Instructables.com has so many clever DIY projects, I love it! This one is the Halloween Brain Cake, complete with a bloody brain stem. Now that is attention to detail!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Turquoise Treasury
I nabbed an Etsy Treasury today and filled it with turquoise things I found browsing through my favorite Etsy shops!
Monday, July 27, 2009
How cute are these mini watermelons?
The clever people at Chocolate on My Cranium came up with this one:
Cut 2 limes in half, lengthwise. Add red jello and mini chocolate chips and then let set. Once it sets, slice into wedges.
I'm going to try it!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Thanks everyone!
A huge belated thank you to everyone who came out to the Beaches Craft Show in June! It was a great success thanks to everyone who came out! Thanks for your support!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Featured on Etsy Lounge
My Slick Sticks necklace is featured on the Etsy Lounge blog! I am honoured to be included in this group of talented enamel artists!
Congratulations to the other featured artists! And thank you to Andria for putting it together.
Congratulations to the other featured artists! And thank you to Andria for putting it together.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Red Pegasus
Sugar Fire Jewellery is now available in Little Italy's coolest shop! Red Pegasus is at 628 College Street (at Grace Street, between Ossington and Bathurst). It is a great store to find unique, one of a kind treasures!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Beaches Arts and Crafts Show
Sugar Fire Jewellery invites you to the Beaches Craft show this weekend! Kew Gardens Park, Queen Street East and Lee Ave.
June 13th & 14th 10:00- 6:00
Hope to see you there!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Saffron Studios
To everyone in Alberta, you can now shop for your favorite SFJ pieces at Saffron Studios in Cochrane!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
New Postcards
These are my new postcards from Moo! I am going to use them as Thank You cards for my orders, announcements of new designs and invitations to craft shows to my mailing list.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Hibiscus and Rosehips
Hibiscus and Rosehips is an arm of the Hibiscus Fund For Hope, an amazing charity that assists Lymphatic cancer patients and their families.
The Hibiscus and Rosehips is hosting a Folk Tea Party/Bake Sale on April 19th at the Resistor Gallery, 284 College Street (at Spadina). The event should be a fun afternoon with performances by local musicians and lots of locally produced baked goods, crafts and jewellery, including a few pieces of Sugar Fire Jewellery! Stop by and support a great cause!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Freedom Clothing Collective
Freedom Clothing Collective is a cute little store on Bloor Street West run by 6 young fashion designers. They sell really cute clothes and jewellery made by local designers, including yours truly! Visit it at 939 Bloor Street West (west of Ossington).
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Brown Eyed Photography
Sarah of Brown Eyed Photography has helped me out recently and taken a bunch of lovely product shots for me. I am thrilled with how they turned out! The composition is simple yet interesting and elegant. Sarah is a skilled photographer and comes highly recommended! Thanks Sarah!
Sugar Fire Jewellery has fans in 20 countries!
How exciting! Sugar Fire Jewellery has reached a milestone: http://www.sugarfirejewellery.com/ has been viewed by 310 people in 20 different countries. Hello to all our fans in:
- US
- Canada
- UK
- Australia
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Greece
- Taiwan
- Finland
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- Bulgaria
- Lithuania
- Sweden
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Brazil
- Switerland
- Portugal
- Spain
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Upcoming Show in Sudbury
If you are in the Sudbury area, come check out the Spring Keepsakes Craft Show at the Exhibition Centre on Falconbridge Road. The show is on Friday March 27th from noon- 9pm, Saturday March 28th from 9- 5 and Sunday March 29th from 10-4.Check out the show's website for more details. Hope to see you there!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sugar Fire interviewed by Eco-Art Addict
Overdue thanks goes out to Eco-Art Addict for the interview they did with me this past summer. Link to the full interview here.
Emerging Artist Interview: Erin of Sugar Fire Jewelry, Toronto
Posted by Art Addict
I was recently introduced to fellow jewelry designer Erin, who hails from Toronto Canada and is the designer behind Sugar Fire Jewellery. I have to admit, though she’s relatively new (it’s her first year of business) I’m impressed with her business sensibility as well as her clear grasp of who she is as an artist. The following is an interview with Erin. Enjoy!
1. What inspired you to become an independent business owner?
I love creating beautiful works of art and having an outlet to express my creativity. My day job is working as an ecologist at an engineering firm, which works the scientist side of my brain (and pays the bills!) but I needed to find something to work the artist side as well.
2. What have you found to be the easiest part of beginning your new business and what has been the most difficult?
The easiest part of starting up a new business is spending money! I have had fun buying all sorts of tools, supplies, books, dvd’s… the list goes on! The hardest part of starting up a business (besides the financial loss that comes with all that spending) is the learning curve. Pretty soon, I’m sure the world of press releases, press kits, websites, online shopping carts, light tents, photoshop and consignment contracts will all be second nature to me, but at first it is a little overwhelming!
3. Explain what skills you have felt you have that have been absolutely necessary.
I have a fairly thick skin and don’t take rejection too personally. That is a necessary trait for new artisans, in my experience. For every 9 stores that aren’t interested in your products there will be 1 that loves it all and is a great embassador for your business.
