Purefire Waxworks

A few weeks ago, I was bitten by our first mosquito of the season. Yes, we are already warming up down here in south central Texas...So, I was reminded of one of my favorite Etsy Sellers...

...The woman who owns and operates Purefire Waxworks - Gently Hand Crafted Candles & Incense. She specializes in using natural ingredients in her incense and candles.

I originally ordered some citronella incense from her last year. It really does keep the mosquitoes at bay - even Texas ones! So, I have become a regular customer. Anything that chases mosquitoes and smells so very nice while doing so is a wonderful thing in my book.

I have gone on to try some of her other incense and some candles - all very nice. And, she provides excellent customer service.

So, if you like candles and incense and want some that is hand made and of natural ingredients, I don't think you will find a better place to go. She should have some of that citronella incense out soon, or you can contact her and ask her about it. (I would not mind if you mention my name...smile)

Some of the Most Beautiful Micro Macrame Work I have ever seen

"I was a nomad for many years, and supported myself by making this knotted jewelry (macrame), incorporating nylon colored threads, beads, and semi-precious stones. Thus the name nomadic knotwork..."

-Quote and photo are from artist's website Nomadic KnotWork

Some time back, one of my readers sent me the link to this artists website. I wanted to share it with you as I think this work is impressive. I am in awe.

Amazing "Shoe Purses"

I was surfing Etsy the other day and I came across a very unique shop "Junquete". Like many of us, the artist who owns that shop loves shoes and purses. She has put them together to make "Shoe Purses". I love them, they are unique and practical. They will literally "stand up". She reports that the one she kept for herself has lasted through all kinds of use. You really must see them, she currently has two listed here.

Jewels in Fiber

I have been buying my C-lon nylon beading cord from Jewels in Fiber for several months now. I have been extremely happy with her prices and her excellent customer service. She carries a variety of other cords as well.

Recently, I opened my mail to find C-lon micro cord samples! She sent me some samples without my asking for them! It was such a wonderful surprise.

Marion Hunziker-Larsen is also an amazing artist. I am in awe of her talent and skill at knotting. Her style is unique. I encourage you to take a look at her Collection.

So, official thanks to Marion for her excellent service and thoughtfulness. Applause for her gorgeous work.

Pencil Me In

I was browsing Etsy the other night. You know, curiosity. I wanted to know what else was out there. Okay, I was also looking at the competition.

I came across an artist whose work is truly unique. It was awesome, both well conceived and well crafted. Find her work at Jennifer Maestre Pencil Pins Yes, it says pencil pins. She works with pencils. She has some pendants, artist trading cards, urchins (you just have to go look), etc.

I cannot find the words to express how taken I was with her work. I was moved to write this review. I put her on my favorites list.

She gives the address for her website in the Shop Announcements Section of her Etsy Shop. Apparently she is also an accomplished sculptor.

If you have not yet gone to have a look by the time you read this, I'm telling you, it is worth it. Go ahead. Go look.

Now I really gotta get back to beading. I think I will work on some keychains. I have the beads picked out...Oh. Yeah. Bye for now.