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		<title>Spotlight on &#8211; Too Aquarius</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Niki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The featured guild member for the Polymer Clay Smoosher&#8217;s this week is Too Aquarius. Elaine resides in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, and her forte with polymer clay, is millefiori canes, and beads made from her canes. What is a millefiori cane? Take a look: And here are some of the beads that she creates using [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The featured guild member for the Polymer Clay Smoosher&#8217;s this week is <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/tooaquarius">Too Aquarius</a>.</p>
<p>Elaine resides in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, and her forte with polymer clay, is millefiori canes, and beads made from her canes.</p>
<p>What is a millefiori cane? Take a look:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=981072" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/2059_product_1159307430_thumb_large.jpg" alt="face cane" width="130" height="130" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1224116" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/2059_product_228068166_thumb_large.jpg" alt="rose cane" width="130" height="130" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1177921" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--2059_product_580697647_thumb_large.jpg" alt="pansy cane" width="130" height="130" /></a></p>
<p>And here are some of the beads that she creates using her canes &#8211; beautiful!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1199896" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--2059_product_1186848006_thumb_large.jpg" alt="pansy beads" width="130" height="130" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1341435" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--2059_product_512336164_thumb_large.jpg" alt="pillow beads" width="130" height="130" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1113875" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/2059_product_1094162573_thumb_large.jpg" alt="rose beads" width="130" height="130" /></a></p>
<p>In addition to her Artfire Studio, you can find Elaine of TooAquarius at her Etsy shop for her beads, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius/" target="_blank">TooAquarius</a>; her Etsy shop for her canes, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claychicks/" target="_blank">ClayChicks</a>; and at her blog, <a href="http://www.tooaquarius.com" target="_blank">TooAquarius.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Spotlight on &#8211; Fantasy Clay</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Niki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The featured Polymer Clay Smoosher of the week is FantasyClay. Susan lives in New Jersey, and creates sculptures, beads, pendants, and other items out of polymer clay.  Her primary influences appear to be Dinko Tilov and Christie Friesen, but she has a style that is all her own. Here are a few of her wonderful [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The featured Polymer Clay Smoosher of the week is <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/FantasyClay" target="_blank">FantasyClay</a>.</p>
<p>Susan lives in New Jersey, and creates sculptures, beads, pendants, and other items out of polymer clay.  Her primary influences appear to be Dinko Tilov and Christie Friesen, but she has a style that is all her own.</p>
<p>Here are a few of her wonderful wares:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=940796" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px; border: 0pt none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--25869_product_1599597827_thumb_large.jpg" alt="meeples" width="125" height="94" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=227983" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--25869_product_1621426899_thumb_large.jpg" alt="red dragon" width="125" height="116" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1529161" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--25869_product_125791549_thumb_large.jpg" alt="ocean wall hanging" width="125" height="108" /></a></p>
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		<title>Spotlight on: Tamed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:05:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Niki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s featured Polymer Clay Smoosher is Tamed. Dee resides in England and creates THE cutest miniature animals &#8211; dogs, kitties, bunnies, and even a guinea pig or two. So cute!  Some of them even have wool flocking to give them a furry appearance! Go check out the rest of her cute little miniatures!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s featured Polymer Clay Smoosher is <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Tamed" target="_blank">Tamed</a>.</p>
<p>Dee resides in England and creates THE cutest miniature animals &#8211; dogs, kitties, bunnies, and even a guinea pig or two.  So cute!  Some of them even have wool flocking to give them a furry appearance!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1262233" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46597_product_1302008206_thumb_large.jpg" alt="mini dog" width="125" height="99" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1262217" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46597_product_969831534_thumb_large.jpg" alt="mini bunny" width="125" height="79" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1421344" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--46597_product_1115044224_2_thumb_large.jpg" alt="mini kitty" width="125" height="97" /></a></p>
<p>Go check out the rest of her cute little miniatures!</p>
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		<title>Spotlight on: Haffina Creations</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Niki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s featured Polymer Clay Smoosher is Haffina.  She lives in Australia and runs several shops &#8211; HaffinaCreations, BeadsByHaffina, HaffinaAgain on Etsy and HaffinaAgain on Zibbet. Such a busy bee is she! Not only does she run four shops, (at least that I know of, I&#8217;m sure there are probably more!), she has such a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s featured Polymer Clay Smoosher is Haffina.  She lives in Australia and runs several shops &#8211; <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/HaffinaCreations" target="_blank">HaffinaCreations</a>, <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/BeadsByHaffina" target="_blank">BeadsByHaffina</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HaffinaAgain" target="_blank">HaffinaAgain</a> on Etsy and <a href="http://www.zibbet.com/HaffinaAgain" target="_blank">HaffinaAgain</a> on Zibbet. Such a busy bee is she!</p>
