October 2009 PCAGOE challenge - come and vote!

Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy's Challenge is online! Each month, our members create a piece of polymer clay artwork which they feel best interprets the challenge theme. The theme for October is "Favorite Art or Artist".

Our members were asked to interpret one of their favorite works of art or artist or to take inspiration from the colors or style of their favorite artist or perhaps from the life of their favorite artist painter. The entries this month are all beautiful works of art themselves!

come and vote for the entry you feel best interprets the theme in the drop-down menu in the voting box between October 1, 2009 and midnight, Eastern U.S. Time of October 7, 2009

http://www.pcagoechallenge.blogspot.com/

Five lucky winners chosen at random will also receive beautiful polymer clay prize packs created by our members!

thank you for your time :)

PCAGOE August Challenge - Mix Media

This month the PCAGOE challenge theme was "Mix Media", it is going to be SO hard for the voters to choose from!

Come back here to vote for your favorite on 8/1. Voting will be open until midnight 8/7.

Lot's of prized for the voters too!
http://pcagoe.com/2009/07/25/ausgust-voter-prize-packs/

Polymer Clay Retro Hearts & Bugs

Polymer Clay Retro Hearts - Pins
Originally uploaded by Iris Mishly - איריס משלי.

I've collected about 2000 discs of my recycled items, i am constantly thinking about what to do and how to play with them, i made some retro heart pins and also used them for the bugs i made for the "mix media" PCAGOE august challenge, and of course some jewelry, it's fun!

Polymeri Online 14.5.09

Alice Stroppel is a polymer clay person. she enjoys working with the clay, the colors and the challenge, she recently retired and now have time to really work with polymer, She is also a part of PCAGOE guild.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alicestroppel/
http://alicestroppel.wordpress.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6806730

Tanya's Pendants-Flowers are so colorful! makes the spring look better!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanya-belle/3508069780/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37919061@N03/
Tanya is also making polymer clay buttons, she is from Ukraine.

Dorit is 34 years old, living in Copenhagen, Denmark With her husband and two children, The polymer clay is her main occupation in her daily life, she loves the possibility to work in various techniques that can be used in this media, because of the renewal and elation feeling. She was introduced to the material for the first time at her cousins “bridal party” three years ago and it was like obvious magical matching for me.
http://www.doritart.dk/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doritart/

Look at this Mermaid cane! by Zoeowyn / Laura M
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23398795@N07/sets/72157604115319627/
and don't miss her clay bra!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23398795@N07/3461979121/

Hamsa and matryoshka? Dafi from "Mastikim" Blog (which means bubblegum) made a beautiful job combining those two together which resulted - "Hamsitryoshka" :)http://mastikim.blogspot.com/2009/04/blog-post_28.html

Winner in the Valentine Hunt

This was a real fun game!! all members from PCAGOE made a Valentine Scavenger Hunt and all Etsy users and guests were invited!

In Hebrew we call it something like "search for the hidden treasure" :)

well, i had to make a drawing, from the 30 people sending me they found the hidden photo, and you know something? i was so sorry i couldn't give each and everyone the prize! i know how it feels when i am trying to win something and not winning...it's funny but i suddenly saw how it looks from the giver side...

anyway, i have a winner! it's Jennifer, and she will be getting a gift set of 4 of my heart beads from a new set i made - "Glowing Bloom", it's a green style set, made with FIMO glow in the dark base, so some of the beads really glow! 13 of them are now for sale in my Etsy store.

thank you all & Congratulation Jennifer!

Valentine Scavenger Hunt is online!

Come, visit & win prizes!!

check my previous post and follow the instructions :)

http://polymerionline.blogspot.com/2009/02/valentine-scavenger-hunt.html

good luck!

Valentine Scavenger Hunt!

Find Love with PCAGOE Artists!
The members of PCAGOE, the Polymer Clay Artist Guild of Etsy, are sponsoring a Valentine Scavenger Hunt. To participate simply visit my shop beginning February 6th 2009 and continuing until midnight e.s.t. of February 12, 2009, and find the Valentine hidden among my items.

When you find the Valentine, convo me through Etsy and give me either the URL of the listing where the image is hidden, or the Transaction Number for the Item. That's it!
You must be a registered Etsy user to qualify, so if you have not already registered, please take a moment to do so, and you can join in our fun! Registering is fast and easy.
On February 14, 2009, I will draw a winner at random using a random generator. I will notify the winner by return convo and issue you a set of 4 of my heart beads! I will also post the winner's name here on my blog.
Here is a list of the other member shops participating in the hunt. Every member is offering a different prize! And be sure to check our team website http://www.pcagoe.com/ for a complete list of participating shops!