4. How have you felt you have been successful so far?
I have been pretty successful for my first year in business. My jewellery is sold in a store in Toronto called The Purple Thumb (1020 Queen Street W.) and I have had great success there. I also sell directly off my website (www.sugarfirejewellery.com) and am looking forward to entering a few craft shows this fall, just in time for the Christmas season.
5. What are some of your goals for the future.
My long-term goal is to be able to retire from my day job and sell jewellery full-time. Other goals are to gain a wider audience by selling my jewellery at several stores in Canada and the US. At some point in my career it would be fun to open my own studio/shop and sell jewellery and have workshops to teach a range of crafts to children and adults.
Emerging Artist Interview: Erin of Sugar Fire Jewelry, Toronto
Posted by Art Addict
I was recently introduced to fellow jewelry designer Erin, who hails from Toronto Canada and is the designer behind Sugar Fire Jewellery. I have to admit, though she’s relatively new (it’s her first year of business) I’m impressed with her business sensibility as well as her clear grasp of who she is as an artist. The following is an interview with Erin. Enjoy!
1. What inspired you to become an independent business owner?
I love creating beautiful works of art and having an outlet to express my creativity. My day job is working as an ecologist at an engineering firm, which works the scientist side of my brain (and pays the bills!) but I needed to find something to work the artist side as well.
2. What have you found to be the easiest part of beginning your new business and what has been the most difficult?
The easiest part of starting up a new business is spending money! I have had fun buying all sorts of tools, supplies, books, dvd’s… the list goes on! The hardest part of starting up a business (besides the financial loss that comes with all that spending) is the learning curve. Pretty soon, I’m sure the world of press releases, press kits, websites, online shopping carts, light tents, photoshop and consignment contracts will all be second nature to me, but at first it is a little overwhelming!
3. Explain what skills you have felt you have that have been absolutely necessary.
I have a fairly thick skin and don’t take rejection too personally. That is a necessary trait for new artisans, in my experience. For every 9 stores that aren’t interested in your products there will be 1 that loves it all and is a great embassador for your business.
4. How have you felt you have been successful so far?
I have been pretty successful for my first year in business. My jewellery is sold in a store in Toronto called The Purple Thumb (1020 Queen Street W.) and I have had great success there. I also sell directly off my website (www.sugarfirejewellery.com) and am looking forward to entering a few craft shows this fall, just in time for the Christmas season.
5. What are some of your goals for the future.
My long-term goal is to be able to retire from my day job and sell jewellery full-time. Other goals are to gain a wider audience by selling my jewellery at several stores in Canada and the US. At some point in my career it would be fun to open my own studio/shop and sell jewellery and have workshops to teach a range of crafts to children and adults.
On my rainy day to-do list.
I found this tutorial on Find Us On Facebook
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Sunday, February 1, 2009
Crocheted Cherry Blossoms
I recently saw a store window display with tons of artificial cherry blossoms. At first I thought they were silk, but then I looked closely and saw that they were crocheted! Then I looked on Etsy and found them! How perfect would these be in my bathroom?
Crochet Flowers- Plum Blossom by Suili
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Handbook to Handmade
The Handbook to Handmade is a coffee table book showcasing 35 different artists from around the world. This is the 6th edition of the book, which is put together by a fellow jewellery artist, Timothy Adam. See his jewellery here.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Artisan of the World
Sugar Fire Jewellery has been featured in a magazine called "Artisan of the World" (May 2008 issue). This magazine is made in Montreal and features 41 artists from all over the world.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Sugar Fire Jewellery Launches New Website
Press Release: July 30, 2008- Sugar Fire Jewellery Launches New Website
Sugar Fire Jewellery has launched a new website, www.sugarfirejewellery.com, offering handmade copper enamel necklaces, earrings and bracelets in contemporary designs.
Toronto (PRWEB) July 30, 2008 -- Sugar Fire Jewellery is launching a new website (www.sugarfirejewellery.com) to bring their handmade enameled copper jewellery to the online customer. The online store offers necklaces, earrings and bracelets in bright colours with nature-inspired designs.
The Toronto-based company was founded in 2007 by Erin McLachlan, a professional ecologist, who has always found beauty in nature. "I like to think that people can wear these pieces and they can serve as a daily reminder of how beautiful and worthy of respect our planet really is," Erin says.
Erin strives to provide her customers with simple, contemporary pieces that are easy to wear and a unique alternative to mass-produced jewellery. Each Sugar Fire Jewellery piece is hand-crafted, resulting in unique products that are popular with women of all ages. "I design my pieces with simplicity in mind so they are really easy for everyone to wear. The new website will make it easier for people to purchase our jewellery and also learn about upcoming events," Erin says.
About enamelling: Enamelling is the art of fusing powdered glass onto metal at temperatures around 1500°F. This art has been practiced for so long that the exact date of its origin is not known for sure. The oldest pieces in existence are six enamelled gold rings that were found in an ancient Greek tomb that dates back to 13th century B.C.
Contact: Erin McLachlan
416-797-6062
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