with ENGLISH
And one of my very favorite things... incense and incense burners!
GypsyMagiQ
Money Drawing/Attracting Incense
Zombie-Sticks
Nag Champa - Premium Hand Dipped Incense Cones - 20 Count Pacakge
FragranceBomb
20 pack 11 inch Hand Dipped FRANKINCENSE and MYRRH incense
Thesoapmagician
Amber Incense 20 Sticks
LaDeDaCreations
Blue and Silver Polymer Clay Wire Wrapped Incense Holder, Burner
Ugabugabowls
Brown Blue 4 way incense burner - stick, charcoal, cone, or oil