Texas ArtFire Guild Contest

The Texas ArtFire Guild is having a contest based on the Six Flags that have flown over Texas.

There are several prizes - Winner Takes All.

Here are pictures of the prizes.

Rose Pen Hand Turned
by JMcCoy on ArtFire

Black Lampwork Cha Cha Bracelet
by cctexan3 on ArtFire

Peridot Swarovski Crystal Eternity Knot Earrings
by The Gemmed Giraffe on ArtFire

Handmade Custom Wooden Name Key Chains
by C Newcomb on ArtFire

Hemp Dog Collar Custom Made
by Sonora Kays Creations on ArtFire

You can read the Contest post on the Texas ArtFire Guild Blog.

Join the fun on the Official Contest Thread in the ArtFire Forums.

If you click on the pictures, you will be taken to the ArtFire shop that donated that prize.

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Recycling Part 2

Last month I published an article about my adventures in recycling titled "I Talk About Recycling But...". Since then I have learned or remembered a few new things.

I had decided to print both addresses on paper and tape the paper to the front of each envelope. That way it would be easy to remove the addresses and re-use the label. I don't know, but it just looked tacky to me.

Lace Nativity Ornaments Set by recycledyoyos

I remembered at one of my jobs we sent inter-office mail to many places all over the state of Washington. The way we re-used these envelopes was to apply clear packing tape to the envelope where the label would go. 

That made it real easy to remove the label and re-use the envelope.

I also save packing materials (peanuts, bubblewrap, etc) from my packages to re-use when I pack an order.

Amethyst and Green Serpentine Necklace by TheGemmedGiraffe

There are so many little things we can do to recycle and re-use items for our business. Not only does it help environmentally, but it saves money too.

 
What are your little tips and/or tricks?

I would like to thank fellow ArtFire Texas Team Members
TheGemmedGiraffe and recycledyoyos for the use of their photos.  You can click on the picture to be taken to the item listing or their shop name to be taken to the shop.

I try to use pictures of items belonging to those who have previously commented on my posts or my blog followers. I do choose from the comments first. Click here to read more!