Changes, News and Market Information

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Little Shop of Artists would like to announce that Shelly Moody of The Muddfip Photographer and Green Witch Handmades is no longer a participating artists / independent contractor or representative of Little Shop of Artists.  We want to wish Shelly well, and the best of luck in her future endeavors.

The Harvest Market is still on and still open to Vendors.

When: October 11 - 13, 2013, Friday through Sunday
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 6713 Fairview Ave., Boise, Idaho
Indoor / Outdoor Event

The Alchemists Vessel and divisions thereof may be found at Little Shop of Artists.  Currently on display in the shop a selection of ready-to-wear Chainmaille, Sterling Silver and Genuine Gemstone Jewelry, as well as hand-knit items for the chilly Idaho winters.

Currently displayed, Sterling Silver Jewelry, Chainmaille and Hand-knit items

We teach classes ranging from beginning basic techniques to advanced technical terminology, and offer a variety of services, including, light repair, re-design or up-cycling of existing pieces, and custom design work.  Also available to assist or answer questions or help with that craft project that is giving you trouble.

Can't make it to the Market?  Saturday November 3, is Shop Small Saturday!  This year Little Shop of Artists is excited and pleased to part of this wonderful movement.  Come and see what's on the shelves!

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

Look Who's Going to the 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!

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.

Five Great Gifts To Give List 33

 Good Morning,


Today we showcase five neat things that you can give as gifts.  Featuring members of the Road To Success team from the shops on Etsy.  We have new items and new shops participating this week.  Let's see what is available for the Holiday Season.

From Amerzar Creations

Fairy of 'Fun' - multicolor - Large

About 7.5" in length, this fairy will add a touch of colorful fun to any decor. With her mischievous look, this fairy is ready to help you unwind and relax as she welcomes you back into your home. A friend for life! Layers of silk flower petals, in purple, lime green, orange and turquoise form the skirt which is then decorated with 3D fabric paint and a little charm saying "Friend". The arms and legs are covered with lime green seed beads. The upper body is made with a larger bead and some floss. Guaranteed to bring a smile on all faces. Great gift for children, big and small. Due to small parts, this is not suitable for very young children. Not intended as a toy. Hang it or place it on a tabletop and simply enjoy her friendly personality! 


From Amazing Knits


Mini Hand Knit Christmas Sweater

Adorable, one of a kind, hand knit miniature Christmas sweater (comes with hanger), is a perfect ornament for your tree. Snow flake sweater can come in other colors. Inquire to see if I can knit your mini sweater to your specs. Don't miss out on these one of a kind ornaments.

Sweater measure 3 in. by 2.5 in. 

From: Heavens Touch

Jasper Statement Bracelet




This stunning bracelet is made out of wire, carefully woven together.This is a showstopper and the photos speak for themself. The center stone is jasper, surrounded by carnelian stones and crystals. To make this bracelet is very labor intensive it takes many hours to make a bracelet like this. Chic and gorgeous and one of a kind. Will surely draw attention and get you many compliments.

Measures 7 1/2 inches long or around the arm. 2 inches wide and centerstone is 2 1/2 inches wide. 

From: Jackie Guttuso Designs

Leaf paper sculpture collage, Original, Maple leaf art, Fall art, Fall home decor, Leaf home decor, Leaf art, Fall leaves



This richly colored 5 x 7" paper sculpture collage of a maple leaf is an original, one of a kind piece. It was created with acrylic paint on professional grade heavy watercolor paper. See the 2nd photo above by clicking on the arrows or on the thumbnail photos to see how the edges pop off of the paper. Because it actually lifts away from the paper and isn't flat it will need to be framed in a shadow box. See photos above to see what it might looked like framed. 


From: Lucky Laika

Plywood wall hanging with cat picture

  

Wall hanger with illustration from Lucky Laika artist Olivia.The picture “All's fair in love and war" is inspired by same proverb and is one of our "Proverbs" series pictures.

