Friday, December 31, 2010

Wedding Gift Boxes - Black With Gold Leaf


12 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your Valentine's Day group party. Made from 12 x 12 inch scrap booking black card stock, embossed vintage 1940's 18 carat gold leaf and full size hand cut insert bottoms shapes.

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 American 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.

These Valentine's Day party boxes will be individually wrapped in tissue paper for delivery to your door.
Parcel Post with insurance and delivery confirmation.

NOTE:
Gold leaf is set with a eco friendly homemade glue. Gold leaf obtained in 1995 when I helped clean out a fourth generation lapidary rock shop.. .Just pure gold!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Time Square 2011 - Party Boxes

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 hand cut center shapes. Lights, flashes, spot lights and all the drama of New Years Eve 2011, matching tops and bottoms. Perfect for your New Year Eve party, filled with treats that celebrate a fresh new year.

This is a eco-friendly design and the construction is so simple. Each box measures 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" 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 American 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.

Etsy shopper will receive all 12 large boxes for the listed price. These are not a retail prefabricated box pattern.

Sent Priority Mail, and/or Parcel Post with insurance and delivery confirmation.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Natural Landscape - Tiger Iron - Pendant

In this listing, from my own lapidary shop, one fabulous thick Tiger Iron pendant, finished simply and crudely, but wrapped securely in 12 carat 20 gauge round gold wire.

Laid out nicely to show the natural landscape of the stone family of Tiger Eye and hematite. The pendant is completed with 2mm brown rubber strap and a vintage wooden button clasp, with a neck length of 16.5 inches.

The Tiger Iron weighs 100 grams, measures 3 1/8 inches wide, 2 1/4 inches tall and 5/8 inch thick. This isn't a wimpy stone. But hey! Your neck haul around tens pounds of head every day, what's another ounce or two?

"Tiger Iron can help one to become practical and of discrete mind, as well as more grounded. It can eliminate the “blues” and can bring brightness and optimism to the user. It also assists in providing insight to those issues which induce internal mental battles, delivering one from the “horns of dilemma” and the conflicts associated with willful pride. It further prompts the admiration for the pure and beautiful, allowing ones life, and ones passion for life, to open and to blossom.” Reference guide: Melody – Love Is In The Earth

The pendant will arrive in a handmade gift box, sent Parcel Post or First Class or if funds allow Priority Mail.

Vintage Glass And Ceramic Shards - Pendant - Vegan Friendly

From the second born etsy shop of crudeco....ecovintagevegan.

In this listing one drop shard pendant. Five glass/pottery shards wrapped in 20 gauge sterling silver round wire, completed with 2mm sky blue rubber cord, four lamp work beads made from recycled Idaho Prairie Glass and a vintage plastic and cloth button clasp. Button is buttoned on the left to allow the shards and glass to lay as designed against the chest.

From left to right viewing:
aqua porcelain canning lid shard, dark green ceramic Roseville shard, white ceramic plate shard(center), vintage rosette plate shard, and another aqua porcelain canning lid shard. Neck length 16". Shards measures in at 1 1/8" up to the center shard at 2", descending smaller as the shards go back.

In my travels and rock digging I often find and un-earth shards of depression glass, elixir bottles and ceramic shards. Often the ceramic shards come from Silver City, where a friend has property. The Idaho Prairie Glass and Amethyst glass is obtained all over the Western/Southern States, similar to its cousin "sea Glass" it also is trash glass. After stabilizing each piece is wrapped and made into eco friendly jewelry.

Drop pendant will be sent in a handmade gift box, shipped Priority Mail, First Class or parcel Post....in time for the holiday celebrations.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Frosty The Snow Man Gift Box Set

20 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your baby shower party. Made from 12 x 12 inch 120 pound test heavy card stock and die-cast complimentary stock shapes. Themed snow birds, snow flakes and snow men patterns with glittering and shades of icy blue. Strong, sturdy and chuck them across the room tight.

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 American 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 and/or Parcel Post in the U.S. only.

With the elections looming near, shortly after making your wise selection clear....get to those homemade baked treat's and goodies to gift and share.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Coral Harvesting? Facts And Myth's - Etsy Take vs. crudeco

http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/declaring-coral-too-precious-to-wear-10844/

Featured article from etsy's storque blog dated: October 15th, 2010.

Although facts remain that human's haven't been kind to world and oceans. But Miss Melanie Claire of Temple St. Clarie not only fell into a life of jewelry design but she's fallin' on her head. She fails to offer a balanced article for the etsy customer, seller and drive-by-blogger. Etsy's supported blog post is riddled with myth. It doesn't take into account ocean reef's that are used for business to support local communities, nor does it offer an explanation for the businesses who revive our ocean reef through educational endeavors and private foundations who assist in rebuilding our ocean reef's.

