The last several Fabulous Friday Finds on ArtFire have been themed ones. This time I decided my theme was "Melange": a little of this and a pinch of that and a dusting here and there. Doing a themed Fab Friday Finds is hard enough, but a melange is even harder - there are just way too many exquisite handmade items things to pick from . . . Wish I could include them all
But I persevered! Here are my twelve (plus one of my own) for this edition of Fabulous Friday Finds:
Exquisite vintage Nefertiti cabochon and brass sphinxes that have been bead embroidered and adorned with carnelian and vintage brass chain. Handmade by Diana of ByMyHandsJewelry
Brighten someone's birthday with a cheerful sunny yellow and light green birthday card. Handmade by Lisa of cardsbylibe
Reminds me of the swallows that just returned and are now swooping through the arroyo! Soaring swallow pendant necklace with garnet by Sharon of DoubleSJewelry
Eye popping photographic composition metallic print of a bright yellow desert flower. Handmade by Linda of LDPhotography
Glowing "Pixie Stick" dichroic pendant in pink, blue and yellow on black base glass. Handmade by Rose of Desert_Jewels
A "sleeping" tree ready to spring to life: 4" x 3.5" stoneware tumbler, holds 13 oz. Handmade by Chris of ClyburnPottery
Colorful orange and brown bird art print from an original watercolor painting. Handmade by Sophie of CanotStopPainting
Unique Anatolian dog polymer clay bracelet focal, hand stamped from an ancient carved stone image. Handmade by Anna of CraftsofthePast
Fresh smelling, natural artisan soap with lemongrass essential oils and kaolin clay. Handmade in small batches by Debbie of EweniqueEssentials
Perfect for a wedding: hand stitched ivory ring bearer pillow with sequins and pearls. Handmade by Jacki of ChristieCottage
Sunny lampwork beads created with a harvest blend of pink, orange, white and yellow with a matte finish. Handmade by Sonja of SilverRiverGlassWorks
Limited edition wood bowl created from reclaimed pear wood and turquoise. Handmade by James of WhisperingWoods
Collaboration of three artists to create these copper ammonite, lampwork and Swarovski crystal earrings. Designed and handmade by Catherine of ShadowDogDesigns
I hope you enjoyed these "Melange" choices for this week's Fabulous Friday Finds on ArtFire. To browse through the other 22 Fab Friday Finds, please click the "blog" tab near the top of my studio page and scroll down for each week. You'll be glad you did!
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