T.H.C Handmade

2010-03-02T12:14:00.000-08:00

Our featured artist for the month of March is the lovely Baily Belle. Her creations come from her heart and imagination.

Q.) How long have you been creating and what really got you into it?

A.) Well I have been creating since I was a young girl. I often think back to when I had a studio set up for myself atop an old dresser in my parents basement. I would work there with a hot glue gun, beads and earring posts; along with puffy paints and anything sparkly! That was many years ago and since having my own beautiful babies and being lucky enough to stay home with them I have returned to my jewelry making hobby. Thankfully, I have progressed from glue guns and puffy paint!
Q.) How would you tell someone off the street what it is you do?

A.) I am a jewelry designer, photographer and crafter; which means I dabble in just about everything! I love to work with copper and sterling silver and will be adding 14k gold pieces in the future.

Q.)How do you feel when you are creating a piece?

A.) Ha! That depends on how well the piece is going. Everything from joy to pure frustration can run through my mind during the creative process. In the end I am thrilled with most of the things I make.

Q.) Where do you draw your inspiration from?

A.) My inspiration comes mainly from nature and life in general. I'm an Aquarius and love the ocean so naturally shades of purple, turquoise and green are my favorites!

Q.) Do you ever want to try something but don't know how? If so what is it?

A.) Yes, I recently received a tumbler and soldering tools for Christmas and I am still waiting to use them! I would also love to start wax casting my rings.

Q.) Is there any one thing you love to create?

A.) I have the most fun with custom pieces and those that allow me to have creative freedom.

Q.) How do you wish to be remembered.

A.) That's a tough one! As my 97 year old grandfather always says, "Everything in moderation!" I am a loving person with a very passionate soul. Living life to its fullest and being with my family are two of the most important things to me. If we are talking about my funeral (a morbid thought to some but a celebration of life to me) I want dancing and fireworks! Ha Ha. Seriously, celebrate life and we'll meet again.

Everyone can see more of BailyBelle on etsy or follow her tweets on twitter

It's been wonderful getting to know a little more about BailyBelle and I must say she has been an inspiration to us. We look forward to seeing her new creations in the future.

january featured artist

2010-01-07T10:40:00.000-08:00

For january we have Pearl as our featured artist. Please read to get to know Pearl and her creations.

1st:How long have you been creating and what really got you into it?

A: I think I started creating in my early teens - knotting friendship bands, cross-stitching, crocheting and card-making. I can't remember how I got into those, but they're probably good for keeping me out of trouble! At a later stage in life, I picked up basic photography, pottery and now, jewellery-making. I love beautiful things and these forms of creation allow me to capture that moment or that thought in time.

2nd: How would you tell someone off the street what it is you do?

A: I would tell them I make simple and pretty little jewellery that can be fun too.

3rd: How do you feel when you are creating a piece?

A: Excited and anxious to know how it will turn out. Ecstatic if it's better than or as I expected.

4th: Where do you draw your inspiration from?

A: organic/earthy things, contrasts, geometric shapes, colors, patterns, textures, and cutesy stuffs too! ;p

5th: Do you ever want to try something but don't know how? If so what is it?

A: I would like to paint one day.

6th: is there any one thing you love to create?

A: I love to make necklaces, because they can dress up an outfit instantly!

Here's some links to some of Pearl's creations
My favorite Deep Blue Heart necklace

Love from Paris

Pearlatplay's etsy shop

Pearl on Twitter

every day stress

2009-12-11T08:35:00.000-08:00

Honestly, I'm stressed. We have been remodeling a house for my in-laws, which has been more headaches than I ever imagined. Creating new items(when we have a free minute, not often) and trying to manage all of the online content we have out there.

All of this begins to take it's toll after awhile. I wonder sometimes how are we going to make it through today. What is going to happen tomorrow? I could ask myself this a 100 times a day. But is it really worth stressing out about? In the end I have a wonderful wife that loves and supports me. She lets me be myself without ever saying "man,you are just damn weird." well sometimes she does but we laugh about it.

At those times when we are laughing and enjoying just being around each other, I think back to all the stressful moments in the past and realize we made it. It may have been hard at the time, we could be losing our car, but in the end we have each other and are blessed to be able to share our creations with the world. So in short I guess it's not that bad after all, I mean who needs a car, lol.

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"May peace always be in your heart"
Indigo and Phoenix

A negative can turn into a positive

2009-12-10T13:49:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone I just wanted to take some time and let everyone know what's been going on with the hippie couple. Phoenix and myself have been creating new items everyday some are posted to Artfire and others are sold and fairs and festivals. We do have some totally new items we are trying to finish to post on Artfire (the ceramic chess sets) we hope to make it in time for christmas but they have proved to be more time consuming than I had originally thought.

