Sunday, December 12, 2010

Chained by Blue Buddha

Great book review! Take a peak

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Well our long time friend and member of the forum Rebeca Mojica,  from Blue Buddha Boutique,  is now a published author of what I found to be a  great book about chainmaille. We were lucky enough to get an advanced copy of  “Chained” so that we can give it a once over and make sure that Rebeca didn’t mess up! We’ll she did not disappoint, the first thing I found is that “Chained” starts with the basics and leaves no stone unturned. My wife Kimberly and  I have many other chainmaille books and tutorials that we have collected over the years while creating  jewelry for Chainmaille By MBOI, and the one thing they always forget is the basics. This book goes through the important stuff like how to open and close a jump ring. Simple right? Not so,if you don’t close a jump ring properly your piece will just look like crap for lack of better words. So the art of properly closing a jump ring is just critical if you want to learn how to weave chainmaille
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Handmade Challenge!

Win $25 cold hard cash to buy whatever you want at the HAFshop, also win this beautiful handmade bear.

Good luck to all the contestants and remember to vote!

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Well this is our second forum wide contest we have hosted and once again we have pushed our artists to their limits . The idea of the music inspired challenge was to have a song or a certain type of music inspire our artists to create a piece that reflects how the music affects them. Music can touch a person in their deepest core, and as you can see from our entries the challenge worked.

The winning member will receive two weeks of free advertising on the Handmade Artists’ Forum, HAF Blog, Chainmaille By MBOI, and Makin’ The Best Of it as well as $25.00 cold hard cash to do with whatever they want!

There is also a prize for voting and leaving a comment! At the end of the contest we will choose one person at random who votes and will give them $25.00 to spend on any item they want on The Handmade Artists’ Shop!

In addition to the $25.00 prize the commenter also will win this beautiful Handmade Little Black Bear by iKnitQuiltSew.

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Saturday, October 23, 2010

Handmade Teddy Bears

Love these teddy bears! Especially the shaggy ones

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Handmade Tan Super-Soft Toy Teddy Bear with Moving Arms and Legs


Handmade Tan Super-Soft Toy Teddy Bear with Moving Arms and Legs

This old-fashioned handmade toy teddy bear can easily become an heirloom in your family! It is made from silky soft polyester tan fur. It has safety stay plastic eyes and a hand embroidered nose and mouth. The arms and legs are jointed using the string-and-button method, which is all internal. This bear meets all the child safety specs of the US Government.Read more at handmadeartistsshop.com
Gray Long-Haired Handmade Toy Teddy Bear


Gray Long-Haired Handmade Toy Teddy Bear

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Handmade Furry Toy Teddy Bear


Handmade Furry Toy Teddy Bear

This big teddy bear is ready to be any child's new best friend. To the tips of his ears, he stands nearly 15 inches (38.1 cm)
tall. He is so very soft to the touch and lightly stuffed to be incredibly huggable.

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Friday, September 24, 2010

Wire Wrap Genius

Colette's work is just awe inspiring, some of her wire wrap work just boggles my mind. Here are just a few samples to wet your whistle.

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Twister pendant
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This pendant started with a turquoise disk measuring 20 mm in diameter, accented by a twisted border in sterling silver.
This one is just simple and beautiful and is one of my favorite designs. Note that this listing is for the pendant only. If you need a chain, please feel free to convo me and I'll give you a quote.
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Wire Wrapped Rose buds post Earrings tutorial - No solder
This tutorial is for creating wire wrap post style earrings.It will help you create these attractive stud earrings. This is an intermediate level tutorial with plenty of pictures. So even beginners can successfully attempt this project.
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Woven Dorje pendant - Necklace
This pendant was inspired by the traditional Tibetan Dorje pendant, with a modern twist. The pendant is comprised of 2 pod shaped hollow elements that have been hand shaped with sterling silver wire and patienly woven with many many feets of thin gauge of fine silver wire. A fabulous lampwork sits in the middle of the 2 hollow forms.Read more at handmadeartistsshop.com
 

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Great Wall Art

These pieces just make me feel at home. The colors are so warm and inviting, Yaffa does just brilliant work!

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Home decor Teddy's Life:Weekend.
Home decor series of Teddy's Life:Fishing.
Red Wine. Mixed Media art on canvas
Lavender.Mixed Media on canvas
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Monday, September 20, 2010

Wings N' Scales Rocks

I just love the vision of this artist, here are a few of her jewelry pieces that caught my eye.

Love it. :D

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I am a multi-media artist. Ive been doing art since a wee tot. I didn't really start creating professionally until about 10 years ago. I mainly created mermaids but now I am into all kinds of stuff...

Alysia Sea Bracelet


Alysia Sea Bracelet









Price: $62.00



 

Chakra Pearl Drop Earrings


Chakra Pearl Drop Earrings









Price: $16.00



 

Ocean Mix Ipod Purse


Ocean Mix Ipod Purse









Price: $22.00



 
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Friday, September 17, 2010

Weeping Sun makes me Smile

This mosaic is so bright and beautiful that the weeping sun just puts a smile on my face!

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Mosaic Wall Mirror-Tears of the Sun


Mosaic Wall Mirror-Tears of the Sun

The focal point and theme of this mosaic started with the Talavera Sun face. I just loved all the bright colors and continued this throughout the mosaic.

The border is done in honey gold glass tiles along with deep cobalt blue ceramic tiles. I chose to use bright red glass tiles at each corner of the 12" mirror which represents arrowheads.

Cobalt blue mini ceramic tiles are used for the circle surrounding the face as well as the half moon designs at the sides and bottom.

