Fired Up Ladies

Thanks to everyone for the fantastic support and entries into the Giveaway! I will be going though and getting all the entries ready this weekend and the winner will be announced on Monday.

Good Luck and have a great Halloween weekend!
Regina :o)

Inspirations

2011-10-26T16:11:00.001-04:00

When I exhibit my work at an art show I am always asked "How do you come up with your ideas?" I thought I would share the inspiration for my new Family Tree Ornament.

My Mom created this wonderful cross stitch family tree when I was little for my Grandmother. My Grandparents had 8 kids and MANY grand kids and LOTS of great grand kids. This cross stitch was huge and so ornate, the initials all in little hearts with the dates of the weddings, the kids initials and birth dates, leaves and texture of the bark and all. I remember it hanging in her living room for years and just looking at it as the grownups talked. It isn't the one shown but something like this.

Fast forward to today....

I made a goal for myself to create at least 1 new design every week. I am a night owl and work until 3 or 4 am most nights. So I am working away, starting to get tired, and ready to head to bed. In the back of my mind I have been trying to figure out a way to make a piece of jewelry for my mom, who really only like bracelets and rings, with all of her kids, grand kids, and great grand kids on it. There is only 25 names to be included! I mean how hard can that be right? lol I had just made a new Mom necklace with just the initials and thinking how to make a bracelet with just initials. Hmmm.

The family tree flashes through my mind, I grab a note pad and sketch it out (which I never do). Out comes a sheet of metal, the shears, and the stamps. One hour later - The Family Tree Ornament is made. And I love the way it has turned out!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84591471/family-tree-ornament-personalized

What has inspired you? I would love to hear some comments on your inspirations!

Regina :o)

Sale Starts Tomorrow

2011-10-25T15:01:00.001-04:00

The Early Bird Sale begins tomorrow Wed the 26th!

25% off at my ceramic Etsy shops -

www.firedupladiesbeads.etsy.com and www.firedupladies.etsy.com

coupon code: earlybird25

In addition to 25% off of your entire order you will receive a FREE SURPRISE BEAD with every order

(no minimum purchase required)

And

The first 5 customers who purchase $50 (after discount and before shipping) will receive a $20

gift certificate for a future purchase!

Wow! Don't miss out on such a great sale!

All of the wonderful Artisans that are participating in the Early Bird Sale and Giveaway are listed below. Just click on their picture and it will take you right to their shops and great sales.

There is still time to enter for the chance to win on each blog.

1. Melinda Orr

2. Kristi Bowman Design

3. MarlasMud

4. Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp

5. SueBeads

6. Starry Road Studio - ktotten

7. Artisan Accents by Staci Louise

8. Marsha Neal Studio

9. Regina Boger

10. Lisa Peters ART

A fantastic sale and giveaway!

2011-10-23T18:55:00.003-04:00

Early Bird Designers Sale and Giveaway

Wednesday Oct 26 - 28
www.firedupladiesbeads.com and www.firedupladies.etsy.com
25% off your entire purchase plus the first 5 customers that spend over $50 (after discount and before shipping) will receive a $20 gift certificate toward a future purchase! All customers will receive a FREE SURPRISE BEAD with every order (no minimum purchase required)
coupon code:earlybird25

As my blog giveaway I am giving away a $50 Gift Certificate good for either firedupladiesbeads.com or firedupladies.etsy.com.

Check out my previous post on How to enter the giveaway

For more chances to win some fantastic prizes please check out the other Artisans who are a part of the great Sale and Giveaway!

Melinda Orr ~

Melinda Orr Designs http://orrtec.blogspot.com/2011/10/550-giveaway-and-huge-handmade-sale-you.html

Karen Totten ~

Starry Road Studio http://starryroadstudio.blogspot.com/2011/10/early-bird-sale-and-giveaway.html?showComment=1319109142782#c6399968900460787172

Kristi Bowman~ Gruel

Kristi Bowman Design http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/10/sale-starts-today.html

Marla James ~

Marla's Mud Moments http://marlasmudmoments.blogspot.com/2011/10/please-join-in-our-huge-sale-and.html

Susan Kennedy ~

Sue Beads

http://suebeads.blogspot.com/2011/10/this-is-big.html

Marie~Noel Voyer Cramp ~

Skye Jewels http://skyejewels.blogspot.com/2011/10/early-bird-designer-sale-and-giveaway.html

Staci Louise Klinger Smith ~

Staci Louise Originals and Artisan Accents http://stacilouise.blogspot.com/2011/10/huge-giveaway-and-group-sale.html

Marsha Neal

Marsha Neal Studio http://marshanealstudio.blogspot.com/2011/10/early-bird-designer-sale-and-giveaway.html

Lisa Peters

Lisa Peters Arts

http://lisa-petersart.blogspot.com/2011/10/earlybird-deisgner-sales-event-giveaway.html

Hope to see your comments and enjoy the event!

Regina

Huge $450 + Give Away and Sale!

2011-10-21T15:20:00.006-04:00

Fired Up Ladies Beads is teaming up with this fantastic group of artisans to participate in this great event!

I am offering a $50 gift certificate to the lucky winner of all of these great prizes!
The gc will be good at www.firedupladiesbeads.com or www.firedupladies.etsy.com

Wednesday, Oct 26 through Friday, Oct 28

25% off of your total purchase at www.firedupladiesbeads.com or www.firedupladies.etsy.com. coupon code: Earlybird25

In addition the first 5 customers to spend $50 (after discount and before shipping) will receive a $20 gift certificate for a future purchase! All customers will receive a FREE SURPRISE BEAD with every order (no minimum purchase required)
Gotta love that!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to purchase unique one of a kind jewelry components at a discount.

