Monday, December 28, 2009

Valentine Gift Boxes - Just For My Boy Friend - Alex, Fred, Ian and Mason








In this listing 4 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your treasure's, craft's or gifts. Made from 12 x 12 inch scrap booking card stock, acrylic embossed sheets and hand cut insert shapes. This is a brand new design from ecovintagevegan.....see-through tops. Allowing your beautiful treasure's to be viewed....or that special secret gift.

This is a eco-friendly design and the construction is so simple. Each box measures 4 x 4 x 2 and 6" corner to corner each has been meticulously folded, scored and center point glued with a shape to complete a ready made hand built box. The boxes are empty inside. But ready for your fine creative treasure's. Conveniently each box is left "un-marked" by ecovintagevegan, allowing you to take claim for these little gifted wonders...and fill them with your own hand made candies or jewels.

This style of folding paper, yields from the turn of the century, where lady folk congregated to make and reproduce these little boxes from post cards and birthday cards.

Certainly easy enough for everyone to assemble, but why? when I have done the work for you.

Priority Mail shipping for United States.

NOTE* Embossed acrylic sheets are recycled. I can not assure I will always have this style of box.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Motherhood Pendant - Algonquin Stone - Fossil Concretion




One lovely natural fossil concretion from the Algonquin Lakes area in Canada. The fertility Motherhood pendant is much like a Talisman from front to back. Picturesque, these stones often resemble animal, human form and insects.

This Algonquin lady measures 2 3/4" long and 1 3/4" wide, and weighs 2 ounces. Crude Company raw ornament is not meant for the self-conscious or the conservative wearer. Crude Co. jewelry is more about your undeniable spirit.

This lady is wrapped in 20 gauge sterling round and completed simply with 2mm black leather cord. Worn at a comfortable 18" with a elk picture button clasp.

Algonquin Stones:
This solid but also delicate pebble is made of fine sand and clay, it has been sculptured and solidified by nature 10 000 years ago.
HISTORY
The originality and the unique forms of these rare stones are a phenomenon proper to Northern Quebec, especially on the bottom of the big lakes with a glacier origin. These specimens are found in the soft deposits of the Quaternary in the pounds having occupied the depression of the retreat of the glacial front.
The face of the concretion is usually smooth and regular; the other face is often rough with puffed-up spheres. The irregular lines on certain stones are caused by traces left by miniature worms or organic remains, as if the earth wanted to keep them in memory...
LEGEND
When the first Algonquin’s came up the river towards Northwestern Quebec a long time ago, they picked up the pebbles from the shores and they carried them as good luck charms when they went on fishing or hunting expedition. Lovers offered the most beautiful stones to their loved ones. The biggest specimens occupied a place of honor in their homes, or according to the legend, these stones assured protection against bad spirits. They also brought good health and prosperity to the occupants of the premises.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Fringed Leather Leaves and Gemstone Treausre Ornament



In this listing a handsome fringed leather and gemstones necklace. Individual hand cut leather leaves, black strap and my favorite assortment of gemstone charms collectively make this ornament a festive design

From left to right: Blood Jasper cabochon, Tibetan DT Smoky Crystal generator, Blue Amber heart (although not really blue from a mine in the Caribbean, title as such, but still true amber), and obsidian needle. All have been presented wire-wrapped in 20 gauge sterling round and linked together with adjustable 2mm black leather cord, vintage lamp work beads, sterling silver feather, gecko charm, vintage turquoise nugget and carved bone beads.

The neck length an adjustable 16" pull out up to 20" with a slip knot.

Recycled leather leaves and strap hand cut from my remnants of making pouches.

The DT crystal measures 2" long, the natural amber heart is 1" wide, the Blood Jasper is 1 3/4" long, and the natural obsidian from Burns, Oregon is 2" long.

This ornamental necklace will arrive in a handmade gift box from my other etsy shop "ecovintagevegan".

Sent Priority Mail.

March Birth Stone - Blood Stone








In this listing three individually wire-wrapped Bloodstone polished free-form slabbets, each wrapped securely in 20 gauge sterling silver round and linked together with 2mm tan leather cord and four lamp work beads made form recycled Idaho Prairie Glass shards.

The center stone measures 31/8" and each married side stone 3". The necklace has a vintage tortoise Bakelite button clasp, length 16", with a small length adjustment if needed.

"Bloodstone is an excellent blood cleanser and a powerful healer, it is believed to have mystical and magical properties, controlling the weather and conferring the ability to banish evil and negativity and to direct spiritual energies. In ancient times Bloodstone was said to have been an “audible oracle”, giving off sounds as a means of guidance. It heightens the intuition and increases creativity. An excellent grounding and protecting stone. Bloodstone keeps out undesirable influences. It stimulates dreaming and is a powerful revitalizer. Blood stone gives courage. Bloodstone is an energy cleaner and immune stimulator for acute infections. It stimulates the flow of lymph and the metabolic processes, revitalizes and reenergizes when the body and mind are exhausted, purifies blood and detoxifies the liver.” The Crystal Bible – Judy Hall

Pendant sent Priority Mail in a handmade gift box from my other etsy shop "ecovintagevegan".

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Self Portrait - Rueben'esque Stone Pendant - Healing and Fun



In this listing one natural Royal Sahara Jasper stone pendant, carved into a robust fertility Goddess.....a self-portrait for the confident woman.

The stone pendant has been securely wrapped with 20 gauge sterling silver round, completed simply with 2mm black leather cord, an adjustable slip knot closer and two red lamp work beads from the shop of "skaramouche" and two 8mm sterling silver beads side by side, actually in balance, which is a rare setup for my work.

