1/2 Off SALE!!! & Handmade Features

I am having a 1/2 off sale!!!
Come Check It Out!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexandersDesigns?section_id=6714972

Check out our Virtual Craft Show Booth!!! http://cafehandmade.com/index.php/2010/01/alexanders-designs/

Thursdays HANDMADE FEATURES!!!

Peacock Feather Cards

By: tulusahomegoods

The peacock symbolizes renewal and beauty. My peacock feather cards are hand printed from original blocks on high quality recycled paper. Included are 4 cards and 4 envelopes that are bound together with raffia.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34785660

Merletta Purple Brass Earrings

By: handarts

I love these earrings! Created with natural dark purple turquoise rondelles tucked beneath sparkling czech sapphire beads and amethyst bicones, wrapped with oxidized brass and decorated vintage bead caps. So cute!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37793472

Black And Gold Fabric Flower Necklace

By: paleodeux 

The necklace it features a black fabric flower with a gold tone vintage button in the center, gold tone vintage findings and black different shaped lucite black beads.It has a lobster claw clasp for closure.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39417652

Bunnies Rita and Rick

By: designlab443

Rita and Rick are bunny lovers and best friends. They make the perfect couple, she cooks the best meals and he always does the dishes for her, who could ask for anything more?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26339717

Modern Black and White Print Bag

By: moodyandsanguine

This ultra cute and super-strong spring bag is made out of 100% cotton fabric. It measures flat 16 1/2 " wide, 17 1/2" tall and the pockets are about 8 X 6 1/2". The straps are about 14 1/2", and fits easily over the shoulder.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30465525

French Toile Upcycled 2T Eco-friendly Valentine Dress

By: PrairieWindDesigns

This sweet little jumper has been refashioned from a pair of previously loved women's capri pants! It is lined with remnants from a cotton curtain. How eco-friendly can you get? Straps are adorned with vintage red buttons and bottom hem with lace. Size 2T.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38445983

Capelet Hand Knit Gray Warm

By: nevita

With this handknitted capelet (shoulder warmer) you would feel very warm and beautiful. This capelet is handknitted with soft cotton and acrylic yarn. Size: L

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34763879

Butterfly Splendor...Long Necklace

By: PrettyParis

Beautiful butterfly and rose design pendant hangs from a long golden tone chain. Laying nect to it is a lovely vintage milky blue cabochon rose. 

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38065914

Farmer Pete The Rabbit

By: brownsco from Adamstown, PA

Farmer Pete is certainly one of our favorite pieces! He is a handsome farmer hand sculpted out of papier mache. He is hand painted a chocolate brown; wearing overalls painted a dark blue.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37736503

Grey and Black Felted Wool Purse with Star

By: NeedlesAndKims from Louisville KY

One-of-a-kind felt purse made from upcycled wool sweater. Star/snowflake design in center of medium bag. Vintage black & silver button embellishment. 

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35590375

Swarovski starfish hairpin

By: brianarose

This petite starfish hairpin was handmade with care, using strengthening epoxy and protective sealant. Starfish size can be compared to the 3.5x3.5" placard it is placed on within the photo.http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=34861977

Don't forget to come visit us at:

February 6, 2010

Sat: 10 am to 5 pm

Downtown Lee's Summit Chocolate Crawl

Follow the balloons throughout Downtown Lee’s Summit to shops that will be handing out free chocolate treats to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy sweets while you shop for your special Valentine...or for yourself (we promise not to tell!)

We will have a Trunk Show @ A Thyme For Everything; 231 SE Main St; Downtown Lee's Summit, MO

A Day Behind Schedule

I slept my Thursday away.  I am a bit under the weather this week and am heavily self medicated.  I can only type this now because I am in between taking my next dose which knocks me out.

Alexander's Designs is having a Half Off Sale on select items, go check them out: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexandersDesigns?section_id=6714972

A special Treasury that I made this week is: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=84540!!!

So this weeks handmade features is going to be short and sweet.  I will share with you my favorites, please take a look and shop around.





Enjoy!

Jenn

Chocolate Crawl & weekly Handmade Features!

We will be having a trunk show at A Thyme For Everything (231 SE Main St; Downtown Lee's Summit, MO) on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 10 am to 4:30 pm. we are doing this in conjuntion with the Downtown Lee's Summit Chocolate Crawl.

Follow the balloons throughout Downtown Lee’s Summit to shops that will be handing out free chocolate treats to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy sweets while you shop for your special Valentine...or for yourself (we promise not to tell!).  And stop by to pick up some fabulous Valentine's Day jewelery!

We have some fabulous pieces left that are now marked down to 1/2 off!  They are only available on etsy.com; go check them out: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexandersDesigns?section_id=6714972


This Weeks Handmade Features Are:

Cherry Almond Foaming Bath Butter Sugar Scrub - Exfoliating Body Wash (4oz Jar) $4.50 + S/H

This whipped foaming sugar scrub is an amazing alternative to traditional bar soaps and commercial body washes. It is thick, creamy, and enriched with olive and jojoba oils to keep your skin silky smooth. Pure cane sugar and raw turbinado sugar have been added to this soap for gentle exfoliation.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34976316

Wicks Looper

The Wicks Looper is a small handmade device that allows you the create real-time noise loops and sound effects.

