Holiday Shop Guide II 2016

Good Afternoon,

Today I would like share another Handmade Holiday Shop Guide, this time the shops are from The CraftStar.

NOTE: There is no membership fee or sign up required for shoppers.

A nice alternative to etsy, every shop is unique and different, offering a variety of handmade good and supplies.

Some of my favorite shops may be found below.

Steampunk Beadery

50% off with coupon code AC50! Your home for Handmade Classic and Steampunk Jewelry.Each piece is unique and Hand Crafted.Steampunk Beadery showcases a One of a Kind romantic twist to Steampunk style,and also features many of your Classic Hand Crafted favorites. I am always thrilled to do custom work as well, feel free to send me a message if you have something in mind that is not featured. Thank you for spending your valuable time in my shop! 


Rock Hound Soap 

Rock Hound Soap offers handcrafted soaps inspired by nature. All soaps are handmade to order. This allows for my customers to make customization's and choose their own fragrance from 70 choices! 


Whispering Woods 

Welcome to Whispering Woods where we make handcrafted treasures that are unique and different. Preserving them into something that will last a life time. Custom orders are welcome. From using native woods and exotic woods for my wands and log boxes to handmade business card holders and my new line of custom made pens. I turn or carve each piece into a handcrafted treasure of beauty and mystique. Use only reclaimed wood gathered locally. No live trees are harmed, only what nature gives me to use. 


Annes Knits

I enjoy making scarves and shawls and hope you see something that you like. I will also make custom items. 50% from all sales goes to local animal rescues in Tucson. 


Noveena

 
I beadweave with seed beads for the sake of my sanity .....:) 


Thank you for stopping in and having a look. Encouraging you to stop by the shops and see what's on the virtual shelves.

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

Five Great Gifts For Giving - List J 2016

Good Morning,

Today and every Tuesday, we list five unique gifts from five unique shops around the web or your favorite Shopping sites.  Today's list comes from the neat folks of Etsy.

From: Sue's Arts
 

Hamsa Wall Hang Charm, Hanging Hamsa wall charm, hamsa, wall hamsa, home decor, wall decor, evil eye charm, house gift, home gift

Beautiful, unique and one of a kind all handmade hanging wall Hamsa.

Made out of stone.

Approx size:

Fish: 1" x 21/2"
Hamsa: 5" x 3"
Total length: 83/4"

The Hamsa as a home or business decor piece hung on a wall is a very common ornament in many Middle Eastern countries.

The Hamsa is believed to protect and shield against the evil eye and the envious eye of strangers.

It is also believed to create positive energy, happiness, prosperity and good health which makes it the perfect gift idea..

The Hamsa is a symbol that has been around for thousands of years with its many names Hamsa, Hamsa Hand (Arabic), Chamsa, Hand of God, Hand of Fatima, Hand of Miriam, Hamesh Hand (Hebrew) to name just a few - the meaning is for the most part the same, the five digits of the human hand protecting the user.

To a certain extent folklore and superstition are behind the Hamsa's popularity and for the most part it has nothing to do with the official Jewish religion.

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG

CUSTOM ORDERS ALWAYS WELCOME

FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Thank you,

Suzan

 

From: Jackie Guttuso Designs

Cat art print, Archival 8 x 10" Print of acrylic cat painting, Cat decor, Black cat, Whimsical cat art collage, Whimsical bird, Funny bird

Cat art print, Archival 8 x 10" Print of acrylic cat painting, Cat decor, Black cat, Whimsical cat art collage, Whimsical bird, Funny bird

This whimsical 8 x 10" cat and bird art print is an archival reproduction of my original acrylic collage titled "Herman gets his feet wet. (But Stanley comes prepared)"

I printed it on archival Epson Velvet Fine Art paper using archival inks.
The paper is 100% cotton fiber and is textured matte.

It has a small white border that can be trimmed if you'd like. Please indicate in "note to seller" when ordering. The image measures 8 x 10" without the border. The paper is 8 1/2 x 11".

I left it unframed and unmatted so you can match colors to your decor, but you can get an idea of what it might look like matted and framed by viewing the photos above.

