Good Morning,
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 To Give List D-14
Good Morning,
Today’s List is from the members of the team “Road to Success” on Etsy. Some favorite shops and new one or two to share today.
From: Jackie Guttuso Designs
Rabbit art, Original, Woodland nursery, Forest nursery, Forest animal painting, Bunny art, Whimsical rabbit, Easter gift, Rabbit painting
I created it with professional grade acrylic paints on heavy watercolor paper. I have left it unmatted and unframed so that you may choose colors to match your decor but you can get an idea of what it might look like framed by viewing the photos above.
From: Sue’s Arts
Hamsa charm bracelet, leather bracelet, Hamsa bracelet, brown leather bracelet, evil eye charm bracelet
Beautiful Leather bracelet with Hamsa, evil eye charms.
About – 9 1/2″
CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME
DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG
From: Charmed Karma Jewelry
Raw Black Tourmaline Crystal Pendant, Earthy jewelry, Crystal Necklace, Tourmaline pendant, layering necklace, Black Tourmaline Focal
Raw/Rough and OH SO EARTHY Black Tourmaline Crystal Pendants!! No two crystals are alike, when I received the parcel there was still dirt in the stones….that’s how RAW these are!!!!!
DETAILS:
☮16”-18” in length, there is a 2” sterling textured extender attached.
☮ The focal is a raw unique Black Tourmaline Crystal measuring 23mmx11mm. These focal Tourmalines are absolutely beautiful to look at, they all are so different!!!! Look at the ones available and see which one calls out to you. Each necklace available has its own unique variations of accents that I have added, which I will detail below.
From: Stripped Soap Company
Buttercream Frosting Lip Balm – Homemade Lip Balm – Beeswax Lip Balm – Coconut Oil Lip Balm – Lip Butter – Lip Balm Tube – Avocado Oil
This listing is for one (1) single twist-up tube of Buttercream Frosting Lip Balm – Homemade Lip Balm – Beeswax Lip Balm – Coconut Oil Lip Balm – Lip Butter – Lip Balm Tube – Avocado Oil. The net weight of each lip balm is 0.25 ounces.
+ Does cold weather have your lips feeling down or are they generally in need of some extra love? Either way, you’ll love this Buttercream Frosting Lip Balm – Homemade Lip Balm – Beeswax Lip Balm – Coconut Oil Lip Balm – Lip Butter – Lip Balm Tube – Avocado Oil!
+ You can pamper yourself or even someone else. These nourishing lip balms would make an awesome gift!
+ No color has been added.
+ They’re flavored with decadent Buttercream. The flavoring oil used is unsweetened, so this lip balm unfortunately won’t taste exactly like a cupcake. It’s subtle, leaving just enough flavor to leave you craving one (or many). Might I add that it also smells edible, but is not. Don’t eat the lip balm!
+ They are not vegan as they do contain beeswax. Other than that, they contain nothing except lip-loving oils!
+ All of my lip balms are handmade in small quality-controlled batches.
From: Ankanate
Malachite sterling silver metalwork aristic RING, size 5+ / 6
Hello 🙂
I present You metalwork sterling silver ring,
with lovely natural malachite. Oxidized/burnished
silver element is arround 33x16mm
Diameter ring is 16,1mm – look to the last pictures -> sizes
USA : 5+ / 6
It is one of kind work. Jewelry is made in a single copy,
because the natural stones used in them are unique,
and it depends on them the whole concept:
From design to effect the final presented below.
Have nice day:)
Diameter ring is 16,1mm – look to the last pictures -> sizes
USA : 5+ / 6
because the natural stones used in them are unique,
and it depends on them the whole concept:
From design to effect the final presented below.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look. We hope we have inspired or encouraged you to take a peek at what else these shops have to offer.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Fun Art and Other Events in Boise, ID 4-11-13-2014
Good Morning,
Spring has sprung here in Boise and the populace has decided it is time for some fun and recreational activity. Whether you want to go and enjoy the weather or find something crafty to do have a look at what’s happening.
This evening:
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Sip Wine & Paint a ‘Mod Martini’
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7-9PM
My Masterpiece Parties 208-938-1370 http://bit.ly/1d5SbTk The sip wine and paint concept has come to Eagle! No experience needed at all. We’re about having a fun time out! We’ll show you step-by-step how to paint ‘Mod Martini’. We provide everything you need to create your painting, you just bring any refreshments (even beer or wine for the over 21 crowd) you’d like to enjoy. Reserve online to guarantee your seat. We schedule our unique social painting classes throughout the month. Check our calendar for other dates. MyMasterpieceParties.com Up for some nostalgia Grrl style? Check out the all female AC/DC cover band “Hell’s Belles” tonight
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Five Great Gifts For Giving List B-14
Good Morning,
Today we have five more gift ideas and stores to stop by and have a look at their offerings.
From Jacki Guttuso Design
Sun art, Original, Canvas 5 x 5 gallery wrap, Sun collage, Acrylic sun painting, Whimsical sun wall art, Spring art, Summer art, Mothers Day
Description: I created this whimsical sun collage with professional grade acrylics and heavy watercolor paper on gallery wrap canvas. The image extends around all four sides so that framing is unnecessary. It is finished with archival matte acrylic varnish for extra protection.
Original, Canvas, Acrylic paint, Watercolor paper, Matte acrylic varnish
5 x 5″ x 1.5″ Gallery wrap (canvas wraps all the way around and is painted on all 4 sides)
Artwork protected by copyright law and all reproduction rights are retained by artist.
Please note that the colors may vary from monitor to monitor.
The Watermark does not appear on artwork.
Wrapped in bubble wrap and plastic bag
USPS
Please contact me for a shipping quote outside the U.S.
From Pink Buffalo Gallery
long beaded necklace white jade moonstone 35.5″ strand | handmade beaded necklace semi precious gemstones
Description: Long beaded handmade necklace 90cm length (35.5 inches), created with semi precious white jade & moonstones beads knotted like traditional pearls necklaces.
Real embroidery of pearls and gemstones, it slip easily over the head without any clasp.
This long strand necklace can be worn long or wrapped around your wrist.
Another idea is to add 1-2 or more long necklaces (same or assorted) and get a very unique look.
The length of this bead knotted necklace, size and position of stones may slightly vary due to it handmade process… that’s not a default, but the guaranty of it unique craft character.
This necklace is part of the collection LUNE NOIRE, and can be elegantly worn with assorted bracelet or 925 silver earrings.
Designed as a timeless femininity anthem, the combination of semi precious white jade, moonstone and cultured pearls will be your secret weapon 😉
Jade have a special place among all semi precious stones in the Far East; a popular Chinese saying is “you can value gold, but jade is priceless”.
White jade, a kind of pure jade, is the stone of wisdom and peace.
Moonstone, a sacred Indian stone, is said to be a protective amulet for travelers and a path to wisdom and perceptiveness.
It is used in feng shui for it yin energy and calming properties.
Cultured pearls, lunar symbol, are traditionally linked with femininity and find their magic powers in the threefold symbolic Water, Moon and Woman.
In a matter of chakras, water pearls are supposed to balance the energy centers and help to see things clearly and control the emotions.
So you will ask me why to call this necklace LUNE NOIRE?
… guess what? you will find the clue in these words 😉
BUSINESS
This handmade beaded necklace can be made to order and in other sizes or design, please contact me here.
This long strand necklace can be worn long or wrapped around your wrist.
Another idea is to add 1-2 or more long necklaces (same or assorted) and get a very unique look.
White jade, a kind of pure jade, is the stone of wisdom and peace.
It is used in feng shui for it yin energy and calming properties.
In a matter of chakras, water pearls are supposed to balance the energy centers and help to see things clearly and control the emotions.
… guess what? you will find the clue in these words 😉
This handmade beaded necklace can be made to order and in other sizes or design, please contact me here.
From: Home For Glass Lovers
sky blue necklace, dichroic pendant, blue yellow glass pendant necklace,fused glass necklace,fused glass pendant,jewelry set,dichroic glass
Description: One of a kind sky blue and dichroic Fused glass necklace.
The pendant is rectangle shape, size is 1.44″x0.92″ (3.6cmx2.3cm), without the bail.
The bail is in gold tone.
Base is off white, on it a piece of sky blue and yellow glass, and on top, dichroic and egg shells pieces. All arranged in a pleasant and interesting design and fused together.
There are matching earrings in the earrings section.
Made from glass and fused at my home studio.
Please make sure the size is right for you.
Colors may differ slightly from monitor to monitor as they not all screens are set the same, the photos are of the actual piece on sale.
Your custom is very important to me so in the unlikely event there should be a problem when you’re item/s arrive please contact me straight away and I will resolve it quickly.
From Sue’s Arts
Floating locket, memory locket, glass locket, locket necklace, personalized locket, Personalized Memory Locket
Description:
In this listing I offer:
• 1 heart locket with 4 charms of choice for $28 or 2 at a discounted price of $26 each.
When placing your order please remember to indicate charms # so I can ship out as soon as possible.
IF A FINAL PHOTO IS NEEDED PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO ASK…
Also if you wish to purchase only the locker and/or extra charms separately the options are available in the store as well.
Please always feel free contacting me with any questions, requests or ideas and I’ll be more than happy to help.
DELIVERED IN A GIFT BOX
CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME
Suzan ♥义
From: Red Post Box
Grease, movie poster, Kitchen art, Art print, Cheese design, Typography, Poster quote, Quote poster
Description: Original Grease inspired kitchen poster based on the classic duet featuring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John
Redpostbox Poster Print –
***LISTING IS FOR BOTH POSTERS*** – Please select the size and style when ordering
1. ‘I FETA GIRL CRAZY FOR ME’
2. ‘MET A BOY CUTE AS CAN BRIE’
– Available in A3, which measures 420mm x 297mm or 16.5″ x 11.7″ or A4, which measures 297mm x 210 mm or 11.7″ x 8.3″ – please select the desired size when placing an order. More sizes available upon request.
– Printed on high quality, 250g glossy card
– Poster is packaged in a sturdy cardboard tube for shipping and will be dispatched on first business day after payment is received
– Listing is for the posters only – frame / mount and accessories are not included
– Other colour options and sizes available upon request
– Any questions please ask – we will do everything we can to help
1. ‘I FETA GIRL CRAZY FOR ME’
2. ‘MET A BOY CUTE AS CAN BRIE’
Thank you for stopping by and having a look. In hope inspiration may strike and that you will be encouraged to visit these shops and see what else they may have that you like.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Featured Artists – How To Use The CraftStar Site
Good Morning,
Monday’s post discussed a new venue The CraftStar. Today I thought we would have a look at some of the other features and how to use The CraftStar site.
When you arrive at the site you will be greeted by the Greeting Page, scroll through the page or click Shop at the top of the page.
You will be taken to the Home Page
Here is your navigation window into the site. You May Search or share from the convenient links at the top left of the page. If you’re already a member / seller you can choose to login and Join The Discussion, see what’s happening on the Forums or in your favorite Club Thread on the Chat Boards.
Here I would like to make a note: The JOIN link is for sellers, you will be asked for a fee ($%.00 a month). If you continue down the page you will see under the marquis the link Newsletter, if you would like to see what’s going on, shop or just keep up to date on the latest events and sales sign up and you can cruise the site for free.
The Search Products bar is just that, type in an item you are searching for and be taken to a page full of your specific item. Here I have searched for Bracelets.
Click the SHOP button will switch you from a list of items to a list of shops, if you know which shop you’re looking for you can find it here, or take a chance and click on a store you have not visited before or looks like it might be you style.
The side bar menu is your best friend here on the site.
You may search, select and click your way through a variety of neat things to look at on site.
Collective: A shop with a theme, various artists will have an item ranging from jewelry to other handcrafted items.
Sales – Check it out and see what is on discount or if that item you’ve had your eye on has been reduced.
Collections – Lists of favorite items by the members of The CraftStar
Shops – A quick way to hit the shop the list and see what’s new or find your favorite.
Handmade – This is a block of recently listed handmade items for sale.
Vintage – This is a block of Vintage items recently listed for sale.
Supplies – Shops that sell things you need to make your goodies.
All items – every item that has been listed for sale on the site over the course of the day, week, month.
If you continue to scroll you will find block of items, videos, and a menu list of categories that you can click and visit shops or just look at the items.