How to enter the giveaway

here are the details

You can grab extra entries by:

You must be "following" the sites you comment on :-)

Leave a comment on this post for 1 entry
Follow me on Facebook www.facebook.com/firedupladies - leave another comment here that you shared for 2 entries

Comment on each participating designer's blog (one entry per blog)

Share this event on your blog and link back to this post -leave a comment here that you shared for 1 entry

Share this event on your facebook fan or personal page and link back to this post -leave another comment here that you shared for one entry

Tweet this event and share this url - leave another comment here that you shared for one entry

You must do a separate comment for each entry.

So you see...if you visit all the participating sites,

(click the follow button)

leave a comment on each

and share on your social sites you can get up to 10 entries...this gives you great odds!

http://orrtec.blogspot.com/2011/10/550-giveaway-and-huge-handmade-sale-you.html

Enjoy!

Regina

A fantastic giveaway!

2011-10-21T14:23:00.000-04:00

Just found this fantastic giveaway for $450 in total prices! Check it out and enter to win!

http://orrtec.blogspot.com/2011/10/550-giveaway-and-huge-handmade-sale-you.html

Enter to win!

2011-10-04T20:52:00.000-04:00

Enter to win a free pot in the Virtual Indie Craft Show hosted by IndieBizChicks. Go here to enter - http://indiebizchicks.com/wp/win-a-spot-in-the-virtual-indie-craft-fair/

$500 Apple Gift Card Giveaway!

2011-09-14T17:41:00.000-04:00

Indie Biz Chicks is having a great contest on their blog! Enter to Win A $500 Apple Gift Card! While you're there check out the rest of their site. It's full of great advice and tips for women running their own businesses.

I’m posting this to enter a contest offered by Cashier Live, a point of sale software company, at Indie Biz Chicks. Enter to win here: http://www.indiebizchicks.com/wp/win-an-apple-giftcard/

Mother Knows Best

2010-01-14T09:20:00.001-05:00

I know it has been awhile since my last post and I really have no excuses to offer except I'm just lazy sometimes. I have the best of intentions but they don't always come to be. LOL Sometimes I have to wonder how the heck do I ever get enough jewelry made to sell! All my life I never had much "stick to it", until I found books in the eighth grade. Then I never went anywhere without one in my hand (even the bathroom!) It was like an extension of my arm. Since then I have read 1000's of books and still am very passionate about reading today. I would read all the time even now if I could.

In my late twenties I did find that I enjoyed making jewelry and that I could "stick with it". That is how I ended up where I am today, a fulltime artist. I, unfortunately have some very bad habits that need to be broken! One of them is that when I'm not selling I do not like to create. Another being if it doesn't take off in a short time I don't pursue it. Again, no stick to it!

I have the best role model in my life and that is my mother. My mother does know best. She is an artist and she is a working and creating machine. From the time she gets up til the time she goes to bed she is working and producing. I need to take a lesson! It isn't the amount of work that is really what needs to be learned but the passion that she puts into each and everything she works on. I have said to her that I am so lazy next to her, because I am not creating when I know I should be,etc. But she tells me that it isn't that she is so driven to work but that she LOVES what she does. It is who she is, an artist.

I am becoming an artist. It is not always an instant manifestation, but for me it is a gradual awakening. I am now developing into the artist that I want to be. I know that I will never be as driven as my mother is, as that is just not me, but I know that as I grow older the desire is developing more and I will be who I am ment to be.
Regina

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

2009-12-25T03:48:00.000-05:00

I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

Here's to Santa bringing all that you want and desire. Have a wonderful day.

I also wanted to say Happy Birthday, Jesus!

God Bless on this most special of days!

Regina

Trade-A-Holics $10 Sale This Weekend!

2009-11-19T15:41:00.003-05:00

>>>>>>>> This Weekend Only <<<<<<<<

Trade-A-Holics Team $10 Sale!!! I am having a BLOWOUT SALE!!! All Holiday Earrings are $10 this weekend, regularly $12. All previously on sale items are now $10 and under! Up to 90% off! I need to clear my shop for new pieces to come in!

Happy Shopping!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/artrageousclay?section_id=6577120

For other great deals just search "trade 10".

2009-11-18T00:52:00.001-05:00

My Mom has opened an Etsy shop!

I am so excited that she is finally on the web! She is so talented.

I draw all my inspiration from her and get all my artistic ability from her.

She does fabulous paintings. Please visit her shop! www.ejeanbogerfinearts.etsy.com

Here are a few of her great watercolors!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34672831

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34673125

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34681595

Make A Banner Using Power Point

2009-11-17T19:45:00.001-05:00

You can see the banners I just designed at - http://www.firedupladies.etsy.com/ http://www.artrageousclay.etsy.com/ http://www.ejeanbogerfinearts.etsy.com/

I just saw that you could make a banner in Power Point. As I have never used power point before I searched through out the forum threads and took from several posts, so thought I would combine all my steps into one place.

1. Go to Design tab. Click on page setup (located in left hand corner).

2. Enter Width as 27 inches and Height as 3.55 inches. Press ok.

3. Right click (outside of text boxes). Choose format background. I chose to use solid fill. But if you go to picture you can load any type of background you have. Hint - If you go to the paint program under accessories, (and have a scanner) you can scan any type of scrapbook paper and save in jpeg. This works well as a great background which you can retrieve by choosing picture.

4. Go to the Insert Tab. Chose picture to put in your pictures. Download picture(s) and move to desired place.

5. Go to Home Tab. Click on text box. I typed my shop name, font size, and the went to font type. Your font will change to each one of the different fonts you highlight, so you can preview them. I then changed

the color of the font. Hint - I used font size 150 (by typing in the size) and used bold, even though I thought it was a little blurry. Once I uploaded the banner I found I needed it bold to show up (and it wasn't blurry).