We recently created a fan Page on Facebook. This page's main purpose is to help connect people from all walks of life through art. Our belief is that while creating a piece you can surround it with positive energy and that energy is absorbed by that piece. By charging the creation with positive energy it is now able to pass on to whomever purchases it. Not only do we promote our items but everyone may feel free to post a link,photo,text,video or anything else that has a positive vibe to it on our fan page. Our goal is to help everyone spread positive,pure energy throughout the world.

Just the other day I posted some new items called bottle cap necklaces. These are made from reused bottle caps. I collect these bottle caps from my father in law who is an alcoholic, my thought was even though this may be a negative thing he is doing I don't have to let it be a waste. So we plan to donate a portion of all bottle cap necklace sales to a charity of your choice. Whenever you purchase a bottle cap necklace here please remember to mention your choice of charity. At the end of the month the choices will be added up and the charity with the most picks will get the donation. I will post the charity that receives the donation here onthis blog with the amount donated. I urge everyone to participate and help spread the positive energy, that lies within us throughout the world.

Do something positive today, together we can change the world.
"May peace always be in your heart"
Indigo and Phoenix

bottle cap necklace

2009-12-09T01:21:00.001-08:00

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Sadly, my father in law is an alcoholic and has been the majority of his life. One day it hit me how to turn this negative into a positive. While their is nothing he is willing to do to help himself, I could reuse these bottle caps and pour as much positive energy into them as we can.

We would like to donate 50 cents from everyone of these we sell to a charity. The idea is to let you pick which one. So along with your order let us know the charity of your choice. Every month the choices will be added up and the most picked charity will receive the donation.

Help us spread the positive energy.

a new idea

2009-12-07T04:56:00.000-08:00

So after 3 days of trying find some inspiration i've found it. I will scavenge the the outdoor for the supplies I need and hopefully bring this new idea to everyone later today. It's so exciting to have an idea that pops in your head and can not wait to flow outward into the realm of reality. I don't want to spoil the surprise with too much info right now. But lets just say I think everyone will flip their "tops" for this new creation I am about to bring to artfire.

phoenix's new dream catcher

2009-12-07T02:32:00.000-08:00

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here's another dream catcher created with positive energy by Phoenix.

positive energy

2009-12-04T05:06:00.000-08:00

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I feel as if as if I captured a piece of positive energy that flowed through me in these pieces. Wear it and feel the energy radiate through you. Free shipping for the holidays!

light switch and outlet of the day

2009-11-30T09:51:00.000-08:00

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Free shipping for the holidays. These two matching covers sparkle with life. like a ethereal forest.

light switch of the day

2009-11-29T05:46:00.000-08:00

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beautiful like "trippin" through water. Free shipping for the holidays. don't miss it for only $10 each and free shipping.

huge sale

2009-11-29T04:50:00.000-08:00

check out the huge sale in our artfire store don't know how much longer it will last so you better hurry. See sale here

Heather Kent December's featured artist

2009-11-24T17:52:00.000-08:00

So We have chose the wonderfully talented Heather Kent to be our featured artist for December. She handpaints these wonderful water color necklaces and large paintings of dogs. you can see her work on etsy or at her blog. even keep up to date with her on twitter. Links will be listed below.

Q.) How long have you been creating and what really got you into it?

A.) I have been creating art all my life in one way or another. I started drawing and painting at a very young age, and have always had a craft I was doing, whether it was making cards, crocheting, collages, jewelry, painting, drawing, sewing or sculpting. I can't handle not having a creative project. I started making my hand painted necklaces in the end of August, and haven't looked back. :)

Q.) How would you tell someone off the street what it is you do?

A.) I tell them I make hand painted necklaces which are miniature paintings that I have glued onto a pendant and applied a clear coating for protection. I say I also do
dog portraits and other original paintings.

Q.) Is there any one thing you love to create?

A.) I honestly enjoy creating anything and everything but I absolutely LOVE making these hand painted necklaces. They are so beautiful and special and satisfying.

Q.)Where do you draw your inspiration from?

A.)Most of my pieces reflect things in general that make me happy. Nature, animals, fun objects, etc. I make a conscious effort to only make paintings and necklaces of things I would like to have in my house, or around my neck.

Q.)Do you ever want to try something but don't know how? If so what is it?

A.)Oh wow yes! There are so many projects I would absolutely LOVE to do. One of them is metal work. I would love to make my own frames, and sculptures. I also would love to have my own kiln and be able to do ceramics whenever I pleases. I could go on and on about things I would love to do, but those are the 2 main ones.

Thank you Heather please keep an eye on Heather here at these links.

follow heathers blog

check heather out on Etsy

check heather out on Twitter

featured artist starting soon

2009-11-24T03:00:00.000-08:00

So we here at T.H.C. are going to be featuring a new artist every month (that we can find a willing participant) every once in awhile an unwilling one will do.just kidding.