Shop pages are easily navigated and many have featured items, like Yankee Burrow
You can even find The Alchemists Vessel on The CraftStar
You may also find and follow The CraftStar on Facebook
Follow them on Twitter or add them to your Pintrest boards. Window shopping is always fun and always free, and you never know when you’re going to find that perfect item you just can’t live without.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look. We hope we have encouraged you to do a little looking and visit the site.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
What’s New In The Studio – Two New Items
Good Morning,
Today I would like to share two new items from The Alchemists Vessel.
Gothic Chocolate Necklace – $45.00
Description: Your Jewelry Box should be like a Box of Sweets, every time you open it something luscious and wonderful should be waiting for you. This gorgeous double strand necklace is no exception, and is a simply sumptuous piece. A confection for your clothes.
Hand strung on Sterling Silver Accu-flex beading wire, 99 Chocolate glass Pearls shimmer with a rich dark brown sheen, interspersed with Fresh Water Pearls from White Lotus Farms, accented with nickle free silver-tone metal set with Amethyst Swarovski crystals.
Approximately 18″ long and finished with a easy to hook Clasp.
Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.
Red Queen Chainmaille Necklace Set – $50.00
Description:
This gorgeous set comes complete with matching earrings.
Step into something powerful, regal, and understated with this lovely, light weight, chainmaille necklace. Perfect for a night out on the town, rock concerts, special occasions, or a neat pop of color at the office. Change the bead color for a fabulous bridal accessory. Great for SCA, LARP, Cos-Play, Film / TV costuming needs, Fantasy Roll Playing or an evening in with your D&D Group.
Sterling Silver plated (over brass) wire has been hand-spun, cut and linked together in the European 4-in-1 pattern. Adorned with beautiful Czech glass silver beads in Ruby, and finished with a matching Heart-shaped Toggle clasp.
Customizable in a variety of Czech Glass Bead Colors.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
You may find these and more wonderful items on line with us at
The Alchemists Vessel on The CraftStar
You may also find us on the web and social media sites, just follow the link below. Please be kind enough to give us a Like on Facebook, or Follow is on Twitter.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Introduction To The Craft Star
Hello,
The blog has been on hiatus for a while, but we are back posting and sharing the latest creations, fashion finds and events.
This morning I would like to introduce a new way to shop or sell on line. Hand made or vintage items are welcome here, along with supplies and other neat ways to shop the selections avaiable from the individual stores hosted by the site:
Let’s start by having a look at the Greeting Page
Here you see the menu bar, at top left, as well as a convenient block of share buttons, including google +, twitter, and Facebook to the right.
Login – we’ll get to that later.
Here is a neat way to shop with them, no logging in, no remembering a password, just press play on the video and watch an amazing selection of items roll by. This particular feature video is called “Arm Candy” and features wonderful bracelets from different shops on the site.
Like what you see? You may also click on individual photos below, and be taken to the item itself for purchase.
Here is the video (from you tube) shared below. The Alchemist Vessel is also pleased to have the Sea of Love Chainmaille Bracelet included in this unique promotional video.
Continue to scroll down the page, which by the way, has giant beautiful graphics, and photos, here you will find The CraftStar Favorites – Handpicked items the staff loves, and you will too. Don’t scroll too fast or you’ll miss another cool feature the Live Sales Videos (more on that in a minute).
Once again The Alchemists Vessel is pleasantly surprised to see an item from the store featured here.
Remember I mentioned that Live Sales Video. “Watch Live Video from The CraftStar”, link. allows you to watch four different creators, makers, and crafters talk about their items and buy them directly during the show at a discount! How cool is that.
Continue to scroll and you will find Buttons to join either the site or the newsletter, and The CraftStar Collections. If you are familiar with Etsy, you will recognize these as Treasuries or if you’re a fan of Handmade Artists you will recognize them as Highlights. Put together buy the members of The CraftStar they are just that, collections of items from the various stores on the site.
Here you may click the Shop TheCraftStar button and browse the site.
Click the Become A Seller button to join the site and open your own shop. (Membership is $5.00 / month)
Click the Blog button to read their blog.
Click the Join Newsletter to become a non-seller member and shop or browse to your heart’s content. Free.
*Membership of any kind is NOT required to shop or buy from The CraftStar.
