MY TURN on THE ARTFIRE CRAZY TRAIN!

I am sooo excited about MY RIDE on the Train Today & Tomorrow! The link to the Chatterbox site is at the bottom of this post...BUT I didn't want to just toot my own horn here. So the first item of interest that I just accomplished is renewing my membership with the SRAJD but as a SPONSOR this time instead of only a Contributor. http://www.artisimportant.com/SRAJD/index.html

Then I wanted to rave on about a really talented polymer clay artist who just rode the same Crazy train I am on today,http://www.artfire.com/users/buttonwilloe

Her work is so PRECIOUS and adorable. Since I plan to take up the poly Clay habit really soon I admire work like Buttonwilloe's very much.

I am not only excited about being featured here on the Crazy train, I want to thank the lady who makes the MOST effort to insure we get the promotion promised by being a member of this group,http://andreawdesigns.blogspot.com/

Without ANDREA Wagner to engineer our CRAZY train we would be lost...her Artfire studio is here:http://www.artfire.com/users/andreadesigns

She is even keeping the train running while her studio is on VACATION! But be sure to check out her wonderful designs when she returns officially to her site.

THANK YOU ANDREA and ALL of my fellow Crazy train members!!

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=forums&op=view_topic&tid=4851&topic_src=1

THREE ARTFIRE CRAZY TRAIN RIDERS!

I love the talented http//www.artfire.com/users/ldphotography I believe the fabulous pendant below is a FINE example of their artistic prowess!The item below is from Yours Truli http//www.artfire.com/users/YoursTruli. She specializes in the vintage, antique style jewellry of bygone eras! Her quality is exceptional & creativity is extraordinary!

And finally http//www.artfire.com/users/acadienne
or ACADIENNE items are the following two photos. She tells a really interesting story in her blog on her studio page about the origins of her shop name.

This particular studio is near & dear to my heart for two reasons: first, I have experienced making hardanger items myself; second, she is located in Tucson, my hometown.

I encourage everyone reading my blog to visit these fabulous studios on ARTFIRE!!
While you are there, consider their handmade artwork for your own or gift giving pleasure.

I am finally trying to catch up on all my blogging endeavors now that a bit of the dust has settled from my mother's passing. Don't get me wrong, the turmoil continues, I am just trying to return to some form of normalcy for my own SANITY!

New Crazy Train Rider: GRAVEL ROAD JEWELRY

I am simply bowled over by all the TALENT we have on ARTFIRE and in particular in our group the CRAZY TRAIN!
http://gravelroadjewelry.artfire.comThe link is for the most spectacular wire wrapping I have ever witnessed!
I think the best example to start with is the above pendant!

But she is not just limited to pendants and necklaces, she also does RINGS, EARRINGS, BRACELETS....

I marvel at this ability to wrap wire because I have tried and tried to even just make a simple hook for my ornaments and cannot bend wire the right way to save my soul.

So I will list her studio again:http://GravelRoadJewelry.Artfire.com

Please do yourself a favor and visit to see the ultimate in Wire Productions!

HAPPY {SAMHAIN} HALLOWEEN!!

So the Great Day of Trick or Treating is FINALLY HERE! WHOA, for an old fuddy duddy like me, it seems like this year has just flown by...but my grandkids remind me how sloooooow the days go when you are a child.

HERE'S MY TREAT FOR YA'LL TODAY!!
Our Crazy Train Rider today just happens to be Char Myers from the Pacific Northwest and the link to her Artfire Shop is:

http://CharSpirit.artfire.com
This shop is special to me as I personally KNOW how great it is! I bought items from her already and look forward to the possibility of more items coming my way (maybe by trade....hope hope).

The first product, above is a notebook or catalog cover that she designed and it fits in perfect for Halloween..or my grandchildren's choice with pink ribboned skulls.

This second, is just an adorable hand puppet that "loves" his owner so sweetly...my grandkids would love this one too.

I got one of these as a "gift" with my purchase...and was that A TREAT!! It truly is sleep inducer...been nothing but GOOD SLEEP since I tucked it into my pillow.

by the way, I do not use sewing machines but my mother did and I know a good seamstress when I see her work. Char is just super!

I purchased one of these and got TWO different style felt magnets...again superbly made and just so "LOVE"ly to give as stocking stuffers!

NOW we come to my passionate recommendation that everyone get these neck cozies! They are worn around the neck after soaking in water to keep us COOL in the summer! They work FABULOUSLY well here in the HOT HOT Southwestern DESERT!

I purchased FOUR of these and want more to give as gifts!! They are so perfectly made and the fabric designs are so unique.

I give CharSpirit my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION so please check her out.

HARMON ART - Artfire Crazy Train Rider 9/26

The new BIG thing out here in Tucson is GOURD ART...this outstanding example of extremely GOURD-geous artwork is from Kentucky...

http://harmonart.artfire.com

This "kettle" gourd is 8 inches tall and 7 inches wide. Permanent inks were hand painted on it's surface then sealed. It sells for $18

With just 90 days until the BIG Christmas Celebration, I start to plan my gift giving.

This is an earthenware hand sculpted ceramic spoon rest using an actual black oak leaf from the artist's own backyard...Sure wish we had leaves like this in the southwest desert.

This sells for $22

Be sure to stop by and consider ALL the marvelous handmade items at this ARTFIRE studio for your gift giving this Holiday Season!!

Sweet Whimsy Rides The Crazy Train Today!

Sweet Whimsy is our Crazy Train Rider

for Today 9/24 - 9/25






sweetwhimsy.artfire.com



She makes these really beautiful pendants. This paisley one is from a scrabble tile wood and is only $8.50

This wire wrapped pendant is fascinating to me....
She describes the process and I still cannot believe it is not composed of metal. To see what it is made of go to:
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=375802