Shop Small Business Saturday Nov 30, 2013

Good Morning,

Tomorrow is Shop Small Business Saturday,  The Alchemists Vessel is pleased and very excited to participate in this year's event.

SHOP SMALL WITH
Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B (Middle Building)
Boise, ID 83704

We are the second building in the lot, located between Bob's Bicycles and Jerry's State Court Cafe, in the lot with A-1 Video Game Exchange (Their building is in the foreground).  Just West of Liberty on Fairview Avenue, take a left into the lot or just East of N. Cole Road on Fairview, take a right into the lot.  Taco Veloz has great Mexican Food, too!

Shop Small Business Saturday is a great way to get to know those wonderful independent shops that depend on you for their livelihood.  Take a moment from the crowds and stress of those nasty department stores and step into the calm and quiet of Small Business Shopping.  Cozy, comfortable and ready to cater to your gift-giving needs.

PARTICIPATING  VENDORS:

Wire Witchery
Blackbird Metalworks
The Alchemists Vessel 
Photography by Elton Nesselrodt
Arachknits (limited selection of hand knit items)

 

 

LINKS:

Little Shop of Artists

Facebook

Official Website

The Alchemists Vessel

Facebook

Official Website

Etsy

Handmade Artists

I think that is enough pictorial pleading for participation.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

Happy Thanksgiving

Good Morning,

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.

Shown: Sample Bird's Nest Earrings, created by Sarah Shannon, copper and crystal "pearls".

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

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.

Little Shop of Artists Holiday Schedule of Events

Good Morning,

I think I have posted some sort of schedule already, but as things are want to do, they change.  Today's is a revised and as up to date schedule as possible.

Little Shop of Artists

Our regular Hours of Operation:
*Monday and Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday: By Appointment
Thursday - Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 to 6:00 or 7:00 pm

Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
Located between Bob's Bicycles and Jerry's State Court Cafe, behind A-1 Video Game Exchange, in the lot.
Directions

*Alixandra Browning, owner, proprietor, is also the Contracted Instructor at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores at 1085 N. Milwaukee, in Boise, Monday and Tuesday's are scheduled for teaching Jo-Ann's Brochure Classes.

Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Beginning Jewelry Class.  This class will be held every Saturday, save November 30, 2013 for Shop Small Saturday.

Sunday November 24, 2013 - The Parents are arriving from California, the store will be open after 1:00 p.m., I must retrieve them from the Airport.

**We will be closed until Friday November 29, 2013.  We discussed being open Wednesday, November 27, but people want to be with their families, and Thursday November 28 is Thanksgiving.  We will return Friday, November 29, 2013.

Saturday, November 30, 2013, is Shop Small Business Saturday.  We are listed with Shop Small Saturday and included in their lists of places to shop.  We have lovely things on the shelves, framed photographs, jewelry, hand-knit cozy comfy scarves, rings, earrings, and best of all, it is all handmade.  Be the coolest person at Christmas with the best gifts ever!  

Please stop by and support your local artists and businesses.  Wherever you decide to shop, we hope it is with an independent business and not a corporate conglomerate.

Interested in doing a little window shopping?  You may find many of the items in the on-line store at the Shop as well.

The Alchemists Vessel
Wire Witchery

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

New Items at Little Shop of Artists

Good Morning,

We have new items both on line and in the store, just in time for the chilly winter months.

These items are available at handmadeartists.com or at Little Shop of Artists, in the store.

The Alchemists Vessel

Leprechaun

100% Acrylic Yarn, Hand-knit Scarf, 65" long (fingertip length), 7" wide, lush, warm and gorgeous.

Holiday Muffatees - Red and Silver

What's a muffatee?  If you remember your Beatrix Potter, Benjamin Bunny's Mother knit them for a living.  In the Victorian era, central heating did not exist and layering clothing was essential for warmth.  Muffatees, sometimes created from old stockings (socks), are usually a knitted tube, with a hole in the side for your thumb to slip through. Covering the back and palm of the hand, leaving fingers free for tasks.  These are a version of those with variations, the cuffs are ruffled and there are no thumb holes.  Makes for a fabulous pop of color underneath a jacket sleeve.

Camouflage

100% Acrylic Yarn in "Dad's Scarf", by Bernat.  6-1/2" wide x 70" long, this full length is great for him or her or a returning Military member.  Warm, thick and wonderfully squishy this makes a lovely warm accessory for the chilly winter months.