The picture is printed on 2 cm wide plywood using direct print technology that provides clear and detailed image with nice colors. The back of the hanger includes suspension fitting that allows to mount the hanger firmly on the wall.

The ceramic knob is handicraft. Each hanger has different knob and it may be not the same as on the product photos. You can't choose the knob when ordering - we choose it for you, but don't worry, we have a good taste :)

Size: 12 x 12 cm 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

New Items On Line

Good Morning,

Today I thought I would share links to the new items in shop and on line.

From:  The Alchemists Vessel shop on handmadeartists.com

Holiday Muffatees Red and Silver

Product Details:

7" total length.  Will fit forearm of up to 7" circumference comfortably.
Hand knit with Novelty Acrylic Yarn in Red with metallic Silver thread.  Cute, fun, feminine and just right for some Holiday Warmth and Cheer on those snowy nights.
Arrives Boxed, ready for gift giving.
1 Pair available

Autumn Red Muffatees

Product Details:

7" total length, will fit forearm circumference of 7" comfortably. 
These fun and feminine wrist warmers are perfect for chilly winter months.  Ending in a cute ruffle that just covers the back of hand, leaving fingers free for tasks.  Terrific for a pop of color under a jacket or paired with a sweater for extra cozy winter nights.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

1 Pair available

Camouflage Acrylic Hand Knit Scarf

Product Details:

Big, bulky, comfy and warm.  Appropriate for him or her.  Perfect for a member of the Military or a Military family member.
6-1/2" wide and 70" long, this full-length scarf is great for winter months.  Hand-knit and featured in The Alchemists Vessel Blog posts "KAL with Alix", this is the finsihed piece.
Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.
1 available.

Red Garter Scarf

Product Details:

72" long this full-length garter stitch hand-knit scarf is made with acrylic blouche yarn, and would make a lovely addition to any wardrobe.
Machine Washable and dryer safe.  The item should be handled with care.
Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

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Boise, ID 83704

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Knit One Purl Two New Tables with Stuff For You

Good Morning,

Today is a collection of random musings and a couple of photos of the new shop arrangement.

We still have plenty of space for tables, shelves or stand-alone displays for your wares.  Let's have a peek at the shop's main interior.

This is now "Shelly's Corner".  Shelly Moody of the The Muddfip Photographer and Green Witch Handmades has photo prints, hand-crocheted head bands, and a selection woodwork accessories, and jewelry.

Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery has added a few bits and lovely baubles to her display table as well.

We have rearranged the store front just a little to feature the new hand-knit items available and just in time for the Winter season.

New items include:

Red Scarf - $30.00
"Camouflage" -$30.00 (Bulky Green Scarf)
Autumn Red Muffatees: $24.00 / Pair
Holiday Muffatees: $24.00 / pair (Red with Silver)
"Texters": $20.00 / pair - Fingerless Warmers

Thank you for stopping in and having a look

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

KAL with Alix - Camouflage Scarf Finishing

Hello,

This morning it is raining here, what a great day to sit inside and knit.

If you have been following along you should have your last ball of yarn knit up and stitches on the needle with about 2' long tail (end length of yarn).  Now what?  time to bind off those live stitches on the needle.

This is a simple Bind off that keeps your work from unraveling.

Knit the first two stitches, slide the tip of the left needle into the first stitch and pass / slip the first stitch up and over the second stitch. 

There is one stitch left of the needle.  Knit the next stitch.  Pass / slip the first stitch on the needle over the stitch you just knit.  Continue until you have reached the last stitch.

When the last stitch is on the needle, you may wrap the loose yarn around the needle, slip the last stitch over the loop and pull the remaining yarn through the last stitch tightening it.  When you are done, it should look something like the illustration below.  You may also thread the remaining yarn through the stitch with a tapestry needle as well.

 Whew!  Your done!  Almost.  At this point your scarf should have about 64 triangles and measure about 72" long.