6. I then added the tag line by clicking on the second text box. I changed the font type, font size (70), and the color.

7. Once satisfied, I saved the finished banner in PNG. You can also save in JPEG. Hint - I found that when I saved, it asked if I wanted to export the slide so I clicked every slide. This is the only way that I could get it to save right.

I then downloaded to Etsy and voila! My new banner. I hope that this helps!

If you have any other hints to add, I would appreciate it!

2009-11-12T01:14:00.000-05:00

I've been included in a Treasury West Treasury!

It was curated by HeartsaBustin and is entitled MoonLight Sonata.

Thanks so much HeartsaBustin!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=75117

Her lovely shop can be seen here - http://www.heartsabustin.etsy.com/

Wordless Wednesday

2009-11-11T19:40:00.000-05:00

mandinka.etsy.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/mandinka

2009-11-06T15:12:00.000-05:00

One of my Heart Beads is a necklace created by Ellen Clark.

Thanks so much, Ellen!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-11-04T23:55:00.001-05:00

Misspottery.etsy.com

Trio of Stoneware Candle Holders

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29389790

Wordless Wednesday

2009-10-28T15:03:00.001-04:00

Madart.etsy.com

MADART 8x10 PRINT Abstract Fine ART Modern - HEART - SIGNATURE Style - 100 percent to Charity - HOPE

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31314063

2009-10-24T11:23:00.001-04:00

Happy Saturday!

I am finally getting to setup my work space in Florida. WooHoo! I am cleaning and organizing, 2 of the things I hate the most! My style off cleaning is throw it in a box and I will get to it later (Ya, right!) I always put off cleaning until the VERY LAST MINUTE! I have good intensions to work 20 minutes a day and get it done but I just keep putting it off.

I haven’t been totally slacking in the last 3 weeks. I have been working on my Etsy shops www.artrageousclay.etsy.com and www.firedupladies.etsy.com. I finally have enough pieces in FiredUpLadies to have 2 pages! I have also been playing with my pictures so I would love to hear any comments and critiques regarding them.

My newest listing in www.firedupladies.etsy.com is this Reversible Necklace -

Woodland Forest Reversible Ceramic Pearl Necklace

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33167035

And the matching earrings.

Sterling Silver Pearl Earrings

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33167832

Thanks for taking the to read a little of my ramblings! I really appreciate it!

Regina

Wordless Wednesday

2009-10-21T01:31:00.000-04:00

PurseWorks.etsy.com

Scarlet...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29169612

krakenmosaics.etsy.com

SPACE CASE - Stained Glass Cosmic High Heel Mosaic Shoe Sculpture

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15521269

MarieCristine.etsy.com

TUTORIAL Egyptian Coil Tutorial

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32521206

JoanMillerPorcelain.etsy.com

Mermaid and Sea Creatures Bead

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30621493

Which of these are your favorites?

2009-10-20T12:05:00.001-04:00

I am a nut when it come to christmas. My house has no fewer than 10 Christmas Trees! They all have a theme, Penguins, Cowboy, Wild Animals, Carton/Disney, Snowman, Angel, etc. I love Christams and have found it hard to find jewelry that really made me say wow. So I decided to design my own Holiday Jewelry Collection. My newest member of the collection is this adorable Penguin. He is a Reversible Pendant and has a snowflake on the otherside.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32944929

I think He is adorable! What do you think?

2009-10-20T09:56:00.000-04:00

Enter for your chance to win my Christmas Tree Earrings!

This is open to US and Canada,

now thru Nov. 1.

http://shopbyhand.blogspot.com/2009/10/handmade-ceramic-christmas-tree.html

2009-10-15T12:49:00.001-04:00

Another New piece at http://www.firedupladies.etsy.com/

Reversible Ceramic Pendant

This piece is part of my Reversible Pendant Series. Each one of the pieces in this series are one of a kind and I will never have another just like it. I wanted to make something fun and different, so the Reversible Pendant was born! A piece that is both elegant and fun with an unexpected surprise on the other side.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32659533

2009-10-15T10:50:00.000-04:00

New to http://www.firedupladies.etsy.com/!

Reversible Ceramic Necklace

*Adjustable necklace cord 18 - 20 inches (45.72 - 50.8 centimeters) in length

*The face is a soft pink in color with rosy cheeks. It is peeking out of deep purple surroundings and has gold accents. There is a lovely layered heart in peach and red. The reverse side has a wonderful lavender rose with a gold accented dragonfly.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32651508

Wordless Wednesdays

2009-10-14T17:32:00.003-04:00

I am going to start a new type of post on Wednesdays. Wordless Wednesdays! Wordless Wednesdays will be of a picture or pictures of handmade items that I have found and liked. The pictures will be clickable as the link to the description and I will have the shop name as a link also. I hope you like them! I would love to see your comments, too!

Strangeling - The Art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith

www.strangeling.etsy.com

2009-09-22T17:06:00.002-04:00

Hi there!

Just started my twitter account today! I am learning the ropes of twitter, but I found this great blog post by FreshPaper thru an Etsy thread. Without this I would have never got going!

You can follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/firedupladies.

I can see that this is going to be addicting!

I am packing up my studio today. I'm going to Florida for the fall and spring so I can do Art Shows every weekend. My 3 kids are already down there and in school. My Dad is down with them so that I could finish up My shows in the north. Thank God for wonderful parents! I have 2 of the best!

Have a great Day!

My 2nd Shop Is Now Open!

2009-09-17T13:37:00.003-04:00

Hello to everyone!

I am so excited! I just got my second shop up and running!

It is http://www.firedupladies.etsy.com/ .

I am listing my finished jewelry in this shop.

I felt like I wanted to keep the beads, etc. separate from my larger pieces.

Come take a look and tell me what you think.

Remeber I just started listing 2 days ago so only have 8 items as of now.

I am going to list a few more later today though.

Have a great weekend!

