Bead It Forward Project 2015

Good Morning,

Today I would like to share a unique and interesting way to help a  cause.  Reading the Fire Mountain White Sale catalog I came across this fantastic and fun project.  The Article is very long and may be found in the printed catalog, which I cannot find on line.

Bead it Forward Quilt - this project started in 2006 and has continued each year, with a new theme, but the same goal to raise money and research Breast Cancer Research / Cure.

 This years project is focused on Animals - "Wild About Finding a Cure".

Artist Submitted Square

If you would like to participate / submitting a square, please visit the website (link below) for more details.  Squares are due March 06, 2015, and should measure, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" or 3.8cm x 3.8cm.

Bead It Forward

You may read about the project, find out how to submit your own square and check out the gallery of past quilts and see new squares submitted for this year's quilt.  Have fun.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

What's New in The Shop? Crystals Pendants and Pendulums

Good Morning,

Today I thought we would take a look at some of the new items in the shop.

Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery has several lovely gemstone pendulums in the shop.  They come in a variety lengths, stones and styles.  The pretty purple one is neat on several levels, the shape, color and accents come together to make this interesting and unique piece.

 

Also new in the store and Under $10.00, we have loose and lovely Genuine Gemstone Pendants and shapes: Hearts (natural stones, and dyed Howlite), Moons, Crosses, Arrowheads, and Zuni Bears, all are bailed and waiting for a new ribbon, chain or thong and ready to wear.  Also shown on the tray, loose Amethyst and Clear Quartz Points and Rose Quartz Heart Cabochons.

We also have a selection of Crystal or Gemstone Pendulum and Jewelry Points, wrapped or bailed in a variety of stones including Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Snowflake Obsidian, and smaller points include Citrine, Black Agate and banded Fluorite.

The stones in the center dish are raw tumbled stones and include Agate, Aventurine, Fluorite and more, great for Touch or Worry Stones or just to add a piece to your rock collection.

Also in store from The Delphi Oracles is a selection of incense from Ed Hardy to Super Hit. Scents include Sandalwood, Romance, Jazzy Jasmine, Midnight and more.  Samples may be seen below.

 We are open this week:

Thursday - Saturday  1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Little Shop of Artists / Tools of Magic

6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B

Boise, Idaho 83704

Just East of N. Cole Road between Jerry's Sate Court Cafe and Bob's Bicycles, in the lot behind A-1Video Game Exchange, take a right at the Taco Truck. 

Coming from downtown? We are just West of Liberty, take a left at the Taco Truck or the "We Buy Gold and Silver" sign, park anywhere you like, we are the second building in the lot.

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Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

Up Coming Classes and Events at Little Shop of Artists

Good Morning,

Happy Friday to one and all.

Today we will be briefly discussing the classes taught by Alixandra Browning of The Alchemists Vessel and Blackbird Metalworks.

Alixandra is the Independent Contracted Jewelry Instructor for Boise's local Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store located at 1085 Milwaukee, Boise.

September's and October's Classes include

"Crystal Crochet Water Bracelet" This is made with wire and beads
"Satin Crystal Weave Bracelet"  This is made with satin cording and as many colors as you like, samples use black and white cording (available to see in store).

How about these cute Medallion Earrings, just in time for the Holidays.  Change up the colors and they can be Stars, Snowflakes, Webs, just about anything you can imagine.  Just in time for Halloween these are made in fun Fall colors!

Come on in and learn how and you, too, can hand-make your Christmas presents this year!

We also offer classes at Little Shop of Artists.

These are cute, simple fun and only cost about $10.00 to make (depending on where you purchase your supplies).

Memory Wire Bracelets with Glass Bi-cone beads, these can be designed with any single color or as many colors as you like, simple to make, shiny to wear!

We also teach a variety of intermediate and advanced jewelry techniques, including Illusion jewelry and Chainmaille classes.

We also teach a variety of craft classes from knitting and crocheting to fun ways to alter or jazz up your wardrobe.

Please stop by the shop and have a look.  Sign up for class, or bring us your broken or tired  jewelry in need or repair or an update and let us help you create a special something all your own and fall in love with your jewelry again.

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Little Shop of Artits
6713 Fairview Ave., Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
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In The Studio - New Item Dione / Pandora Style Watch

Good Morning,

Yesterday I was busy running around taking care of errands and other things when I was approached in the jewelry aisle by a woman who was looking for something specific.  Why she thought I was an employee is beyond me, but I did not mind assisting.

As luck would have it, I was wearing a piece of Chain Maille or two, and interested in what I was wearing, she figured I must know about jewelry.  That was some pretty good thinking on her part.

We scoured the aisles looking for what she wanted, unable to find the exact item we had a little consultation and came up with an alternative.  After purchasing the material necessary, we sat down at the entrance and I showed her how to put the item together, and sent her on her merry way to finish up the project, wrap it and get it to where it needed to go.

Intrigued with the idea, although I do not like the Dione / Italian Pandora jewelry (I think it is tacky and ugly), I fiddled around with the idea and came up with this watch.

Pretty in it's own way, it would be wonderful for those that like the big clunky-chunky jewelry look that is so fashionable and popular these days.  From charm bracelets to necklaces, watches and earrings, these are simple and easy to make on your own.  If you can push a thread through a bead, you can make any of the items above with materials from your local craft store.

A Little Shop of Artists exclusive, $40.00.  This watch will not be listed on line.  Special requests are always honored.  Not local?  Give us a call or send us an e-mail and we will be happy to create one for your, or send you this one if you prefer.

askus@littleshopofartists.com

The beads are glass and lined with a metal grommet, adding a little accent to the dark bead.  Matching Pink Rhinestone spacer beads set off the lighter pastel color of the glass, making a lovely sparkly design.  The Rhinestones on the watch face catch the light nicely, the silver tone metal is bright and shiny.

