tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6063189858888669962012-01-22T04:00:59.721-05:00The day to day flutterings of a fledgling chainmailler's wingings through life.Armored Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372219698731547709noreply@blogger.comBlogger581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606318985888866996.post-10480448951767863262012-01-12T14:51:00.000-05:002012-01-12T14:51:38.015-05:00

This week's Featured Artisan is Lori Guenter - Curiosity's Piqued. Unique crocheted goodies!You can find Curiosity's Piqued on:EtsyArtfireFacebookBlog You can grab the code for your blog HERE

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This week's Featured Artisan is Julie - Creations with Heart. Beautiful Creations made by a beautiful lady!Julie not only creates jewelry she features her fellow artisans on her wonderful blogs!You can find Creations with Heart on: WebisteEtsyBlogBlogspotHandmade Scene You can grab the code for your blog HERE

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This week's Featured Artisan is Michele Blair - Cowgirl by Design. BeautifulCreations that will make Wonderful Gifts! You can find Cowgirl by Design on:ArtfireBlogTwitterYou can grab the code for your blog HERE!

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This weeks Featured Artisan is Shelly - Handmade Creations by Shelly.Wondeful knit fashion accessories and more are found in her shop.You can find Handmade Creations by Shelly on:EtsyFacebookBlogGrab the code for your blog HERE

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This weeks Featured Artisan is Debbie LaRue - Vintage Tags for Days! Gorgeous tags in a vintagestyle to give a unique look to your gifts! You can find Vintage Tags for Days on:EtsyBlogFacebookDebbie also has a shop called Flower and Bud Jewelry on Etsy too!

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This weeks Featured Artisan is Kalyene Sue Bacon - Jardin de Lillian. Truly uniquejewelry designs! You can find Jardin de Lillian on:BlogEtsyFacebook

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This weeks Featured Artisan is Deni - Breitwerk accessories & Gifts.Deni has delightful creations in her shop. There is something for everyone!You can find Breitwerk on:ZibbetBlogFacebook

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This week's Featured Artisan is Sarah - Finding Charm! Sarah hasbeautiful creations in a wide variety of styles and colors! You canfind Finding Charm on: ArtfireEtsyBlogFacebook

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I am so honored to be this weeks Onfire for Handmade Share the Love - Blogger's Unite Featured Artisan.Onfire for Handmade is a Network of wonderful artists of various mediums. Headed by Anne Hopfer we share art, marketing and networking techniques used on social media to promote, and grow our knowledge together.Please take a look at Anne's Blog and the myriad of info she shares with us all in

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Get ready for Holiday shopping with a 15% off Coupon code for all ready to ship items in my Etsy shop.Expires 10-31-2011Discount is for your entire order placed from Oct. 3, 2011 to Oct. 31, 2011. Custom orders not included.

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What is Entrecard? It's a free blogging network that helps you build traffic, get more readers, and network with other bloggers. You put a 125×125 widget on your blog and you can earn “EC credits” when members visit your blog. You can use the “credits” to purchase advertising on other blogs in our network.When you 'drop' in on a blog that has the Entrecard widget, and click "Drop" you are

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This week's Featured Artisan is Andrea Zimmerman Rogers - Blue Highways.Gorgeous Handbound books and journals. A work of art to keep your thoughts, pics and more! You can find Blue Highways on:EtsyBlogFacebook

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This weeks Featured Artisan is Debbi La Rue - Flower & Bud Handcrafted Jewelry!You can find Flower & Bud on:EtsyFacebookTwitterYou can grab the code for your blog here:https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1HjXPejja0H5uiB-aGYjb6bs6OFaqreXG6id7zDXfwU0

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This weeks Featured Artisan is Sharri Powell - Most and Mist! Gorgeous creations created with love.You can find Most and Mist on:EtsyFacebookTwitter

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This Weeks Featured Artisan is Vaudeville Gypsy. Truly Unique Creationsto tickle your fancy! You can find Vaudeville Gypsy on: Etsy Artfire Facebook Blog

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This week's Featured Artisan is Suftan - Il Mare Atelier! Absolutely gorgeous creations in her shop. Perfect addition to any wardrobe and great gifts too! You can find Il Mare Atelier on: http://www.ilmare-atelier.blogspot.com http://www.ilmare.artfire.com http://www.ilmareatelier.etsy.com

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This weeks featured artisan is Rebecca - Rebecca's Whims! Whimsically beautiful creations in her shop! Perfect gifts for all ages! You can find Rebecca's Whims on: Etsy Facebook Blog

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Court and Sparks Featured Artisan This weeks featured artisan is Phillippa Pinka - Court & Sparks. Darling Creations that make perfect gifts! You can find Court & Sparks on: Etsy Folksy Dewanda Blog Grab the code for your blog here: https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1jX8sc9R0Pp2T1WFyjC9ghF3mcAsJVuA2L6stJeIEA-g

