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Scrabble Letter U Pendant

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:58:55 -0500

$20.00
Wear your initial -- or just your favorite letter -- around your neck. Actual Scrabble wooden game piece is wrapped with wire and hand-soldered. Swirl loop at top attaches to 24 inch (61 cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

All 26 letters available.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Gold Button Bracelet

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:26:04 -0500

$9.00
Shiny goldtone plastic buttons on black waxed linen with a button clasp.
Approximately 7 inches long (18cm); fits 6.5 inch (16.5cm) wrist.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Magnets - Choose your letters and quantity

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:59:34 -0500

$3.50
Actual Scrabble tiles from a special edition game are maroon with tan lettering.
Round magnet on the back.

- - Sorry, I'm currently out of H, J, M, X & Y in this color. - -

The letters are 0.50 each and this listing is for 7 letters. Contact me about how many and which letters you'd like, and I'll create a personalized listing for you.

Note: Colored Scrabble tiles are not always colorfast and sometimes the color can be rubbed off. Please don't keep these in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter E Pendant

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:24:51 -0500

$20.00
Wear your initial -- or just your favorite letter -- around your neck.

Wooden game piece has a blonde wood finish and white lettering.
I've hand-soldered around the game piece and added a 24 inch (61 cm) ball chain that slips over your head without undoing the clasp. Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter G Pendant

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:19:02 -0500

$20.00
Wear your initial -- or just your favorite letter -- around your neck.

Wooden game piece with a blonde wood finish and white lettering is wrapped with wire and hand-soldered.
Swirl loop at top attaches to 24 inch (61 cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter T Pendant

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:24:19 -0500

Scrabble Letter I Pendant

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:19:26 -0500

$20.00
Letter I

Actual Scrabble wood tile, hand-soldered around edge, with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

All 26 letters available.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Letter W Pendant

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:37:05 -0500

Paris Map Ring with Secret Compartment

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:26:48 -0500

$32.00
Paris map ring, ready for your own secret treasure inside the hinged pillbox.

Professional-grade resin protects the map on the adjustable silvertone base-metal ring. Ring top is just under 1 x 0.75 inches (2.5 x 2 cm); secret compartment is about 0.25 inch deep (0.5 cm).

All of my rings are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Blue Letter T Scrabble Pendant

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:21:10 -0500

$20.00
Actual Scrabble tile from a special edition game -- blue with gold lettering.
Hand-soldered around edge with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch (61cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

Note: Colored Scrabble tiles are not always colorfast and sometimes the color can be rubbed off if you try hard. Please don't keep this in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Letter O Pendant

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:00:13 -0500

$20.00
Letter O

Actual Scrabble tile, hand-soldered around edge, with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch ball chain (61cm), slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

All 26 letters available.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Red Letter R Scrabble Pendant

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:28:44 -0500

$20.00
A special pendant for those red-letter days

Actual Scrabble tile from a special edition, hand-soldered around edge, with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch (61cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Burgundy Scrabble Letter F Pendant

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:27:04 -0500

$20.00
Actual burgundy Scrabble tile with white lettering (from a special edition game set).
Hand-soldered around edge with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch (61cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

Note: Colored Scrabble tiles are not always colorfast and sometimes the color can be rubbed off if you try hard. Please don't keep this in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Lemon Yellow Button Bracelet

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:28:19 -0500

$9.00
Lemon yellow plastic buttons on off-white waxed linen with a button clasp.
Approximately 7.75 inches long (19.5cm); fits 7.25 inch (18.5cm) wrist.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Shimmery Blue Button Bracelet

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:13:04 -0500

$9.00
Mismatched blue plastic buttons on blue waxed linen with a button clasp.
Approximately 7.25 inches long (18.5cm); fits 6.75 inch (17cm) wrist.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Purple Button Bracelet

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:26:12 -0500

$9.00
Purple plastic buttons on purple waxed linen with a button clasp.
Approximately 7 inches long (18cm); fits 6.5 inch (16.5cm) wrist.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Pewter-Look Button Bracelet

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:56:05 -0500

$9.00
Pewter-color cut-out plastic buttons on black waxed linen with a metal button clasp.
Approximately 7.75 inches long (19.5cm); fits 7.25 inch (18.5cm) wrist.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Custom Map Magnets - Choose your maps and quantity

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:51:28 -0500

$5.00
City, state, province, country -- you choose where in the world you'd like to be!

