Haffina Creations Rocks

Check out this cool article I found on Haffina a devoted member of the Handmade Artists Forum!

clipped from makinthebestofitcreations.blogspot.com Haffina-Supermom, Artist, and All Around Amazing Woman The next time I am sitting here wondering how in the world I will get it all done; I’m going to think of Haffina! This wonder-woman mom to 5 (yes, you read it right-5!) is an Aussie artist with amazingly diverse talents! She is a beader, chainmailler, polymer clay artist as well as guildmaster for the ArtFire Chainmaille Guild, a member of the Polymer Clay Smooshers Guild, The ArtFire Cafemom Team, Australians on Fire Guild and the We Love ArtFire Guild and a columnist for the Craft Techniques Department of handmadenews.org and administrator of Alundra’s Conundrum, and Moderator on the Handmade Artists Forum . Tired yet???

Kitzbitz Rocks

Check out one of our talented Lampworkers!

clipped from handmadeartistsforum.com Kitzbitz Art Glass – Talent Beyond Compare Glass working is an amazing art The idea of taking glass bits, pieces and rods and creating beautiful, usable pieces of art is a talent that I don’t possess and wouldn’t even know where to begin. Jolene of Kitzbitz Art Glass is one of these talented people! She is a UK based artist and supporting member of the HandmadeArtistsForum as well as the HAFteam. She not only creates beautiful glass beads but also puts together unique pieces of jewelry. In her Etsy shop you will find beads, jewelry and even glass for us craft addicted people that want to try glasswork out for ourselves. Jolene’s blog features her beautiful creations as wll as links to other places on the web that you can oooohhhh and aaaahhhh and drool over her talent.

Go HAFshop

Sell your stuff online on a real handmade only sales venue!
Check it out!

clipped from makinthebestofitcreations.blogspot.com Handmade Artists Shop! Finally! A place that really means it when we say all things handmade! The HandmadeArtistsShop is up and running and ready to showcase your creations to those that appreciate handmade. HAF allows amazing control for the artist to set up and market themselves in a way that is best for them. Multiple images and real time/flat rate shipping options for your shop as well as inventory and SEO control. You can have unlimited inventory for a flat rate of $5.00 per month with no sales commission or listing fees. HAF is not interested in taking over your shop, instead we want you to manage your own site. If you do have questions, and who doesn’t, the Shop is connected to a very active HandmadeArtistsForum full of people willing to walk you through. Pop on in anytime and check us out! clipped from makinthebestofitcreations.blogspot.com

HAFteam Challenge Frozen Moments

Don’t forget to vote and leave a comment for a chance to win this lovely bead!
Voting ends Feb. 6
Thanks

clipped from handmadeartistsforum.com HAF Etsy Team Challenge “Frozen Moments!” Our wonderful little team of creative artisans are at it again, not sure where you live but it is cold here and a perfect time for frozen moments! Choose your favorite HAF Etsy team members’ work! The whole premise of the challenge is Fronzen Moments, so if one of these beautiful creations catch your interest then vote!. The winning HAF Etsy Team member will receive two weeks of free advertising on the Handmade Artists’ Forum and the HAF Blog. Leave a comment saying that you voted and you will be automatically entered to win this beautiful handmade bead by Rachel Elliott Glassworks We will put the names of all those who comment in a basket once the voting is completed and pull a name, we will then email the winner for shipping instructions. Good luck and remember you can only vote once so make a good choice!

Handmade Artists’ Shop Rocks!

The new Handmade Artists’ Shop is a place where our Creative Handmade Artisans from the Handmade Artists’ Forum can sell their wonderfully handcrafted creations. I Love it check it out!

clipped from handmadeartistsforum.com Handmade Artists’ Shop is Here! Posted by Chainmaille By MBOI Well our wonderful forum now has it’s own sales site where our talented members can sell their creations! So take a peak and see how you like it. If you are interested in becoming a vendor make sure you read the Sell page for instructions on how to join. Hope you enjoy the new Shop and we at the Handmade Artists Forum wish you a safe and joyous New Year

Great write up on the HAF Forum

Check out the full feature

clipped from in-uffish-thought.blogspot.com The Handmade Artists’ Forum I’d like to take a moment to introduce you to a cooperative collective of Handmade Artists that I recently joined. The Handmade Artists’ Forum (or HAF) was founded in April 2009 by Andrew & Kimberly Kitchen in order to provide a venue for all manner of artists to unite and support each other. The idea is really rather simple….cooperative competition. Not everyone is in direct competition with each other because of the wide variety of arts represented. However, those who are have come to understand that we can band together to succeed.

This Wrap is Different!

I love how this one crawls around and nestles the glass like a hand.

clipped from makinthebestofit.com Sterling Silver White Sea Glass Pendant This stunning piece of white sea glass has been hand wrapped in sterling silver.  It measures 5 1/2 cm (2 1/4 in) from the top of the bale to the bottom of the glass and 3 cm (1 in) wide.  It comes ready to wear on an 18 inch sterling silver cable chain.

Painted Pumpkins

These are really cool glasses.

clipped from makinthebestofit.com Hand Painted Pumpkin and Sunflower Cafe Mug Set of 4 These heavy duty, hand painted mugs measure 5” tall with a 4” wide opening and hold 16oz when filled to the top. The glass is absolutely clear and has been hand painted with fat pumpkins and bright sunflowers that are perfect for your coffee or tea!  This is for a set of 4, but I will gladly take requests for lesser or greater numbers. All of my glassware has been hand painted with heat cured enamel for years of use.  It can be washed in the top rack of your dishwasher. This means you can actually use it! Have an idea for a pattern? Contact me know your vision and watch it come to life as a special order.

Beautiful hand painted apple mugs

Great for hot apple cider!

clipped from makinthebestofit.com Hand Painted Sweet Apple Mug Set This sweet set of 4 10oz mugs has been hand painted with both red and granny smith apples and slices that look good enough to eat!   Each glass will be slightly different so each will be a one of a kind original. My glassware is painted using heat cured enamel for durability. These glasses are top rack dishwasher safe. Custom orders are always loved-it is so much more fun to do something completely original! Just pick your glass and your design and have an original made just for you! Want to add to the drama? How about an entire table service in the same pattern? Salt and pepper shakers, cream and sugar set, gravy boat, cruet set, butter dish, and coffee mugs. All featuring any pattern you choose.

Steampunk and Chainmaille Collide!

My first steampunk piece and of course it has chainmaille.
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clipped from chainmaillebymboi.com Full Persian Steampunk Necklace This necklace is my first attempt at Steampunk. It’s made using jewelers brass in a full persian weave. The necklace measures 22″ long as I felt the pendant should hang a little lower than normal because of the size. The pendant is the inards of a Elgin Natonal Pocket watch that has been wrapped with a 3/4 persian and some modification to hold the watch in place. The pendant is 2″ in diameter and whole piece is a weighty 5 ounces.  This piece is also reversible if you need a different look, the back of the pendant will give off a different feel dependant on where your wearing to. The clasp is a handmade hammered brass “S” clasp. As always we can re-size the necklace to your required lenght as needed. This is one of a kind piece and will not be reproduced.