PaperTurtleUrns
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Welcome to Paper Turtle, handmade urns for people & pets by Laura Bruzzese. I strive to design/create/finish custom urns as quickly as possible while still giving each urn the care and attention it needs.
12/5 Please note: **I am booked for custom urns the rest of December, so any orders placed this month will not be started until January. I look forward to helping with a special urn for your family member in 2021. Thank you. **
11/25 We are (regrettably) temporarily discontinuing shipping to the EU due to COVID-related delays, returns, and general mayhem. We apologize for any disappointment, and look forward to the day when we can trust that our special urns will reach their international destinations safely and in a timely manner.
11/19/20 Our studio will be taking time off next week for the holiday, so any custom orders placed after today will be started the week of Nov 30. Thank you for your understanding of our need for r & r :)
Current Turn-Around Times (Nov 2020):
+All readymade urns ship within 1-2 business days
+Readymade urns with custom decals: 3-5 days
+Custom urns with stamped text (including cat & dog urns): 1-2 weeks
+Custom urns with hand-painted or decal designs (including cat & baby urns): 3-4 weeks
+Large custom hand-painted adult or baby urns: 3-5 weeks
CUSTOM URNS: I devote my full time and attention to each urn as needed; each is unique, and some take longer than others, depending on design & our production schedule. I will do my best to keep you updated throughout the process, including any technical issues that may arise (rare, but it happens). Thank you for your patience during the process.
Please convo me with any questions. Thanks for visiting!
Announcement
Welcome to Paper Turtle, handmade urns for people & pets by Laura Bruzzese. I strive to design/create/finish custom urns as quickly as possible while still giving each urn the care and attention it needs.
12/5 Please note: **I am booked for custom urns the rest of December, so any orders placed this month will not be started until January. I look forward to helping with a special urn for your family member in 2021. Thank you. **
11/25 We are (regrettably) temporarily discontinuing shipping to the EU due to COVID-related delays, returns, and general mayhem. We apologize for any disappointment, and look forward to the day when we can trust that our special urns will reach their international destinations safely and in a timely manner.
11/19/20 Our studio will be taking time off next week for the holiday, so any custom orders placed after today will be started the week of Nov 30. Thank you for your understanding of our need for r & r :)
Current Turn-Around Times (Nov 2020):
+All readymade urns ship within 1-2 business days
+Readymade urns with custom decals: 3-5 days
+Custom urns with stamped text (including cat & dog urns): 1-2 weeks
+Custom urns with hand-painted or decal designs (including cat & baby urns): 3-4 weeks
+Large custom hand-painted adult or baby urns: 3-5 weeks
CUSTOM URNS: I devote my full time and attention to each urn as needed; each is unique, and some take longer than others, depending on design & our production schedule. I will do my best to keep you updated throughout the process, including any technical issues that may arise (rare, but it happens). Thank you for your patience during the process.
Please convo me with any questions. Thanks for visiting!
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Jessica on Jan 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLaura was absolutely amazing! She kept in contact with me through the entire process. She made sure the urn was exactly what I wanted. It’s absolutely beautiful. Now my baby girl can rest in a beautiful place. Thank you so much again Laura. And whoever orders from here will not be disappointed.
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Christopher on Jan 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLaura was so kind and responsive throughout the design and creation process, and our baby's urn turned out beautifully.
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sashadc on Jan 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBuying an urn for an infant is such a sad experience, but Laura was so wonderful and caring to deal with, her interactions were not simply business, but she tried to understand the life she was making the piece for. We were able to customize the urn to exactly what we wanted and were given frequent updates to make sure we were happy with it before we received it. The piece itself was beautifully and delicately made, perfect to hold the ashes of our little angel baby boy. We even got compliments from the funeral home of how beautiful and unique the urn was.
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Sydney on Jan 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLaura was amazing to communicate with and made an absolutely beautiful urn for my cat. It was perfect and looks exactly like him
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Stephanie on Nov 27, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLaura was wonderful to work with and she did an amazing job recreating my cat’s pattern. She incorporated the smallest details, like the patch on his chin and his nose freckle. The urn is absolutely beautiful.
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leahsack on Jan 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLaura was beyond words. She created a spectacularly beautiful piece of custom art with very short notice. She was incredibly responsive and wonderful to work with. She made a tragically difficult time a little bit easier. Thanks, Laura.
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hellis1972 on Jan 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI needed this urn for something a little different. I contacted them and was emailed back that day. Right before Christmas they jumped through hoops to get this to me. Could not be happier. Very special, great service!!
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pleebroderick1 on Jan 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOMG Laura is talented beyond belief! My baby’s urn is beautiful and we can’t say enough about it! This urn was custom made by Laura based on photos. Laura was so sweet and easy to work with through our unfortunately sad period of losing our sweet baby pit BabyBlu. I wish we knew of Laura decades ago so we could have had Laura make these wonderful urns for all our babies. Thank you Laura!!! ❤️
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Amber on Jan 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThoughtfully packaged, great communication from seller. The urn is wonderful, thank you 🧡
About PaperTurtleUrns
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All of my urns are made by me on the potter's wheel or cast from my original shapes.
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I hand-paint many of the designs.
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The cir. 1890s adobe studio I work in is located next to my home.
From My Heart to Your Hands
**Custom orders received after December 10 will likely not be completed until early January so that I can take some time off to spend with my daughter. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ** I feel honored to help families select or create urns that celebrate the lives of their beloved family members and pets. I strive to offer personal and compassionate service in providing urns that encompass individuality, beauty, uniqueness, and excellent craftsmanship. Every life is a work of art. Thank you for visiting.
Please visit liveclayart.com to see more of my ceramic art, and shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/liveclay.
Shop members
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Laura Bruzzese
Owner, Creator, Designer
Production partners
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3 P Partners
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
A small crafts company located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where employees are paid fair wages for their work in traditional arts.
Shop policies
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
Personlize your urn with names/dates or meaningful text, special imagery or colors, size and shape. Fully custom urns created with my design guidance are also available. Prices vary according to size and design complexity. Rush service available. Please convo me or email laura@paper-turtle.com to discuss options.
Sizing details
Listings include size, weight, and capacity (volume in cubic inches) for each urn. To help customers select the appropriate sized urn for their needs, it is standard industry practice to allow one cubic inch per pound of body weight (i.e., 100 ci for an individual weighing 100 pounds or less).
The dry weight calculation is 1 cup = 14.4 cubic inches.
Care instructions
Clean ceramic urns with a soft, damp cloth or dusting fabric. Clean biodegradable urns with soft cloth.
Gift wrapping and packaging
All ceramic urns are double-boxed to ensure safety during transit. I use only biodegradable fill and recyclable plastic bubble and cardboard packing materials. I am happy to include a note card with a special message per request.
Wholesale availability
Please contact me at laura@paper-turtle.com for wholesale inquiries for ceramic urns.
Care instructions
Ceramic urns may be sealed or left unsealed for future scattering. To permanently seal your ceramic urn, squeeze a few drops of clear epoxy such as E6000 onto the flange, and insert into base. Wipe off any excess epoxy with a clean cloth.