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Today I am going to share five unique items from Sue’s Arts on Etsy. Sue is also the captain of “Road To Success” a group or team of artists / sellers that also have shops on Etsy.
Sue’s Arts
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Five Great Gifts For Giving List 41
Good Morning,
As usual we have five unique or interesting items from shops around the web.
From Sue’s Arts
Natural Leopard Jasper pendant, sterling silver charm, natural stone charm, silver charm, stone pendant
Gorgeously beautiful, elegant, charming one of a kind natural Leopard Jasper pendant with .925 silver.
The ring is the only one I have in size 7.5 as well as the set of earrings which are about 1 5/8″ in size.
Chain is 18″ long sterling silver.
CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME
DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG
From: Jackie Guttuso Designs
Cardinal art, Original, Christmas art, Cardinal in birch tree collage, Holiday art, Birch tree painting, Winter painting, Cardinal painting
This collage of a cardinal in a birch tree is an original, one of a kind piece that I created with acrylic paint on professional grade heavy watercolor paper.
I left it unmatted and unframed so that you can pick out the colors that look best with your decor. Check out the photos above to see what it might look like framed.
From: Wire Witchery
Jumble Wreath Necklace
This pendent is a designed to look like a Christmas wreath and is made with a random assortment of dyed freshwater pearls, Swarovski Crystals, Calcite, White Rivershell, Apple Green Chrysoprase, quartz, and seed beads to create a lovely jumble of holiday colors.
This item is on sale for a limited time and will not be relisted when it expires.
From: Amazing Knits
Hand-knit Winter Chunky Scarf Light Green
A warm, winter scarf, hand-knit. Measures 56 inches long and is made with acrylic, light green yarn.
From The Alchemists Vessel
Caught Couture Steampunk Style Necklace
Antiqued bronze chain, Handcuffs, star and key charm are combined to create this bold and beautiful lariat style necklace. Terrific for Steampunk Fashions, or something unique and unusual for your jewelry box. Adjustable for three different looks. Wear the charms clustered together like a pendant, or change up the length and position of the chain, by gentle pulling handcuff charm in a downward motion. Adjust to a collar and long lead, or shorter length as shown above.
27″ total length, there is no clasp. The chain slips easily over the head and can be adjusted to the desired style. Created with antiqued bronze chain, two pairs of handcuffs, a star and key charms The handcuffs do not open.
Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Monday’s Studio News and Class Announcment
Good Morning,
Happy Monday to you.
Today we are going to take a quick look at an item in store and have details for Bird’s Nest Wire Wrapping Class, as taught by Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery.
From The Alchemists Vessel:
Captured Color Chainmaille Bracelets $30.00 each or two (2) for $45.00, now through November 30th, 2013 at Little Shop of Artists
Created using Silver-Plated or Gunmetal Tone (over Copper) outer rings and anodized aluminum rings, these lovely bracelets come in a variety of colors to match your mood, outfit, or team. Ranging in length from 7 – 8.5″, bracelets may be shortened or lengthened for a custom fit. Magnetic clasps close the bracelets, and may be changed out to a toggle or clasp style of choice.
WIRE WRAPPING CLASS
Project: Bird’s Nest Earrings and Pendant
Date: December 8, 2013, Sunday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
Cost: $40.00 – Supplies Included
*We ask that you bring a pair of Round Nosed Pliers with you for class.
Instructor: Sarah Shannon
What you will learn: How to make a pair of earrings like the one’s pictured above and a matching pendant.
*CLASS NOTES:
Sarah says it takes about 30 minutes before the pieces can be moved after gluing backing (post) into place, the last half of class will be used to allow the glue to dry while the pendant project is being worked on.
You may sign up in store or contact the shop on the facebook page. We apologize for any inconvenience, our website is currently down due to technical difficulties.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Featured Artist: Blackbird Metalworks
Good Morning,
Today we are going to try something a little different.
