New Switchplates for Music Lovers

                                                           I've added some new switchplates to my Artfire Studio. 

Peace Sign Switch Plates on Artfire

                                                 PEACE SIGN SWITCH PLATES  FROM ARTFIRE

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
http://clairemdesigns.artfire.com/

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.