Wanted To Show New Listings in My Shop

A pretty flower that can be used in the hair, on a hat, or pinned to a jacket.

Pretty Flower Here.

I am trying to upload the actual picture of the flower but seem to be running into a problem with that, so for now you'll have to click on the above link until I look into my problem and get it fixed. I'm doing something wrong without a doubt. :)

I'll try another one.

Handmade Scarflette Felted Wool and Soft Jersey.

Okay, back to the drawing board. :) In the meantime have a quick look through the links and I'll be back to hopefully add the actually picture for you to see.

Thanks for your patience, and if you have some pictures of your work I'd love to see them. Please send me your pictures or links to check out your work.

Starting To List NEW Creations.

I have about 7 completed projects that are waiting to be listed in my shop, but just don't get enough time to do it.

There are a couple of items that I listed

I want to do it so bad because I know someone out there is going to love the bags I made from a long plaid skirt.

They turned out so much better than I expected. :)

I would Love to see what You have been making and invite You to join my Blog so that we can follow each other.

Did You get a chance to join the contest with "Singer" ?  I know it closed at the end of June but was wondering if anyone knows who won the beautiful sewing machine for first prize.?

It's so late right now and I promised myself that I would go to be earlier than last night. If I do so, then I will be better rested for tomorrow.

Goodnight.

Talk Soon.

~LauraBelle~
Quality with Affordable Pricing
http://www.laurabelle.artfire.com/

Enjoying Life*

Well, I'm still working on my two little online shops, and hope that since I decided to 

separate my products so that it would be easier for visitors and/or buyers, to see all that is available, more clear. 

Less is more. (I heard that somewhere:)

You see, I love to make so many different things, and since a lot of my ideas come from the material that I look at, most times I don't even know what I'm going to make until I'm actually sitting down ready to create. :)

I LOVE it.

I am really hoping that one day, I can actually sit at home in my little workshop and do this, and this only as my way of survival.  That would be awesome.

I really enjoy changing up my shop banners too, because I think the same banner all the time might get boring.

So, just to put the shops out there for anyone who might like to check them out.

The one on Artfire will have the  Jewelry  that I  make  or design,  along with  Handmade  Accessories  of all kinds.

The one on Zibbet will have Pillow Covers,  small bags, market/shopping bags,  change purses,  business card  holders, and any other goodie that comes to mind when I am in my creating zone. :)

I would love to see what anyone else is making, or designing, so please be daring and be the first to join my Blog so that I can also join yours and keep an eye for something I might want to buy.

Have a Great weekend!

LauraBelle

~Visual imaginaries~

UPDATE *

Hi

I've decided to focus on my two shops and put my Affiliate Marketing on a back burner for just a bit, so that I can get traffic to my Handmade items, and get my shops better organized.

I really enjoy making things, one of which is sewing, and the other is creating jewelry.

When I'm sewing, I love to re-invent, re-cycle because seeing a new creation born from a skirt, coat, fabric finds, etc., is so exciting.

I don't go shopping with an idea in mind.  I look for special looking fabric, different, even if it already has a life of it's own.  That's when I bring it home and every time I look at it, I wait until the vision is there. 

I get so excited once I know what I'm going to make and start in a way as if I have a drawing in front of me. The vision is so clear in my mind.  I do make a couple little changes near completion until I feel iI looks exactly as I pictured in my mind.

The proudest moment is when someone actually purchases one of my designs.

So, for now, my sewing/felting, fabric creations of any kind, will be listed  HERE*  and my jewelry designs will be  here*

I will be putting both shops on one site, and I'm working on that now.

Sorry I have to cut it short, but my computer is starting to act up, and I don't want it to freeze before this posting is saved.

Keep Your creative juices flowing.

Drop a line, I'd Love to hear from You.

LauraBelle

MOTHERS DAY

I haven't had a chance to do an updated post because of my computer being near Death!


I just don't have enough money right now to buy a new one.


I've made a couple of pretty pillows that would be awesome gifts for a MoM on her Special Day!


