Five Great Gifts To Give List A-14

Good Morning,

We are back with our Five Great Gifts To Give Lists this year.  This time we will be using the alphabet, followed by the year to create the list numbers and make posts easier to separate from last year’s.

For the first list we have paid a visit to the Road To Success Team on Etsy and selected five shops and items that we think you’ll like.

Let’s start off with a favorite, art by

From: Jackie Guttuso Designs:

Coffee art, Original, Kitchen art acrylic, Coffee collage, Kitchen painting, Coffee cup art, Kitchen decor, Dining room art, Coffee painting

 

Description:  

This 8 x 10 original coffee collage is an original, one of a kind piece. I created with acrylic paint on professional grade heavy watercolor paper. It would make a unique gift for the coffee lover and would look great hanging in a kitchen or dining room.

I created it with lots of layers of color so that it will go with many different colors. I left it unframed and unmatted so that you can choose colors that match your decor, but you can see what it might look like framed and matted by viewing the photos above.

Visit my shop to see more coffee art, tea art, kitchen art and original, whimsical kids art and ready to hang gallery wrap giclee prints and canvas giclee prints:

 

From: MozelleB

Yin Yang Marker Drawing 16″ X 20″

 Description:

 THE PHOTO ABOVE IS A PROTOTYPE FOR WEB USE ONLY!
Purchased prints will not feature copyright writing through the piece.
You will receive a high resolution 16″ X 20″ print on photo paper.
Can be ordered in various sizes with varying prices (5″ X 7″, 8″ X 10″, 11″ X 14″ and 24″ X 30″)

 From: Ankanate

 Crazy lace Agate sterling silver metalwork aristic necklace

 Description: 

Hello 🙂
I present You metalwork sterling silver necklace,
with lovely crazy lace agate. Oxidized, silver element is 36x42mm – 1,41″x1,65″ + chain length 43cm – 16,92″

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. 

From: The Flowered Fox

Tribal Geometric Drop Earrings

 

Description:  Tribal Geometric Drop Earrings

The Flowered Fox tribal geometric drop earrings offer a trendy, edgy look that is eye-catching and sophisticated. Their singular style is perfect for setting off your own unique wardrobe and helping you become the envy of all of your friends. Add a trendy, tribal flash to your collection today! These unique, hand-crafted earrings are a great way to show the world your cutting edge sense of style.

These tribal geometric drop earrings are composed of a hand-sawn and filed brass triangle, brass plated chains and brass earring hooks. They measure approximately 3 inches long and 1.5 inches wide.

The Flowered Fox offers sophisticated, trend-setting jewelry with a romantic flair. All pieces are hand-crafted with personal care for the best quality, and your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Love these triangle earrings but want something slightly different? Request a custom order by clicking the ‘Request a Custom order’ button above this description.

 

From: Sol Create Studios

Just Sway, 12×16, Original Acrylic Abstract Painting, Turquoise, Red, Black White, Abstract Painting, Home Decor,

Description: 
ABSTRACT PAINTING / ORIGINAL ART / RED, TURQUOISE, BLACK AND WHITE

Title: Just Sway
Size: 12″x16″ on stretched canvas

“Just Sway” is an abstract acrylic painting inspired by music. The way music can open your heart space, your mind , and your creativity.

Thank you for your interest in my art.

Be well, CREATE!!!

**ROOM VIEWS ARE NOT TRUE TO SIZE

Shipping:
Original Paintings will ship in 1-3 days
Prints are made to order and will take approximately 7-14 days.
All art is packaged properly to help ensure safe shipping.

International Shipping is available.

 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  We hope we have inspired you to peruse these individual shops on your own and find something to your liking.

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

Friday Events

Good Morning,

The blog will be short this morning, and as we get closer to opening the brick and mortar store more sporadic than it used to be.

Happening this weekend around Boise.

Althouhg this is in conjunction with the 208 Tattoo Festival, I am more interested in the Art Faire than anything.

 June 7th – 9th
5610 Glenwood, at the Fairgrounds
Admission – $18.00 Day Pass / $30.00 Weekend Pass.

Art

Multiple Art Galleries with Artwork on Display and
For Sale All Weekend

Live Glass Blowing All Weekend

Body Painting Contest Friday At 7:30 pm

Live Mural Paintings

Coloring Book Created by Attending artists given
to first 250 kids on Sunday

 

There is also the Kid’s First Safety Fair, but there are no details for this event.

2013 Ironman 70.3 Competition is Saturday the 8th.

Please check your local listings for event details and admission prices.

