Today artisan *Kandkflorals*

Kandkflorals

Her name is Carolyn Klosowsky, and she is the owner/designer of K and K Floral and Design.

Carolyn has 25 years experience and specializes in luxurious handmade artificial silk wreaths, crystal wire gift jewels, handmade gift bags and boxes, crystal wire place card holders, and other items of interest.

Carolyn love to read, sew, walk, ride her bike, visit museums, botanical gardens, and attend the ballet, concerts, and hockey games. Busy lady …

At  K and K Floral and Design, Carolyn uses only the highest quality and lushes’ artificial silk flowers, greenery, and other products available. She takes the time to meticulously hand-place each individual item onto her handmade design.

Carolyn absolutely loves what she does. You can see floral designing is her passion!

Take a look at her creativity and enjoy.

http://www.facebook.com/people/Carolyn-Klosowsky/1405546534?sk=wall

http://www.etsy.com/shop/kandkfloral

http://twitter.com/#!/kandkfloral

                                  Artificial Silk Wreath-Show Your Southern Hospitality-

 

 

Crystal Wire Gift Jewels-The Perfect Favor or Accessory

 

  Pack of Two-Crystal Jewel Gift Bag-Our Gift Bags Are a Snap.

Mini Vacation

Last Monday I went to the beach (York, Maine. ) with my Mother and Sister for couples of day’s… 

LOVE THE BEACH…..and the shopping of course.

The Union Bluff Hotel was built in the late 1800’s. Back then, guests arrived by horse drawn carriage and steam train with their trunks packed for a month long stay. You still got the feeling of the old-world charm.

(The original Union Bluff Hotel was one of the last old wooden buildings in York Beach. In February 1987 the original building was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt to resemble the original building that has occupied this site since the 1800's. The "new" Union Bluff Hotel opened in June 1989.)

Some pictures to look at when the winter will be here LOL…

Sunflowers

While the vibrant, strong sunflower is a recognized worldwide for its beauty, it is also an important source of food.

Sunflower oil is a valued and healthy vegetable oil and sunflower seeds are enjoyed as a healthy, tasty snack and nutritious ingredient to many foods.

Mine are the slowest in the world they decide to open in the middle of September LOL.......

This week Artisan~ Made for Me by Oaklie~

This week artisan is Anne from Made for Me by Oaklie


I did not know about this talented artisan until few weeks ago,we meet on Facebook .She is a member of On Fire for Handmade

She has always loved to knit, crochet, and embroider – Also, Anne enjoy playing piano, and of course all crafts!

She decided it was time to take the "plunge" and Started Made for Me by Oaklie. Anne lives in Utah with her husband and her beloved pets!

Anne is a talented artisan,I love her knitting items.

She is a proud Recipient of the Readers' Choice Awards 2011!

http://diyfashion.about.com/od/diyfashiontoolkit/ss/2011-About-Com-Diy-Fashion-Readers-Choice-Award-Winners_10.htm

 

She also create Avatars, Banners, Logo, etc. You can see a sampling of Anne work by visiting her website!

http://www.helpinghandsgraphicdesign.com

You can see Anne here;

http://madeformebyoaklie.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/madeformebyoaklie

http://madeformebyoaklie.blogspot.com/

Now ,take a look at her colorful work .

                                                    Crocheted Handbag Rich Earth Tones

 

                                 Handmade Knit Scarf Butterflies and Berries   

                                 Crocheted What Not Bag Shades of Green

 

~ CC ~ this Saturday artisan

I am writing about the artisans who follow my blog. I am trying to gather all the info’s about them so I can write a little blog( I am not the best writer in the world ). Maybe sometime I will miss a few good points ,so just go and take a look at their site for more information’s.

It is always a surprise to them, because I am always behind on my schedule.

 

What about CC

She is an artist, photographer and a crafter. CC love to create items from small inspirations and  her love for metal art. She has an appreciation for all things handmade and enjoys making note cards and paintings , she also enjoys creating dishes in the kitchen as well.

With all that in mind, 
she started her online blog, Creations by CC.

Now,  lets take a look at the artist.