The red mini tiles around the face are also ceramic as are the large diamond-shaped ones which represent feathers.

The tiles for the body were cut from very colorful floral patterned dishes and went perfectly with the bright colors in this piece.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Chainmaille Earrings

Love these, the extra couple of rings turns this standard Byzantine into something really stunning.

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Goldy bees - Goldy byzantine bees pearls errings


Goldy bees - Goldy byzantine bees pearls errings

Hand-made jump rings are linked together In a Byzantine variation weave which looks like golden bees adored with genuine 8mm white Swarovski pearls. I created this stunning delicate pair of earrings, using the Red Brass metal that mimic the rich color of 14k gold with a fraction of a price.

Simple yet Elegant and adorable earrings can be worn to any occasion, with jeans or black tie event.

The ear wires are from surgical stainless steel 14k gold plated. Perfect for sensitive ears.


Length : 1 inch
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Thursday, September 9, 2010

DIY speaks about HAF

Great write up on the Handmade Artists' Forum. Take a peak.:D

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Lorain Blanken

DIY Fashion

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Handmade Artists Forum

A lot of us create styles just for fun, but I know there are a bunch of you crafty cats out there who are venturing out into the brave new world of selling your creations online. For this, a little support is needed. When sales are down, your package got lost in the mail, or you are just plain stumped with navigating the selling sites, the Handmade Artists Forum is there to help. This is a group of artisans who come together as a community to share the pitfalls and successes of handmade selling and the creative process.
The 'HAF' also has a shop where members can post their latest creations outside of the usual selling sites, and visitors can browse the many artists and thier goodies. If you are worried about mass-produced goods masquerading as handmade on Etsy or Artfire, this is a good place to buy where everything is exclusively handmade.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

It's Almost Christmas

River Otter does the most amazing carvings I've ever seen. I just had to share this beauty with you. This is something that would be the best ornament that you could find on any tree and would last a lifetime.

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Wood Spirit Christmas Ornament


Wood Spirit Christmas Ornament

This one of a kind Christmas ornament was all hand carved by myself out of white cedar,then finished with the finest acrylics in my studio. Attention to detail and a folk style give this Christmas Spirit lots of character. Measures 6" long and is signed on the back. A perfect gift for wood spirit,Santa, or rustic art collectors!

*This piece also one first place at the 2010 Kalkaska fair in Michigan*
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Mermaid TUT

She is just beautiful! This is just a great idea to test your creative juices. So step out of you comfort zone and give this tut a shot. :D

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Mermaid Face Ornament or Pin Tutorial
Simple step by step instructions in a pdf format. Makes a great gift for those who love mermaids...


Mermaid Face Ornament or Pin Tutorial

This is a really cute mermaid face tutorial which you can either create it into a pin or an ornament. I have lots of pictures in the tutorial plus step by step instructions. This tutorial was created for Ravelry Phat Fiber members and customers, but you are sure welcome to giver her a try yourself. Thank you...
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Daisy Chain Necklace

Love this chainmaille necklace, the clusters are truly elegant!

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Sterling Silver Daisy Chain Necklace


Sterling Silver Daisy Chain Necklace

This piece began its life as sterling silver wire that was hand coiled, cut, and woven into a beautiful chainmaille necklace. It features a cluster of 5 daisy flowers held by a chainmaille chain. The daisy clusters are real eye catcher and drape very nicely.
Each Daisy cluster is made individually and added to together to create this beautiful cluster that dangles effortlessly in your neck. The necklace measures 18" long and is solid sterling, held secure with a sterling silver lobster clasp.
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Monday, September 6, 2010

Mosaic Greatness

Memories in Mosaics does some just out standing work. I love the detail on the piece and the color choice is outstanding :D

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Dragonfly Modern Mosaic Wall Mirror


Dragonfly Modern Mosaic Wall Mirror

This fun modern mosaic has two of the trendiest colors of the season-turquoise and bright orange.

The dragonfly at the right corner is a Polymer Clay disk that I purchased from Peggy's Polymer Clay Creations here on Etsy.
The entire mosaic is made from different forms of glass from the orange translucent and opaque gems to the deep turquoise and lavender square tiles.

The background was made by cutting 1/2" glass tiles into triangles and grouting with a charcoal color.

The base is made of 1/2" plywood and framed using 1/4" wood strips. It was then painted black and varnished using a satin sheen.

The overall measurements are 17 1/2" x 13 1/2" with an 8" round, beveled mirror inset.Read more at handmadeartistsshop.com
 

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Chainmaille & Leather

Chainmaille and Leather what could be better? The bracelet is definitely not for the faint at heart, but I think it is just perfect for someone like me.

Put on your high heels and rock :D

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Midnight Glitz Celtic Lace glamour leather bracelet


Midnight Glitz Celtic Lace glamour leather bracelet

This upscale bracelet is a classic gift. It is contemporary jewelry with classic glamour. All will enjoy wearing it - from the flirty to the funky.

The Swarovski Leather Cuff is hand tailored. It fastens using a snap. The centerpiece is chainmaille that was created from sterling silver rings and handwoven in the Celtic lace pattern adorned with sparkling AB swarovski crystals and high.

The genuine black leather bands are laced to the glitz center with leather lace giving it one of the hottest fashion accessories.
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Friday, September 3, 2010

Handmade Premie Clothes

These are just adorable!

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Premature baby seamless cardigans
These tiny little cardigans are knitted all in one, with the sleeves knitted in the round to avoid harsh seams.  Sized to fit preemie babies weighing between 2 to 3 lbs.
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