samsstuff

Handmade and Vintage True Stories and Tall Tales

200 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (67)

samsstuff

Handmade and Vintage True Stories and Tall Tales

200 Sales On Etsy since 2008

5 out of 5 stars (67)

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Featured items

  • PEARL DANGLE EARRINGS

    $25.00

  • CROCHET SILK CLUTCH Violet

    $35.00

  • Crochet Skinny Scarf Violet Silk

    $27.00

  • VINTAGE BALLET BROOCH Set

    $38.00

    • 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

    Last updated on Apr 6, 2016

    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

    Shelley McElhiney

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    1 year
    Vintage Tie Clip for Valentine's Day, a special night out or just because...

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    • 2 years
    New listing: Vintage macrame history, instruction & design

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  • Vintage Macrame Book

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    • 2 years
    Fun vintage knitting book!

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  • Vintage Knitting Booklet

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    • About

    • Wallet Hand Crocheted, Hand Spun Banana Fiber Yarn, Hand Spun Embroidery Thread, Vintage Button, Hand Stitched, Lined
    • Vintage Buttons 1960's New old stock, never used
    • Earrings Vintage repurposed components Wire wrapped
    • Vintage turquoise & heishe bead choker 1970's
    • 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 :)

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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 :)

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