(click on the picture for a full description)

Trade-A-Holics $5 Team Sale This Weekend!

2009-09-17T13:28:00.004-04:00

Just wanted to let you all know about the team sale going on this weekend! I know that there have been over 85 shops who have signed up to do the sale, including me. It should be great so, search for "trade5" and see what great finds there are.

Have a great weekend!

Regina

Free World Wide Shipping this Weekend!

2009-09-11T13:51:00.002-04:00

Wahoo!

I've been included in a Gift Guide! Free Worldwide Shipping this weekend, Sept. 11-13.

I am also including a free heart pendant with every purchase! I am also offering the free shipping on anything purchased through my website.

www.artrageousclay.etsy.com

www.firedupladies.weebly.com

I am so excited to be included in the gift guide! Bonus, Etsy Admin liked my photos enough to include me!

All the pieces in my Etsy store have free shipping on the listing.

If you purchase through the website, I will refund shipping charges through Paypal once payment has cleared.

Included In a Treasury!

2009-09-03T20:09:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone!

I have been featured in a treasury!

It was created by www.jelisedesigns.etsy.com and is titled

"Fall...In Love"

(click on the title to see the treasury)

Thank You JeliseDesigns for including me!

Facebook Fan Page is up and running!

2009-08-31T16:37:00.004-04:00

I never thought I was going to get the darn thing to work for me! I have played with this fan page for weeks now off and on. I have pulled clumps of my hair out, banged my head against the wall, and generally questioned my sanity trying to make it work for me!

I finally figured out how to get the fan page working and then came the next hurdle! Putting my Etsy mini onto the page!

I don't think FaceBook could have made it more difficult!

I finally succeeded in getting the mini onto my fan page! What a relief! I can now sit back and wait for all those bald spots to fill back in!

I hope that you'll have more luck then me with facebook!

Good Luck!

Just Listed

2009-08-26T22:42:00.004-04:00

Some of my newest listings!

(click on the picture to see the full description)

This is a fabulous focal piece.

It has a great plum color with blue accents

This is a piece is so beautiful! The face is so intriging.

One of my favorite colors, turquoise!

A must have for a holiday earring collection!

These are so adorable, I can't wait to wear them!

Thanks so much for taking the time to look!

Regina

Home Again!

2009-08-26T00:14:00.002-04:00

I'm home again after participating had in Trails West located in St Joe, MO. I won 1st place in crafts! I am so happy! What perfect weather this last weekend. I just couldn't believe it was August. It was in the low 70's and breezy. I even had to wear a jacket!

My mom is doing great! She had a kidney stone that broke up and was easily passed so all is well, again.

I am off to York, PA for this coming weekend. I know, what was I thinking when I was scheduling this year? Your guess is as good as mine! lol

Hope everyone is doing well. Be blessed!
Regina

Trade-A-Holics Etsy Team

2009-08-21T10:56:00.006-04:00

Hi everyone!

I just spent last evening learning about trading on Etsy! There was a Trade Frenzy that I went to check out and was hooked. I started looking thru all the shops listed and started to think about Christmas, and thought "What a great idea!"

So off I went and I made 3 trades! What a great way to share my product and get it out to people. I also got 3 Christmas or Birthday (the dreaded birthdays at Christmas time!) presents for both of my daughters!

I traded with http://www.blingismything.etsy.com/ for bottle cap jewelry, http://www.firstlightglass.etsy.com/ for fused glass pendants, and http://www.thoughtfulexpression.etsy.com/ for earrings.

I also joined the TradeAHolics Etsy Team. If you are interested in maybe getting your name out there and meeting some other great Etsians, you might want to consider joining. This is a blog that will give you information about the team. http://www.tradeaholics.ning.com/

Hope to see all of you on the trading list!

Regina

2009-08-20T10:45:00.002-04:00

I am traveling right now to do art shows and just wanted to tell about my fun week. I did an art show last weekend in Michigan City and my family came up and we went to the Blue Chip Casino in the evening. I had a great time on Saturday night and left with an extra $40! Sunday after the show I went back and lost all my winnings. BOO! I just didn't know when to stop.

I'm traveling with my mom and we are now in St. Joe, MO. Since we've gotten here my mom has been to the ER 2 times. Once for a UTI and yesterday for a kidney stone. Didn't expect to spend hours in the ER waiting room but what can you do. I am now off to set up the next art show so I hope the weekend will turn out great after such a crappy week!

Brand New Blog Layout!

2009-08-19T14:51:00.003-04:00

I just found this fabulous site that helps to change the layout of your blog. I have always wanted to use all that dead space on either side of the page and could never figure out how. Now I have! It also has some other great infomation regarding blogs. It is www.lawnydesigns.com. Hope this helps you like it helped me!

2009-08-13T13:32:00.007-04:00

Hi everyone,

I just got back from a working vacation, and I had a lovely time. My kids and I went to Minneapolis, MN for the Loring Park Art Festival and decided to spend a few extra days at The Mall Of America.

If you are a shopper like me, this is the place to be! What a fun few days! The mall is one of the largest in the US and has 4 floors. 3 of those floors are shopping and restaurants, while the 4th has a movie theatre and more restaurants. The mall has an amusement park in the center, an underground aquarium, and a miniature golf course. Fun for the kids as well as the adults!

The first day was the day to look around and shop. We went to stores like Best Buy, Marshalls, Barnes and Nobles, and a bead store that are not your typical fare for indoor malls. We found all of our back to school clothes all in one place, and all on sale, too!

The food is plentiful and varied. It has 2 full food courts along with a multitude of restaurants. Some of them are Rainforest Cafe, Bubba Gump's Shrimp Co., Famous Dave's BBQ, and Ruby Tuedays to name just a few. We enjoyed going more casual with Long John Silvers, ourselves.

