Good Morning,
The Alchemists Vessel would like to remind you to be safe this Halloween:
Watch Out for Cars
Bring a Flashlight
Say, “Thank You”
No biting
Don’t push or shove, there is plenty for everyone.
Remember Zombie’s were people, too.
Frightful fun to one and all!
Good Morning,
This morning The Alchemists Vessel would like to invite you to join us this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October, 11 – 13, 2013, for the First Annual Haunted Open House and Harvest Market.
Good Morning,
Today I thought it would be fun to introduce a vendor or two attending the up coming Harvest Market, Oct., 11 – 13, 2013.
Duck and Kia Anvilkin / Drethen Leathers
Kia makes jewelry and Duck is a leather tooler, and for a while they were part of a quartet behind Drethen Leathers.
This photo was found on the web, and not from their actual work, it is meant represent the beautiful work you will find on their tables, not limited to masks, they have also have jewelry, cell phone accessories, hair accessories, Hand-bound journals and more. I own a journal, a hair wrap, a pair of leather frog earrings and a Leather frog cell-phone decoration, from this wonderful group of folks.
Delphi Oracles
The ladies of the the Delphi Oracles will be on hand this market, and what a better way to start the Holiday’s off right with a little treat for yourself at the market. Tarot, Past Life, Palmistry, and Crystal readings can be had for $5.00, or stop by and make an appointment for entertainment at your next party or gatherings.
Other places to catch an Oracle:
Frightened Felons – Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, ID
*Black Hat Tea Affair – Sunday October 13, 2013
245 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, ID
*This is a paid event, Admission is $25.00 and you must wear a hat.
Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery will be in attendance, well her table will be any way. As a participating member of the shop Sarah’s wares are always available for shopping or place your custom order through or shop or with Sarah in person.
Here we have a small selection of Sarah’s ready-to-wear collection, including: Wire Wrapped Pendants, Gemstone Pendants, Crystal Wire Wrapped Rings and a bookmark or two. Sarah’s item range from $75.00 to $7.00 all hand-crafted with meticulous care.
Alixandra Browning, Fearless Leader, Certified Jewelry Design and Repair Technician, Proprietor of Little Shop of Artists, The Alchemists Vessel, Blackbird Metalworks and Arachknits, will be available to assist with anything and everything from Vendor questions to shop sales, to manning the store and her own goods on display through out the shop.
Chainmaille, Sterling Silver and Gemstone, Artisan Jewlery, Hand-knit items, and Crafting Classes are all available at Little Shop of Artists and taught by Alixandra herself or by the participating artist holding the class. Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and always available to assist customers with their particular needs.
Shelly Moody of The Muddfip Photographer and Green Witch Handmade will not be in attendance, as she has other commitments, but her wares will be available in-store. High School Seniors, Families, Newly Weds, Engagements, Parties, Group or Organization events, come on down and grab one of Shelly’s cards and make your appointment for those Holiday Cards, Yearbook Portraits or to capture those special occasion moments!
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| Photo by Shelly Moody, The Muddfip Photographer |
The Muddfip Photographer – Green Witch Handmades in-store display, mounted photos, jewelry, crocheted items and handmade wooden Spindles, works for yarn or your hair to keep it out of your yarn.
If you would like to attend the Harvest Market, there is no admission.
Place: Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Ave.,
Boise, ID 83704
When: October 11 – 13, 2013, Friday – Sunday, Harvest Market and Haunted Open House
11:00a.m. – 6:00 p.m. weather permitting.
Indoor / Outdoor Event in conjunction with A-1 Video Game Exchange
**Local Vendors – There is still space available. We’d love to have you with us.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Good Morning,
Today I have pulled gifts from the web.
Halloween is right around the corner and several of the items below would fit the bill nicely. Available on the web or in the store, Little Shop of Artists.
Tiny Sterling Silver skulls and Jet beads are unique and undead adorable in this pair of earrings. Great for Goths, Rockers, Halloween or Necromancers of all kinds!
Sterling Silver skull charms, accent beads and fish hook ear wires are paired with shiny black genuine Jet beads.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
Sterling Silver Bat charms, genuine Garnet and Sterling Silver accent beads complete the pair. Suspended from Sterling Silver fish hook style ear wires.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
18″ total length. This adorable and very shiny Gothic / Day of The Dead (Dia de los Muertos) themed necklace set sparkles and gleams with faceted glass beads in Black, Smoky Purple, and Silver Bi-cone shapes. The focal point is a feminine “Tibetan Silver” Pendant measuring 1-1/2″ x 3-4″ of a stylized skull clutching a rose between the teeth. Finished with a white metal chain for durability and Lobster Claw clasp.
