New Tutorial Now Available

Unfortunately, I have had a couple of bad experiences with sharing my original tutorial/technique with some fellow crafers who have now taken it upon themselves to sell it as their own. Because of this and the way we are unprotected by any kind of law, I have decided to fight fire with fire and sell the tutorial myself. These people have hurt me deeply in the fact that I was just trying to be kind and helpful only to be stabbed in the back. I can guarantee that my tutorial is the original and the people who have decided to profit from it may feel great about it - but they are dishonest and underhanded. I never wanted to start selling my tutorial out of spite - but alas I have, and I would love it if you would please take a look and have fun with it. Once you start - you cannot stop - it is my obsession and I love doing it. I hope you can enjoy it as much as I have and maybe put your own little spin on it. Thank you to all those people who have supported me through this minor crisis - it is minor in the grand scheme of things - but it did scar me a bit in believing that people can be honest and trustworthy. It will take me a while to trust again - and I hope other crafters out there read this and protect your rights. This is a bit of a rant - but I wanted to share my feelings openly and honestly.

For those of you who have asked me in the past for help in creating these pendants - I offer this to you now. If it is sold out - please check back later - I re-list it often :)

Learn How to Transfer Images onto Polymer Clay

Feature on LilSugar - Sugar, Inc.

I was thrilled to find my "Your Child's Art on Clay" on a great site called Sugar, Inc. that is split up into categories - and my pendant is featured in the part called 'lil Sugar - Mommy's Little Helper
It is a great site- I did some exploring and there is a ton of info here. You never know - you could be featured there and not even realize it (like me) :)

New Etsy Artists On Clay

I am proud to announce 2 new Artists that are being added to my Etsy Artists on Clay collection. Studio Marcy and Ashely Spatula are both very talented artists on Etsy.

Studio Marcy creates the most beautiful and whimsical glass beads. The detail is amazing and she is always coming up with fun and unique designs. You can visit her at www.studiomarcy.etsy.com

Ashley Spatula (love the name by the way) is a super talented illustrator who makes anything from ACEO's to Magnets and her own Hand Painted Pendants. She is super talented and her paintings are so colorful and full of life. Her work shows such expression. You can visit her at www.ashleyspatula.etsy.com

I will be adding more pendants using their work in the near future - please make sure to check back often - I have a special section in my shop dedicated to these artists.

If you are an artist and you are interested in having pendants made with your artwork, please feel free to contact me at anadesigns@snet.net

Happy Holidays To All

Thank you to all my wonderful customers who have helped make this year my best sales year yet. I have reached over 1,500 sales on Etsy and I am so happy to be a part of the Etsy community.
I will continue to work on making new and exciting product and hope to keep all my customers happy as that is what is the most important thing to me.
I wish all of you a Happy and Healthy Holiday and Prosperous New Year. All the best to you and your families.
Thanks again :)

My New Custom Creation

This is a new addition to my customized polymer clay items. It was actually the brainchild of one of my customers, but I had been wanting to do this for a long time. I am glad I finally took the time to create it - because I am thrilled with the results. This bracelet can be made using 6 photos. I can make the tiles either round or square and make the color or black and white or sepia. I have added crystals to each tile that can be customized to match a birthstone. I just think this would make a great gift for grandmothers :)

Please check it out at my Etsy Shop

Etsy Artists On Clay - Featuring H.R. LoBue

I have been so lucky to be able to work with such an amazing photographer to add to my list of artists on clay. From her profile on Etsy.....

My love for photography grew out of a desire to capture the landscape of human emotion encapsulated in its raw, honest form, exposing the vulnerability of being human. As a mother of two girls, I am often transported to scenes from childhood. Childhood is often the genesis of emotional expression. As we transcend suddenly into adulthood our guarded emotional being is hidden from view. Through digital manipulation of photo lab technology, I strive to create a feeling from another time, another dream, transporting the viewer to a memory forgotten.

Her work is truly magical. Please check out her shop on Etsy: www.hrlobue.etsy.com
Also, check out the pendants made using her photographs in my Etsy shop

1,000 Sales on Etsy - Yay

I am a little late in posting this since I am now up to 1,034 Sales !!! I just cannot believe it, really I am so very excited to have reached this goal. I would look at other Etsy sellers and say, "I wonder if I will ever reach 1,000 sales". So if you are another seller, and you are getting frustrated - don't - you will reach your goals. I am happy to say that I am working on several new projects that will be great for the upcoming Holiday Season. Lots of custom items and One of a Kind Pieces. Again - many thanks to my family, friends and especially my customers who have helped me reach this goal. I will continue to make sure my customers are happy with their product and the service they receive from my shop.