 

From: Bonelab

Dwarf Lionfish Kit

The ethereal lines and motion of the venomous dwarf lionfish are recreated in this 1:1 scale model kit. Produced in strong, flexible white plastic, Bonelab kits come precut in sheets - just punch out the pieces and assemble the model like a puzzle using the included instructions. The model comes with a clear plastic stand for mounting. No glue or special tools required for assembly.

aprox. 7x6x7" / 18x15x18cm assembled

 

From: The Alchemists Vessel

Dragonscale Bracelet Gargoyle Tower Aluminum Chain Maille Jewelry

Walk the lonely gables of the castle's roof and pet the gargoyles wearing this gorgeous and sensuous bracelet. No Princess in Training or Damsel Not So In Distress should be without at least one lovely chain maille item in her jewelry box. Light weight, and fun to wear this beautiful bracelet is the perfect accent for your favorite outfit. Looks great with the Tailored Business Suit or that cute Little Black Dress for date night, pair with your favorite pair of jeans for a casual yet colorful statement.

Terrific for Fantasy Film or Event attire, SCA, LARP, Stage, or Screen Costume needs.

Love this pattern, want it in different colors? We can do that. Contact the shop with your design idea today and let us create that special piece just for you. See our selection of Ready To Wear pieces in the shop, perhaps we have your favorite combination already.

Crafted from 18g Natural and Anodized jewelry grade aluminum, this piece is almost weightless and fun to wear. Finished with a matching Slide Clasp. Purple and iridescent Gunmetal rings play peek-a-boo beneath lovely high sheen natural (silver) aluminum rings.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Ask us about multi-item and wholesale discounts.

 

From: Mister Scribbles

Writing Journal, Journal, I knew who I was this Morning ,spiral notebook, Alice in Wonderland, Notebook, gift, Alice, Sketchbook, Quote, 

A perfect gift for Alice in Wonderland Fans, writers, doodlers, and just everyday notes and Scribbles!

WHAT'S INCLUDED
One "I knew who I was this morning but I've changed a few times since then" Notebook with Lined or Blank Pages

* If you would like a name at the bottom, Please put name for personalization on journal in "Message to Seller" at checkout!

JUST THE FACTS
* Hand Made
* Journal is 5.5" W x 8.5" L
* Listing is for Journal Only. Pencils NOT included.
* 50 sheets (100 front and back) of 24lb paper
* Cover is made from heavy weight card stock
* Back is a thicker sturdy chipboard
* Double wire spiral bound
* Can be personalized, JUST ASK! (bottom front cover)
* Only front cover can be printed

Want to double your pages? You can add that here.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/221778588/double-your-pages-in-one-notebook

Monitor colors can vary, paper colors should be close to the appearance on your screen but may vary slightly depending on your monitor settings.

Every Journal is handmade so slight imperfections can occur, further making your gift a unique one.

Also check out our pencil sets (Not Included), a great addition to your notebook Journal. Listing is for JOURNAL ONLY!

 

 

Thank you for taking a moment to stop in and have a look.  We encourage you to click through to these shops and see what else they have on the shelves. 

 

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

Five Great Gifts For Giving: List I 2016

Good Morning,

Today I would like to share five unique gift ideas from five unique shops.


From: Bracken Designs

Two Dragon Large Copper Ring with Amber and Silver Accents

The gods only go with you if you put yourself in their path. And that takes courage. ((Mary Stewart, The Crystal Cave)

This large saddle-style ring is an attention getter.

One of my favorite books as a child was "The Crystal Cave" by Mary Stewart.  The design of this ring was inspired by the part where young Merlin has a vision of the two dragons battling for power.

I added a bezel set Amber stone in the center and two fine silver embellishments at the tail of each dragon.

The band has my maker's mark and a leaf imprint in sterling silver.

The band on this ring is a smidge over 3/8ths of an inch wide.  That's very important when it comes to sizing because most people "size" their fingers for rings with very slender bands.  The part of your finger between the knuckle and the bottom of your finger is fattier than where narrow rings rest.  So please have THAT part of your finger measured for size.

