Roxys Rox- handmade artisan jewelry and more

Roxys Rox, on ArtFire.com was opened 1-23-09.  Her studio announcement reads: "FREE STANDARD SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS!!!! I am a 54 year old mom of 5 and grandma of 5. I make fashion jewelry and I am trying to get a business started doing what I love to do, creating and selling my handmade jewelry. I love working with beads, wire, poly clay. I am dabbling in chainmaille. I have made a few things and most have sold. I live in the most beautiful part of the United States, North Idaho, where the mountains are gorgeous!! I work full time at an online, catalog and retail clothing company as a web customer service agent."  Her work is just beautiful, and very professionally made.

Roxanne's biography says "I started making jewelry about 2 years ago. It all started with my passion for polymer clay and seeing what can be done with it. Then the company I work for came out with a bracelet I looked at and said to a coworker that I could do that and she told me to do it. So I did and they started selling like hotcakes at work. I do most of my selling at work for the time being. My coworkers keep telling me that I need to do a product submission to my company and I keep telling them that I could not make it fast enough to sell it through my company. I get told all the time that my work is of better quality than what we sell. Sssshhhh.... don't tell them that!!!!"  She really has done some wonderful things with polymer clay (my favorite medium), and I can certainly see why people like her work so much!

Roxanne is a fellow member of the Polymer Clay Smooshers Guild and can also be found on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, and MySpace.  Below is a sample of some of her wonderful work.  Be sure to stop by her studio and take advantage of her free shipping!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Beautiful handcrafted jewelry can be found at Jewelry by Desiree

Jewelry by Desiree opened on Artfire.com 11-19-08 and her studio categories include necklaces, earrings, bracelets, sets, chainmaille jewelry, zipper pulls, stitch markers, wine charms, and childrens accessories.  She also has a Sale category in which everything is 15% off. She states "I pledge that everything in my shop is hand-crafted; is either my own design, or I have legal permission to use it. I pledge to provide my customers with the highest quality product I'm capable of producing; to treat my customers courteously; to provide them with excellent service; and to conduct my business in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
If there is something that you see and would like in a different color, size or style just contact me and we will work something out. I love to do custom pieces so please contact me if you would like a custom piece or set. Any of my earrings can have the earwire switched out to whatever kind that you like, just let me know when you checkout.
I use only quality components from trusted sources. Some of my favorite materials are silver, swarovski crystals and hematite and semi-precious stones."

You can also find Jewelry by Desiree at jewelrybydesiree.blogspot, jewelrybydesiree.webs.com, Flickr, ByHand.me, and Facebook.  Below is a sample of some of the lovely pieces that can be found in this shop.  These would make some great presents!  Be sure to stop in and see all she has to offer!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Gorgeous jewelry can be found at Meant2BChereished

Meant2BCherished opened on ArtFire.com 12-3-08 and is full of some very lovely handcrafted jewelry.  You can find Kumihimo Braiding, Beaded Jewelry, Chainmaille, and Stone Jewelry here.

Her studio announcement reads: "Hello and welcome to my Artfire Studio!
I love to create casual artisan jewelry. Jewelry that is meant 2b cherished - just like the person who wears it. I follow my heart as it discovers new techniques to explore. My jewelry journey has taken me from designing with beads to wire work to wire wrapped gemstones to chainmaille to Kumihimo braiding to, well I don´t know what’s next yet, but I sure hope you like it as much as I do!"

Her biography says: "I have had a lifelong love of crystals and stones. My stone collection is probably the main reason my old home didn't completely blow away in that hurricane a few years ago! I found my way into creating jewelry because I wanted to share my love of stones and these little works of natural art deserve to be worn, admired and appreciated.
Once I began creating jewelry from stones and beads, I found my way into wire work, metalsmithing and chainmaille. Recently I've begun learning the Kumihimo technique of Japanese braiding which brings new dimension and color to my creations.
My jewelry has evolved into an eclectic mix of styles and design -- all of them Meant 2b Cherished -- just like their owners!"

Personally, I love all the styles and designs available from this very talented artist! Her customers feels the same, saying "I am incredibly happy with my new Amber Pendant! It is even more gorgeous in person than it was in the picture! I will be taking my time to finding the perfect beads to compliment this piece when I turn it into a necklace - M2bC, your work deserves only the best!", and "Thank you so much for doing this custom order for me. I absolutely love my new earrings. Keep up the great work. I highly recommend this seller and I will be back again :-)." She can also be found at  www.m2bc.blogspot.com, Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter.  Below is a sample of some of the beautiful jewelry available from Meant2BCherished.  Be sure to stop in and see all she has to offer!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters