3" Gift Box - Pantone - Reddish Pink - Native American Honeysuckle Flower

Made from hand cut 8 inch scrap booking card stock and hand cut full size center insert. Matching bottoms, durable and sturdy for all your creative uses, events, parties, wedding functions or bridal gifts. This fresh rustic pink color is all the rage this season.

Purchase one box or order 150, 200 or 300 boxes.

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.

This is a eco-friendly design and the construction is so simple. Each box measures 3 x 3 x 1 1/2" and 4 1/4" 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.

Convo for orders over ONE.
All special orders of fifty or more must be paid up front in full plus, shipping.

Orders of fifty or more completion two weeks out.

Etsy's Brooklyn Box Set No. 1

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.

Phallic Blossoms NO Va Jay - Jay - Adult MATURE

In this listing one set of phallic blossom's concretions with assorted vintage agate beads, recycled copper disk, copper and sterling silver 4mm beads and a tektite meteorite specimen. This is ornament for your vehicles rear view mirror.

All three stones have been wire-wrapped in 20 gauge sterling silver round wire. BOTH phallic specimens stable and durable, one measures 3 1/4" and the partner phallic measures 3" and the tektite measure 1" square".

These solid but also delicate concretions are made of fine sand and clay, they have 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.

The etsy shopper will receive both phallic blossoms, the tektite and the black leather strap to secure to your mirror.

NOTE: If an etsy buyer did not want this item to be listed in their "items" purchased. I will and I can cancel this listing and then re-list as a "special order" with no photos and little (or no) clinical description. This would provided a secret transaction and anonymity.

Item will be shipped Priority Mail in a handmade gift box from my "ecovintagevegan" shop.

Blossoms And Butterfly's - Foiled And Glittered - Gift Boxes

In this listing 24 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. Glitter, foil, blossoms and butterfly embossed pattern paper. Matching bottoms, durable and sturdy for all your creative uses.

This is a eco-friendly design and the construction is so simple. Each box measures 4 x 4 x 2" and 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 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 24 boxes for the listed price.

Gift box fits nicely in a white plastic 12 x 18" folded shipping mailer and can be shipped safely in the U.S. for under $1.80. (NOTE) My 4 x 4 x 2" boxes do not fit into a 8 3/4" x 5" USPS $4.80 shipping small box.

Priority Mail shipping for United States. First Class or Parcel Post with insurance also an option. Refund credited to your PP account directly on overages.

Tuesday Spotlight & Giveaway: Mickey Tanner’s Gift Boxes

Mickey Tanner is a paper artist from Twin Falls, Idaho.
Her shop is full of fun handmade paper boxes that she makes using turn-of-the-century methods.  Some of her designs were even featured on the cover of Country Living Magazine last December!

The set of nine boxes she sent me arrived quickly and are wonderful.  They are eco-friendly innovative, and the design is simple but  interesting.   Each has been meticulously folded, scored and center point glued with a shape to complete a lovely box, ready for your finds and treasures.  We came up with lots of uses for them (101!!) and are excited to share them with you.  How cute they look when they are positioned just right!!  You may arrange them into all kinds of  fun designs, stack them in a basket, or glue them into a pattern on cardboard, frame them, and hang them on the wall.  The possibilities are endless.

Mickey Tanner is a paper artist from Twin Falls, Idaho.
Her shop is full of fun handmade paper boxes that she makes using turn-of-the-century methods.  Some of her designs were even featured on the cover of Country Living Magazine last December!

The set of nine boxes she sent me arrived quickly and are wonderful.  They are eco-friendly innovative, and the design is simple but  interesting.   Each has been meticulously folded, scored and center point glued with a shape to complete a lovely box, ready for your finds and treasures.  We came up with lots of uses for them (101!!) and are excited to share them with you.  How cute they look when they are positioned just right!!  You may arrange them into all kinds of  fun designs, stack them in a basket, or glue them into a pattern on cardboard, frame them, and hang them on the wall.  The possibilities are endless.
Visit Mickey Tanner’s shop, Eco Vintage Vegan, right here.

