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Thunder Rose Leather – Featured Artist

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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.
 

 

Links, Promotions and Other Things

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Good Morning,
 
After last Friday’s Fun-filled fifteen links to look at, today’s post will be brief.
 
Here is a very brief tutorial on how to tie Slip or Sliding knots for those Boho Macrame fashions you’ve been wearing.
 
The instructions are presented in pictures, the link will take you to another blog page for instructions.
As many of you know I have a passion for all things Monster and Macabre, my very talented friend creates some of my favorites.
Many of you may remember those fun little macabre monsters from last year, “Twisted Little Things”, and there are more to be had (finally!).  Four new Heads of State for your collection, available through Etsy. 
 
Find them at: Twisted Little Things
Aren’t they, um, cute?
 
Myoats is an online drawing program that allows you create beautiful designs with your mouse.
This is not mine, I nabbed it from the gallery as an example.  Change the color, background, lines and shapes to create your own unique piece of artwork.
 
Thank you for stopping by and having a read.
 
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant weekend!

 

Featured Artist: Thunder Rose Leather

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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.
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
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.
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 on a Tuesday – lisianblue

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Hello and Happy Tuesday!

Switching things up a little bit this morning, just to keep everybody on their toes!

This morning’s featured artist is another clever and creative person from Handmade Artists, lisianblue.

Lisianblue creates hand-knitted and crocheted items for babies to babes, and she has a lot of terrific things.  I admire her skills, although I knit, and am pretty adept at it, Lisainablue can crochet, a skill / talent that eludes me.

Here are some fun and wonderful items from her shop and a couple of them would make fabulous gifts for Summer, or the new Mommy in your circle of friends.
Like these fingerless gloves.  These would be fabulous for a Summer Date Night, don’t need a jacket, but bring something to keep the chill away.  These are great and lovely!

Product Description:  Sparkly ivory and lace elbow length fingerless gloves are a fun yet elegant accessory.
Made with sport weight acrylic yarn in ivory with bits of sparkle throughout, these three quarter length fingerless gloves are 13″ long and 8″ around.  With an all around lacy pattern they can be worn on either hand.  Comfortable thumb opening, but they do not cover part of the thumb.  They will comfortably fit up to a 9 1/2″ arm. 
These unique hand crocheted fingerless gloves have a lacy hand edge and I’ve added a row of picot stitching at the elbow end to extend the lacy effect.
Want these lovely fingerless gloves in a different size, please feel free to send me a message and I will make a pair just for you.  Want a different color?  That’s a possibility too.
Product Details:  Cool summer white cotton  thread crocheted in an open stitch with an elongated picot edging makes this sweet flowered hat flirty and romantic. 
Simply elegant to wear for a beach wedding, and your honeymoon too!  Dress up a summer outfit for a night out dancing, or out and about around town.
A stretcy 20″ will fit most adult women up to 23″ with an 8″ cap long enough to cover the ears.  If you need this shorter or smaller, let me know and I can adjust it before mailing it out.
This juliet style cap is lovingly hand crocheted  with white cotton crochet thread.

Product Details:  Pretty ruffled baby bib with a sweet flower made with 100% cotton in purple, lavender, yellow, and white to keep your sweet baby clothes clean.
Thick cotton tie bib measures 9.75″ wide x 13.5″ long. Machine washable and dryable.
Mary Jane style matching baby booties coming soon.
Custom orders gladly accepted.
I know, we’re just entering the summer months, but this is one of my favorites of her items.  This would be great for that Office Christmas Party, or just to add a little Holiday spirit to that bulky winter outfit. 
Product Details: Fun Santa hat to keep you warm while out and about, skiing, sledding, hanging out.
Made with acrylic yarn with eye lash or “fun fur” yarn along with the white for the brim and pompom.  This one is 20″ around and 20″ long.   Fits 21″ – 24″  heads
If you need a smaller one let me know and I can adjust this one, or make a whole new one if the original one is sold.  Please let me know head circumference if you want a smaller or larger one.
**Note: after clicking on Add to Cart, you need to click on Shopping cart in the upper right hand corner. Please wait for PayPay to return you to the shop to complete the transaction.
To contact me for any questions or size adjustments, click on “contact” on the right hand side – by the shop avatar, while on the product page.  It’s on the left side on the main shop page.
What lisianblue has to say about herself:
Bio:
I enjoy doing so many things, painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, drawing, photography. I have many years of experience in all these areas. My grandmother taught me how to knit and crochet when I was about 8. I am the mother of 2 and a grandmother to 3 beautiful children from 9mo’s to 12 yrs old.

HATS & SCARVES
All hats and scarves are hand crocheted or hand knit in a smoke free, cat friendly home. I try to use a smaller hook or needle so you get a hat with a tighter weave to help keep the cold air out. Each hat and scarf is washed with a mild detergent without the use of fabric softener, and put away to limit any further contact with my furry friends. If your hat does not fit, I will gladly make another one for you as soon as I receive the original back in the same great shape it was mailed, or adjust the original. Custom orders: I will be happy to work with you on colors and yarn choices – except for wool. I love wool, but unfortunately, I am highly allergic to it. I can get away with working with a mohair blend, but otherwise I pretty much have to stick with acrylic, cotton or bamboo.
All orders are mailed through USPS, as soon as possible after your payment is cleared through PayPal.
If you have any questions, comments, please feel free to contact me

I hope to be adding some clothes for children in the near future. Spring – Summer 2012

Thank you for coming by and have a great day.

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Thank you for stoping by and having a read.  I hope that some of hte above items may inspire you to have a look at her shop.
The Alchemsits Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant Tuesday.
 

What’s New In My Shop – Cafe Press

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I am not currently working on any new items in the shop as to speak. Getting ready for the monthly Market at the local Fair Grounds and Exposition Buildings, in lovely Garden City, Idaho, takes a lot of time and effort when you’re a one-woman band.

However, we do have a new shop.  It is different from the jewelry I create.  Many Moons ago I designed and drew simple and stylized graphic versions of the Zodiac symbols for fun (and I admit, profit).  Having forgotten about them, I came across them searching through a computer disk looking for something else.  I love it when buried treasure appears out of no where!  Not wishing to attempt to stock the house with yet more stuff, but wanting to do something with them, I have opened a cafe press store.  You can find it by following the link in this post, or by clicking the “Shop Cafe Press” link in the menu to your right.

The cool thing about Cafe Press is that you can have pretty much any graphic printed on any item you want.  There is a huge selection to choose from on the site, from T-shirts to Teddy Bears, Wall Clocks, puzzles, and accessories abound!  All printed with the version of your Sun Sign.  All twelve signs may be found there and I intend to see about getting other items up for printing or customizing as well.  Currently working on a popular motif, Skulls, I’m sketching in a very stylized Rabbit…  Below are the twelve designs I created.  As public domain, any one may play with and finagle the images.  These are mine, and belong to me, and may only be used outside the sales or shop sites with the express written consent of The Alchemists Vessel and the owner, proprietor.

The Alchemists Vessel on Cafe PressAll twelve signs are included.  As soon as I figure out how to get these changed or configured to be appropriate art flash for dark material for the site, I’ll do that too. Right now they are available in Black Print on Light Shirts and Sweats.  Although there are all kinds of items in the shop, from Cell Phone covers to Lap top skins, stationery, stuffed critters, bits, baubles and decor.

The Zodiac beings with Aries.

 Aries, the Ram – Symbol represents the Horns and nose of a Ram or the brows and nose of a human face


Taurus, the Bull – Symbol represents the Horns and head of a bull, or the chin and throat of the human form, it is also a representation on a rising moon over a full sun, or over the earth, depending on culture.

Gemini, the Twins – Symbol represents the lungs of the human body.

Cancer, the Crab – Symbol represents the out stretched claws of a crustacean. 
Leo, the Lion – Symbol represents a sleeping cat, a lion in repose, the head, back and finally the tail.
 
