New bracelets, home decor crafts, and necklaces at MJ Crafts Design Studio

Welcome back! Mary continued adding new items of handcrafted jewelry and handmade crafts at MJ Crafts Design Studio.
Remember that you can always see her latest handcrafted jewelry at the newly created Handcrafted Jewelry Page, and Handcrafted Jewelry Page 2.
In the previous blogs I introduced the Handcrafted Semi-precious Stones Rings, the Handcrafted Swarovski Crystals Birth Silver Rings, the Handcrafted Faceted Swarovski Crystals Gold Plated Birth Month Rings, the Handcrafted Jewelry Pink & Purple Watch, and the Handcrafted Semi-Precious Kokopelli Watch 1.
I also mentioned the Handcrafted Jewelry Pink Glass Beads Bracelet, the Handcrafted Jewelry Blue & Green Glass Beads Bracelet, the Handcrafted Jewelry Blue & Golden Glass Beads Bracelet, and the Handcrafted Jewelry Red & White Crystal & Glass Beads Bracelet. Also, I introduced the Handcrafted Polymer Clay Pastel Pendant Necklace, the Orange and Yellow Flowery Necklace, and the Handcrafted White Fish and Turquoise Necklace.

Today, we have a few more of Mary's creations:
Polymer Clay Garden & Plant Pals-from the Home Decor Handmade Crafts Collection
Dimensions: tallest is about 3 inches; pole about 12 inches
Description: Handmade of Polymer Clay and/or Porcelain. Beautiful to decorate your garden and your interior plants. More characters and designs will be available soon!
Retail Price: $9.50 each


Polymer Clay Black Widow Marbleized Beads Bracelet-from the FIMO Polymer Clay Creations
Dimensions: Standard Size
Description: Handmade polymer clay beads, unique glass beads, pewter and silver plated beads and findings. Each bracelet comes with a satin bag (pouch). Perfect for that special occasion gift!
Retail Price: $18.00

Fairy Face Green Necklace-another great Polymer Clay Necklace!
Dimensions: About 18 inches long.
Description: Handmade with Polymer Clay. Findings, crimps and clasp are 14K gold plated. Gold plated Beadalon .018 in wire is also used. Glass and brass beads are used for final details. Water pearl for final detail. Unique design! Beautiful and unique for that special occasion.
Retail Price: $136.00



Many more creations will be coming out...stay in contact and don't forget to visit us often and check our new craft items and new items 2 pages for more impressive creations. Stay in touch!

PS-Don't forget to use the Site Map and Site Map 2 if you have questions on where to look for in our site. Also, if you have a quality related site, link with us at our VIP Art-Handmade Crafts-Handcrafted Gifts Related Sites

All Handmade Crafts & Handcrafted Jewelry - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

Newly created Handcrafted Jewelry Necklaces at MJ Crafts Design Studio

Mary continues busy creating new handcrated jewelry and handmade crafts at MJ Crafts Design Studio. Remember that you can always see her latest handcrafted jewelry at the newly created Handcrafted Jewelry Page, and Handcrafted Jewelry Page 2.

In the previous blogs I introduced the Handcrafted Semi-precious Stones Rings, the Handcrafted Swarovski Crystals Birth Silver Rings, the Handcrafted Faceted Swarovski Crystals Gold Plated Birth Month Rings, the Handcrafted Jewelry Pink & Purple Watch, and the Handcrafted Semi-Precious Kokopelli Watch 1. I also mentioned the Handcrafted Jewelry Pink Glass Beads Bracelet, the Handcrafted Jewelry Blue & Green Glass Beads Bracelet, the Handcrafted Jewelry Blue & Golden Glass Beads Bracelet, and the Handcrafted Jewelry Red & White Crystal & Glass Beads Bracelet.