If you get a chance, check them out because I have to go....Only because this crappy computer keeps freezing and then won't move until I turn it off and start all over again.


Have a Great Week.


LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries

POPPING UP ALL OVER.

Hey,
How's your weekend going? Hope all is well with your shop if you have one on the go, and 
I just wanted to drop a line to let you know that there is another Great place for Handmade* Artisans.


It's pretty much the same rules that apply to "Artfire" and "Etsy".


You can get a Free account*, or upgrade to a monthly fee for added customization.


Of course I have added a shop here at Zibbet~ because I figure, the more the better. :)
Especially since there is no cost, I'm sure it won't hurt sales.


Well, I've got to get back to my other interest in trying to become a top Affiliate Marketer,
and if by any chance you are also interested in earning an income online, please
check out my other Blog* where I hope my posts can help you save time and* money.


Enjoy the rest of your weekend.


Always* here to help,

LauraB
Visual imaginaries

teachwhatyoulearn@gmail.com

What's Next On The List?

Let's see, there's St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and Spring. So much to do, so little time.

I've started making a couple of things for Easter, then it came to mind that maybe I should make a thing or two for St. Patrick's Day. 


I know the Irish take it seriously when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick's, so maybe making something that they can pin to their hat would be a good idea.


I've added a new banner to my >>Shop and had fun while doing it.


I figured with Spring slowly getting ready for it's arrival, now would be a good time to make more flowers. I love flowers!


How's everything going with You?  What have You made lately?, and how are Your sales going?


Do enjoy "Family Day" and even if you stay home to relax, maybe you can catch some of the Olympics and watch Canada win more "GOLD".


*Change of subject -- I've been working on designing a website to further follow my dream of working Full Time from home. I'm doing Affiliate Marketing, something that might interest you if you're looking to create another stream of income. 

"Never put your eggs in one basket" so the saying goes.


Talk soon.
Always*here to help
LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries

Valentines Day ~

Just wanted to add a post to remind people again that before you know it,
Valentines Day* will be here.

If you're busy like the rest of us, the easiest way to help you would be to

suggest checking out many handmade gifts that can be wrapped and shipped right to the door
of Your Sweetheart! 
What an extra special surprise it will be when the package arrives.  Everyone loves getting gifts.

Easily shop online at ~LauraBelle~ and then take a bit of time to look at All the other shops with
Handmade items from A-Z.



Change of Note* ...I'm still trying to get my industrial machine set up properly. It's a vintage machineand I am finding it hard to get any kind of set up booklets from suppliers. :(

I'll give it the rest of this week, and if I can't set up the machine then I'm going to have to consider
getting a new one. Not in my current budget though!

Hope everyone is Happy.~

What are You into?

Have a great weekend 
LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries

~HAPPY~ NEW~YEAR~ EVERYONE~

Here I am, January 1st, 2010 and it's 10  in the morning. Made it through another year, yahooo!

I remember when I was younger and partied until the wee hours of the morn. I would probably be dragging my butt home about now instead of just waking up at home. :) Oh the memories.

Well, I don't know about everyone else, but this year is going to be the year that I establish myself online and work from home. Oh yes! I am determined, and I can feel it in my bones. (or is that just old age creeping up on me). :)

I personally am really glad that 2009 is Gone! and I never want a year like that again. I will make sure of it.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to spend much time in the artistic department, because for one, I was really focusing on my determination to get set up online so that I Don't have to go out to work for someone else.  How's it going? you ask?....GREAT!  Then secondly, my sewing machine is not working properly which means any sewing I have to do is by hand. I do love sewing by hand more than using the machine, but the only problem with that would be the time it takes to complete one item.

~Not to change the subject, but just in case you're someone who is interested in learning where to start if YOU are thinking about trying to earn an income online, please take the time to check out my other Blog* where I would love to help You avoid all the brick walls that I had encountered when starting.~

Now, my shop online is having a ~Sale~ , so please take a peek and see if there is something you might want to purchase and pack away until next year. There is a couple of good discounted Handmade cuties. The sale is only until January 25th and then it's time to change up the banner for "Valentine". The time of year where most females feel that if someone truly loves them, they won't be forgotten on that special day.