Each magnet is made from vintage maps and atlases -- NOT photocopies. Each will be unique and vary in colors, typestyles and graphics.
1.25 inch (3 cm)

The magnets are 2.50 each and this listing is for 2 magnets. Contact me about how many and which locations you'd like, and I'll create a personalized listing for you.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

English Foxhound Magnet

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:15:00 -0500

$2.00
English Foxhound image from a vintage dictionary.
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my magnets are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Shimmery Blue Button Bracelet

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:59:38 -0500

$9.00
Shimmery blue plastic buttons on blue waxed linen with a button clasp.
Approximately 7 inches long (18cm); fits 6.5 inch (16.5cm) wrist.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Custom Map Pendant - Choose a map and size

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:26:37 -0500

$24.00
Two-sided hand-soldered pendant custom made with any location you choose. Each pendant is made from vintage maps, atlases and dictionaries -- NOT photocopies. Each will be unique and vary in colors, typestyles and graphics.

Ball chain is 24 inches (61cm), slips over head without undoing clasp. Lead-free solder.

Sizes available:
1 x 2 inches (2.5 x 5 cm)
1.5 x 1.5 inches (4 x 4 cm)
0.5 x 1.5 inches (1.5 x 4 cm)
1 x 1 inch (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
1 x 3 inches (2.5 x 7.5 cm)

Please let me know:
• side one - location
• side two - another map or dictionary entry (for map on side one or another word)
• size

Certain locations will fit better on some sizes than others. Also, the full dictionary definition fits only on the 1 x 3 inch -- definitions on all other sizes will be partially cropped. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Contact me if you'd like more than one and I'll post a custom listing for you.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Silver Squares Button Bracelet

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:56:08 -0500

$9.00
Shiny silvertone plastic buttons on black waxed linen with a metal button clasp.
Approximately 7.25 inches long (18.5cm); fits 6.75 inch (17cm) wrist.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter Q Initial Pendant

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:48:02 -0500

$20.00
Wear your initial -- or just your favorite letter -- around your neck.

These letters come from a vintage anagram game. The black wooden game piece has a light yellow letter on the front and an embossed fleur-de-lis on the back. The letter is 0.75 inch square (2cm) and 0.25 thick (0.5cm).

I've hand-soldered around the game piece and added a 24 inch (61 cm) ball chain that slips over your head without undoing the clasp. Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Earrings - Choose your letters

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:49:24 -0500

$10.00
Actual burgundy Scrabble tile with tan lettering (from a special edition game set) on surgical steel ear hooks.

- - Sorry, I'm currently out of H, J, M, X & Y in this color. - -

Please state which two letters you'd like in the "Message to Seller" box during checkout.

Note: Colored Scrabble tiles are not always colorfast and sometimes the color can be rubbed off if you try hard. Please don't keep this in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Dalmation Dog Magnet

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:43:28 -0500

$2.00
Dalmation image from a vintage dictionary.
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my magnets are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Custom Flag Keychains - choose any country

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:39:28 -0500

$24.00
Two-sided hand-soldered charm custom made with the flag from any country you choose on one side and that country's encyclopedia entry on the other side.

Each charm is made from vintage atlases, encyclopedias and dictionaries -- NOT photocopies. Each will be unique and vary in colors, typestyles and graphics.

Lead-free soldered charm is 0.75 x 1 inches (2 x 2.5 cm).
Handmade chain maille and keyring are silvertone base metal.

Please let me know which country you'd like in the "Message to Seller" box during checkout.

Contact me if you'd like more than one and I'll post a custom listing for you.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Shimmery Blue Button Bracelet

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:02:50 -0500

Scrabble Letter F Pendant

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:50:26 -0500

$20.00
Letter F

Actual Scrabble tile, hand-soldered around edge, with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch (61cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

All 26 letters available.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Number 6 Pendant

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:59:00 -0500

$20.00
Wear your your favorite number around your neck.

Actual wood game tile, hand-soldered around edge, with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch ball chain (61cm), slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Half Price Sale/ Kids' Star Button Bracelet

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:58:33 -0500

$4.25
My Make-Room-for-New Half-Price Sale!
Originally $8.50, now $4.25

Red, white and blue star buttons on red waxed linen cord.
Overall length 6.75 inches (17cm); fits 6 inch wrist (15cm).

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Custom Dictionary Magnets - Choose your words and quantity

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:03:52 -0500

$5.00
What would you like to say?
Choose any word and stick it up with a magnet!

