Chrysalis Designs

I'm proud and pleased to share the unique and versatile work of Chrysalis Designs.

This weeks Featured Artisan is Chrysalis Designs - owner/designer is Regina McDonald. Gina also has a shop call T.A.I.S.I. on Madeitmyself. She does beautiful work and her T.A.I.S.I. shop 40% goes to the Refuge House in Florida.

You can find Chrysalis Designs at:

http://chrysalisdesigns.artfire.com
http://madeitmyself.com/user/chrysalisdesigns.aspx
http://www.narvla.com/bRegina-McDonald_b-_brChattahoochee-FL/products/127/
http://chrysalisdesigns.blogspot.com

You can also find her on Twitter and Facebook!

A sunflower on a dreary day...

Thanks so much to Creations With Heart for my blog award. So sweet! I'm passing one on to Anne from MadeForMeByOaklie who works tirelessly for crafters.

Had to share........

This little guy is cold in Massachusetts so I'm making him a sweater. Maybe he'd rather one of paper?!

Another wonderful seller.....

Sara from Creative Minds is this weeks Share the Love Featured Artisan
Shop URL
http://www.creativeminds2009.etsy.com
2nd Shop URL
http://www.CreativeMinds.artfire.com
Website URL
http://www.creative-minds.biz
Blog URL
http://www.creativemindscrafts.blogspot.com

Dumb.....!

I am always on the look out for new bases to convert into clocks. I often use plates like this one:

And I have made many with discarded CDs like these:


I've used trays and baskets as well. Two weeks ago DH & I were wandering in a "junk" store. Now it wasn't junk as in garbage, but just a bit of everything from art to lamps to dog food and spaghetti strainers. You never know what you'll find. I found wood plaques with great,whimsical pictures on them and said "Clocks". I bought 2 and almost immediately wished I got more since the price was more than great! Went home, made the clocks, listed and yes, sold immediately. So I thought to go back and get some more. Mind you when I was there the 1st time, there were dozens. This store is easily the size of a football field so I walked and walked and walked until I finally found 3, just 3 left and not the adorable ones I bought which are here:




The lesson in this story: When you see it, stock up!!!

Very pretty work...check it out!

This weeks featured artisan is Cathy - owner of Caty Ann's Creations. Cathy lives in NW Ohio. She has been creating jewelry for about 6 years for herself and family members. Each of her pieces are unique. Stop by and see them all! You can find Caty Ann's Creations here:

Artfire Shop - http://catyann.artfire.com
Ecrater Shop - http://.catyanns.ecrater.com
Zibbet Shop - http://.zibbet.com/catyann

Caty Ann's Blog - http://catyannscreations.blogspot.com

This weeks featured artisan is Tracy - owner of Braggin' Rights Bath. This is her new venue... wonderful yummy bath products..Tracy also has a shop called
Braggin' Rights filled with wonderful handmade gifts. You can find Tracy at:

MadeitMyself
Artfire
Etsy

She also has 2 blogs... Uses for Stuff Braggin Rights Finds

Stop by and see all her wonderful creations!!
She has a right to brag. Her items are wonderful.