The pendant itself measures 2" long.

The pendant will arrive in a handmade gift box from my other etsy shop:

ecovintagevegan.etsy.com

Sent Priority mail.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Christmas Gift Boxes - Etsy Fine - Country Living




These Christmas gift boxes are featured on the "flip book" cover of Country Living magazine the December/January issue. When you peel off the brown sticky paper to renew your precious membership, my ecovintagevegan gift boxes are reveled. Giggle....

In this listing 12 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your treasure's, craft's or gifts. Made from 12 x 12 inch scrap booking card stock and die-cast stock shapes. Colored card stock folder paper bright green, red, white and blue with a matte finish. Durable and sturdy for all your creative uses. Box lids and bottoms matching, box fit snugly together secure fit.

This is a eco-friendly design and the construction is so simple. Each box measures 4 x 4 x 2" and 6" from corner to corner. Each has been meticulously folded, scored and center point glued with a shape to complete a ready made hand built box. The boxes are empty inside. But ready for your fine creative treasure's. Conveniently each box is left "un-marked" by ecovintagevegan, allowing you take claim for these large gifted wonders.

This style of folding paper, yields from the turn of the century, where lady folk congregated to make and reproduce these little boxes from post cards and birthday cards.

An Etsy buyer asked for a separation of shipping from the listing. Gift boxes cost $1.25 each then the shipping. Some listings rule in favor of the customer by including the shipping and insurance in the listed price.

See Through Window Gift Boxes







In this listing 8 little gift boxes, a NEW "evv" gift box design .....see-through window, making these perfect for viewing your small treasure's.
Made from acid free archival card stock, acrylic sheet embossed window and hand cut center inserts. Black, deep blue, purple and violet and all with a portion of acrylic window embossed with a floral sweeping swag.

These boxes like the others from "evv" are sturdy, strong and durable.

This is a eco-friendly design and the construction is so simple. Each box measures 2 7/8" X 1 1/2" (really just a hair shy of 3") and 4 1/8" corner to corner each has been meticulously folded, scored and center point glued with a shape to complete a ready made hand built box. The boxes are empty inside. But ready for your fine creative treasure's. Conveniently each box is left "un-marked" by ecovintagevegan, allowing you take claim for these small gifted wonders.

This style of folding paper, yields from the turn of the century, where lady folk congregated to make and reproduce these little boxes from post cards and birthday cards.

Certainly easy enough for everyone to assemble, but why? when I have done the work for you.

Shipped Priority Mail in the U.S.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Metaphysical - Aquamarine Crystal









One handsome chunky aquamarine crystal, acquired through an estate auction in 1995, this crystal has had its natural point removed to make a faceted gemstone. Back in the day, this was customary procedure for many lapidary folk....its how they honed their faceting skills and practiced perfect facets.

None the less this specimen is crystal clear and with an awesome iced aqua coloring. Wrapped in 20 gauge sterling silver round wire, completed simply with 2mm tan leather cord, an adjustable slip knot and one lamp work bead made from recycled Idaho Prairie Glass shards.

The neck length limits are 16" up to 24". The natural crystal measures: 1 1/8" wide by 5/8" thick 1 1/4" tall....or 40 grams...or 1.20 ounces.

“Aquamarine is a stone of courage. Its calming energies reduce stress and quiet the mind. It harmonizes its surroundings and protects against pollutants. In ancient times it was believed to counteract the forces of darkness and procure favor from the spirits of light. It was carried by sailors as a talisman against drowning. Spiritually, aquamarine sharpens intuition and clairvoyance. A wonderful stone for meditation, it evokes high states of consciousness and spiritual awareness and encourages service to humanity.” Reference guide: The Crystal Bible – Judy Hall

This metaphysical pendant will arrive in a hand made gift box from my other shop: ecovinatgevegan.etsy.com
where my other love of making hadn made boxes have been featured on the flip book cover of December issue of Country Living magazine.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Idaho Spencer Opal - Pendant




One hand worked, hand sandwiched and hand tripleted Spencer Idaho Fire Opal. The very last opal worked and sandwiched by hand under the teaching of Bob Stoubaugh, master opal lapidarian and seen often on "Exploring Idaho" PBS segments regarding collecting and working Idaho specimens.

This opal presents itself clearly with bounces of red, purple and blue flaming fire, across the entire sandwich. *Sandwich, meaning: a thin opal layer sandwiched by a clear quartz cabochon top and a ignumbrite or obsidian based flat bottom. Basically a "sandwich" of spectra color enhanced by other other natural gemstone bodies. Because the opal layer itself can often be paper thin it needs protection from other stones to not only enhance its beauty but protect it too.

“Opal amplifies your traits and characteristics. Helps you recognize and feel the creativity within the self, providing inspiration and imagination to all situations. It furthers clean, true, spontaneous action, enhancing what you are feeling and allowing for the release of inhibitions. Strengthens the memory and instills faithfulness and loyalty in love and personal relationships. It is a stone of happy dreams and changes. The happy dreams arising from the understanding of personal higher potentials and the glad acceptance of your inherent perfection. The happy changes come from those events which allow your aspirations to surface.” Reference guide: Melody – Love Is In The Earth

This opal measures2" long in a free-form style, wrapped in 20 gauge sterling silver and finished sweetly with 2mm tan leather cord, a vintage abalone shell button clasp and has a neck length of 15.5"....I can extend the length if needed for the etsy shopper.

The pendant will arrive in a hand made gift box, sent Priority Mail.