Featured Artist: My European Touch on The CraftStar

Good Morning,

Today I would like to share some of the wonderful handmade items from My European Touch on The CraftStar.

I know I have some musicians out there, these would make fabulous and fun accessories for the string-player in your life.

Shabby Chic Wall art wood cut out handmade 19 inch violin music lover gift wall art musicians gift

Shabby Chic Violin, made from a wood cut out, handmade, primed and painted in sage green, covered in delicate white lace, 4 cream pearl strings follow it from the scroll to the bottom, a very light lace pattern was spray painted on the body, the strings at the bottom end up in a green flowered cameo, daisy stickers and bow, green wired rhinestone bling, 2 green rhinestone lil angels cover the body. The scroll/top is covered with a little vintage Christmas tree broche full of rhinestones and a crystal chandelier tear drop.

Measurements 19 inches tall

What a fabulous gift for everyone or perfect wall art Thank you for looking and shopping

Guitar, Handmade Mosaic Guitar "Broken Songs and Melodies"

This little guy started life as a guitar for a child. When I found it, it was tucked away in someones attic just longing to have new life breathed into it, as I do with all my recycled mosaic items. An up cycled, recycled piece of art. Many, many hours and weeks later I ended up with what I call "Broken Songs and Melodies" mosaic guitar. This almost 31 inches long, formerly Acoustic Mosaic Guitar evolved from unusable to a decorative wall hanging for the visual enjoyment of the music lover, music artist, friends of music or a protégé. Ready to be hung in your home, office, class room , studio or even a gift for that special one. Display this baby where the sunlight hits it and it will throw off lil sparkles and reflections from the mirror glass on the neck. Every lil cut Mosaic Piece I placed with utter loving care so as to preserve some of the patterns of the Vintage China Plate Rims. One small piece at a time, utterly time consuming, but I love what I do. I covered this guitar with a mosaic of broken, cut fine china porcelain plate rims and complimented it with stained glass. The neck is covered in mirror glass in the warm tones of bronze, peach and silver. I restrung the two strings which were left with burgundy pearls. It is trimmed out in ivory gimp to protect your furniture or hands while handling it. Have you ever tried to restring a guitar string with single pearls, “boyng” the steel string went and pearls are flying all over my studio. It took 5 attempts to finish the re-stringing... ;o) A little note: * all of our items are packaged with care are wrapped special just for you. * if you have a large order...we will combine shipping and use priority mail, if at all possible... * if the postage is in major excess...a refund will be given. *we are friendly, so please feel free to drop a note any time! Open to all questions and suggestions. Enjoy...remember I am not new to Online Selling, 10 years experience and over 800 positive feedbacks

 

Snowy, white, Silver Rhinestone ChristmasTable Center Piece

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Christmas Arrangement, Snowy Winter White and silver Table Decor  Vase, Vintage former recycled Silver plate Vase from 1905, it is transformed into a shabby chic decor all year long or for the Holidays. One of a kind, you will not find this anywhere else...this table decor has a rhinestone blingy Owl in the center.
Commonly used in the Victorian home, this former silver ware with this Vintage look, it is a useful decor all year around, or a delightful decorative Art Piece.
I primed and painted the VASE, and painted the christmas twigs and such, set it into the Vase, I adorned with pearls, it is adorable..
Measurement approx. 15 Inches tall, 
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Mosaic Box Recipe Box, Shabby Chic Treasure Box Keepsake Box Recipe Box handmade broken china stained glass 