Each magnet is made from vintage dictionaries and encyclopedias -- NOT photocopies. Each will be unique and vary in colors, typestyles and graphics.
1.25 inch (3 cm)

The magnets are 2.50 each and this listing is for 2 magnets. Contact me about how many and which words you'd like, and I'll create a personalized listing for you.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Cell Phone Charm

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:07:29 -0500

$3.00
Actual Scrabble tiles from a special edition game are maroon with tan lettering and ready to connect to your cell phone.

- - Sorry, I'm currently out of H, J, M, X & Y in this color. - -

Please state which letter you'd like in the "Message to Seller" box during checkout.
Contact me if you'd like more than one and I'll post a custom listing for you.

Note: Colored Scrabble tiles are not always colorfast and sometimes the color can be rubbed off if you try hard. Please don't keep this in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Note: this listing is for ONE charm :)

Letter I Initial Pendant

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:51:36 -0500

$20.00
Wear your initial -- or just your favorite letter -- around your neck.

These letters come from a 1960's board game. The black wooden game piece has a white letter on the front and an embossed fleur-de-lis on the back. The letter is 0.75 inch square (2cm) and 0.25 thick (0.5cm).

I've hand-soldered around the game piece and added a 24 inch (61 cm) ball chain that slips over your head without undoing the clasp. Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Number 1 Pendant

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:29:15 -0500

Letter L Pendant

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:08:15 -0500

$20.00
This vintage game piece has a rustic, shabby-chic look.

Wooden tile has a painted turquoise background and black lettering.
The back side has red wavey lines over the natural wood.

I've hand-soldered around the game piece and added a 24 inch (61 cm) ball chain that slips over your head without undoing the clasp. Lead-free solder.

Note: Colored wood tiles are not always colorfast and sometimes the color can be rubbed off if you try hard. Please don't keep this in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Number 2 Pendant

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:57:07 -0500

Letter J Pendant

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:16:04 -0500

$20.00
Wear your initial -- or just your favorite letter -- around your neck.

Wooden game piece has a natural finish and dark red lettering.
I've hand-soldered around the game piece and added a 24 inch (61 cm) ball chain that slips over your head without undoing the clasp. Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Skye Terrier Dog Magnet Set

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:17:42 -0500

$4.00
Skye Terrier images from vintage dictionaries.
set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my magnets are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Red Letter Scrabble Magnets - Choose your letters and quantity

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:29:14 -0500

$7.00
Actual Scrabble tiles from a special edition game with a round magnet on the back.
All 26 letters available.

The letters are 0.50 each and this listing is for 14 letters. Contact me about how many and which letters you'd like, and I'll create a personalized listing for you.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter L Pendant

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:17:16 -0500

$20.00
Wear your initial -- or just your favorite letter -- around your neck.

Wooden game piece has a black finish and white lettering.
I've hand-soldered around the game piece and added a 24 inch (61 cm) ball chain that slips over your head without undoing the clasp. Lead-free solder.

Note: Colored tiles are not always colorfast and sometimes the color can be rubbed off if you try hard. Please don't keep this in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Cork Map Pinback Button Set

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:49:31 -0500

$3.00
Two views of of the Cork, Ireland area

set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my pins are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Cocker Spaniel Magnet Set

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:57:31 -0500

$4.00
Cocker Spaniel images from vintage dictionaries.
set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my magnets are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Flagstaff Map Pinback Button Set

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:36:47 -0500

$3.00
Two views of the Flagstaff, Arizona area

set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my pins are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter T Pendant

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:14:02 -0500

Letter A Pendant

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:49:45 -0500

Arizona Map Pinback Button Set

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:58:15 -0500

$3.00
Two views of central Arizona

set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my pins are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Letter P Pendant

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:37:35 -0500

$20.00
Dark brown Scrabble tile with white lettering (from a special edition game set).
Hand-soldered around edge with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch (61cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

Note: Colored Scrabble tiles are not always colorfast and sometimes the color can be rubbed off if you try hard. Please don't keep this in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Keychain - Choose your letter

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:57:57 -0500

$7.50
Actual Scrabble game tile connected to a silver keyring with a bit of handmade chain maille.
All 26 letters available.

Please state which letter you'd like in the "Message to Seller" box during checkout.
Contact me if you'd like more than one and I'll post a custom listing for you.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Note: this listing is for ONE keychain :)

Letter B Initial Pendant

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:25:02 -0500

Red Letter U Scrabble Pendant

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:47:16 -0500

Zero Number Pendant

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:40:09 -0500

$20.00
Yep, it's a big fat zero !
Wear your your favorite number around your neck.