What we would like to do is find out what compels the artist to create, how they feel when creating. And try to create a connection between artist and viewers so everyone can feel connected,

Basically spread positive energy throughout everyone.

my secret of the day

2009-11-24T02:42:00.000-08:00

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6" polymer clay on recycled saw blade clock. I've been wanting to try this for awhile but just did it today. It was so much fun playing in the clay. letting go of all that holds you down.

Like an out of body experience where you are free. free of time,free of burden you just are. zen like:)

first of many to come

"may peace always be in your heart, and emerge from your art"
Indigo and Phoenix

matching outlet cover

2009-11-23T08:22:00.001-08:00

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here's a matching outlet cover for the day

new light switch cover

2009-11-23T08:20:00.000-08:00

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here's the new one for today

potpourri or candy?

2009-11-23T07:18:00.000-08:00

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Phoenix's new creation. you choose candy dish or potpourri bowl either way it still makes for a center piece, everyone will talk about

higher level

2009-11-23T06:36:00.000-08:00

just taking a break from putting in a stove and creating some wonderful new pieces using a new technique i came up with. These pieces make me so happy I had o let ya all know about them before I post them in a little over an hour. Stayedd up all night to make them and get them posted first thing this morning. Keep an eye out. Hope you enjoy:)

"may peace always be in your heart"
Indigo and Phoenix

first artfire sale

2009-11-21T14:35:00.000-08:00

Whoo getting that first sale on artfire was exciting. I got the email about 1:30 am. So excited I still haven't slept. I am inspired to create more. I just have to keep my body moving.

It's a wonderful feeling knowing that a piece of art we created will be in someones home in california. I think I am about to pass out from exhaustion though.

"may peace always be in your heart"
Indigo and Phoenix

outlet cover

2009-11-21T14:30:00.000-08:00

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here's an outlet cover. free shipping for the holidays

new light switch cover

2009-11-21T14:27:00.000-08:00

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here's the newest one. Free shipping for the holidays

Phoenix's art

2009-11-21T14:23:00.000-08:00

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this is her first framed piece. I think it is wonderful. let her know what you think leave a comment

we are all connected

2009-11-18T02:02:00.000-08:00

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Over the past few days I have felt stronger and stronger about how everyone is on a path in life. Although, we may not stay on the exact path we were just on in life. Inevitably, all paths end in the same place.

Some paths may even cross, some may run together for awhile, and others are together from start to finish.

In short, we are all connected.

"warm apple pie"

2009-11-15T23:20:00.000-08:00

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this reed diffuser was a normal clear glass jar. till we put our trippy treatment on it. enjoy warm apple pie in style now (2.8 ounces of fragrance oil included)

light switch cover of the day sold 11-21-09

2009-11-15T23:16:00.001-08:00

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This one was so much fun. I really lost myself inside this during the creation process. Enjoy free shipping 11-16-09 only

Phoenix's new design

2009-11-14T20:52:00.000-08:00

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this is totally awesome. Phoenix surprised me with this one. It is beautiful and I had to hurry to make sure all could see it as soon as possible. The center spins in place so you can change what people see.

new recycled watch bracelet

2009-11-13T21:41:00.001-08:00

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I really like how these are coming out. Get yours today.

light switch plate of the day sold 11-21-09

2009-11-13T21:23:00.000-08:00

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just created and ready to be on your wall. free shipping today only 11-14-09.

Heather Kent Art

2009-11-12T23:48:00.001-08:00

This a wonderful soul and everyone should check her out On twitter @HeatherKentArt or here on her blog she makes wonderful necklaces and pieces of art from her heart.

light switch plate of the day

2009-11-12T20:44:00.000-08:00

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here's the new light switch plate for 11-13-09 free shipping until the new one goes up.

perception of time

2009-11-12T20:38:00.000-08:00

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more and more time has realyy become nothing more than a perception to us. People always ask us what time are you coming over? when you gonna get here? no we can never be late. This lovely little creation spawned from my saw blade clocks and we use recycled wrist watches that we gut and then implant polymer clay hand sand and then polish for added smoothness and shine. I love the look on people's face when they ask us for the time now.

ear ring and ring set

2009-11-11T19:23:00.000-08:00

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just made by phoenix, on sale now hurry up and save $2.00

Matching tea light candle holder and ashtray

2009-11-11T19:04:00.000-08:00

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Done from the same cane as "the Path" light switch cover. I just loved the way these felt and looked. Free shipping today only. they come as a set you get 2. (matches and papers not included :)

"The Path" sold 11-21-09

2009-11-11T19:01:00.000-08:00

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While making this particular piece I kept thinking how our lives are all on a path of sorts. But no matter what path we choose we always end up back where we came from. Free shipping today only.