<p>Not only does she run four shops, (at least that I know of, I&#8217;m sure there are probably more!), she has such a variety of items available at each!  At <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/HaffinaCreations" target="_blank">HaffinaCreations</a>, she offers handmade jewelry, some of which incorporates her handmade polymer clay items, as well as beaded jewelry and her chainmaille!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=196716" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19683_product_1847060777_thumb_crop.jpg" alt="chainmaille bracelet" width="140" height="140" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1156508" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19683_product_220932299_thumb_crop.jpg" alt="lampwork earrings" width="140" height="140" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=175275" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--19683_product_651459544_thumb_crop.jpg" alt="beaded necklace" width="140" height="140" /></a></p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/BeadsByHaffina" target="_blank">BeadsByHaffina</a>, she sells her handmade polymer clay beads, buttons, pendants and other items that she doesn&#8217;t incorporate into her own jewelry:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1405742" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--29747_product_236984544_thumb_crop.jpg" alt="faux dichroic" width="140" height="140" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=414433" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/29747_product_1856069294_thumb_crop.jpg" alt="ghost buttons" width="140" height="140" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1264648" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--29747_product_653080316_thumb_crop.jpg" alt="faux turquoise" width="140" height="140" /></a></p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HaffinaAgain" target="_blank">HaffinaAgain</a> at Etsy, she has a few handmade jewelry items, a few of which also have her polymer clay items and chainmaille included.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50972693/dragonfly-garden-beaded-necklace" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.156560493.jpg" alt="dragonfly garden" width="140" height="140" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43039495/earrings-czech-flowers-and-swarovski" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.131399560.jpg" alt="flower earrings" width="140" height="113" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37885816/polymer-clay-faux-turquoise-bracelet-and" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.113842899.jpg" alt="faux turquoise" width="140" height="113" /></a></p>
<p>And finally, at <a href="http://www.zibbet.com/HaffinaAgain" target="_blank">HaffinaAgain</a> at Zibbet, she says the items listed there are those that took extra special effort to create, or those created for competitions, as well as a few precious metal and gemstone earrings.</p>
<p>Check out this chainmaille!  <img src='http://www.positivelycharming.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/13.gif' alt=':-O' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.zibbet.com/HaffinaAgain/artwork?artworkId=12828" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.zibbet.com/images/002/HaffinaAgain/128/Autumnal_Bliss_Chainmaille_Necklace_12828_img1471626027.jpg" alt="chainmaille" width="360" height="270" /></a></p>
<p>Isn&#8217;t it just amazing work?</p>
<p>So go pay her a visit at any of her shops, you&#8217;re bound to see something you like!</p>
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		<title>Spotlight on:  Catswire</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Niki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s featured Polymer Clay Smoosher guild member is Catswire. Catswire hails from Germany, where she lives with her husband and four kitties.  She is an avid crocheter of wire.  Yep, wire rather than threads or yarn.  It makes for some really interesting pieces!  And recently, she&#8217;s started working with polymer  clay and is merging [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s featured Polymer Clay Smoosher guild member is <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/CatsWire" target="_blank">Catswire</a>.</p>
<p>Catswire hails from Germany, where she lives with her husband and four kitties.  She is an avid crocheter of wire.  Yep, wire rather than threads or yarn.  It makes for some really interesting pieces!  And recently, she&#8217;s started working with polymer  clay and is merging the two mediums together for some great items.  Go take a look!</p>
<p>Just look at this cute little fruit basket!  Polymer clay fruit, and crocheted wire basket!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1150276" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 10px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14603_product_1393180678_2_thumb_large.jpg" alt="fruit basket" width="175" height="129" /> </a><img style="margin: 10px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14603_product_1393180678_5_thumb_large.jpg" alt="fruit basket" width="175" height="277" /></p>
<p>And then this cute little &#8220;Sleepy Star&#8221;:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1584265" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" style="margin: 10px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14603_product_475385976_thumb_large.jpg" alt="sleepy star" width="250" height="187" /></a></p>
<p>And here is a piece that is a wire crochet sculpture &#8211; a kitty!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" style="margin: 10px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14603_product_1888348531_thumb_large.jpg" alt="kitty pendant" width="250" height="318" /></p>
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		<title>Spotlight on:  Valerie&#8217;s Stuff</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:08:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Niki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s featured Polymer Clay Smoosher&#8217;s guild member is Valerie&#8217;s Stuff. Valerie creates jewelry, pendants, key rings, and bracelet cuffs all with polymer clay.  She also hand paints some pendants with inks which remind me of porcelain beads.  Here is just a sample of the lovely items she has available at her studio: If you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s featured Polymer Clay Smoosher&#8217;s guild member is <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/ValeriesStuff" target="_blank">Valerie&#8217;s Stuff</a>.</p>
<p>Valerie creates jewelry, pendants, key rings, and bracelet cuffs all with polymer clay.  She also hand paints some pendants with inks which remind me of porcelain beads.  Here is just a sample of the lovely items she has available at her studio:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1387688" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--32982_product_1893690568_thumb_large.jpg" alt="necklace" width="130" height="130" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=370469" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--32982_product_35927970_thumb_large.jpg" alt="cuff" width="130" height="98" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1157352" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--32982_product_653507058_thumb_large.jpg" alt="hand painted" width="130" height="130" /></a></p>
