Holiday Shop Guide 2016

Good Morning,

On Tuesday's the blog usually shares five unique items from five unique shops.  Instead today I will be sharing links to some of my favorite shops, including The Alchemists Vessel for you gift giving needs.  Today's shops are on Etsy.

Be the person with the best presents.  Surprise those you love with a handmade item that is not only unique, but interesting and also fun to give.

Sue's Arts

Ainulwaragems - Jaipur, India (for jewelry makers)

Seller / Manufacturer of Gemstones

Jackie Guttuso Designs

Blimpco

Personalized art prints, custom invitations, printables 

 

 

 

3gemsandarubydesigns

Hair accessories,bridal, couture headbands, belt corsage  

 

 

The Alchemists Vessel

Handmade Chain Maille and Jewelry

 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look. In hope you might visit these shops for your gift giving needs.

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

Featured Artist: Royal Silk Studios

Good Morning,

Today I would like to share three items from the shop Royal Silk Studios.

14mm 100% SILK Habutai Twill Top Silk,Fashion Art Scarf,silk Chiffon. Approx 72x14.5 inches Wide. Hand rolled edge.

Top Fashion Art Scarves.

14 mm Twill Habutai 100% silk with hand rolled edges.
Designed in Canada, by Artist Larry Guterson
Digitally printed in vibrant colors on top silks.
Makes a unique personal gift for the savvy buyer.
The Spring Collection contain 25 exclusive designs
Approximately 72 inches ( 182.88 cm ) long by 15.5 inches ( 36.83 cm ) wide.
Care instruction tag with each scarf.

Item Description :

The Classic Angel, with a twist - spiritually inspired by the Black Madonna from Poland. When merging these themes, "miracles' happen, creating fashion that is a joy to wear.


For the past 35 years, Larry has developed techniques and works of Art, that are both innovative and unique, providing a three dimensional tableau, that captivate the viewer's attention.

Larry has created a remarkable transition into fashion, bringing all aspects of his art, into creating products that are both unique and modernly artistic, making each of his designs a must for fashion collectors. His trademark colors are enhanced by the computer, and offer a rare display that captures this light and colour internally, producing spectacular imagery on each of his designs.

To view more of Larry's Fine Art :
Please visit Larry Guterson / Facebook

Thank You for visiting Royal Silk Studio's on Etsy. 

 

12mm Chiffon Top Silk,Fashion Art Scarf,silk Chiffon. Approx 72x15.5 inches Wide. Hand rolled edge.

Top Fashion Art Scarves.

12 mm Chiffon 100% silk with hand rolled edges.
Designed in Canada, by Artist Larry Guterson
Digitally printed in vibrant colors on top silks.
Makes a unique personal gift for the savvy buyer.
The Spring Collection contain 25 exclusive designs
Approximately 72 inches ( 182.88 cm ) long by 15.5 inches ( 39.37 cm ) wide.
Care instruction tag with each scarf.

Item Description :

"This stunning, "zen -inspired" design blends cobalt, Prussian blue and a hint of
Cyan broken only by flowing white lines. These colors lift and enhance any complexion, bringing a vibrant glow to whoever dons this small piece of elegance.


For the past 35 years, Larry has developed techniques and works of Art, that are both innovative and unique, providing a three dimensional tableau, that captivate the viewer's attention.

Larry has created a remarkable transition into fashion, bringing all aspects of his art, into creating products that are both unique and modernly artistic, making each of his designs a must for fashion collectors. His trademark colors are enhanced by the computer, and offer a rare display that captures this light and colour internally, producing spectacular imagery on each of his designs.

To view more of Larry's Fine Art :
Please visit Larry Guterson / Facebook

 

12mm Chiffon Top Silk,Fashion Art Scarf,silk Chiffon. Approx 72x15.5 inches Wide. Hand rolled edge.

 Top Fashion Art Scarves.