Red Garter Scarf

 Knit with a blouche' yarn, the Garter stitch gives this a lovely texture.  Full length, makes a great wrap-around and adds a lively bit of bright color to those grey November morns.

You may find these items by following the links or stop in Little Shop of Artists and try them on, or just have a look.

Thank you for stopping in this morning.

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

Shop and Studio News

Good Morning,

Today we have a brief look at what's happening in the shop and in the studio.

As many of you know, or are aware, Shop Small Business Saturday is November 30th this year.  Our scheduled Saturday Jewelry Class will be held depending in attendees.   We have some terrific deals in the shop and we hope that you'll stop in and say Hello.

Little Shop of Artist is located:
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704  

*We are located on Google Maps if you would like exact directions to the store.

We are behind A-1 Video Game Exchange in the lot, between Bob's Bicycles and Jerry's State Court Cafe.  A sign sits outside our door when the whether permits and the gate is decorated with bright fabric flowers.  Just East of N. Cole Road, or just West of Liberty on Fairview.

Incentive to stop in and visit?

Captured Color Chainmaille Bracelets in Silver-Plate or Gunmetal and Anodized Aluminum

Now through November 30th and into December for the holidays, Little Shop of Artists is holding a sale.  20% off all in-store items, including, Sterling Silver, Chainmaille and much more.

Every Saturday - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Basic Jewelry Class
Thursday, November 28, 2013, we will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Saturday November 30, 2013 - Shop Small Business Saturday.
Sunday December 01, 2013, we will be closed for scheduled maintenance.

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

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

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

Hammered Copper Ring

I admit it, I had a hard time posting this one, that poor, poor book!

From Honeysuckle Salvage

Crow Book Origami Crow In Flight Folded Book Art

From: Forked Up Art

Metal Flower Holder Made From Forks

 




From: Pl8links
  
Personalized License Plate Pendant Necklace
 

We would like to encourage you to click through to these wonderful shops and see what they have in the shop for you.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

Holiday Hours and Classes at Little Shop of Artists

Good Morning,

Today we have a quick look at the Holiday Schedule and Classes in-store at Little Shop of Artists.

During the Holidays the shop is extending the hours of operation customers and weather permitting.  

Monday - Tuesday: The Shop is closed
Wednesday - By Appointment*
Thursday - Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Every Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. we teach 
Jewelry-Making 101.
Class Cost is $30.00 per person, attendee provides supplies
Cost: $40.00 per person with Shop Supplied Materials

You may find a Suggested Materials List on our Facebook Page, or check the classes tab here for more information.

Saturday November 23rd, we hold our first class.  I am excited.

We also teach Intermediate to Advanced Classes or Specialty Classes.  December's Specialty Class: 
Bird's Nest  Wire Wrapped Earrings and Pendant set.
Materials Provided by Instructor: Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery
Class Cost: $40.00 for a 2-1/2 session.

All classes are Make and Take.

The Shop will be closed Thursday, November 28th, 2013, Thanksgiving Day.  We would like to encourage you to NOT SHOP on Thursday, spend that time with family, friends, and loved ones.  Everybody deserves a holiday, make sure they get one, and do not shop on Thanksgiving Day.

We will return Friday, November 29, 2013, through the weekend.

I would however like to encourage you to join us for the day on Shop Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2013.  The shop will have some great deals, and now through November 30th, stop in for 10% to 20% discounts on all jewelry in the store, including, Chainmaille, Sterling Silver and Genuine Gemstones, to Wire Witchery's lovely wire wrapped work.

 

You may find us on line at any of the links below.

On The Web

Little Shop  of Artists

The Alchemists Vessel

On-line Shopping

Wire Witchery

The Alchemists Vessel

or - The Alchemists Vessel on Handmade Artists

Social Media

The Alchemists Vessel

Wire Witchery

Little Shop of Artists

Blackbird Metalworks

Follow us on Twitter 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

 

 

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




Venus Shell Pendant

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.

What's In A Name? Public Notice

Good Morning,

Please allow me to apologize to my regular readers and those that may follow the blog.

This morning's post is a notification to those on the web and other sources that are trying to sell my business to me.

What does that mean?  It means that Yahoo and other domain sites are attempting to sell my business name and site to others, who in turn come to  me with outrageous monetary requests in the thousands.  The following is a notification to any and all entities in regards to this  issue.

This post serves as Public Notice to the following. 

"The Alchemists Vessel",  name, title, entity and any other related property, intellectual, physical or otherwise, is the SOLE PROPERTY of Alixandra Browning, owner and sole proprietor.  Alixandra Browning is the only entity, person or company that has the right to sell or use the name: The Alchemists Vessel, in all its incarnations.

