Monday More Goodies in the Shop

Happy Monday!

It’s that time of year.  Making the list, and checking it twice, regardless of whose been naughty or nice,  you have shopping to do.

Today I have several new items listed in the shop and more are coming.  Mr. Sun has not been very cooperative of late, making picture taking difficult.

Since there is a lot to share, I have broken it down into section for easier viewing.  Remember to bookmark us, there is always something new and maybe something for you.

Remember to enter the Coupon Code Holiday10 at checkout for an additional 10% off your entire purchase.

Bracelets


Steam Charm Bracelet Beaded Chainmaille Cuff OOK

8″ including clasp, this unique Steampunk style bracelet is sure to be a conversation starter and crowd-pleasing. Sturdy, substantial and decked out with gears, disks, stars and lovely glass beads in amber, brown and clear shades.

“Merlin’s Gold” aka Jewelers Brass has been antiqued and finished with an aged bronze look. Brass gears, bronze stars (these charms are hallow), bronze disks, and glass bi-cone shaped beads in amber, brown and clear surround the length of European Weave Chainmaille pattern.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

*Customizable, may be made to desired length at no additional charge. Please indicate wrist circumference when ordering. If no measurement is given a standard 7-3/4″ to 8″ bracelet will be sent.

Silver Strand Chainmaille Bracelet

Simple, stunning, sturdy and strong. This downsized Chainmaille is perfect for the office, or a casual outing, great for date night too. Silver shines in an unadorned length of Chainmaille, makes a pretty and slim band around the wrist.

Silver plated wire is Hand-spun, cut and linked in a European Chainmaille weave pattern. Finished with a matching silver plated Lobster Claw Clasp. May be changed to Spring or toggle clasp at no additional charge.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

*Customizable, may be made to desired length at no additional charge. Please indicate wrist circumference when ordering. If no measurement is given a standard 7-3/4″ to 8″ bracelet will be sent. May be made in a variety of metal tones and / or bead colors and styles. Please convo us about a custom bracelet in your favorites.

Ask us about multiple item discounts

Lady Bug Charm Bracelet Chainmaille with Czech Glass Beads

Absolutely adorable and just right for Lady Bug fanciers! Super cute and simply stunning, silver and shiny, this whimsical and feminine little bracelet is terrific for a pop of color at the office, a casual outfit, or Date Night. Irresistibly charming and bright. Sleek and slim, it looks fabulous when worn. The Lady Bug is offset as fanciful decoration. Removable too,attached with a Lobster Claw Clasp, just take off the charm for a whole new look.

Silver plated wire is hand-spun, cut, beaded and linked in the Half Persian 3-in-1 Chainmaille weave pattern. Silver-lined Czech glass beads in Ruby Red and Black Diamond line the length of chain at even intervals. Finished with a matching silver plated Heart-shaped Toggle Clasp.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

*Customizable, may be made to desired length at no additional charge. Please indicate wrist circumference when ordering. If no measurement is given a standard 7-3/4″ to 8″ bracelet will be sent. May be made in a variety of metal tones and bead colors. Please convo us about a custom bracelet in your favorites.

Ask us about multiple item discounts.

Inked Charm Bracelet Sterling Silver Plated Chainmaille and Charms

This adorable charm bracelet is given added flair with a dash of color. Themed after Tattoo “Flash” Art, is a Dragon, Gecko [Lizard], Crystal Ball, Pegasus and Frog Prince. Bright, unique and there is plenty of room to add your own charms and make it truly something just for you.

8″ total length, including clasp. Ink is hand applied to enhance the sterling silver plated charms. Due to the nature of metal, the charms patina and texture some colors may appear uneven. The colors are translucent, allowing the metal to shine through, creating a lovely effect. Silver plated wire is hand-spun, cut, and linked in a simple Dragon or Double Chain pattern and finished with a Toggle Clasp.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Customizable, may be made to desired length. Please include wrist circumference in inches when ordering.

Necklaces

November Swarovski Crystal and Silver Plated Necklace

This lovely necklace is a beautiful alternative to genuine topaz, November’s Birthstone. The silver plated metal circle shines and reflects the image of the crystal in its surface. An eye catching and stunning pendant.

