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Mauve and gold Buddha Design Glass 8inch candle holder with scented candle

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:41:36 -0500

$12.50
Description; 8” glass 7- day votive scented candle. Hand dyed imported paper, stamped & drawn designs, gold stamp embossed images 3-5 layers of high gloss protective sealer gold leaf trim .

When the wax is gone just set the empty holder in the freezer for a few minutes then the chilled residual wax should just pop out with a gentle poke! Now your empty Viva Original is ready to be refilled! Fill with a new candle 1.75” x 7”, fill with water to desired height and float a tea-light, fill with glass beads and place a votive where it can easily be replaced or use as a beautiful vase or planter till you can think of another way to give new life to your unique & chic yet subtle vessel of light!
Actually, The REALLY important thing is that YOU have the ONLY ONE OF IT’S KIND, Divine Design, Viva Nova Original candle HOLDER!!! .

Thank you & ENJOY!

I ship all my candles carefully wrapped & packed via USPS Priority by weight with tracking # & insurance included.

Please take all the usual precautions one would with lit candles, especially if you have pets and children around.

CARNELIAN and DRAGON VEIN AGATE EARRINGS

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:31:31 -0500

$25.00
AREN'T THEY LOVELY? NOT ONLY WILL YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL WEARING THESE, YOU'LL BENEFIT FROM THEIR METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES.

DRAGON VEIN AGATE-Can heighten creative visualization. It strengthens the ability and will to manifest one's life purpose on the earth plane. Promotes energy and strength.will help one discover the truth in a matter and to aid in accepting ones fate. Fire agate has a deep calming energy that brings security and safety. It is a protection stone with strong grounding powers

RUSSIAN SERPENTINE- is said to restore self-confidence, dispel fear and enhance meditation. It opens psychic abilities and helps you to understand the spiritual basis of life. It assists the retrieval of wisdom, and regains memory of past lives. Serpentine helps you to feel more in control of your life. It corrects mental and emotional imbalances and assists the conscious direction of healing energy toward problem areas. Serpentine is extremely cleansing and detoxifying for the body and blood, thus, it increases endurance and longevity.

CARNELIAN is a stone of creativity, individuality and courage. Like all agates, it has protection energies. It can aid memory, including recall of past lives. It is also a stone of protection in general and protection and relief from anger, jealousy and fear. In addition it can help with manifestation of one’s desires, and brings good luck. Carnelian can help ease or remove sorrows. . It is sometimes called the “actor’s stone”, It Increases physical energy, personal power, confidence, Motivation, Concentration, boldness, initiative, dramatic abilities, assertiveness, precision, analysis, analytical, appetite, awareness of feelings, emotional warmth, sociability, creativity, curiosity, inquisitiveness, compassion, individuality, memory, appreciation of nature, harmony, courage, action, happiness, self-esteem, rebirth, reincarnation and past life recall.

Silver& Gold findings for balance and prosperity.

Total length including silver & gold plated wire is 3"

WEAR IN GOOD HEALTH, WEALTH, HAPPINESS & PROSPERITY !

Happiness -Thank You w/ Buddhas pair of UNIQUE glass tea or votive candle holders

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:29:59 -0500

$20.00
I rather like this grandiose blurb. “Divine Design by Viva Nova Chicago-Original Decorative Art Votive Candle Holders
For more beautiful living and gift giving.
ONE OF A KIND BY DESIGN…………..ARE YOU ILLUMINATED?

The 2"x2" glass candle holder is decorated with silk dyed imported paper hand stamped, embellished & embossed then carefully sealed to ensure the durability and long life of this beautiful creation. Please, these are not meant to be dish washed. To clean, wipe with damp cloth. To remove old wax, place your candle holder in the freezer for a bit. The wax will just pop out cleanly, ready for another candle.

Here we have a pair of golden & black Buddhas on a bronze yellow background with 2 Chinese characters embossed in red. One means "Thank You" and the other symbolizes "Happiness"
Thank You !!!

ENJOY!

VLISCO Dutch Wax FABRIC AFRICAN PRINT 1yd

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:44:08 -0400

$14.00
VLISCO Real Dutch Wax Prints - Véritables Wax Prints Hollandais VLISCO - Premium African fabrics

For the last 160 years in the Netherlands, Vlisco has dedicated itself to creating highly desired textiles that have become part of the vibrant culture of West and Central Africa. Vlisco Wax Hollandaise has become a phenomenon in its own right. These imported product designs have consistently surprised and inspired their passionate and critical audience, through the generations. Vlisco’s craftsmanship is second to none, both in look and in quality. From the beginning, Vlisco has created exciting and expressive textiles, which never use ‘cliché African’ imagery. This has ensured that Vlisco has no equal in this market.

Retail $17.80 per yard

Vlisco fabrics are approximately 48" or 120 cm wide.