Today, I wish to introduce you to a few more new creations:

Handcrafted Polymer Clay Pastel Pendant Necklace
Dimensions: about 18 inches long.
Description: Handcrafted with polymer clay. All findings, crimps, beads, bali beads and clasp are in sterling silver. Lampwork glass beads, Beadalon .018 inches silver wire are used for final details. Unique design!
Beautiful and Elegant!
Retail Price: $124.00



Orange and Yellow Flowery Necklace
Dimensions: about 14 inches long.
Description: Handmade Polymer Clay & Orange and Yellow beads. Handcrafted with Sterling Silver wire, crimps, chains and findings. Beadalon .018 in/19 stringing wire is also used. Embellished with fresh water pearls, crackle beads and Austrian crystals bicone beads for final details.Beautiful and unique for that special occasion.
Retail Price: $110.00



Handcrafted White Fish and Turquoise Necklace
Dimensions: about 12 inches long
Description: Fish pendant handmade with polymer clay and embellished with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabs. Fiber optic Orange and Mother of Pearls Beads are also used. Sterling Silver Bali Beads and findings. Turquoise medium doughnut is used as a clasp.Unique design!
Retail Price: $164.00



Many more creations will be coming out...stay in contact and don't forget to visit us often and check our new craft items and new items 2 pages for more impressive creations. Stay in touch!

PS-Don't forget to use the Site Map and Site Map 2 if you have questions on where to look for in our site. Also, if you have a quality related site, link with us at our VIP Art-Handmade Crafts-Handcrafted Gifts Related Sites

All Handmade Crafts & Handcrafted Jewelry - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

Recent Handcrafted Jewelry Bracelet Creations

As I mentioned in my last blogs, Mary has begun a new line of handcrafted jewelry at MJ Crafts Design Studio, and I will be bringing those new creations here for your viewing and buying pleasure. She has created two main pages related to this new line of jewelry, those are Handcrafted Jewelry Page, Handcrafted Jewelry Page 2.

In the previous blogs I introduced the Handcrafted Semi-precious Stones Rings, the Handcrafted Swarovski Crystals Birth Silver Rings, the Handcrafted Faceted Swarovski Crystals Gold Plated Birth Month Rings, the Handcrafted Jewelry Pink & Purple Watch, and the Handcrafted Semi-Precious Kokopelli Watch 1.

Today, I continue the presentation with the following wonderful handcrafted jewelry creations:

Handcrafted Jewelry Pink Glass Beads Bracelet - Handcrafted with Pink and White Large oval and medium round Glass beads. Transparent Lampwork pink roses flower glass beads are used for a floral and romantic look. Embellished with Silver plated beads and findings. Stretch cord is used for bracelet band. Beautiful and Elegant!
Retail Price: $34.00





Handcrafted Jewelry Blue & Green Glass Beads Bracelet - Handcrafted with Blue Glass and Green Semi-precious stones beads. Transparent Lampwork White and Blue flower glass beads are used for a floral and romantic look. Embellished with Silver plated beads, charms and findings. Stretch cord is used for flexibility.Beautiful and Elegant!
Retail Price: $28.00



Handcrafted Jewelry Blue & Golden Glass Beads Bracelet - Handcrafted with Translucent Dk. Blue and Amber Yellow Drop Glass beads. Transparent Lampwork Golden large glass beads are used for a floral and romantic look. Embellished with Silver plated beads, charms and findings. Stretch cord is used for flexibility. Beautiful and Elegant!
Retail Price: $32.00



Handcrafted Jewelry Red & White Crystal & Glass Beads Bracelet -Handcrafted with Red and White Glass beads. Transparent Lampwork white and pink roses flower glass beads are used for a floral and romantic look. Austrian Swarovski Crystals AB are used to embellish the bracelet. Silver plated beads, charms and findings are used for final details. Stretch cord is used for flexibility
Beautiful and Elegant!
Retail Price: $36.00


Many more creations will be coming out...stay in contact and don't forget to visit us often and check our new items and new items 2 pages for more impressive creations. Stay in touch!

PS-Don't forget to use the Site Map and Site Map 2 if you have questions on where to look for in our site. Also, if you have a quality related site, link with us at our VIP Art-Handmade Crafts-Handcrafted Gifts Related Sites

All Handmade Crafts, Handcrafted Jewelry & Decorated Eggs - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

Newest additions to the Handcrafted Jewelry Watches Collection

As I mentioned in my last blog, Mary has begun a new line of handcrafted jewelry at MJ Crafts Design Studio, and I will be bringing those new creations here for your viewing and buying pleasure. She has created two main pages related to this new line of jewelry, those are Handcrafted Jewelry Page, Handcrafted Jewelry Page 2.

In the previous blog I introduced the Handcrafted Semi-precious Stones Rings, the Handcrafted Swarovski Crystals Birth Silver Rings, and the Handcrafted Faceted Swarovski Crystals Gold Plated Birth Month Rings.