18″ long, chain is silver plated, silver plated metal disk has a soldered bail. The Crystal hangs from a silver plated jump ring and its mirror image shines behind it in the highly polished disk.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

$10.00 and Under

Hoot Owl Pendant Sterling Silver Plated Charm Necklace

This cute little owl is sure to be a topic of conversation. Perched on a branch he stands just shy of 1/2″. Watchful and wise this owl is an adorable sterling silver plated charm and makes a unique and interesting pendant. Perfect for Bird Watchers or Harry Potter fans.

Sterling silver plated Owl charm is suspended from a silver chain and finished with a Lobster Claw Clasp.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

*Customizable, genuine gemstone beads of the customers choice may be added to the chain upon request for an additional $5.00

Wishbone Pendant Sterling Silver Plated Charm Necklace

Very popular currently is the Wishbone, whether it adorns necklaces, earrings or t-shirts, it is a must have item this season. This Sterling Silver Plated wishbone charm makes a petty and unique necklace, perfect for teens, Boho chic fashions or Holiday party attire.

18″ long, chain is silver and finished with a Lobster Claw clasp. Wishbone charm is Sterling Silver plated and hangs from a silver plated jump ring.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Customizable, genuine gemstone of the customers choice may be added to the chain upon request for an additional $5.00.

Ravens Nook

Raven Pendant Enameled Metal Necklace

Simple, elegant and just right for an evening of reading in the Library or roaming Gothic Halls at dusk. Rocker, Biker, Goth, Edgar A. Poe fan, this is the piece for you!

18″ long, enameled metal raven charm measures just shy of 1/2″. Suspended from a matching Gunmetal tome chain and finished with a Lobster Claw clasp.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Customizable, genuine gemstones of the customers choice may be added to the chain upon request for an additional $5.00.

Crow Earrings Enameled Metal Drop Hoops

Black enameled metal and black and white pictures of a Crow encased beneath a low dome of plastic make for a wonderful pair of interesting and dynamic earrings. 26mm, about the size of a quarter, these are sure to enhance any little black dress or leather jacket. Great for Goths, Bikers, Rockers, Edgar A. Poe fans or Metal Heads.

Black enameled metal disks and low plastic domes cover black and white pictures of Crows, hung form Fish Hook style ear wire in matching gunmetal tone. May be changed upon customers request.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

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Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

 

Monday Means New Jewelry

Hello,

Monday brings me once again to the new goodies listed in the shop. 

A new Watch is available, two necklaces of opposite sides, colorful bottles and new bracelets.  Some of the items are only available on the handmade artists site.

On both sites you may find

Hour Glass Chainmaille and Czech Glass Beaded Wrist Watch

Description: Time keeps on ticking and this lovely timepiece will make sure you can count your grains of sand more easily. Perfect for the office or a night out on the town, or that casual outfit that could use a little jazzing up. Adorned with a Swarovski Crystal Heart charm for extra shine!

8-1/2′ total length. Stainless steel watch face is 26mm, the safety tab remains in place to save the battery. Band is created with hand-spun, beaded and linked silver–plated wire jump rings and woven in the Full Persian Chaimaille pattern. Accented with Silver-lined Crystal Czech Glass beads and a accented with an adorable Swarovski Crystal Heart charm. Finished with a locking (screw down) magnetic barrel clasp for a secure fit.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Customizable to wrist size. Please include wrist circumference in inches when ordering.

Also available in Red, Pink and Purple.

Available here as well.  Hour Glass

Exclusively on Handmadeartists.com, are these super simple and very pretty Memory Wire Bracelets, created with sparkly glass bi-cone beads in a variety of colors.

Rainbow Memory Wire Wrap Bracelet

 Lights Out

Wrath of Grapes

Skyline

 Also only on Handmade Artists at The Alchemists Vessel, colorful pendants of hand-dyed rice grains in a bottle.  Rice has been a symbol of abundance, plenty, and luck for generations.  Invite abundance into your life with one of these cute necklaces.