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While I am waiting for approval for my Art-O-Mat submission, I think a sale is in order. From today, until August 5th, 2011. All ready made items on Etsy, Artfire & my Facebook page are on sale. Use coupon codes for both sites: Buyone for 10% one item, Buytwo for 15% two items, or Buythree for 20% off three or more items. Also, if you buy 3 or more items, you'll receive a refund in Paypal for

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Years ago, when I renewed my friendship with a high school friend and her partner, Bonnie Pfingst of Tiny Studio, I was introduced to Art-O-Mat. A wonderful project sponsored by Artists in Cellophane (AIC).In a nutshell, Art-O-Mat machines are rare retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art. There are over 90 active machines in various locations throughout the country

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Summer Solstice is here! Let's celebrate. All INSTOCK items in My Artfire.com shop are 15% off thru June 30th. AND all Hair flower pins seen on Facebook are Buy one get one free! More colors are available. I will set up your own special listing in my Artfire shop. MADE TO ORDER & Custom orders are NOT INCLUDED. Just give me a shout on the Facebook Page, or email me at armoredhearts3(at)

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Sometimes rings are just not enough for a chainmailler to satisfy artistic needs.Scales make the best flowers I've ever seen, and made :)Whether it's hair pins, brooches, candle skirts or jewelry, I love working with scales.This Candle Skirt Pattern was created by Mike Stevenson from Borealis Metalwork and distributed by my scale supplier The Ring Lord.I love working with scales and have great

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As a blog partner with Rings and Things I am very excited to have a chance at using some brushed copper beads in some new designs this month.I hope to be one of the 15 Blog Partners to receive a package of several styles and shapes to use in up coming jewelry.Wish me luck in being chosen on March 24th, and check out Rings and Things HUGE selection of Jewelry Supplies.

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This is a personal and professional post. Read on and you'll see why.I was diagnosed with poly-cystic ovaries as well as a tilted uterus in my late teens. I was resigned to possibly never having a child.In my thirties, I discovered I was 3 months pregnant. Yes, three months. Immediately I was thrilled and began strictly watching my diet and exercise.However due to complications of Congenital

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As a Rings and Things Blog Partner, I've been put to the tasks to use some products for creative means.Dave, from Rings and Things sent me a package of bails, in gunmetal, antique copper and silver-tone finish. Fair warning, the selection of bails at Rings and Things will have you drooling. These are basic bails and work very well with the other components.Also in the package was an assortment of

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In honor of Breast Cancer awareness all items that are pink or can be made pink are 15 % off in my Etsy shop. Now Through October 31st 2010Check out this link : Etsy on Sale Armored HeartsTomorrow: Blog Follower Giveaway!!!!! You must be a follower!!!

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I am a member in an International Handmade Artist Community: Indie Junction.If you or someone you admire is a handmade Artist, I encourage you totake a look at this Community. Here are some items that they've created.

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I've only been doing craft shows for about 2 years now. A lot of time and effort goes into planning them around other events as well as everyday life.I realize now, after trying too do much of this all on my own, that it's just not possible to do the kinds of shows and be successful and relatively stress free. Outdoor festivals and shows require a partner, something I lack.The Frontier Festival

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I am very pleased to announce that I will be offering Chainmaille classes in TWO locations in Western Michigan.The Newaygo Learning Center, in Newaygo, Michigan on M-37. Right next to Hammer Horn Oak and Thorne.Subtle Impact Photography Studio at 101 South Main Street Evart, Michigan.Each one hour class will cost $10. Classes are limited to 8 people. Additional classes can/will be scheduled to

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I just received news from Dave Robertson from Rings and Things that Armored Hearts has been approved to be a Compensated Blog Partner.What does this mean? It means I will have the honor of blogging about items I make from Rings and Things products. I'm very excited to share as much as I can with my readers the versatility and selection of this supplier.What's in the works? Resin casting jewelry

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For more info on Entrecard to advertise your blog, click hereBig thanks to the following:Beaded napkin rings and charmsThree Fates DesignRuth's CreationsLenox KnitsTeeming With Stupidity And WeirdnessPictures Of DespairBook ConnoisseurDeep Sea CreaturesIzile's OdditiesOvercoming Diseases

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July 19th Candace, of Candace's Creations and I ventured down to Ionia : Bertha Brock Park.Despite the lack of chainmaillers at this event last year, I was one of six making maille. Rather disappointing. It was stifling hot and humid with occasional and brief breezes of relief.Although I did very few sales (three items to Candace's one) I plan to attend again next year with a sizable