Actual wood game tile, hand-soldered around edge, with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch ball chain (61cm), slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter F Pendant

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:57:52 -0500

Custom Map Pinback Button - Choose a map and quantity

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:30:45 -0500

$6.00
City, state, province, country -- you choose where in the world you'd like to be!

Each pin is made from vintage maps and atlases -- NOT photocopies. Each will be unique and vary in colors, typestyles and graphics.
1.25 inch (3 cm)

The pins are 2.00 each and this listing is for 3 pins. Convo me about how many and which locations you'd like, and I'll create a personalized listing for you.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Magnets - Choose your letters and quantity

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:38:37 -0500

$7.00
Actual Scrabble tiles from a special edition game are maroon with tan lettering.
Round magnet on the back.

- - Sorry, I'm currently out of H, J, M, X & Y in this color. - -

The letters are 0.50 each and this listing is for 14 letters. Contact me about how many and which letters you'd like, and I'll create a personalized listing for you.

Note: Colored Scrabble tiles are not always colorfast and sometimes the color can be rubbed off if you try hard. Please don't keep these in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Pomeranian Dog Magnet Set

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:56:17 -0500

$4.00
Pomeranian images from vintage dictionaries.
set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my magnets are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Japan Map Pinback Buttons

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:26:10 -0500

$3.00
A map of Japan and a close-up of the Kyoto area

set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my pins are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Earrings - Choose your letters or numbers

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:51:07 -0500

$10.00
Actual Scrabble game tiles on surgical steel ear hooks.
All 26 letters and 10 numbers available.
Please state which two letters you'd like in the "Message to Seller" box during checkout.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Custom Map Keychain - Choose a map and size

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:16:38 -0500

$24.00
Two-sided hand-soldered keychain custom made with any location you choose. Each charm is made from vintage maps, atlases and dictionaries -- NOT photocopies. Each will be unique and vary in colors, typestyles and graphics.

Keyring and handmade chain maille are silvertone base metal; solder is lead-free.

Sizes available:
0.75 x 0.75 inch (1 x 1 cm)
0.75 x 1 inch (1 x 2.5 cm)
0.5 x 1.5 inch (1.25 x 4 cm)
1 x 1 inch (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
1 x 1.5 inch (2.5 x 4 cm)
0.5 x 1 inch (1.25 x 2.5 cm)

In the "Message to Seller" box during checkout, please let me know:
• side one - location
• side two - another map or dictionary entry (for map on side one or any word)
• size

Certain locations will fit better on some sizes than others. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Contact me if you'd like more than one and I'll post a custom listing for you.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Pointer Dog Magnet Set

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:07:01 -0500

$4.00
Pointer images from vintage dictionaries.
set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my magnets are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Blue Letter P Scrabble Pendant

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:59:45 -0500

$20.00
Actual Scrabble tile from a special edition, hand-soldered around edge, with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch (61cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter R Initial Pendant

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:18:37 -0500

Chicago Map Pendant

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:58:38 -0500

$20.00
Two-sided hand-soldered pendant has a map of Chicagoland and a picture of the Chicago lakeshore.

Pendant is 1.5 by 1.5 inch (4 by 4 cm).
Ball chain is 24 inches (61cm), slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter B Pendant

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:18:12 -0500

Maine Map Pinback Button Set

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:46:32 -0500

$3.00
Two views of the state of Maine

set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my pins are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter N Pendant

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:03:17 -0500

Red Letter Scrabble Magnets - Choose your letters and quantity

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:29:50 -0500

Scrabble Magnets - Choose your letters and quantity

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:22:55 -0500

Blue Letter M Scrabble Pendant

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:08:05 -0500

$20.00
Actual Scrabble tile from a special edition game -- blue with gold lettering.
Hand-soldered around edge with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch (61cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

Note: Colored Scrabble tiles are not always colorfast and the color can sometimes be rubbed off if you try hard. Please don't keep this in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Happiness and the Arts ... Fortune Pendant

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:07:19 -0500

$20.00
Two-sided pendant has two different fortunes -- choose which one shows according to your mood :)

side 1: The current year will bring
you much happiness.

side 2: Keep in touch with some
form of the arts.

Actual Chinese take-out cookie fortunes layered over origami paper.
Hand-soldered pendant is 1 x 3 inches (2.5cm x 7.5cm).
Ball chain is 24 inches (61cm), slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

New York City Map Pendant

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:16:14 -0500

$20.00
Two-sided hand-soldered pendant has a map of New York City and a picture of the New York City skyline, including the Twin Towers.