Joy 

Prosperity

 Plum Good

Abundance 

Last are two necklaces that may look the same but have subtle differences.  The wings are Left and Right sided, one is available with a Hematite Czech Glass bead the other with a Ruby Red one.  Both may be found in the Ravens Nook shop seciton of T. A. V. on Etsy.

Pendant – Black Wing with Hematite Glass Bead

Description:  Mysterious, Gothic and shiny, this pendant is just right for a night out on the town, or a fun accessory for any occasion. One of two, the fashionable feathers are perfect for Rocker, Biker or your favorite Goth!

Black metal wing is set with clear and black Rhinestones, and suspended from a matching gunmetal chain, interrupted by a single Czech glass bead in Hematite. Finished with a Lobster Claw clasp.

Chain measures 18″, pendant is 2-12/” long.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Pendant – Black Wing with Red Czech Glass Bead Necklace

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant work week. 

  

 

Featured Artist – Chic Xpressions on Etsy

Good Morning,

Today, like every Thursday, it is my pleasure to showcase a new shop artisan on Etsy, Chic Xpressions.

Custom jewelry that compliments your style

She has three items to share with you this morning.  She also offers customization from lengthening or shortening a chain to changing Fish Hook ear-wires to a  Clip-on style, in case your ears are not pierced, for her jewelry designs.

Wood Beaded Statement Bib Necklace OOK

Description: SALE- 30% off for a limited time only. Use coupon code: 30FORFALL

This wood beaded statement bib necklace was designed with love and handcrafted with care by me for you. Feel free to browse around my other listings for a variety of beautiful earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Thank you for visiting my Jewelry Shop for those unique, one of a kind pieces!!

**If you absolutely love this statement bib necklace but are not ready to purchase, click the heart button to add it to your favorites.

Green, Bronze and Tan Earth tone Beaded Dangle Earrings

Description: SALE- 30% off for a limited time only. Use coupon code: 30FORFALL

These green, bronze, and tan earth tone beaded dangle earrings with heart lockets were designed with love and handcrafted with care by me for you. Feel free to browse around my other listings for a variety of beautiful earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Thank you for visiting my Jewelry Shop!!

**If you absolutely love these earth tone dangle earrings but are not
ready to purchase, click the heart button to add it to your favorites.

Gold Chain and Rust Color Dangle Earrings

 

Description:  SALE- 30% off for a limited time only. Use coupon code: 30FORFALLThese gold chain and rust color dangle earrings were designed with love and handcrafted with care by me for you. Feel free to browse around my other listings for a variety of beautiful earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Thank you for visiting my Jewelry Shop!!

**If you absolutely love these dangle chain earrings but are not ready to purchase, click the heart button to add it to your favorites.

  
What Nicole says:
Bio:
I love to design and make unique pieces of jewelry. Some of the pieces are on trend while some are classy and timeless. I take pride in my designs and offer them at reasonable prices that won’t break your budget. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings are all here and readily available. There’s a piece of jewelry for everyone, including you.

You can also find her on Facebook: Chic Xpressions Online

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

 

Thunder Rose Leather – Featured Artist

Good Morning,

Today I would like to introduce you to another fantastic shop on handmadeartists.com, Thunder Rose Leather.  Debbie and John have been making leather goods for more than 20 years, and their work is beautiful, unique, sturdy, durable and something you will have and use for years.

I must admit it was very difficult to choose just a few items to share today, here are some of my favorites.  No two items are alike, and each one is made when ordered.  Decorated with meticulous care, adorned with beads and fringe, items range from Baby Moccasins and Medicine Bags, to gorgeous Shoulder Purses and other accessories!

THUNDER ROSE LEATHER

This is just fantastic!

Bohemian gypsy handbag Fringed leather handbag with beaded turtle totem

 

Product  Description:  A bohemian gypsy handbag with a beaded turtle totem. This fringed leather cross-body handbag is made of soft and strong elk skin and measures 9 1/2″ tall, 8 1/2″ wide , 2 3/4′” wide and a 48″ braided cross-body shoulder strap. This bag features old style tied fringe all around front and back, an extra pocket inside and a pocket outside on the back.