Although the earrings are not an exact match, they carry on the flower motif with a cute daisy atop their grinning heads. Finished with Black and Smoky Purple glass beads and suspend from Silver Plated Fish Hook ear wires.
*Designers Note: “Tibetan Silver” usually contains little or no silver whatsoever, if there is any silver content in the piece it is about one or two percent. It resembles an antiqued silver piece and is highly popular in jewelry creation for today’s current fashion trends. It is mostly Tin and Zinc, very much like pewter, and is usually nickel and lead free, due to allergies to these metals.
This Chain may be added to the length for an additional cost of $5.00
Sold as a set these items may be purchased individually upon request.
18″ – Fun and fresh in green glass beads and “Tibetan Silver” Skull and Rose Pendant with not-so matching earrings that carry the flower motif with a cute daisy perched atop their smiling faces.
Tibetan Silver usually contains no silver what so ever, if there is any silver content in the metal at all, it is no more than 1 or 2%. Tibetan Silver is an alloy, usually Tin or Zinc, and is nickel and lead free due to allergies to this metals.
Glass bi-cone shaped beads are graduated in size and range from a pretty emerald to a pastel color. A single link chain completes the necklace.
Pendant measures 1-1/2″ x 3/4″.
Earrings are 2″ total length and hang about 1-1/2″ from ear lobe.
Listed as a set, items may be sold individually upon request.
Simple and spooky, these tiny tiny skull charms are perfect for those that want to be spooky without having to wear huge items. Much smaller than a dime and short, great for a little holiday fun at the office, too. Perfect for Pirates, too!
Sterling Silver Skull charms head pins and fish hook style ear wire.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
Only one pair available.
These items are currently available in the esty shop, but will be available in store as well.
Don’t forget the First Annual Haunted Open House and Harvest Market are October 11-13, 2013. If you’re a vendor or local artist we’d like to invite you to participate in the event or stop by and see what goodies are available.
Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairveiw Ave., Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
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Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in Little Shop of Artists First Annual Haunted Open House and Harvest Market.
Below you will find all the information you need about the market and how to contact the shop to rent a table at the show.
This Market is Open to Artists, Artisans and Crafts-people of all types in the Boise, Idaho and surrounding Treasure Valley Areas. We showcase quality handmade goods in a friendly and pleasant setting in a great location.
What Everybody wants to know: COST
Indoor Display Table: $50.00, two days Saturday and Sunday, *electricity included.
Outdoor Displays Area $25.00, two days Saturday and Sunday, show for one day or both (No discount for single day booth). For security reasons, Little Shop of Artists asks that Outdoor Displays be broken down on Saturday night. Vendors are welcome to store their items and awnings / gazebos / tents in the store overnight.
ADDRESS:
6713 W. Fairveiw Ave., Suite, B
Boise, ID
83704
(Behind A-1 Video Game Exchange in the lot)
Set Up: Please note all rental fees or balances are due at time of set up.
Friday, October 18th, from 1:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. – Indoor Vendors only.
*Outdoor Vendors Saturday October 19th, 9:00 a.m. on. Please arrive at least one hour early to set up outside, or you may leave your items boxed and labeled in the shop overnight for your convenience.
All Vendors will be required to provide a copy of their Idaho Sales Tax Permit for display in their booths during show hours or provide / fill out an One Time Event Tax Form, also available on line: http://tax.idaho.gov/i-1031.cfm
MARKET HOURS
Saturday, October 19th – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 20th – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Indoor Vendors will be allotted one table 6′ x 30″. Your table will be set up inside a working retail store, please be mindful of the other items on the shelves. Thank you. We can also allow you extra shelving space if your set up / items allow. Please let us know in advance what you need, and we will be happy to assist or accommodate as we may.
Outdoor Vendors will be allotted a 10 x 10′ square area, if you would like a bigger area, just let us know, there will be no additional charge for larger booth space.
*We have one Gazebo available if an outdoor vendor does not have their own. Rental Fee is $10.00 for the awning / gazebo ($5.00 a day).
YES! Costumes are welcome! We encourage you to get in the Spirit of things and don your Zombie if you so choose. Please remember little one’s may be in attendance.
Daylight Savings Time ends November 03, 2013, there should be plenty of light for the evening shoppers.
