Baby Shower

My daughter's Baby Shower had a Woodland Theme.  Here are a few pictures:

HALLOWEEN EARRING SPOOKTACULAR

Halloween Earrings from ClaireMDesigns on Artfire.com

 
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/ClaireMDesigns/10055607/candy_corn_halloween_earrings/handmade/jewelry/earrings/lampwork

 

 http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/ClaireMDesigns/7595905/black_and_green_lampwork_spider_halloween_earrings/handmade/jewelry/earrings/lampwork

 http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/clairemdesigns/1826963/halloween_earrings_-_pumpkins/handmade/jewelry/earrings/lampwork

 

 http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/ClaireMDesigns/7576349/skull_in_top_hat_lampwork_earrings/handmade/jewelry/earrings/lampwork

 http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/clairemdesigns/1826942/halloween_earrings_-_spiders/handmade/jewelry/earrings/lampwork

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/ClaireMDesigns/3874702/Halloween_Earrings_Candy_Corn/Jewelry/Earrings/Lampwork

Yellow and Black for Spring

I'm seeing a lot of yellow and black this Spring in women's sportswear and dresses.  While the combination may be a bit too much for some in apparel; you can add a few touches in accessories to update your wardrobe this spring.
 Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy.  With that in mind, I created the following Collection in Yellow and Black accessories on Artfire.

Yellow and Black ...

Curated By: ClaireMDesigns

ArtFire.com

I love the bumble bee earrings made from repurposed buttons.
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/3618270

The bracelet made from typewriter keys is also very unique.
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/8411403

The tote bags are great accessories.

Even my Halloween spider earrings can work this spring.
 

Gift Boxes

Like many crafters, I have a hard time throwing things away.  The Christmas cards I receive every year are in that category.  I've used them for kid's craft projects some years.  I've turned them into gift tags when I've needed a few extras.

This year, I found that I was giving a lot of gift cards to family.  They are great last minute, extra gifts.  But, gift cards don't always come with a box or even an envelope.  So, I used my old cards from previous years and turned them into small gift boxes.  I originally got the pattern from one of the ladies I work with at the Senior Center.  There are also many different tutorials on line now.
Here is a link to one:

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/giftwrap/ss/GreetingCardBox.htm



This is a group I made this year.

This is a department store box covered with a card cut to size.

 

Just add some cording and they look great.

Here's one for any time of the year.

 

 

Happy Crafting and Recycling!

 

Thanksgiving on Artfire

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays...  the aromas coming from the kitchen, the colors of... not only decorations, but the colorful vegetables on the table...family and friends gathering for a warm celebration.
Here are a few things that remind me of this holiday from Artfire. 
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

                                         Maria Palito


                                             refinedinspirations


         Glass Act

                              


                                        ClaireMDesigns




                                     Putnam Lake Designs



                                 Lauras Crafts

Halloween Earrings

Halloween is time for dress up and fun.  You can go all out with a head to toe costume or maybe just a hat, mask or some jewelry.  Bracelets, earrings and necklaces are an easy way to celebrate Halloween at school, the office or any work place.  Here are some fun lampwork earrings from my Artfire Shop; perfect for that fun and scary day!

All earrings are affordable at $6.50.

Visit  The Halloween Shop on Artfire.

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/ClaireMDesigns/1/1/241536//

Talk Like a Pirate Day

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                               

I've been working with children's after school programs for many years. We occasionally have fun theme days.  Recently I came across a holiday which is unknown to many.  That is "Talk Like a Pirate Day".  It is celebrated on September 19th.

Here's a link to the history and an explanation from Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Talk_Like_a_Pirate_Day

It basically celebrates the romanticized version of Pirates of the old movies...  dress like a pirate, talk like a pirate and play pirate games.
In keeping with the theme, I've found some pirate items on Artfire:




                                              ClaireMDesigns


 

Jetaime Designs

ClaireMDesigns



Mandies Candies









 
                               cOnfus3dgurl


                           ClaireMDesigns

                                                    Laura's Crafts
                                             Ooh-La-La Printables