New In The Shop Winter 2016

Good Morning,

Last week the elves were busy preparing packages and presents for customers, this week we are back to filling the virtual shelves with wonderful things for you and yours.

What's new?

Pendant Ilvermorny Chain Maille Necklace Red and Blue Aluminum

 Adorable, lightweight, flirty, fantastic and fun to wear. These adorable Whirlybird pendants come in a variety of colors and go with everything in your wardrobe effortlessly. Add a pop of color to your tailored Office Suit, wow her on date night, or go casual in your favorite jeans and t-shirt. This will quickly become your favorite piece to wear.

Based on the hit movie, "Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them", we have chosen a lovely Dark Blue and gorgeous Red for a more masculine appeal to the Ilvermorny American School of Witchcraft and Wizardry colors. All students wear Blue robes, with a Cranberry (red) lining, and are closed with a golden Gordian Knot.

Crafted from 16g and 18g Bright and Anodized Aluminum, in Dark Blue and Red, this pendant is part of the Large Whirlybird Collection, measuring just shy of an 1" wide, it hangs on a 20" Stainless Steel Beaded (Ball) Chain.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

See out selection of Ready to Wear items in the shop or contact us with your request and let's make something wonderful together.

 

Denise Bracelet Chain Maille Aluminum Jewelry

This stunning piece is part of our collection Anodized Aluminum Jewelry for him or her. Strong, study, supple, sleek, and sexy, this piece will take you from the office to date night to that casual weekend get away. Substantial, yet subtle the bracelet will go with everything in your wardrobe and add polished touch to any suit or your favorite jeans and t-shirt ensemble. Great for adding a touch of color to any outfit.

Perfect for Vikings, Medieval Costumes, Fantasy Film or Event attire accessories, Cos-play, LARP, SCA, or other Role-Playing costume needs.

7-1/2" long, including clasp, 16g 5/16" Bright and Purple Anodized Aluminum rings have been woven in one of our most popular patterns, Half Persian 4-in-1, and color combinations, Purple and Silver. Bright Aluminum is shiny, sparkles and is easily maintained with a soft dry cloth, makes an excellent alternative to weightier metals like Stainless Steel or Silver. Finished with an aluminum toggle clasp.

This piece may be made to desired length, or see our selection of ready to wear items in the shop.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Ask us about multi-item and wholesale discounts.

 

Earrings Chain Maille Green Aluminum Jewelry

A great pair of earrings can spice up your wardrobe in no time flat. Part of our Color Core Collection, they are super cute, lightweight, fashionable, fun to wear, and make a great accessory. These adorable aluminum earrings will go everywhere you do effortlessly. The Office Suit need a pop of color, looking for a little date night dazzle, or a comfy pair of earrings for that casual get away weekend? This is the pair for you. Makes a great gift for May Birthdays.

Perfect for Fantasy Film or Event attire, LARP, Cos-play, Role-play or other costume needs. Available in a variety of colors. Don't see your favorite? Contact us with your request and we'll make a special pair, just for you.

Hand-crafted from 18g Bright and Anodized Aluminum in a bright Emerald Green, these beauties drop approximately 1-1/2" from the ear lobe. Finished with Surgical Steel 22g Fish Hook style ear wires for metal sensitivities.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Ask us about multiple item and wholesale discounts.

 

Kelly Bracelet Chain Maille Aluminum Jewelry

This adorable, one of a kind, bracelet is sleek, supple, silky, and sturdy. Super cute and fun to wear, lightweight and feminine. Feels fantastic and looks great, too. Add a pop of color to that tailored office suit, dazzle them on date night, or go casual and relaxed in your favorite jeans and t-shirt. Compliments everything in your wardrobe effortlessly.

Perfect for Fantasy Film, Television or Event attire, Cos-play, Role-playing or other costume needs.

7-1/2" long including silver-plated toggle clasp, and 1/2" wide, this delicate yet durable bracelet is hand crafted in Bright and Anodized Aluminum in Turquoise and Violet. Woven in the Oops Pattern (also called Unbalanced European 4-in-1), the rings alternate direction making a lovely interwoven pattern. These colors remind me of interlaced ribbon or a piece of hard candy.