Blackbird Metalworks creates Fine Jewelry in sterling Silver and Genuine Gemstones, as well as recycling and up-cycling of your old jewelry.
Showcasing at Little Shop of Artists is a collection of select ready-to-wear pieces.
Let’s take a look at some of the up-cycled items for sale.
Black Onyx and Sterling Silver Pendant $95.00
Created from a sterling Silver Money Clip, the metal has been re-worked and folded in the opposite direction and soldered closed. The Genuine Black Onyx stone was set by hand, the entire piece was hand polished and a chain added to create a pendant.
“Recyclabauble” – $40.00
Crafted from a broken Sterling Silver ring, the shank has been repaired and re-placed and the empty space for a stone has been filled with a pretty electric blue class marble, because it fit the setting. A US size 9 really is a fun ring to wear, it glows in the shadows and pops in the light.
Here, it is modeled by the designer.
There are other pieces available including necklaces, a very limited selection of Sterling Silver Earrings, Vintage and Handmade Rings, and other pieces like this repaired Vintage Swarovski Crystal Sterling Silver Plated ring in “Amethyst”.
Vintage Swarovski Crystal Ring – $40.00
Located on display
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
East of N. Cole Road (between Bob’s Bicycles and Jerry’s State Court Cafe, behind A-1 Video Game Exchange)
Like Us on Facebook: Blackbird Metalworks
Find Us on the Web – Blackbird Metalworks (E-Commerce Page Coming Soon)
We would like to encourage you to stop by and visit the shop and do some of your Holiday Shopping with us. We can only be successful with you as our customer.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
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Good Morning,
I do apologize for the apparent uncooperative behavior of my computer, it just does not want to work today.
We have Photos and links today and would like to encourage you to click through to these wonderful shops and see what else is for sale.
From: Ame Zar Creations
White and Silver Fairy – Large

About 7.5″ high. Dressed all in white with some silver touches, this fairy is angel like and is ready to come into your home to remind you to never stop “believing”. Believe in your dreams, believe in yourself. Layers of white and silver silk flower petals make the dress which is then decorated with 3D fabric paint and a charm. Her hair is made of white and platinum/silver yarn. Ready to hung or set on a table top. Great gift for children age 3 to 99 and over. Makes a great ornament too. Not suitable for very young children due to small part. Not intended as a toy. This young fairy will bring comfort in any decor.
From: Amazing Knits
These one of a kind miniature stockings measure 4 inches. Hand-knitted in sport yarn in Christmas green, red, and a cream stitch at top and around toe. $8 a piece.
From: Heaven’s Touch
Labradorite and Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Pendant

wire wrapped in sterling silver this is a stunning piece, photos don’t do it any justice. The labradorite has lots of blue in it that the camera doesn’t show.
It is a large pendant as seen in picture three, and surely will get some compliments for whoever wears it.
From: Doodlebugs Treasures
Daisys Flowers Spring Summer White Daisy Microwave Potato Bag

Microwave potato bag for cooking potato bags measures 9 x 9. Its perfect to cook several regular potatoes, sweet potatoes, or even corn on the cob. They are also great for cooking things like hotdogs, breakfast sandwiches and hot pockets.
The top is made from a 100% cotton and unbleached cotton batting, the back is a matching cotton with the same batting. The bag is sewn with a matching cotton thread. If the bag needs to be washed, wash and dry on a cool setting.
As always the items come from a smoke free home
From: Decor Pillow
Modern Bohemian Home Decor,Turkish Kilim embroideryPillow Cover 16″x16″
Turkısh handwoven kılım embroidery pıllow
SİZE :16″ X 16″ (40CM X 40 CM )
This listing is for a pillow cover without insert or filler
Shipping by Turkish post with tracking number
Worldwide Free shipping
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Five Great Gifts To Give List 24
Good Morning,
In the hustle and bustle of opening the shop I have been remiss in getting the blog out there. This week I will be playing catch up, expect two features and perhaps a random something or other as well.
