Handmade Wonderful

Apr 13
2011



Handmade Wonderful

The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift: Handmade Jewelry

If you are thinking about buying jewelry for yourself or for a loved one then you should definitely consider skipping the mass produced stuff for sale at most stores and think about getting some unique handmade earrings instead!

Give it some thought. What’s so great about owning the exact same bracelet, necklace, or earrings as thousands of other people? Mass produced jewelry may be expensive but that doesn’t mean it’s truly valuable. I do not care what type of stone it’s made out of. I don’t care how many diamonds it’s made out of. It is not really unique or really valuable in any real way unless it is handmade.

When you purchase a piece of handmade jewelry you are making a connection with a real human being who has made that jewelry for you. That connection is worth more than any chunk of gold or however many carats. When you buy an extremely expensive diamond ring you just buying the same ring that many other people have purchased. There’s nothing truly special about a ring like this.

If you want to take this “personal connection” thing one step further then you should order a custom made necklace.

Such a necklace can have a name engraved on a pendant for one example. You can tell the jewelry artist what name (or phrase) you want to have printed on the pendant so you will know that it was made specially for you. This also makes for an amazing present for a Birthday. Your wife or girlfriend will definitely appreciate a gift with such a personal touch.

Another positive to buying handmade is that you are helping to support a real artist and not some huge corporation. That is something to feel really good about. Our world needs less corporate power and more human power. Artists make our world more “human” while corporations are only concerned with greater profits at any cost.

Wonderful Hearts – Hand made CITY


Khokhloma Table Spoon


Khokhloma Table Spoon


$6.00


This is an original Khokhloma pattern (utensils) with certification of authenticity and official Semenov factory logo. All patterns are unique and hand-painted by Russian artists, so each painting does not repeat one another….

Amish Country Collectible 10 Lazy Susan Basket. Measures 10 X 3 (3 3/4 Including Ball Bearing Base) Beautifully Designed Lazy Susan Basket to Have on Your Primitive Kitchen Table or Cabinet. A Wonderful Decorative Basket to Fill with Goodies, Tie a Bow on and You've Got a Custom Gift Basket. It Makes a Unique Gift Idea for Any Country Home Decor. Colors May Vary (Brown, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Burgundy, Natural)


Amish Country Collectible 10 Lazy Susan Basket. Measures 10 X 3 (3 3/4 Including Ball Bearing Base) Beautifully Designed Lazy Susan Basket to Have on Your Primitive Kitchen Table or Cabinet. A Wonderful Decorative Basket to Fill with Goodies, Tie a Bow on and You’ve Got a Custom Gift Basket. It Makes a Unique Gift Idea for Any Country Home Decor. Colors May Vary (Brown, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Burgundy, Natural)


$32.95


AMISH COUNTRY COLLECTIBLE 10″ LAZY SUSAN BASKET. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED LAZY SUSAN BASKET TO HAVE ON YOUR PRIMITIVE KITCHEN TABLE OR CABINET. A WONDERFUL DECOREATIVE BASKET TO FILL WITH GOODIES, TIE A BOWN ON AND YOU’VE GOT A CUSTOM GIFT BASKET. IT MAKES A UNIQUE GIFT IDEA FOR ANY COUNTRY HOME. COLORS MAY VARY (BROWN, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE, BURGUNDY, NATURAL)…

Khokhloma Mug


Khokhloma Mug


$23.00


This is an original Khokhloma pattern (utensils) with certification of authenticity and official Semenov factory logo. All patterns are unique and hand-painted by Russian artists, so each painting does not repeat one another….

Summer Stock / In the Good Old Summertime (Movie Soundtracks) (Rhino Handmade)


Summer Stock / In the Good Old Summertime (Movie Soundtracks) (Rhino Handmade)


$26.98


All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

Night Time


Night Time


$7.99


All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

Atlantic Soul (1959-1975)


Atlantic Soul (1959-1975)


$51.59


4 CD set in a large 12″ X 12″ box. STILL SEALED with scratch on barcode. Produced by Billy Vera. A Rhino Handmade limited internet release – only 3000 sets….

Queen Bee 100% All-Natural, Organic Under Eye & Anti Wrinkle Balm - Removes Dark Circles, Facial Lines and Wrinkles Naturally - .5oz


Queen Bee 100% All-Natural, Organic Under Eye & Anti Wrinkle Balm – Removes Dark Circles, Facial Lines and Wrinkles Naturally – .5oz


$14.99


Our beautiful Queen Bee skin revitalizing balm is carefully hand made using only the highest quality 100% All-Natural Ingredients. This wonderful balm removes under eye circles, fades facial lines and wrinkles, moisturizes and protects damaged skin, and keeps skin looking healthy, smooth and vibrant. All without harmful and dangerous chemicals found in most store bought moisturizers and skin care …

(2 jars) Queen Bee 100% All-Natural, Organic Under Eye & Anti Wrinkle Balm - Removes Dark Circles, Facial Lines and Wrinkles Naturally - .5oz each jar


(2 jars) Queen Bee 100% All-Natural, Organic Under Eye & Anti Wrinkle Balm – Removes Dark Circles, Facial Lines and Wrinkles Naturally – .5oz each jar


$25.99


Our beautiful Queen Bee skin revitalizing balm is carefully hand made using only the highest quality 100% All-Natural Ingredients. This wonderful balm removes under eye circles, fades facial lines and wrinkles, moisturizes and protects damaged skin, and keeps skin looking healthy, smooth and vibrant. All without harmful and dangerous chemicals found in most store bought moisturizers and skin care …

Oatmeal and Stout Soap Bar with Shea Butter Made with Guinness Extra Stout


Oatmeal and Stout Soap Bar with Shea Butter Made with Guinness Extra Stout


$10.00


What can I say,, This is our newest addition to our family of soaps and it is just wonderful, Beer ( we use Guinness extra stout) is full of great natural ingredients so NATURALLY , it makes a wonderful creamy, conditioning, lathery and moisturizing soap. Beer is made with hops and barley which are both extremely gentile and wonderful for the skin . With the addition of Shea butter and oatmeal it …

LibraKnits Spro Cap - Baby Blues - Silk and Bamboo Baby Hat, a Wonderful Gift for Newborns


LibraKnits Spro Cap – Baby Blues – Silk and Bamboo Baby Hat, a Wonderful Gift for Newborns


$28.00


LibraKnits specializes in making luxurious handknitted baby hats for the discerning gift giver. Our handmade Spro baby hats are a soft and comfy gift for the first months of life. The unique bamboo, silk and lambswool yarn feels wonderful on soft baby skin and will help keep your newborn comfortable indoors or out. Most pediatricians recommend that newborns keep their heads covered for at least …


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