12 mm Chiffon 100% silk with hand rolled edges.
Designed in Canada, by Artist Larry Guterson
Digitally printed in vibrant colors on top silks.
Makes a unique personal gift for the savvy buyer.
The Spring Collection contain 25 exclusive designs
Approximately 72 inches ( 182.88 cm ) long by 15.5 inches ( 39.37 cm ) wide.
Care instruction tag with each scarf.

Item Description :

"This stunning, "zen -inspired" design blends Grey and Black broken only by flowing white lines. These colors lift and enhance any complexion, bringing a vibrant glow to whoever dons this small piece of elegance.


For the past 35 years, Larry has developed techniques and works of Art, that are both innovative and unique, providing a three dimensional tableau, that captivate the viewer's attention.

Larry has created a remarkable transition into fashion, bringing all aspects of his art, into creating products that are both unique and modernly artistic, making each of his designs a must for fashion collectors. His trademark colors are enhanced by the computer, and offer a rare display that captures this light and colour internally, producing spectacular imagery on each of his designs.

To view more of Larry's Fine Art :
Please visit Larry Guterson / Facebook

Thank You for visiting Royal Silk Studio's on Etsy. 

 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  Encouraging you to stop in the shop and see the other fine art silk scarves available for sale.

 

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

Five Great Gifts To Give: Oh Heart, Be Still

Good Morning,

As Valentine's Day is right around the corner, I thought I would share five unique and handmade gifts in celebration of the occasion.


From: Moon River Vintiques

Heart Shaped Mirror, Vintage Rustic Wood Frame, Naturally Distressed Aged, Antique Crystal Prism, Lace Fabric Hanging, Valentine Gift

 Heart Shaped Mirror, Shabby Chic, Vintage Rustic Wood Frame, Naturally Distressed Aged, Antique Crystal Prism, Lace Fabric Hanging, Valentine Gift

Authentic vintage mirror with a shabby chic flare. Naturally aged, weathered wood frame is still solid and sturdy. Mirror has a few small aged imperfections.

Sweetly accented with authentic crystal prism (octagon with teardrop), sound studded rhinestone, and lace fabric hanger.
Frame is approximately 6 inches tall and 7 inches wide.
Prisms (measured together) hang approximately 2 1/4 inches below frame - prisms also have very slight imperfections due to their age but are in very good condition.

Lovely and unique Valentine's Day gift idea!

Thank you for visiting Moon River Vintiques on Etsy.

 

From: Paradise Findings 

Sword Necklace, Medieval SWORD And SCABBARD, Unique, Wonderful Detailing, Blood Droplet Dangle, USA Shipping, Not a Toy, Sharp

 Sword Necklace, Unique, Custom Made

A Medieval Sword with Scabbard necklace. This realistic sword has gorgeous detailing in the metal scabbard and sword, lovely design. The sword is held tight within it's scabbard with a friction fit. Being very active and lots of movement the sword could actually depart from the scarab, wearing as a decorative piece of jewelry the friction fit works nicely. I do have another option with chain attached to sword and scabbard (safety chain) both accented with the glass blood drop that dangles from the scabbard, nice eye catching effect.

Choice of the Blood Droplet Dangle...Added or Not Added
Note: (with no safety chain or dangle my scabbard is drilled so there will be the existing hole, will send with ring for you to add an addition or remove if not needed.)

The chain is a quality light gunmetal color, nice match to the sword pendant.

Sword and Scabbard pendant measures 4" by 1 1/8"
Chain measures 30". If wanting a Shorter Chain please leave message when checking out.

***By purchasing this item, buyer assumes responsibility to comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws & regulation; buyer expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Paradise Findings, for all claims resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase, ownership, sale of or use of this item.

 

From: River Luna

Moon Wolf Painting - Watercolor Illustration Art - Archival Print - Lunar Wolf Xavier

 This is an Archival Print of my original watercolor painting, "Lunar Wolf Xavier"
Xavier is a Lunar Wolf who runs with a wild heart and is guided by the moon.