Please see event listing for photo of Outdoor Market Area
To Claim Your Space:
Stop by the Shop or Contact us: askus@littleshopofartits.com
Event Sign up form on site: www.littleshopofartists.com
Good Morning,
Stop reading this like I am crazy. Just because it is the end of August doesn’t mean that for Artisans and Independent Sellers and Crafter’s of all kinds that you get to have a vacation. Oh no!
Now, right now is the perfect time to start your Holiday goods. I know it sounds super daunting and very overwhelming, but if the task is done in manageable chunks, it can be fun and profitable too.
1. Supply Inventory: I know counting is not fun, especially if you work with multitudes of little tiny things. I am not saying count every piece of everything in your Craft Room / Closet / Box, but take a general inventory. Do you need more of this or that? All your tools in good working order? Alright then.
2. Evaluate: Do you still have things from last year’s season that did not sell? Give them a good once over, why didn’t the item sell? Did something look wrong, can you tweak it or give it a fresh look? Do things need to be cleaned? Now is the time to do that.
3. Decide: Are you planning on attending a Craft Fair or other Holiday Event? Do you know the details? Do you have everything you need to attend the Fair or Show? Does the Fair you are attending have a theme? Now it the time to get that organized, displays, packing material, business cards, signage, etc. What pieces will you take with you? Will you work on a project at the show?
4. Create: Now that you know what you have in your supplies, and what’s on the racks as it were, you can sit down and play with those supplies and create new and interesting pieces for the Holidays.
The Remaining Major Holidays
Halloween: Thursday, October 31st
Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 28
Chanukah: Wednesday, November 27, Sundown
Christmas: Wednesday, December 25
News Year’s Eve: Tuesday, December 31st.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Don’t Forget SHOP SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY is November 03, 2013. Stop by Little Shop of Artists for your Holiday Gift Giving needs, or shop your local independent businesses this year instead of the Big Box or Department Stores. You’ll be the person with the best presents!
Good Morning,
One of my dearest friends is also an amazing and extremely talented artist. Not only does he sculpt incredibly detailed and fabulous monsters, but he has several movie credits to his name as well, including Coraline, Paranorman, and the Cult Classic, The Toxic Avenger.
Some of you have seen his work, and probably not even realized it, as well as my personal collection of his art work that I post on occasion.
Raphael Cordero or Ralph, is the owner and operator of Studio RGC and the creator of Ralph’s TMS Wax. You can find and buy all of wonderful creations at the link above or by following the links below.
Let’s have a look at some of Ralph’s amazing work.
Twisted Little Things
Hal I Toesis – $33.00
Skull and Bones Incense Burner – $42.00
Zombie Heads (Sold Individually) – $13.00 ea.
One of my favorites and available on Etsy is:
Squash comes in a tomato green or translucent cream – please specify which you prefer.
6.75 inches tall by 6.75 deep and 8.5 inches wide. Cast in solid resin. Weighs approx 2.5 lbs
Item shipped to areas other than the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, please contact for quote.
You may Ralph and his wonderful wax at any of the links provided. You may also do a little homework on this creative mind by checking out the IMDB page.
Thank you for stopping by and having a look. In hope that this has inspired you to have a gander at the other things he has on offer. We encourage to buy handmade!
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Happy Friday,
I have been so busy this week filling orders and trying to make new items that I have not had much time to do much else.
Halloween arrives on Wednesday of next week and there are some fun things happening around town.
Frightened Felons at the Old Penitentiary
Friday Oct. 26, 2012
The Old Idaho Penitentiary will once again open it’s doors during the spookiest season! Walk through 140 years of history and, of course, hear about all the scary but TRUE things that happened in every hidden corner. All ages are welcome, but remember some themes can be too scary for kids under 10.
I attended last year as part of the entertainment. It is interesting and a lot of fun. History rises from the Dead for this event.
Linder Farms
A real working pumpkin farm. They are open all month, check the link for times. This is family fun, walk the maze, but don’t get lost…
Home of BSU’s Corn Maze.
It reads “Bronco Nation”
Field of Scrams at the Farmstead
I-84 and Eagle Road…
Where getting lost means finding fun!
I have not attended this, but I have been to the corn maze and other attractions. These are OUTDOOR events and it is COLD! Dress warmly, and bring a flash light, there isn’t any electricity out in the fields or the woods and it’s DARK out there!
This year is the 13th Annual Haunted World! How appropriate!
