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Mother’s Day approaches, the search for the perfect gift begins. Flowers and chocolates are lovely, but this year, why not gift something truly special? Something that carries a personal touch, symbolizing the unique bond between a mother and her children. Enter the handmade birthstone necklace – a timeless piece of jewelry that encapsulates love, memories,…
I just wanted to take a moment and speak a little bit about disability, and chronic illness since it’s something I live with. For those who don’t know, I live with multiple autoimmune diseases. (My mix includes systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s and Raynaud’s.) This means my own body’s natural defenses don’t just attack…
I haven’t done an introduction post in awhile, so I thought I’d touch in for those who have recently liked my page, or never saw an intro post before. So, first, I’m May, the one-woman owner and creator of PhoenixFire Designs. I live in Tampa Bay, Florida with my husband and our three cats. (Ginger,…
Local businesses are the backbone of our communities. They provide jobs, support the local economy, and create a sense of place. When you shop local, you’re not just supporting a business, you’re supporting your community. Here are just a few of the benefits of supporting local businesses: If you’re looking for a way to support…
In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with choices. From the clothes we wear to the food we eat, it seems like there is always a mass-produced option available. But what are the benefits of choosing handmade products over mass-produced ones? There are many reasons why people choose to buy handmade products. Some people appreciate…
Why I wear UPF clothing In my personal case, I developed an allergy to UV light in my late 30’s. I had always been very sun sensitive and would burn extremely easily. In my 20’s I was diagnosed with Polymorphous Light Eruption or PMLE which presented as red, itchy bumps on my forearms. It would…
Like so many in the world, I am devastated to hear about the plight of the Ukrainian people and wanted to do something about it. So I made this resin heart charm with embedded blue/yellow glitter in the color of the Ukrainian flag as a way to show support. I’m selling them for $10/each with…
Like many, I was devastated to hear of the passing of Supreme Court Justice (and all around bad-ass woman), Ruth Bader Ginsberg. So I decided to have some holographic stickers made up with the image of her famous “Dissent” collar and donate the profits to a charity important to her in her honor. I’ve selected…
New in the PhoenixFire Designs Etsy Shop! Gorgeous natural green labradorite gemstone with amazing gold flash wire wrapped by hand in tarnish resistant silver plated wire. Open weave along the edges to form a woven bezel to accentuate and encase the stone with a simple decorative swirl bail. One of a kind pendant available here!
PhoenixFire Designs was part of the 8th Annual TBEC Etsy Craft Party on Saturday, July 6th, 2019 inside the historic St. Petersburg Coliseum. This amazing, one-day-a-year event features some of the absolute best local talent including a wide variety of handcrafted, handmade and vintage sellers all under one roof. Here’s a great shot right before…