The second day was the fun day, and the kids loved it! We bought all you could ride wrist bands and rode rides for the whole day. The park is amazing when you think that it is indoors and has a 4 story limit. It has 3 roller coasters, bumper cars, the log ride, swings, and so many more. It was fun for young and old. And the best thing was the lines weren't all that long! I think the longest that we waited was 10 minutes! The park stayed open til 10pm so we had plenty of time to do all we wanted.

This was the funnest mall that we have ever been to! Even my 16 year old son enjoyed going and had no lack of good things to say!

If you are ever in the Minnesota area I highly recommend taking a trip to The Mall Of America!

New Holiday Line!!!

2009-07-29T16:36:00.005-04:00

Hurray!

I finally have some of my new holiday line finished!

What a relief! I just listed my great new earrings and will hopefully get a few of the reversible pendants on tomorrow.

Pumpkin Ceramic Earrings

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28517798

Poinsettia Ceramic Earrings

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28521750

Ghost Ceramic Earrings

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28520271

Snowman Ceramic Earrings
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=28519315

Christmas Tree Ceramic Earrings
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=28520907

I hope you all have enjoyed looking and have a great day!

Regina

2009-07-14T01:49:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone!

It's been a while since my last post. I've been so busy with making product, doing shows, and driving that I just haven't had the time. I just came home from Rochester,NY and will be setting up in Ann Arbor, MI later today. Things are just a little crazy right now!

I wanted to show my newest line! I am so excited about it. I think they have turned out to be fantastic!

Reversible Pendants!

This is the front.

This is the back.

This is the front.

This is the back.

I really love these pieces! I would love to know what you think. Please feel free to leave a comment!

You can find these and a few others on my website. http://firedupladies.weebly.com/reversible-pendants.html

I hope you all are doing well!

Finally, I Have Internet!

2009-06-17T23:15:00.006-04:00

Hi Everyone!

I finally have my house wired for wireless internet! After weeks of frustration with internet problems, I will finally be able to connect at any time!

It has been awhile since I have been able to make a new post on the blog here, so I wanted to show one of my newest designs.

I just did this new design. This is the front side of the necklace.

And this is the back side of the necklace. The face pieces are reversible! I think that this is a fantastic design!

I hope you all are doing great and all is well.

2009-06-03T15:22:00.003-04:00

New Items Available On Etsy!

http://www.artrageousclay.etsy.com/

Wild Woman Ceramic Pin

This Wild Woman Pin is a must have in any collection! I hand craft each piece out of a high fire paper clay. The paper clay makes the bead light and sturdy. (Not nearly as heavy as you think!) Not a lot of breakage with this ceramic piece!

I first created the fabulous dress bead to create a sense of movement. I then wire wrapped the pin in one length of wire to create the legs, arms, and the hair. I finished with twisting the hair and shaping it and included the seed beads on the arms and legs.

It looks great on a lapel or as an adornment on a hat. I have also had some use the pin on their screen door. Just pin it thru the screen and you'll never forget that it is there again!

The piece is 5 inches (12.7 centimeter) in height and 1 1/2 inches (3.81 centimeter)in width.It is white and orange in color with Brass colored wire and silver lined clear glass beads.

The ceramic beads are on a kilt type pin. The pin is wired straight thru the beads, making it impossible for the pin back to come off.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25668245

Gold Heart Ceramic Earrings

These Heart Earrings are a must have for any earring colletion!

I hand craft each piece out of a high fire paper clay. The paper clay makes the hearts light and sturdy. (Not nearly as heavy as you think!) Not a lot of breakage with these ceramic pieces!

The hearts are 1 3/4 inches (4.445 centimeter) in height and 1 1/8 inches (2.8575 centimeter) in width.

They are a fantastic antique gold in color with a metalic type sheen to them.They dangle 2 1/8 inches (5.3975 centimeter) from Sterling Silver french wires.

They will come with a small rubber stopper. Sterling Silver leverbacks are available ($3.00). Please convo with details.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25588169

Emerald Green Ceramic Heart Necklace

The piece is a heart that is 1 1/4 inches (3.175 centimeter)in height and 1 1/2 inches (3.81 centimeter) in width.It is emerald green and cream in color with white accents.

The heart is 2 sided, one with a smooth finish and the other with a great pattern. It is 17 inches (43.18 centimeter)in length. A fantastic length to sit right in the opening of any type of shirt!

This is not a choker!

It is made with Hematite beads and glass seed beads. It had a special silk finished rubber tubing in black that is a great finish to this casual necklace. The necklace is finished with a lobster claw clasp.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25587310

2009-06-03T15:16:00.002-04:00

I've been busy! I'm preparing for a big show, Pittsburg's Three River Festival. I am in the first 5 day section of the 11 day show.

I had a nice show in Louisville, KY. It was located at The Summit and had perfect weather.

Off to work some more. I'm leaving in the morning. Hope everyone hasa great weekend!

Busy Thursday

2009-05-28T15:05:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone!

I've been really busy the last few days! I am working to get ready for my summer shows. I'm so excited! I got off the wait list for Ann Arbor Art Show! I am in the Fourth Street Section and I can hardly wait. This is one of the biggest shows in the US. It has 5 or 6 shows all running together in downtown Ann Arbor, MI. There is well over 1000 booths! This is something that I have been waiting for for several years!

As I have told you before I have some new rings and bracelets. They are turning out FANTASTIC! I LOVE them! It is so exciting to create something new and to be so thrilled with the way it's looking. (pictures were posted on my May 11 post.)

I am off to Louisville, KY this weekend. It is a 5 hour drive so not all that far away for me.

I hope evryone is doing well and has a blessed day!

Back in Toledo Again!

2009-05-25T19:03:00.003-04:00

Hi to Everyone!