This is a CUSTOM MADE TO ORDER ITEM, please read our policy for made to order items.

Wolf paw medicine bag Leather drawstring neck pouch with beaded wolf paw totem

 

Product Description: A wolf paw medicine bag with a beaded wolf paw totem. This elkskin leather drawstring pouch is 5″ tall, 4″ wide, has a beaded wolf paw totem and a 30″ neck-strap. Props not included.  This is custom made to order.

 How cute are these? 

Leather baby moccasins Newborn baby moccasins Beaded moccasins

Product Description:  These leather baby moccasins are perfect for a newborn. They measure 4″ heel to toe and are made soft elkskin leather. The rainbow beadwork gives them an extra special touch. These beaded baby moccasins make a sweet gift for a new mom and baby and a special keepsake.
This is a made to order item.

  
Beaded leather pocketbook case Smartphone case Buckskin leather wallet Handmade leather clutch

 Product Details:  This beaded leather pocketbook case is made of soft, durable elkskin leather. It has an antler button for a closure and glass pony beads for a decoration. This buckskin leather bag is handmade, by us. It is all hand stitched with attention to detail. This leather pocketbook measures 4 inches tall x 7 1/2 inches wide x 1 1/2 inches deep.
This is a made to order item.

 I could look and post their items all day, they are so wonderful.

Thunder Rose Leather Shop Announcement:

Handcrafted leather handbags and beadwork. Everything in our shop 
here at HandmadeArtists is made to order. When you purchase a 
made to order item from us it will not be the one in the pictures, we 
will make one similar for you. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for us to 
ship your order. If you would like a custom designed leather 
handbag send us a message, we are happy to help you. 
We are offering a 20 % discount. 
Use coupon code THUNDERROSE at checkout.  
 Debbie and John

Contact Information:

 email: thunderrose@ymail.com

website: http://www.thunderroseleather.com

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  In hope that these items will inspire you to go have a gander and see what else these talented folks have to offer.

The Alchemists  Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

 

 

Thursday Featured Artist – Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry, LLC

 

Good Morning,

Thursday’s are devoted to a featured artist, wherever they may be on the web.   Today we are featuring a fellow handmadeartists.com Vendor, Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry, LLC.

Their welcome announcement explains what they do briefly, but they shop carries so much more than what you would expect to find.

Shop Announcement: Artisan jewelry shop featuring two artists. 

Debora Lee Rasmussen designs and crafts all beaded items. 

John Atwell Rasmussen is the lapidary, gemologist and artisan jeweler

 / metalsmith. All cabochons are hand cut in our lapidary. The two 

artists produce uniquely beautiful jewelry. Custom orders our specialty.

 

This dynamic duo produces beautiful jewelry from high end up scale 

pieces, to beading projects.  As the shop is also a Lapidary, they even

mine their own stones.  These folks really make every thing from the 

ground up.

 

D Zircon and Marcasite Ring

 

Description: Faceted Zircon (do not confuse this natural stone with 

the man made CZ)d and Marcasite flanking stones set in Sterling 

silver. Size 8

 

Lapis Lazuli Cabochon 25 x 18

 

Description: 24.6 carat oval cabochon cut in our lapidary from natural Lapis Lazuli purchased in the bazaar of Kandahar, Afghanistan.  This beautiful cabochon is 25 x 18 mm.  The dark blue lazulite is accented by the golden pyrite crystals.

DZ Mixed Bead Cross Necklace

Description: Mixed beads (Blue, pink, silver colored, metal) 

accenting a 1.5 inch tall Christian Cross focal in this 22 inch 

necklace.

 

CR Garnet Pendant 

 

 

 Description:  A 20 carat handcut freeform cabochon garnet 

wrapped with Sterling Silver wire.  18 inch Sterling Silver chain is 

also available in the Pendant and Necklace Section.

 

I usually don’t gush over a piece when I feature an artist, but this

Chrome Diopside pendant is just gorgeous! One of my favorite

gemstones, and it is rare.  It usually comes from Russia and can also 

be found in the United States.