Tomlinson Photography and Design

CC is a self-taught photographer who has learned to capture simple things from new angles. With the encouragement of family and friends, she opened her online studio

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/Tomlinson_Photography_and_Design

CC lives in Central, PA with her husband and their adorable chocolate lab. He is their little boy and completely spoiled with love. They enjoy hiking, camping, and being outside. 
Many of her ideas and creations are inspired by nature. She love art and enjoy interior design , decorating, painting, and cooking.

CC goal is to bring color and joy into your life through the excitement of fine art photographs and handmade items.  

She designed note cards so that the joy can be spread even more. You have to take a look at her work to see how much she loves it.

A busy lady, she enjoy making bookmarks, note cards, painting, decorate glass bottles and more…so don’t just read what I say …just take a moment to look at her beautiful work.

Also you can find CC here:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tomlinson-Photography-Design/166893553333106

http://twitter.com/#!/TomlinsonPD
http://www.tomlinsonphotographyanddesign.com/

 

Bright Pink Flowers and Daisies, Bloom, Grow, Live Note Card Set

 

Abstract Block Oil Painting, Wall Art Home Decor, Pink, Green, Yellow

 

A Beautiful Garden of Pink Flowers, Decorative Glass Bottle for Photos

This week feature artisans ~ GemaliciousBeads~

Teri and Amber are  Gemalicious

At Gemalicious Beads you will find the most delicious, mouth watering stones .You will find a big variety of beads , colors and sizes.

Gemalicious Beads is Teri and Amber, a mother - daughter team. Both love, gems, beads and the beautiful things that happen everyday!


Teri is a proud mother to Amber (and her 2 sisters plus 2 step sisters!), proud grandmother to 5 beautiful girls..

Amber is a proud mother of 3 beautiful girls and is a very talented Jewellery artisan, making unique designs for her shop Blue Scarab Jewellery.

Amber started early for her interest in all kind of art.

But creating Jewellery has always been what she come back to, because she feel such a strong connection with each piece she make. Amber put herself into each piece, because her creations are spawned from such a deep inspiration. She find inspiration everywhere--architecture, fabrics, textiles, paintings, and most importantly Mother Nature herself.

You can see in her creations the love she’s got for making jewellery.

Together they are a marvelous team.

You can find them here also; 

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/GemaliciousBeads

http://twitter.com/TheGemGals

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gemalicious-Beads/113706201626

http://flickr.com/gemaliciousbeads
http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/GemaliciousBeads
http://etsylove.ning.com/profile/gemaliciousbeads

Here is a look at those beautiful beads.

AAAA Amazing Honey B.eer Quartz Faceted Pear briolettes, 4" inc...

 

Fancy Agate smooth flat oval twist wave nugget focal bead 

 

 

Purple African Amethyst faceted rondelles, 6.75 half strand 3.5-4mm

 

 

Here is a look at Amber shop .... 

Love these earrings

 Margarita Hoop Earrings, Sterling Silver, Peridot, Phrenite, Moonstone, Sapphire, Topaz, by Blue Scarab Jewelry

 Gemstone Lotus Necklace, Victory Lotus Necklace, Sterling Silver, Iolite, Pink Amethyst, Labradorite, by Blue Scarab Jewelry

 Elemental Necklace, Organic Rough Citrine, Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, Oregon Sunstone, Sterling Silver by Blue Scarab Jewelry

 

 

Fancy Face Lotions

I found a shop that carry nice natural products, it is worth a look.

Fancy Face is the creation of Fred and Gail Castle. They are a retired couple living in Colorado. Gail is a former corporate professional and Fred (Dusty) is retired from the Navy and the business world. He is the creative genius behind our products.

If you looking for spa quality natural products at affordable price this is the place. Fancy Face offers you wonderful and luxurious face and body lotions that will pamper you and your skin - without breaking the budget.

Fred and Gail became interested in natural products for personal and family members use (test subjects). They realize that many are looking for affordable skincare that do not contain chemicals, alcohol and other harsh ingredients. So Fred researched, learned, tested, and perfected the products before bringing them to you.

