ViaDellaRosa- jewelry, rosaries, pendants, and more

ViaDellaRosa on ArtFire.com offers handmade jewelry, rosaries and catholic jewelry, glass and wood tile pendants and more.  It is a family-run business, located in Westborough, Massachusetts.  They provide items that are fresh, modern and inspirational.  Myrna says "I started by designing and crafting rosaries, chaplets and other jewelry since 2006. Throughout my life, I have always had a connection with the rosary, from watching my mother pray the rosary during times of trouble, through the receipt of beautiful and special gifts of the rosary through her life. One day I decided to give creating them a try and I haven't looked back since.  Brandon is my fulfillment master, ensuring that every package that leaves our studio is a beautiful treasure just for you.  Counting beads is quite enough for me; so I leave the abacus and calculators to Luis, my husband, the numbers-cruncher behind the scenes.  And last, but certainly not least, there is Olivia, the family's Tiny Dancer, who brings smiles and inspiration to us all, and reminds us that everything is all good."

ViaDellaRosa can also be found online at  http://www.wix.com/viadellarosa/viadellarosa, http://viadellarosa.livejournal.com/, http://viadellarosa.blogspot.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/viadellarosa/, http://www.facebook.com/3Shops1Heart, http://twitter.com/#!/viadellarosas,  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Viadellarosa/213700835322313, and http://www.youtube.com/user/theviadellarosa.  Below is a small sample sample of the beautiful and meaningful items in her shop.

   

And there is so much more where these wonderful pieces come from!  Be sure to check out everything in this shop!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

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

MDavisDesigns offers unique and beautiful handcrafted jewelry

Marian Davis opened MDavisDesigns on Artfire.com 12-12-08.  Her pieces are unique, beautiful, and stylish.  Her studio categories include Rings, Ear Cuffs, Earrings, Bracelets, Wire Wrapped Pendants, Necklaces, Brooches, Cameo Fever, and Wind Chimes.

Her Studio Announcement reads: "Welcome to my Arizona shop, come on in and look around
Personally handcrafted by one, something for All

One of a Kind Jewelry, From my Hands to Yours
Other websites of interest:
http://www.MDavis86324.etsy.com
http://www.jewelryartistnetwork.ning.com/profile/mariandavis

I ship items ASAP, sometimes even same day of purchase.

If you have any questions, just ask.
Thanks,
Marian".

Customers have said "Thank you for the fast shipping on my order. All the earrings are so beautiful. I am using them as gift for friends and they will love them. Thank you for such fine workmanship.", "Absolutely gorgeous. Very happy, thank you!!", "Beautiful pendant. Much nicer in person. Great seller, thanks.", "Very Pretty Pendant & great artist.", and "Beautiful craftwomanship, perfect transaction start to end, and a delightful individual. I am wearing these beauties now! Thanks."

Here is a sample of some of the wonderful items that made these customers so happy.  Be sure to stop by MDavisDesigns to see all she has to offer!  She can also be found on Facebook, jewelryartistsnetwork.ning.com, and Twitter.

I just love this shop!  This is only a very small sample of what she has created.  Browsing through her shop is an absolute delight!  Do yourself a favor and stop in to check out this incredibly talented artist!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

ArtisticJen offers beautiful crocheted items and magnificent polymer clay pieces

Jen, of Hobart Indiana, opened ArtisticJen on Artfire.com 1-5-09.  Not only is Jen artistic, but she's a lady of several talents.  Her studio sections include Ponchos, Shawls, Afghans, Other Crochet Items, Polymer Clay Beads/Pendants, Polymer Clay Boxes, Polymer Clay Masks, Quilting, and Supplies.  She offers a wide variety of wonderful handcrafted items in her shop.

Her Studio Announcement reads: "I accept reasonable offers, but please make them reasonable.
Welcome. Come in, come in. Relax and browse around. There's plenty to look at. I'm here to answer any questions you may have. Or if you just want to chat. ;)
I currently have everything from crochet items to polymer clay items. And I love doing custom orders. There's nothing more enjoyable than working with someone so they can get exactly what they want. Just message me.
Enjoy your stay.
If you would like to receive notices about sales and new items, you can join my mailing list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jenssellingupdates/?yguid=60919057."

Artisan Biography for ArtisticJen:  "Just the facts. ;)  I'm a 36 year old single woman with a crafting obsession. I've been crocheting for over 20 years and enjoying it. I also make polymer clay beads, make paper, quilt, and do a ton of other things. I've been selling online for the last 5 years at various sites, but love Artfire the best."

Jen can also be found at her blog, ArtisticJen.blogspot.com, as well as on Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter.  Below is just a sample of some of the great items you can find in her shop.  Stop by and see all she has to offer!

Absolutely beautiful stuff here!  And there's a lot more in ArtisticJen's shop!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Great finds from Ninja Jenn

Besides being a Jedi, Jenn Joyner, from Kannapolic, N.C. runs NinjaJenn on Artfire.com.  I really like Jenn.  Not only is she a great artist, she's a talented, intelligent, interesting woman.  Jenn creates handmade jewelry using recycled, upcycled, or reclaimed materials as often as possible.  She's been a crafter for most of her life.  She started out painting, tried sculpting, fell in love with sewing, and currently enjoys resin and decoupage.  You can find a wide variety of items in her shop.  She's also the editor of the business tips department on HandmadeNews.org.  Her customers have said, "Absolutely gorgeous", "I love the perfect little avi-tile!  It's adorable", "Great workmanship, fast ship, lovely piece, highly recommended seller", and "I LOVE my earrings!  GREAT craftmanship, absolutely lovely!  You were a pleasure to do business with".  I think this sort of praise really shows what kind of artist Jenn is.  Check out her blog at NinjaJenn.blogspot.com for some very interesting and fun reading.  You can also find Jenn on Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.  She has a huge selection in her shop, but here are just a few pieces I really like.  All pictures are clickable and will take you to her shop.

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

The charming jewelry of Creative Haven on Artfire.com

April Monds, from Trenton Georgia, is the lady behind Creative Haven on Artfire.com.  She's a mother, homemaker, jewelry designer, and business owner.  Her family and her hobbies are her passions.  She loves to design jewelry, among various other arts and crafts and is always trying something new and different.  You can find everything from jewelry to wood projects in her studio.  She even offers free shipping within the US and Canada on most products.  She joined Artfire.com 12-31-08 and can also be found at her blog, flowerchild79creativehaven.blogspot.com, as well as on Twitter, Plurk, ByHand, Indiepublic, and Facebook.  Below is a small sample of her work.  Personally I LOVE her glass dolphin pendants, as well as most everything in her shop!  Choosing just a few pieces was not easy!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters