TurtleMommy

How many of you have a little one who is always falling off their bike or getting bumbs and bruises from who knows where? I stumbled upon a great store this morning called TurtleMommy. She makes these adorable Ouchie Pouchies. Each bag is 5" x 5", is made with flannel fabric and is filled with rice. You can keep it stored in the freezer to place on bruises that require a cold compress or throw it in the microwave for a warm compress. For only $4.50 - every parent should have at least two of these.

Creations with Heart

The Power-Up Series of introductions on the Cafemom Artfire Team is coming to an end. Creations with Heart is up next and our last. It's been alot of fun introducing you to the Cafemom Artfire Team. I hope you have taken advantage of some of the great promotions offered by the spotlighted artist. If not, it's not too late.

Creations with Heart offers earrings, anklets, bracelets, necklaces, eyeglass necklaces and bookmarks. Julie, from Creations with Heart started making friendship bracelets in middle school. She had a ton of fun making and sharing those and it eventually grew into nicer jewelry. It wasn't until 2006 when she started creating again as a way of relaxing. She read beading magazines and searched the internet learning the basics and going from there as she caught on. She found herself making classic, western and paw print designs - very fitting for her. Shortly after, she had her own website, selling her own jewelry designs for the first time. Then Etsy came along and just this year, started selling on amazing Artfire. She's having a blast and continues to learn new techniques, bringing fresh, new creations to you.
Right now she is offering a special promotion during this Power Up Series. Get 10% off your order - just use ACTPROMO4 in the coupon code box during checkout.

SW Designs

We're nearing the end of our Power Up Intros on the Artfire Cafemom Team Guild. Today I get to introduce you to Stacey from SW Designs. Stacey sells beautiful jewelry - necklaces, bracelets and earrings. She uses a variety of materials in her designs - pearls, crystals and gemstones.

When she started creating jewelry for her children's school fundraisers, she started receiving requests for other items. From there she branched into making more jewlery. She now has a local store displaying several of her items, especially her jewelry sets.


During this Power Up promotion, she is offering 20% off all her items (exp 09/05/09). The prices have already been reduced in her store.


So what does Stacey like to do in her spare time? She's a stay at home mom to four teenagers. She loves to cook and when she gets the time, she loves to read.

I popped on over to SW Designs and wanted to share with you my favorite items.

Say Hello to Christie from Stitch'N Love

I was so lucky to have Christie sponsor a giveaway on my other blog, Front Porch Reviews. She gave away a beautiful Patriotic outfit. Christie's shop on Artfire is called Stitch'N Love Boutique. Besides the beautiful Patriotic clothing, she makes other children's clothing plus accessories for you and your child.

Christie has been selling online for a little over a year. She learned how to sew as a teenager and has always been interested in crafts. When she originally started Stitch'N Love, it was to make quilts. She then moved into handbags, hairbows, nap mats and then it exploded into making clothing. She now does a little bit of everything and hopes to have a full service online boutique.

I stopped by her Artfire shop to see what items caught my eye to spotlight here. Here are a few of my favorites:








Playtime TeePee
Kids LOVE to play and hide, why not let them play and hide in this indoor/outdoor playtime tepee?
Made from cotton fabric and birch wooden poles, they will have a wonderful time in and out of this play area. Tepee measures about 40" square at the bottom. Two preschoolers can fit inside! Even a 12 year old did! Poles are around 60". Poles are encased in the tepee but can come out for easy washing of the tepee if it ever needs to be cleaned! Door opening is about 25". The flaps can be thrown over to the poles for wide open entry or hang down for the little bit of "Privacy" that little ones love to have!
Can be set up indoors (great for watching cartoons and such too) or outdoors. Not advisable to keep outside for extended periods of time or in rain. Is not waterproof.


Oogle-Google Eyed Monster Pillow
Oogle-Google Eyed Monster isn't so scary. Actually, he is quite sweet and loves to cuddle! Those yellow teeth smiling at you let's you know that he is up to something!

Christie has offered a 15% discount to my blog readers. Use Coupon Code ACT2009 during the checkout process. Valid until September 2, 2009.

Everyday Moments

Today we are spotlighting a great shop called EverydayMoments. She's from Gainesville, Florida and has been taking pictures for 20 years. The jewelry on her website is made by her 8 year old daughter. I love mother/daughter collaborations on Artfire as that is what my shop, withourhands is about.

To the right is a print of her Love Tree. She turned the photo to black and white and brought back the red in the petals. I love the love tree.


Robin is also offering free shipping until 28th August 2009. Time to start your holiday shopping.

Bows for Baby

The last couple of weeks I have been introducing you to some of my fellow Cafemom Artfire Guild Members. Today we have Kelsey from Bows for Baby. Kelsey is also a member of my Homefront Guild (a guild for Military Family Members that sell on Artfire).

At Bows for Baby you can find Bug Bows, Crochet Sets, Hand Crochet Beanies, Hand Crocheted Booties, Misc Clips, Simple Clips, Stacked Pinwheel Bows - L, Tuxedo Clips, Large Pinwheel Bows, Mini Korkers, Small Pinwheel Bows, Tutus and more that values between $1-$25!!

My baby girl is now 17 years old and unfortunately she doesn't wear bows in her hair anymore. I wish Bows for Baby was around 15 years ago. I love the Butterfly Bows that she makes.

I also love these cute crochet booties.

Kelsey is offering 15% off everything in her store (excluding custom orders) during the next three days (expires August 25, 2009). So hurry on over and start your Christmas Shopping early.