Divadea
Lynnslittlecreations
SCDiva
PCDiva
SilverGate
Puppykissportraits
juliespace
jkollmann
irismishly (me)
ashpaints
zoeowyn
PeggersPolymerCreations
beetreebyme
Polyclarific
Angeli
LaurelSteven
Revonav

BLACK AND WHITE challenge of Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy (PCAGOE)

It's 2009! i woke up in a new year :)

let us pray that it will be the best year ever, full of GREAT adventures and experiences!

If you've got some good 2009 energy, please take the time and vote for the BLACK AND WHITE challenge of Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy (PCAGOE)!

This month i am presenting my "i wish i..." necklace, which is made of black, white and grey metalic polymer clay stamped with some my heart's wishes, the clay was embedded in my recycled computer aluminum discs, it is 2 sided, so it can be changed in a second and you have a whole new look!

In 2009 i wish i...

dream the pinkest dreams

laugh as if every minute is funny and joyfull

believe that all wrong can be fixed

love my beloved and my friends

smile as if every day is a miracle

dance even if i do it in my own living room :)

have a great 2009!

http://pcagoe.com/2009/01/01/black-and-white-challenge-vote-here
/lot's of good prizes for our voters!

In 2009 i wish i...

In 2009 i wish i...

dream the pinkest dreams
laugh as if every minute is funny and joyfull
believe that all wrong can be fixed
love my beloved and my friends
smile as if every day is a miracle
dance even if i do it in my own living room :)

have a great 2009!

This is my entry for the PCAGOE January Challenge themed black and white.
I used pearled polymer clay (premo), aluminum discs, The necklace is 2 sided so it can be weared in both sides, black, white and grey shades.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6521940

Go to http://www.pcagoe.com/ jan.1-7 to vote for your favorite!

Polymeri Online 13.11.08

Noa Oron does cute sculpturings that fits both sugar paste and polymer clay - check her site for some cool tutorials, instructions in hebrew but the photos are easy to follow:
http://www.noyaart.com/index.php/--26/monkey-tutorial

And another monkey by Garie sim, this monkey likes to swing!http://gariesim.blogspot.com/2008/10/happy-swinging-polymer-clay-monkey.html

Libby has a great post about her favorite bezel forms, i love her work with bezels, it makes the piece so much elegant.
http://libzoid.net/blog/2008/10/10/5-friday-favorites-bezel-forms/

not too tired for another tutorial? here's a great mokume gane pumpkin tutorial by PCAGOE member papernclay
http://papernclay.blogspot.com/2008/10/mokume-gane-pumpkin-tutorial.html
http://www.papernclay.etsy.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/papernclay/

The Carrotbox is for anyone who loves glass rings, lucite rings, wood, agate, plastic, resin, acrylic, polymer, jade, etc. - anything, as long as there's no metal, i can sit for hours, be inspired and enjoy her huge collection of rings, some of them are polymer clay too.
http://www.thecarrotbox.com/news/0810.asp#29

One of the artists i found in the Carrotbox blog was - Arsmania - Ivana Molinari Schwab, has italian origin. She was born and grew up in Zurich, Switzerland.http://www.arsmania.com/pages/indexpag.html

4th in the autumn leaves pcagoe challenge!

ya! my ring came 4th in the autumn leaves pcagoe challenge! that was fun!

don't forget, this ring is given as a gift to my next Etsy buyer - it's a gift for MY 37th birthday which was on November 3rd!

Thank you all voters!

http://pcagoe.com/2008/11/05/autumn-leaves-challenge-winners/

PCAGOE monthly challenge

It’s time for the PCAGOE monthly challenge. The November theme is Autumn Leaves!

When you vote for your favorite entry, you’ll automatically be entered in a random drawing to win one of two prize packs! don't miss!

http://pcagoe.com/2008/11/01/autumn-leaves-challenge-vote-here

thanks!

PCAGOE November Challenge - Autumn Leaves

My Entry to the http://www.pcagoe.com/ November Challenge is a leaf ring, a bouquet of leaves shaded green , gold and gold leaf, with some millefiori leaves, they were inserted into polymer clay using a thin wire. It's base is a copper ring.
it's a big ring but no one can miss it :)

Vote for your favorite at http://www.pcagoe.com/ from Nov 1 to Nov 3rd (my birthday, by the way)
All voters are entered to win free prizes!

oh, and another thing, i am giving this ring as a gift (for my birthday) to the next buyer from my etsy store!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16644998

Thank you!