That is where "Handmade" comes in, because I know myself that if someone gave me a gift that was handmade it really would feel special. That's not being said because I have a shop, but even when my girls were younger and didn't have money to buy me something, they would get together to make me a card or little picture, but whatever it was that they ended up making always brought a tear to my eye.

So since I'm sure you don't have time to sit down and make something yourself, :) or you just aren't the creative kind of person, this is when You can shop online, have your gift wrapped and shipped directly to Your Sweetheart.  Let me tell you, if you are looking to score some points with your honey, then taking the time to buy anything that is "Handmade" will make this Valentine a very Special one.

Now here's a picture of a handmade flower that will last forever. The flower was put together one petal at a time with pretty glass seed beads stitched in the center. Fabric leaves and a piece of tulle complete this pretty flower brooch.  I you are interested in this brooch or any other brooch you see in my shop and might prefer to have a clip on it so that it can be worn in the hair, I could easily add that on.  All you have to do is ask and you shall receive. :)

There is already a couple of hearts available, but over the next couple of weeks I will be putting together a nice assortment of Valentine gifts for you to choose from. Just keep checking back and I'm sure you'll be able to find something that catches your eye where you think... yeah, she/he will like this! :)

Also, don't forget, there are plenty of shops in the mall of "Artfire" for you to check out  if you can't find something in my shop.  You might want to stroll through the other shops where you will see the variety of Artisans and their creative results.

Well, enjoy your day, and I sincerely hope that 2010 will be the Happiest New Year Ever for All!

Always* here to help
~LauraBelle~

Visual Imaginaries

Three Weeks Till ~CHRISTMAS~

Wow! Talk about a year flying by.

I just can't believe Christmas is almost here, and once again I haven't even started
my shopping yet.

I don't know about you, but every year I say that I will start doing some shopping
here and there throughout the year and by the time August or September arrives,
I'll have all my Christmas presents stashed throughout the house.

In my dreams!

I have been doing a couple of online courses which has been taking up a lot of
my time, which doesn't leave much time for creating. :(

Unfortunately I wouldn't be doing many sales for the season because lack of products.

I do miss sitting down and creating something, anything, because while I am sewing or
felting, or even making some jewelery pieces, I find it so relaxing and not just for my
body, but for my mind too.

I am going to try and set aside some time this weekend to get my creative juices flowing.

ALL my electronics are in some way or another having problems. :)  My computer is slowly
dieing, my sewing machine needs a tune up.  Mind you, I do enjoy sewing by hand, but
when I make my fun pillows it's very time consuming to sew by hand, and that's why I
only have two in my shop right now.

It doesn't help when I just about get finished making another one and one of my friends
want to buy it, so it never makes it to my shop.

I will try hard to get another one completed to get into the shop before the holidays and to
make sure there is enough time to get one shipped out before Christmas.

I must say, the kids that do have one already seem to really enjoy them, and that is why
I continue to make them. The pictures don't do them justice, and the sewing is very solid
and strong.

I do my better sewing by hand because it is more stronger and is a smaller stitch.

If you read this blog and you are a crafeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeter/designer yourself, please drop a line and/or
even better, send a picture of one of your designs to post on my blog.

Also, if you happen to read this while you are still looking to purchase some nice gifts
for Christmas, and can't find anything you like here, don't forget there are many shops
here at Artfire.  Once you click on the link and reach my shop, just click on the "Shop"
tag which is close to the top of the page, and you are on your way to visiting the
hundreds of other shops available to you.

REMEMBER ==>>> You don't need to sign up to make a purchase at ARTFIRE*

Handmade is where it's at. **

Just a word about my online courses.  If you are at all interested in doing some online
marketing Or earning some cash online, check out my other blog to see some good
places for you to start.

I will be listing some of the sites that I use which are free or Very cheap and are just
as good as the high paying ones, if not better.

