Enter before Noon, EST, November 26, to win over $200 worth of hand made items to gift or keep:

Handmade Gift Contest

Another Christmas in July participant!

BAKidagain! I've purchased many times from this artist: The kids have Lil Devil soap and personalized Christmas ornaments. Love her foot goo. Go see what is on sale in her shop:
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/BAKidagain

Over 50 ArtFire studios are having a Christmas in July sale. I'll post a list, but to get the special discounts on items in this sale, go to www.artfire.com and put CIJ2012 or Christmas in July in the searchbox. :::::whispers::::Not all items on sale are Christmas themed. Many, in fact, are summer themed.

I joined the event late, so I am not yet on the list. Find me at www.alisuns.artfire.com,

Happy shopping!

 kraftylady - hats, handbags, Christmas decorations and other items, plus some knitted wire jewelry- 20% off everything cij2012

bohowirewrapped - specializing in wire wrapped jewelry, pendants, braclets, earrings, necklaces

Botanicalsforbeauty - vegan skin care products, essential oils for your pleasure - 20% off select items CIJ2012

Clearwater Creations - oven mitts, place mats, pot holders, baby items, wedding items, plus Christmas and winter items

Angela's adornments-necklaces, pendants, bracelets, rings, earrings, fiber and polymer jewelry

Catluff-handmade bags, Indian beads and spices, appliques and handmade meows

Lindab142 -bridal jewelry, Jewish jewelry, keychains, madhatsandmore-vintage as in jewelry, purses, hats and decor-

25%off/ US US US $25.00US US US $25.00 purchase   CIJ2012a 

glittercritter -charms, wire wrapped gemstones, sterling silver earrings

Seabreezejewels -pedants, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, rings, hair

accessories, and bookmarks

Cedarcreek soaps -handmade soaps, lip balms, body butter, bath salts and teas, body scrubs, bath bomb cupcakes and gift sets

Ginger's Garden - some of the most beautiful soaps and soap flowers, lotions, lip balms, fragrances and body sprays- 10% off   cij2012

JRs pillows and bags-pillows, pillow covers, tote bags, purses and Christmas stockings

Christie Cottage-patterns, pin cushions, headbands, holiday items, coasters, cards, magnets, decor

luvncrafts-afghans, bookmarks, cross stitch, gift tags, hats, jewelry, note cards, scarfs and more-  20%off    CIJ2012

TundraStuff-embroidered Mittens featuring the Badgers, Vikings and Packers

Thesingingbeader-necklaces and chokers, jewelry sets, anklets, swarovski crystals and pearls, musical instrument jewelry

GieseDeseigns-baby hats and booties, slippers, scarves, hats and head bands, gloves and mitten

Myeuropeantouch-handmade mosiac art decor, vintage and upscale dress you can find things like a wall hanging, a side table, decanters, rings, dishes, and even a tea pot-35% off everything prices as shown! 

pamspretties-Christmas pins and ornaments and other home decor items-15% off cij2012

BellaSweet-Jewlery and perfumatory

icehousecrafts- several categories of signage, plus you can get a personalized one as well, and sitter blocks

auntiechrisquiltfabric-patterns and several categories of quilting fabrics-Pattern sale “buy 2, get  1 free”

ViaDellaRosa-necklaces, rosaries, glass tile pendants, inspiration jewelry

QuiltTops-aprons, pin cushions, quilt trops, bags and totes, quilts, patterns, vintage fabric and vintage glass

KallieJosCottonPatch-blankets, bathroom towels, burp clothes, knitted

scarves, children's clothes, baby shower gifts and purses and bags-CIJ2012 for free shipping

Crescent moon creations-jewelry in the categories of the ares project, bells and shells and soulstones - 

LazHCreations LazyHCreations- scarves, gloves, key chains, crocheted bookmarks, baby and youth items, kitchen dish clothes and towels, hair bows and coaster sets.

KnottyQuilts knottyquilts-quilts for cribs, baby dolls or full size and queen size beds, pillows, throws and comforters-Sale on everything! prices are marked!

PolkadotOrchid PolkadotOrchid-from aprons to bags, baby and children clothing, bibs and blankets, to bookmarks and slippers

Mylingy-tea lights, votives, and tarts with scents ranging from floral to bakery to Gothic and berries and fruit.- CIJ2012gets15% off 

madhatsandmore-vintage hats, jewelry and purses.- 10% with CIJ2012 + patron discount + comment discount

TracysDesigns1-themed hats and doll fashions-10%off

AmeliaOriginals - I specialize in one of a kind handmade jewelry utilizing beading and wire wrapping techniques. 

 US US $50.00 CIJ2012AO

HCLTreausres-macrame bracelets, metallic pendants, gemstone necklaces, cartoon pendants, swarovski key chains, custom photos and more.

hillsidebakery-fudges, gift sets, candies, spices, lavender eye pillows and more surprises.

Sewnfromtheheartbags, cell phone cases, aprons, Christmas stockings, pillow cases and adult bibs.

Trade!

The Trading Post Guild on ArtFire is having a trade event on April 9th from midnight to midnight. One needn't be a guild member to trade. Watch the ArtFire forums for the Link on the night of April 8th. Last event was Eastern time. Not sure what this one will be, but I'll be there!

Hippie Bling!

Can you say Hippie Bling without laughing? Hehehe! Neither can I, but here it is!

Post a comment on my blog telling me what you think of when someone says, "hippie," and I will choose the new owner of these earrings through a random number pick. If you are old enough to have lived through those years, you have very strong feelings. Please post them either way. NO BASHING of individual posters, please. That has never happened here and I hope it doesn't, but I have never brought up such a potentially controversial subject in this blog before.

Because I don't want to exclude the guys, you have an option for a gift certificate to my studio for the price of the earrings (sales not included) as a prize rather than the earrings. Even if you are female and want a different item from my studio, you may also select the gift certificate.

So let's do some reminiscing or some history research (Man, the Chicago Democratic Convention was over 42 years ago!) and have some fun!

Winner will be announced on Friday, April 1. What a better way to celebrate April Fool's Day? But the contest is no joke. The prize will be awarded.

New promotional video

Matt Nix from etsy did this for me. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUgzx7BFhBQ

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