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Original unique hand-made items using all natural Earth materials: sand paintings and stone jewelry.
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Please note: the sale prices are valid only for items that do not need to be altered. If you want something altered, please contact me for pricing.
Announcement
Original unique hand-made items using all natural Earth materials: sand paintings and stone jewelry.
Thanks for visiting.
Please note: the sale prices are valid only for items that do not need to be altered. If you want something altered, please contact me for pricing.
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mantismom on Oct 31, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGreat Experience. Such lovely earrings. Plan to order more.
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kristenkrywiak on Oct 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsDelivery time was incredibly fast, and the necklace and pendant are gorgeous!
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Jane on Sep 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsEverything about my purchase went fine. The earrings lookk good. They are a little smaller than I had hoped, but that is my fault for not researching them more carefully.
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z on Sep 5, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGreat energy!!!! THANK YOU Natural Earth Craft! 🍎❤️❤️❤️❤️❣️
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z on Sep 5, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery great experience! Love my amethyst necklace purchased here. You can see the effort put in to make a quality product. Super happy with the beautiful packaging and quick shipping -Thanks Heidi & Natural Earth Craft 💕😻 many blessings 💕💕💕💕💕💕💜💜
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z on Sep 5, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely in awe of my pendant! 💕💕
Heidi is so kind to work with me throughout the process, I highly recommend her shop. Quality-honest works of art! Would like to purchase again in the future 🧬
Shipping speed 5/5
Packaging 5/5
Customer service 5/5
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About NaturalEarthCraft
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Collecting the sand...I deleted the photo my friend took of me from the back!
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Washing the sand to remove salt, dirt, etc.
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Drying the sand in winter...in summer I dry it in my driveway.
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Sand painting workstation. I took over part of our great room. Big windows and great light!
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I so enjoy sand painting that while I am doing it, I often lose track of time. In this photo I am demonstrating it.
My products are inspired by my love of nature
Childhood summers spent playing with my cousins at beach gave me wonderful memories and a life-long love of playing with sand! I spent many happy days building sand sculptures and experimenting with sand crafts. My mother, LaRue Snyder Scheirer, was a talented artist and she often gave my sibs and me impromptu art lessons. We sat on the beach, all lined up, with our boards and our pastels or watercolors.
Hours spent beach combing also imbued me with a love of collecting shells and rocks. Because of this interest, I eventually became a geologist and I taught earth science at the University of Dayton for many years.. In my art, I enjoy working with earth materials and both my sand paintings and stone jewelry are designed to highlight their natural beauty.
I continue to relish “playing with sand” when I create my original sand paintings which use natural un-dyed sand collected from my international travels and those of my friends and family. I was recently appointed to the position of Sand Art Advisor to the International Sand Collectors’ Society (www.sandcollectors.org). I have been fortunate enough to receive commissions for my sand paintings from as far away as Italy and New Zealand.
As a child, rock collecting led me into jewelry-making and also to train as a geologist. For the past 17 years, I taught earth science at the University of Dayton. About five years ago, I began to make jewelry again because I really love handling the minerals and rocks. First I made jewelry for family and friends but, after giving jewelry to everyone I knew, I started to sell it. My jewelry is designed to feature the natural beauty of the stones. Most of my work features semi-precious stones and I often find myself using varieties of quartz (agate, jasper, etc.) ...which is also the main ingredient of most sands!
As a geologist, I appreciate the fact that rocks (and sand) have often experienced long and varied histories. I like the idea that we can investigate rocks to tease out clues about the geologic past. When I work with both rocks and sand, I try to incorporate the amazing history of these materials by using it to inspire my work.
Shop members
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Heidi Scheirer McGrew
Owner, Maker, Designer
A geologist, I enjoy working with natural earth materials in my sand paintings and stone jewelry. I have always been interested in the stories that rocks tell us about the past and I try to incorporate that story-telling in my work.
Production partners
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Vistaprint.com
Canada
Printed notecards from sand painting photos supplied by Heidi McGrew
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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
- Items on sale
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
Wholesale availability
Yes, my goods are available for wholesale orders, please contact me for details.
Sizing details
Please let me know if you have any concerns about the size. I will alter to fit either larger or smaller, usually for a nominal fee, if any.
Gift wrapping and packaging
My jewelry is packaged in a small jewelry box and enclosed in a colorful organza bag. I do not include any information about pricing in my packages.