I BOUGHT THESE FABRICS IN SWITZERLAND IN 1995 & haven't used them in over 10 years. They are now up for the Mugan Collection as well as everything else in the store. He needs more chemo so all this has gotta GO!!!

Really striking designs & colors. Nice to use for a quilt or an accent pillow or ????
HAVE FUN!

So You Know- We have pets and smokers here I don't want anyone's allergies to go crazy because of us.

VLISCO Dutch Wax FABRIC AFRICAN PRINT 1yd

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:39:10 -0400

$13.50
VLISCO Real Dutch Wax Prints - Véritables Wax Prints Hollandais VLISCO - Premium African fabrics

For the last 160 years in the Netherlands, Vlisco has dedicated itself to creating highly desired textiles that have become part of the vibrant culture of West and Central Africa. Vlisco Wax Hollandaise has become a phenomenon in its own right. These imported product designs have consistently surprised and inspired their passionate and critical audience, through the generations. Vlisco’s craftsmanship is second to none, both in look and in quality. From the beginning, Vlisco has created exciting and expressive textiles, which never use ‘cliché African’ imagery. This has ensured that Vlisco has no equal in this market.

Retail $17.80 per yard 1-4 yards available

Vlisco fabrics are approximately 48" or 120 cm wide.

I BOUGHT THESE FABRICS IN SWITZERLAND IN 1995 & haven't used them in over 10 years. They are now up for the Mugan Collection as well as everything else in the store. He needs more chemo so all this has gotta GO!!!

Really striking designs & colors. Nice to use for a quilt or an accent pillow or ????
HAVE FUN!

So You Know- We have pets and smokers here I don't want anyone's allergies to go crazy because of us.

VLISCO Real Dutch Wax Prints -1 yard BRANCHES

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:15:44 -0400

$13.50
VLISCO Real Dutch Wax Prints - Véritables Wax Prints Hollandais VLISCO - Premium African fabrics

For the last 160 years in the Netherlands, Vlisco has dedicated itself to creating highly desired textiles that have become part of the vibrant culture of West and Central Africa. Vlisco Wax Hollandaise has become a phenomenon in its own right. These imported product designs have consistently surprised and inspired their passionate and critical audience, through the generations. Vlisco’s craftsmanship is second to none, both in look and in quality. From the beginning, Vlisco has created exciting and expressive textiles, which never use ‘cliché African’ imagery. This has ensured that Vlisco has no equal in this market.

BRANCHES DEEP RED w/ BLACK & DEEP YELLOW DESIGN

Retail $17.80 per yard

Vlisco fabrics are approximately 48" or 120 cm wide.

I BOUGHT THESE FABRICS IN SWITZERLAND IN 1995 & I haven't used them yet so they are going to help pay for Mugan's chemo too.

So You Know- We have pets and smokers here I don't want anyone's allergies to go crazy because of us.

Coral and Bright Olive Mother of Pearl earrings

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:52:31 -0400

$16.00
2" dangle of Green MOP & bright Red Coral spikes . Just FUN & look great with anything you want to add a little zing! & fun to.

Coral- stimulates the energetic pursuit of pre-determined goals. It protects from depression and despondency and lethargy. It is believed to have calming energies that tames tempers and compulsive disorders. Likewise, coral helps the wearer maintain spiritual balance. . Coral is said to protect children and it is given as a gift to children in many countries.

Mother of Pearl-is purported to protect from negative influence, and transmute negative energy. It is said to be highly protective and a particularly potent stone of protection for children. A traditional lore use of Mother of Pearl is to purify environments.

ONYX-CORAL and MOTHER OF PEARL NECKLACE

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:42:33 -0400

$44.00
This is a fun one!
Bright Olive MOP circles black Onyx which emanates from a central large, 35x45mm,
Onyx oval focal bead. Red Coral accents& strengthens the "living"gem.

There is a pair of earrings that are fun too!

Onyx- is first and foremost the stone of self mastery or self control as well as a protective stone.It is grounding stone and can be used to deflect or absorb the negativity of others, and in that way is a good stone for protection from negative forces and influences. Valuable in difficult or confusing times of our lives.

Coral-Today,with its reputed ability to calm and improve life, is considered the best accessory for modern people living in these stressed out times as it is said to help restore harmony in the event of emotional conflict and represents diplomacy and concurrence as well as soothing emotions and bringing peace within the self. Coral expedites and accelerates the transfer of knowledge as it facilitates intuition, imagination and visualization.

Mother Of Pearl-In Chinese culture, Mother of Pearl symbolizes money and wealth and was often given as a gift to a friend or loved one to bring them good luck. Along with prosperity, Mother of Pearl is also thought to stimulate intuition, increase clarity of thought and therefore greatly assist decision- making. It represents innocence and integrity and some even think that it has protective qualities as it is thought to stimulate the release and dissolution of negativity.