Glass beads are threaded along the metal watch band.  If you get bored with this look, it is an easy thing to change the beads along the length of the band.

Measuring at about 8" this is a great band for those with a wider wrist,the beads do not interfere with the fit and feel rather cool to the touch when worn.

The watch face is very attractive, oval in shape the numbers are easy to read.  The face is small enough to be feminine yet substantial enough to make a lovely focal point.

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

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

Five Great Gifts For Giving List 25

Hello,

As usual on Tuesday we select five shops from Etsy or around the web and choose an item from each that we think would make a great gift for you or for your gift giving needs.

The three items below are from a lady with a heart after my own, because they are so cute, a mini-feature is in order.

Nerdvana Mama

Bad Wolf TARDIS purse bag

Ready to ship Doctor Who inspired Tardis purse with bad wolf painted on it. Bag has two small inner pockets. Approx 8x10 inches.

Perfect size for an iPad.

As you can see, this purse does have a few minor flaws, so I am selling it for 20, rather than the normal price. 

  

Star Wars Crayon Bag

 

Star Wars crayon bag, holds at least 4 coloring books. Has front pockets for crayons, markers, pencils, etc. Could also be used as a bag for an ipad or mini portable pc.  

Monty Python Shrubbery necklace

This is an adorable charm hung on a black cord necklace.

The charm says, "bring me a shrubbery," and has a picture of a potted bush. It is approximately one half inch tall. 

From Decor Pillow

Anatolian Turkish Kilim Rug Carpet 81.8" x 27.1"

Turkish handwoven wool Kilim Rug Carpet
All units Naturally Dyed Rug weaving is extended,
Washed and clean (dry clean Preferiable)
Excellent Condition, ready-Length,81.8 " x 27.1" (208 cm x 69 cm) TURKISH POST TRACKING NUMBER BY INFORM WORLDWIDE SHIPPING! USA, Australia and CANADA SHIPPING WORLDWIDE SHIPPING DHL EXPRESS SHIPPING WITH THE REST OF TURKISH POST (please contact us for shipping costs!) AND RETURN, 14 day money back, buyer pays return shipping! 

From Sue's Arts

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Beautiful, elegant and charming brooch in antique bronze.

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG

CUSTOM ORDERS ALWAYS WELCOME

Suzan  


Thank you for stopping in and having a look, perhaps you will continue through to the shops and see what else is available.

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

Featured Artist - A Bead Thing

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Today I am honored to share the work of a very talented and very busy lady, Pam Andrews of A Bead Thing.  You have met Pam before here on the blog, and she still creates some wonderful items.  Showcasing her items on Handmade Aritsts, it is always a pleasure to see my friend's new work in the listings on the home page or reading her funny and poignant posts in the forum.

Pam has expanded her talents beyond jewelry and has Incorporated quilling into her artists repertoire.  Quilling is the art of curling paper and forming three dimensional sculptures.  Pam has updated this art by using it to make hair accessories.  Clever!

Pretty in Pink Paper Flowers

Product Details:

This hair clip is created using the age old art of quilling and I have used 1/4 inch paper strips in a variety of colors ranging from dark pink to coral to simulate the various colors and stages of flowers bloom.  Flower is attached to 1.5 inch alligator clip and glass pearl beads have been added for beauty and dimension. 
Flower has also been coated for durability and it will withstand damp hair but of course stay out of the rain showers.
Custom orders accepted.

Handcrafted Chenille Princes Necklace

Product Details:
Handmade lovely princess length necklace created using a "chenille" stitch. This is very similar to the herringbone stitch, using 15/0 seed beads in "matte teal" and "metallic brass".  Necklace is 19 inches from clasp end to clasp end.  A flared filigree bead cap has been modified to form around the end of the neckace on either end to attach the clasp. This necklace is lightweight and flexible and will be a joy to wear or give as a unique handmade gift.

 

The blog ring theme this time around is Emerald Green, and this bracelet is really amazing and very pretty with the green surrounded by the gold.

 

Handwoven Emerald Swarovski Sparkles

Product Details:

This bracelet is handwoven using emerald colored 4mm swarovski crystals, goldtone 11/0 seed beads on heavy duty FireLine thread.  It is reinforced several times throughout the bracelet.  Length is 8 inch.. Can be ordered for specific size and/or color

Pearl Wave Ring

Product Details:

Using 4mm glass pearls and 11/0 silver lined seed beads, I have created a ring with a bit of a wave in the design.  Lovely to wear, light and classy.
All rings are made to order, so please measure and state size specifically. 


Very fashionable this season / Summer is the crocheted accessory, scarves or jewelry are very popular right now.  Why not get yourself a fun light weight accessory for a warm evening out.

Crochet Flower Necklace

Product Details:

This flower necklace is a crochet project using burgandy and bright yellow acrylic yarn.  I have also used a light fern green acrylic for the stems and leaves.  
This is a delight to wear and can be worn as choker with stems and leaves falling down or loosen so that the stems and leaves are closer to flower for a more draped effect. 

You find, follow, and shop A Bead Thing by clicking on the links below.

Shop - Handmade Artists
Website - A Bead Thing 
Blog - A Bead Thing
Facebook - A Bead Thing
Twitter - A Bead Thing 
Google + - P Andrews

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  In hope inspiration has been stirred for a little on line look see at what this talented lady has to offer.

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