This is the largest outdoor Haunted attraction in the area, and it is very entertaining. The Haunted House and Walk through the woods is nerve-racking fun! Things jump out at you, costumed players pop out when you least expect it, diving from the corn rows or stalking you through the woods, and there are things planted and buried along the path (like trampolines) that make you feel uneasy. Spooky, scary fun!
Please remember to follow the links for information, many of these events require a ticket or admission fee. Times and dates are listed on their websites along with other information, like maps and directions.
Be safe out there this weekend!
Thank you for coming by and scaring up something to do!
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a Spooktacular weekend!
Happy Friday,
The weekend is here and there is a lot going on in Boise. As usual I will be at the work bench working on items as well as visiting some of the local events.
EVENTS:
Get your Halloween on this weekend! The Witches Market is this Sunday, October ,14, 2012. Hosted by my friend Shelly Moody, and held in:
Bella’s Grove, 2210 S. Broadway, Boise, ID.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Shelly says:
This will be our second Annual Witches Market. We will have vendors and goodies and all kinds of great stuff. Join us in merrymaking and frivolity and take the opportunity to support your community and get a jump on your Yule shopping! We will have vendors selling custom leather work, incense, jewelry, terrariums, and other odd bits and pieces. We will have Tarot Readers, and a palm reader as well
Saturday, October 13th, 2012 Fashion Victim’s Ball
Dressing badly is the point of this offbeat and beneficial fund raiser for Camp River Run and All About Kids. There will be, Music by local bands, Silent Auctions, 21 and over, $15.00 at the door.
Fashion Victim’s Ball | Mardis’ Gras Ballroom | Boise Events
PROMOTIONS:
Many of you have seen those cute little grotesque sculptures that I collect now and again. Instead of going to Etsy to get them you can now get them direct from the Artist, my friend, Raphael Cordero of Studio RGC. I love these Twisted Little Things and there are more, a veritable Zombie Smorgasbord! Highly detailed, original and unique cast in solid resin, you can even paint them. Collect ’em all!
My favorite Twisted Little Thing
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| “Hal I Toesis” |
Pumpkin Sculptures anyone? Check out Ray Villafane’s amazing Artwork. Villafane Studios – Pumpkin Carving
Here is a fun little romp through some amazing pumpkin art for Halloween. Geek-o-Lanterns
I think that’s all the fun for today!
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant weekend.
Good Morning,
Friday arrives with a definite chill in the air, and is cold in the office this morning.
I have been working in several things this week as well as preparing for the Flea Market.
Cage Match – Coif Caged Genuine Rose Quartz Heart shaped gemstone. Using the European 4-in-1 Weave, a cage is created for things to placed into and then closed, ensnaring the object within.
The twist tie is still attached, as I do not know how I want to complete the piece. It hasn’t told me what it wants to be yet, pendant, key-chain, thingamabob.
After creating a rectangular length of chain, the opposite sides are brought together and connected at one edge creating a tube of sorts. The top or bottom edge is tapered and closed with additional jump rings.
The bottom of the piece is closed tightly, and the rest of the cage spreads across the surface of the stone, the top of the cage is closed as the bottom and stretches over and across the stone creating a bail to hang the object from a cord or chain.
As soon as I decide on an appropriate something to hang it from it will be listed in the shop. Time to cage more rocks!
There are two Markets to shop this October so lets get the information out there.
This weekend is the Treasure Valley Flea Market. You know the drill!
Expo Idaho, at The Fairgrounds
5610 Chinden Blvd
Garden City, ID
Admission is $2.00
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Also going on in Boise is a real Halloween treat. Bella’s Grove is hosting The Second Annual Witches Market, Sunday, October 14th, 2012. 2210 S. Broadway, Suite 102, Boise, ID. Spooky fun for everyone!
Hostess, Shelly Moody of Green Witch Designs describes the event:
“This will be our second Annual Witches Market. We will have vendors and goodies and all kinds of great stuff. Join us in merrymaking and frivolity and take the opportunity to support your community and get a jump on your Yule shopping! We will have vendors selling custom leather work, incense, jewelry, terrariums, and other odd bits and pieces. We will have Tarot Readers, and a palm reader as well.”
We hope you will take the time to mark these events on your calendar and stop by and see some of the wonderful, unique Handmade items as well as other offerings from around the Treasure Valley, a Scentsy Representative will be attending the Witches Market, as well.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look, the Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant weekend.
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