Finishing:

There are ends that weren't long enough to complete a row hanging on one side of the scarf.  With a tapestry needle weave them into the scarf.  Or some people split the yarn and tie it is a knot along the edge of the scarf.  I don't recommended doing it that way, but choose the method that works for you.

Now that all the loose ends have been taken care of, it is time to wash and block your scarf if you desire.

I hand washed mine, and using household towels on a sunny day I spread and pinned my scarf at the edges to lie flat and allowed it dry on my back deck.

Once it is dry it is ready to wear.

 

I have put this one up for sale in the shop.  $30.00 Hand-Knit Acrylic Scarf, Machine Washable, Cozy and Comfortable.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

*Illustrations used were taken from random web search images.

Five Great Gifts To Give List 32

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.

From The Alchemists Vessel

Death and The Maiden Genuine Jet and Sterling Silver Skull Charm Earrings

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. 

Mina Garnet and Sterling Silver Bat Genuine Gemstone Earrings

 Mina Harker, beloved of two men, one not for this Earth.  Perhaps a gift bestowed to lovely lady by the Count himself.   Garnet beads, perhaps representing love or life's blood, rest atop Sterling Silver Bat charms, a most recognized symbol. Cute and just right for any Thrall, Vampy-Vamp or aspiring Elvira.

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.

One Dark Night Tibetan Silver Skull Motif and Glass Bead Necklace Set

 

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.
 

Zombie Spring Necklace Glass and Tibetan Silver Set

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.

Mr Skull Head Sterling Silver Skull Charm Earrings

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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New items in the Store

Good Morning,

Today's blog is short ans sweet.  

A news item or two.

Yesterday, Sunday September 15, 2013, the front parking lot at the shop was repaved.  Little Shop of Artists will be open again Wednesday September 18th or, Thursday, September 19th, this week.

The shop will finally have a computer.   Although it is my personal laptop, services such as shopping an artists on-line shop or site can be done in-store.

We have several new items in the shop including two Fine Art photographic prints from Elton Nesselrodt, they are lovely riverside landscapes, matted and framed.

Autumn is here next week and the weather is turning as are the leaves.  The shop has ventured past jewelry and art-wear to hand-knitted items as well.  This is the very first item I have knit for sale.

"Camouflage" is now finished and for sale, if you have been knitting along with the project, the finishing steps and final touches will be discussed in Wednesday's blog.  Now available in the shop.
$30.00 Hand-Knit Acrylic Full Length His / Her Scarf




Shown here for length / pattern detail.  The scarf has been hand-washed and blocked, the ends taper as the triangles throughout the length of the scarf.

We are in hopes of having several pairs of these cute and feminine Wrist Warmers in shop soon.  Two styles are available "Ruffly Muffatees" and "Texters" - What the heck is a Muffatee?  If you remember your Beatrix Potter you will know that Benjamen's Bunny's Mother had to knit them for a living.  Well that doesn't explain what it is though.  Muffatees are short fingerless gloves of a short.  Many fashion-forward young ladies in the Goth and Steam Punk Fashion scenes will use socks, minus the foot for these fashionable and cute accessories.  In the Victorian era, layering clothes was essential to stay warm in the winter.  Trying to do things in mittens is next to impossible, but "muffatees" allowed you to keep your hands warm and your fingers free for work.

This pair is mine and an example of the Ruffly Muffatee.  They look great under a denim jacket as the ruffle peek-a-boo's from the cuff, and adds a pop to color to the otherwise sometimes dreary Winter attire and grey cloudy days.

Either style would make a great Christmas Gift.

Ruffly Muffatees: $24.00 / pair.

Texters are simple knitted tubes about 7" long with a knitted Thumb-Hole at one side, leaving fingers free for texting and keeping your hands warm at the same time.  Great for driving too.  Currently available in Turquoise (Mint Blue) Acrylic Yarn.

Texters: $20.00 / pair.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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