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Mosaic Box, recycled, handmade rectangular, lidded box with handmade cut, broken china plate rim Mosaic, painted in Vanilla, grouted in Antique White Grout, sealed, outfitted with a pink porcelain knob and a handmade clay rose. One side is enhanced with a cameo. Every lil cut Mosaic Piece I placed with utter loving care so as to preserve some of the patterns of the Vintage China Plate Rims. One small piece at a time, utterly time consuming, but I love what I do. A recipe box, a treasure box, something totally different and use it as a gift box....To wrap a gift now, and harbor coveted gifts later... in this beautiful box. Measurements: 9 x 6 x 5.5 inches A quaint alternative to the boring regular recipe boxes, or fill with homemade fudge or some other goodies.... to give away. Write your favorite recipe down and stash within, comes with recipe cards. Four nostalgic china plate designs have been rescued and used to enhance this box. Cut up and broken china plate rims from Royal Albert, Old English Rose, Edwin Knowles, even a lil bit of Paris is present.. The edges are ensconced by a row of cream colored gimp top/bottom to protect your furniture. A little note: * all of our items are packaged with care are wrapped special just for you. * if you have a large order...we will combine shipping and use priority mail, if at all possible... * if the postage is in major excess...a refund will be given. *we are friendly, so please feel free to drop a note any time! Open to all questions and suggestions. Enjoy...remember I am not new to Online Selling, 10 years experience and over 800 positive feedbacks

 

Mosaic Lazy Susan, handmade, Broken, cut china plate rim Mosaic

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Handmade Mosaic large Lazy Susan. I found this vintage Lazy Susan which had been discarded for its terrible looks.
I sanded, primed, and painted it white, distressed it a bit, covered the top with a handmade Mosaic made from already damaged cut up vintage fine bone china plate rims and stained glass. The mosaic also has two lil porcelain girls in them who used to have a couple of feather angel wings, which I removed. The mosaic is grouted in a antique white grout and sealed. It still turns very nicely, as a lazy susan should.
Measurements: 16 inches in diameter and 2 inches high 
Uses are endless, one can use it for the obvious in the dining room now for your condiments, napkins etc.
In your office for your pencil holders, scissor, the cup with pens, scotch tape and such....
In the baby's room for the powders, creams, wipes and lotions, one turn around and everything is right handy.
I am sure one can find even that your cup cakes look fabulous on them, even a cake. Or just set it on the counter and have your guest admire your treasure. 
Thank you for looking

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Five (5) Great Gifts List 26

Hello,

This morning's change up of the list includes items from shops that I like on etsy.  Some are from the Road To Success Team and some are items I just love.

Let's see what there is to share.

This shop has lovely jewlery and she always has lovely things to keep it clean and shiny and looking it's best.  Great for Steampunk Decor...

From: Sue's Arts

Jewelry Box I call Mabel

The meaning of Mabel is "lovable", it is a Victorian favorite.

This lovely mini box is approx 31/2x2.

Could be used as the perfect ring holder that will capture your memories forever

It is custom made, very different and unique.

ALL ITEMS ARE DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG

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IF YOU HAVE A WISH FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL, MAYBE A SPECIFIC COLOR, SHAPE OR MATERIAL DON’T HESITATE CONTACTING ME SINCE CUSTOM ORDERS ARE WELCOME ANY TIME
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And since I love animals I always ask to please be kind to them.
Thank you,
Suzan 



From: Wire Witchery 

*This piece also at available at Little Shop of Artists,  Boise

Seahorse-Inspired Copper Pendant - Black Agate, Laboradite, Copper

This is a design I'm very proud of. Oxidized copper wire snakes up around the two donuts with frosted green seed beads woven into the mix. The shoulder piece which also acts as the bale, is made from oxidized nickle silver.

Both the pendant and necklace have been oxidized to black and then polished just enough to show off the contours of the piece. 



From: Gone Girly


How fun, and clever, I remember my mother and I singing this rhyme when I was small.  What a  cute and clever way to enchant your own pies or kitchen.

Black Birds Baked in a Pie Dish

Sing a Song of Sixpence Black Bird Pie

Sing a song of sixpence,
A pocket full of rye.
Four and twenty blackbirds,
Baked in a pie.

When the pie was opened,
The birds began to sing;
Wasn't that a dainty dish,
To set before the king?

The king was in his counting house,
Counting out his money;
The queen was in the parlor,
Eating bread and honey.

The maid was in the garden,
Hanging out the clothes,
When down came a blackbird
And pecked off her nose.


If you would like any personalization added to this image, please indicate in message to seller upon checkout. I offer gift wrapping, personal note from you and shipment to your recipient for free. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. 



