Sunday, February 10, 2013

CLOSING SHOP SALE

Sunday, February 10, 2013

"CLOSING SHOP SALE"

Garden Gate Designs on ArtFire is closing and is having a 60% off every item in shop sale.  Just an example:






Start you Christmas shopping early and save lots of money.  You can see the rest of the inventory at: www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.com

Sunday, January 27, 2013

VALENTINE'S DAY BOX

Sunday, January 27, 2013

VALENTINE'S DAY BOX


Does anyone remember the Valentine's Day Boxes that school children used to make to hold the Valentine's Day Cards that you exchanged with classmates?  Well, today, most teachers just give out brown paper bags and have the students color on them, place their names on them, or sometimes decorate them.

A week ago, my five year old Grandaughter Kylee and I made one for her pre school classe's Valentine's Day Party.  They are to hold her cards that she will get from classmates.  The box was so simple to make.

All you need is a shoe box that you no longer need, some red tissue paper, paper lace heart or flower cutouts, stickers in the Valentine's Day theme and glue.

Your local WalMart is a great place for purchasing stickers.  Just look in the greeting card aisle.  You will find more than you need.  I purchased some puffy ones, 3 dimensional ones and Valentine Lady Bug Stickers.

To begin with, just cut a slit in the lid approximately 1/2 inche by 4 inches.  Then, you take your red tissue paper and cover the lid, both inside and out and use scotch tape to fasten it with on the inside of the lid.  Next, tissue paper the main box using the same technique as the lid.  It is kind of like wrapping a gift.  Place the lid on the box and have your young person decorate away using Elmer's Glue for the cut outs and placing the stickers everywear. 



So, with a little help from Grandma, Kylee is all ready for her Valentine's Day Party. 

As I take care of my Grandaughter two days a week, I am always looking for crafty projects to keep her entertained.  She loved decorating this Valentine's Day Box and I am sure your little one will too.

Happy Crafting.

Rosemary,
Garden Gate Designs
www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.

If you are looking for some Valentine's Day Jewelry, my ArtFire shop has a few select pieces.  Here are just a few:





www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.com

Sunday, November 25, 2012

CYBOR MONDAY SALES

Sunday, November 25, 2012

CYBOR MONDAY SALES

My Art Fire Shop is having a Cybor Monday Sale starting today, Sunday, Nov. 25.  Receive 25% off plus free shipping on every item in shop.  Use coupon code 25-PERCENT-OFF at checkout.

Come check out my wonderful collection of Edgy, Contemporary Handcrafted, Artisan Created Jewelry.  Great for Christmas Gifting or just a treat for yourself!

Just a sample of the wonderful items you will find for sale in my shop at:www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.com





Rosemary, Garden Gate Designs at:

Sunday, November 11, 2012

BLACK FRIDAY SALES

Sunday, November 11, 2012 (Veteran's Day)

BLACK SUNDAY SALES

My ArtFire shop at www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.com is having a BLACK FRIDAY SALE from Nov. 10 through Nov. 24.  Reap a savings of 20% off every item in this shop.  Paypal will refund the difference to you.  This is a great savings to you and a great way to save on Christmas Gifts, or something special just for you. 

As an example:

Beautiful Moonstone

Gorgeous Banded Blue Agate

Czech glass

Turquoise

Azurite-Chrysolcola with Gold Leaf

Sea Pediment

Jasper

Gorgeous Agate
You are sure to find something on your shopping list and save 20% off retail.

www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.com

Thursday, November 8, 2012

"Roses are Red"

Thursday, November 8, 2012

"Roses are Red"

Last week I purchased the most amazing bunch of Roses at Heinen's Grocery Store in Brecksville, Ohio.  Now, I am not really a big fan of roses, but, at $5.99 a bunch (14 stems) it was a real bargain.  I just could not resist the colors offered in the bunches.  They are going on a week old now, and they are still beautiful. 

Just thought I would share them with you.  Don't you think they are just amazing?





Hoping you enjoyed my "Roses"
Rosemary, Garden Gate Designs at:www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.com

Thursday, November 1, 2012

"She's Gone Country"

Thursday, November 1, 2012

"She's Gone Country"

And so can you with this awesome Southwestern Flavored Memory Wire Bracelet complete with Western Charms. 


You can own this wonderful Memory Wire Bracelet by checking out: www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.com

Rosemary, Garden Gate Designs

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

"Moonstone" for All Hallow's Eve

October 31, 2012

"Moonstone" for All Hallow's Eve

Well, it is finally here!  All the little hobgobblins in the neighborhood are out trick or treating, dressed in scary and cute costumes and collecting tons of candy.

Now, if you are an adult going to a Halloween Party tonight, you might want to take an amulet for safety.  Just in case you encounter some evil spirits along the way.

Might I suggest the Gemstone "Moonstone".  Moonstone is that milky with bluish or yellowish tint Gemstone that seems to change colors with whatever light you are in.  Sometimes it gives off hints of pink.

In the Eastern cultures, Moonstone was favored for Love.  They believed that wearing or carrying a moonstone would bring a new love into your life.  They also believe that holding a piece of moonstone over their hearts after a quarrel, and then exchanging the stones with each other, would bring you back together. 

Because of the way it travels thru the Zodiac, Moonstone is also considered a protective stone while traveling.  So, tonight, you just might want to carry a Moonstone with you on your travels.  Afterall, you never know what might be lurking in the dark this Hallow's Eve!


 
This is an example of pebble Moonstone made into a gorgeous necklace to wear around your neck to keep you safe.  The shimmery Moonstone Pebbles are set off with Blue Saphire Faceted Jade Rondels and can be found in my ArtFire Shop at: www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.co.
 
This is an example of large faceted round Moonstone Beads.  The shimmer is incredible!
 
Hoping everyone has a safe and spooky All Hallow's Eve!
 
Rosemary, Garden Gate Designs