 

BL Chrome Diopside Necklace

 

 

Description: Beautiful faceted chrome diopside gem set in 14 karat gold pendant and hung from a 14 karat gold chain.

BIO: 

John Atwell Rasmussen was educated in Geology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. He then taught geology and after ten years switched professional course to prehospital medicine. He retired from emergency medical services and is pursuing his love of rocks, minerals and gems as the lapidary and jeweler at Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry LLC. He has been educated in Gemology and Jewelry Design and Repair at: International Gem Society, Gemological Institute of America and Penn Foster Career School.

Dr. Rasmussen is assisted in the shop by his wife, Debora Lee Rasmussen. She is disabled and does bead design and crafting making all of the beaded pieces in the shop. Debora previously designed decorative swags and wreaths custom made for home decor.

Blog: http://rasmussengemsandjewelryllc.blogspot.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rasmussen-Gems-and-Jewelry/123028303885

 Thank you for stopping by and having a look.  In hope that the post has inspired a want to go take a gander at what those crafty Rasmussen’s might be up to next.

 

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

 

 

Featured Artist: Thunder Rose Leather

 

Thursday is here and that means another featured artist.  If you have not checked out Handmade Artists, I encourage you to do so, just for fun.

 

Purses, Gris-Gris / Medicine Bags and Baby Moccasins are what she has to offer,  fringed, with beaded embellishments, or natural all are very pretty and well made.

 

Thunder Rose Leather

 Announcement to buyers:

>>>> We are having a 20% OFF sale today! Use coupon code 

THUNDERROSE20 at checkout <<<< Welcome to 

Thunder Rose Leather. EVERYTHING in our shop here at 

HandmadeArtists is made to order. When you purchase a made to 

order item from us it will not be the one in the pictures, we will 

make one similar for you. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for us to ship 

your order. If you would like a custom designed leather handbag 

send us a message, we are happy to help you. Debbie and John.

 

 

Black Fringed Tote Beaded Leather Beaded Handbag

 

 

Product Details: This black fringed tote measures 14″ x 14″ x 4″ and 

has a pocket divider inside and a comfortable flat strap for wearing

crossbody. The strap measures 38″. This is a made to order handbag 

so if you would like the strap longer or shorter just email us and we 

would be happy to help you. The leather is deer tanned cowhide. The 

beaded sunflower is beaded by me with glass seed beads and I 

decorated with glass crow beads.

 

 

Fringed Medicine Bag Fringed Neck Bag

 

 

Product Details: A fringed leather neckbag. This fringed buckskin 

medicine bag measures 3″ tall, 2″ wide and the fringe is around 

5″ long. It is a nice little neck pouch for your medicines, crystals 

or anything small that you want to keep close.

Beaded Baby Moccasins

Product Details:  These beaded baby moccasins are made of soft 

elkskin leather and measure 4″ heel to toe. They are for a baby that 

is newborn to 6 months. What a nice gift for a new mom and baby 

and a big hit at any baby shower. These moccasins are custom made 

to order. Props not included.

 

What Thunder Rose Leather says about the shop:

 

Hi. We are Debbie and John, buckskin and beadwork artists living 

outside Sedona, Arizona in a little community called Cornville.
We have been working with leather and beads for more than twenty 

years now. We truly enjoy making beautiful pieces of functional art 

for our customers and always hope you enjoy your new creation as 

much as we enjoy making it for you. If you see something that 

appeals to you and would like it in a different color or style please 

feel free to contact us, we will be happy to work with your ideas.
Enjoy looking around our shop, we look forward to hearing 

from you. Please feel to contact us.

email > thunderrose@ymail.com

website > http://www.thunderroseleather.com

phone > 928-634-6277

 

 

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

 

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day. 

 

 

Featured Artist – Shelly Moody

Today’s Featured Artist is my personal friend Shelly Moody, Jewelry Designer, Photographer, Mother, not necessarily in that order.

