Featured Seller - Princess Peony 05-18-10

Sparkklejar at Etsy, is a friend of ours. Her teen daughter is also a seller on Etsy. She sells under the name Princess Peony.

From Princess Peony's profile:

I sell paper reclaimed and repurposed creations, salvaged goodies, simple crafts, and destash items.

The money I earn from my etsy sales is applied to my color guard fees and dues. Thank You for supporting me!

I just learned how to make origami boxes and I hope you like them. I am just learning how to craft with paper and I think it's a fun and responsible way to make old damaged books have a happy ending.

Here are some great items offered by Princess Peony:


6 Cinderella Paper Heart Tags From Childrens Book Repurposed Pink Bows Ribbons
6 heart tags hand cut from an old Cinderella story book by disney.

Pink ribbon ties and small bows

Large size hearts approx. 4" by 4 1/2" at longest areas

I traced the inner book page heart by using a cookie cutter, and free cut a border around it. Border is acid free craft paper.


7 Repurposed Origami Favor Boxes With Lids Vintage Chilrens Atlas Book
I do not destroy or cut up good books

This vintage childrens picture atlas was out dated and missing pages.

Free from bad smells and made in a smoke free home

Repurposed into 7 origami boxes made from the pages

3 1/4" by 3 1/4" by approx 1 5/8" deep

Shipped usps priority with recycled foam blocks to prevent crushing during transit~please recycle.
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Stop in and visit Princess Peony to see what she has created lately. While you are there, grab some great buys!

Be sure to also stop in and visit Sparkklejar for some great shabby chic products. Tell her Dakota sent you!

Featured Seller - James Robinson Creations On Artfire 03-04-10

This week we have chosen James Robinson Creations on Artfire as our featured seller. We were snooping around their sutdio and found some really cool items.

About James Robinson Creations

James Robinson has been crafting arts in wood and stone for over 40 years. Creating in any medium is akin to a painter or musical artist, you get an idea then you paint it to life. Something beautiful that never existed in that form 'comes' to Life ! It then becomes your gift to the Planet, James takes alot of pride in his 'children.' James tries to use recycled materials or found lumber and logs reclaimed from Hill Country area lakes. You'll never find a twig of wood in his creations stolen from the Amazonian Rain Forests.

Here are some of the cool things you will find at James Robinson Creations:

Rustic Western Cedar Bar / Counter
Product Description:

Here we have another Bar crafted in Old West Traditions. I collected weathered cedar posts, halfed them and they were afixed to a pine frame which is visible partially from the inside opening. Red cedar boards were used for the top & edges of top counter & inside shelfs. This Bar/ Retail Counter has a feel about it that's quite unique, I swear my Cowboy ancestors are pleased.

Dimensions: 54 1/4" long, 23 1/2 wide, 42" tall, weighs @250lbs. Finished counter top with uv tung oil & satin finish sealant. Can live in or out of doors.

This Bar/Counter is available in quantities or can be built to your specs for homes, bars, or business's.

Tan Hutch Buffet Cabinet
Product Description:

This piece is available for custom orders in any color- dimensions you desire or I can duplicate the one depicted that recently sold.

As pictured it's a beige/tan version, with bead board back. I get orders for these distressed/faux finished pieces from stores,homeowners and hotels. The predominant material is pine. Stands @6 1/2' tall by @36" wide.

This piece will take 2-6 weeks for delivery in most cases. please contact me prior to purchase to calculate shipping costs based on your location since it will go by freight.

Cedar Log Candle Set Calf Rope
Product Description:

These pieces are made from cedar 'logs' affixed to varying platforms, in this case a pine square base. Each is unique and I do take custom orders from retailers although by their nature each will be one of a kind I can duplicate the design elements and 'overall' look.

Each candle set is functional although one needs to realize they are using a variable called 'fire'. I suggest only the use of votives with metal (tin) casings-commonly sold.

I burn these regularly and each flame is spaced as to not ignite any combustible neighboring wood.

Each is styled in a western theme because the west is cool and finished in polyurethane and can be placed in or out of doors -except in wind.

Each is approx. 12-15 " tall by typically a 12-14" round or rectangular base. The item pictured though is the one your purchasing today. This one includes adornments of calfrope, barb wire and horseshoe.
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There's a lot more cool stuff at James Robinson Creations. We hope you will stop in and check out all of the offerings.

Featured Seller - Periwinkles 02-24-10

Our featured seller this week is Periwinkles. Periwinkles sells on eCrater.

Periwinkles store contains a variety of items some of which are vintage, antique, collectibles and used and some of which are brand new. Their stock includes brass, art, paintings and prints, glassware, figurines, camera, Pyrex, alarm clocks, milk glass, hobnail and much more.

Periwinkles searches attics, basements, antique and thrift stores to find just the right item for you treasure seekers. They find vintage and used items to tempt you. Periwinkles also lists brand new items for bargain hunters everywhere. They try to keep their prices as low as possible.
Metalcraft Florals #7048 which is Chrysanthemums in a brass teapot. This picture is actually molded into the third dimension so that the highlights truly stand out...the shadows are really there. This picture is 9 1/2" by 11 1/2" and the frame itself is 12" by 14". It is in very good shape but does have some discoloration on the mat.