Etsy admin, staff and Juliet (writer and proof reader of "said" article) completely disregarded and disrespected the entire house of etsy. Sellers were left with a salty taste in their mouths.....and NO it wasn't that! The stab in our sells, our product representation and their own TOU's regarding etsy policies, which is not to refer, redirect or offer links to off site dealers, manufactures, wholesalers or artisan's who are not or who not have an etsy business listed on etsy.

Referring from my own facts of collecting coral:

Twice in the last 15 years I've stumbled onto lapidary men with rare Chinese Coral branch, once in 1995 and again at a rock club show in 2002. Each meeting I purchased all the coral they each had to sell. In each case their collection had come from estate sells where the collectors acquired their coral before the Great Barrier Law. My understanding of this red coral is that I am able to use it in jewelry and for collecting. I have had customers ask me about the "laws" regarding selling rare branch coral. And in each case, I refer to our rock club by-laws regarding collecting. If the coral was obtained and sold prior to the species act in 1970, then a collector can resale or create jewelry to resale.

Certainly this "coral" debacle between etsy and etsy sellers' that feature coral pieces in their shops will not see a reasonable conclusion anytime soon. Many threads have been closed, etsy admin seems to encourage suppression among their seller's and forum chats.Stifling an intelligent community of artisan's, crafter's and customer's will not go well.

Offering another point of view about our ocean's coral reef's.
http://www.ted.com/talks/enric_sala.html

Well, worth the viewing.
In the use of vintage and antique rare red coral branch, mine is from private collections obtained before 1970.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Rescued Miners - Chile's Success

From my previous post of the "human" effort to rescue the men from their under ground apartment, why now does the world "thank God"?

Why do people give human credit to a God? The almighty "Amen" and Praise The Lord? No one watch the event play out for the last few months? It was the collective endeavors of multiple countries who came together with one clear cause of action. That being a rescue of men trapped in the ground, men who were divided from their families and loved ones.

Why does the majority of our world seek to give credit to the almighty when in actuality human beings with human kindness made this extraordinary event come to be. Not God, Not Allah, Not Buddha...humans! Great wonderful caring, intellectual, independent thinkers of our day formed a collective group to rescue these men.

Please can we stop with congratulations to God for everything that goes right in our world.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

crudeco
crudeco
A human triumph....collectively the 12 countries who came together as individuals with one common goal set. Joining forces to assist others humans....Chile will be stronger as a country, their future is brighter.

Hooray, for human kind. 
This event is merely a drop in the bucket of all that we witness daily.

If only, to set aside our personal struggles, our selfishness's, our religion's, our god's and our politics could we cut to the heart of all that matters for the rest of human kind. 

Black Fringed Leather Pouch

In this listing one handsome unisex leather pouch, created from 100% recycled ends and pieces. The entire body, side panels, lacing and fringes are hand cut, hand sewn and hand built.

Pouch measures 6.5" tall and 5.5" wide with two handy smaller pockets on the inside measuring at 5.5" x 5.5". The side bottom, side panels and strap are all one piece that connect and adjust with a vintage plastic blue belt buckle.

The adjustable strap length is 32". The pouch can be worn side saddle, from the shoulder or around the waist. The fringes measure four inches long on each attached leaf.

The leather body, strap, fringes and aide panels are black recycled leather.

Pouch will be shipped Priority Mail in the United States.