Today, I wish to present to you the following handcrafted jewelry watches:

Handcrafted Jewelry Pink & Purple Watch - Handcrafted with Drop Glass Purple & Pink beads. Embellished with Silver plated findings and details. Stretch cord is used for watch band. Round silver and gold details watch face.White Opalescent Geneva sphere. Quartz function and mechanical system. Stainless Steel back and is water resistant.Beautiful and Elegant!
Retail Price: $42.00







Handcrafted Semi-precious Kokopelli Watch 1- Handcrafted with Semi-precious Unachite and Peridot Stones. Embellished with Silver plated beads and findings. Five turtle charms are used for final details. Stretch cord is used for watch bands. Round Large Silver watch face. Two Kokopelli's designs enhance the watch sphere. Quartz function and mechanical system. Stainless Steel back. Beautiful, Elegant and Southern look.
Retail Price: $72.00






Next time I will present to you the wonderful bracelets in this collection. Many more creations are coming out...stay in contact and don't forget to visit us often and check our new items and new items 2 pages for more impressive creations. Stay in touch!

PS-Don't forget to use the Site Map and Site Map 2 if you have questions on where to look for in our site. Also, if you have a quality related site, link with us at our VIP Art-Handmade Crafts-Handcrafted Gifts Related Sites

All Handmade Crafts, Handcrafted Jewelry & Decorated Eggs - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

Handcrafted Semi-precious, Swarovski Silver and Gold Plated Rings

As you all know, Mary has begun a new line of handcrafted jewelry at MJ Crafts Design Studio, and I will be bringing those new creations here for your viewing and buying pleasure. She has created two main pages related to this new line of jewelry, those are Handcrafted Jewelry Page, Handcrafted Jewelry Page 2. For now, let's just explore the first page to see which treasures we can find:

Handcrafted Semi-precious Stones Rings - Handcrafted with Semi-precious Stones Chips, Sterling Silver and Silver Plated findings and beads. Stretch cord is used to give flexibility. Only the Peridot ring (shown in hand) has two rows, the rest are only with one row. Beautiful to wear anytime. Retail Price: $14.00 each

Choose from 28 different Semi-precious Stones Rings available or choose your birth stone with your order.





Handcrafted Swarovski Crystals Birth Silver Rings - Fits all.Handcrafted with Austrian Swarovski Crystals, Sterling Silver and Silver Plated findings and beads. Stretch cord is used to give flexibility. Beautiful and Elegant to wear anytime. Retail Price: $16.00 each

Choose your Birth Ring with these Swarovski Crystals Beads available:
January - Garnet February - AmethystMarch - Aquamarine April - Diamond (AB Crystal)May - Emerald (Malachite)June - PearlJuly - Ruby (Red Jasper) August - PeridotSeptember - SapphireOctober - Tourmaline (Pink Quartz)November - Citrine (Topaz)December - Blue Topaz





Handcrafted Faceted Swarovski Crystals Gold Plated Birth Month Rings - Fits all. Handcrafted with Faceted Austrian Swarovski Crystals, Gold Plated findings and beads. Stretch cord is used to give flexibility.Each ring will come with two AB crystals on each side. Please choose the crystal for the center according to the month of your birth.Beautiful and Elegant to wear anytime. Retail Price: $24.00 each

January - Garnet February - AmethystMarch - Aquamarine April - Diamond (AB Crystal)May - Emerald (Erinite)June - PearlJuly - Ruby August - PeridotSeptember - Sapphire OpalOctober - Tourmaline (Pink)November - Citrine (Dk. Topaz)December - Blue Topaz (Sapphire)





Next time I will present to you the creations on the next page of Handcrafted Jewelry. Many more creations are coming out...stay in contact and don't forget to visit us often and check our new items and new items 2 pages for more impressive creations.

PS-Don't forget to use the Site Map and Site Map 2 if you have questions on where to look for in our site. Also, if you have a quality related site, link with us at our VIP Art-Handmade Crafts-Handcrafted Gifts Related Sites Directory

All Handmade Crafts & Decorated Eggs - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

New Handcrafted Dichroic Glass and Polymer Clay Green Fish Pendant Necklace

Mary has begun a new line of handcrafted jewelry at MJ Crafts Design Studio, and I will be bringing those new creations here for your viewing and buying pleasure. Many more creations are coming out...stay in contact and don't forget to visit us often and check our new items and new items 2 pages for more impressive creations.

