Can you believe it? Summer is almost over. It can't end soon enough for me but on the down side, that means it's time to start thinking about the holiday gift giving season again. I absolutely dread buying for the men on my list. That is especially true for my husband who when asked what he would like for Christmas just shrugs his shoulders and mumbles "I don't know".
This year I decided to start looking early. I'm stuck on the idea of giving handmade items when ever possible. Making something for everyone is completely impractical. Who has time for that? I spent some time searching and found a ton of handmade gifts for men on Art Fire alone. Just a few clicks and I had a list started. There are so many talented artists on the internet!
I put a few of my favorite items into a collection to share with you but don't stop with what I found. Go exploring yourself and you may just find the perfect gift for that impossible to buy for man on your list.
I love beading and taking pictures of my work. Many lovely necklaces, bracelets, earrings and odd pieces will be posted here along with links to my favorite bead related sites. I may even stick in an odd hand crafted item from time to time because doing the same thing day after day gets boring! Have fun looking!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Beautiful Vessels
Look at the wonderful handmade bowls and baskets I found on Art Fire. I sure wish I could create vessels like these! What talent there is among my Art Fire friends. Wouldn't these look absolutely stunning on a table this Fall? I'm wishing and wishing and wishing.....
Monday, August 9, 2010
Fall and Winter Color Forcast
It's that time of year again. Time to start thinking about your Fall and Winter wardrobe and accessories. This year the colors are absolutely wonderful! No more drab, dull browns, beiges, tans and blah. Color is in!
It always amazes me how the fashion industry manages to find fancy, fun names for their colors. Unfortunately, "hicks" like me tend to call red, red and not something like "Radio Flyer", so I will translate their colors into something more down to earth. Basically, it's red and burgundy, purples, teal or aqua, sage, or what they call "Cilantro", some browns, Indigo or dark blue, bronze and the list goes on. Looks like just about anyone can find a color they like this year.
I have picked out a few of my favorite items and put them together in a collection to match the coming colors. Sorry, my purples are just purple, not "Purple Rain".... Enjoy.
It always amazes me how the fashion industry manages to find fancy, fun names for their colors. Unfortunately, "hicks" like me tend to call red, red and not something like "Radio Flyer", so I will translate their colors into something more down to earth. Basically, it's red and burgundy, purples, teal or aqua, sage, or what they call "Cilantro", some browns, Indigo or dark blue, bronze and the list goes on. Looks like just about anyone can find a color they like this year.
I have picked out a few of my favorite items and put them together in a collection to match the coming colors. Sorry, my purples are just purple, not "Purple Rain".... Enjoy.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Three Sisters - A New Barrette Design
This turned out to be my favorite design so far. It is a result of web surfing and looking at Pow Wow pictures. The original design was found on a man's dance regalia and was much more intricate. Because of the lack of space in a barrette, I had to simplify it. I still think it came out quite beautiful.
The design is available on Etsy as well as the finished piece.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Too Cute For Words - An Art Fire Collection
Aren't they just too cute?
Check out my very first Collection on Art Fire. It took me forever to set this up so please take a minute to visit and leave a comment. I sure would appreciate knowing someone took a peek.
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