Help me think of some more options and post with the comments please!  Thank you!
101 Uses for Mickey’s Mini Boxes:

1. Earrings
2. Bracelets
3. Ear Phones
4. Gift box
5. Chocolates
6. I-pod Shuffle
7. Dried flowers
8. Seeds
9. Change

10.  Crayons
11.  Safety Pins
12.  Straight Pins
13.  Buttons
14.  Melaleuca Oil
15.  Erasers
16.  Hair Bands
17.  Bobby Pins
18.  Necklace
19.  Lipstick
20.  Lipbalm   


21.  Jelly Beans
22.  Paper Clips
23.  Sticky Notes
24.  Goldfish Crackers
25.  Dental Floss
26.  Rock Collection
27.  Lock of Hair
28.  Wallet Size Pictures
29.  Beads
30.  Clothespins

31.  Hacky Sack
32.  Herbal Tea Packets
33.  Mints
34.  Cotton Balls
35.  Cotton Swabs
36.  Screw Driver Bits
37.  Tacks
38.  Hershey Kisses
39.  Love Notes
40.  Gum



41.  Foreign Coins
42.  Ribbons
43.  Ear Plugs
44.  Miniature Book
45.  Charger Cord
46.  Batteries
47.  Glass Eye
48.  Puzzle Pieces
49.  Stamps
50.  Stickers

51.  Ponytail Holders
52.  Pencil Sharpeners
53.  Eye Shadow
54.  Blush
55.  Refrigerator Magnets
56.  Nails
57.  Push Pins
58.  Graduation Tassel
59.  Binder Clips
60.  Pencil Lead     




61.  Peanuts in the Shell
62.  Bobbins
63.  Fruit Snacks
64.  Shells from the Beach
65.  Keys
66.  Vitamins
67.  Medication
68.  Important Receipts
69.  Rings
70.  Cuttlebug Templates

71.  Staples
72.  Little Stumpy Pencils
73.  Tooth Picks
74.  Coupons
75.  Box Tops for Education
76.  Soup Labels for Education
77.  Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House
78.  Memory Cards
79.  Rose Petals
80.  Screws



81.  Nuts
82.  Bolts
83.  Scotch Tape
84.  Tea Lights
85.  Twisty Ties
86.  Marble Collection
87.  Band Aids
88.  Menastil
89.  Rubber Bands
90.  Nail Clippers

91.  Job Assignments for the kids
92.  Easter Eggs
93.  Tweezers
94.  Stubby Highlighters
95.  Miniature Nativity
96.  Stevia Packets
97.  Cupcake Baking Cups
98.  Food Coloring
99.  Mini Markers
100.  Floss
101.  Matches

Now, for the free give-away:
Just post a comment below and tell me where you placed a link to http://CrystelleBoutique.com
Or you can “Like” us on Facebook. Tell me in your comment….!
That’s it.   Thanks.
The winner will receive the set of nine gift boxes shown in the pictures above.
Good luck!  {The winner will be selected by random drawing on Tuesday morning, April 27, 2010}

               

Earth Day Celebration - Handmade Paper Sheets - Recycled Paper

In this listing 29 handmade "Heather Gary" sheet paper for your creative journal project; paper mache, baby book, watercolor or ACEO for your shop items. Sheets are easily manipulated, spray down with a water bottle to add your own embellishments or add food coloring to the water bottle and spray the paper to add your desired color. Sable watercolor brushes work well on the surface. Acrylics and charcoals also. These are multipurpose sheets. Simply fold in half for a perfect personal card. Embellish the front flap with your dried flowers, feathers or herbs.

These 29 sheets are made from a pulp that is steeped for 24 hours, then blended into a slurry and screened. Each sheet has been dried, weighted and pressed. White recycled card stock and trimmings from handmade gift boxes.

No preservatives or additives, acid free.

I so love the natural fibrous qualities of hand made paper and I leave the edges rag rough on each piece. I only make natural fiber papers, no glitter, no un-natural coloring and no foreign material.

All 29 sheets weigh 1# 2 ounces, measure 8.5" by 11" and will shipped Priority Mail wrapped in tissue paper, protected by card board on either side. "Sharpe" pens write best on this hand made paper, but I also like the ink well pens...an old fashion touch.

Would not recommend placing paper in your printers.

Natural Rare RED Coral Branch - Vintage Specimen

In this listing one lovely branch coral pendant, wrapped in 20 gauge sterling round wire. Large open bell to allow for a chain.