Today we jump right back into the gifts for giving suggestions. We have some old favorites and a new shop or two. I am excited to showcase these wonderful items today. Somewhere along the way I have lost count, I beleive Number 24 is correct.
From: Gloves By Jana
Elegant ivory lace bridal gloves silver frame
Wanting to feel yourself unique for you
Each custom-made suitable
I am sending the post office.
arrival time 2 – 3 week
Thank you for visiting my shop
Gloves By Jana
From: Decor Pillow
Turkısh handwoven kılım pıllow
SİZE :19.6″ X 19.6″ (50CM X 50 CM )
This listing is for a pillow cover without insert or filler
Shipping by turkish post with tracking number
Worldwide Free shipping
I also enjoy promoting someone that does good works out in the world and I am most pleased to feature these gorgeous Handmade Earrings with benefits.
From: Butterfly Sundries
What makes you think of hope, strength, beauty and the ability to overcome difficult circumstances? For me, the images which come to mind are of lotus flowers.
These beautiful earrings were inspired by those women who have the courage to, despite difficult circumstance, look within themselves to find their own strength and beauty… who discover their ability to embrace their power to stand up for their hopes, even in the ugliest of situations.
This is a Butterfly Sundries original design, straight out of my own sketchbook; you won’t find this earring set elsewhere! They were designed to match the lotus pendant, seen in the last picture of this listing (not included in this listing; you must purchase it separately)!
Made from 22g copper wire, all the petals on these earrings have been made with a single piece of wire. A wire connection is then made to allow for the “water” (glass bead) droplet to hang below the wire lotus. You get to choose the color of the drop! Hung from handmade 22g copper earring wires, all the connections are handmade.
Copper does, of course, over time develop an attractive patina. This is part of the beauty of the material. Expect the beautiful patina to develop over time.
The earrings measure at about 1.5 inches, from the base of the earring hook; their width is about 1 inch.
From beginning to end, these earrings are handmade with love… with all the attention you deserve!
*Please note* Because these earrings are completely handmade, and made to order, please expect slight variations. The earrings you see pictured above are one sample of the design. The earrings you receive, while the same design, may differ slightly in the leaf shape.
This item comes with a FREE white gift box, for your gift-giving pleasure!
This item gives more! Because this item was inspired by YWCA of Kitsap County, one of my former Featured Charities, a portion of the proceeds still goes to support that program IN ADDITION TO the 10% which goes to the current Featured Charity. Wow; what an opportunity to support two charities with your purchase!
*Pre-fabricated niobium ear wires are also available for those with metal allergies. If you would like this modification (please be aware the ear wires will not exactly match the color of the copper) please add the niobium ear wires to your order; they are listed in the “Customization” section of my shop found here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterflySundries?section_id=13414025.
*Wish you could order this item in gold or silver? You can! I love this design and would be happy to discuss a custom order for you! Just send me a message with your preferred metal, we can work out the details, and I’ll be happy to create a custom listing for you. 🙂
If you like these earrings, you might also love the matching pendant/necklace! You can find it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/121256742/ooak-handmade-copper-wire-lotus-pendant
From: I Paint It Pretty
This is a set of two 16 ounce margarita glasses. The stem of each glass is a bright green cactus. Each glass has been hand painted with three bright flowers in red, yellow, and pink. The flowers have little dashes of accent color. Green leaves with a touch of shimmer make these glasses sparkle. These would be a fun and unique housewarming or shower gift. Or have a little fun and treat yourself. Remember, it’s 5:00 somewhere.
These glasses were painted with non-toxic acrylic enamel so they are perfectly safe to use. I heat set the paint so it is quite durable. The manufacturer of the paint states ‘top rack dishwasher safe’, I would highly suggest gentle hand wash, just as you would any other special piece you may have.
Great effort has gone into accurately describing and photographing products, but please note color representation alters depending on individual screen settings.
Packaged with lots of care and love and will ship 1-2 days after payment is received.
