Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Meet More Artisans of 2019 The Las Vegas Crafters Guild

ar·ti·san
/ˈärdəzən/
noun
  1. a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
    synonyms:craftsmancraftswomancraftsperson, skilled worker, mechanic, techichian, operative, maker, smith, wright, journeyman


Beth Pollock, Crafty Girl embroiders greeting cards.  She meticulously uses a needle to punch her design into cardstock then sews colorful thread into the design to create unique cards.  Beth also stamps, embosses and does origami for her cards.  She also does beadwork and yarn fiber arts.









Kristin Petronek, Sharon Takahashi, and Dana Russell are the designers of K & S Collage.
Their collection includes artisan jewelry made of chain, crystal, and beads.  Customers love their sweet angel charms.  Wire votive holders and wind chimes, decorative wreaths are part of their home decor offerings.








Mary Ann Racheau, Sew Las Vegas is a skilled sewist.  Mary Ann worked on costumes for major shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Her teddy bears and art dolls are a testament of her sewing and design knowledge.









Monday, April 22, 2019

More 2019 Artisans of The Las Vegas Crafters Guild

Lynn Meetz is a teacher by day and jewelry artisan and ceramist by night.  Lynn's statement necklaces are attention getters.  She hand builds each ceramic piece in her collection.








Cari & Megan Mayes created a beauty and bath line using natural and organic products.
Their lotions, lip balm, bath bombs, and soaps are moisturizing and smell heavenly.
Men love their shaving soap.













Monday, April 15, 2019

More of Our 2019 Members

Definition of diversity. 1 : the condition of having or being composed of differing elements : variety especially : the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization

This perfectly describes our group of members and what they create.

Sarah Adams - Sassy Pants Creations. Sarah creates hair bows and accessories. Though college takes up most of her time, Sarah still finds time to add new designs to her collection.









Donna Sawyers - Sew Sew Crafty is a talented sewist.  Donna is known for her soft sculpture Santa Claus and Halloween witch decorations.  Her line also includes tulle Christmas trees, diaper cakes, fabric pumpkins and more.
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Debbie Williams - Devine Designs by Debbie.  Debbie is a skilled jewelry artisan who creates stunning, one of a kind wire wrapped gemstone pendants.  She uses sterling silver wire and semi-precious gemstone cabochons in her original pieces.  Paper crafting is another medium that will be added to her product line.






Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Welcome to Our 2019 Members!

After a 3 month hiatus, October through December, we are back into the swing of things.
Many of our 2019 members are have been with the Guild for a number of years and 2019 has brought us new members.  

Our Guild is made up of very creative and diverse artisans.  Here's a partial list of our members and a small glimpse what they love to create.  The rest of our creators will be featured in  future posts.  

Cindi Clark - CinSiri Glassworks - Fused Glass Home & Landscape Decor










Linda Hurley Clark - Purses by Linda - Fiber Arts - Purses, Totes, Aprons, and More





Terry Dana Donohoff - TLC Creations - Wire, Polymeer Clay & Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry






Teri Felts - Stitch Divine & Puppet Cottage - Puppets, Wood Spoon Angels, Fiber Arts, Magnets






Diane Davis Garcia - Lucylyn Designs LLC & Oleander Moon -Embroidered Home and Gift Accessories, Pet Remembrance Pillows






Christina Montaruli, My Tilted Canvas

Christina Montaruli is our   newest member of the Las Vegas Crafters Guild.   Welcome Christina!!   A former New Yorker from Long Island   (...