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

 

Colleen Malachite and Sterling Silver Earrings on Handmade Artists’ Shop

Colleen Malachite and Sterling Silver Earrings on Handmade Artists’ Shop.

New item at Blackbird Metalworks.

Hexes and Os Hardware Earrings on Handmade Artists’ Shop

Hexes and Os Hardware Earrings on Handmade Artists’ Shop.

Brand new item, only one pair available!

Crafters Travel Tips

Good Morning,

This morning I am sitting in the Airport waiting for a plane to whisk me off elsewhere for a day or four.  Every once in a while one needs to remove themselves from their present environment, rest, relax, rejuvenate and reconnect with the world in general.  Hiding in the studio all day creating is all fine and good, for a while.

So what is a Crafter to do when away from their supplies?  Bring some with you of course!  But what project?   Beads, Knitting, Sketching?  
Here are somethings to keep in mind when packing your crafting needs.

Keep it small enough to fit in a backpack or your Carry-On luggage.

Make sure everything you need for your project it fits into a large plastic Sandwich bag.

Projects to Make:

Knitting:  Socks, Arm / Wrist Warmers, Hat.

A ball of yarn, set of dpns  (short), stitch markers and Tapestry needle.  All fit nicely into a sandwich bag.  
TIP:  Poke a hole in one corner of the bag, pull your yarn through it, and knit.
Have you seen this?  THE KNIT KIT

Tired of searching in your knitting bag or purse for all the variety of items you need for knitting? Then The Knit Kit is your perfect solution! This kit includes a tape measure, stitch counter, thread cutter, scissors, crochet hook, stitch markers and point protectors all in one compact device. No need to continually buy various accessories when you can have it all in one. Great for traveling by car or plane (TSA approved!).

These are also handy, mine came as an insert from a magazine Simply Knitting.  The Really Useful Little Guide To Knitting Socks.  It is small enough to slip into a purse or backpack pocket.  Easy flip style reference / instruction guide for knitting socks.  Includes several fun patterns to try and finishing techniques.

Beading: Small projects, earrings, charms, etc…

I don’t really recommend beading on trips, but if you do you can pare down what you need with these simple ideas.

Again, make sure all your projects can fit into a Sandwich bag.  An
empty and washed “Altoid” tin or other Breath mint type containers with a closing lid work well.  You can also use these to hold your beads as you work.  If you already have your beads separated / sorted into small containers choose your colors, thread or wire, place the needles through a piece of fabric and tuck it all into your Carry on or purse.  

Sketching:  Draw, silly.

This can be an interesting and fun project.  Choose a small blank book with an appealing cover, or make your own (see below).
Sketch things that catch your eye, document where you went, what you did, take photos and paste them on the pages later when you return home.

Kids can use crayons and other things to draw or entertain themselves with the pages as well.

Make your own:  Fold several pieces of paper in half.  Choose a colored Card stock, fold it in half and slip the pages inside for a cover, or leave the pages as they are.  With a Tapestry needle sew through and along the fold in the pages two or three times, stitching the pages together.

Draw, write, scribble to your heart’s content. 

Thank you for stopping in and having a read.

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

Filigree Leaf Motif Sterling Silver Ring on Handmade Artists’ Shop

Filigree Leaf Motif Sterling Silver Ring on Handmade Artists’ Shop.

 

Featured Artist: Crochet Hooked’s, Cari Baker

 

Good Morning.

 

Today, as usual on Thursday’s is a featured artist, from Handmadeartists.com Cari Baker of Crochet Hooked.

 

Cari’s shop – Crochet Hooked

What’s a Braidlet?

Cari says:

I design a wire crochet braided bracelet known as ‘Braidlets®.’ 

Using the finest Swarovski crystals and pearls. Anything in my 

shop can be custom made, within 24 hours, at no extra charge. 

Because ‘A Little Bling Goes Along way!‘ 

 

Let’s take a look.

 

Harmonious Swarovski Crystal Bracelet

This stylish bracelet features three strands of Swarovski crystals, which are braided together forming a durable, lightweight, and comfortable handmade bracelet. A terrific gift for Bridesmaids, as they will cherish the bracelet for years to comes and it is a reminder of the fun had by all at your wedding.

• Size:  7” long x 3/8” wide
• Swarovski Crystals: 4mm Bicone Crystal Moonlight, Jonquil, and Silk
• Clasp: Silver filled magnetic

There are also these simple and pretty earring, in a rainbow of colors.