For now, check out this necklace:

Handcrafted Dichroic Glass and Polymer Clay Green Fish Pendant Necklace -Dimensions About: aprox. 22"-24" long Description: Handcrafted with Lime Green and Turquoise Blue Dichroic medium round and square large Glass beads. Czech Lime Green and Aquamarine Glass Seed Beads are used to embellish the necklace. Silver plated beads, fish charm, crimp tubes, final chain, clasp and findings are used for final details.Swarovski Crystals are used to accent the Polymer Clay Green Fish Pendant.Beadalon 19 flexible .018" stringing wire is used to complete and embellish this unique creation.Beautiful and Elegant!
Retail Price: $120.00




More new creations will be coming very shortly. Come visit us!

PS-Don't forget to use the Site Map and Site Map 2 if you have questions on where to look for in our site. Also, if you have a quality related site, link with us at our VIP Art-Handmade Crafts-Handcrafted Gifts Related Sites Directory

All Handmade Crafts & Decorated Eggs - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

New Artistic Creations from MJ Crafts Design Studio

MJ Crafts Design Studio is proud to offer new creations in its polymer clay handmade jewelry collection. These are:

Polymer Clay Marbleized Beads Bracelet -
Dimensions: Standard SizeDescription: Handmade polymer clay beads, unique glass beads, pewter and silver plated beads and findings. Perfect for Mother's Day Gifts!!!
Retail Price: $24.00



Polymer Clay Marbleized Lobster Clasp Key Chain -
Dimensions: About 5 inches longDescription: Handmade polymer clay beads, unique glass beads, charms, pewter and silver plated beads and findings. Perfect for Mother's Day Gifts!!!
Retail Price: $18.00



Polymer Clay Marbleized Ball Key Chain -
Dimensions: About 5 inches longDescription: Handmade polymer clay beads, unique glass beads, charms, pewter and silver plated beads and findings. Perfect for Mother's Day Gifts!!!
Retail Price: $17.00



Other New Items include:

Fimo "Yelloww Cat" Jewelry Pin Collection - (Not Mispelled)
Dimensions About: 4"h x 1.75"wDescription: Handmade with polymer clay. Micro filament is used for final details.Also can be used as a magnet.No, is not mispelled...that's the way I want to call it.....Retail Price:$15.00 - Pin$16.00 - Magnet



3&1 Faces Polymer Clay Pin -
Dimensions About: 4.5"h x 1.75"wDescription: Handmade with Polymer Clay. Sterling Silver wire, Austrian Crystals, Austrian Beads and glass beads are used for final details.
Retail Price: $44.00



Come visit us!!!

PS-Don't forget to use the Site Map and Site Map 2 if you have questions on where to look for in our site. Also, if you have a quality related site, link with us at our VIP Art-Handmade Crafts-Handcrafted Gifts Related Sites Directory

All Handmade Crafts & Decorated Eggs - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

MJ Crafts Design Studio is back again in operations!!!

MJ Crafts Design Studio is back again in operations!!!! We have opened our website doors in the beautiful city of Tucson, Arizona. We will soon be adding a new line of western crafts directly related to the western motif. Stay in touch and come visit us again regularly.

Thanks!!!

PS-Don't forget to use the Site Map and Site Map 2 if you have questions on where to look for in our site. Also, if you have a quality related site, link with us at our VIP Art-Handmade Crafts-Handcrafted Gifts Related Sites Directory

All Handmade Crafts & Decorated Eggs - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

MJ Crafts Design Studio--Home of Handmade Crafts and Eggypieces--is MOVING!!!

My son Antonio Jose at the Retired Ceremony, March 1st, 2005. Major Jose A. Gonzalez, proud American!

Well....it had to happen. After 24 years of service in the great United States Air Force, it has come my time to be honorably discharged and join the ranks of the "Retired." My wife (Mary) is unable to continue creating her wonderful handmade crafts and handcrafted gifts during this transition; therefore, MJ Crafts Design Studio has temporarily halted its operations to allow for the packing and transportation of our household goods from South America back to the United States. We expect to be unpacked, settled, and ready to resume operations by late March.