Not only does Shelly live and work in Boise, she also has some of her Photography at Exposure, a Gallery here in town.  A woman of many talents, she knits, makes jewelry and knitting accessories, has a wonderful eye for composition, is clever and resourceful.  Many of her times are “Upcycled” (I like that word), recycled or re-purposed everyday items that she crafted into some unique and wonderful things.  She is one of the nicest people I know.  I pounced on her yesterday evening, “You’re the featured Artist for tomorrow.”  “OK”, she says.  Did I mention she is cooperative, too.

So without further ado, Here are several things she offers in her shop.  I’m not posting the Octopus Earrings, because they are MINE!  I mean I own them, so they are gone from her Etsy Shop.  You may navigate to her items by clicking on the title.

Dark Dragon Earrings

 

Colorful Blooms Magnet Set

 

 

Stitch Markers – Skulls (For knitting or Crochet)

Puzzle Piece Earring Set

 

I did not get permission to post some of Shelly’s Photographs, I will ask her if I might later and come back and add a couple.  If you are in Boise, and would like to check out some of her work in person, you can find them in:

Exposure

Location:
213 North 10th Street
Boise, ID 83702
(10th and Bannock)
Phone:
208.424.8158
Current Hours:
Mon – Fri:    10:00 am- 6:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 am- 4:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 pm- 2:00pm

The gallery is also for a good cause, an a.l.p.h.a. shop benefiting HIV and AIDS Awareness and Education.  They do have a website, but the link is not working.  If you are on Facebook, you can find them there as well.

Thank you for reading.  We would like to wish you a pleasant day. 

 

Five Great Gifts to Give 2/28/12

As always Tuesday is gift ideas or suggestions on the blog.  This morning I am a gift short so we have two gifts to give and a two treasuries to look through.  There are three new shops to peruse, too.

From SuesArts

Hamsa love charm necklace

Description: Created with vintage antique bronze frame charm pendant and chain.
Very elegant, unique and one of a kind. Custom print and designed with a Hamsa hand for protection, good luck and prosperity.
Necklace is about 18″ long but can be adjusted per request with no extra charge.

ALL MY ITEMS ARE HANDMADE AND ONE OF A KIND.

MGGems created Aquamarine For March Babies a beautiful Treasury collection full of, you guessed it, Aquamarine things for March Birthdays. She has chosen some wonderful items as well.  You’ll have to click through for photos, I can’t post all 16 here.

Aquamarine Crystal

The idea behind Treasuries is to showcase your favorite items from around Etsy, promote others, as it were.  The above Treasury includes one of my items and in return I have curated my own list and added an item from MGGems.

Just Mad About Maille is my own list of Chain Maille items from the shops on Etsy, in other words, my competition.  However as each Mailler is unique so too are their pieces.  No two are alike, many of the weave patterns are the same, there is only so much you can do with a jump ring, but what some of those artists do with those jump rings is pretty amazing.

  

Square Aluminum Twist of Fate Bracelet (from the collection)

From So Blue Jewelry

Cezanne Spring Abalone  Shell Silver Bracelet Armband

Description:  Handmade by Soblue. 

Inspired by Cézanne‘’s work.

From beautiful and high quality abalone shell pieces. It’s rich in colors, it’s pure from the nature. it looks like a oil painting, it’s stylish. Under the light, it gives amazing reflection which changes the colors.

All the metal parts are from sterling silver.

Thank you for stopping by and having a look, I hope we have inspired you to think outside the Department or Big Box Store for your gift-giving ideas.

Five Great Gifts To Give

It’s Tuesday, and that means we have Five (5) Great Gift ideas for you!  We are pleased to bring you two new Etsy shops, a returning shop and an odd or end here and there.  These gift ideas range from jewelry to Children’s Room Decor (and is it ever cute).  

One of the new shops is Lucky Stars Hawaii, with these very cute Devoted 2 U Heart (Swarovski Elements Series) Earring w/Pink Swarovski 8 mm Pearl dangling from Heart Chain – Sterling Silver, are available in the shop now!

 Description: Total length of this adorable earring is about 2 1/4 inches. The Swarovski Devoted 2 U Heart is a stylishly asymmetrical version of the classic shape. All components are sterling silver.