What to take to a craft fair

some of the members of PCAGOE forum listed a great list of "What to take to a craft fair", it's a "save and keep" list to all us presentors in craft fairs :)

Craft fair supplies

1. List of all items (If you have time you should mark each one with a number and a price and keep a list so you just have to mark it off when you sell it and it’s great for inventory)


2. products, (things to sell)


3. table(s)


4. chair(s)


5. tablecloth(s)


6. cell phone


7. water, snacks, lunch


8. calculator


9. mirror


10. sales book


11. business cards


12. paper and pens


13. bagsstands, displays


14. change, singles and fives


15. camera


16. several shoe boxes to make different heights on the table and covers for them (fabric)


17. receipts


18. custom order forms


19. scissorstape


20. tissue paper/bubble wrap for fragile items


21. sign-up sheet for your mailing list


22. tax ID number/license


23. coupons for your online shop?


24. bring someone to help you


25. bowl of fun $1 items (kids love this)


26. hat


27. masking tape


28. small brown lunch bags (if your products will fit) with stamps or stickers on them advertising your shop


29. sunscreen


30. bungee cords


31. craft apron (like the ones from the hardware store, waist aprons with pockets)


32. umbrella


33. breath mints


34. Lights Spare Light


35. Bulbs


36. Extension Leads


37. G Clamps


38. Boxes and packaging


39. Tools (for on the spot work, like changing a pendant on a leather cord to a silver chain)


40. Flask for Coffee (actually the most import thing on my list)


41. Wet wipes (for wiping sticky fingers if I have been eating, before I handle the jewellery)


42. Spare Price Tags


43. Information Leaflets about your work

and you can add more!

thanks to -

Linda-NK Designshttp://www.nkdesignslindariopel.blogspot.com/
http://www.nkdesigns.etsy.com/

alissa
http://divadea.com/
http://divadea.etsy.com/

Tejae

http://www.tejaesart.blogspot.com/
http://www.tejaesart.etsy.com/

Holly Piper-Smith
http://www.pollyhyper.etsy.com/
http://www.secondimpressionphoto.com/
http://www.pollyhyper-etsy.blogspot.com/

Pipsjewellery
http://www.pipsjewellery.etsy.com/
http://www.pipsjewellery.blogspot.com/
www.flickr.com/photos/pipsjewellery/

Happy sales!

Vote to win in PCAGOE September TEXTURE challenge

Vote to win in PCAGOE September TEXTURE challenge!

The theme this month is texture, and the idea was to show the various ways polymer clay can be textured.

When you vote for your favorite entry, you’ll automatically be entered in a random drawing to win one of two prize packs!

http://pcagoe.com/

New month - New Challenge! Vote for your favorite Personal Hero clay creation!

Just choose from the great entries for the PCAGOE July Personal Hero Challenge, and be entered in a drawing to WIN one of two July prize packs!

http://pcagoe.com/

Good luck every one!

Summer Vacation - 1st place :)

Thank you all voters!
My cute flip flops just won 1st place in PCAGOE June challenge!
http://pcagoe.com/2008/06/05/june-challenge-winners/

Fortunatly they are already sold and someone will enjoy these cuties!

THANK YOU!

Summer Vacation! PCAGOE June Summer Vacation Challenge

VOTE for your favorite entry and be entered in a drawing to WIN one of two June prizes. The first is the Ocean Blues prize pack of 8 polymer clay items – all handmade with love by members of PCAGOE, and all in gorgeous blues and aquas.
http://pcagoe.com/

My Entry for the summer challenge are the cute flip-flops!

2008 is starting with a smile :)

2008 is starting with a smile :)

PCAGOE, the Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy has a monthly challenge. January Challenge was about New Year Resolution. Even though i am not celebrating New Year (we have Rosh Hashana which is the Jewish New year holiday) i think it's always a good idea to wish all of us a great year to come, and i won 3rd place!

Thank you for all the voters (in case you vote)

Have a great Year!

:)

Iris.

http://pcagoe.com/2008/01/07/january-challenge-winner/

These 2 Mobile are also for sale on my Etsy store -
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8525955

PCAGOE September Challenge Entries

Vote for your favorite at pcagoe.com and be entered to win one of 2 polymer clay prize packs! You can vote from now until September 28th at midnight (EST)!!