I guess that now, as a retiree, I can finally now go to the Base Exchange and buy me one of those "USAF Retired" baseball caps which I remember seeing veterans wear around the base.

It is a time of mixed feelings...sadness in that I may not again wear a uniform I'm so proud of...but happiness at the prospect of a whole new career and a new chapter in our life.

The world has evolved considerably in those 24 years. Back then, when I started as a Missile Launch Officer, underground in a Launch Control Center in Missouri, the main enemy was the Soviet Union... with its tanks and huge army. Our Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles were pointing at them, and theirs were pointing at us. Nowadays things have changed, as we are fighting an enemy who hides amongst civilians and uses churches and hospitals to shoot from.

Well, I don't want to get on a soapbox and discuss the current state of world affairs. Let's better focus on beautiful and positive things...such as a baby, a friendly smile, a butterfly kiss from a daughter, a nice walk on the beach, funny handmade crafts, etc.

So...remember to look us up again in late March. We will post a message once we are back in business. Once we are back in the states, our shipping and payment options will increase, therefore improving our customer service considerably. Looking forward to continue to serve you. I'm sure Mary will spend a lot of this "down" time making sketches and coming up with more ideas for future collections.

For now, these are Mary and Jose, and MJ Crafts Design Studio, ...signing off temporarily......CIAO! See you soon!

PS-Don't forget to use the Site Map and Site Map 2 if you have questions on where to look for in our site. Also, if you have a quality related site, link with us at our VIP Art-Handmade Crafts-Handcrafted Gifts Related Sites Directory

All Handmade Crafts, Decorated Eggs Art Gallery & Handcrafted Gifts Collectibles - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

Continuing the St. Valentine's Day and Easter Season Craft Gifts Ideas

Continuing with our presentation of MJ Crafts Design Studio's St. Valentine's Day and Easter Season handmade crafts, we wish to introduce additional, unique crafts for these two seasons. Remember, as I mentioned before, now is the time to order, as we will be retiring from the military and moving back to the states. Our household goods will be in transit, so for a month or so Mary won't be able to process new orders.

Therefore, let's take a look at some new items she has handcrafted for these coming seasons:






'Easter' Paper Clips, also located in the Paper Clips Funny Faces Crafts Collection:
Dimensions: From 1.75 h - 2.75 hDescription: Handmade with glazed Fimo and large paper clips. Functional, colorful, funny and durable.Make everyone laugh with these unique gifts!
Perfect for Secretaries Day, Church groups or "Back to School" gifts.
Retail Price: $11.00 (set of 3)



These are but some of the additional funny and unique handcrafted gifts at MJ Crafts Design Studio. Don't forget to use the Sitemap and the Sitemap2 to help you search and navigate if you have specific crafts and gifts you are looking for. Also, we are always looking to link up with quality Arts-Crafts-Gifts sites which could be of interest to our visitors. If interested. check our Arts-Handmade Crafts-Gifts Related Sites Directory and submit your site. As always, it is a pleasure for us to have you as a visitor!



All Handmade Crafts, Handcrafted Gifts and Decorated Eggs Art at MJ Crafts Design Studio - Featuring the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

2005 St Valentine's Day handmade crafts

Get a head start on your MJ Crafts Design Studio St. Valentine's Day shopping as we won't be able to fill orders during the month of February. We are moving back to the states from overseas, after retiring from a 24-year career in the US Air Force.

Let me describe what we have for St. Valentine's Day:



Seasonal Wire Heart Ornament:
Dimensions: About 10.75 in x 8 in Description: This handmade ornament is hand crafted in Copper with blown glass beads. Each detail is created based on the artist's perspective and creative freedom of expression. Beautiful for garden, terrace or home accent decor.Unique Design!
Retail Price: $28.00



Decorated Egg Heart Jewel:
Dimensions: About: 8.5 in h x 4 in wDescription: Front red heart door opens. Inside, one large drop AB Austrian Crystal and red heart shaped crystal, both resting on a red velvet pillow with gold color details. This piece was imperial gold color and red satin finish. Accented with AB Austrian Crystals and red Ruby crystals. 18K gold plated stand and fidings.Decorated box available for this eggypiece.
Retail Price: $295.00



