Support Handmade

Today I took the handmade pledge. Its very easy just go to
http://www.buyhandmade.org
and take the pledge. I create handmade but I also support my fellow creators. There is such great products out there that are unique and have quality craftsmanship.


Also if your looking to become a fan of something special I have the place for you to go. Kim of Va Beach Quilters has a fan page on facebook. Her work is wonderful. Check out her work in my blog below and then go and become a fan:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Virginia-Beach-VA/VaBeachQuilter/253075845077

Jodi is the owner of the shop MaidenMauiJewerly on artfire. She has just recently joined the artfire community. Her jewerly is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. There is nothing like around. Her jewelry has a hawaiian stlye and the craftmanship is excellent.

http://www.maidenmauijewelry.artfire.com

This would make perfect christmas gifts and a plus is she offers free shipping.

New Every Saturday

Starting with this Saturday I will be featuring a artisan from artfire. This is my way of paying it forward. I believe in artfire and all the artisans that have a studio there. I want to be able to do my part in getting the word out about artfire and the different products that are available. If you would like to be featured just email me and I would be more than happy to. There are so many awesome products on artfire. I know how it feels to be new to artfire and trying to find your way. Of course I am still finding my way but I have learned alot in the past month and just want to help someone else out when I can. So check back Saturday to see an awesome artisan that you will not want to miss.

Kim has a shop on artfire "VaBeachQuilter"

http://www.vabeachquilter.artfire.com

Her products are top of the line and quality handmanship. Products range from quilts to wallets. Custom Orders are even accept and no shipping in the USA.

Its a great place to start doing your Christmas List.

Don't miss these BEAUTIFUL products!!

My First Sale on Artfire!!!!

Boy today has been an exciting day in many ways. First thing this morning I had a sale from my artfire studio. Thanks to VaBeachQuilters for her purchase. I was tickled pink that I had accomplished my first sale. But then on the other hand I was worried about my 7 year old daughter. She had a doctors appointment to get her arm checked out. She had some kind of lump there and it concerned me. Boy the mixed up emotions of the excitement of the sale and the concern over my daughter was keeping me busy this morning. After my daughters x-rays the doctor informed us that she had a Osteochondroma on her humerus bone. Its really nothing to concern our selves about right now unless its starts hurting her arm. Later after her bone growth is done the doctors will remove it. I was relieved to her it wasn't too serious and now just hope that it doesn't interfere with the growth of her arm. Of course she is fine but mommy is worse for the wear. Hope the sales keep coming and everyone have a good rest of the day!!

A Special Touch News

Well we have started the month of August and I know there are plenty of things that we all have to do this month. Getting our children ready for back to school and doing our last family getaways. At A Special Touch there are several events going on. First is the promotion of buying a set of Christmas Cards you will recieve two additional cards free. Second is the promotion of buy any 3 cards and you will recieve 2 cards free. And last sign my guest book at the bottom of my blog page and you will be entered into a drawing at the end of the month. The winner will recieve a 10 pack of "SNOW" Christmas Cards. The winner will be notified on September 1, 2009. Also during this month Halloween cards will be posted in my studio. Here is one that I have completed and posted.

Back to School

August is back to school month. Boy it has been a long summer. The kids are getting restless and are so ready to go back to school. And of course mom is too. Since I work for the school system I am also looking forward to going back to work. Its nice to have the time off but I miss the kids and my fellow colleges. I enjoy working for the school. Its perfect hours and a great envirnoment to work in. The little ones at school are so sweet and you can see it on their faces how much they love school. Back to school also means them god awful school supply list. Then its the new clothes and shoes they need. One of the down sides of back to school. Summer is great to spend time with family and friends. Its a good time to recharge and relax a little. Back to school is so much fun for children. They see their friends again and get the chance to make new ones. For the little kindergartens they are so excited about being at school, well at least most are. There are some that are absolutely terified about being at school. But they fall into place and start enjoying making new friends. Gotta love back to school time. Everyone enjoy the summer that is left.