The interior measurement of this ring is approximately size 9 and it JUST fits on my finger that is a size 8.

The ring cannot be sized up or down.


From: Lost Apostle

Wolf Skull Necklace with Tribal Design - Bronze, on Leather

 My Wolf Skull. Got teeth?

It is with a broad smile and no small flourish that I present my newest skull, the Gray Wolf. I've loved the wolf for as long as I can remember and it was no small feat to do this incredible creature the justice I felt it deserves. This wolf skull is meticulously detailed right down to its infamous teeth in those powerful jaws, and from every angle it looks stunning. The top of the skull is detailed with a Lost Apostle tribal motif to add to the strength and individualism of this piece, and I think it really adds to the spirit of the skull.

It measures 35mm from its canines to the back of the skull, 18mm wide across the eye orbits and about 20mm from the base of the jaw to the top of the skull. It's a fantastic size for, quite honestly, an awesome pendant. This skull is hung on approximately 1 meter of the finest Spanish brown leather, and also come with an all-original Lost Apostle bronze clasp. To see this clasp in action, please follow the link below.

Completely hand carved, this skull was then cast in the finest jewelers bronze. A patina was then applied to bring out all the fine detailing covering the skull and finally it was carefully polished to bring out the warmth and lustre of the bronze. As with all our jewelry, there's no need to worry about it tarnishing as all our pieces are protected to maintain the shine.


Cute this Wolf Skull definitely ain't.

 

From: Marty Magic

Bat Ear Cuff Silver Bat Ear Wrap Silver Ear Cuff Bat Jewelry Bat Earring Bat Wings Bat Charm Non Pierced Earring Non Pierced Earcuff Gothic

This solid sterling silver Bat Ear Cuff clings to the edge of your ear. It fits both right and left ears equally well. (diamond not included.)

Our ear cuffs require no piercings. Starting near the top of the ear, slide the ear cuff down along the edge of the ear's cartilage. You may gently open or close the opening of the ear cuff to accommodate the thickness of your ear.

This item usually ships the same or next business day.
All Marty Magic Jewelry is packaged in a beautiful purple box, embossed with the gold foil Marty Magic dragon logo. Perfect for any occasion!

*This is the genuine Bat Ear Cuff, designed by Marty Magic in Santa Cruz, California and made in the U.S.A. 

 

 

From: Sues Arts

evil eye beaded Hamsa bracelet, hamsa bracelet, evil eye bracelet, hamsa charm bracelet, evil eye charm, evil eye charm bracelet

Beautiful handmade beaded memory wire bracelet.

Created with glass beads.

If you wish to add Hamsa hand or eye please let me know.

For those of you who are not familiar with the "Bad Eye" emblem, well, it’s a symbol that’s been around for thousands of years and is believed to protect and shield against the evil eye, generate positive energy, provide good fortune, health, prosperity and happiness.

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BOX

Suzan ♥

 

From: Meluseena

Cosmic Cat 8X8 print | Comet art moon cat art and smiling Moon illustration - children art print by Meluseena -- 8X8

This is the only way to orbit the sun in style...

☆

Every stylish nursery needs a bit of whimsy - with comet cat and the moon, you can bring in some old-timey illustration with a lot of contemporary flair!

About this Print:
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Produced for Meluseena by a small Texas-based archival studio, each print is made with individual care. The results are awesome, long-lasting prints with saturated colours and a soft matte finish.
No run-of-the-mill posters - this is an art item!

By purchasing this print you support not only my small two-person studio, but the network of indie creatives that help bring my Meluseena artworks to life!

✿ Print area: 8X8 inches (20.3 X 20.3 cm)
✿ Canon Lucia inks
✿ Heavyweight paper (230 g/m²)
✿ White border outside print area for framing
✿ Ships from the USA to worldwide.

 

 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

 

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

 

 

Featured Artist: Skylark Chainmaille

Good Morning,

Today's featured artist is Skylark Chainmaille.

Elisa says: 
Custom jewelry and accessories - stainless steel bracelets, shiny silver necklaces, police support key-chains... the options are endless. Each item is handcrafted just outside Denver, CO. Need something special for your special someone? Color, length, material... just ask. Everything can be customized to your taste and needs.
Thanks for checking out my shop, and please don't hesitate to be in touch with any questions at all! 

Shiny Stainless Steel Bracelet - Chunky, Solid and Substantial - Solid Stainless Steel - High Polish

Solid high-shine stainless steel rings and links make this bracelet stand out. It's sturdy (steel!) and beautiful (shiny!) and works with everything from a t-shirt and jeans to a suit. It's simple and elegant, and will catch folks' eye.

The donuts are solid pieces, and the links are hand woven, one at a time. It's elegant yet tough.

Stainless steel won't discolor, rust or tarnish, and can be worn anywhere (you'll probably have to take it off to go through airport security)... I wash dishes, swim and shower in mine! Buy it and wear the heck out of it. It's made to last. Don't keep this one in a drawer!

This bracelet feels great. It has presence and some weight but isn't heavy - you know you're wearing it but it's not going to have you scraping your knuckles on the ground. It's great for the fiddler too - spinning the rings is VERY satisfying.

Buy it for your mom, buy it for your sister, buy it for your best friend. Heck - buy it for yourself. It's a shop favorite!

If there's something else you're looking for - a different color, length, or material (sterling silver, titanium or gold) - just ask... I'm happy to create a custom order that will be something you will love wearing every day.

Black and Stainless Steel Bracelet - Vertebrae Chainmaille Weave - Great gift for him!

 

Black anodized aluminum and steel make for a masculine profile of this vertebrae weave.

Great for him or her - anyone looking for something solid, lightweight, and versatile.

Wear it to work. Wear it to dinner. Wear it to the farmers' market. Wear it to your kid's baseball game. Wear it to the pool. Wear it in the pool! The possibilities are endless.

If there's something else you're looking for - a different color, length, or material (sterling silver, titanium or gold) - just ask... I'm happy to create a custom order that will be something you will love wearing every day.

 

Pumpkin Halloween Necklace - Chainmaille Orange Pumpkin - Great for kids!

 Tiny pumpkin! This little guy is great for kids, or the kid at heart. Made with aluminum links, it's lightweight and vibrant. It's a fun nod to fall and Halloween.

Made one link at a time, this little guy will be something you look forward to wearing every October.

Color option is for the lanyard only. All (or these) pumpkins are orange and green.

If there's something else you're looking for - a different color, length, or material (sterling silver, titanium or gold) - just ask... I'm happy to create a custom order that will be something you will love wearing every day.

 

Police Support Bracelet - Thin Blue Line Series - Chunky 2-in-2-in-4 Chainmaille Bracelet - Blue and Silver

Chunky bright silver and blue bracelet, perfect for any wear. A great way to show your love for someone in uniform. Made with stainless and bright blue aluminum links.

Show your support for our men and women in blue with this understated design. 10% of the sale of all Thin Blue Line items go to support the families of fallen officers. You can find the full line here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SkylarkChainmaille?section_id=12762962

All bracelets can be made-to-order at longer lengths to wear as a necklace.

If there's something else you're looking for - a different color, length, or material (sterling silver, titanium or gold) - just ask... I'm happy to create a custom order that will be something you will love wearing every day.

 

Thin Blue Line Bracelet - Police Support Jewelry - Blue and Stainless Steel Byzantine Chainmaille Weave

 This is my go-to everyday bracelet. It's shiny but not too much bling, sturdy but not too masculine. I love the feel of it - it's the reason I got into making jewelry... to make this perfect bracelet. It's byzantine weave chainmaille made with medium-gauge round stock stainless steel and anodized aluminum links.

Show your support for our men and women in blue with this understated design. 10% of the sale of all Thin Blue Line items go to support the families of fallen officers. You can find the full line here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SkylarkChainmaille?section_id=12762962

All bracelets can be made-to-order at longer lengths to wear as a necklace.

If there's something else you're looking for - a different color, length, or material (sterling silver, titanium or gold) - just ask... I'm happy to create a custom order that will be something you will love wearing every day.