Friday, October 1, 2010

A letter From Micheal Moore

Five Ways the Democrats Can Avoid a Catastrophe and Pull Off the Mother of All Upsets
Friday, October 1st, 2010
Friends,
The election is one month from tomorrow and, yes, it looks hopeless. November 2nd -- the day the Dems are expected to crash and burn.
Sadly, it's a situation the Democrats have brought upon themselves -- even though the majority of them didn't create the mess we're in. But they've had over a year and a half to start getting the job done to fix it. Instead, they've run scared ever since they took power. To many, the shellacking they're about to receive is one they deserve.
But if you're of a mindset that believes a return to 2001-2008 would be sheer insanity, then you probably agree we've got no choice but to save the Democrats from themselves.
Memo To: President Obama and the Democratic Party Leadership
From: Michael Moore
Subject: 5 Things Dems Can Do to Turn It Around by November 2nd
1. Immediate Wall-to-Wall TV Ads, Internet Videos, and Appearances Hammering Who the Hell Put Us in the Misery We're In.
We Americans have very short attention spans (Quick: Who Won the Oscar for Best Picture last year? The World Series? Exactly.). People need to be reminded over and over that it was the REPUBLICANS who concocted and led the unnecessary invasion of two countries, putting us in our longest war ever, wars that will eventually cost us over $3 trillion. Bush and Co. also caused the biggest collapse of our economy since the Great Depression. I don't know a single person in Hollywood who wouldn't shoot and produce those spots for you for FREE. Dems: Do not pull a single punch on this. Quit being a bunch of wusses and let the bastards have it! The public will be astonished that you've found your courage and your spine. We expect you to be Muhammad Ali, not Ally McBeal.
2. Indict the Criminals.
Announce that the Justice Department will seek indictments against both those who caused the economic collapse and those who became war profiteers. Call it for what it is: organized crime. Use the RICO statutes. Use the basic laws that make fraud of any kind a crime. Get in the face of those who stole the billions, make them pay for it -- and the people will love you. We want Dirty Harry, not Dirty Dancing.
3. Announce a Moratorium on All Family Home Foreclosures.
Last month (August) there were more home foreclosures than in any month in U.S. history. Worse than any month in the worst year ever, 2009. The bleeding hasn't stopped -- it's only gotten worse. And now, this week, two of the largest crime organizations who are throwing hundreds of thousands of people out of their homes (GMAC and JPMorgan Chase) have been forced to momentarily stop doing this. It turns out, they don't really have the paperwork to prove they actually own these houses! It's madness. So if you do one thing for the middle class this week, do this. It will take an hour of your time to draw up the decree and issue it. We'd rather watch "It's a Wonderful Life" than "Poltergeist."
4. Announce a New 21st Century WPA.
"Who's hiring? THE GOVERNMENT IS HIRING!" Put together a simple plan to hire enough people to repair our roads, fix up our aging schools, and rebuild our infrastructure. Fund this by taxing the richest 1% who have more financial wealth than 95% of Americans combined! Unemployment will drop to 5%. Can you pass it? Well, you sure can't unless you try! And as you're trying, announce that you will force the Republican senators (who until now simply have had to say they "intended" to filibuster in order to kill a bill) to have to actually filibuster! Make them stand on the floor of the Senate and read from the phone book 24/7. They won't last a day. And America will see them for who they really are.
5. Declare That No Democrat Will Accept ANY Wall Street Money in the Next Election Cycle.
Pick a day in the coming week. Have all your fellow Democrats in Congress stand in front of the Capitol (with President Obama) and pledge that if America allows you to retain control of Congress, none of you will take a penny from Wall Street for the 2012 election. Instead, promise to accept donations of only $2, $5 and $10. You will also pledge not to take a job as a lobbyist or lawyer for ANY corporation for ten years after you leave Congress. The message will be a powerful one to the average American fed up with corrupt political hacks. Act like Honest Abe, not Fast Freddie -- and see what happens.
And here are two bonus suggestions: Use what sense of humor you have and go after these candidates and their agenda with all the hilarious ridicule they deserve. And quit complaining about "the base" not doing enough to help you. You want help? Do something this week to earn it. I've offered five suggestions. I'm sure the rest of "the base" has a few more.
Yours,
Michael Moore
MMFlint@aol.com
MichaelMoore.com


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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

New Hampshire's Autumn Landscape

In this listing 16 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your baby shower party. Made from 12 x 12 inch scrap booking card stock and die-cast stock shapes. Themed autumn colors and patterns with glitter and embossing, bottoms recycled fiber core. Strong, sturdy and chuck them across the room tight.

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 American 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 and/or Parcel Post in the U.S. only.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Vintage Rain Catcher

In this listing one original handmade metal rain catcher.

An item given to my father when he was a foreman for the Union Pacific Rail Road. Our family traveled on the rails from town to town and all over the Western states when I was a child. We lived on the aqua green "bunk car" which was my father office and the family home.

I don't recall a real elementary school until about the fourth grade, because we traveled on the cars during the spring and summer I would attend one room school houses shared with children of all ages and of Mexican and American Indian decent.

My father was gifted this "rain catcher" during those years. Honesty I have no idea how old it is. It hangs outside and when it rains the rain collects in the little cups for the birds to drink and play in.

It measures 18" tall to the top of the hanger, which loops easily over a gate or wooden fence. The widest portion at the bottom measures 17", the middle 13.5" and at the top arch 11".

Each animal has some remaining original paint, six assorted animals measure 5.5" wide and 3.5" tall. 9 remaining rain cups, 16 chime key holes/2 missing their keys. The garden ornament has rust and pitting in areas, but still many years of enjoyment for the new owner.

This "rain catcher" weighs just under 3 pounds and will be shipped Parcel Post in the United States, with insurance in a strong and sturdy card board box.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Local Idaho Mountain Fires

Mountain fires all around us this early morning.