May be made to desired length. Available in a variety of colors or contact the shop with your request. Lets make something wonderful together.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

See out selection of Ready To Wear items in the shop.

 

Bracelet Chain Maille Mosaic Snakeskin Aluminum Jewelry OOAK

This adorable, one of a kind, bracelet is sleek, supple, silky, and sturdy. Super cute and fun to wear, lightweight and feminine. Feels fantastic and looks great too. Add a pop of color to that tailored office suit, dazzle them on date night, or go casual and relaxed in your favorite jeans and t-shirt. Compliments everything in your wardrobe effortlessly.

Perfect for Fantasy Film, Television or Event attire, Cos-play, Role-playing or other costume needs.

8-1/2" long including silver-plated toggle clasp, and 1/2" wide, this delicate yet durable bracelet is hand crafted in Bright and Anodized Aluminum in Olive, Dark Green and Black. Woven in the Oops Pattern (also called Unbalanced European 4-in-1), the rings alternate direction making a lovely tile or mosaic like pattern. These colors remind me of Snakeskin or perhaps Dragons Hide.

Available in a variety of colors or contact the shop with your request. Lets make something wonderful together.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

See out selection of Ready To Wear items in the shop.

Thank you for shopping with the Alchemists Vessel.

 

COUPON CODE: HOLIDAY10 is still active.  Now through December, 12, 2016.

 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  Encouraging you to take a peek in the shop and see what else is on the virtual shelves.

 

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

Five Great Gifts For Giving List 16

Good Morning,

Today we showcase five cool items from five neat shops on Etsy.  We have two new shops as well as some returning favorites.

New to me and the Etsy Team, Road To Success, is this fun and adorable shop.

From: Nerdvana  Mama

Doctor Who Tardis purse bag

Doctor Who TARDIS Purse. Made of cotton, lined on inside with black cotton fabric. Two pockets on inside, one small, one large, to create more space. approx. 8x11 inches. Windows, doors and signs are hand painted.

Each purse is made to order. So slight variations will occur. 

Invader Zim Gir keychain

Ready to ship Invader Zim Gir keychain. Made of hard plastic.Approx 1 inch tall. Each keychain is hard drawn.

Have any questions? Contact the shop owner.

With Beltane comes the Babies, so why not get prepared for those new arrivals or those that are ready for a first year celebration.  There other neat banners and things in the shop.  Give them a look.

From: SDK Creations

Custom Baby Shower Onesie Banner, Fabric Banner, Baby, Boy,Girl, Twins, Unisex

 

Baby Onesie Banner. Just the perfect decoration, gift for the Mommy and Baby to be. What shower wouldn't be a hit without the Banner. Nice thing is this is also a wearable banner.

PLEASE ALLOW 2-3 WEEKS CREATING TIME. IF YOU NEED IT SOONER PLEASE CONTACT ME.


**** THIS IS A CUSTOM ORDER, UPON AGREEMENT AND YOUR LISTING IS PAID FOR THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. ****

**THIS LISTING INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING

Banner 4 Onesie's
Choice of character
If you would like to do a name. $8 per Onesie
Choice of fabric color
Twine, Ribbon
Clothespins
4-6 Feet Long

** Additional Charge

$3.00 for each addtional onsie
$ .50 for additional fabric
$1.00 for added embelishments to clothespins

Have any questions? Contact the shop owner. 


From: Zlala959
  
Agate quartz druzy drusy pendant link connector No10765

If you want to make jewelry yourself, this item is a very good accessory.

material: druzy
size: about 10mm x 20mm x 30mm
color and pattern: please see the picture.
conditon: new and never been used.

If you have any questions about shipping, payment and return
policy, please check my shop policies.

Have any questions? Contact the shop owner. 

From Sue's Arts

Layered necklace, layered beaded necklace, multi layered necklace, long layered necklace, chuncky layered necklace

Beautiful, elegant, charming and unique one of a kind layered necklace.