Signed on the front
Available in 8"x10", 11"x14" and 16"x20"

My prints are high quality, archival and professionally printed with Epson pigment inks, which do not fade or yellow for 200 years. Printed on a heavy weight and beautifully textured paper, archival and acid free.

All art is safely packaged in a protective sleeve with sturdy backing to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition. Shipped through USPS first class mail with tracking and delivery confirmation. Large prints are safely rolled and shipped in a mailing tube. 

 

From: Voogs Art

Goddess photomontage art print hand painted Japanese koi tattoo flowers pastels aqua

 Geisha goddess photomontage art print Japanese koi tattoo and flowers. Exotic Japanese geisha serenely poised against a traditional Japanese pale green and pastel blossom artwork. Her fabulously hand coloured Voogs hand painted koi fish and flowers tattoo on her back, does she speak to you? She is part of my 'Goddess' collection, for the serene, sultry (and a bit exotic) Goddess within us all.

* This artwork also comes with no background, simplistic, striking and edgy.
Just let me know which print you would like on 'message to seller', with or without background at checkout.

Each photomontage is a collection of images. I begin by selecting images and by digitally altering, hand painting, creating new backgrounds, re construction, re modelling, erasing, layering, tinting, adding textures, adding special effects, watercolours and blending... enhanced and glorified to create a unique Voogs decoupage.

Voogs Art compositions range from edgy, bold and bright to vintage, nostalgic. Some are moody and thoughtful, some serene, enchanting, or alluring and evocative. Retro, funky or just plain fun!
All as individual as you are!

All Voogs Art artworks are signed and dated. They are professionally printed on Imported French fine art paper by Aches. 'Infinity Velin Museum quality Rag' Inkjet superior art paper, white with a fine texture, 250 gsm. 100% cotton fibre. Acid free, eco friendly, fade and deterioration resistant.

Sizes:- 8 by 10 inches
5 by 7 inches (by request)
11 by 13 inches (by request)

Custom orders are welcome. Price on application.

 

From: Memeskins

Worlds Okayest Boyfriend mug, funny mug 4M043C

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For UK and EU countries, Vat is added to product price. 

 

Thank you for stopping in and having a read.  A note to the reader, two of these items (Koi Tattoo and Mug are from Overseas shops, but will ship to the states.)

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

Featuring Artist: Sue's Arts

Good Morning,

Today's featured artist is Sue's Arts on etsy.

HAMSA, HAMSA, HAMSA, JUDAICA JEWELRY, HEBREW JEWELRY, HAMSA JEWELRY, EVIL EYE JEWELRY, CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME 

hair clip, hair pin, hair accessories, decorative hair pin, bridal hair pin, bridal hair clip - $14.00

Beautiful handmade and one of a kind hair clip.

You can buy one or save on both.

Perfect for any occasion and for any age.

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BOX

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTION

 

Glasses box/case/eyeglasse carrier - $10.00

 

Stunning glasses case in chocolate brown decorated with sparkly embellishment for added glamor.

Very attractive and unique one of a kind piece.

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

♥ LIVE LOVE LAUGH ♥ 

Bookmark, book mark, metal bookmark, Hamsa bookmark, mermaid bookmark, silver bookmark, crystal book mark - $10.00

Beautiful collection of custom made mermaid bookmarks to choose from.

Size about 81mmx22mm (about 31/8" in length)

SPECIAL REQUESTS ARE WELCOME

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BOX

CUSTOM ORDERS ALWAYS WELCOME

 

Opal studs, opal earrings, blue opal earrings, pink opal earrings, pink opal studs, silver studs, silver earrings, small studs, small opals - $25.00

Absolutely gorgeous, elegant and classy pink opal stud earrings.

Earrings are stamped 925 silver.

Approx size: 8mm.

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BOX

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

Synthetic opals are artificially made and although their structure is very similar to the structure of precious opals, their value is (from obvious reasons) much less than the value of the real “thing”.