St. Valentine's Heart Pendant Necklaces:
Dimensions: About 9-10 in longDescription: Handmade with glazed Fimo. Embellished with Austrian crystals. Leather cord, nickel wire and silver plated findings are used for final details. Perfect to match with any personal style.
Other designs and colors will be available soon!!!
Retail Price: $16.50 each



St. Valentine's Polka-Dots Hearts Pin:
Dimensions: About 4.5"h x 2.5"w(including the beaded wires)Description: This porcelain handmade ornament is painted in bright colors and gold enamel details. Embellished w/AB and Ruby Austrian Crystals. Glass beads and pearls are used. Also, gold color wire is used for final details.Express your feelings with this unique gift!
Retail Price: $25.50

These are but some of the beautiful crafts at MJ Crafts Design Studio. Don't forget to use the Site Map, Site Map 2 if you have questions on what to find. Also, if you have a quality related site, link with us at our VIP Art-Handmade Crafts-Gifts Related Sites Directory. As always, it is a pleasure for us to have you as a visitor!


All Handmade Crafts-Handcrafted Gifts-Decorated Eggs Art Gallery- MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

How to be a good neighbor at craft events-interesting article!

In researching the net to improve our MJ Crafts Design Studio crafts and services, I have found some very interesting articles in the internet and wanted to share them with you. Don't forget to review our "New craft items" for our latest handmade crafts. Also our site map is still the best way to navigate our site. Make sure you review the second sitemap as well. Also, if you have a quality site related to "handmade crafts, decorated eggs, art, gifts, beads, polymer clay, or similar themes" consider exchanging links with us. Check out our Handmade Crafts VIP Related Resources Directory.

This article is titled: Booth Etiquette :How to be a better "neighbor" at crafts events by Wiliam T. Lasley

When attending craft shows, there are some simple things to keep in mind that will make you a better neighbor. Remember that there are others at the event who, like you, are there to make money. To make the best of things you should try to acknowledge the needs and rights of your fellow crafters.

Stay within you allotted space
If your display needs that extra "couple of inches", buy it from the promoters before the event. Often you will need to purchase a "double" booth or at least an additional half space. Check with the show promoter to see what options you have regarding measurements. If you do not want to incur that added expense, you may need to redesign your display so that it will fit in the space you purchase. Whatever you do, do not extend your display into your neighbor's space! The quickest way to make an enemy at a show is to steal space from a fellow exhibitor. And it is stealing. When you put your display into another crafter's booth, you are taking space that someone else has paid for, which is theft, not to mention, rude.

Design your booth in a way that makes it accessible without infringing on your neighbor.

While this relates to the guideline above, it is actually a little different. Sometimes, a display layout may need to be accessible on two sides. In most cases this would require a corner or end spot (yeah, they cost more too, check with the folks in charge of your event). If you are side by side with two other exhibitors, your booth will only be accessible from the front. Don't expect your neighbor to redesign their booth so customers can get to an extra side on yours.
Be friendly to fellow exhibitors, but don't be a pestIt's fine to visit with other exhibitors at a show; in fact I love meeting new crafters! But don't stand around talking if a customer walks in. Remember, craftspeople are there to make money. They can't do that if someone is continually visiting or blocking customers from viewing their wares.

Give yourself enough time to set up before the show begins
Setting up a booth at a craft fair takes time. It takes more time for some than for others. Whether it takes you a few minutes or several hours, be sure you allot enough time to finish before the customers arrive. Boxes blocking aisles keep customers from visiting other booths. Even if you are not in the aisles, setting up a display in your space while the show is open distracts customers. This can hurt sales for yourself and your colleagues.

To sum it up, be aware that there are others attending craft events beside yourself. Be courteous to fellow craftspeople and keep in mind that what may work best for you may infringe upon other exhibitors. Too many negative happenings can make enemies of your fellow craftspeople, or even get you banned from a show. By getting along with others, you can sometimes make important contacts and better yet, friends for life!

All Handmade Crafts & Decorated Eggs - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

Ordering Information

Recently we had a customer who was in a rush to receive her order, but who waited for several weeks before sending payment in full. This individual was unable to understand how to answer a "PayPal Request for Money" so she ended up sending us a check, which obviously took longer to receive, endorse, mail away and clear.