It has been awhile since my last post. I have been traveling and doing artshows so I have just returned home. I was in Hilton Head Island this last weekend and boy did the weather not cooperate! It was raining, cloudy, and yuck the couple of days that I was there. Thank you so much to the great people that I have met and who have purchased from me. One of the great people that I met at Hilton Head is also a fellow Etsian! She has some beautiful work shown at http://www.rosecreekcottage.etsy.com/.

My summer has filled up with shows! I will be traveling to many new and different areas this year! I will be busy, busy, busy!

I just received some fabulous sterling wire from http://www.lannasjewlry.etsy.com/. It will finish my new rings in great style! And not expensive for sterling either!

Have a Great Memorial Day! Be Blessed!

2009-05-17T20:19:00.003-04:00

Just got done with Wilkes Barre art show. I had a good show and I won First Place in Fine Craft! So I am extremely happy! It was good to see that the economy might finally be coming back around. We could really use a good summer. Hope everyone had as good a weekend as I did!

2009-05-15T22:43:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone!

I just thought I would stop in and write a little.

I am in Wilkes-Barre, PA for the Arts Fiesta. It was beautiful weather today, so The crowds were good size. Tomorrow has rain chances so those can stay away!
Wanted to also tell you about this great little onesie that i just received! It is made by a great Etsian by the name of PrincessDoodleBeans. Go check out her fun shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6192257
Hope everyone has a great weekend! Be blessed!

2009-05-11T22:25:00.004-04:00

Some Brand New Work Just Coming Out Of The Kiln!

I just couldn't wait to share!

New rings! How exciting! The ring shank is all one piece not just glued on!

What a fabulous piece! I was so excited when I openned the kiln to find these treasures!

Brand new bracelets!
All one piece attached through the permanant wires that go through
the kiln! Just have to figure out the clasp now!

Wow! One of my favorites! I love the multiple pieces.

Please let me know what you think. I always enjoy your input. I am constantly experimenting an working to create new designs.

Have a great night.

2009-05-08T12:13:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone,

I thought I would take a break and blog a little. I am packing to go back to Ohio. I am leaving from Florida tomorrow. Heading home to Toledo to drop of my cat and pick up my mom. I have an artshow in Wilkes Barre, PA that I am setting up for on Wednesday. So lots of driving in the next several days! Busy, Busy, Busy!

It is going to be a few days before I am able to find the time (and internet) to blog again. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

I also wanted to show my newest face earrings, I think they are adorable!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24778838

New Listing

2009-05-07T16:41:00.002-04:00

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24717292

Are you searching for a spectacular Center piece? Well here it is! I hand craft each piece out of a high fire paper clay. The paper clay makes the bead lite and sturdy. (Not nearly as heavy as you think!) Not a lot of breakage with this ceramic piece! All of my Portrait Bead Series are one of a kind beads. I will not make another like it. So you won't meet your self walking down the street. It will look great in your next project! This is a great center piece for those with metal allergies!

The piece is a heart that is 2 inches (5.08 centimeter)in height and 1 3/4 inches (4.445 centimeter) in width. It is a emerald green in color with cream and yellow accents.

It has a horizontal hole 1 to 2 mm and can come on a waxed cotton cord with a lobster claw clasp in any length ($4, available in many colors)! Convo me with details.

I’ve previously matched these beads with this coloring - Hematite beads or Clear Crystal Quartz beads. I have included a picture with matching bead selections (not included in listing).

Thanks for looking!
Convo Me if you have any questions.

By the way - The lights reflect on the piece because of the glossy finish of the glaze that is on the bead. The picture doesn't do them justice!

2009-05-06T21:59:00.005-04:00

New Listing on Etsy!

This is a necklace that should be in your collection! I hand craft each piece out of a high fire paper clay. The paper clay makes the bead light and sturdy. (Not nearly as heavy as you think!) Not a lot of breakage with this ceramic piece! All of my Portrait Bead Series are one of a kind beads. I will not make another like it. So you won't meet your self walking down the street.The piece is a heart that is 2 1/4 inches (5.715 centimeter)in height and 1 7/8 inches (4.762 5 centimeter) in width.It is purple and cream in color with blue accents.The heart is 2 sided, one with a smooth finish and the other with a great pattern. It is on a waxed cotton cord that is 19 inches (48.26 centimeter)in length. It is made with 2 8mm Swarovski Crystals and finished with a lobster claw clasp.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24694135

I am Featured!

2009-05-04T07:58:00.001-04:00

I am featured on www.etsyprofiles.blogspot.com today!

New Find!

2009-05-04T07:20:00.001-04:00

100 free busines cards from Market Splash and includes free shipping! You can also download your own image.

http://www.marketsplash.com/res/business-cards-search.html?eprcd=MS11100FreeCards

I hope it helps!

2009-05-03T22:53:00.002-04:00

I just wanted to tell of some of my triumphs this weekend!

I am being featured in a blog for the first time! It is tomorrow, Monday May 4. I am being featured on www.etsyprofiles.blogspot.com. Come take a look and learn a little more about me and many other great etsy sellers.

I am in 2 Treasuries! Thank you both OneClayBead and HeartsaBustin! The links are below:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=56039
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=55946
You can take a look at their great shops at www.oneclaybead.etsy.com and www.heartsabustin.etsy.com.

I also received a award this weekend at Art in The Park in Brooksville,FL. 3rd place in fine craft. I am very happy and excited.

I am having many good things happen to me and now it is time for the sales to follow! lol :0)

Have a spectacular week!

2009-05-01T09:28:00.007-04:00

I'm working on getting ready to leave and setup an artshow. I'm going to be in Brooksville this weekend. The weather is supposed to cooperate! Nice and sunny with no rain (and not TOO hot). It's in a nice park around a pond so there is shade! ptl So thats a good thing.