Fancy Face does use the best quality natural oils in all their products. Fancy Face offer quality and luxury on a budget, because they understand that in today's economy, this is important.

All the products are made with only top quality ingredients that are hand blended by Fred into indulgent little luxuries to nourish and pamper your skin and soothe your senses!

Take a look at their shop…

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/FancyFaceLotions

http://www.fancyface-naturals.com/ 

 

Moisturizing Lip Balm Strawberry Sorbet - yummy

 

 

Lavender Oatmeal Bar Organic Long Lasting Bar Soap

 

 

All Natural Silk and Shea Body Lotion - Lavender

 

 

This week artisan ~MJ'sKraze~

MJsKraze

A dog / cat lover shop and also for the 2 legged one.

Since she was a little girl MJsKraze had a love of paper crafting. After years of working on this hobby she found her own design style.

MJsKraze styles are elegant, fun, shabby chic and graphic.

MJsKraze love to sew, she started when she was a teen and now she makes pet toys for her cockapoo. You can see his cute face on her avatar.

When MJsKraze dog started ripping his new toy the first day, she tries to make her own toys and it was a success.  He loves trying to shred his new handmade toys but has not succeeded yet. Unlike the durable toys that you can buy at the stores, these toys are soft.

MJsKraze is an avid crafter who does multiple crafts throughout the years. Some of her interests are sewing, paper crafting, cooking, knitting crocheting, working with clay, any crafts, surfing the web to find new ideas, playing with the dog.

She is a busy lady.

You can find her in her shop here:

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/MJsKraze

Take a look at her work

 

 Birthday wishes card

 Upcycled Feed Mat with Fish-inset

Tuff Cat Dog Toy

My Garden

 

I love gardening. I love planting my seeds in the spring and look at them grow. I am not the best gardener in the world but love to play in the dirt.

I have no problems with flowers, but vegetables!!! This is another matter….. LOL

Some years they grow perfectly, other year they stay in seeds stage, other one look pitiful and go kaput on me.

This year, my salad was perfect, also my radish. My cucumber flowered only last month …so they are late. The first batch of beans where very good to eat, after they went black and they shrunk on the stems!!!!

Right now, I am waiting to eat the rest of my vegetables. And they all coming in the same time….I will have to give some to my neighbours.

One thing sad about it is when all the vegetables are gone and the dirt in the garden is turn for next year….fall is coming… *SIGH*

I found some Gardening Quotes who kind of describe me in the garden..

"A garden is never so good as it will be next year."-- Thomas Cooper

"There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments." -- Janet Kilburn Phillips

 My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view.  ~H. Fred Dale

  

They are huge ...

 

 

 and the boss who follow me everywhere

This week artisan ~PRETTY GONZO`

Here is the story behind the name Pretty Gonzo .

It came from a little orange-and-white stray cat who came crying to her door for food two winters ago and who won her heart with his sweetness, smarts, and social charm. Of course, Gonzo is a stray no longer, and as a far healthier and happier fellow now, he welcomes everyone who stops by "his" shop to nose around.
And also his pretty face is on her avatar on Artfire.

PrettyGonzo began making earrings as a form of physical therapy after she suffered nerve damage to her left hand - a particularly unhappy event because she is left-handed. But determined to turn that setback into something positive, and inspired by a very talented jewellery-making friend of hers, she gave the earrings a try and now you can see her nice work.

PrettyGonzo like painting, drawing and writing – She love them all.  

You can find PrettyGonzo here:

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/PrettyGonzo
https://twitter.com/PrettyGonzo
http://prettygonzo.blogspot.com/

 Just take a look at theses beautiful earrings.

Midnight Blue Earrings, Glass Beads with Gold Flecks, Short Dangles

Amethyst Earrings with Spiral Beads, Handmade Spirals, Sterling Hooks

Cat Earrings with Pink Crystals

 

 

kindred images and creations~This week artisan

Kindred Images and creation is a proud member of Maine Made: Americans Best. All of Chrissy creations is made from top quality materials and bought from local seller as much as possible.