Lenox Ming China salad plate featuring a flowering pink cherry or dogwood tree, beautiful butterflies and flowers. It has a blue design across edges, trimmed with gold. It's 8 1/4" in diameter.
This is one of Lenox's first lithographed patterns introduced in 1917.
It is marked on the back Lenox Ming. I believe it is from a snack set as there is an indented circle that would hold a teacup.
It is great shape.

Grand piano music box that is for a 50th wedding anniversary. On the lid are two bells 50th Happy Anniversary!! and musical notes. This music box is from Schmid musical collectible. It has a lever on the side to stop the music playing. It measures approximate 2 3/4" high, 3 3/4" wide and 4 1/8" deep. It is in very good shape.

Miniature tea set - All the pieces have a Asian scene. There are three figures on a bridge, a pagoda and flying birds. The teapot measures 1 3/4" tall, the creamer, sugar bowl, cups all measure 3/4" tall. The saucers measure 1 1/4" across and the platter measures 3 1/2" across. This tea set is in great shape.

Stop in at Periwinkles to see all of their fantastic treasures.

Featured Seller 08-23-2009 Maggie The Cat - eCrater

We have a wonderful friend on eCrater who is a very dedicated seller. She is also frequently in the eCrater forums helping others. Her user name is Maggie the Cat, which is a virtual persona. Maggie has been selling on eCrater for more than 3 years and she carries a wide variety of beautiful treasures.

She first appeared on eBay in 2003 and her story appears on her website at thelivesandlovesofmaggiethecat.

Maggie's eBay store, Maggie's Mall, was on-line for over 3 years. Her eBay feedback is 99.8% with well over 2000 successful transactions. You can shop her eCrater stores with confidence.

Maggie the Cat maintains 5 separate vintage shops on eCrater. Each focuses on a different aspect of their lives from chic fashion accessories to tacky souvenirs. Items range in age from antique to fairly recent pre-owned. All items are individually selected for their original high quality, current condition and uniqueness.

Prices range from a few dollars to a few hundred with most being in the very affordable range. Shipping is always fair. Combined shipping makes it even better. Many small lightweight items include shipping in the prices and combining them gives you a small to sizable rebate.

We hope that you will stop in and visit Maggie to see all of her fantastic items for yourself.

Look for vintage linens, ceramics, metalware, and other items to make your home more attractive at maggiethehousecat on eCrater.


Antique Embroidered Linen Dresser Scarf
Runner Southern Bell Bobbin Lace

Antique Linen And Lace Tablecloth
Filet Lace Open cut Work

Silverplate Serving Plate
Etched Design Marked LB

Napco China Box Pin Dishes
Hand Painted Lilies Of The Valley
Maggie's original and most popular store is solely vintage fashion accessories and jewelry: costume and sterling and it is located at thelivesandlovesofmaggiethecat on eCrater.


Woven Lurex Prong Set Crystals
Evening Bag Silver Tone Excellent Vintage

Birks Sterling Silver Hinge Bangle Bracelet
Birmingham England Vintage Jewelry

Aurora Borealis & Rhinestones
On Silver Filigree Brooch Vintage

Sale Dooney & Bourke All Weather Leather
Vintage Shoulder Bag Hang Tag Serial# ll1023
All kinds of artworks, books and magazines predominate in this store along with needlework and sewing patterns - located at theartsandlettersofmaggiethecat on eCrater.


Gabrielle Ardant Original Watercolor
Place de Tertre Signed Unframed

A Shropshire Lad AE
Housman 1923 HB Untrimmed

McCall's Bride Bridesmaid's Gown
Pattern 5746 Alicyn Uncut

Chicken Little Retold & Illustrated By
Steven Kellogg Soft Cover Children Vintage
Looking for homes for hundreds of cats: books, pictures, figurines, jewelry and anything else with a cat motif Maggie has them located at maggiethecatsmeows on eCrater.


Strange But True Cats 444 Really
Weird Facts & Photos New Book

Comfort Cat By Margo Harrison Hand
Painted Cement Tabby Cat Perfect Signed

French Window By Foujita Framed
Print On Canvas Board Vintage Prints

925 Sterling Silver & Marquisite Cat
Pin Brooch Moveable Tail Cintage
This store is purely for fun. Vintage souvenirs, travel guides, jewelry and advertising items. Nothing you can't live with out but everyone needs a bit of frivolity in their lives. You will find a ton of unused souvenir tea towels located at viewfinders on eCrater.


Moscow Picture Postcard Book
From The 1950s Cold War

Plate 1939 King George VI Royal Visit
Canada US Aynsley Bone China Vintage

Cuba Souvenir Spoon Enamel Shield
Crown Tipped Ornate Stem Old

Souvenir Of Wales Bracelet Coats Of Arms
Welsh Feather Lion Enamel & Gold Vintage