Pendant is 1 x 2 inches (2.5 x 5 cm).
Ball chain is 24 inches (61cm), slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Letter V Pendant

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:28:38 -0500

$20.00
Wear your initial -- or just your favorite letter -- around your neck. Actual Scrabble wooden game piece is wrapped with wire and hand-soldered. Swirl loop at top attaches to 24 inch (61cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

All 26 letters available.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter P Pendant

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:44:38 -0500

Custom Dictionary Pinback Button - Choose your words and quantity

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:35:27 -0500

$4.00
What would you like to say?
Choose any word and wear it on a button!

Each pin is made from vintage dictionaries and encyclopedias -- NOT photocopies. Each will be unique and vary in colors, typestyles and graphics.
1.25 inch (3 cm)

The pins are 2.00 each and this listing is for 2 pins. Contact me about how many pins and which words you'd like, and I'll create a personalized listing for you.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Number 3 Pendant

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:16:36 -0500

$20.00
Wear your your favorite number around your neck.

I've hand-soldered around the wooden game piece and added a 24 inch (61 cm) ball chain that slips over your head without undoing the clasp. Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Boulevard Brewing Bottlecap Earrings

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:32:33 -0500

$22.00
Fun earrings for a day about town or lounging on the back porch!

These bottlecaps are upcycled into beads by Cathy Collison in Minnesota. I've combined the bottlecaps with small black glass beads on gunmetal ear hooks.
Drop is approximately 1 inch long (2.5cm).

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Half Price Sale/ Purple Button Bracelet

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:24:00 -0500

$4.25
My Make-Room-for-New Half-Price Sale!
Originally $8.50, now $4.25

Pearly purple buttons with a matte finish on purple waxed linen cord.
Overall length 7.75 inches (19.5cm); fits 7 inch wrist (18cm).

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Custom Map Ring with Secret Compartment

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:14:58 -0500

$36.00
Choose any map location, then add your own secret treasure inside this hinged pillbox ring.

Each ring is made from an original vintage map, not photocopies. Each will be unique and vary in colors, typestyles and graphics.

Professional-grade resin protects the map on the adjustable base-metal ring. Ring top is just under 1 x 0.75 inches (2.5 x 2 cm); secret compartment is about 0.25 inch deep (0.5 cm). Treasures shown inside the sample rings are not included.

Please let me know:
• map location
• ring color choice: silver, gold or copper

Contact me if you'd like more than one and I'll post a custom listing for you.

Ring will be completed and mailed within a week.
Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Custom Dictionary Magnets - Choose your words and quantity

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:20:59 -0500

Oklahoma City Map Pinback Button Set

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:50:34 -0500

$3.00
Two views of Oklahoma City

set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my pins are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Absence sharpens love ... Fortune Pendant

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:17:51 -0500

$20.00
Two-sided pendant has two different fortunes -- choose which one shows according to your mood :)

side 1: Absence sharpens love, but
presence strengthens it.

side 2: The best way to get rid of an
enemy is to make him a friend.

Actual Chinese take-out cookie fortunes layered over origami paper.
Hand-soldered pendant is 1 x 3 inches (2.5cm x 7.5cm).
Ball chain is 24 inches (61cm), slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Half Price Sale/ Star Button Bracelet

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:17:26 -0500

$4.25
My Make-Room-for-New Half-Price Sale!
Originally $8.50, now $4.25

Red, white and blue star buttons on red waxed linen cord.
Overall length 7.25 inches (18.5cm); fits 6.75 inch wrist (17cm).

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Keychain - Choose your letter

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:34:43 -0500

Auckland Map Pendant

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:26:27 -0500

$20.00
Two-sided hand-soldered pendant has a vintage map of the Auckland area and a picture of the Auckland skyline.

Pendant is 1 x 2 inches (2.5 x 5 cm).
Ball chain is 24 inches (61cm), slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Thunder Bay Map Pinback Button Set

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:30:34 -0500

$3.00
Two views of Thunder Bay, Ontario

set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my pins are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Blue Letter K Scrabble Pendant

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:58:58 -0500

$20.00
Actual Scrabble tile from a special edition game -- blue with gold lettering.
Hand-soldered around edge with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch (61cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

Note: Colored Scrabble tiles are not always colorfast and the color can sometimes be rubbed off if you try hard. Please don't keep this in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter A Initial Pendant

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:07:43 -0500

$20.00
Wear your initial -- or just your favorite letter -- around your neck.