Primary Color Simple Swarovski Pierced Earrings, Your Choice of Two Colors 

These simple earrings are made using 3, 4mm bicone Swarovski Crystals and antique brass wire. The total length is about 1⅜inch, the dangle is about ¾ inch. Please choose from the following:

Yellow: Sun Swarovski

Green: Emerald Swarovski

Red: Light Siam Swarovski

Blue: Sapphire Swarovski

Purple: Amethyst Swarovski

Orange: Sunflower Swarovski

Please choose 2 colors from the 6 colors I have listed above. When you are purchasing the earrings, don’t forget to specify color choices.  If you forget, no problem, I will send you an email requesting your colors. Custom orders are always welcome.

Want to learn how to make those fabulous and fun Braidlets?  Cari has been kind enough to provide a downloadable pdf tutorial. 

Easy Wire Crochet Bracelet Pattern PDF Download 

A tutorial to learn how to make my Multi colored, Cuff style and Swarovski Crystal Wire Crochet Bracelets, with this easy to follow PDF Pattern.

**Beginning crochet, braiding, and beginning jewelry knowledge is helpful for this pattern.**

Materials needed:
Artistic Wire
A toggle clasp
6/0 Seed beads

Tools needed:
Needle Nosed pliers
Flat-nosed pliers
Wire cutters
0 (3.25 mm) US steel Hook

Required:
A cup of coffee or water
And a smile… ;o)

I wrote this pattern with you in mind… (I used to teach a beginning crochet class) with clear colored photos, showing you how to crochet with wire and beads. Along with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, as if I were sitting right beside you. ;o).

From the pattern above you can make three (3) different styles of braidlet! 

 

What Cari says about herself:

 

My name is Cari and I design a Beaded Wire Crochet Braided Bracelet, I have branded Braidlets®. I taught myself to crochet about 11 years ago. And over the years, I have made baby items, hats, lapel pins, scarfs, and jewelry.
In 2005, while working as a Custom Picture Framer for a local arts and crafts store, I started teaching a beginning crochet class. I enjoyed sharing my enthusiasm about the art of crochet, with my students.
It was during this time, I discovered crocheting with wire and beads. I was (and still am) awestruck by the simplicity of creating jewelry, by crocheting beads to wire.
~ ~ * ~ ~ * ~ ~ * ~ ~ * ~ ~ * ~ ~ *
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I appreciate your visit and until next time, have a wonderful day. Cari

Braidlets® / Copyright © 2008-12 All rights reserved.

 

 

Thank you for stopping in and taking a moment to read about Cari and her wonderful and clever jewelry.

 

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant rest of the week.

 

 

Maintenance

Good Morning,

Tuesday is usually a feature of gifts to give,  unfortunately I can’t get anything thing to upload.

Logged in this morning to read this message:

Blogger no longer supports your browser, you may experience problems and some features may no longer work.  Followed by a list of suggested links and such to upgrade to a different Firefox or other browser version.

Well that was the truth.  I am having such difficulty with the program this morning that the blog will be down for Maintenance until I solve the issue or get the iMac upgraded to a more recent Operating System.

I do apologize, as I had not intended for the blog to be down for the 4th of July.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant Independence Day.

Featured Artist: Rasmussen Gems

Tuesday is upon us and as a member of the Handmade Artists Blog Ring it is always a pleasure to feature one the shop owners.

This week is Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry, LLC, Lapidary and Metalsmith, Dr. John Rasmussen.

John Atwell Rasmussen is the lapidary, gemologist and artisan jeweler / metalsmith. All cabochons are hand cut in our lapidary.

Dr. Rasmussen truly creates some interesting and unique pieces in his shop.

Rings?  John’s got ’em!  From beautiful Cabochons left in a natural state to marvelous Fine Jewelry pieces as the rings below. 

Aquamarine and Zircon

Sterling Silver: Size  8

Lapis Lazuli Cabochon

Sterling Silver: Size 8

Other jewelry is also available.

Peridot and Copper Necklace

 Sterling Silver Cuff with Pinstripe Texture

What Dr. Rasmussen says about the shop and  himself: 

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

Thank you for stopping in and having a read.

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

Flea Marekt

Hello,

There will be no blog post tomorrow The Alchemists Vessel is once again attending the Treasure Valley Flea Market.

Admission is $2.00

5610 Chinden Blvd., Garden City, ID

Expo Idaho Building

April 14th and 15th,

Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

We hope to see you there.

Set up for these monthly market occurs one day prior to the show, packing and setting up will keep me busy most of the day and I try to leave the day open for those little things that may arise.

Thank you for stopping by and have a look.