Measures 20" long with a Thai Silver hook clasp.

Old Jade Dragon Necklace

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:12:15 -0400

$106.00
I love this piece!
The Dragon is the Chinese YANG symbol., often depicted with the feminine Phoenix (YIN)., but, here he's going solo. You don't have to be born during a Dragon Year (1940, 1952,1964, 1976, 1988,2000,or the ver popular 2012!)
I could go on... but, I'll spare you and just the facts..
Dragon measures 54x43x7mm
23" long & circle/bar closure says "The Moment is..." "Now"
There are sweet carved Ox-Bone skulls dotted between several varieties of
Jade/ Nephrite-Jade is a stone of the heart. So, of course, it can attract and enhance love of all kinds. It is also a stone of fidelity and generosity. It is also considered to be good for the physical heart and emotional balance and stability. Jade is also very helpful as a stone of abundance
Serpentine-. helps with emotional cleansing, psychic powers, and attract love and money. Serpentine is an excellent stone for meditation.
Tourmaline Jade-Enhances flexibility, happiness, objectivity, compassion, serenity, balance, positive transformation, healing, strength, tolerance, love, spirituality, joy, peace, understanding..
Snakeskin Jasper- encourages a pleasant personality by providing inner peace and an appreciation for the simple joy of being alive. As a result, users of snakeskin agate experience increased cheerfulness and self love as well as a renewed love of
Carnelian-is an excellent stone for clearing away negative thoughts and habits.Carnelian is the stone of creativity, stimulating personal power and a compassion disposition. Carnelian also stimulates initiative, analytical precision and inquisitiveness.
Rose Quartz-Among it’s most popular uses it is thought to help balance the emotions and deal with repressed negativity and anger, & use it to release negativity and replace it with gentle self-appreciation.

You'll feel like the Goddess YOU ARE wearing this........I Promise.

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - SORBET

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:16:21 -0400

$3.00
I bought these ages ago and haven't done a thing with them for years. They are taking up space and I need money for Mugan's chemo. So! Here they are! Sorry, not a huge bargain, but a little less than retail, even with the S&H..Lucky I have colors that aren't available in most places.
Some colors are more expensive than others

Description

25 tiles per bag
Each tile measures 20mm square ( 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/8" )
Approximately 225 tiles to the square foot
Colors approximate Mosaic Mercantile color chart

Large Wavy CITRINE BEAD

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:39:28 -0400

$5.25
Just GORGEOUS! & look at all the wonderful properties!
Keywords: Success, Abundance
Citrine is known as the "success stone" because it promotes success, prosperity, and abundance. It particularly promotes success in business, earning it another nickname, "merchant's stone", and is said to bring business if put in the cashbox of a shop or carried. Citrine is a stone of good fortune, although it brings good fortune in sometimes-unexpected ways. It is a stone of manifestation, helping manifest abundance in many ways. Along with prosperity and good fortune, citrine imparts generosity, to share the wealth, so to speak.
Citrine dissipates negative energies of all kinds. It also does not absorb any negative energy from its surroundings, and thus never needs energetic clearing. Citrine can be used to clear unwanted energies from the environment. Family issues caused by negative energies can also be resolved and cleared with citrine. Since citrine eliminates negative energies, it helps generate stability in all areas, and is good for general protection.
In the mental area, citrine enhances mental clarity, confidence, and will power. It also increases creativity and promotes honesty.
Emotionally, citrine relieves depression, self-doubt, anger, and irrational mood swings. Citrine is a stone that brings happiness and cheer to one who carries or wears it. Citrine also reduces self-destructive tendencies. Citrine helps eliminate fears caused by others' ideas and suggestions. It can help one overcome emotional traumas and grief. Sensuality and sexuality can also be heightened by citrine.
This one measures 43 x 43 x 4mm

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. -COBALT

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:17:05 -0400

$4.00
I bought these ages ago and haven't done a thing with them for years. They are taking up space and I need money for Mugan's chemo. So! Here they are! Sorry, not a huge bargain, but a little less than retail, even with the S&H..Lucky I have colors that aren't available in most places.
Some colors are more expensive than others

Description

25 tiles per bag
Each tile measures 20mm square ( 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/8" )
Approximately 225 tiles to the square foot
Colors approximate Mosaic Mercantile color chart

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - CANARY YELLOW

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:11:29 -0400

$4.50
I bought these ages ago and haven't done a thing with them for years. They are taking up space and I need money for Mugan's chemo. So! Here they are! Sorry, not a huge bargain, but a little less than retail, even with the S&H..Lucky I have colors that aren't available in most places.
Some colors are more expensive than others

Description

25 tiles per bag
Each tile measures 20mm square ( 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/8" )
Approximately 225 tiles to the square foot
Colors approximate Mosaic Mercantile color chart

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - SAGE

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:08:22 -0400

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - LEMON

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:04:14 -0400

Wrights Simplicity 5115 - Babies' Romper Pattern- 6 EASY

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:47:46 -0400

$4.00
SIMPLICITY 5115
Size A XXS,XS,S,M,L
$10.95

I came across these and thought the way kids grow so fast it only makes sense to sew if you know how. My mum did for me. I personally have no use for these so I’m offering them up for the ETSY Mums & Dads for a few dollars plus shipping.