 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  In hope you will click through and see what else is on the virtual shelves.

 

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

Preparing For The Holidays

Good Morning,

It's the most wonderful time of the year.  The Holidays are upon us, Halloween is right around the corner, and for the handmade artist that is the cue to begin counting, organizing and producing items for sale.  Many artists tend to panic a little bit about this time of year.  Here are some tips for handling the holiday rush.

Inventory: What's in yours?

Time to do a little counting, or if you keep an inventory in quick books or other program, now is the time to go through it.  Check your items against your paperwork.  Check your pricing and make sure you have all those pretty things listed in your shop.

Do you have an on line shop? (Is that a silly question?)

Now is the time to go through every item in your shop, physical or otherwise.  Check for broken items and repair or replace them.  Are you sure you have everything that you have listed in your shop?  Take the time to check.  Did you sell a piece off line and forget to delete or deactivate the listing?  While your checking your shop look for those things, too.


Have you made new items?

Make sure the new items have a prominent position in your shop.  Make them the featured item, or be sure that they appear somewhere on the front page of your online store.
 
Do you need to make items?

Inventory looking a little thin?  Sold several pieces lately? You guessed it, now is the time to make something new.  Go through those loose bits and baubles, surely there is something you can create to fill out those virtual shelves.

Do you have the things you need to make items?

Those loose bits and baubles don't quite add up to a piece?  Make a list of only those things you think you will need to complete the piece or project.   It is very easy to over buy.  I know I can't walk into an art supply store without dreaming of uses for everything I see, but I only need clasps, so I get clasps.

Do you have packaging?

Do you have boxes, bags, filler, or envelopes?  No?  Well go get them.  Remember places like The UPS Store will charge you for the packing material as well, and the $3.50 you charged for shipping will not cover the cost of purchasing the boxes and things at your choice of mail service providers.

Do you offer gift boxes or wrapping with purchase?

You do?  Do your listings or shop state this is an option?  Sometimes a sale is made or broken because the customer is in a hurry and doesn't want to (or isn't very accomplished) at wrapping packages.  Think about creating a listing for Gift Wrapping the item when purchased. A small fee is acceptable for the service and you might be surprised that offering a small convenience will bring you a sale.

Do you have a tip or trick for getting ready for the holiday season?  Feel free to share it in the comments.

Thank you for stopping in and having a read.  In hope this will be helpful.

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

How To Get Seious About Your Business

Good Morning,

This morning while checking my own on line sites and shops I came across this post on Etsy.  I used the copy and paste method to post it in its entirety, including links.  It's a short read, but very informative.  I think these things apply to any and everyone that has a hobby or career business in mind.

Story by Audrey Manning

Published on Jan 21, 2015 in Seller Handbook

Melanie Ann Green remembers clearly the moment when her hobby turned into a career. “I was sitting in the car with my dad talking about my ‘silly hobby’ when I realized that running my own creative business was what I wanted to do full time, and that nothing was going to stop me,” the Scarborough, England-based entrepreneur explains. Until that point, neither Melanie nor her father had considered her needle-felted bird shop, The Felt Menagerie, something that could become an actual job.
Eager to get started, she headed home to write out a five-year business plan. With that initial plan as her guiding vision, she started plotting out the steps required to reach her goals one at a time. Now, five years after that fateful conversation, Melanie’s shop has over 2,000 sales. She quit her day job at a local bookstore back in 2011, and hasn’t looked back since.
Taking your shop to the next level comes down to practically and emotionally preparing yourself for success. While the motivation to improve your shop must come from within, the following steps can help you create moments you’ll later look back on as critical turning points in your business’s growth.

1. Create a Designated Workspace

By devoting a physical space to your work, you give your creativity a home. “My first step in moving from a hobby to a business was carving out a permanent physical space to work,” says Tanya Duncan of Waldorf, Maryland-based quilt shop Spool and Thimble. Think outside the box and use your imagination to create a functional workspace where you can leave in-progress projects out until they are complete. While it may not be possible to dedicate a full room to your business, you can claim a nook of your own in the form of a desk, corner, re-purposed closet or garage.