The rare red coral branch measures 2" long and 1 3/4" wide and weighs 2 grams.

Pendant will arrive in a handmade gift box, sent Priority mail. *Note: Coral branch comes with an 18" "recycled" vintage sterling silver 1mm snake chain.

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.

“Red Coral helps one to become in harmony with the natural forces of the universe and with the wilderness within ones own being. It provides for practically with respect to ones avocation, balancing the material with the spiritual, and further aligning one with the source of all wisdom. It both opens and activates the base chakra, stimulating the energetic pursuit of predetermined goals.” Reference guide: Melody – Love Is In The Earth

Funky Spring batch - Handmade Gift Boxes - 35

In this listing 35 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your treasure's, craft's or gifts. Bright spring sprouts, blossoms and leaf patterns in a glossy finish. Made from hand cut 12 x 24 inch scrap booking gloss card stock and complimentary hand cut & die-cast stock 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, greeting 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 35 large gift boxes for the listed price.

Parcel Post shipping for United States. Multiple sets of boxes require Parcel Post with insurance.

Greek GOD - Black Rubber Surface - Jewelry DISPLAY - Art Fair

In this listing a destash "Greek God" display bust. Thinking that he may be Roman, but a friend indicated the "Greek's were all about their GODS, and the Roman's just thought they were!"

Used as a jewelry and pendant display for juried art fairs that I attended with my "crudeco" business.

He's rather handsome and supports himself effortlessly. He's been coated in a permanent black rubber compound that allows for your necklaces to hang from his neck without sliding forward. His curly mane supports a pendant as well. The black rubber surface was perfect for me, but easily could be painted to suit your booth display style. A paper mache technique would be lovely on this guy.

He weighs an even 8.5 pounds (plastic form) and has a wide supportive base measuring at 6", 17" tall from base to curly hair top, 12" wide at the chest, 18" around those curly locks and 28" around at that sumptuous chest.

The second image was taken outside, full sun. Other four inside full daylight.

Total shipping weight 10 pounds, sent Parcel Post, wrapped and padded.

Happy Hemp Sprouts - Handmade Gift Boxes

In this listing 13 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your treasure's, craft's or gifts. Paper designed with tiny vine green, yellow and ocher hemp blossoms. Made from 12 x 12 inch scrap booking card stock and hand cut center insert shapes. The 13th box is completed with a white card stock bottom. All the other boxes have 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 (actually 4 1/8") 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 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 13 large gift boxes.

Priority Mail shipping for United States, also, Parcel Post, when combined with another set or solo.

Romantic Madeline - Gift Box Set Of 24 Large 4 Inch

 

In this listing 24 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your treasure's, craft's or gifts. Splashes of floral, mirrored shine, blossoms and romantic pattern designs. Made from 12 x 12 inch scrap booking card stock, complimentary insert center die-cast stock shapes and white card stock bottoms.

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 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 24 large and two other complimentary gift boxes for the listed price.

Priority Mail shipping for United States

Pure Purple Amethyst Phantom Brandberg Crystal - February Birth

One huge handsome natural, un-cluttered, un-blocked and un-changed Brandberg Amethyst crystal. Both top and bottom of the shaft is free, clear and naturally exposed with no wire or metals to inhibit the natural healing energy flow.

The crystal offers a natural purple phantom within the host quartz body. The crystal measures 3" long by 1" thick. Front face has an attached dolphin and a small family of tiny crystal just in th end of the shaft point.

Branberg (Brandberg) Amethyst, Clear or Smoky crystals yield from Nambia, most all contain rainbows, prismatic veils, enhydros and true hematite or lepidocrsite inclusions either within or surrounding the host crystal. Certainly all contain superior beauty but are also magical and healing. Those Branberg specimens in my collection inhabit most all those characters and it’s not often I choose to part with any of them.

Besides the natural healing characteristics of quartz' balancing and clarity this stone can also be used for third eye meditation and amethyst traditional healing properties.

Crystal is completed with 2mm tan leather cord and a lamp work bead form the shop of "skaramouche". Neck length 17" up to 24". Wrapped in 12 carat 20 gauge round wire.

Crystal has been cleared and smudged. Pendant will be shipped in a hand made gift box Priority Mail.