I've not made a sale on Etsy for 21 days!:( I'm not sure what's going on! I know that I've only been on since the first of April, but I was hoping for a little more response. I did have a sale in 2 days (Thank You, Shanon!). Once she received the piece she came back and bought 7 more pieces! But from then on I haven't done anything! I just feel like I'm sitting here and not getting much response. I guess I just keep pressing on and don't give up! Just keep listing new items and the will come. Remember the Kevin Costner movie "Field of Dreams" about the baseball diamond "create it and they will come"? I think that is my new modo "List it and they will come!" Thanks for reading, just needed a minute to vent! lol

I did have some exciting news just recently! I'm to be featured on a blog! It will be on Monday May 4! The blog is about etsyprofiles. They have also linked one of my pieces as an etsy fav. So that is good. Here's the link ifyou would like to check it out. http://etsyprofiles.blogspot.com/
Well have to go for now.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Remember - LIST IT AND THEY WILL COME!

Regina

fyi - this spacing thing is driving me batty! Sometimes my paragraphs show and othertimes they don't! If anyone can help PLEASE let me know! I'm pulling my hair out!

My Newest Creations!

2009-05-01T08:48:00.004-04:00

Causual But Elegant

spectacular with jeans!

My New Biwa Pearls - aren't they fabulous!

Another casual necklace but fully beaded.
Can be dreesed down with jeans or dressed up on that special occasion!

AND --- Something Funky! I love this necklace with the multiple

faces. I had a lot of fun creating it and the faces are on both side!

There is no wrong way to put this one on! I love that!

2009-04-30T09:32:00.010-04:00

Good Morning! I'm having some wifi issues this morning, what a pain in my rear end!

I've just started in the Etsy chat rooms (last 2 days) and am really enjoying it. Thanks to all of you who are so nice and friendly. You really make me feel welcome! The only problem I have with it is that it is ADDICTING and I've gotten no work done!

I am in a new treasury. Thanks so much to Vaisto for including my "little angel"! You can find her wonder clothing and accesories at http://www.vaisto.etsy.com/ . Come take a look at the treasury, here's the link > http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=52146

I'm finding a lot of great tips in the forums. Here is one that I found yesterday.
100 Free Business Cards (shiping is free too!) from MarketSplash. It is a HP company. AND the best part is you can create your own card with your logo on it for FREE, too! Here's the link >
http://www.marketsplash.com/res/business-cards-search.html?eprcd=MS11100FreeCards
Thank you for the great info my fellow Etsians!

Well I am off for now, have to make myself work a little! lol

Regina

fyi - this spacing thing is driving me batty! Sometimes my paragraphs show and othertimes they don't! If anyone can help PLEASE let me know! I'm pulling my hair out!

Tuesday Triumphs!

2009-04-28T14:04:00.007-04:00

I just listed a few new necklaces! I'm including the links below so come take a look.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24296693

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24295901

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24285091

I'm also working on some new necklace designs. I just bought some FABULOUS biwa pearls from ebay. I'm stretching myself trying to figure out how to incorporate them in my designs! I'm always looking for new ways to create.

Another new item I'm working on is RINGS! I love rings and I've made them before, but not like this! They are going to be face rings this time! They are turning out GREAT! I can't wait until they are finished.

I also just received some wire from www.windspirit.etsy.com that I'm excited about. I am trying aluminum wire for the first time! It is so light weight, I can't believe it! I made a wire test ring last night about 11 o'clock and have been wearing it ever since. So far so good! I haven't turned green and it's very easy to wear. (btw - I eat metal like crazy and turn green within an hour!) Go check out windspirit if you would like some wire that won't break the bank!

Bye for now!

Regina

Sundays Sermons

2009-04-26T16:26:00.003-04:00

Just Kidding! I thought it was catchy, so here's my sermon!

For the first time yesterday I left an artshow a day early! I packed up and left on saturday at closing time. I just couldn't take anymore! How much disinterest can one person endure? I think I found out! The artists who had exhibited there before were all disappointed in the show. They thought attendance was down by 2/3. I'm so diappointed as this is the only way that I support my family. I guess the economy is talking!

I'm trying many new and interesting avenues to sell!

I've submitted work to many of the different free advertising sites.

So I'm not just sitting on my duff and expecting it to roll in.

I know, I know things can only get better! That is exactly what I am looking forward to!

I have a fullshow schedule for the summer and I am still on the waitlist of several others so things can only go up from here!

If you would like to know where I'll be this summer I've included a link.

http://firedupladies.weebly.com/show-schedule.html

Hope everyone has a spectacular Sunday! I'm off to work!

Thursdays Thoughts

2009-04-23T21:34:00.003-04:00

My Thursday Thoughts:

I have been thinking today (I know that can be dangerous! lol) about being frustrated.

I know that I was greatly blessed with a sale right after I stared my shop. And she loved my bead so much she bought more. The problem is, Nobody else has really seemed all that interested.

My question to myself has been, is it worth all the time that I have been spending? Should I keep going? Does anyone really want what I make here on Etsy?

It has been a very introspective day!

My answer to myself has been - Don't give up. Keep pressing on and all the time and effort that I am putting in will pay off. Surely there are people out there who will buy what I am creating!

Sometimes I have to give myself a pep talk! How about you?

I did have 2 wonderful compliments! I was included in 2 treasuries!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=54177

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=51566

Well that is all for now. Have a great night!

Regina

Wednesdays Weading

2009-04-22T12:24:00.002-04:00

I just created my first Etsy treasury! I am so excited! I missed one yesterday on the treasury west because I didn't know what I was doing! lol So I tried again today and it worked.

My treasury is titled "Earthy Elegant MUD".

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=54054

Come check it out and them tell me what you think.

