These ceramic mugs feature bright neon blue inside of the mug and on the handle with four different colorful coral reef fish designs on both sides of each mug,making it perfect for either a left- or right-handed person. These mugs hold 16 ounces and measure…
Cigar boxes upcycled for storage set of 3
This is a set of three identical cigar boxes embellished with similar brass fittings and coordinating drawer pulls, all finds from a local flea market. Original artwork and labels inside and out have been retained. Each box has been lined on the inside with coordinating…
Black and White Half Persian 4 in 1 Bracelet
Looking for something a bit different to add color to your life? Chainmaille braclets made with a combination of neoprene and metal rings are just the trick. Stretchy, so no need for a clasp and available to be made in a variety of colors.
Hand Crocheted Pink Cotton Super Skinny Scarf
Hand Crocheted Pink cotton Super Skinny Scarf
Mosaic Tray clay roses pearls cut broken china
Glamorous shabby chic cottage Mosaic Tray. This was a vintage silver plate tray, Silver plate all gone, I sanded it down, primed it, it got a coat of cottage white paint. A lil bit of distress to give it that worn well loved look. I…
Footed Oriental Rose Mug Set
These footed ceramic mugs feature a scalloped edge around the rim and the foot, light blue inside of the mug, on the foot and on the handle with an oriental rose design on both sides of each mug,making it perfect for either a left- or…
Golddie Wire Crochet Bracelet
Looking for a bracelet with that ‘POW’ effect? Well look no further! This stunning wire crochet bracelet will knock the socks off of everyone who lays their eyes on it. Measuring a size 8.0 in length x 3/8 in width. Swarovski Gold Pearls and Crystal Golden…
Perfect Journal for Frida Kahlo Fans!
I have spraypainted in black one of my handcut stencils on the brightly colored pink and orange fabric covering this book. This stencil will only be used on only 3 covers before it is retired, none on identical fabrics, this is number one. The image…
Lovely Handmade Rag Doll
This handmade rag doll is Carol! Carol is a freckle-faced brunette with stainless steel wire rim glasses. She is wearing a lively knit shirt and black slacks. Carol’s doll-hair braids are tied with pail pink ribbon which has been stitched to stay tied. Her hair…
Just a Test
This piece weighs in at aound 3 ounces and is braided using a european 4 and 1 pattern. It is made using 3 metals which are sterling silver, copper, and bronze which create a very intricate pattern. The bracelet measures 7.5 inches long and about…
Under New Management
Getting things in order and setting up the new It’s Better Handmade. Give us a bit of time to get things rolling and do some formal introductions. Thanks for your patience while we revamp.
MaggieMays Mother Day Gifts
Here are a few design’s I’ve created for Mother Day gifts that I’d like to share with my fellow artisan’s. Mother of Pearl Necklace with Abaca Twine Beads and Bangle Bracelets Cubic Zirconia CZ 925 Sterling Silver Drop Earrings Synthetic Diamonds Jadeite Clam Shell Jade…
Love of a Mother
I want to honor all “Moms” for being there when we need them and honoring them if not. Here’s my poem: My Mom, My Soul, My Being You bring me such joy in so many ways, like a warm, radiant sun that brightens my days….
Steampunk Spats
Doing some travels on the internet, I ran into a great post with video embeded about how to make spats. My searches usually go from one link to another, searching web and images for information and inspiration. This particular blog was of curious fascination. As…
Almost There
Bringing together two sites into one is a real challenge. But we are almost there. This site is almost done and ready for contests and features. Just a few more things to tailor and we have it made! ArtFire LInk is a great site but…
Under Reconstruction
As much as we love the ease of using Blogger for our Blog, we realize that the traffic has significantly died and our page rank is not good, so we are working on redoing this site and moving back over here. The domains will move…
Color Marketing
One of the best tools for marketing handmade is great pictures of our products. We have read some great tutorials for how to take a good picture. But consider for a moment a few external factors: light and environment? A great place to take pictures…
Flourite Kaleidascope
Fluorite is a gemstone that is uncommonly talked about! “The Most Colorful Mineral In The World” as its colors are many; the most common being purple, blue, green, yellow, pink or clear, but it is not uncommon to find specimens in white, red-orange, black, brown…
Hello Everybody
I’ve been gone for quite sometime and am so happy to be back part of this group. My summer wasn’t the best; I had numerous medical issues but my hands were working away. I’ve learned new techniques on setting diamonds; so keep your eye’s open…
Define Insanity
Define Insanity: Continuing to do the same things and expecting a different outcome. Everything changes. Doing the same things just don’t work forever. And if they don’t, do you do them harder? Do you give up, jump ship?Or are you willing to roll with the…
Facebook Advanced Security
Facebook has always been thought of for many as a security risk. Some folks don’t even do Facebook for that very reason. As a Social Media Marketer, I network on Facebook more than any other site available! Facebook security has always been in question, especially…
Facebook Timeline, A Virtual Scrapbook
Facebook keeps changing, every time we turn around. For the older bunch of us..it can get confusing and frustrating. For the younger crowd, its fun to see new changes. But for handmade artisans..most of us are the middle aged group. Facebook has evolved from a…
Hello Friends… Need your votes!!
It would be great that if you can do me a favor My baby, Daryl, has participated in a cover style model competition on facebook and he is in the second/leading place now. If you have time, can you “like” the photo as linked? http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=300788729937740&set=a.300788003271146.93916.109761709040444&type=1&theater#!/photo.php?fbid=300788729937740&set=a.300788003271146.93916.109761709040444&type=3&theater If…
Upscale Turquoise ~ Artfire.com
Upscale Turquoise Like on Facebook Curated by TrulyUniqueByElise Forward to Friends Shop over 1,000,000 unique products in the ArtFire Marketplaces Are you one of our recent $100 winners? 10/4: AAD-187 10/3: AAB-395 9/30: AAD-111 9/29: AAC-452 9/28: AAC-942 Email contests@artfire.com if your code is selected…
medieval history, modern art…..Chainmaille
Once used to protect soldiers, knights and other noble members of armies of long ago as body protection. Now using some of the same techniques used by our ancestors; chainmaille still used for bodily protection (shark suits) and medieval reenactments, but also beautiful and stunning…