Thursday, September 13, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
WELCOME TO BLOG PARTY SUNDAY! To view a list of wonderful handmade item blog features click the link below. The holidays are almost here, what better way to give a unique gift than a OOAK handmade item. Hope you enjoy browsing this list from ByYourHands.com
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/TheGypsyCottage/4959532/tan_sweater_and_ivory_lace_arm_warmers/handmade/accessories/gloves/arm_warmers
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Feature Artist - Shadow Dog Designs
Our feature artist is Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs your place to purchase unique, handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry! Catherine works with gemstones of all kinds and creates beautiful pieces of jewlery that will last a life-time. Her goal is to make OOAK jewelry that can be passed on to the next generation. A Shadow Dog Designs ArtFire shop was opened October 1, 2010. When I asked what her favorite pieces where she said,
"Each piece is like a kid and I hate to pick out a favorite, but one of the pieces I'm in love with right now is this pair of ethnic inspired earrings."
Here is what Catherine has to say about herself and Shadow Dog Designs:
Experiencing a life long love affair with Nature (am a self-professed "nature geek"), I am able to satisfy a strong desire to create by designing one-of-a-kind jewelry mainly using semi-precious stones and sterling or fine silver, but also polymer clay, Czech glass, Swarovski crystals, and, more recently, copper and lampwork beads. My Muse is Nature, and to be inspired, I just have to look out over the amazing desert landscape where my husband, my Shadow Puppy, Seamus, and I are privileged to live. My work is sold through galleries in Virginia, Texas and South Carolina, through art shows, home shows, Facebook and Flickr. I LOVE my ArtFire studio!
People always ask about my business name. It was named 12 years ago to honor our 3 (now, unfortunately, down to 1) rescue dogs who would "shadow" me everywhere and give me undying love, support, playfulness, dog smiles and dog kisses. I am an ardent supporter of adopting dogs from shelters and donate a percentage of my total sales to the local Humane Society.
She is a proud member of SRAJD (Self- Representing Artist Jewelry Designer) and the Las Cruces Bead Society. You can view more of her work on
Flickr-http://www.flickr.com/photos/shadowdogdesigns
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ShadowDogDesigns
and visit her studio at http://www.ShadowDogDesigns.Artfire.com
When you need a special piece of jewelry for yourself or a gift remember to check out her studio, as well as all the other beautiful handmade pieces on Artfire.com!
"Each piece is like a kid and I hate to pick out a favorite, but one of the pieces I'm in love with right now is this pair of ethnic inspired earrings."
Experiencing a life long love affair with Nature (am a self-professed "nature geek"), I am able to satisfy a strong desire to create by designing one-of-a-kind jewelry mainly using semi-precious stones and sterling or fine silver, but also polymer clay, Czech glass, Swarovski crystals, and, more recently, copper and lampwork beads. My Muse is Nature, and to be inspired, I just have to look out over the amazing desert landscape where my husband, my Shadow Puppy, Seamus, and I are privileged to live. My work is sold through galleries in Virginia, Texas and South Carolina, through art shows, home shows, Facebook and Flickr. I LOVE my ArtFire studio!
People always ask about my business name. It was named 12 years ago to honor our 3 (now, unfortunately, down to 1) rescue dogs who would "shadow" me everywhere and give me undying love, support, playfulness, dog smiles and dog kisses. I am an ardent supporter of adopting dogs from shelters and donate a percentage of my total sales to the local Humane Society.
She is a proud member of SRAJD (Self- Representing Artist Jewelry Designer) and the Las Cruces Bead Society. You can view more of her work on
Flickr-http://www.flickr.com/photos/shadowdogdesigns
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ShadowDogDesigns
and visit her studio at http://www.ShadowDogDesigns.Artfire.com
When you need a special piece of jewelry for yourself or a gift remember to check out her studio, as well as all the other beautiful handmade pieces on Artfire.com!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
We have just about recovered from the wind, rain and power outages from hurricane Issac. Thought I would post a picture of the Tangipahoa River near our house. The water was almost on the bridge and officials talked about closing all the bridges crossing the river. We were thankful they did not as we would have been isolated between the Tangipahoa & Bogue Chitta Rivers. 
Dawne & I have gotten in some work though. We have been working on a pile of new arm warmers and a couple purses. Here is a sneak peek at some of our work. They should be finished and listed in our studio at www.TheGypsyCottage.Artfire.com soon.
We would like to hear what you think, leave us a comment to let us know you were here!
Dawne & I have gotten in some work though. We have been working on a pile of new arm warmers and a couple purses. Here is a sneak peek at some of our work. They should be finished and listed in our studio at www.TheGypsyCottage.Artfire.com soon.
We would like to hear what you think, leave us a comment to let us know you were here!
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