Condition: This pattern has NOT been cut. All pieces and instructions are present. The cover has minimal wear expected for its age, but the contents are clean and in good shape and complete.

HAPPINESS

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:53:20 -0400

$15.50
Chinese symbol -CHOP- depicting "Happiness". Jet black on a rich red orange deep hue hand dyed imported paper, A heady mix of floral & wood notes will bring you there...HAPPY!

Description; 8” glass 7- day votive scented candle. Hand dyed imported paper, drawn designs, 3-5 layers of high gloss protective sealer gold leaf trim .

When the wax is gone just set the empty holder in the freezer for a few minutes then the chilled residual wax should just pop out with a gentle poke! Now your empty Viva Original is ready to be refilled! Fill with a new candle 1.75” x 7”, fill with water to desired height and float a tea-light, fill with glass beads and place a votive where it can easily be replaced or use as a beautiful vase or planter till you can think of another way to give new life to your unique vessel of light!
Actually, The REALLY important thing is that YOU have the ONLY ONE OF IT’S KIND, Divine Design, Viva Nova Original candle HOLDER!!! .

Thank you & ENJOY!

I ship all my candles carefully wrapped & packed via USPS Priority by weight with tracking # & insurance included.

Please take all the usual precautions one would with lit candles, especially if you have pets and children around.

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - BLACK

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:33:52 -0400

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - Metallic TOAST

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:30:00 -0400

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. 25pcs- URCHIN -MEDIUM BLU-GRN

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:23:30 -0400

$3.25
I bought these ages ago and haven't done a thing with them for years. They are taking up space and I need money for Mugan's chemo. So! Here they are! Sorry, not a huge bargain, but a little less than retail, even with the S&H..Lucky I have colors that aren't available in most places.
Some colors are more expensive than others

Description

25 tiles per bag
Each tile measures 20mm square ( 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/8" )
Approximately 225 tiles to the square foot
Colors approximate Mosaic Mercantile color chart

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - PACIFIC BLUE

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:17:20 -0400

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - MOSS GREEN

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:12:48 -0400

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - MYSTIC BLUE

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:08:37 -0400

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - Dark TURQUOISE-DEEP SWELL

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:02:13 -0400

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - ATLANTIC BLUE

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:56:12 -0400

$3.50
I bought these ages ago and haven't done a thing with them for years. They are taking up space and I need money for Mugan's chemo. So! Here they are! Sorry, not a huge bargain, but a little less than retail, even with the S&H..Lucky I have colors that aren't available in most places.
Some colors are more expensive than others

Description

25 tiles per bag
Each tile measures 20mm square ( 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/8" )
Approximately 225 tiles to the square foot
Colors approximate Mosaic Mercantile color chart

Mosaic Glass Tiles 3/4 inch sq. - POPPY RED

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:50:31 -0400

$4.00

I bought these ages ago and haven't done a thing with them for years. They are taking up space and I need money for Mugan's chemo. So! Here they are! Sorry, not a huge bargain, but a little less than retail, even with the S&H..Lucky I have colors that aren't available in most places.
Some colors are more expensive than others

Description

25 tiles per bag
Each tile measures 20mm square ( 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/8" )
Approximately 225 tiles to the square foot
Colors approximate Mosaic Mercantile color chart

Mosaic Glass Tile 3/4 inch sq. - ORANGE

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:43:32 -0400

$4.00

I bought these ages ago and haven't done a thing with them for years. They are taking up space and I need money for Mugan's chemo.
So! Here they are! Sorry, not a huge bargain, but a little less than retail, even with the S&H..Lucky I have colors that aren't available in most places.Some colors are more expensive than others

25 tiles per bag
Each tile measures 20mm square ( 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/8" )

Approximately 225 tiles to the square foot

Colors approximate Mosaic Mercantile color chart

3/4 inch Italian Colored Glass Mosaic Tile -White

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:43:00 -0400

$3.00
I bought these ages ago and haven't done a thing with them for years. They are taking up space and I need money for Mugan's chemo. So! Here they are!
Sorry, not a huge bargain, but a little less than retail, even with the S&H..
Lucky I have colors that aren't available in most places.