(Blogger’s Note:  Valentine’s Day may be over, but don’t forget, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations, or just to say I love you!  These cuties will do the trick!)

Next, another new shop, ThumbAlina Lane with this wonderful Alphabet Animal Silhouettes Art Print.  Brighten your child’s room with this fun, colorful print!

Description: This listing is for an 8×10 art print professionally printed to order on heavyweight archival matte paper with high definition archival inks.  

NOTE:  Frame and mat are not included.

**This listing has several options, size and color are just a couple.  Have a look for complete details.

(Blogger’s Note:  Grandparents, new parents, relatives looking for a fun, educational and interactive gift, that doesn’t require batteries?  This is the one.  Quality time can be had with your special little one learning the Alphabet, animals and a color or two.  I bet they can be printed in your child’s room color scheme!)

Our returning shop is Wire Witchery, with this spectacular Tiger Eye and Garnet Pendulum. 

Description: This pendulum is made with a highly faceted tiger’s eye bead on 18 gauge copper wire. Its accented with two micro-faceted garnets and a copper yarn ball bead. The grabber is a hand twisted spiral of copper and gold colored copper wire with another garnet. 

(Blogger’s Note: The unique focal bead is worth giving this a piece a look!)

A new offering from my own shop is this twist on Chain Maille.  Golden Spiral, is crafted from gold tone base metal jump rings, this continuous pattern spirals and twists throughout the bracelet.  Great for men or woman and comes in a variety of metals and jewelry wire, including, sterling silver plated, hypo-allergenic, gunmetal, copper and brass.

Being the crafty woman that I am, I like to hand make gifts sometimes. Not everything needs to be purchased, even though all Etsy gifts are hand made, and the idea is to provide you with unique and purchasable gift ideas, it might be fun to experiment yourself.  Although I am not sure if Cuff Links are in fashion any more, this is a simple, easy, low cost project.  

Instructions:

Check out your local Thrift stores, they are a goldmine of unique and easy-on-the-wallet finds.  Look for a pair of unadorned, plain, flat face Cuff Links, make sure they are a complete set.

Once home, clean them up, if they need it, let them dry thoroughly. 

With a small brush and a paint color of your choice. paint the face of both Cuff Links.

Add a design, his initials, a stencil you find interesting, dots, whatever suits your fancy (ladies, no flowers please).  Keep it small and simple.  Let your pieces dry thoroughly.  With some acrylic spray or brush-on sealer, (Clear Nail polish works in a pinch) lightly coat the surface of your Cuff Link Design (this will protect your design longer).

Once dry find a box, wrap them up and gift them!

(Picture is taken from image search on internet)

 

NOTE:  This would also make a fun project for the kids with plastic buttons or other things that they might like to personalize.

Thank you for stopping by and having a look at some of the beautiful things offered by people from around the web!

Five Great Gifts to Give

Since it is the end of the month, I thought it might be fun to recap what was on the List this month just in case you missed something.  A featured item “Woodland Witch” Pendulum from Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery sold and it was on the very first blog of 5 Great Gifts to Give.  Networking works!

From Dark Mountain Treasures – Elvish Necklace

From Green Witch Designs:

Magic Dragon Earrings

Puzzle Piece Earrings

Stitch Markers

From Studio RGC and very dear friend, these are sold through Dark Djinn Designs on Etsy, these are incredible and highly detailed!  While you’re there check out the Tie-Dyed Clothing from the Host Shop!

Bone Burner – Incense Burner

Glow in the Dark “Terry-Toeman”

Zombie Heads!  I just love these and should ask for a life size replacement for my own.

The Brick Boutique offers some terrific knit things, like this lovely warm Blue Scarf.

Purple Passion – A Treasury of items on Etsy and curated by The Brick Boutique.  Everything is purple!  I am honored to be included in  this collection.

American Artist, and my friend Allan O. Mudd, has started to offer Giclee Prints of his art work.  You’ll have to contact Allan on Facebook, via the link below. It will take you to the photo album.  The first print is a Tiger’s Eye.

And there is always great stuff at The Alchemists Vessel

This bracelet is One-of-A-Kind and is available through February 20th!  Love Chain