Before I go into the details here is a short youtube video showing the Wicks Looper in action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4mP25Mxuv0

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38055379

Earthenware garden bowl

This is a hand thrown earthenware bowl measuring 10 1/2 inches wide by 6 inches.

It is decorated with slip trailing, the technique is similar to piping icing on a cake, producing a lovely raised design. There are touches of glaze to highlight the natural clay.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25586076

Red Trees card set (4 cards)

These beautiful notecards depict a reproduction of one of my original water color paintings. They would make perfect thank you notes.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=33695645

Elephant Nursery Wall Art - Safari Animals Collection, 11x14 Print, 

Free Shipping (U.S.)

This adorable "Elephant" is one of three designs in this amazing "Safari Animals" collection. Designs are reproduction prints of original watercolors that are signed by the artist. Perfect for your little one's nursery or playroom!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37116844

Crocheted Rose Brooch

This lovely rose brooch is a perfect statement piece: bold, unique and beautiful. The rose is crocheted from a lovely raspberry red 100% wool bulky yarn, embellished with dewdrops of hand beaded faux red pearl beads, and measures about 4” across. A frayed peridot linen leaf sets the rose off beautifully for that effortlessly chic look

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35999573

Pouty Pug

This piece was full fused to give it a nice rounded top and rounded edges. The image was fused into the glass using our sepia decals (which can be ordered at: http://www.beaderydestash.etsy.com), it does not fade or scratch off.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38316586

A Few of My favorite Things:

Stop by and support our handmade features and tell them you saw them on our blog!!!

Have a great weekend-it is almost Friday!!! YEAH!

Jenny

Unique Handmade Gifts for Valentines Day!

It is freezing here!  OMG  we have had soooo much snow and by the end of the week, it will be 3 weeks since the kids were in school.  It is so hard to keep and 11 year old and 14 year old busy for three weeks.  They must go back to school next week.

Yep Valentine's Day will be here before you know it.  So I have compiled a fabulous list of Handmade gifts that your Valentine would love to get.

Handmade Origami Earrings - Origami Rose

The Paper Roses are folded by Japanese Washi Chiyogami papers.

The Earrings are protected with 3 layers of polymer sealant to make it DURABLE, PERMANENT and WATER-RESISTANT.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38270890

♥Especially baked for the girlie girls out there! Adorable large 4" red heart shaped cookies, freshly baked from our superb sugar cookie dough are adorably decorated with a variety of confections, sugar sprinkles and candied Non-Pareils. You or your recipient will receive a variety of 12 large decorated heart cookies. Arrives beautifully wrapped, gift ready for your recipients. We ship directly to your recipents as well as ship to multiple locations. Just send a convo with your request!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidayCandyLane

This 5x7 color photo is of a bright pink sunset over a lake. It was taken in the northwoods of Wisconsin. It comes in a white mat. It would look great in any room or office! Great for anyone who loves the outdoors

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37922660

A card that can say so many things: I love you, I miss you, Thank you... I suppose it could even be used for less pleasant messages like "you smell." I'll leave that up to you.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38047163

I have her Lavender products and love them!

These wonderful sequin gift boxes filled with our goodies will make a perfect gift for your loved ones, coworkers, teachers, etc. 

This listing is for a SILVER sequin box filled with:
- 1 Fields of Lavender Soap
- 1 Fields of Lavender Linen Water
- 1 Fields of Lavender Lotion Stick
- 1 Vanilla Lip Balm Stick (note: this is different than the photo)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23918623

I have one of these bags and I love it!!!

Big beautiful all purpose tote with three handy pockets inside and secure zipper closure. 

Made with durable upholstery fabrics and then lined and interfaced for additional support. Although this bag is super strong and heavy duty, it is not stiff or rigid so don’t expect it to stand on its own when empty. Who needs it to anyway? :)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37363364

Flowering Hearts are a pair of Sterling Silver Hearts embossed with flowers.

Great for everyday wear, they will go with so many outfits.

The earrings are about 1 1/4 long and almost 3/4 inch wide.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37928119

And Don't forget our BOGO 1/2 off sale!!!  Buy one item and get a second for 1/2 off!  What a deal.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexandersDesigns?section_id=6659605

Have a great day!

Jenny

BOGO - Buy One Get One for 1/2 off sale!

First off I have to tell you about Concord Soap!  This is a fabulous handmade soap comapny who sells their goods on etsy.com.  She may still be having her end of the year clearance too!!!  go check her out before eveything is gone: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ConcordSoap?section_id=6127036

It is time to purge!  I have lots of great things left and need to make room for my new pieces in 2010.

BOGO Sale: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexandersDesigns?section_id=6659605

Get them before they are gone, here are just a few of what I have to offer on sale:

How Does BOGO work?

Purchase one BOGO item and receive a second BOGO of your choosing for 1/2 off.  Your money will be refunded via paypal prior to shipping.  Or contact me for a custom listing with your BOGO pricing.

Wholesale Orders Welcomed-minimum order requirements apply.

Enjoy!