Continue to scroll to the end of the page and you will find the Featured Artist and more links to help you navigate the site.
We hope you’ll stop by and have a look.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look. We’re glad to be back and that you are still with us.
NOTE: All photos are screenshots of the Greeting Page, all logos, designs and links belong to The CraftStar.
The Alchemist Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Wednesday Wonders
Good Morning,
Today the blog is brief, as my relatives are here for the holiday.
Jewelry Class is a blast. Two and an half of hours of fun and creativity. Class is held every Saturday from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m., the goal, to go home with a completed project. Here we see a sample of some of the jewelry-making supplies / demonstration materials supplied by Little Shop of Artists.
From Left to Right and Back to Front:
Simple Chain and Pendant, samples of bracelets, Chainmaille Necklace Earring Set, Simple Drop Earrings, “Illusion” Necklace and Earring Set. A variety of tools, pliers, mandrels, findings and a selection of wire. Yes, we can make jewelry with these items. (Not shown, components, stones, beads and drops and charms).
Tools, all that is really required is a pair of pliers or two and perhaps a wire cuter and a mandrel, if you wish to wind you own wire for jump rings.
Clockwise from the top: Flat-Nosed pliers, graduated mandrels, Chain-Noses pliers and a straight mandrel in 5mm.
Projects include: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and simple techniques are taught.
SPECIAL CLASSES:
December 08, 2013
WIRE WRAPPING
Instructor: Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery
Project: Bird’s Nest Earrings and Pendants
Where: Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
Cost: $40.00
Materials are supplied by the instructor.
Attendees: Bring your creativity and a pair of round-nosed pliers if you have them. The shop does have a limited number of tools for attendees use.
Five Great Gifts To Give List 40
Good Morning,
Today’s list comes from some of the shops at handmadeartists.com
An alternative to Etsy and other overwhelming on-line shopping site, pick a category to your left on the home page, scroll through the Highlights or just click around the site and see what beautiful things you might find for your gift giving needs.
From: The Alchemists Vessel
Ivy Chainmaille and Czech Glass Beaded Bracelet
From: Rasmussen Gems and Jewllery, LLC
I admit it, I had a hard time posting this one, that poor, poor book!
From: Forked Up Art
Metal Flower Holder Made From Forks

From: Pl8links
Personalized License Plate Pendant Necklace

Featured Artists: Wire Witchery
Good Morning,
Today we are back to our featured artists post.
It is my pleasure to share the wonderful work from Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery.
What Sarah says about her craft:
“The first piece of beading I made was actually a Christmas present from my Mother to my Nana. It was an angel bookmark that had been a class at Craft Warehouse. Mom looked at it, decided it was Oh, so simple and that she didn’t actually need to take the class because it was just a matter of throwing a couple of beads on a wire and calling it good, right?
Well… no. As it turns out it’s a bit more complicated than that.
But I do so love a challenge.
Eventually, the hobby got a bit out of hand and I was selling my pieces (because no one needs that much jewelry, I don’t care who you are). And then I was putting some of my pieces in consignment stores.
With out my noticing, my hobby turned into a business that I’d invested several thousand dollars in materials and tools and a ridiculous number of hours into. This happened over the course of several years, not all at once, but the point being that at some point it stopped being a hobby.
It never stopped being something I enjoyed doing, though.”
Some of the things Sarah makes include:
Simple Ear Cuff with Glass Accents

Jumble Capped Green Bamboo Coral Pendulum – Tiger’s Eye, Red Adventurine, Chrysoprase, Swarovski Crystals

Not only can you find these items on the web at Sarah’s etsy shop you can also find them at Little Shop of Artists, where Sarah participates as an Independent Contractor and Participating Artist.
A Reminder:
Sunday December 8th, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sarah will be teaching a class on Bird’s Nest Jewelry.

Sarah will be instructing how to create the earrings as shown as well as a pendant.
Date: December 8, 2013
Where: Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
Cost: $40.00 – Supplies / Materials Included
Don’t forget to head on over to Facebook and give her a like.
We would like to encourage you to click through to Sarah’s Shop, stop on by Little Shop of Artists and see what’s on the shelves or sign up for Sarah’s Class.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.






























