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With the country’s financial system in turmoil, everyone is looking for ways to save a few bucks this holiday season. While some Christmas shopping might be inevitable (Just make sure you shop handmade when you do shop!), there’s no need to spend m… Continue

For some individuals, going out Christmas shopping on Black Friday is a tradition. On the day after Turkey Day, they wake at first light, cruise to the nearest shopping mall, and do their best to complete as much Christmas shopping as possible! But for some people, Black Friday… Continue

Shop Local and Organic.
Begin your holiday shopping at the local farmers market, rather than the grocery store. Fresh and locally grown holiday fixings generally taste better anyway, and you get to support local farmers. Also consider purchasing a free-range turkey, wh… Continue

Supplies:

-Crafting glue
-Petroleum jelly
-Damp rag
-Decorative paper
-Acrylic paints
-Wire or necklace string
-Glaze
-Floral Foam
-Toothpicks

Start by arranging your decorative paper into two inch wide triangular strips no more than 11 inches long. Each piece will become an in… Continue

We’re launching an “Artisan Stimulus Package” and we want all business-minded crafters to be a part of it. Times are tough, and here at Artfire.com we’re looking for any chance we have to help the handmade artists of the world. That is why the next 5,000 users to sign… Continue