The Website, name and any other item of concern is NOT FOR SALE.  It belongs to me.  Yahoo, DynaDot, Hostgator, Statsite, WhoIs, DNS, Domain Tools, and any other entity, corporate or individual, has NO RIGHTS to the name, site, title or business in any form including and not limited to .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .us, or any other web address, physical address, item or person, whether it be to sell it or use the name for any purpose.

The Business Site, Name, Physical Business are not for sale, they belong to me, they will always belong to me.  Any one attempting to sell the name, business or other identifier is doing so without express written permission of the owner, and therefore engaged in fraud.

Be informed that any attempt to sell, use or otherwise corrupt or interrupt the site, name, business, or physical entities will be met with legal action to the fullest extent of the law.

Thank you for your time.

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

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Good Morning,


This morning we have five (5) gift ideas from some of the talented people on handmadeartists.com and other sites around the web.

From: The Alchemists Vessel

Diana - Sterling Silver and Genuine Amethyst Necklace Set 

 







Product Details:

18" long this sumptuous Amethyst necklace is just right for any goddess or Queen of the Castle. Amethyst is the Birthstone for February, and is associated with the Greek Goddess Diana. Matching earrings come with this piece.

Sterling Silver chain has been connected with genuine Amethyst beads on sterling silver wire, accented with sterling silver caps and spacer beads. Finsihed with a Sterling Silver Lobster Claw Clasp, may be changed to a spring clasp at no additional charge.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Sold as a set.

From: Micro Pendants
We Are All Stardust Necklace












Product Details:

ITEM: "We Are All Stardust" Pendant Necklace - 2mm Leather Cord - Sterling Silver Frame Pendant - No Jeweler Loupe

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
***Be sure to click the Contact link and let us know what Length and Color you want. Available Leather Colors: Black, Red, Lilac, Pink, Turquoise, and Green. These may vary at certain times. Lengths are 16", 18" or 20".

This piece is an inspirational pendant necklace featuring the text "We Are All Stardust" repeated to fill an almost 3,500 character area, approx. 2,275 are visible because of this pendant's slightly smaller size.

NOTE: The pendant text is too small to comfortably read with a standard magnifier you might have at home. A loupe with at least 20x magnification is recommended.

PHOTOS
An image of the text selection is provided so you can read the actual text. Notice the fascinating pattern this repeated text makes. The sample necklace and pendant photo(s) might contain a different text selection than that stated in the item title. Any blurriness in the closeup photo(s) is only in the photos and not in the actual pendant.

SPECS
-"We Are All Stardust" Pendant Necklace - 2mm Leather Cord w/Sterling Silver Findings and Sterling Silver Frame Pendant
-Silver Jump Ring
-Number of characters is 3,476. Approx. 2,275 visible.
-Pendant Dimensions: Outer (w/o loop): 16mm x 16mm, Inner: 12mm x 12mm.
-Pendant is lead-free and Made in the USA.
 
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
The necklace (with pendant) and a laminated postcard size version of your text selection. We'll include a couple of colored jump rings as well. If there is something specific you're looking for, let us know.

Site: The Craft Star

From: Yankee Burrow Creations
 
pink breast cancer awareness crochet scarf







I created this pink crochet breast cancer awareness scarf from a pattern by Timaryart on Craftsy.com. Crocheted in a single crochet with the ribbon made with popcorn stitches in pretty pink Canon Simply Soft %100 acrylic yarn. I finished the edge of the scarf with single crochets and so the total measurement is 4 1/2" wide by 56 1/2" long. In honor of my oldest sister who lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 50, and another sister who is winning her battle against breast cancer, $8.00 from the sale of this scarf will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

http://www.yankeeburrowcreations.com http://yankeeburrowcreations.thecraftstar.com http://yankeeburrowvintage.thecraftstar.com/ http://www.about.me/yankeeburrowcreations http://www.twitter.com/yankeeburrow http://www.facebook.com/yankeeburrowcreations http://pinterest.com/yankeeburrowcreations http://www.flickr.com/photos/yankeeburrowcreations/

Site: Etsy

From: Sue's Arts
 
Tree of life necklace, Tree of life charm, tree of life charm necklace, Judaica jewelry









Beautiful and unique large Tree of Life charm necklace on 18" silver plated chain.

The tree charm is about 21/4" in size.

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG



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 re-listed when it expires. 


We would like to encourage you to do some shopping with these small businesses this year.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.


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