February Amethyst Birth Month - Brandberg Crystal

One sweet thin natural amethyst Brandberg crystal. A simple small crystal packed with amethyst coloring and a small smoky phantom pocket. The crystal measures 1 3/4" long by 4mm thick. Clear perfect Brandberg form and coloring.

The crystal has been wrapped in 12 carat 20 gauge round wire and complete simply with doubled 1mm black leather cording and vintage paua shell button clasp, three symmetrical 4mm 12 carat gold beads on either side of the crystal top. Neck length right at 16". The crystal has been cleared and smudged. No wires or metal detract from open ends or the natural energy of the crystals shaft or point.

Healing properties included quartz, amethyst and the collective energies of Brandberg Nambia crystals.

Branberg (Brandberg) Amethyst, Clear or Smoky crystals yield from Nambia, most all contain rainbows, prismatic veils, enhydros and true hematite or lepidocrsite inclusions either within or surrounding the host crystal. Certainly all contain superior beauty but are also magical and healing. Those Branberg specimens in my collection inhabit most all those characters and it’s not often I choose to part with any of them.

Crystal pendant will arrive in a handmade gift box shipped Priority Mail.

Greenland - Nuummite - The Oldest Stone

Nuummite is found in an area north of Nuuk Greenland. The formation from which it comes has an origin which dates back almost 4 billion years making it some of the oldest rock formations on the planet. It is of volcanic origin and is believed to have formed about 3 billion years ago. Subsequent influences on the rock (metamorphism) have given rise to the striking mixture of crystals which gives Nuummite its unique appearance. Although this stone has been found in other areas of the world only the stuff from Greenland is developed enough to be suitable for gemstone use.

Nuummite's schiller effect is amazing. The different bandings created by crystalization creates an optical golden brown glow effect. The effect is called iridescence and really comes out on polished surfaces creating an effect almost like flames in a fire.

Metaphysically it is a powerful stone which brings to us the understanding of the power of the void in the potential of creation. Used in meditation it takes us deep within the subconscious to access other times and existances. It is an excellent grounding stone as well as a protective stone. It is useful for both when manifesting the highest vibrations available to us. It can be used to increase psychic abilities and intuition. Along with this it assists one in becoming one with or synchronizing with the elemental forces of the Earth. It's defensive qualities make it an excellent shield against negativity.

Along with Nuummite other unique minerals from Greenland are starting to grace our community. People native to Greenland have been working with these minerals for years. Only now is some of this information becoming available to us. I encourage you to check out Nuummite as it truly is an amazing stone and while your at it check out some other minerals from this locale. Although not much has been written to date working with them is well worth the effort.
Site assistance and information:
Nuummite - MysticWicks Online Pagan Community and Spiritual Sanctuary

HEART - LOVE ME LIKE A ROCK - Choice Of Four Hearts

www.crudeco.etsy.com

In this listing a choice of ONE of the four stone heart pendants listed.

Each necklace strapped and ready for wearability, each is a collectible stone heart for the loved one in your life. Not just for Valentine's Day, but for remembering the love you share, the love you give and the love you desire.

Select one heart that calls to you, type the "heart" name in the "message" portion of "check-out" and it will arrive in a handmade gift box for you to gift to your sweetie.

1) Picasso Jasper Heart, 2" x 1", wrapped in sterling ilver 20 gauge round wire, completed with 2mm tan leather cord, and an adjustable slip knot for a neck length of 16" up to 20".

2) Autumn Leaf Jasper, 1" x 1", wrapped in 12 carat 20 gauge gold round wire, completed with 2mm tan leather cord, and an adjustable slip knot for a neck length of 16" up to 22"....two small glass crow beads in rust and green accent the facing left side.

3) Ruby in Zoisite, 1" x 1", wrapped in 20 gauge sterling silver round wire, one pink lamp work bead from the shop of "skaramouhe", completed with 2mm tan leather cord and a older pearlized button clasp, neck length a fixed 14" for a choker style.

4) Thulite (Zoisite Cousin), 1 1/4" x 1", wrapped in 20 gauge sterling silver round wire, left viewing side lamp work bead from the etsy shop "skaramouche", completed simply with 2mm tan leather and a vintage Mother of Pearl button clasp, neck length 14" for a choker style.

NOTE: Stone hearts were a purchased product, I had no involvement in cutting or polishing these rocks.

Item will be shipped Priority Mail.