Created with red ruby gems, large clear Swarovski crystals and more.

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG

Suzan ♥ 

 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  

 

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you pleasant day.

 

In The Merry Month of May

I was taken by surprise
By a pair of roguish eyes
Strolling through the park one day!

Good Morning,

Yes indeed, May is here already.  Gracious is seems as if the year is just flying bye.

This morning, let us have a look at all the cool stuff that is going on in May.

Today is May 1st, sometimes called May Day or Beltane.

May 2 is First Thursday - Free Stuff and Admission to some Boise's coolest spots!

May 3 - Iron Man 3 opens (also in 3D and IMAX 3D)
Edwards and Majestic Theaters

May 4 - I have a Baby Shower to attend.

Boise State Spring Fling
Put on your dancin' shoes Broncos, doors open at 7:00 p.m.

May 5th is of course Cinco de Mayo, or Battle of Puebla Day, it is also my parents 51st Wedding Anniversary!  Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

May 12th is Mother's Day, and it is a Sunday as always.

May 13th is my Birthday

May 18th is Armed Forces Day

Pigapalooza Beer & Pork Festival - Eagle, ID
Brewforia Beer Market
78 E. Eagle River St.
Suite 165
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-6261

May 21 -  Limp Bizkit at the Knitting Factory 


May 25 is the Full Moon 
 
May 27 is Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.
The Knitting Factory Presents - Show at 8:00 p.m.
Arctic Monkeys, Dropkick Murphys and The Mahones Boise, Id

That's about all the fun and excitement I can find for this round.  Be sure to check local papers like the Boise Weekly and The Idaho Statesman for a Calendar of events.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

How To - Create A Movie Using Picasa 3 Tutorial

Good Morning,

Last month there was a contest on the Handmade Artists Forum, aimed at making a Movie or a Video showcasing the site we all love and with which we hold buyer or shop accounts.

Because my iMac is not quite vintage but it is outdated, and I was, as were many others for various reasons, unable to compete in the contest.  My problem was simply a technical issue.  However; in hope that they may try the contest again, it might be helpful for those that don't have Movie Maker (Windows) or just don't like their iMovie program, they might want to try using Picasa.  Picasa is a free photo editing program on the web, if you have a blogger blog or a Google account of any kind you probably already have Picasa.

My version is Picasa 3 for Mac OSXs.  I am guessing that the program works more or less the same on either a MS or Apple based machine.

I should mention that Picasa is fairly limited to movie making.  Basically it is drag and drop photos to a new folder, click a button, let the program do it's thing, add Title Cards (Slides) and add music.  A word of *caution about adding music.  Facebook WILL delete your video if you attempt to upload it to your page if you use an audio or music file.

How To Make a Movie using Picasa 3

1.  If you do not have Picasa you may click the link above to down load it.  It is free.

2.  Open your Picasa program on your desk top.  You do not have to be logged into the web.

3.  Click the + File Button at the top of the box. 

Follow the Prompts in the Dialog Box

1.  Enter a Name for your video
2.  Change the date or leave it as is.
3.  Choose to include music, click the box, if not leave blank.*
4.  Place:  I suggest using your business name.
5. Description: Anything you like.
6.  Click OK.

Your new folder will appear at the top of the program screen and will be empty.

Select the photos you would like to include in your movie.  Picasa should have all of your photos collected for you.  Choose from an existing file or upload fresh pictures if you like.

From a File:
1. Click on the photo you would like to add to the movie folder (file).
2.  Right Click on the picture to bring up the menu.

3.  Highlight Add to Album (as above).
4.  A selection of available folders will appear, select the one  you created for your movie.

NOTE:  The picture will be copied to the folder (file) you created for your movie and still remain in its original folder (file) as well.

5.  Continue to Add photos to your Album until you are satisfied.  *You may edit and add more pictures later.

All done?  OK.

Your folder will look something like this.

From the Menu at the top of the screen, click "Create Movie Presentation".  It is the third button from the left.

Create Movie Presentation Button

You will be whisked off to a screen that looks something like this.