I've also listed several new items on etsy since Monday.

http://www.artrageousclay.etsy.com/

Free Promotion Links

2009-04-22T11:34:00.002-04:00

I been spending A LOT of time on the forums on Etsy in the last week or so. (I know I should be working, but.) ;0) I have found some great information out there. I wanted to let you know a few things that I've seen and have found very helpful. For self promotion I have found a few new (and free) sites that I thought were interesting.

1) www.craftgawker.com

you submit a photo,description, and link and they review it

and then post it to their website. I showed over several hits off of 1 picture!

2)http://tr.im/HandmadeDirectory

you can link your etsy site, blog, twitter, etc. sites

to it so that your page rank in search engines can increase

3) www.myshoppingconnection.com/indiespotting

this one you can submit up to 2 items per month.

I also found a few articles that I thought were VERY helpful.

1)www.lilacpop.blogspot.com

Lilacs Tuesday post was about making your shop successful

It is a font of infomation! How to help your shop be seen better by search

enginges thru meta tags etc. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Here's the link

http://lilacpop.blogspot.com/2009/04/really-useful-information-to-make-your.html

2) www.the6oclockstitch.blogspot.com

"Promote Your Etsy Shop: part 1"

I found this informational and it has a lot of links to help.

Here's the link

http://the6oclockstitch.blogspot.com/2009/03/promote-your-etsy-shop-part-1.html

Here's the link to part 2

http://the6oclockstitch.blogspot.com/2009/03/promote-your-etsy-shop-part-2.html

These are just a few of my finds. As I sift thru them I will be blogging about more. If you have any finds that you would like to share, please let me know!

What's New

2009-04-21T01:01:00.001-04:00

Good Evening!

I've been listing some new items on my

esty site. I've listed a few of my reversible pendants

for the first time! I hope that you enjoy them as

much as I do. I would love for my pieces to

find a new loving home!

Here's a link to the pendant pictured above.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23958383

I would love to hear what you all think, please let me know.

Be Blessed

Finally Home

2009-04-20T02:59:00.002-04:00

I just got home from the Delray Affair show. I think the economy is really effecting the art community! Not many people looking OR buying!

:( :(

I will be listing many new items in my etsy bead shop starting tomorrow ( Monday morning), so check in soon. www.artrageousclay.etsy.com

Have a good night,

Regina

Sunny Wednesday

2009-04-15T23:06:00.000-04:00

I've had an idea percolating and brewing for awhile. I have finally gotten it to come about. I am now making all of my new pendants reversible, also! I am so excited! It's taken a lot of trial and error but now it is in the making. As I am Florida and my kiln is in Ohio it won't be until the end of May that I will first have them out. It is so rewarding to have an idea come to life! And work!)

I'm preparing for an art show this weekend in Delray Beach, FL, The Delray Affair. This will be my first time at this show but it is HUGE, with over 600 exhibitors! I am counting my blessings getting a booth on Atlantic Ave, booth #367. The only thing that I am not looking forward to is the 5 am setup on Friday:( It's not so bad once you get started, right?

I've been out on the beach with the kids all day relaxing and having fun. We are all a little on the overdone side and feeling a little warm. I think it is time for some aloe!

Be Blessed!

Regina

Hello on Monday!

2009-04-13T19:29:00.000-04:00

Happy Monday to all.

I've had a busy day. With the kids on spring break, we went canoeing, swimming and putt putt golfing today. Tomorrow we are going to Daytona Beach. So haven't been working much. I guess some fun time is allowed!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Be blessed,

Regina

It's a good day!

2009-04-12T10:45:00.000-04:00

Happy Easter!

I opened my email this morning and had 2 nice suprises!

I've been invited to be a member of the Etsy MUDD team.

I've also been included in a treasury. here's the link http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=51859

It's nice to be loved!

Got to go for now.

My kids are on Spring Break, so I have a busy week ahead.

Be Blessed,

Regina

New Pieces Listed On My Website!

2009-04-11T15:13:00.001-04:00

Happy Easter to everyone!

I've just created a new page on my website! I've added some of my beaded necklaces. Since each is one of a kind it has taken me a while to create them and get them on there.

I've included a couple of pictures to wet your appetite!

My newest creation is the Reversible Necklace.

I've put an image on both sides of my pieces to create a fabulous

necklace that won't be found anywhere else! I think that after

much trial and error, I've figured it out!

I think that these are FANTASTIC!

What do you think of them?

I would love to hear your take on them.

They come on a multi strand ribbon necklace that is 18 - 20 inches.

I hope everyone has a safe and

wonderful Easter weekend!

I am off to color some eggs and do an easter egg hunt!

Oh, I can't forget that the hungry kids! Homemade pizza tonight!

Be Blessed,

Regina

You can find these necklaces and more at my website

www.firedupladies.weebly.com

Welcome to My New Blog!

2009-04-10T15:04:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone!

My name is Regina and I create one-of-a-kind clay jewelry. I primarily do art shows so that I can sell my work. I travel all over doing a show almost every weekend.

I also just stepped into the computer age and am selling on the web! My finished pieces can be found at http://www.firedupladies.weebly.com/

I am selling my beads at etsy, a place for all things handmade, My site there is

http://www.artrageousclay.etsy.com/

I love to create something that is unique and different. That is how the clay came to be my primary material. My mom and I work together on the clay and then I do all of the finishing work.

I have 3 children. My oldest is Mark, he is 16 and in 10th grade (He's a teenage boy , what more has to be said?) My middle child is Rachel, she is in 5th grade and is 11. My youngest is Becky, she is 10 and in 4th grade. I have budding artists (the 2 girls of course!) who love to help and create wonder works themselves.

My greatest joy comes when I see a piece that I have made be worn. I love to see all of my work and effort mean something. I feel very blessed when someone buys a piece that I've created with their hard earned money. My main goals are to create something different then anyone else, to make people stop and take another look, and to not meet yourself walking down the street.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for getting to know me a little better. Have a blessed day!