Furthermore, we clearly state in our site that the crafts will NOT be created until AFTER THE FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED! So, just to clear any doubts, let me reproduce below the information we have in our site, at the "How to Order" Page:

MJ Crafts Design Studio

All work is made to order and special requests are welcome.Remember to write any information that will help to produce your request correctly.The artist will contact you by email or by phone, if necessary for more details.
We no longer carry a printed copy of the catalog. This online catalog provides the most up to date information, as well as the lowest prices available.
How to Order:
If you wish to order now thru the website and pay with Visa/MC/AE/Discovery/e-check...Just use the cart symbol for each item and follow PayPal instructions.The shipping, handling and mailing (insured) is about 7% of the order total.
Or if you wish to order by email, mail or fax, after we receive your order we will send you a(Request Money) from our account with PayPal. Once you receive it, please, follow PayPal instructions...it is very easy and free to use!
Remember...Your transaction is secure on this site withPayPal
For all email, fax or mail orders ONLY, please specify the following:
1. Your Name, Phone number, Company name, Tax business number if applyAddress to be shipped, Shipping terms selected (USPS or UPS).
2. Please, specify the item number, item name, the quantity of each item and the pricefor each item.

There is No Minimum Order!

Mailing address:
Mary Gonzalez / MJ Crafts Design StudioODC-U.S. Embassy MontevideoUnit 4506APO AA 34035

Payment terms:Personal or Company checks and Money Orders accepted.If you are paying with check's or money order, please send it via mail ASAP. The fasterthe payment is received, the faster your order will be shipped.
Please, make checks payable to:Mary M. Gonzalez
Your order will NOT be processed and shippedUNTIL AFTER payment is received!

Shipping & Handling terms:
All USA orders, shipped Insured/PriorityMail/USPS (United States Postal Service)and protectively wrapped. Add 7% for shipping to all orders.For UPS delivery service, please send me an email for an estimate.The estimate will be calculated accordingto your location, quantity of items and an estimated weight.

For international orders:
Please contact us via email to find out about shipping charges.Thank You! Mary Gonzalez

Turnaround time: 1-3 weeks (AFTER PAYMENT IS RECEIVED)

"I will be more than happy to create specially for you, your store or your gallery"
Mary Gonzalez

All Handmade Crafts & Decorated Eggs - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

Latest addition- Garden Creatures Collection

The latest handmade crafts creations at MJ Crafts Design Studio includes the Garden Creatures Collection.

This collection includes:
Butterfly with Personality (Seated)-About 5.25 in (h) x 4 in (w)Description: Handmade with FIMO. All details are hand crafted and finished with nickel silver wire. Figurine. Unique Design!
Retail Price: $38.50

Bee in the Garden PhotoHolder- About 6.75 in (h) x 4 in (w)
Description: Handmade with FIMO. All details are hand crafted and finished with nickel silver wire.Unique Design!
Retail Price: $38.50

More will be forthcoming. As always, if interested in exchanging quality links, check out my resources directory at http://www.mjcrafts-designstudio.com/HandmadeCraftsIndex.html




All Handmade Crafts & Decorated Eggs - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!

Christmas Handcrafted Gifts at MJ Crafts Design Studio

Getting ready for the Christmas season, MJ Crafts Design Studio has cranked up its creative ideas for unique Christmas Handmade Crafts Gifts. In the following months we will introduce some more, but for now, you may start your early shopping with these:

Seasonal Snail 'Christmas' Photo or Note Holder-
Dimensions About: 6.5h x 4w (sizes in inches)Description: Handmade with glazed Fimo. Nickel and silver wire are used for final details. Each Item can be personalized or the note can bring a special message.(Please, specify it with your order)
Retail Price: $32.50 (US Dollars)
Note- This craft is part of the Seasonal Snail Photo Holder Collection

Candy Canes Necklace & Earrings Set-
Dimensions: About 10 in long (including the wire necklace)Description: This porcelain handmade necklace is painted in glossy red and white for the candy cones and green and gold enamel details for the Christmas tree. Also some foil effects are applied.Austrian Crystals, glass beads and gold plated wire is used for final details.Earrings, are one set of two Candy Cones design.
Retail Price: $32.00 per set

Christmas Leaves Necklace & Earrings Set-
Dimensions: About 9 in long (including the wire necklace)Description: This porcelain handmade necklace is painted in glossy green and gold enamel details. Also, some foil effects are applied. Austrian Crystals, glass beads and gold plated beads are used for final touches. Gold plated wire is used for final details. Earrings, are one set of two Leaves design.
Retail Price: $32.00 per set

