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Featured Artist - Elemental Dragons

Friday, February 20th, 2009

www.elementaldragons.etsy.com

About seven years ago, the idea of Elemental Dragons begun.  Angela Moore started creating dragons with her daughter Cortney.   Cortney has since passed away at the age of  14  with muscular dystrophy and Angela has continued making dragons in her daughter’s memory.   She also opened an Etsy Store in her daughter’s memory - Polymer Clay for a Cause - All proceeds from this store are given to children’s charities.  Items in the store are donated by community polymer clay artists.  Please visit her store and purchase an item for an extremely worthy cause at www.polymerclayforacause.etsy.com.

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Elemental Dragons have seven clans  - Forest, Water, Sky, Celestial, Fire, Earth and Gems. Each has their own personality.

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Angela has  been working and experimenting with Polymer Clay for about 10 years  and  found it to be a wonderful media.  She says, “It can be any color and any shape you want with the ability to forgive almost any mistake you can come up with, nothing is permanent until it is baked. Warning if you try it, you might get hooked.” 

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From her feedback:  “I bought this late Friday night and it arrived at noon on Monday. How did you do this? I know…it came via DragonMail…Lolol. This little guy is SO cute!! I opened him up and said “Awwww.” Not a scary, terrifying dragon at all…kinda cuddly, in fact! Can’t wait to see Hubby’s face on Christmas morning when he gets this little guy in his stocking! My Aging Knight in Tarnished Armor will love Thiket! Thank you so very much for this most recent addition to our dragon collection. He has such personality! I’ll definitely be back for more!”

Featured Artist - Marcia Palmer

Friday, February 13th, 2009

www.marciapalmer.etsy.com

For the past 30 years she has explored many mediums on her artist’s journey -  Fabric, dyes, clay, and paper to name a few.  Now she feels she has come to her age of passion.  She says - “If not now, when?”  She has taken a deeper plunge into her creative self and eagerly awaits what will emerge. 

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She is primarily self taught, but finds she is learning something new all the time. She feels  her fellow artists/crafters have truly been an inspiration to her - and Marcia, you have truly been an inspiration to all who know and love your gorgeous work.

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From her feedback: “This Exotic Ivory Bangle is the loveliest piece of jewelry!!!!!! I am in awe of Marcia’s talent!!!! This is a masterpiece and I would urge anyone visiting her gorgeous shop to absolutely NOT leave without buying one of these!!!! Thanks Marcia!!

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Featured Artist - Roz Petalz Studio

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

www.kathyS711@etsy.com

She is a polymer clay artist and currently a work-at-home mom specializing in custom beads and jewelry. Some of her most popular items are made to match children’s clothing and  cartoon characters. She also loves to create using the millefiori technique and rubber stamps. All of her beads are handmade  in her  home studio.

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She has been addicted to clay for over 15 years. Her creations include pendants, rings, bracelets and other finished jewelry pieces. She also makes loose beads for other artists and artisans to use in their own creations. She currently teaches polymer clay bead making classes in Connecticut.

il_155x125_53902627 From her feedback:  “Much more beautiful than photo shows, LOVE LOVE it! Thank you. Will be back to shop more. Great seller!

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Featured Artist - Lynnslittlecreations

Friday, January 16th, 2009

www.lynnslittlecreations.etsy.com

Are you looking for custom wedding cake toppers, birthday cake toppers or special keepsakes? You will find them at Lynn’s Little Creations.  She makes the most beautiful and unique sculptures and amazingly she doesn’t use molds.
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You can create a very personal keepsake for your special day. Cake toppers can be made to resemble the bride and groom. They can also reflect special hobbies or interests…
other family members and pets can be added.

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Why settle for the plain wedding cake topper,when you can create something truly unique. Her playful polymer clay caricatures don’t have to be used only as cake toppers…they can be placed next to the cake, guest book, or can even be given as an unique gift. She also creates personalized holiday ornaments and seasonal decorations.

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From her feedback “I contacted Lynn on pretty short notice and right during the Christmas rush but she came through remarkably! I cannot wait to place our cake topper on our cake! It is so personal and unique and such great quality! Thank you so much for making our special day even more special!”