Introducing Arlene from Spirit Essence Art

Name: Arlene Holtz

Shop Name: Spirit Essence Art

URL Links: http://www.spiritessenceart.artfire.com/

http://www.spiritessenceart.com (blog)

http://www.twitter.com/arlenemh

http://www.facebook.com/arlene.holtz

Product Range: Watercolor paintings, Oil paintings, Fused Glass Art Pieces, Fused Glass Jewelry

Experience: I started with glass as my preferred medium to work in over 25 years ago, doing custom stained glass windows for people and even having my own supply and gift shop. Eventually I discovered fused glass and added this to my list of passions. Now I am doing more painting, and it has become just as big a passion, first using oils and now watercolor paints. I have dabbled a little with acrylic paints also of late. I just love being creative and experimenting.

Anything Else: I work at home in my own studio in western Pennsylvania and have my art listed exclusively on Artfire for now. I am an active member of Artfire Cafemom Team Guild and also Guild Master of A Passion For Painting Guild there.

Spotlight on DJStoreRoom

Next on the list for the Artfire Cafemom Guild Power Up is Diana from DJStoreRoom.


Name: Diana


Shop Name: djstoreroom


URL Links: http://djstoreroom.etsy.com/,
http://www.artfire.com/users/djstoreroom,
http://www.flickr.com/djstoreroom,
http://djstoreroom.blogspot.com/,
http://www.twitter.com/djstoreroom



Product Range: PDF Sewing Tutorials with Sewing Patterns for Zip Pouches and Wristlets, Vintage Buttons, Handmade Bags and Purses, Handmade Vintage Button Bracelets and more...

Experience: I started sewing during my school days and totally stopped once I finished my O'Levels.. And, I couldnt believe that I got first place for fashion and fabrics in the whole school.. It was only when my daughter was born that I started sewing again.. To get back my skills, I went online and registered for a long distance course on Dressmaking and Design. Today, I sew and craft daily with my daughter. Many times, I sew using my own patterns and decided to share my them online through pdf sewing patterns. These include really simple english, lotsa pictures and sewing patterns to print, cut and use immediately! Perfect for the busy sewers like you and me...Special Promotion: Free Reversible Pin Cushion Sewing Tutorial with Sewing Pattern with each purchase of a Pdf Pattern


AnythingElse: I love sewing!! It helps to keep me stress-free.

I stopped by Diana's Artfire shop and here are my favorite items!

SubEarthan Cottage is ACT's First Power Up

I belong to a great Guild on Artfire called the Artfire Cafemom Team Guild. For the month of August (and maybe beyond), we'll be helping promote one another for a four day time period.

First up is Charity from SubEarthan Cottage.

Name: Charity
Shop Name: SubEarthan Cottage
URL Links:
http://subearthancottage.artfire.com
http://sophiecls.etsy.com
http://subearthancottage.blogspot.com
http://www.twitter.com/sophiecls

Product Range: Handmade Soap, Eco-Friendly and Upcycled products including Coffee Cozies, T-shirt Totes, Shopping Bags and more

Experience: I learned to sew sometime in elementary school and have always enjoyed creating and making gifts for my family. I started researching soap making about nine years ago. My first attempts at making soap followed a few years later. I have been selling my handmade soap almost two years ago after much experimentation on myself, friends and family.

Special Promotion: Free bar of my handmade soap for every $20 spent in either of my shops.

AnythingElse: I am wife to a wonderful man and a SAHM to one beautiful and very active 3 year old son. I love to chat, so feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

Please stop by her shop, take a look around and be sure to let her know that you found her here - on withourhands blog.

Artfire Cafemom Guild

Today's spotlight is on the Artfire Cafemom Guild. Stop by Artfire to view all products for sale by our team members.

Crayon Roll, Chicks

Crayon rolls are very useful to caddie those crayons from being loose everywhere.Colorful butterfly pattern comes with 16 of your favorite crayons. The beautiful chicks on this fabric have are complimented with the purple solid lining inside. The crayon rolled is tied together with some satin ribbon. Each crayon is spaced with 1 inch spacing and can hold normal and toddler sized crayons.

Retro Coaster Set, 4pc

These make a great housewarming gift for your friend with funky taste. This listing is for a set of 4 ceramic RETRO PRINT coasters.I have decoupaged ceramic tiles with a funky retro print. The backs are covered in cork.Face of tiles have multiple coats of gloss varnish.

Tropical Toucan Ring Stained Glass Suncatcher Window Hanging

This toucan ring is made of black, yellow, light green, and orange opaque stained glass with a light blue glass bead eye; the branch and leaves are brown and green semi-transparent wispy glass; and the berry is a small red glass bauble. This toucan is framed within an 8.5" in diameter ring.

Set of 3 Face Cloth Scrubbies
Set of 3 face wash cloths made from 100% cotton yarn. Great for washing your face and removing make-up. These are environmentally friendly, just machine wash and dry them. Reuse them over and over again. The more you wash them, the softer they get. Save yourself money on cotton balls.They measure 3" x 3".Other uses: - I also have a set of these that I use as coasters for my beverages.- Apply toner to your face.- Use them to wash dishes.- Use them for dusting.Great size for kids in the bath tub! Only $2.00

4pc assorted bath

Not sure what to buy? How about all 4! Keep one for you and give the others as gifts.This listing contains 1 each of the following:For the Love of Lavender - bath saltsOh, Honey! Bath soak - with goats milk and honeySoothe - unscented bath soak with ground oats and milkChocolate Milk - with cocoa blend and goats milk

1 to 10 month baby boots - Storm and Grape

For sale is a gorgeous pair of baby booties to suit a 1 to 10 month baby.the main colour is a lovely varigated wool with shades of grey, purple, and hints of white in it. I have teamed it up with a coordinating grape purple for the trim and made thick long laces for double knots.These do not come off. I have used them on my baby boy and I know after many hours of playing the pulling socks off game that these really stay on.