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Announcement
Hi and welcome to samsstuff: an eco friendly gift boutique filled with vintage, handcrafted, individualistic & upcycled jewelry, accessories & clothing, each with its own fun little story to tell...
* About my techniques, designs & influences: My favorite technique is to take something that has lost it's original use & turn it into something new & unique, making it fun & useful again, giving it a new story, built on the tale of old. I have a strong interest in the environment. I work in a variety of mediums and crafts, embroidery, crochet & wire wrapping, to name a few. I enjoy creating new pieces, as well as trying out new styles & techniques. I love music, art & photography, history, science, films, travel, new places & people. Any & all of these could be the influence for a new piece. My favorite thing? sending each piece off to a happy new home :)
* Handmade pieces are crafted from a combination of vintage, found & new components, using my own designs & techniques. Vintage items range anywhere in era, from the 30's & 40's & into the 80's, some are handmade & most are family pieces. There are antiques here, as well. All pieces a completely finished & comfortable to wear, no loose or irritating wires or pieces. Items are made in a currently smoke & pet free environment.
* Here to look at vintage pieces? Have a look around: Virtually all handmade items here also have vintage components, making them unique, fun & eco friendly!
* Please convo me if you have any questions or feedback & I will get right back to you. I value your comments.
* I donate a portion of each sale to Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to research, outreach & publicizing an issue that affects so many.
* If you have a chance, please stop by my other Etsy shop, shellseye filled with photography, tiny embroideries, memories, thoughts & dreams... http://shellseye.etsy.com
Visit my blog & say hi, check out my random meanderings, photos & short stories:
http://samsstuff-samsstuff.blogspot.com
Take a look at the FaceBook fan page for updates & more randomness:
http://www.facebook.com/samsstuff
Hope to see you around :)
Shop Handmade, shop Vintage, recycle & help the planet!
So...in conclusion, I am SAM: I make stuff. Lots of stuff :) Thanks for visiting, I hope to see you again soon! SAM
Announcement
Hi and welcome to samsstuff: an eco friendly gift boutique filled with vintage, handcrafted, individualistic & upcycled jewelry, accessories & clothing, each with its own fun little story to tell...
* About my techniques, designs & influences: My favorite technique is to take something that has lost it's original use & turn it into something new & unique, making it fun & useful again, giving it a new story, built on the tale of old. I have a strong interest in the environment. I work in a variety of mediums and crafts, embroidery, crochet & wire wrapping, to name a few. I enjoy creating new pieces, as well as trying out new styles & techniques. I love music, art & photography, history, science, films, travel, new places & people. Any & all of these could be the influence for a new piece. My favorite thing? sending each piece off to a happy new home :)
* Handmade pieces are crafted from a combination of vintage, found & new components, using my own designs & techniques. Vintage items range anywhere in era, from the 30's & 40's & into the 80's, some are handmade & most are family pieces. There are antiques here, as well. All pieces a completely finished & comfortable to wear, no loose or irritating wires or pieces. Items are made in a currently smoke & pet free environment.
* Here to look at vintage pieces? Have a look around: Virtually all handmade items here also have vintage components, making them unique, fun & eco friendly!
* Please convo me if you have any questions or feedback & I will get right back to you. I value your comments.
* I donate a portion of each sale to Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to research, outreach & publicizing an issue that affects so many.
* If you have a chance, please stop by my other Etsy shop, shellseye filled with photography, tiny embroideries, memories, thoughts & dreams... http://shellseye.etsy.com
Visit my blog & say hi, check out my random meanderings, photos & short stories:
http://samsstuff-samsstuff.blogspot.com
Take a look at the FaceBook fan page for updates & more randomness:
http://www.facebook.com/samsstuff
Hope to see you around :)
Shop Handmade, shop Vintage, recycle & help the planet!
So...in conclusion, I am SAM: I make stuff. Lots of stuff :) Thanks for visiting, I hope to see you again soon! SAM
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mjnanni1 on Nov 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI still have not received this item. I’m still waiting for shop owner to advise tracking info. Seems to be taking an unusually long time.
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Paul on Jun 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSeller quickly packed this up safely and sent it off. Arrived exactly as described, a relief of sorts as of late things look good online but disappoint once they arrive. Not this time as the item is exactly as described and brings back memories of my own scouting days.
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Zxy on Oct 12, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThis is so pretty! I love the way the colors and textures compliment each other, and the rose gold color of the toggle clasp highlights the pink tones so beautifully. It's comfortable to wear, and the toggle is the good kind that doesn't come apart accidentally. Beautiful work, thank you!
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sobelle70118 on Jun 20, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI just love these handmade labels. They make my quilts complete.
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Buffalo on May 3, 2018
5 out of 5 starsNice product. Nicely wrapped and plenty of thanks you for my business. Great transaction and seller.
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Globetrotter on Mar 14, 2018
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous piece! Love it. Fits well. Received quickly without any issue.
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Karen on Oct 18, 2016
5 out of 5 starsPerfect scarf. Beautiful. Exactly as described. Arrived promptly. Seller was wonderful to work with.
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Patty on Apr 9, 2016
5 out of 5 starsReceived as per listing. I was not in a rush for these so went with standard U.S.P.S. shipping. I got them 10 days after I placed the order, from WI to CA not bad at all!
About samsstuff
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Wallet Hand Crocheted, Hand Spun Banana Fiber Yarn, Hand Spun Embroidery Thread, Vintage Button, Hand Stitched, Lined
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Vintage Buttons 1960's New old stock, never used
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Earrings Vintage repurposed components Wire wrapped
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Vintage turquoise & heishe bead choker 1970's
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Crocheted cowl scarf Vintage buttons
samsstuff: True Stories & Tall Tales
This little shop started back in 2008, as a home for my creative interests & vintage finds. I wanted a creative outlet & a possible place for my son to work, after my job as a supervisor for a store in a chain of bookstores disappeared into the recession. I have since found another job, but one day, maybe...
I love creating something new out of found & vintage items, giving them a new life & a story to tell. My favorite materials are found objects, vintage finds, natural/organic & locally sourced. As for vintage finds: there's almost nothing more fun than scouring the area for amazing & interesting things for you to see. Many vintage items are family pieces that I am glad to find a new home for.
My little stories grew out of a love of writing & shop photos have evolved, through the amazing world of cameras & art, though 'product photography' is an evolving process for me.
I hope you enjoy my little corner of Etsy, stop by anytime :)
Shop members
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Shelley McElhiney
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator, Photographer, Writer, Everything...
Hi, I'm Shelley (sometimes known as SAM), owner, designer, writer, photographer & well, everything of samsstuff: True Stories & Tall Tales. Good to meet you :)
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
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- 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: