The Prize is NICE ;)
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
GIVEAWAY and "Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad CPSIA?"
So I've been doing some much needed research today, on the CPSIA laws and I'm starting to NOT worry as much.
For one, I use only .925 Sterling Silver findings, which are exempt from the law.
Second, when I do incorporate Swarovski Crystals into my Children's Jewelry, it is maybe one to three tiny crystals which with that small amount is way below any "illegal" lead levels. Fourth, any glass beads I use are previously tested by my suppliers, to be free of lead and or other "illegal" toxins, and Last (this last bit of info has me dancing with joy), find out what I stumbled upon today:
A Duke University study from 2000 states in it's summary:
In summary, phthalate testers found in these Polymer Clays offer little or no acute toxicity concerns and are not a chronic hazard concern even assuming a large (24 mg) daily ingestion of these clays. Analyses of these clays for residual vinyl chloride found non-detectable (<1 ppm) levels. The clay matrix does not break down to release hydrogen chloride gas until temperatures of 350o F. or greater are reached, with progressive release at higher temperatures: curing at temperatures low enough to prevent destruction and blackening of the clay body will prevent appreciable hydrogen gas release. Little phthalate ester is released during curing, even when heated to the point that the clay breaks down: there is little opportunity for incidental food contact.
(You can find the article here)
So you should be pleased to know that I bake my polymer clay beads at 230 degrees F. A safe temperature :). All Polymer Clay used in Creme de la Gems Jewelry bears the ACMI (Arts & Crafts Materials Institute) Seal Of Approval which gives the status of being non-toxic, as does the Acrylic Paints I use. However, glazes may be a different story? I will research my gloss and glazes next :)
Off to keep my chin up, onward and upward!
Monday, January 25, 2010
GIVEAWAY TIME. . . . . !
Going on NOW, for my FACEBOOK FANS!
Help me get to 475 FANS by sharing THIS giveaway! Become a FAN and be entered to win this cute little Goldfish Charm Necklace:
Have a GREAT day!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Valentine Gift Idea...
Little girls LOVE Hair Cookies!
And what better way to show your love on Valentines Day, than to
give the gift of a Hair Cookie Trio?!
You choose any THREE Hair Cookies in my ETSY SHOP, for this low price.
For a limited time.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
A new year...and a new look!
If you are a fan of Creme de la Gems, you would know my color scheme has always been shocking pink and electric aqua. I do love those colors, but it was time for a change.
Creme de la Gems is growing up! For over a year, I've wanted to create more designs for women, so I am so excited!!!
Tell me what you think of the new design ;)
Oh, and be sure to grab a button to post on your blog or website...
xoxo
Monday, January 4, 2010
ONE week left...
And then it is back to work for me.
Our family has enjoyed this Christmas so much this year, even though
the Holidays seemed to come at us like a lightning fast train!
I was not ready for Christmas to be here, but it came, and like always,
it was wonderful!
Here is a photo of my Mother in-law and Father in-law during our visit with them. They live in Pismo Beach...one of my most favorite places to visit!
Our Aidan is on the far left ;)
Happy New Year!!!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Well THAT was FUN!
Our little Facebook Fan Giveaway was SO much fun! We must do it again real soon ;)
And now, here's a little something for us Moms...
(This font is exclusively made just for Creme de la Gems designs...I love how the font turned out)
A necklace for the coffee, computer graphic gal:
Assorted tags (my boys):
On this day...
Find Them HERE
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