PaperTurtleUrns
Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Announcement
Welcome to Paper Turtle, handmade urns for people & pets by Laura Bruzzese. I am pleased to create special urns for your human and furry family members in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and designs. Custom requests are always welcome -- I will do my best to bring your vision to life.
All readymade ceramic urns ship within two business days. Custom orders typically take 2-3 weeks, depending on the complexity of the design and my production schedule. Rush service available. International shipping is available for all urns! Please convo me for a quote.
Thanks for visiting!
Announcement
Welcome to Paper Turtle, handmade urns for people & pets by Laura Bruzzese. I am pleased to create special urns for your human and furry family members in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and designs. Custom requests are always welcome -- I will do my best to bring your vision to life.
All readymade ceramic urns ship within two business days. Custom orders typically take 2-3 weeks, depending on the complexity of the design and my production schedule. Rush service available. International shipping is available for all urns! Please convo me for a quote.
Thanks for visiting!
Featured items
Custom Baby Urn - Statement - urn for infant, urn for baby, baby urn, custom baby urn, ceramic urn for baby, large baby urn
Fresh Flowers Urn (DIY) - biodegradable urn - water urn, natural burial, ocean burial, burial at sea
Simple Biodegradable Urn - ocean burial, cremation, ocean urn, DIY urn
All Items
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Silver Snowflower Urn - cremation urn, silver urn, urn for ashes, adult urn
$300.00 -
Small Dog Urn - mottled brown - small dog urn, brown dog urn, urn with paw print, paw urn, handmade dog urn, chocolate lab
$65.00 -
Tiny Blue-Green Urn - 1.25" - small pet urn, keepsake urn, small blue urn, green urn, urn for rat, mouse urn
$38.00 -
Tiny Blue Urn - 1.25" - small pet urn, keepsake urn, small blue urn, urn for rat, mouse urn
$38.00 -
Soft Jade Urn - cremation urn, pet urn, funeral urn, child urn, green urn
$145.00 -
Medium Green Gardens Urn - 5"h - 35 lbs - dog urn, handmade urn, cremation urn, pet urn, urn for pets
$95.00Only 1 left -
Butterfly or Bird Lid Decoration - made to order - lid decoration, ceramic urn sculpture, bird, butterfly for cremation urn
$20.00 FREE shipping -
Marigold Baby Urn - 3.5" - baby urn, flower urn, white urn, marigolds, urn with flowers, urn for baby, preemie
$80.00Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
Large Indigo Cat Urn - ceramic cat urn, blue cat urn, handmade cat urn, pet urn, urn for cats
$90.00 FREE shipping -
Small Dog Urn - matte charcoal - small dog urn, black dog urn, urn with paw print, paw urn, handmade dog urn, gray dog urn
$65.00Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
Large Pink Cat Urn - ceramic cat urn, pink cat urn, handmade cat urn, pet urn, urn for cats
$90.00 FREE shipping -
Large You Are My Sunshine Cat Urn - ceramic cat urn, yellow cat urn, handmade cat urn, pet urn, urn for cats
$90.00 FREE shipping -
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Custom Baby Urn - round - urn for infant, urn for baby, baby urn, custom baby urn, ceramic urn for baby
$68.004 people have this in their cart -
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Custom Baby Urn - Vertical - urn for infant, urn for baby, baby urn, custom baby urn, ceramic urn for baby
$58.00 -
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Custom Baby Urn - Statement - urn for infant, urn for baby, baby urn, custom baby urn, ceramic urn for baby, large baby urn
$250.00 -
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XS Dog Urn - 7 lbs - purple - lap dog urn, small dog urn, purple urn with paw print, paw urn, handmade dog urn
$52.00Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
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XS Dog Urn - 7 lbs - dark green - lap dog urn, green dog urn, urn with paw print, paw urn, handmade dog urn, chocolate lab
$52.00Only 1 left -
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Lily-of-the-Valley Baby Urn - 3.25" - baby urn, preemie urn, white urn, lilies, white flowers, urn for infant
$70.00 FREE shippingOnly 1 left -
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Starry Black Dog Urn - 35 lbs - dog urn, black urn, dog cremation urn, gray dog urn
$95.00 -
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NEW! *Large* Slate Gray Cat Urn - urn for cat, Russian Blue cat urn, gray cat urn, grey cat urn
$90.00 FREE shippingOnly 1 left -
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Small Tie Dye Cat Urn - navy blue - modern urn for cats, blue urn, blue cat urn, hip urn for cats, russian blue cat urn
$70.00Only 2 left -
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Purple Keepsake Urn - 4 oz - baby urn, small pet urn, keepsake urn, small purple urn, urn for infant
$43.00 -
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Keepsake Turtle Urn - 2.5" - small handmade urn, ceramic urn, blue urn, keepsake, turtle urn, urn for ashes
$58.00Only 1 left -
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Large Frost Blue Dog Urn - 70 lbs - handmade urn, urn for large dog, blue dog urn, large pet urn
$90.00 -
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Keepsake Poppies Urn - 3.25" - 4 oz - handmade keepsake, cremation urn ashes, urn with poppies
$80.00 -
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Marigold Baby Urn - 3.25" - 6 oz - baby urn, flower urn, white urn, marigolds, urn with flowers, urn for baby, preemie
$75.00Only 1 left -
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Small Coral Roses Urn - 4.5"h - 25 lbs - child's urn, small urn, flower urn, white urn, rose urn with flowers, medium pet urn
$200.00 -
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Green Meadows Urn - large urn - ceramic urn, green urn, gold, golden urn, cremation urn gold, adult cremation urn
