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TheContentedCrafter

Whimsical Art, Hand-Crafted Cards and Sparkly Things

Dunedin, New Zealand
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On Etsy since 2013

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  • Be A Butterfly. Mixed Media Painting, Prints in 2 sizes and blank cards
  • Did You Remember. Prints in 2 sizes and blank all-purpose greeting cards. From an original mixed media painting.
  • I'm The One. Prints in 2 sizes and blank all-purpose greeting cards. From an original mixed media painting
  • The Old Chair. Blank, all-purpose greeting cards in a variety of colours. From an original photo.

Creating Happiness, One Painting at a Time

After a long and busy career in teaching and life-coaching I have retired and can once again spend time doing what I most love - living a creative life.

I love to play in my studio, with paint and paper and glues and glitter. I love making pretty, whimsical girls and butterflies and flowers. I love textiles and beads and often create bracelets and sun-catchers and cushion covers and ..... well, anything that takes my fancy really. Sometimes I just take photographs and turn them into cards.

My mixed media paintings always have a message, a quote, a thought , or a mantra on them. They are most often created for a particular person and sometimes only limited edition prints are available in my Etsy shop. I do try to have cards and postcards available of the most popular works.

My personal motto is 'Live Contentedly' I seek to find quiet joy in all I do, I try to live in the moment and keep the negative voice at bay. I look for the good in the world and I laugh loud and long every day.

I create all my paintings with love and happiness. I hope you will enjoy them too.

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  • Pauline

    Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator

    Living life quietly, having fun, creating pretty things. I have a blog called The Contented Crafter where you can follow along with me and my Maine Coon Orlando as we enjoy our daily adventures and share my random thoughts and artistic creations.

Shop policies

Last updated on April 29, 2022
My shop sells my original mixed media art, plus prints, postcards and cards made from the original piece.

My work usually includes an uplifting sentiment or quote to enrich the life of the owner and viewer. [I believe in positivity and beauty as great healing agents for the entire world]. I often create a piece for a specific person and so the original doesn't always appear in the shop.

I want my supporters and purchasers to be happy and warmly invite you to ask questions where ever I have not been clear enough.

I have sent several original paintings and prints oversea now and all have arrived safely - which is heartening for all of us I think :-) I pack very well to ensure your art arrives undamaged. Please do read the shipping policies carefully however as there is an optional insurance charge.

Thank you for coming by, thank you for favoriting my shop and thank you for your interest in my work. I am always delighted to hear you like something, even if you don't buy it :-)

Please visit my blog if you want to know more about me and what I do:
paulinekingblog.wordpress.com or Google 'the contented crafter'

Accepted payment methods

Paypal
Returns and exchanges
Refunds can be made prior to shipping. If you are not sure, please do not buy. I am happy to answer any questions you have.

For overseas buyers the shipping insurance of $10 covers damage and loss of your item. Uninsured items cannot be refunded if the postal service fails to deliver or delivers them damaged.
Payment
Payment is made at the time of checkout. I accept PayPal only.

I am happy to hold an item for you, but can do so for up to 7 days only.

Once payment is made cancellation of your purchase must be made before the item is shipped. If you are not sure, please don't buy. I am very willing to answer your questions and to help smooth any obstacles. If you purchase my artwork I want you to be happy.

PLEASE NOTE:- NZ Post has recently introduced an insurance charge of $NZ10 for all art work sent nationally and internationally.

I can send A4 sized works as letters and not insure if you wish. If you choose the no-insurance postage option it must be at your own risk. There is no refund should your art work go missing en-route.

Please be sure to choose the correct option in shipping.

Any taxes charged by importing items are the purchasers cost.
Shipping
I usually post within 2 working days of receiving your payment. I will message you when the item is shipped.

New Zealand customers packages are sent track and trace with NZ Post.

International customers items are sent via NZ Post or Courier Post, whichever is the most cost effective and speedy. I do my very best to ensure items are correctly packaged so they arrive in good condition. However I cannot take responsibility for any lack of care taken by any postal service.

PLEASE NOTE:- NZ Post has recently introduced an insurance charge of $NZ10 for all art work sent nationally and internationally.

I can send A4 sized works as letters and not insure if you wish. If you choose the no-insurance postage option it must be at your own risk. There is no refund should your art work go missing en-route.

Any custom charges made are the customers cost.

If you have questions about method of delivery please contact me before purchasing an item [I am happy to hold something you really want for up to 7 days.]