These letters come from a vintage anagram game. The black wooden game piece has a golden yellow letter on the front and a grid pattern on the back. The letter is 3/4 inch square (2cm) and 1/4 inch thick (0.5cm).

I've hand-soldered around the game piece and added a 24 inch (61 cm) ball chain that slips over your head without undoing the clasp. Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Half Price Sale/ Bowling Button Bracelet

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:45:45 -0500

$4.25
My Make-Room-for-New Half-Price Sale!
Originally $8.50, now $4.25

Black and white buttons on black waxed linen with a bowling pin button clasp.
Overall length 7.5 inches (19cm); fits 7 inch wrist (18cm).

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Custom Map Pendant - Choose a map and size

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:26:09 -0500

Custom Scrabble Letters Desk Sign

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:29:28 -0500

$8.00
Say anything you want
(in 9 letters or less)

Actual Scrabble game tiles fixed securely to a wooden rack.
All 26 letters, blank tiles and 10 numbers available.

Please type your message in the "Message to Seller" box during checkout. Include any spaces or blank tiles (ex: I space LOVE space blank blank blank). Maximum of 9 tiles.

Contact me if you'd like more than one sign and I'll post a custom listing for you.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Coke Bottlecap Earrings

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:45:44 -0500

$22.00
Coke Classic -- Fun earrings for a day about town or lounging on the back porch!

These bottlecaps are upcycled into beads by Cathy Collison in Minnesota. I've combined the bottlecaps with small black glass beads on gunmetal ear hooks.
Drop is approximately 1.25 inch long (3cm).

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Nancy Drew Soldered Pendant - Smelling Salts

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:12:06 -0500

$20.00
Keep a little bit of Nancy Drew with you in this hand-soldered pendant.

One side has a picture of Nancy mid-mystery;
second side is a tip from one of her adventures:
"Since it is out of vogue to carry around smelling salts, you can try reviving someone with a small vial of perfume.
-- The Mystery of the 99 Steps"

This Nancy Drewism is from the fabulous book "Nancy Drew's Guide to Life" by Jennifer Worick.

Pendant is 1 x 2 inches (2.5cm x 5cm).
Ball chain is 24 inches (61cm), slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Scrabble Magnets - Choose your letters and quantity

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:54:05 -0500

Scrabble Letter R Pendant

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:29:23 -0500

$20.00
Wear your initial -- or just your favorite letter -- around your neck. Actual Scrabble wooden game piece is wrapped with wire and hand-soldered. Swirl loop at top attaches to 24 inch (61cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

All 26 letters available.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Custom Map Pendant - Choose a map and size

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:11:29 -0500

Half Price Sale/ Golden Gophers Button Bracelet

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:21:48 -0500

$4.25
My Make-Room-for-New Half-Price Sale!
Originally $8.50, now $4.25

Maroon and gold buttons for the University of Minnesota fan -- or another school with the same colors :)
On black waxed linen.
Overall length 8 inches (20cm); fits 7.25 inch wrist (18.5cm).

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Custom Map Pendant - Choose a map and size

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:36:18 -0500

Blue Letter R Scrabble Pendant

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:32:08 -0500

$20.00
Actual Scrabble tile from a special edition game -- blue with gold lettering.
Hand-soldered around edge with swirly wire embellishment.
On 24 inch (61cm) ball chain, slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

Note: Colored Scrabble tiles are not always colorfast and the color can sometimes be rubbed off if you try hard. Please don't keep this in the pocket of your white shorts while swimming :)

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Letter T Initial Pendant

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:14:49 -0500

Burgess Falls Map Pendant

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:57:12 -0500

$20.00
Two-sided hand-soldered pendant has a map of the Burgess Falls, Tennessee area and a picture of Burgess Falls.

Pendant is 1.5 by 1.5 inch (4 by 4 cm).
Ball chain is 24 inches (61cm), slips over head without undoing clasp.
Lead-free solder.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.

Chow Dog Magnet Set

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:47:04 -0500

$4.00
Chow chow images from vintage dictionaries.
set of 2
1.25 inch (3 cm)

All of my magnets are made from original ephemera -- NOT photocopies, scans or computer-generated images. After all, finding and owning a unique image is what makes these so fun.

I try to show the colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Shipping charged for 1st item only. Additional items shipped together at no charge.