MUCH New stuff!

I was inspired by an old High School friend to make a few more rosaries. He asked if I would make one for him (out of Lapis) and one for his daughter (with a Noah's Ark theme). He liked them and I was motivated to make a few more and offer them up for sale.

Here they are:

NOAH'S ARK Child's Rosary










Lapis and Lampwork Rosary











Aqua Crystal Rosary











Sea Opal Chaplet










Lourdes Chaplet











I have also done a new bead - this means there are new Stitch Markers and Wine Charms!

Charity Crafting

I need to talk about a group that I belong to:

All Crafts for Charity consists of over 1000 members. An amazing group of giving, caring and generous woman (and some men) who month after month give their time, money and talent to people in need all over the world.

This is from the group's Home Page:

This list promotes sewing, crocheting, knitting, quilting, tatting, smocking and other fabric arts for the good of charities all over the world! We have free patterns, free advice and lists of agencies in need of your hand made donations. We mostly specialize in helping premature (preemie) infants and but also promote other charities that may need our help. Please join us in a positive and loving atmosphere that thrives on helping others. All we ask from you are loving hands and a kind heart.

Each month, we have one or two projects for different charities. We knit, Sew and Crochet for those in need. Here are a few of the projects from the past and some of the items I have contributed.

Bonnie's Babies




















Pine Ridge Reservation


















For a small elder care facility in Virginia










Balboa Children's Hospital























WRC Project






















If anyone is interested in more information on this group, please contact me.

Edible Jewelry?

Yup...that's right! Edible Jewelry. Wendy Mahr has come up with this combo...chocolate on jewelry.

How about something that just looks edible and won't melt?

Why Buy Handmade?

Buying Handmade makes for better gift-giving.

The giver of a handmade gift has avoided the parking lots and long lines of the big chain stores in favor of something more meaningful. If the giver has purchased the gift, s/he feels the satisfaction of supporting an artist or crafter directly. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can
be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing.

Buying handmade is better for people.

The ascendancy of chain store culture and global manufacturing has left us dressing, furnishing, and decorating alike. We are encouraged to be consumers, not producers, of our own culture. Our ties to the local and human sources of our goods have been lost. Buying handmade helps us reconnect.

Buying handmade is better for the environment.

The accumulating environmental effects of mass production are a major cause of global warming and the poisoning of our air, water and soil. Every item you make or purchase from a small-scale independent artist or crafter strikes a small blow to the forces of mass production

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The Handmade Pledge collected over ten thousand signatures in its 2 short months of existence this holiday season. That's ten thousand people who stayed out of the malls and gave meaningful, one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts to thier friends and families. And that's countless thousands more who were lucky enough to receive those gifts!

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Etsy's online magazine, The Storque, is making a video documentary in conjunction with the Handmade Pledge. Your videos are welcome! Read all about it here.

What do I want to accomplish here?

Well, I guess a whole bunch of different things! Here are a few for starters:

• Keep everyone updated on my latest creations
• Post some tutorials
• Let you see what I'm working on
• Get feedback on my stuff
• Share ideas with other crafters

I don't think that's asking a lot!

Let me know if there is anything you would like to see here and I'll see what I can do.

Wow! My first post....

Hi everyone,

I've decided to start a blog...why not? Everyone else has!

I hope to use this blog to post updates on my journey with Fyrestorm Creations and all the crafty stuff I do!

First, I guess I should tell you what who I am and what I do. Most of this info is on my 'about me' page, but this should fill in the blanks.

I am a WAHM (Work At Home Mom) with an almost 5 year old daughter. I have been crafting most of my life and I finally have the chance to make my passion my job.

I create with polymer clay. I make themed jewelry out of these creations with the addition of glass, metal, lampwork and crystal beads.

My line includes:

• Adult Size Themed Charm Bracelets
• Child Sized Theme Bracelets
• Earrings
• Chain Maille
• Knit and Crochet Stitch Markers
• Finished Knit and Crochet items
• Personalized Jewelry
• Pregnancy and Birth related items
  
• Croc Charms

I currently sell my items through My Web Site, Ebay, Etsy and FindGift.com. I have also started a page on Facebook. You too can become a fan!

I do both wholesale and retail.

I hope you enjoy looking around.