You will do your best work in a space that’s not only functional, but also visually inspiring. 

When finding storage and organization solutions, be mindful of how things look and feel. If you’re happy with how your space looks, you’re more likely to show it off proudly on your About page and in person. “Treating my business as deserving of a physical presence enables me to bring clients into a professional-looking home studio, albeit one that has a dollhouse in the corner and crayons on the floor,” Tanya explains.

2. Creatively Visualize Your Own Success

We all think we want to be successful. But what does success really mean? If you had it, what would it look like? Would it mean reaching a set number of sales? Having your product featured on your favorite blog? Becoming an entrepreneurial role model for your kids?

Take a few moments to jot down the images (and words) that come to mind when you think about success. Meditate on these words and images until they form a clear picture. Next, imagine yourself experiencing this success. How would you feel — proud and prepared, surprised or possibly scared and overwhelmed? By creatively visualizing what being successful would look and feel like, you can then start putting together a plan for getting there.

3. Face Your Fears Head-On

If you find it difficult to picture your own success, fear could be getting in your way.  Some examples of common success blockers include fear of failure, fear of being judged by others, perfectionism and fear of success itself. Maybe you worry that true success would bring on a larger volume of orders than you could physically handle, cost you precious time with your loved ones or have a negative impact on your creativity. Whatever the fear, try to recognize it and acknowledge the role it’s playing in your business.

“Become a student of yourself,” suggests Heidi Ahmed, owner of the Columbus, Ohio watercolor shop Lost in Reverie. Heidi speaks from experience; she’s well aware of the role anxiety and fear can play in a shop’s growth. In the past, when people would ask Heidi about her shop, she would nervously start listing all the things she was accomplishing. She later realized this was her attempt to prove her business’s legitimacy not only to others, but to herself. “I came to dread the question, ‘What do you do?’ because the truth was that I was ashamed of my business,” Heidi admits. It was only when she faced her insecurities head-on that her confidence started to grow.

4. Develop a Business Plan

Laura Mays of Quincy, Illinois-based wedding invitation shop Lama Works credits her entry in a small-business competition as her real turnaround moment. “During the competition, we sat down with mentors and created a business plan — something I had never considered doing before,” Laura explains. “It made me put down on paper who I was, what I did and where I wanted to go in the future.”

The competition granted her second-place recognition and increased confidence. “It made me feel like a business, not just a hobby,” she says of the win. From then on, when people asked Laura what she did, she swapped saying, “Oh, I just make invitations,” for, “I own a wedding invitation business.” Check out How to Write a Creative Business Plan in Under an Hour for tips on getting started with a plan of your own.

5. Set Actionable Goals for Your Business

Once you have a grasp on what success looks like to you, the next step is to break it down into smaller, achievable goals. From there you can turn each goal into a series of tangible steps that you’ll tackle one by one. For example, if you want to introduce a new spring product line, you must find the time to create it. Instead of just thinking about it, carve out distinct time in your schedule to devote to product development and production.

While completing each smaller step, imagine yourself achieving your larger goals as a result. “I started seeing more success in my shop when I began setting specific goals and visualizing myself reaching them,” says Ontario resident Ann Turner, owner of the beach-themed jewelry shop Nautically Inspired.

While we’ve all heard stories of accidental success, most success stories require vision and planning in addition to hard work and drive. “You need the fire in your belly to take your shop to the next level,” says Stephanie Maslow-Blackman of New York jewelry shop Metalicious. “It’s up to you to make things happen.”

Was there a moment in your shop’s development when you decided to take things up a notch? Share your turning point in the comments below.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look

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

 

Alternatives To The Big Orange E

Good Morning,

The blog ring this round is featuring The Alchemists Vessel, so I thought it would be fun to offer alternatives to shopping at the Big Orange E (etsy).

If you are looking for unique gifts, handmade or eclectic items that cannot be found in a store  you might want to try 

The CraftStar

When you first arrive you will be greeted by a cover page, you can scroll down and check out unique shops, videos, and more.  There is no account necessary, you may sign up for the newsletter, read their blog or simply do a little Windows shopping.  You may also find The Alchemists Vessel shop there as well.