You are in the Movie Maker Tab
The First Tab in this window is Movie
This first box is where you may choose your options for music (sync with photos).
Transition Style (What the pictures do when the movie is played , fade, dissolve, etc).
Dimensions - Full Screen or an actual dimension may be chosen. 
*I chose 800 x 600 so the photos would not automatically crop to odd views in Full Screen).

The Second Tab in this window is Slide.

This is where you may change the text of the Title Slide (this is the first picture in your movie).
1. You may choose fonts, and varying styles.
2. You may also change the style of you slide's template as well as the wording.
3. Type your changes in the box on the left, they will appear on the slide to the right.  Double check your spelling.
4. You may also add more slides by clicking on the icon that looks like a rectangle with lines in it. (See photo).
The photos and slides you have placed in your movie can be seen in the "tray" below the main screen. (See photo above).

Almost there!

The third tab in this window is Clips
If you would like add photos you may do so here.

 1.  To add photos click Get More.

It is the way you want it?

Great.

Return to the Movie tab.

1.  Click "Create Movie".

The movie will take a while to download (mine took about five minutes or less).

The movie will begin when processing is complete.
After the movie ends, if you would like to make any changes it will give you an opportunity to Edit the movie. 
You may also return to the Clips page and remove photos after the movie has been processed.
Select individual photos to be removed.
*Remember each edit will take another five or so minutes to process your changes.

After you are satisfied with you film, it will be saved to Picasa under the folder "Movies" (mine was any way)

Before closing out the window, if you would like you may watch the movie again or select the YouTube button and upload the movie to your account.

The finished product can look something like this.





In hope that you have enjoyed the tutorial and that inspiration may strike for your own video, or that you might give it if try, just for fun.

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

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

Featured Artist - Handmade Artists Video Contestants

Good Morning,

The Blog Ring has returned and with it a neat contest that is being held at Handmade Artists Forum.

The Contest:

To enter, you need to make a YouTube video having to do with Handmade Artists!  You could do a video on your own items or shop, other shops, a site tour or whatever you can dream up having to do with Handmade Artists.  Let your imagination run wild! 

Prizes:  Handmade Artists will award the winner $25 to spend anywhere on the site.

Contest submission ended March 15th.

Here are the only two participating entries. 

From Wing n Scales - a little video about all the neat stuff you can find at Handmade Artists Shop




From: I Knit Quilt Sew - Here is an entry that takes you through the site via a tutorial like session.  Sandi has lots of great tips.




Thank you for stopping by and having a look. We hope this videos have inspired you to visit the Handmade Artists site.

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

Wednesday In the Studio - Movies

Wednesday is here!

My departure draws near, and I am getting excited!  That's right, I said departure.  Next week I will be unavailable.  I am going to take some time for me before I burn out.  Recharging the batteries, spending some time away from the workbench is good for everybody.  There will be working, this is for sure, but for one week the blog will be sporadic at best.

Why movies today? A lot of inspiration for fashion comes from film or television.  Harry Potter's knitting craze, or Hermione's "Time Turner" for instance, jewelry from the Lord Of The Rings like Arwen's Butterfly Pendant can be purchased on line or through specialty catalogs .  See a piece you like on your favorite show?  Try Soap Opera Jewelry, from Soap Operas to programs like Bones, they carry replica jewelry of the pieces worn by the actors.

Below are movies that are out now, or just winding down their theater runs that I would like see, not only for inspiration on style, but because I am interested in the story as well.  They all have a Gothic appeal from your classic ghost story, to Edgar Allan Poe and a re-telling of Snow White.

First is The Woman in Black with Danille Ratcliff.

Next is The Raven with John Cusack.  My friend, Lucritia, and I must go see this together!

A dark comedy Dark Shadows with Johnny Depp.  This promises to be fun.

Not yet out in theaters Snow White and The Huntsman.  This looks like an interesting retelling of a favorite Fairy Tale.

Thank you for stopping and having a look.  Perhaps you will find inspiration and entertainment at the movies this Summer.

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