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I've been spamming the hell out of Facebook and Twitter. Using Giveaways for incentive for people to follow this blog.I've also tried to use the creation of items using well known companies to entice them to allow me to be a Blog Partner in the industry.Results: 27 followers.Really.How do you promote your blog? I do the above, and frankly it's time consuming even with scheduling tweets on Hoot

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I attended the Rings and Things Bead show Tour on May 1st.I blogged about it just the day after, and although I didn't go crazy in my purchases, I did pick up some essentials and some very cool Buddha face beads.I created simple, whimsical pieces that I'm finding hard not to keep for myself. SO, Let's do a give away!Follow my blog for 10 chances to win. This is a requirement, if you already

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Thanks to the following for dropping on my blog:Shifting Your Point of View Charming Beadz Ruth's Creations Three Fates Design Just My Two Cents Lenox Knits theresasez Pictures Of Despair Split Rock Ranch Alterity ArtSpecial Mention to Laura Staley of Creative Jewelry Designs by Laura Staley who found my Entrecard and then found me on Facebook. Thanks Laura, you are on my friends list

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I've been meaning to post the pictures of the items that I've made from the Rings and Things Bead show, back on the first of May. I haven't gotten there yet and I've just recieved my shipment of items to do resin work. I purchased a starter set for making resin items and a small order of Steampunk inspiring watch parts. The kit has great findings for starters; 42 in all, the resin epoxy mixes,

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I met a wonderful woman who also lives here in the Mid-west. She and I have a passion for creating beautiful works of wearable art. But, she uses a medium that currently eludes me: Beads!Leayn Tabili of Anthelion Jewelry not only creates wonderful original beaded jewelry, she also teaches her craft. I met her on Facebook, after reading comments on the Blue Buddha Boutique Fan Page. We exchanged

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We arrived, 12:01 and the parking lot was already filling up. The Grand Inn in Grand Rapids is a decent sized Hotel, geared toward Conferences and Events like this Bead show.When we entered we were greeting by a very friendly young guy that handed us all a tray and explained pricing and location of each type of item. He was patient with the three of us; Bead Show Virgins and sent us on our

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I had a great time at the Gourmet Scrapbook event in the Detroit Area last weekend. Of course ate a lot, but still managed to lose a pound. (Go Weight Watchers!)This week is awesome and filled with fun challenges.First, we booked our first Craft show of the Season: Saturday May 8th from 10 am to 3 pm we'll be at the American Legion Unit 554 in Morley. Rain or shine, since it's outside. Candace B.

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Armored Hearts will be in the Detroit Area April 23 through April 25th. I attend a Gourmet Scrapping even with my family; although I don't scrap, I make jewelry.A friend of my cousin's , Jesse caters an all day Scrapbook event in her gorgeous home. She feeds participants gourmet food from breakfast through dinner and snacks in between.Last year we had Mimosas, quiche, monkey bread and fresh

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Armored Hearts is pleased to be one of several donors for items in Athena's Amoury's Fundraising event.Please take a few moments to check out her blog and the instructions on how you can purchase raffle tickets and have a chance to win wonderful items made by artists who care about Breast Cancer Awareness.Athena's Armoury Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser InfoItems offered in this RaffleThank

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After hijacking my friends camera and computer (which I am using to post now) our Spring Line is now listed on Etsy.See these and almost 50 other items on our site.Something for everyone, mom, dad, sis. Prom items, bridal styles. Everyone will love something.Take a look.

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Yes it's true! You can receive, at NO charge a wonderful piece of Armored Hearts Handmade Wearable Art!Straight to the requirements:Earn 2 entries by following this blog. Please comment below.Earn 2 entries by following us on Facebook. Click the Facebook Badge on the right.Earn 2 entries by following us on Twitter. Click the Twitter Badge on the right margin.Earn 4 (yes that's FOUR) entries

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Last year, at the end of Craft and Art Show season I realized too late that I needed help.Enter Cori Nichols. Cori and I met through a local Pagan network and she lives 'just down the street' (the street being a major freeway in Michigan). She and I get along well. We both have the same, 'love me or go away' attitude a lot of the time.We are now working together to network more online and

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I've been trying to keep within the U.S. for my supplies and I stumbled upon an Etsy site run by an ambitious lady, Jennifer Reece.Having only sold on Etsy a year, Jennifer has two shops. www.oOdefunktOo.etsy.com - offering natural stones, stone beads, semi precious gemstone beads and other supplies for jewelry making. www.mysticsavalon.etsy.com - offering Jennifer's own jewelry creations.Her

Armored Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372219698731547709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606318985888866996.post-58923546203055242252010-02-09T21:11:00.006-05:002010-02-09T21:27:09.649-05:00

This winter has been especially slow, snowy and disappointing, artistically speaking.I've had too much time to think about what isn't, than what is.Economic times are tough, and don't I know it. Which could be a contributing factor on why my Etsy site has a layer of dust on it.However, a bright ray of red and black sunlight has come into view. Don't worry, it's not some odd eclipse. It is the

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Check out new items just for Valentine's day on Facebook.I've added a Facebook Exclusive. Be sure to check it out!Click here for Photos and listings on Facebook.