Virgo, the Virgin – Symbol represents the female reproductive organs (closed). In some cultures it represents sheaves of wheat that have been harvested and bundled.
Libra, the Scales – Symbol represents a set of scales in balance,it is also the representation of the sun rising over a horizon.
Scorpio, the Scorpion – Symbol represents the male reproductive organs, it also mimics the movement of a Scorpion, the extended “swish” being the tail or stinger of the Scorpion.
Sagittarius, the Archer – Symbol represents the human knee in motion, or an arrow in flight.

Capricorn, the Sea Goat – Represents the head of a Goat and tail of Fish, sometimes called the Terrestrial Goat.



Aquarius, the Water Bearer – Symbol represents energy or flowing water

 

Pisces, the Fish – Symbol represents two fish, tied together.


Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

Featured Artist – Alizey of Alizey Clothing

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 Good Morning,


Today we are please to present the Featured Artist of the Week, Alizey of Alizey Clothing.  I love knitting, and she has some wonderful light airy and gorgeous things for spring.

She writes about herself:
Who I am:
- Wife
- Mother
- Psychologist
- Friend
- Dog lover

I’m absolutely crazy about knitting, I’m doing that since I remember myself, my grandmother taught me when I was a little girl, almost it was my hobby, but when I became a mother, everything changed, I start knitting all the time, than I find Etsy, and here I am :) all my creations are 100% handmade by me, I’m the author of every item, and I’m a model on every picture, so I’m 3 in 1 :)

Here are some of her hand-knitted items for sale on Etsy.  The colors are lovely, and the clothing is very fashionable, some of the pieces would make great beach or warm weather wear, or a fabulous date night wrap!
  
Description: Black One Shoulder Knit Cotton Kimono Blouse / OOAK Clothing / Gothic Lolita / Summer Top

This item is 100% handknitted, it’s very soft and light

WEIGHT
less that 3,52 o.z. (100 gr)

MATERIAL
High quality italian cotton yarn

COLOR
Black

READY TO SHIP IN SIZE:

International: XS-S
chest : 32”-37” / 81-93cm

Description: Red One Shoulder Knit Cotton Shirt / OOAK Clothing / Summer Knit Tank / Shirt / Woman clothing

This item is 100% handknitted, it’s very soft and light

WEIGHT
less that 5,2 o.z. (150 gr)

MATERIAL
High quality italian cotton yarn

COLOR
Red

READY TO SHIP IN SIZE:

International: XS-S
chest : 32”-37” / 81-93cm



This next one is a personal favorite, I love the colors!  Just gorgeous, scrumptious and sumptuous!  For a little light lacy wrap, I love this! 
Description: Multicolor Cotton Hand Knit Kimono Sweater / OOAK Clothing / Summer Blouse /rusteam

This item is 100% handknitted, it’s very soft and light

WEIGHT
less that 5,2 o.z. (150 gr)

MATERIAL
High quality italian cotton yarn

COLOR
Multicolor in orange beige and white tones

READY TO SHIP IN SIZE:

International: XS-S
chest : 32”-37” / 81-93cm

Description: Green and White Knit Cotton Summer Tank / OOAK Clothing / Summer Shirt / Womans Clothing

This item is 100% handknitted, it’s very soft and light

WEIGHT
less that 1,7 o.z. (50 gr)

MATERIAL
High quality italian cotton yarn

COLOR
Multicolor in green and white tones

READY TO SHIP IN SIZE:

International: XS-S
chest : 32”-37” / 81-93cm 

 Description: Light Blue Knit Cotton Beach Shawl / OOAK Beach Wear. 
This item is 100% handknitted, it’s very soft and light

WEIGHT
less that 1,7 o.z. (50 gr)

MATERIAL
High quality italian cotton yarn

COLOR
light blue

SIZE
length around the hip aprox. 38 ” (100 cm)

WASHING
Handwash in warm water
Dry flat

SHIPPING
This item is ready to ship in 2 business days after receiving a payment, by regular airmail with high priority class


You may also reach Alizey on Twitter, or e-mail and a direct link to her Shop is below.

You can find more creations here – www.etsy.com/shop/AlizeyClothing?ref=pr_shop_more
Follow me on Twitter – twitter.com/AlizeyClothing
Or email me – Alizey84@gmail.com

5 Great Gifts To Give 3/13/12

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Good Morning,

It’s Tuesday and that means new items and shops to look at and favorite.