Synthetic opals usually display a very distinctive snakeskin pattern and they show brighter colors than natural opals. The spots of color are larger but they interact with light in a very similar way to natural opals.

Lab Grown or Lab Created Opal are terms generally refer to polymer-impregnated opals, which are 70-90% silica (from which natural opal is formed) and 10-30% resin. Lab created opals exhibit fire play resembling the finest opal at a small fraction of the cost.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Suzan

Visit my SuesArts store for the complete collection of Hamsas, vintage style jewelry, home decor, personalized gifts and so much more.

 

Unisex Men's Silver Stainless Steel Red Turquoise Horn Pendant, horn charm necklace, horn necklace, good luck charm

- $26.00

Beautiful and unique Unisex Men's Silver Stainless Steel Red Turquoise Horn Pendant charm necklace.

Charm size approx 45mm x 18mm

Leather length is 18".

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BOX

Suzan ♥ 

Thank you for stoppping in and having a look.  Don't forget to check out the shop for more interesting and unique pieces from Sue's Arts.

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

 

 

 

 

 

The Art Abandonment Project: Create and Share Random Acts of Art

Good Morning,

Today we're going to do something a little different. Instead of sharing five items, artists can share their items, Guerrilla style.

I found this in my my Blog Feed, originally posted by The Brooklyn Bead Goddess, I wanted to share it with you as well, and perhaps inspire fellow artists to try it out.

You may also join a group on Facebook, link provided, to share your adventure if you would like.

The book is titled and may be found on Amazon:

The Art Abandonment Project:
Create and Share Random Acts of Art
By Michael deMeng and Andrea Matus deMeng

1. All you have to do is make a piece of art. (as simple or as elegant as you like) 

2. Write a little note on it explaining that it is a gift
Also mention that if the finder would like to share info about its fate they can contact you directly i.e. email. Then you can share the info with us if you are so inclined. Its not a bad idea to leave you're web address contact info…you never know…you might have created a new patron. 

3. Photograph what you're leaving behind 

4. Then leave it…walk away…run…try not to get caught. 

Then on Facebook share the location and photo of your gift with the rest of us. Here's the group address: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtAbandonment/
 
Keep your fingers crossed that someone lets us know what became of it. I doubt that everyone will take the time to inform the group. A few artists have already been contacted by the "finders".

The basic idea of this Facebook group is simple:

1. Create a piece of art
2. Photograph the art…preferably in the location it will be left.
3. (Optional) Leave a contact tag, so that the “finder” can get in touch with the “abandoneer” if they choose to..
4. Post the photograph on the Art Abandonment Facebook Group
5. Wait.  With any luck the “finder” will make contact.
6. If contacted by the “finders,” post the response on the Art Abandonment group page
7. Repeat.

I should mention that I do not belong to the facebook group, and do not intend to join. I thought this was a wonderful way to either promote yourself, or do something fun and different and bring a little joy to another.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  

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

Happy New Year 2016

Good Morning,

The Alchemists Vessel will be seeing some changes in the coming year, and we are very excited about them.

We have set up the shop on the Facebook page and will be offering new items as well as some favorites for one stop shopping in 2016.

One of our favorite suppliers will be closing their doors in February and we are in hope of stocking up before the end business for Blue Buddha Boutique.  If there is something you are interested in, a pattern, design or other product, please contact us at the shop or e-mail us and we'll try to get it before it's gone.

The shop on The CraftStar is the best place to see our full line of in stock items, and we will be adding more products as they become available. 

We love custom requests, questions, or if you'd just like to chat you may e-mail directly to: alchemistsvessel@gmail.com

Like, Find or Follow us on:

Facebook: The Alchemists Vessel
Twitter: Alix Alchemy
Pinterest Board: Jewelry By Alix

Thank you for stopping in and having a read.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish our family, friends, and fans, a Joyous and Prosperous New Year.

