Eyeglass Chains - New Catagory in My Artfire Studio

I have added a new catagory to my Artfire Studio -  Eyeglass Chains.  They are about 28" long with black elastic holders on each end for a tight grip.  I used Czech Glass seed beads with many different glass bead  and silver tone bead accents.  I have also made a Halloween item with black and orange seed beads with orange Lampwork bead accents.  I plan to make a few more holiday inspired eyeglass chains to add a little fun to your wardrobe. 

Artfire - Featured Items of the Week

                                         

                                                 Wine Glass Charms
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Craft Tip of the Week - Cardmaking

Like most crafters, I have lots of different ideas rolling around in my head at one time.  That definitely goes for cardmaking.  I could be thinking about birthday, Christmas and Halloween all at the same time.  When I have lots of different ideas, I use a clear plastic sheet protector for each card.  I put the card and any embellishments in the individual sleeve and have all my ideas for that card in one place.  I can leave and come back to each one knowing all of my items are in one place.  The sheet protectors, which are 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" are also a good way to store and ship the card when it's done.

It's Hot Today!!

                               These are the temperatures recorded on my patio in Central NJ today from 12:10 to 12:20 pm.

St. Anne's Church, Annapolis, Md.



Beautiful stained glass windows.



On a recent trip to Annapolis, Md. we took a walking tour of this beautiful, historic city.  During our tour, we visited St. Anne's Episcopal Church.  Here's just a small sample of the amazing artwork in this church. 



These kneelers were all needlepointed by parishoners.   Each one is a beautiful, original work of art.



Gardening Tip of the Day - Keeping Your Tools Clean

Here's a tip I heard many years ago from Martha Stewart:

Keep a pail or container in the garage or tool shed. Fill with sand and some motor oil.  After your gardening chores are done, run your hand tools, shovels ect. through the sand.  Use a clipping motion with your clippers, keeping them clean and sharp.   Keep a rag close by for clean-up afterward.

Threading Yarn onto a Needle




Here's a quick way to thread yarn onto a needle.

 



All you need is a roll of masking tape.

  


Take a small piece of tape and wrap it around the end of the yarn.

 



Cut the piece of tape on the diagonal.

  


Thread the pointed end though the needle.

   


And you're done!

   

Thank You Cards in Hot Pink, Yellow and Green

Set of three Thank You cards from my Artfire Studio.
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Christmas in July Sale in My Artfire Studio - ClaireMDesigns

All necklaces in my Artfire Studio are on sale for 30% off, the entire month of July!!!

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