Tuesday Shopping Showcase for August 2, 2011

The Tuesday Shopping Showcase blog is back! I took a little break for part of June and July while I vacationed and hosted visitors traveling to my neck of the woods, but it's time to get back into the shopping spirit (only 144 days left til Christmas!).

As creator and designer of Casual Day Designs - jewelry for your jeans, one of my self-appointed business goals is to promote fellow artists I'm getting to know on ArtFire. I will continue to be introducing you to some amazing artisans who sell their handmade items in an online global marketplace. I will select three ArtFire studios to feature every Tuesday-- so here we go...

From my Christian Friends on ArtFire guild, I am honored to highlight the following studios:
Islands of Time Fine Arts & Crafts by S L Waldon
Kathy's Jewels
TEJA Kids Kid Inspired...Mom and Dad Desired!

There is so much more to the Islands of Time ArtFire Studio than artwork. Based in Florida, this talented, passionate artist is inspiring and has a zest for life that is evident in her quotes and bio as well as her designs. Check out her unique designer toys, original art, and one of a kind bookmarks--there is something for everyone!

Located in Ohio, Kathy's love of crafting has evolved over the years giving her that experienced edge of knowledge about people's interests in terms of needs and wants as they go through the various stages of life. Kathy's Jewels jewelry is both unique and affordably priced. Her dragonfly earrings remind me of summer, and her golden fairy earrings take me back to a time of innocence.

Elizabeth of Minnesota is TEJA and has something for every baby in your family!! Her creations are practical as well beautiful!! From sleep sacks and burp cloths to crocheted hats and infant car seat covers, babies are riding in style in something from TEJA Kids!! If you have babies and baby showers to buy for this summer, look no further!

I hope you enjoyed this edition of my Tuesday Shopping Showcase! Stop in again next Tuesday when I will feature three more talented artisan's studios! Happy Shopping!

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Tuesday Shopping Showcase for May 2, 2011

Welcome to another segment of Casual Day Designs ArtFire Featured Artists.  For the shopping showcase today, I'm focusing on babies all the way up to the teachers that inspire and shape our children's lives.  So grab your shopping list and a cup of coffee and get ready to shop!!

Babies...is there anything more precious than a sleeping newborn?  YES!  A sleeping newborn in a handmade creation by Nana G Creations!!  There are two expectant mommies in my family--one is due in June and the other in July.  The anticipation of meeting those miracles of God for the first time fills me with joy!  Nana G is an ArtFire community member who specializes in personalized baby items.  Check out her studio and shop for the newborns in your own family!

Babies grow up in the blink of an eye!  Just when you think you have a routine in place, you must shift into toddler mode.  Preschool and grade school are right on the heels of those baby proofing years and all of the sudden, you're the parent of a teen trying to show proof that you know more than they do!!

My soon-to-be tween is a music lover and nothing will be more perfect for her birthday than some Music is my Life Glassdrop magnets from ArtFire member's studio aichichuahua.  This talented artist has so much more to offer that you must check out her studio...bottlecap necklaces, dog treats, bath salts, and laundry soap just to name a few.  The music lover's magnets will be perfect for my daughter's locker next fall. 

Even though the kids (preschool through high school) are counting down the days until the end of this school year, it always sneaks up on parents who neglect to buy that teacher appreciation gift until the last minute.  But allow time for shipping on these personalized treasures from Woppie Doodlez and don't forget your child's Sunday School and piano teachers when shopping!!  Woppie Doodlez has adorable custom pendants and more for all those great individuals who make a difference in our children's lives.

I hope you enjoyed today's shopping showcase and that it gave you some ideas for those on your gift giving list.  Time for me to get back to the beading studio and create some more jewelry for your jeans.