$400.00 FREE shipping -
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Small Dog Urn - tawny - small dog urn, tan dog urn, urn with paw print, paw urn, handmade dog urn, red deer dog, apricot
$65.00 -
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Small Dog Urn - dark brown - small dog urn, brown dog urn, urn with paw print, paw urn, handmade dog urn, chocolate lab
$65.00 -
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XS Dog Urn - 7 lbs - orange - lap dog urn, small dog urn, orange urn with paw print, paw urn, handmade dog urn
$52.00 -
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Butterfly Baby Urn - 3.5" - baby urn, preemie urn, white urn, butterflies, handmade urn, paper turtle
$60.00 -
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Keepsake Poppies Urn - 3.25" - 4 oz - baby urn, small urn, tiny urn, ceramic urn, red poppy, handmade urn
$70.00 -
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Princess Cat Crown - made to order - gold crown, princess cat, crown for cat, royal kitty crown, silver crown
$25.00 FREE shippingOnly 3 left -
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Small Gloss Black Cat Urn - black cat, cat urn, kitty urn, handmade cat urn, urn for cats
$70.00Only 1 left -
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Pink Polka Dot Cat Urn - cat urn with dots, girly cat, urn for girl kitty, urn for boy kitty because we don't discriminate
$70.00Only 1 left
Reviews
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Franky Hunter on Jul 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI’m not normally the type to leave a review, but after receiving my urn today I feel absolutely compelled to. Laura was amazing to work with right from the start. She was very responsive, compassionate & helpful during the whole design process of the urn for my sweet baby. She sent photos of her progress and kept me very involved the whole time. Her transparency was definitely appreciated, especially with such a meaningful and sensitive purchase.
We just received our urn today. My husband and I are absolutely floored and were in instant tears upon opening it! I was worried an item like this travelling all the way to Canada, but the packaging was impeccable and there was no damage along the way, even if it did take a while to get here due to the COVID delays.
Thank you so much! You have no idea what this urn means to us. -
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jfpressly24 on Jul 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLaura, you really have a beautiful craft. So happy with our beautiful custom urn for our baby boy. I was so appreciative of all the back and forth to make sure what we envisioned on such a small piece could be included. I especially love that you could create a bird topper even though it’s so small. Thank you so much!
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Delaney on Jun 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsIt’s absolutely perfect. We call it my brother’s travel urn so we can take him to dinner and things and not have the big one. Please always remember to buckle up.
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audreyvictrix on Apr 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI was quite discouraged with choosing an urn for my beloved cat companion of 18 years when I found Laura's black cat urn. I was drawn to the simplicity of the design and the knowledge that the urn was made with love and thoughtfulness. It's now a happy reminder of and symbol of my black cat. Thank you so much.
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Susan on Jul 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLaura is always so helpful and quick to respond! Urn shipped quickly and is just as pictured! Thank you!
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Kristin on Jul 11, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is the second cat urn that Laura created for me and I love it! It is very well made and she did a great job with his markings.
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Kristin on Jul 11, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI am blessed to have come across Laura's page in hopes of her creating a one of a kind urn for our daughter's ashes. Priceless experience from Laura contacting me about font, letting me know if I wasn't satisfied with the placement of the writing that she would gladly make another urn to accommodate our wants/needs, to keeping me updated on the process and shipping, and who can forget the sweet handwritten note and packaging the urn came in. We are beyond honored to have one of Laura's pieces on display in our dining room holding our pride and joy.
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britishdancer on Jul 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsOur urn is perfect! Seller went above and beyond with communication every step of the way. I highly recommend this shop!
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Becca on Jul 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThank you so much Laura , Great communication and understanding, my urn for Alfie is beautiful I shead a tear when I opened it ! Would recommend to anyone xxx
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Colleen on Jul 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLaura was wonderful. My mom passed away last year unexpectedly and I was going for small unique urns for my brothers and me. I wanted something that didn't look like your typical urn and could look nice on a dresser or desk. Laura worked with me and even made a sample urn to make sure I was satisfied. The urns are beautiful!
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
Shipping
Payment options
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:
Privacy policy
More information
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.