Shop Small Business Saturday Nov 30, 2013

Good Morning,

Tomorrow is Shop Small Business Saturday,  The Alchemists Vessel is pleased and very excited to participate in this year's event.

SHOP SMALL WITH
Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B (Middle Building)
Boise, ID 83704

We are the second building in the lot, located between Bob's Bicycles and Jerry's State Court Cafe, in the lot with A-1 Video Game Exchange (Their building is in the foreground).  Just West of Liberty on Fairview Avenue, take a left into the lot or just East of N. Cole Road on Fairview, take a right into the lot.  Taco Veloz has great Mexican Food, too!

Shop Small Business Saturday is a great way to get to know those wonderful independent shops that depend on you for their livelihood.  Take a moment from the crowds and stress of those nasty department stores and step into the calm and quiet of Small Business Shopping.  Cozy, comfortable and ready to cater to your gift-giving needs.

PARTICIPATING  VENDORS:

Wire Witchery
Blackbird Metalworks
The Alchemists Vessel 
Photography by Elton Nesselrodt
Arachknits (limited selection of hand knit items)

 

 

LINKS:

Little Shop of Artists

Facebook

Official Website

The Alchemists Vessel

Facebook

Official Website

Etsy

Handmade Artists

I think that is enough pictorial pleading for participation.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

Happy Thanksgiving

Good Morning,

Wednesday Wonders

Good Morning,

Today the blog is brief, as my relatives are here for the holiday.

Jewelry Class is a blast.  Two and an half of hours of fun and creativity.  Class is held every Saturday from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m., the goal, to go home with a completed project.  Here we see a sample of some of the jewelry-making supplies / demonstration materials supplied by Little Shop of Artists.

From Left to Right and Back to Front:
Simple Chain and Pendant, samples of bracelets, Chainmaille Necklace Earring Set, Simple Drop Earrings, "Illusion" Necklace and Earring Set.  A variety of tools, pliers, mandrels, findings and a selection of wire.  Yes, we can make jewelry with these items.  (Not shown, components, stones, beads and drops and charms).

Tools, all that is really required is a pair of pliers or two and perhaps a wire cuter and a mandrel, if you wish to wind you own wire for jump rings.

Clockwise from the top: Flat-Nosed pliers, graduated mandrels, Chain-Noses pliers and a straight mandrel in 5mm.

Projects include: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and simple techniques are taught.

SPECIAL CLASSES:

December 08, 2013
WIRE WRAPPING
Instructor: Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery
Project: Bird's Nest Earrings and Pendants
Where: Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
Cost: $40.00
Materials are supplied by the instructor.
Attendees: Bring your creativity and a pair of round-nosed pliers if you have them.  The shop does have a limited number of tools for attendees use.

Shown: Sample Bird's Nest Earrings, created by Sarah Shannon, copper and crystal "pearls".

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

Five Great Gifts For Giving List 41

Good Morning,

As usual we have five unique or interesting items from shops around the web.

From Sue's Arts

Natural Leopard Jasper pendant, sterling silver charm, natural stone charm, silver charm, stone pendant

Gorgeously beautiful, elegant, charming one of a kind natural Leopard Jasper pendant with .925 silver.

The ring is the only one I have in size 7.5 as well as the set of earrings which are about 1 5/8" in size.

Chain is 18" long sterling silver.

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG


From: Jackie Guttuso Designs

Cardinal art, Original, Christmas art, Cardinal in birch tree collage, Holiday art, Birch tree painting, Winter painting, Cardinal painting

 

This collage of a cardinal in a birch tree is an original, one of a kind piece that I created with acrylic paint on professional grade heavy watercolor paper.

I left it unmatted and unframed so that you can pick out the colors that look best with your decor. Check out the photos above to see what it might look like framed.


From:  Wire Witchery

Jumble Wreath Necklace

This pendent is a designed to look like a Christmas wreath and is made with a random assortment of dyed freshwater pearls, Swarovski Crystals, Calcite, White Rivershell, Apple Green Chrysoprase, quartz, and seed beads to create a lovely jumble of holiday colors.

This item is on sale for a limited time and will not be relisted when it expires. 

From: Amazing Knits

Hand-knit Winter Chunky Scarf Light Green

 A warm, winter scarf, hand-knit. Measures 56 inches long and is made with acrylic, light green yarn.


From The Alchemists Vessel
 Caught Couture Steampunk Style Necklace


Antiqued bronze chain, Handcuffs, star and key charm are combined to create this bold and beautiful lariat style necklace. Terrific for Steampunk Fashions, or something unique and unusual for your jewelry box. Adjustable for three different looks. Wear the charms clustered together like a pendant, or change up the length and position of the chain, by gentle pulling handcuff charm in a downward motion. Adjust to a collar and long lead, or shorter length as shown above.