 

Pantone Color of The Year for 2016

Good Morning,

This morning's post is brief, as we introduce Pantone's Color of the Year for 2016, there are two.

Basically they are pastel pink and blue.  Nice, but not very designer friendly, unless you design for children under five.


Although there is a gemstone Rose Quartz that can be found occurring naturally as a very soft pastel pink, it can also be dyed to a uniform deeper color.  The Alchemists Vessel carries a limited selection of Rose Quartz Jewelry.

This bracelet has sold, but as example of the very soft pink color of the natural stone.

Or you can always go with good old pink.

Precious Time Chainmaille Watch

Pastel Blue is a bit harder, about as close as the artist can get to it is Turquoise, or Blue Lace Agate, light blue Czech Glass beads in colors like "aqua" or "ice blue".

Blue Lace Agate Sterling Silver Earrings

2016, is going to make for interesting color combination and jewelry design.

In hope you have enjoyed this brief look at next year's favorite colors.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  Don't forget to stop  by the shop and see what is available.   Looking forward to serving you this year and next.

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

Finding your Target Market

Good Morning,

This morning I wanted to share some wonderful tips from another blog post on finding your Target and Niche Markets.  I have left out the personal story that accompanied the original post and have tried to leave it at just the tips.  Links are also included.  Originally posted by Brenda Lavell in August 2013, it has just been re-posted or circulated on Etsy as of last week. I hope you will find the information useful.

The Difference Between Target and Niche Markets

Target market is a group of potential customers who share characteristics related to your product. For instance, “knitters” could be my target market.

Niche market further defines a target market. For instance, “beginning female knitters who love Etsy, ages 20 to 35, living in New England” is more defined.

When you define and understand your niche market, you can target your marketing efforts to that group of people.

Narrowing Your Niche Market

Further defining your niche market is crucial to finding your actual ideal customers — those who will become true fans for your business and products. A true fan wants to hear everything about your business, including sales, tutorials, and new product launches.
Posting product links 24/7 to thousands of non-targeted social media followers is unfocused and not likely to attract very many buyers. However, offering Coupon Codes for your mailing list of ideal customers is targeted and very likely to result in many sales.
I don’t need to tell you that promoting your business all day long is exhausting — it’s a lot of work for little return. Promoting is about me me me — your products. Marketing is about you — your customers’ needs and problems. When you know who those customers are, you know or can more accurately guess their needs.

How to Find Your Ideal Customer(s)

A target market is a group of characteristics, not a person. You can personalize your target market by creating your very own ideal customer, a fictional character with individual, human characteristics — a true fan that  you make up on paper or just in your head.

Then, instead of marketing to a group of people, you market to just one person, your true fan.

Get the Ideal Customer Worksheet

To create this ideal person, you need to dive deep into this persona’s psyche. There really is no right answer to who this person is, as long as your creation makes sense (for example, “a super modern fashionista who doesn’t knit” does not make sense for my yarn shop). Use this target market worksheet template to help you create your own ideal customer.

Once you’ve created your ideal person to market to, make sure you truly understand your customer’s needs and problems. How do your products fulfill and solve both? Your marketing should successfully connect your ideal customer’s problems with your products.

Engaging With Your Ideal Customer(s)

Write everything specifically to your ideal customer, from product descriptions to blog posts to emails. Use your customer’s perspective and address his/her needs and problems in your own voice.

Let’s work through an example:

Jewelry is a huge category on Etsy. Jewelry lovers have different needs (for example, metal sensitivities) and problems (for example, the perfect earrings for a special date).

How do you connect with your ideal customer who is a true fan of your particular style and construction of earrings, while addressing both her needs and problems?

1. First, make sure your photos are truly stunning, and that your text and keywords are specifically written to your customer from his/her perspective, using your authentic voice. Success Tips: Read these photography pointers and How to Write Enticing Item Descriptions.
   
