Jazzy Jemz- Making Mommy and Baby Shine

Jazzy Jemz opened on ArtFire.com 12-2-08, and offers Bags/ Diaper Bags, Bibs/Burp Cloths, Blankets, Clothing/Hats, Nursing Items, Splat Mats, and Destash.

Her studio announcement reads: "Free Shipping on Orders over US $30.00! Coupon Code: B47028A55E-032C3CCA49
Boutique quality, handmade items for half the cost! All items are handmade in my cat-friendly house. I dabble in lots of crafts. My shop will feature items for moms and baby."  And her biography says "I am a mom to a year old daughter. I decided to use my craft skills to supplement income while staying at home with her baby. My husband is in the military and we are currently stationed in Alaska.
I dabble in everything craft wise. Typically I go through spurts of really loving one type of craft (ie sewing, knitting, scrapbooking) and then like the change of seasons switch to another."

Her satisfied customers have said "The cap I ordered IS adorable! Very well made and so soft! Thank you for your excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. I've added you to MY MARKET and will shop at your store again!", "Thanks so much for the splat mat! It's wonderful! It doesn't get bunched up and the chairs slides easily over it!!!!", "Fast shipping! I love my nursing cover!",and "Fast shipping. I am glad I bought the baby items. They will make nice gifts."

You can also find Jazzy Jemz at jazzyjemz.blogspot.com and on Twitter.  Below is a sample of what you can find in her shop.  These would make great gifts for any one with children!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Caterpillar Peacock

Today Lindsey of Caterpillar Peacock (http://caterpillarpeacok.artfire.com and http://caterpillarpeacock.blogspot.com) is riding the "Crazy Marketing Train" on ArtFire.com.  Lindsey makes teeny tiny felted hats and very unique felted jewelry.  She is a self described "big weirdo" who's funny, ironic, and off kilter.  That probably explains why she makes those adorable little hats!  First she crochets them, then machine felts them until they're just the right texture, then she blocks them into shape.  She makes berets, fedoras, top hats, all sorts of different hats, as well as beautiful felted jewelry.  Right now she's working on plant inspired projects for spring.  Check out her ivy and vine necklaces and her Calla Lily pin.  They're just perfect for Easter.  Lindsey is inspired by color, nature, comic books, and things from the 50's to the 70's.  She's been crocheting since her mother taught her at the age of 8.  Obviously she's perfected her technique.  Like myself, Lindsey is an artist who simply MUST create.  I certainly understand that creative drive!  Her favorite craft books are the 30+ Creative Hands series from the 70's, which I think is pretty appropriate.  She certainly does have creative hands!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Caterpillar Peacock

Today Caterpillar Peacock is riding the Crazy Marketing Train. Lindsey is an artist on Artfire who creates teeny tiny little hats and very unique jewelry. You can find her at http://caterpillarpeacock.artfire.com and http://caterpillarpeacock.blogspot.com. She's a self proclaimed "big weirdo" and describes herself as funny, ironic, and off kilter. Which explains why she makes teeny tiny little hats (which I think are just so cute and funny). First she crochets the hats, then machine felts them until they're "just right". Then she blocks them into the desired shape. Not only does she make berets, fedoras, and top hats, but she also makes felted jewelry. Right now she's working on plant inspired jewelry for spring. Pesonally, I like her Calla Lilies. Perfect for Easter. Lindsey says she's inspired by color, nature, things from the 50's to the 70's, comic books, and just about anything interesting. Her mother taught her how to crochet when she was only 8 years old. Like myself, Lindsey is another artist who simply MUST create. I certainly understand that drive to make things. Her favorite craft books are a series from the 70's called Creative Hands, and Lindsey certainly does have creative hands. Her are just a few of her creations.