Phoenix fire dancing

2009-11-10T16:21:00.000-08:00

here's 2 photos of Phoenix getting down with poi. These were taken this weekend during our working vacation.

"home" at last?

2009-11-09T21:54:00.000-08:00

We just got back from a "vacation" we actually ended up putting in new wood floors at my niece and nephew in ;aws house. then went to my mothers and clean the roof,gutters, house, and everything in between. Came home unloaded drywall and resumed our bathroom project. Now we are gonna rest until tomorrow.

"May peace always be in your heart"

Indigo and Phoenix

oh yeah fire pictures from the trip. Coming tomorrow.

"little candy"

2009-11-04T22:28:00.000-08:00

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Phoenix's new creation Free shipping today only 11-5-09

dual purpose vessel

2009-11-03T15:23:00.000-08:00

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glass vessel wrapped in polymer clay hand sanded for the smoothest feel and look then polished to a wonderful shine. Use as a decorative vase or candle holder.

shroomin

2009-11-03T02:30:00.000-08:00

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A new memory wire necklace made by phoenix. cool blues and purples dance together to create a heavenly look.

"cool flame"

2009-11-03T01:43:00.000-08:00

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handmade by phoenix. 2 barrettes 3 1/2" long each wonderfully done. Hand sanded and polished. bet you can't find these in the store.

mind trip

2009-11-03T01:18:00.000-08:00

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new polymer clay light switch cover of the day. free shipping today only. Thgis one was fun,fun,fuuuuuun.

Enlightenment

2009-11-02T14:53:00.000-08:00

Last night we were out in the backyard with our fire staff and poi. We got so far off in the moment it was like being on another plane of existence. All the day to day stress melted away and we were left with a feeling of ease. Our souls came closer together and merged into one beautiful being.

"lost roses" Cover of the day 11-2-09 free shipping today sold 11-21-09

2009-11-01T20:59:00.000-08:00

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I got inspiration from the rose bush in our front yard. I love the way the canes came out to create the effect.

17" polymer clay beads on cord

2009-11-01T03:29:00.000-08:00

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Phoenix just finished these tonight. I think they are beautiful.

trippy swirled pendant by Phoenix

2009-11-01T03:17:00.000-08:00

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Blue and purple our mine and my wife's favorite colors. She wanted to creae a piece that embodied both of us at this time in our life. I think she has done a perfect job put a little bit of us into this piece.

lady bug light switch cover

2009-11-01T02:57:00.000-08:00

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All day today I have seen the orange colored lady bugs and I got to thinking when I last saw a red lady bug. I could not get this thought out of head so i created this. Now the lady bugs are out of my head. Free shipping today only.

Trippy light switch cover

2009-10-30T23:12:00.000-07:00

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This one had to be the one I have had the most fun with yet. Check it out free shipping only good today. 10-31-09

"May peace always be in your Heart"

Indigo

Trippy light switch cover

2009-10-30T04:34:00.000-07:00

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I think this is my trippiest one yet. Free shipping good today only

Polymer clay Light switch plate

2009-10-29T02:28:00.000-07:00

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This one is way trippy. I can't wait to make more. Don't forget free shipping good today only, so hurry by and pick this one up.

new polymer clay barrettes

2009-10-28T20:31:00.000-07:00

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Just posted on artfire. I will offer free shipping until I post another set. I think I will do this with each new set. So hurry and get them before it is too late.

Polymer clay hair clip

2009-10-28T02:35:00.000-07:00

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A beautiful polymer clay hair clip made by my wife phoenix.

fire dance

2009-10-27T22:14:00.000-07:00

If you listen to the fire it makes music, it speaks to you. Watch how it moves around you and you around it. Fire dancing has to be the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. It is a release from the fast paced world, a gateway to inner peace. when we are are performing everything else fades away and our inner self shows through. Contact us if you would like to put on a show.

Recycled clock

2009-10-27T18:23:00.000-07:00

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A very trippy clock made from a recycled circular saw blade. It has been airbrushed and sealed for added luster and protection. Requires 1 aa battery

News letter

2009-10-27T15:20:00.000-07:00

If anyone is interested in receiving a newsletter with coupons for our art fire store. Send us your email with "newsletter" in the subject line. Each newsletter a random subscriber will be chosen to win a free gift. Sign up to receive discounts

Trippy light switch covers

2009-10-27T14:51:00.000-07:00

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Making these were so much fun I don't know if we will ever be able to stop. Each one comes with screws and the screw holes have been countersunk for a flush fit. Each one is hand sanded through 6 stages of wet sand paper 400 through 1500 for the smoothest surface possible. Touching one is like silk.