So Blue Jewelry has had three of her lovely Cezanne Jewelry Collection pieces in the blog, this is the last one.  I hope some one has taken a look at her lovely abalone jewelry it really is spectacular! 

Cezanne spring abalone shell silver long necklace

 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.

It goes perfectly with black, white, gray, green…
It’s about 66cm long.
In the last two photos please see the bracelet and earrings in set.
Earring sale link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/93895061/cezanne-spring-abalone-shell-silver
Bracelet sale link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/93894858/cezanne-spring-abalone-shell-silver?ref=v1_other_1

Copyright © Soblue Jewelry 2012 

Passover is coming up, if you are attending a Seder, this would make a lovely gift for the Hostess.  Sue has some wonderful things that would make excellent Thank you gifts.  Perhaps you might find her Matza Holder and Vintage Victorian Style Salt and Pepper Shakers an appropriate gift for the table, perhaps all three would make a splendid gift as a complete set, something for the hostess, something for the Seder table and a lovely every day gift as well.

Hamsa Bracelet in Silver

 
Description: ♥♥♥♥♥ SOLD SEPARATELY: Blue or Red ♥♥♥♥♥

Gorgeously elegant and very attractive silver Hamsa bracelet that is so unique and one of a kind design.

For those of you who are not familiar with the “Bad Eye” emblem, well, it’s a symbol that’s been around for thousands of years and is believed to protect and shield against the evil eye, generate positive energy, provide good fortune, health, prosperity and happiness.

About 8″ long with an added 1″ extention. Size can be adjusted per request at no extra charge.

ALL MY ITEMS ARE HANDMADE AND ONE OF A KIND

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG

Feel free to contact me with any questions 

(She’s not yelling, she’s just highlighting the important points.) 

Lovebug Wraps

Not just for babies, she has things for Mommies, too.  These are cute, and as someone who has had to go out at 2:00 a.m. to replace a Pacifier, I wish I’d had one of these!  She also offers brand options!  Click through to see them all.

5 Pacifier clips – Special SALE – Check out shop for over 150 to choose from

Description: ***Pay shipping on only 1 item! Buy 10 and it ships for 1!***


For the full selection of pacifier clips check out my shop at:

LoveBugWraps.etsy.com

No more digging through the dipper bag for the spare paci or attempting to reach around in the back seat to retrieve the binky that was thrown on the ground…No more! I vow to sell things in my store that are must haves for all moms and this is definitely a top 5 item. I know, I have 3 with one on the way.

Isn’t this adorable, and wouldn’t it be cute with a matching Pacifier Clip from the above shop!  New to Etsy, It’s Sommertime has some super cute clothes and accessories for boys and girls! 

Baby Boy Tuxedo Onesie

 Description:  This baby boy onesie would be perfect for Easter. The bowtie is detachable so your little boy can wear it with other shirts if you would like. If you would like a certain color convo me and let me know. It can be made in the following sizes:
NB
3-6 mos.
6-12 mos.
12-24 mos.


From Magic By Leah
This is lovely, realistic and very cute, and there will be a second sculpture in next week’s blog as well.  Fantastic, and just adorable as can be, this life-like rabbit would be a wonderful addition to any collectors shelf or make a fabulous decoration for a Baby’s Room.

Polymer Clay Bunny Rabbit OOAK Scale Miniature by MagicByLeah

 Description: Brown Bunny Rabbit Miniature Hand Sculpted in Polymer Clay.

This little guy is a OOAK (one of a kind) original, the first in my set of ’30 Bunnies for Spring.As with all my work he is 100% handmade by me without the use of any molds. 

He is sculpted from Premo Polymer Clay over a foil and wire internal skeleton. Bunny’s features are the result of hours of attention to detail and meticulous labors of love. 

He was baked to manufacture directions and left to cool slowly in the oven for increased durability. 

He was painted with a mixture of genesis paint mixed with liquid sculpey to ensure that the colors are ‘baked in’ and will not rub off or fade.  

He stands approximately 3 inches tall (7.5 cm)

Thank you  for stopping by and having a look.