   
2. How do your policies and About page measure up? Make sure both are also primed for your ideal customer. Success Tips: Read Creating Policies That Work and Tips for Your Shop’s About Page.
   
   
3. Write blog or other social media posts that engage (about how you problem-solve, behind-the-scenes glimpses, etc.), with keywords specific to your customer and links to your products. Success Tip: Read these social media tips.
   
   
4. Use your mailing list to draw people back to those blog posts as well as to your products directly.
   
   
5. Balance links to your products with valuable content.

When your potential customer turns into a real customer, start building actual relationships. Learn about their interests and needs by talking with them via your Facebook business page or at craft shows. You’ll be able to further refine your niche market while turning one-off customers into repeat buyers.

I thought there was a “trick” to finding your target market, then learned that finding my target market is just a process. Defining my ideal customer was key, as well as effectively engaging via social media.

You can find your own target market by creating and engaging with your ideal customer — I’d love to hear your insights and questions in comments.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

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

STOREWIDE SALE 40% OFF, USE COUPON CODE TCS40

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, 
Thank you for looking at the shop of Myeuropeantouch
I do ship International, please inquire. Any overcharged shipping will always be reimbursed via paypal

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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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: Halloween II 2015

Good Morning,

Halloween is right around the corner, and on a Saturday night.  What better time to get the house in spooky order and entertain those ghosts and ghouls that haunt your neighborhood.

This morning's gift ideas come from five unique shops on The CraftStar.

From: Classy Glassy

Halloween Drink Up Witches Wine Glass

Hand painted Drink Up Witches! wine glass with witches hat perfect for Halloween!

20 oz high quality wine glass

All glassware is hand painted by me with special paint made for glass and over cured.  Hand washing is recommended for long lasting beauty.


From: Designs by Tiffany

Zombie Halloween Wreath

20 inch grapevine wreath painted black and adorned with black and red. Spooky zombie and black widow spider. A unique decoration for your home this Halloween!


From: Handmade In Chico

Harvest Moon Glass Dome Pendant Full Moon Halloween Jewelry

 Harvest Moon Glass Tile Pendant 

Each pendant is made up of a laser printed image placed under a glass dome in a Silver Tone, Bronze or Copper bezel.
Size: Round 1 inch (25mm)
Chain Length: 18 inch link chain with lobster clasp (finish will match bezel option).

Each is packaged in a lovely organza bag ready to gift.

Custom orders and wholesale welcome!

These pendants are not water proof and are small. They are not suitable for small children so please use caution.


From:  Warmth

Halloween Decoration Sconce Felted Mice Ghost Fall Scene

 This miniature mouse scene is built within a wooden sconce handmade of 3/8" wood. It is 9" in height, 4" wide and 4" deep. It can be set on a shelf or hung from a peg. The second photo shows the whole in the top for hanging. The scene is Halloween Night and Mama and Child Mouse are Trick or Treating. Mama is dressed in a black plaid outfit with orange pumpkins on it. Baby is dressed as a Ghost. Mama carries Black Jack-o-Lantern bag with lollypops and the Baby carries a teenie tiny handmade strawbasket with candy corn on it. They are accompanied by their faithful black cat Minerva. The background is complete with spooky black wooden tree, a miniature cornstalk, a black picket fence and circling sparkly ghosts. In the foreground sits a handmade miniature jack-o-lantern. This is a ooak miniature scene. The back is signed and dated by the artist. Destined to be a collector's item for sure.

 

From: Heffernan's Little Craft Shop

Halloween Soap - Colorful Ghost Soap -Vanilla scented

 These soaps are so cute and colorful!! They are mini ghost. Size: 2.4" x 2.3" x 0.83" The soap is white with glitter. The soap is 1.5 ounces. These are the perfect size for a little person. They make great treats This is a great gift!!! The soap will come wrapped and tied with colored ribbons. All soaps are made to order. If you would like different colors please let me know. This listing is for 2 soaps and that is a total of 3 ounces.

 

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