Armored Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372219698731547709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606318985888866996.post-7581933412458191352010-01-31T13:32:00.002-05:002010-01-31T13:53:59.556-05:00

Art can be shared in many many ways.Lately the trend is going 'green'. Reclaimed materials are a very good way to do this but what about the vehicle with which to actually present the art it's self?That's where Art o Mat comes in.Art o Mat started in 1997 by Clark Whittington in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Whittington shared his black and white photography in a a local cafe, Penny

Armored Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372219698731547709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606318985888866996.post-1116765901458014822010-01-20T20:01:00.003-05:002010-01-20T20:13:33.176-05:00

I've posted about Handmade Artists' Forum in the past.We are a group of Crafters/Artists/Visionaries who create items, with our hands, hearts and souls. Our Forum was founded by Andrew and Kim; both very talented artists of paint, and jewelry. Kim wraps wonderful sea glass and paints glassware, Andrew is a wizard with chainmaille and is one of my secret mentors. I learned much from his work and

Armored Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372219698731547709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606318985888866996.post-32804319811138858972009-12-30T18:17:00.002-05:002009-12-30T18:24:21.492-05:00

After a long summer, of twists and turns. Both professionally and personally, Armored Hearts is evolving.Though the reconnection with old friends, the making of new ones and refreshing my outlook on designs, and learning more techniques Armored Hearts will go from 'me' to 'we'.My friend Cori Nichols will be learning weaves and assisting me with developing new items as well as marketing.

Armored Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372219698731547709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606318985888866996.post-27365737160165316862009-05-28T22:54:00.003-04:002009-05-28T23:02:10.749-04:00

I recently posted on My Facebook page, 'The first male friend or girlfriend or wife that responds will get a 8 inch stainless steel bracelet for their honey to test drive for me."My friend from high school responded and I sent her husband an 8 inch Stainless steel Half Persian 3 in 1 bracelet made from 18 gauge 5/16 saw cut rings.He sent back his thoughts a week later, per my request.A REAL guys

Armored Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372219698731547709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606318985888866996.post-23589154478474172212009-05-22T19:16:00.005-04:002009-05-22T19:30:41.912-04:00

I adore this woman's work.She puts a new type of motivation in the prodding, poking, always wanting to learn voice that constantly chatters to me. Check our her site for more of her imaginative Steampunk influenced designs.

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I just placed orders all over the place for display items for bracelets and necklaces, of which I have tons. I purchased two long display tables and the most expensive and important of all my purchases: A merchant tent.I love how Ebay has the 'Make Me an offer' feature.The seller wanted 149.00. I countered with 129.99 and he was firm at 145.00.I don't understand why he would only go 4 dollars

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I thought that the rest of Ann's rings and other supplies were going to be delivered today. I was wrong. They are 'delayed' in Minnesota.So I won't be able to finish her custom order until the end of next week.On the upside, I'm growing fond of the fuchsia beads... Go figure.

Armored Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372219698731547709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606318985888866996.post-1142783805280591242009-05-19T10:16:00.002-04:002009-05-19T10:24:25.446-04:00

An old friend from High School found my etsy site and commissioned two sets of beaded jewelry.In silver lined Shocking Fuschia and AB silver lined Aquamarine 8/0 seed beads.We went through a few different hues of pink and turquoise but in the end, these were her choices.The pieces are very simple but time consuming because two beads must be threaded on 20 gauge jeweler's brass 1/8 inch rings.So

Armored Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372219698731547709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606318985888866996.post-27427108788079898102009-05-18T18:19:00.002-04:002009-05-18T18:33:11.139-04:00

With a decent sized Event inventory and some contacts I'm gearing up for the Fleamarket/Craftshow season.There are two local places that have weekly Fleamarket/Auctions or Huge fleamarkets on Summer Holidays.I've been browsing some local shops for ideas. It seems that there are a ton of beaders that show their wares. Since I am not a beader, I think finer styled chainmaille items will stand out.I

Armored Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372219698731547709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606318985888866996.post-4343628862071319822009-05-16T15:49:00.003-04:002009-05-16T16:04:33.854-04:00

... there was a dreamer.The earliest recollection I have of crafting is in day camp when I was about 8 years old. We were able to make the obligatory dry macaroni design on Popsicle sticks and everyone did the same thing... Elbow macaroni, painted gold... slap a picture in the middle. YAWN.I found the Alphabet macaroni letters and wrote a story.It took a few weeks of daily creativity. In the end

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