27" total length, there is no clasp. The chain slips easily over the head and can be adjusted to the desired style. Created with antiqued bronze chain, two pairs of handcuffs, a star and key charms The handcuffs do not open.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.
 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look. 

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

Little Shop of Artists Holiday Schedule of Events

Good Morning,

I think I have posted some sort of schedule already, but as things are want to do, they change.  Today's is a revised and as up to date schedule as possible.

Little Shop of Artists

Our regular Hours of Operation:
*Monday and Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday: By Appointment
Thursday - Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 to 6:00 or 7:00 pm

Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
Located between Bob's Bicycles and Jerry's State Court Cafe, behind A-1 Video Game Exchange, in the lot.
Directions

*Alixandra Browning, owner, proprietor, is also the Contracted Instructor at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores at 1085 N. Milwaukee, in Boise, Monday and Tuesday's are scheduled for teaching Jo-Ann's Brochure Classes.

Saturday, November 23, 2013 - 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Beginning Jewelry Class.  This class will be held every Saturday, save November 30, 2013 for Shop Small Saturday.

Sunday November 24, 2013 - The Parents are arriving from California, the store will be open after 1:00 p.m., I must retrieve them from the Airport.

**We will be closed until Friday November 29, 2013.  We discussed being open Wednesday, November 27, but people want to be with their families, and Thursday November 28 is Thanksgiving.  We will return Friday, November 29, 2013.

Saturday, November 30, 2013, is Shop Small Business Saturday.  We are listed with Shop Small Saturday and included in their lists of places to shop.  We have lovely things on the shelves, framed photographs, jewelry, hand-knit cozy comfy scarves, rings, earrings, and best of all, it is all handmade.  Be the coolest person at Christmas with the best gifts ever!  

Please stop by and support your local artists and businesses.  Wherever you decide to shop, we hope it is with an independent business and not a corporate conglomerate.

Interested in doing a little window shopping?  You may find many of the items in the on-line store at the Shop as well.

The Alchemists Vessel
Wire Witchery

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

New Items at Little Shop of Artists

Good Morning,

We have new items both on line and in the store, just in time for the chilly winter months.

These items are available at handmadeartists.com or at Little Shop of Artists, in the store.

The Alchemists Vessel

Leprechaun

100% Acrylic Yarn, Hand-knit Scarf, 65" long (fingertip length), 7" wide, lush, warm and gorgeous.

Holiday Muffatees - Red and Silver

What's a muffatee?  If you remember your Beatrix Potter, Benjamin Bunny's Mother knit them for a living.  In the Victorian era, central heating did not exist and layering clothing was essential for warmth.  Muffatees, sometimes created from old stockings (socks), are usually a knitted tube, with a hole in the side for your thumb to slip through. Covering the back and palm of the hand, leaving fingers free for tasks.  These are a version of those with variations, the cuffs are ruffled and there are no thumb holes.  Makes for a fabulous pop of color underneath a jacket sleeve.

Camouflage

100% Acrylic Yarn in "Dad's Scarf", by Bernat.  6-1/2" wide x 70" long, this full length is great for him or her or a returning Military member.  Warm, thick and wonderfully squishy this makes a lovely warm accessory for the chilly winter months.

Red Garter Scarf

 Knit with a blouche' yarn, the Garter stitch gives this a lovely texture.  Full length, makes a great wrap-around and adds a lively bit of bright color to those grey November morns.

You may find these items by following the links or stop in Little Shop of Artists and try them on, or just have a look.

Thank you for stopping in this morning.

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

Shop and Studio News

Good Morning,

Today we have a brief look at what's happening in the shop and in the studio.

As many of you know, or are aware, Shop Small Business Saturday is November 30th this year.  Our scheduled Saturday Jewelry Class will be held depending in attendees.   We have some terrific deals in the shop and we hope that you'll stop in and say Hello.

Little Shop of Artist is located:
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704  

*We are located on Google Maps if you would like exact directions to the store.

We are behind A-1 Video Game Exchange in the lot, between Bob's Bicycles and Jerry's State Court Cafe.  A sign sits outside our door when the whether permits and the gate is decorated with bright fabric flowers.  Just East of N. Cole Road, or just West of Liberty on Fairview.

Incentive to stop in and visit?

Captured Color Chainmaille Bracelets in Silver-Plate or Gunmetal and Anodized Aluminum

Now through November 30th and into December for the holidays, Little Shop of Artists is holding a sale.  20% off all in-store items, including, Sterling Silver, Chainmaille and much more.

Every Saturday - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Basic Jewelry Class
Thursday, November 28, 2013, we will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Saturday November 30, 2013 - Shop Small Business Saturday.
Sunday December 01, 2013, we will be closed for scheduled maintenance.

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

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