Some colors are more expensive than others

25 tiles per bag

Each tile measures 20mm square ( 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/8" )

Approximately 225 tiles to the square foot

Colors approximate Mosaic Mercantile color chart

DUMORTIERITE FLAT OVAL PENDANT BEAD 40x30x9mm

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:23:15 -0400

$5.50
I LOVE THIS STONE!! As artists, it's almost a given that we are a little scattered? OK, I'M SCATTERED ;-) & wearing this stone actually does seem to help me organize my thoughts and map out my next "Plan to take over the world" NARF!!
A gorgeous deep denim blue makes it so easy to wear with so many looks. It's also reputed to be an excellent stone for women in business. Now, put this together with another great "Money" stone, Citrine..check my listing for a DIVINE & HUGE WAVY ONE of those!...Let's kick start this economy ladies !
Here are some of this Blue Beauty's attributes:

1-Promotes accomplishments, positive attitude, courage, trust, harmony, and helps us cope with panic and fear. Dumortierite enhances organizational abilities, including precision, self discipline and the ability to organize. Helps us become more businesslike, systematic, tidy and methodical. If you own a business, the stone may help you better organize files, procedures and even your thought processes in evaluating what's best for your company.

2-Dumortierite will also provide you with more strength and courage to assert your true potential and help you vocalize your abilities - "To sell yourself" - to others. Eliminates stubbornness while still allowing one to stand up for oneself in the right causes. This is a good career stone for women.

3-Dumortierite will assist you in communicating spiritual concepts to others and better understanding unusual or mystical events you experience. It is a popular stone for opening the Third Eye, and is excellent for opening up communication with your Angels and Spirit Guides.

4-It quickly reduces difficulties of scattered mind and disorganization. In addition, it encourages one to see and accept reality, and react to it in an intelligent manner in one's own behalf. This stone acts as an aid to your mental capabilities in overcoming tough situations. It opens the third eye charka to enhance mental (and emotional) intelligence.

5-Learning Stone -Dumortierite promotes mental discipline especially in regard to learning new things. Students find it useful when they are required to take in large amounts of data over short periods of time, because it aids memory.

6-Vision Stone-Meditate or sleep with dumortierite to stimulate psychic or prophetic vision if you are gifted.
Patience and Tolerance: Gives you the ability to see the value and worth in all humans regardless of outside appearances. Reduces excitability and hyperactivity

7-Dumortierite is said to promote a positive attitude in all life situations. It provides us with courage and trust in personal times of hardship as well as helping us to gain control and understanding in our own lives. Some like to use Dumortierite to ease panic and fear. Apparently it is being used to help addicts cope with their addiction by recognizing the patterns and helping to erase the negativity at a core level.

You will get 1 ( one) Dumortierite flat oval pendant with a hole drilled from top to bottom. It measures about 40x30x9mm. The photo is the representative of the whole lot. You will receive one similar to the photo.

Thanks so much and all the BEST for ALL YOUR ENDEAVORS! Viva & Mugan Jin

Vintage Buttercups DL Silk Hand Embroidered Square 10 x10

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:44:10 -0400

$20.00
So pretty. Way back in the 50’s, when I was young, my artsy crafty grandmother & I would make sachets from these lovely hand embroidered silk panels. The story I was told was that she had inherited them from my Great Aunt Daisy who, being quite the world traveler, had gotten them in either China or Japan on one of her many adventures. Each piece is superbly hand embroidered on a substantive weight of creamy white 100% silk and depicts an array of buttercups, violets or forget-me-not’s. With 2 variations, and leaf color, they are so stunning, the workmanship so uniform excepting the variations ( in color ) from each woman’s skein of silk floss. You can see that these are all HAND MADE by the stitching on the back.It’s hard to believe, so I was told, that they were commissioned originally to adorn the boxes of only the most exclusive imported chocolates. Amazing!

That being said, one can easily imagine them being either framed, accenting a very special and elegant quilt, or as my Grandmother and I would do, sachets and small purse/bags.! I have made one for my Tarot cards. I’m confident that the Etsy community can find some wonderfully creative uses for these historic gems.

Speaking of History! They are in incredibly good shape & there are only a few with obvious aging, a few discoloration spots. I haven’t washed or mucked about with them in any way save for running the iron over the back to get a smooth photo. There, on the back, are some signs of age evident, but, they DO NOT appear to show on the front! YAY! Apparently packing them away under the eaves for almost 50 years didn’t do them any real harm at all.

This panel measures approx.10"x10' I have checked and it appears to be free of blemish, stitch or pencil marks.
THESE HAVE DARK LEAVES.
I have not seen anything comparable to these available anywhere else and that’s one of the reasons I’m parting with most of them. I’m sure my Grammy would approve of my making them available to such a creative community and for the pressing reason of paying the enormous bill incurred for the chemotherapy that saved my dear dog's -Mugan- life.
FAST * SHIPPING!!