From: Bookish Girl J 
  
Leather Corset Journal

I named this journal the Corset journal because the stitching on the front looks just like the criss-cross pattern of a corsets ties up the bodice of an old gown. This journal is made of heavy tan leather and I have stitched in eight signatures of heavy blank paper with black linen waxed thread. The cover includes a strip of silver, grey and black ribbon that can be removed and replaced with any other ribbon if desired. This is the perfect size to fit in your purse and would make a really nice gift to a classy chic!
OOAK
5.5x3.5 inches, 64 blank pages
Ready for shipping.
Thanks for looking! 



From: The Alchemists Vessel

*This piece is also available at Little Shop of Artists, Boise. 

Chain Maille Bracelet Silver Plated with Anodized Aluminum in Copper

From the Captured Color Collection, 7-1/4" total length , this lovely bracelet is a fabulous accent. The aluminum copper colored rings pop and shine in between the silver plated rings, creating a snake-skin like look. Cool and supple to the touch. The shorter length makes this bracelet a bit stiff off the wrist, but very flexible when worn.

Hand cut silver-plated and manufactured anodized aluminum jump rings are hand-woven in an Inverted Round Maille pattern and closed with a matching silver-plated toggle clasp.

Available in a variety of color combinations, or custom requests. Check the shop to see if your favorite isn't in our Ready-To-Wear selection.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

*Free Shipping this item

*Also available in Gunmetal Outer Rings.
 
Thank you so much for stopping in and having a look.  In hope inspiration may strike you to do a little Windows shopping.  (Pardon my pun).

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

Three Great Gifts To Give Presenting Handmade Artists Site

Good Morning.

Today I would like to feature some truly unique, clever and beautiful, handmade from start finish gift ideas.  All of today's featured gifts are from shops on handmadeartists.com.  A great site to find things handcrafted by some amazing artists and craft-people.  There is no question here about re-sellers, these items are handmade by the shop owner.

Although I invited any and all shop owners to participate, I only received three entries for this weeks blog, so I turn the post over the them.  Hoping to pique your curiosity enough to click the link and have a look see at some of their other offerings as well.  Looking is always free!

Without further ado:

From Southern Country Creations

Brown Leather with Green Tree Agate Beads and Peace charm

Product Details: This bracelet was handcrafted using brown leather and round green tree agate beads. It sports a shell button for closure and a Peace charm.

It measures approximately 7 1/4 inches

From: Blue Highways

Hand Bound Book Wings of Scarlet

 Product Details: It may be fall but I'm holding on to warmer weather with this gorgeous 6" x 9" book covered in a fabric of red tulips. The colors are shades of scarlet and greens popping on a black background. The red was difficult for me to photograph perfectly, the 4th photo is the actual cover scanned on my scanner and represents the colors a little better.

Inside I have bound 160 pages (front & back) of premium 80# acid free white drawing paper excellent for pencil, colored pencil and charcoal also good for pen and ink, marker and oil pastels. I have them sewn with a hand waxed red cotton thread and ribbon bound them with a 7/8" scarlet grosgrain ribbon. As with all my ribbon bound books, refills can be ordered once the book has been filled, please contact me if you are interested in one - it's simple to replace, I'll be happy to walk you through it.

From: My European Touch

Handmade Mosaic Tray shabby cottage chic china broken plate rims Mosaic Tray clay roses pearls

 Product Details:   Glamorous shabby chic cottage Mosaic Tray. This was a vintage silver plate tray, Silver plate all gone, I sanded it down, primed it, it got a coat of cottage white paint. A lil bit of distress to give it that worn well loved look. I then proceeded to cut up my already damaged fine bone china plate rims and stained glass and filled the inside with this lovely mosaic. Roses and blooms are climbing on this tray like a briar bush in the wild, so romantic.

I then filled the rim with lil pearls and tulle roses all the way around to give it that finished look. A lil arrangement of handmade clay roses in the left corner and this Mosaic tray is brimming with beauty.
The mosaic is grouted in an antique white grout and sealed. I showed it photographed in different light and it can be hung up on the wall too.

It is a footed tray and I tied a pale cream organza ribbon to two of the the feet, tied it in a nice bow and it can hang on your wall..
The colors are the truest on the close ups of the pictures.


Thank you for stopping by and having a look.   The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant week.