Handmade Artists

If you prefer an intimate shopping experience, try Handmade Artists.  Just as the title implies, this site is dedicated to all things handmade, art, painting, woodworking, glass-work and of course jewelry.   You may also find The Alchemists Vessel shop on site.

If you would like to shop without clicking through, signing up or in and being taken to another window, we have a neat trick.  From the blog click the tab "Shop Square Market" and you will find a shop right here on the blog.  Pick an item and use the Shopping Basket icon to check out. One stop, shopping is done.

So you're addicted to Etsy?  We're going to help with an intervention.  The sites above are easily navigated, friendly, intimate and offer genuine handmade items from the hands of the Shop owner.  Surf through the sea of garbage from China on Etsy, you won't find the personal touch that is so important when shopping for a gift that The CraftStar or Handmade Artists  can offer you.  Many of these shops offer custom design and will work with you to make you the perfect piece.  Why go for the same old boring Department Store shelves when you can be the envy of the party with handmade items that please the eye, delight the heart and amaze the brain.

You may find, follow, like and shop with the Alchemists Vessel at any of the links below or the handy icons on the sidebar menus will whisk you away to the site of choice.

Twitter
Facebook
Official Website ( you may shop there as well)
Handmade Artists
The CraftStar

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

Where on The Web Are We?

Good Morning,

Monday is here and I thought it would be a good idea to offer a reprized and refreshed list of links to find, follow and friend The Alchemists Vessel and various entities thereof.  

We have Fan pages of Facebook for all of our shops and the divisions of the shop.

The Alchemists Vessel

Blackbird Metalworks - A division of the Alchemists Vessel specializing in vintage and handmade fine jewelry design and repair.

Tools of Magic - Metaphysical Supplies, Jewelry, Readings and More

Little Shop of Artists - Our Physical Loaction to Shop with us.  
Located: 6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B, Boise Idaho.

You may also find us at our Official Websites

The Alchemists Vessel
Little Shop of Artists

You can find us on Social Media Sites and Shopping Groups

Twitter - you may follow AlixAlchemy
Rebelmouse

On-line Shopping:

Etsy Shop: The Alchemists Vessel
Handmade Artists Shop: The Alchemists Vessel
The CraftStar Shop: The Alchemists Vessel

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  We hope we have inspired or encouraged you to click any of the links above and visit us.  We are only successful with your support.

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

Featured Artist - Little Shop of Artists

Good Morning,

Today I would like to take a moment and talk about Little Shop of Artists.

Little Shop of Artists is a brand new business now open in Boise, Idaho.  

We offer a brick and mortar location to showcase local crafts men and women and the beautiful items they create.  Everything in the store is created locally and we currently have a variety of jewelry, hand knitted/crocheted items along with some photography perfect for a home or office setting.  All items are great for any gift giving occasion.  

Shop Exterior

 We offer daily demonstrations and have class space available for those wanting to teach and also learn.  

Satin Weave Crystal Bracelet, Class Example

Local Artists, Artisans, Crafts-people of all types we are looking for you!  Monthly rental fee applies, Artists keep all Sales Money.  Services include local advertising, business cards, and other amenities.

 We still have space available for artists to display their items so make sure you contact us for information. Sunday, September 29th we will be holding an other open house, so come by and check us out and if you are an artist bring your questions and a sample of your work! 

Currently on Display

We are located: 
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 794-8317

Behind A-1 Video Game Exchange in the lot.

Thursday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

During the months of October through December we will be extending our hours to serve your Holiday Shopping needs. 

Local Artisans currently on display in the shop
Shelly Moody of:
The Muddfip Photographer
Green Witch Handmades

Sarah Shannon of:
Wire Witchery
or find Sarah's lovely work at her Etsy Shop

Alixandra Browning of:
The Alchemists Vessel
Blackbird Metal Works
Arachknits (A division of The Alchemists Vessel)

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Thank you stopping by and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day and encourages you to visit the links, or stop by the shop and say Hello, we'd love to see you.