Please check out my other items while you are here. I’m trying to put up more items in my store as fast as I can, which isn’t very I’m sorry to admit.
* I’ll pop your purchase down to the Post Office as soon as your Paypal preferred payment clears ;-)
PLEASE Let me know if you object to it being folded for mailing.
I usually mail USPS w/Delivery Confirmation.

So You Know- We have pets and smokers here I don't want anyone's allergies to go crazy because of us.

We hope that you’ll be delighted with your purchase. I have described each item to the best of my ability and if missed something please allow me to correct the situation. I really don’t accept returns unless the circumstances are dire as payments from you go directly to the Vet bill.
PLEASE drop me a note if you'd like to get more ,,

VINTAGE Forget-Me-Not Silk Hand Embroidered 5x13 Panel

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:38:24 -0400

$17.50
So pretty. Way back in the 50’s, when I was young, my artsy crafty grandmother & I would make sachets from these lovely hand embroidered silk panels. The story I was told was that she had inherited them from my Great Aunt Daisy who, being quite the world traveler, had gotten them in either China or Japan on one of her many adventures. Each piece is superbly hand embroidered on a substantive weight of creamy white 100% silk and depicts an array of buttercups, violets or forget-me-not’s. Please check for those auctions

Here I am offering 1 5"x13" silk square of hand embroidered forget me nots with a DARK GREEN leaf color.They are so stunning, the workmanship so uniform excepting the variations ( in color ) from each woman’s skein of silk floss. It’s hard to believe, so I was told, that they were commissioned originally to adorn the boxes of only the most exclusive imported chocolates. Amazing!

That being said, one can easily imagine them being either framed, accenting a very special and elegant quilt, or as my Grandmother and I would do, sachets and small purse/bags. I have made one for my Tarot cards. I’m confident that the Crafty Diva community can find some wonderfully creative uses for these historic gems.

Speaking of History! They are in incredibly good shape & there are only a few with obvious aging, a few discoloration spots. I haven’t washed or mucked about with them in any way save for running the iron over the back to get a smooth photo. Apparently packing them away under the eaves for almost 50 years didn’t do them any real harm at all.

This design measures approx.5x13" I have checked these panels and they appear to be free of blemish, there may be outside of the measured area stitch or pencil marks.

I have not seen anything comparable to these available anywhere else and that’s one of the reasons I’m parting with most of them. I’m sure my Grammy would approve of my making them available to such a creative community and for the pressing reason of paying the enormous bill incurred for the chemotherapy that saved my dear dog's -Mugan- life.
So You Know- We have pets and smokers here I don't want anyone's allergies to go crazy because of us.

We hope that you’ll be delighted with your purchase. I have described each item to the best of my ability and if missed something please allow me to correct the situation. I really don’t accept returns unless the circumstances are dire as payments from you go directly to the Vet bill& that being the case, I will only make an exchange and buyer pays for all shipping. I do tell you about the presence of any blemishes in the listing so it's not a valid reason, please make sure you are okay with these terms before you buy.
That being said...I want you to be happy and if you don't, in fact, mind some age spots-discoloration that shows on the FRONT-, let me know because I have that quality for sale at a discount.
Thanks so much!
All Best, Viva & Mugan Jin

Vintage Violets Silk on Silk Hand Embroidered 7x7 Square

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:44:33 -0400

$20.00
So pretty. Way back in the 50’s, when I was young, my artsy crafty grandmother & I would make sachets from these lovely hand embroidered silk panels. The story I was told was that she had inherited them from my Great Aunt Daisy who, being quite the world traveler, had gotten them in either China or Japan on one of her many adventures. Each piece is superbly hand embroidered on a substantive weight of creamy white 100% silk and depicts an array of buttercups, violets or forget-me-not’s. Please check for those auctions

Here I am offering 1 7"x7"" silk square of hand embroidered violets with a silvery brown leaf color.They are so stunning, the workmanship so uniform excepting the variations ( in color ) from each woman’s skein of silk floss. It’s hard to believe, so I was told, that they were commissioned originally to adorn the boxes of only the most exclusive imported chocolates. Amazing!

That being said, one can easily imagine them being either framed, accenting a very special and elegant quilt, or as my Grandmother and I would do, sachets and small purse/bags. I have made one for my Tarot cards. I’m confident that the Crafty Diva community can find some wonderfully creative uses for these historic gems.