<p>If you hurry and purchase something by the 24th, you can get 15% off using coupon code &#8220;THISWEEK&#8221; at check out.</p>
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		<title>Smoosher Spotlight: Creative Critters</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Niki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s featured Smoosher is Creative Critters. Michelle creates whimsical sculptures, beads, ornaments and other items with polymer clay, and she also hand sews cloth dolls, cat toys, plush dolls inspired by World of Warcraft, and many other things.  And she knits, too! Quite the busy gal! Here is just a small number of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s featured Smoosher is <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/CreativeCritters" target="_blank">Creative Critters</a>.</p>
<p>Michelle creates whimsical sculptures, beads, ornaments and other items with polymer clay, and she also hand sews cloth dolls, cat toys, plush dolls inspired by World of Warcraft, and many other things.  And she knits, too! Quite the busy gal!</p>
<p>Here is just a small number of the various wares she has available in her studio:<br />
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<a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=323892" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--15948_product_1999034613_thumb_large.jpg" alt="WoW plushie" width="130" height="130" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=420222" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/15948_product_1802159622_thumb_large.jpg" alt="cloth doll" width="130" height="130" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=425080" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/15948_product_1978717934_thumb_large.jpg" alt="polymer clay mask" width="130" height="130" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=866644" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/15948_product_784635481_thumb_large.jpg" alt="polymer clay house" width="130" height="130" /></a></center></p>
<p>She is having a Christmas in July sale, too!  Coupon code XMASINJULY in select studio categories, gets you 10% off!</p>
<p>Go and have a look around <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/CreativeCritters" target="_blank">her store!</a></p>
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		<title>Spotlight on: EmilyClaireCreations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Niki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The featured Polymer Clay Smoosher this week is EmilyClairCreations. Valerie has some excellent items in her studio, and she is having a Christmas in July sale, 15% off, and always has free shipping in the U.S. and Canada. It&#8217;s so hard to choose a few items from her studio, but here are some of my [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The featured Polymer Clay Smoosher this week is <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/EmilyClaireCreations" target="_blank">EmilyClairCreations</a>.</p>
<p>Valerie has some excellent items in her studio, and she is having a Christmas in July sale, 15% off, and always has free shipping in the U.S. and Canada.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s so hard to choose a few items from her studio, but here are some of my favorites:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1229178" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--26690_product_1392422203_thumb_large.jpg" alt="tree" width="130" height="130" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1543319" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--26690_product_1493393289_thumb_large.jpg" alt="wire wrapped leaf" width="130" height="130" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1531133" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--26690_product_1916232364_thumb_large.jpg" alt="leaves" width="130" height="130" /></a></p>
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		<title>Spotlight Shop &#8211; Designed By Audrey</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Niki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This weeks spotlight artisan at Shops with Less than (10) Sales is DesignedByAudrey. I have her ArtFire Rapid cart over on the right hand side of the page if you happen to see something displayed and want it right away &#8211; you don&#8217;t have to go to ArtFire to purchase, it can be done right [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This weeks spotlight artisan at Shops with Less than (10) Sales is <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/DesignedByAudrey">DesignedByAudrey</a>.</p>
<p>I have her ArtFire Rapid cart over on the right hand side of the page if you happen to see something displayed and want it right away &#8211; you don&#8217;t have to go to ArtFire to purchase, it can be done right from that cart!</p>
<p>Here is one of her beautiful items:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1431103" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66604_product_260301033_thumb_large.jpg" alt="Rhodochrosite and Watermelon Quartz" width="350" height="342" /></a></p>
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		<title>Spotlight on: Into the Dawn</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Niki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s Polymer Clay Smooshers&#8217; spotlight artisan is Into the Dawn Designs. Dawn is a dabbler in many crafts, including calligraphy, rubber stamping, candlemaking, and glass etching, just to name a few. Her current focus if of course on polymer clay, although she incorporates some of her other crafts into her polymer clay items to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s Polymer Clay Smooshers&#8217; spotlight artisan is <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/intothedawn" target="_blank">Into the Dawn Designs</a>.</p>
<p>Dawn is a dabbler in many crafts, including calligraphy, rubber stamping, candlemaking, and glass etching, just to name a few. Her current focus if of course on polymer clay, although she incorporates some of her other crafts into her polymer clay items to enhance and embellish them.  Here are a few of my favorites from her studio:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=197695" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/17469_product_1364733642_thumb_large.jpg" alt="mosaic" width="130" height="114" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=1166025" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/17469_product_306921803_3_thumb_large.jpg" alt="flower pendant" width="130" height="111" /></a><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&amp;op=listing&amp;product_id=585047" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 5px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/17469_product_123994684_thumb_large.jpg" alt="pin" width="130" height="101" /></a></p>
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