My friend Geri Omohundro of Advanced to go Art Glass took this images from the hill side. Fire fighters were already out battling the fires in JackPot, Nevada mountain side. Where flames could be seen from as far away as Glenns Ferry. Our entire town and surrounding communities covered in the blanket of heavy smoke.



Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Bigfork Montana.....I love you.

crudeco

Don't discount summer art fairs in your collective marketing for your etsy shop. Take the leap and try an out of state art festival. I just returned from a fabulous art festival in Bigfork, Montana. I love you BF.

Not only was it a extremely successful art show, but the customers were friendly, happy, and generous. There were times I had people standing "waiting" to pay....and waiting patiently.

On the higher end of what I normally pay to do a show, $175.00, the expenses, and room totaling $450.00. I shared a room with another artisan and packed my own food and beverages. Didn't trade or buy from others and kept my pockets closed when we went out shopping after. I won't give the total sells....but lets just say I my face is sore from smiling.

I had tested a new display setup, more customer friendly and we had to setup and take down both days. That alone was grueling and tough on this seasoned gal. But certainly worth the effort.

The drive from Southern Idaho was a bit weary, but the scenery and mountain ranges were to die for. The area of Bigfork and Kalispell known for the native Flathead Indians. Every sign, by-way and landmark acknowledged and paid tribute to those native people at every turn.

The show area was located around the Flathead Lake, a natural, the largest body of water West of the Mississippi.

I love Montana.
Mickey

Friday, July 16, 2010

California Beach Blanket - Gift Box Set - Window Tops




In this listing 24 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, hand cut acetate sheets and hand cut center inserts. Bright and sunny California beach blanket design.

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

8 - 2 7/8"
8 - 3 5/8"
8 - 4 1/4"

This is a eco-friendly design and the construction is so simple. Each box 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 American style of folding paper, yields from the turn of the century, where lady folk congregated to make and reproduce 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.

Ecovintagevegan Christmas In July - Gift Box Set - Handmade







In this listing 12 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your treasure's, craft's or gifts. Winter and holiday gift or presents paper design. Made from 12 x 12 inch scrap booking 90 pound test stock paper and purple center insert shapes.

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 American style of origami 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.

Etsy shopper will receive all 12 large gift boxes.

Priority Mail shipping for United States. First Class or parcel Post with insurance may apply.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Apache Tear Bracelet

In this listing one handmade Apache Tear bracelet.

I have collected and tumbled these little Apache Tear beauties to a mirror polish. They are linked together with 1mm black leather cord, red crow beads, a recycled dream catcher beaded charm and a lovely orange vintage button. All Crude Company bracelets are finished with a vintage button clasp and leather loop to allow you to simply button the bracelet securely to your wrist.

The measurement is 7 inches, and after wearing for a time the leather will give an average of 1/4".

The bracelet is guaranteed for life. I will repair and restring if the leather cord should wear or break....sometimes I can replace the stones if I have them on hand. Customer pays shipping both ways.

Bracelet will be shipped First Class in a handmade gift box from my ecovintageveagn shop.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Amethyst Prairie Glass Bracelet

In this listing one handmade amethyst Idaho Prairie Glass bracelet.

The Prairie Glass is collected when I dig for rock. It resembles Sea Glass, in that it once was used by humans then discarded and recycled in the earth surface. The shards have been stabilized. All Crude Company bracelets are finished with a vintage button clasp and leather loop to allow you to simply button the bracelet securely to your wrist.

The bracelet has been linked together with 1mm tan leather cord, lamp work and vintage wooden disk beads....sweet fluffy vintage rabbit foot for luck and a MOP button clasp.

The measurement is 7 inches, and after wearing for a time the leather will give an average of 1/4".

The bracelet is guaranteed for life. I will repair and restring if the leather cord should wear or break....sometimes I can replace the stones if I have them on hand. Customer pays shipping both ways.

Bracelet will be shipped First Class in a handmade gift box from my ecovintageveagn shop.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Etsy's Brooklyn, New York - Gift Box Set

In this listing 12 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your treasure's, craft's or gifts. Shades of smoky gray, green, plum and cream colored linen 70% recycled paper design. Made from 12 x 12 inch scrap booking card stock, matching top and bottom.

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 American style of origami 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.

Etsy shopper will receive all 12 large gift boxes.

Priority Mail shipping for United States. Parcel Post with insurance may apply.

Christmas In July Gift Box Set


In this listing 12 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your treasure's, craft's or gifts. Winter and holiday gift or presents paper design. Made from 12 x 12 inch scrap booking 90 pound test stock paper and purple center insert shapes.

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 American style of origami 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.

Etsy shopper will receive all 12 large gift boxes.

Priority Mail shipping for United States. First Class or parcel Post with insurance may apply.