Well, I have to go take my sweetie out for a walk and then maybe I can get a little
R&R so that I'll be energized for the weekend.

Listen, if there is anything I can help you with or if you'd like a special something made
please just leave a comment and I'll get back to you a.s.a.p.

Have a great weekend everyone!

~LauraBelle~

Visual Imaginaries

NO Time * Tic Toc

How about you? Do you find time is going by fast?

That's exactly how I've been feeling this last month.
Like the commercial, zoom zoom!

I haven't had a chance to sit down and update my blogs, or just get work done
that needs to be done.

I did start a new job at the end of October, plus an unexpected passing, 
and no matter what someone thinks, it can take a lot out of you.
About work, you know getting use to getting up early again.

I must tell you this though, the Only reason I had to get a job on the outside, is for
helping me to purchase some programs that I just didn't have enough money to do.

No matter what, I would love to work from home, even if I had to work 12 hour
days.

A n y w a y ..... back to the subject at hand.

Have you started to do any of your Christmas shopping??

I know some people like myself would be saying, "it's only November".

That makes me laugh now when I think about it, because I truly think that
one should keep an eye out all year long for some good treasures to purchase
and tuck away for when it's time to exchange a gift, or just give a gift.

HANDMADE  is becoming very popular these last few years, which is
wonderful to see.

So many artisans out there who truly love what they do, whether its glass blowing,
metal fabricators, or some pretty hand stitching fabrics, right down to some
beautiful handmade jewelry pieces.

I love to create and don't usually make anything that looks exactly the same.
There has to be some difference, so that whatever you decide to purchase, you
will know that there is not another exactly like yours. Unless of course, you want
a duplicate. :)

I've added some Christmas ideas for you to check out, and please don't be shy
to visit my quaint little shop right here.

Some cute stocking stuffers that have been made by hand, with love.

 Decorate your tree or window.~

A pretty brooch to pin on your coat to help bring in the festive season, or

give as a gift to be enjoyed for many Christmas's to come.

Well I should get back to making some goodies and hope you'll visit soon.

Have a great weekend all!

~LauraBelle~

Visual Imaginaries

I Feel Like an Octopus *

How's it going? 

I'm still trying to get this blog set up properly, and with no one around to help me I have to figure it out myself.

It makes me laugh when people say, "it's so easy to do a blog". WHAT? I don't find the instructions clear enough, which really makes me feel like a dummy.

I remember checking out a computer book for dummies and still didn't find the instructions to be that clear.

Anyway, back to the topic at hand. "Visual Imaginaries" are pillows that I started making last year near Christmas time. They are the cutest things, and with my Grandchildren being the critics, you gotta know they're cute. :)

Here's a picture ==> 

The pillows "Visual Imaginaries" are for sale at my online store which is at, LauraBelle
Most of my designs are On-Of-A-Kind.~ I just love making things.

I came up with the name for the pillows because when I'm designing the face, it's whatever comes out of my imagination at the time, and of course the fabrics I have available at the time.

If there is something that you enjoy doing in the Arts, like sewing, crafting, ceramics, etc., "Artfire" is a Great place for you to display your items, and you can do that for Free.

There is an upgrade you can purchase for more options, but if your budget is tight right now, you could sign up for Free and if you feel the need to, upgrade at a later date.

Drop by and take a look, you might really like what you see.

I've got to go start to make some dinner, so I'll talk soon.

Do let me know if you need some help getting started on Artfire

Have a great night.

~LauraBelle~
Visual Imaginaries

The Love of Handmade.

Hello,

I have finally started a blog, for You to get an idea of what goes on in My imagination.

Ever since I remember I've been a bit eccentric, and I believe that would justify my sporadic choice of what I create each day.

My Father was very artistic. He could pick up a piece of paper and turn it into a keepsake piece of art.

I have a little shop online at ArtFire and would love it if you dropped by for a visit.

Here's a couple of my listings for you to see = =>

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~LauraBelle~
Visual Imaginaries