Thanks for taking a look. Check back as I add items as I complete them.
From: Sue’s Arts
charm necklace, musical note charm, musical charm, musical note
Beautiful musical note charms necklace in antique.
Note is about 11/4″ and chain about 18″ and can be adjusted per request at no extra charge.
Delivered in a gift bag
Custom orders welcome
Suzan ♥
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
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Good Morning,
Tuesday is here and we have five items from different shops on the Etsy site.
Starting off with a new store on the site.
From: Sheba’s Gems
Thin minimal hoop earrings in silver and turquoise with beautiful leaf charms. Tribal chic – summer fun – hoop earrings.
The earring will fall approx. 4inches (10cm) from your piercing.
Components:
Silver plated surgical steel earwire 20mm (nickel/lead free)
Thin silver plated hoops 60mm
Silver plated leaf charm 20mm ( 4/5 inches )
Semi precious turquoise seed beads
Gift Wrapped – Estimated time of arrival 5-20 working days to most destinations.
From Sue’s Arts
Red Jade beaded bracelet, beaded bracelet, elastic bracelet
Gorgeous, elegant, sparkly and unique red Jade gemstone bracelet.
Bracelet is elastic and is about 7″ in diameter. If you’d like it smaller or bigger just let me know, I don’t charge extra for any adjustments.
CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME
DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG
Suzan ♥
From: Zlala959
If you want to make jewelry yourself, this item is a very good accessory.
material: green phantom quartz
size:Please see the picture. I put a quarter dollar coin beside the item when I take picture.
color and pattern: please see the picture.
condition: new and never been used.
If you have any questions about shipping, payment and return
policy, please check my shop policies.
From The Button Bird
Vintage rose brooch, gold flower pin of beautiful gold tone metal, signed ‘DFA’ by Durberry Fifth Avenue. This brooch is in great vintage condition! It measures about 2 inches long.
Shipping: Jewelry will be wrapped in protective bubble wrap and mailed in a sturdy cardboard shipping box. Tracking is included with shipping cost.
From The Alchemists Vessel
Kahleesi Necklace Turquoise Copper and Bronze Set
Fit for any Queen Across the Sea, this gorgeous genuine Turquoise, mixed metal necklace and earring set is sure turn heads of all in the Realm, or at least a few co-workers at the office. Named after a character from the George R. R. Martin books and popular HBO series, Kahleesi is sure to please the biggest fans of *Game of Thrones. Perfect for Cos-Play cons, Fantasy Costuming, SCA events, Steam-punk Fashions, Dressy Occasions, or a night out on the town. This jewelry set is truly fit for Royalty. Matching earrings are included. High Fashion Fabulous or Fantasy Fantastic, you can decide, and your out fit will pop with a little something extra special.
Bronze and copper disks are hand cut, sanded, polished and antiqued for a cohesive design and attached with hand spun matching bronze and copper jump rings. Suspended from antiqued bronze chain and accented with two sizes of genuine Turquoise beads. Disks catch the light and shine complimenting the turquoise beautifully. Completed with a matching Lobster Claw clasp.
Chain is 18″ long including clasp, swag hangs at 20 – 21″
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
*Pearls may be substituted for a fabulous and unique Wedding Jewelry Set.
Free Shipping on this item.
*This item is not affiliated with the HBO Series in any way.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look. In hope that you may choose to see what else some of these shops may have to offer.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
In The Studio: Opening a Physical Location
Good Morning,
It has been a long-time dream of mine to open and operate my own store. The idea of the store has morphed from form or another, but always staying within the same vein or theme of handmade art and gifts.
Many of you may be thinking, “Wow, that is so exciting”, and it is. It is also a lot of hard work, time and effort. There are several other vendors at the Handmade Artists Forum that also have brick and mortar shops, and can tell you it is no easy task keeping one up and running.
I thought it might be fun to share some of the things that go on during the process of establishing a brick and mortar store.