Seasonal Wire Angel Ornament-
Dimensions: About 10.75h x 8wDescription: This handmade ornament is hand crafted in Copper with blown glass beads. Each detail is created based on the artist's perspective and creative freedom of __expression. Beautiful for garden, terrace or home accent decor.Unique Design!
Retail Price: $32.00

Christmas Ball Ornament Pin-
Dimensions: About 2.5h x 2.5wDescription: This porcelain handmade pin is painted in bright colors and gold enamel details. Accented w/Medium AB, Ruby and Emerald Austrian Crystals.Unique Design!
Retail Price: $10.50

Christmas Candy Cane Pin-
Dimensions: About 4.5h x 2wDescription: This porcelain handmade pin is painted in bright colors and gold enamel details. Embellished w/glass beads and wire is used for final details.Unique Design!
Retail Price: $15.50

Christmas Pearly Snowman Pin-
Dimensions: About 4.5h x 2.5wDescription: This porcelain handmade pin is painted in pearly white and bright colors details. Each detail is set one by one.Hanging Ornament will be available soon!
Retail Price: $14.00

Patriotic Nativity Ornament-
Dimensions: About 6.5h x 4w (including the wire beaded hanger).Description: This clay handmade nativity patriotic ornament is painted in matte white and gold enamel details. The three kings are painted in red, white and blue patriotic colors and baby Jesus is covered with the US flag blanket theme.Austrian crystals, glass beads and wire are used for final and hanging details.One-of-a-kind!
Retail Price: $50.00

Amethyst Guardian Angel Ornament-
Dimensions: About 6.5h x 4w (including the wire beaded hanger).Description: This porcelain handmade ornament is painted in translucent and gold enamel details. AB Austrian Flower Finding, Amethyst Austrian Crystals, glass beads and wire are used for final and hanging details.
Retail Price: $55.00

The second page of the Christmas Handmade Crafts section includes these crafts:

Christmas 'Fishing Angel' Ornament-
Dimensions: About 6.5h x 4w (including the wire beaded hanger).Description: This porcelain handmade ornament is painted in translucent colors, antique gold paint and gold enamel details. AB Austrian Crystals, glass beads and wire are used for final and hanging details.Oops! I got Jesus in the fish!
Retail Price: $28.00

Christmas 'Snowman w/Bird' Ornament-
Dimensions: About 9h x 4w (including the wire beaded hanger).Description: This porcelain handmade ornament is painted in bright colors. AB Austrian Crystals, glass beads and green color wire are used for final and hanging details.Each piece is 3-D setup one by one.Great for gift!
Retail Price: $24.00

Christmas 'Artistic Star' Ornament-
Dimensions: About 7h x 5w (including the wire beaded hanger).Description: This porcelain handmade ornament is painted in bright colors and black enamel details. Glass beads and gold color wire are used for final and hanging details.Very different!
Retail Price: $14.50

Christmas 'Artistic Tree' Ornament-
Dimensions: About 9.5h x 2w (including the wire beaded hanger).Description: This porcelain handmade ornament is painted in bright colors and black enamel details. Glass blown beads and gold color wire are used for final and hanging details.Very different!
Retail Price: $8.50

Christmas 'Hanging Santa' Ornament-
Dimensions: About 11h x 4wDescription: This porcelain handmade ornament is painted in pearly white, red and black bright colors. Gold enamel and foil effects are applied. Each detail is set one by one. Green wire and glass beads are used for final details.Unique Design!
Retail Price: $28.00

Many more creations are in production. Mary has just finished some beautiful Christmas Tree ornaments, which I know you will love...so remember to always check back with us. Also, if your site has an Arts-Handmade Crafts-Gifts theme, consider becoming a reciprocal link partner. Check out our Resources Directory and submit your quality site if it fits our themes only.

All Handmade Crafts & Decorated Eggs - MJ Crafts Design Studio features the Eggypiece Art Collection, beautiful and funny FIMO Polymer Clay creations, and many more 100% handmade crafts made out of ceramics, porcelain, wire, beads, and polymer clay. Very unusual! PayPal and Family Friendly. Come and Visit Us!