Every product is handmade at home or in her shop . 

Chrissy ,live in the beautiful state of Maine ,on the coast. The beauty of Maine inspires many of her products.


Chrissy create jewelry with many different materials to make it affordable to everyone.

She is always learning! Chrissy is living out her dreams and fantasies and creating the world she  wanted. 

Always learning! Living out my dreams and fantasies and creating the world I want. "This saying describe Chrissy nature"
 

Chrissy is a busy lady ,she take gorgeous photos, do some woodworking, design jewelry  ,altered art, recycle,

beading, metal work, wire wrapping, bead weaving,

and more.........
You can see in her work that she love what she does.

Lets take a look at her work:

Green Aventurine and Copper Celtic Knots Bracelet

 

 

Vintage Glass Unicorn earrings

 

 

A Touch of Pink 5x7 print

 

 You can also find Chrissy here:

 http://kindredimages.blogspot.com/
http://www.artfire.com/users/kindredimages
\http://www.facebook.com/kindredimagesandcreations

2011 Fall color for your jewelry

I know it is hot outside and I am sorry to tell you that but FALL is around the corner…and we need to think colors.

By this hot weather, who is thinking about fall colors?

Do you wondering which hues for your jewellery will be next fall?

 I am already starting to think about Fall,this morning, even if it is already warm outside...
 

I'm thinking about my fall 2011 jewellery line.What should I do !!! 

 This color report from Pantone has the creative wheels turning in my head.  Check out the hot colors for fall 2011...

 

Bamboo-Emberglow-Honey Suckle-Phlox-Cedar-Deep Teal-Coffee Liqueur-Nougat-Orchid Hush-Quarry.

Which is your favorite?

Here are the prominent color for each one ...it will help for the color combination 

Bamboo:

Licorice, Pirate Black, Dark Slate, Mood Indigo and Cypress with hits of Rust, Freesia, Hot Coral, Super Pink, Algiers Blue and Antique Moss

Emberglow:

Deep Navy, Cool Flannel Gray and Black mixed with shots of sophisticated brights like Raspberry Fuschia and Persimmon Orange

 Honey Suckle:

Rich Burgundies and Burnt Siennas, Bright Fuchsia, Peacock, Warm Silver Gray is the neutral of choice this season 

Phlox:

Earth-focused colors: Warm Camel mixed with very Cool Alabaster and Soft Pink as well as Red, Deep Purple and Bright Fuchsia

 

Cedar:

Spice, Military, Russian Black and Dusty Pink

  

Deep Teal:

Warm, neutral shades of Camel, Bark, Birch and Taupe against cool shades of Dusty Gray and Slate, offset with jewel tones of Forest Green, Butternut, Maroon, Amethyst, Metallic Bronze, Silver and Antique Gold

 

Coffee Liqueur:

Jade,Peony,Rich Curry, Amber, Brick and Bittersweet Brown with Graphite Heather

 

Nougat:

All-time classics like Midnight Black and Bloody Merlot, Dusty Camel, Cognac and Neutral Taupe with Creamy White, Cool Spruce .

Orchid Hush:

Vivid Orange, Deer (Warm Camel), Iron Oxide (Warm Copper), Bordeaux, Steel and Chestnut

Quarry:

Neo neutrals, Blush Pink mixed with Silver Grays, Tannin with shots of Lipstick Red, Sea Glass Green and Neo Navy work back to a range of,Grays .

I have compiled a list of the  jewelry trends for fall. 

In summary: Antique, Vintage, Retro & New Combinations are hot.

- Dramatic, unique, unusual necklaces (simple... yet exotic)
- Ornamented Bracelets
- Eclectic Natural Look
- Crystal, Rhinestone & Venetian Art Glass (...mainstays...)
- Black, Grey and Neutrals
- 2011 Color Predictions (you'll love the blues)
- Faux & Real Pearls
- Over-The-Top Rings (not gaudy, but daring)
- Enormous Hoops and Chandelier Earrings
- Green Eco Aware Movement (tastefully delicious).

Hope ,you are not to cold,after reading that LOL..

Have fun creating....