1. A location, that is essential. Some questions to ask yourself, What is the rent? What is the square footage? Where is it located? Do I have enough items to fill it? What kind of store do I want it to be? Are there displays? What do I need to provide? Who will work in the store? How do I or they get paid? The most important
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question to ask yourself should be, Is it within the budget?
2. Registering Your Business Name: Here in Idaho, businesses are not licensed they are registered with the Secretary of State for an affordable fee of $25.00 per name. This is called an IBR or Idaho Business Registration form. This registration allows you to “Do Business As (DBA) the name you have chosen for your business, and is usually issued and attached to the applicants social security number. Your home state’s rules and regulations may vary.
3. Tax or Seller’s Permit: This is a number assigned to a slip of paper (permit) that reads with your name, your business name (also called a DBA), and other pertinent information. The State of Idaho requires these permits to be placed in a visible area in the location in which you are selling your goods. It must also have the phyiscal address of where the goods are located for sale. In some cases, like myself, two permits are required, one for the origin of business (my home), and the other for the location from which the wares are sold. This is also how Sales Tax is collected and reported to the State of Idaho. These are issued at no charge, and as many copies may be issued as you have locations.
4. Advertising and Draw: Here in Boise, as in most cities, there is a public radio station that runs entirely on donations and is operated by volunteer D.J.s, KBRX. They have amazing programming and run fund raising events from time to time, as well as offer promotion for donations. This is a fabulous way to support an other local business, and get the word out that you are open for business as well. Local papers will on occasion run a free press release for new businesses. Check your local agencies to see what you can do to get the word out for your own store or event!
5. Move In and Open Dates: When you will move in? When you will be prepared or set to open? It is my hope to have one or two, perhaps three vendors a day move into the shop, spaced over a couple hours so all will feel as if they have the time and attention they need to be comfortable and confident in their displays. I am expecting or would like to announce the opening of the doors on or around July 15th, 2013. I have given myself two weeks for move in and disaster cushions.
That being said, I am looking forward to maintaining my shops on line, as well as having a physical location to visit and from which to promote other talented artists at a single venue.
I am so excited about this new venture, in hope some of you will join me in my happy nervousness.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
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Good Morning,
I am going to apologize right now for the lack of oomph the blog may have for the next several weeks. Little Shop of Artists has a move in date of July 1, 2013. We are very excited, and working hard on getting everything ready for move in and opening.
Tuesday is here, and that means we have gift ideas.
From Sues Arts
Beautiful, elegant and charming collection of charms on silver plated chain to choose from.
Chain about 18″ long but can be adjusted per request at no extra charge.
CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME
DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG
Suzan ♥
Gorgeously beautiful, elegant, unique, charming and one of a kind evil eye beded ring.
Not adjustable but fits 7-8 size.
CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME
DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG
Suzan ♥
Have any questions? Contact the shop owner.
The vibrant colors would really pop in a white shadowbox. (not included)
Original
8 x 10″
Unmatted and unframed
Please note that the colors may vary from monitor to monitor.
If you’d like to see more of my fairy art, click the links below.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/110326020/fairy-art-original-8-x-10-kids-fairy-art
https://www.etsy.com/listing/102582419/fairy-art-print-8-x-10-canvas-giclee
https://www.etsy.com/listing/116334890/fairy-african-american-original-nursery
https://www.etsy.com/listing/106698707/fairy-gallery-wrap-11-x-14-canvas-giclee
Visit my shop to see more whimsical kids art as well as original art for the home.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/JackieGuttusoDesigns
The Watermark does not appear on the print.
Artwork protected by copyright law and all reproduction
rights are retained by artist.
USPS Priority mail
Please contact me by clicking on link below for a shipping quote outside of U.S.
Have any questions? Contact the shop owner.
Bobby pin findings are bronze tone and measure 1 3/4.”
One bobby pin has stunning emerald rhinestone jewels. The other is a gold star-burst also from the 1940’s.