Speaking of History! They are in incredibly good shape & there are only a few with obvious aging, a few discoloration spots. I haven’t washed or mucked about with them in any way save for running the iron over the back to get a smooth photo. Apparently packing them away under the eaves for almost 50 years didn’t do them any real harm at all.
This design measures approx.7"x7" I have checked these panels and they appear to be free of blemish, there may be outside of the measured area stitch or pencil marks.
I have not seen anything comparable to these available anywhere else and that’s one of the reasons I’m parting with most of them. I’m sure my Grammy would approve of my making them available to such a creative community
We hope that you’ll be delighted with your purchase. I have described each item to the best of my ability and if missed something please allow me to correct the situation. I really don’t accept returns unless the circumstances are dire as payments from you go directly to the Vet bill& that being the case, I will only make an exchange and buyer pays for all shipping. I do tell you about the presence of any blemishes in the listing so it's not a valid reason, please make sure you are okay with these terms before you buy.
That being said...I want you to be happy and if you don't, in fact, mind some age spots-discoloration that shows on the FRONT-, let me know because I have that quality for sale at a discount.
Thanks so much!
All Best, Viva & Mugan Jin
So You Know- We have pets and smokers here I don't want anyone's allergies to go crazy because of us.

Forget-Me-Not Vintage Hand Embroidered Silk Panel 5x12

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:39:01 -0400

$17.50
So pretty. Way back in the 50’s, when I was young, my artsy crafty grandmother & I would make sachets from these lovely hand embroidered silk panels. The story I was told was that she had inherited them from my Great Aunt Daisy who, being quite the world traveler, had gotten them in either China or Japan on one of her many adventures. Each piece is superbly hand embroidered on a substantive weight of creamy white 100% silk and depicts an array of buttercups, violets or forget-me-not’s. They are so stunning, the workmanship so uniform excepting the variations ( in color ) from each woman’s skein of silk floss. It’s hard to believe, so I was told, that they were commissioned originally to adorn the boxes of only the most exclusive imported chocolates. Amazing!

That being said, one can easily imagine them being either framed, accenting a very special and elegant quilt, or as my Grandmother and I would do, sachets and small purse/bags. I have made one for my Tarot cards. I’m confident that the Etsy community can find some wonderfully creative uses for these historic gems.
Speaking of History! They are in incredibly good shape & there are only a few with obvious aging, a few discoloration spots. I haven’t washed or mucked about with them in any way save for running the iron over the back to get a smooth photo. There, on the back, are some signs of age evident, but they DO NOT appear to show on the front! YAY! Apparently packing them away under the eaves for almost 50 years didn’t do them any real harm at all.

This design measures approx.4.5"x11.5" I have checked this panel and it appears to be free of blemish, stitch or pencil marks.
I have not seen anything comparable to these available anywhere else and that’s one of the reasons I’m parting with most of them. I’m sure my Grammy would approve of my making them available to such a creative community!
Please check out my other items while you are here. I’m trying to put up more items in my store as fast as I can, which isn’t very I’m sorry to admit.
So You Know- We have pets and smokers here I don't want anyone's allergies to go crazy because of us.

Zipao Jade Chinese Zodiac SNAKE pendant

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:43:33 -0400

$7.00
This pendant is made of "Purple" Zipao Jade & measures 42X30MM
The Snake Personality
Depth and charisma make the Snake a formidable presence. You tend to spend a lot of time in your head, but you are not a worrier. Rather, you pass your quiet time in reflection and contemplation. This, together with your love of learning, is what gives you such great depth. Of all the signs of the Chinese zodiac, yours is most closely associated with wisdom. You probably have many interests and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, which result in an increasingly complex persona. In fact there is always more to learn about you. Just when people think they know you, they find out you have developed a totally new interest. Not only that they discover you have quickly grasped the subject

Although you are more than willing to share your knowledge, you have a penchant for secrecy when it comes to your personal life. This adds an aura of mystery to your already commanding presence. Like the Dragon, the Snake is a karmic sign, which means you are likely to experience lots of extreme highs and lows in your life.

More than any other sign, the Snake knows how to present itself in the most favorable light. You are rarely flamboyant or ostentatious. Rather, you are probably fully aware of your karmic status and don’t feel a need to impress anybody. But, when the spirit moves you, you will appear as the most dazzling personality on the scene.

SNAKE YEARS ARE 1941,1953,1965,1977,1989,2001, & 2013

Zipao Jade Carved Dragon Skull Pendant

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:04:12 -0400

$8.25
This fierce face is made of Zipao jade and measures 45x35x15mm
He is a classic Dragon image to ward off evil and a perfect gift for those born in Dragon Years. 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988 or 2000

SNAKE Spacer Beads fit Pandora SALE

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:44:32 -0400

$5.25

Description:
CONDITION: brand new
QTY: 30PCS
Material: zinc alloy metal (lead free)
SIZE:

11mmx7mm Hole Size: approx 4.5mm
colors: Antique silver

Forget-Me-Not Vintage Hand Embroidered Silk Panel

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:23:26 -0400

$20.00
So pretty. Way back in the 50’s, when I was young, my artsy crafty grandmother & I would make sachets from these lovely hand embroidered silk panels. The story I was told was that she had inherited them from my Great Aunt Daisy who, being quite the world traveler, had gotten them in either China or Japan on one of her many adventures. Each piece is superbly hand embroidered on a substantive weight of creamy white 100% silk and depicts an array of buttercups, violets or forget-me-not’s. With 2 variations, and leaf color, they are so stunning, the workmanship so uniform excepting the variations ( in color ) from each woman’s skein of silk floss. It’s hard to believe, so I was told, that they were commissioned originally to adorn the boxes of only the most exclusive imported chocolates. Amazing!
These have been checked and some do show yellow age spots and stitch & pencil marks. This one is PERFECT. It measures 14"x5.5"
That being said, one can easily imagine them being either framed, accenting a very special and elegant quilt, or as my Grandmother and I would do, sachets and small purse/bags. I have made one for my Tarot cards. I’m confident that the Etsy community can find some wonderfully creative uses for these historic gems.
Speaking of History! They are in incredibly good shape & there are only a few obvious aging, a few discoloration spots. I haven’t washed or mucked about with them in any way save for running the iron over the back to get a smooth photo. There, on the back, are the signs of age more evident than on the front. I think that OXI would probably help that but I'm not going to mess with them.
This design measures approx.
I have not seen anything comparable to these available anywhere else and that’s one of the reasons I’m parting with most of them. I’m sure my Grammy would approve of my making them available to such a creative community and for the pressing reason of paying the enormous bill incurred for the chemotherapy that saved my dear dog's -Mugan- life.
FAST * SHIPPING!!
Please check out my other items while you are here. I’m trying to put up more items in my store as fast as I can, which isn’t very I’m sorry to admit.
* I’ll pop your purchase down to the Post Office as soon as your Paypal preferred payment clears ;-)
I usually mail USPS Priority or First Class w/Delivery Confirmation.

We hope that you’ll be delighted with your purchase. I have described each item to the best of my ability and if missed something please allow me to correct the situation. I really don’t accept returns unless the circumstances are dire as payments from you go directly to the Vet bill.
So You Know- We have pets and smokers here I don't want anyone's allergies to go crazy because of us.
If you are interested in more please convo me.. I have 6 more of this type and many of the others listed.

Vintage Silk Buttercups -LL- Embroidery 10x10 Panel

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:52:50 -0400

$20.00
So pretty. Way back in the 50’s, when I was young, my artsy crafty grandmother & I would make sachets from these lovely hand embroidered silk panels. The story I was told was that she had inherited them from my Great Aunt Daisy who, being quite the world traveler, had gotten them in either China or Japan on one of her many adventures. Each piece is superbly hand embroidered on a substantive weight of creamy white 100% silk and depicts an array of buttercups, violets or forget-me-not’s. With 2 variations, and leaf color, they are so stunning, the workmanship so uniform excepting the variations ( in color ) from each woman’s skein of silk floss. You can see that these are all HAND MADE by the stitching on the back.It’s hard to believe, so I was told, that they were commissioned originally to adorn the boxes of only the most exclusive imported chocolates. Amazing!

That being said, one can easily imagine them being either framed, accenting a very special and elegant quilt, or as my Grandmother and I would do, sachets and small purse/bags.! I have made one for my Tarot cards. I’m confident that the Etsy community can find some wonderfully creative uses for these historic gems.

Speaking of History! They are in incredibly good shape & there are only a few with obvious aging, a few discoloration spots. I haven’t washed or mucked about with them in any way save for running the iron over the back to get a smooth photo. There, on the back, are some signs of age evident, but, they DO NOT appear to show on the front! YAY! Apparently packing them away under the eaves for almost 50 years didn’t do them any real harm at all.

This panel measures approx.10"x10' I have checked and it appears to be free of blemish, stitch or pencil marks.

I have not seen anything comparable to these available anywhere else and that’s one of the reasons I’m parting with most of them. I’m sure my Grammy would approve of my making them available to such a creative community and for the pressing reason of paying the enormous vet bill !

Please check out my other items while you are here. I’m trying to put up more items in my store as fast as I can, which isn’t very I’m sorry to admit.
* I’ll pop your purchase down to the Post Office as soon as your Paypal preferred payment clears ;-)
PLEASE Let me know if you object to it being folded for mailing.
I usually mail USPS Priority or First Class w/Delivery Confirmation within a day or 2.

We hope that you’ll be delighted with your purchase. I have described each item to the best of my ability and if missed something please allow me to correct the situation. I really don’t accept returns unless the circumstances are dire as payments from you go directly to the Vet bill.

So You Know- We have pets and smokers here I don't want anyone's allergies to go crazy because of us.

PLEASE drop me a note if you'd like to get more ,, I am listing a group of 6 but not guaranteed to be as perfect as this one.