Shipping: Jewelry will be wrapped in protective bubble wrap and mailed in a sturdy cardboard shipping box. Tracking is included with shipping cost.
The Button Bird bobby pins are carried in many galleries as well as my Etsy shop and are great for every occasion!
View another emerald bobby pin set here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/128954177/emerald-rhinestone-bobby-pin-vintage-set?ref=shop_home_active
Have any questions? Contact the shop owner.
Shipping: Photograph will be wrapped in protective cellophane, sandwiched between 2 pieces of cardboard and shipped in a bubble mailer. Tracking is included with shipping cost.
View another Victorian women photograph here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/129054973/blue-cyanotype-edwardian-photograph?ref=shop_home_active
Have any questions? Contact the shop owner.
Thursday Featured Artist ~ Colette’s Boutique
Good Morning,
I would like to apologize for the lack of a blog post yesterday. Due to technical difficulties, the silly thing would not publish. Today I seem to be having better luck.
It’s Thursday, and that means a Featured Artists of the Week. Colette of Colette’s Boutique is a member of the Handmade Artists Forum, she has a blog and a facebook page. She does some amazing wire wrapping work, this takes talent! She also offers tutorials. Fancy trying your hand at one of these beautiful pieces? Or maybe you can just purchase a pre-made pretty instead. Featured today is a brand new shop here on the blog, from the Etsy Shop:
Colette’s Boutique
A handmade, classic wire wrapped pendant with a twist, literally :-). I created the wire wrapped focal pendant using sterling and fine silver. A dainty and classic piece that can be worn for any occasion. The wire wrapped pendant measures 0.75″ in diameter, and hangs on a beautiful 16″ sterling silver chain.
Please let me know if you would like a longer chain. An extenter can be added or The chain can be adjusted free of charge ( up to 20 inch total chain length).
This handcrafted wire wrapped necklace is really feminine and fun, featuring a 20 x 15 mm Bright Pink Jade Faceted Teardrop Bead. The necklace has been wrapped in sterling silver and fine silver and hangs on a 16″ long sterling silver chain. A spark of color to cure the winter blues.
Please let me know if you would like a longer chain. An extenter can be added or The chain can be adjusted free of charge ( up to 20 inch total chain length).
See more of my jewelry here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Colettesboutique
This listing is for a tutorial only, materials are not included. This is an intermediate project that requires basic knowledge of wire handling. Learn a new wire wrapping technique while creating a beautiful and elegant necklace focal component. The tutorial will shows you how to shape,form,weave the wire to construct your your focal necklace component.
The tutorial will give you the list of tools and materials and clear step by step instructions illustrated by pictures, and tips along the way to help you complete the project successfully.
Materials:
18 gauge half hard round wire
26 gauge fine silver round wire
20 gauge wire
24 gauge dead soft wire
14 inches of chain
2 split rings
1 lobster clasp
1 briolette bead about 18 mm long
2 small beads ( 4mm)
Tools:
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flush cutter
A ring mandrel or thick dowel
Raw hide mallet ( optional)
Fine point sharpie marker
for All tutorials come in a PDF format. The file will be emailed to the address on your Paypal account, within 24 hours of payment.
I encourage you to click through and see what else Colette has for sale. Not only can you find her on Etsy you may also follow, find and read about her jewelry at any of the links below.
Blog: Colette’s Collection
Facebook: Colette’s Boutique
Twitter: twitter.com/coletteboutique
Website: Colette Collection
Flickr: Colette’s Boutique
If you just want to look at some gorgeous hand made artwork / jewelry, I highly suggest the flickr account. Her pieces are incredible, and so reasonably priced. If you’re looking for a gift or something for yourself, stop by her shop or website first!
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.












































































































