whimsymiracoleman
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Specialties: Resined chart & map ornaments, tiles, buckles; cuffs; gift tags; and jewelry
WELCOME! *Please read shop policies before ordering*
About the work: Ornaments, cuffs, coasters, trivets and buckle-works are NOT sublimation/machine made. Each is individually made by hand, one at a time over several days. We do not use kits, stickers, bezels, "doming resin" or molds; each template used is one we have created and refined after years of experience utilizing often well-used charts from decades past.
We ship daily (weather-permitting) Monday- Saturday via USPS- and often sooner than the shipping profiles indicate.
Buckles, ornaments & tiles are finished with resin.
Beaded gemstone pieces use amethyst, chalcedony (jasper variations), lapis, obsidian, tiger eye and malachite; fair-trade certified paper and Kazuri beads, hand-painted wooden beads; sterling silver.
"whimsy" appears most recently at:
-DownEast, Rockport ME online @ shop.downeast.com
-Tenants Hbr Gen'l Store, Tenants Hbr, ME
-The Seagull Shop, Pemaquid Pt, Bristol, ME
-The Morris Farm Store, Wiscasset, ME
-Archipelago, Rockland, ME
-Gifts at 136, Damariscotta, ME
-Port Clyde Gen'l Store, Port Clyde, ME
-Sherman's Maine Coast Books -8 Maine locations-seasonal items
-Castine Historical Society, Castine, ME
-Cape Neddick/Nubble Lighthouse Shop, York ME
-"Old Port Magazine" 2018 Christmas Gift Guide
For a couple of short videos about whimsy (copy and paste):
...Cuffs:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFzcUa0g4rw/?igshid=17qnsrr2l8ic6
...Cuff sizing:
https://youtu.be/bUxqDoCwBIo
...Gift packaging:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CGSWJEWgS3b/?igshid=t6f8qe6u26ac
...Buckles:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFxsFnCAGn5/?igshid=2ra5q281sjtw
...Ornaments:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFshsrGg7-h/?igshid=1c9alrmsfj5lq
...Tiles:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFzcUa0g4rw/?igshid=1d1pqu2o66mjs
"whimsy" is a registered trademark MRSA c 301 s1522
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Elizabeth on Mar 10, 2023
5 out of 5 starsMira is an absolute joy to work with, this is my second order of these beautiful ornaments. My husband and his sister both love this special gift, a little piece of Maine that is so close to their hearts. Mira makes stunning handcrafted ornaments, they have arrived on time and in perfect condition just as described on her site. Both orders have met my expectations and beyond. I will definitely be sharing her store with our other friends and family who love Maine as well!
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Robyn on Nov 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe seller was very thoughtful and the ornaments arrived very quickly!
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frankieandpooh on Dec 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove the detail! Fast shipping! Would definitely shop with this seller again.
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sawinlisa on Dec 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsreally cute- matched the description- great communication with the seller- shipped fast
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Leisa on Dec 13, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLovely ornament that has special meaning for the friend I will give it to. Thanks too for the quick shipping. Happy Holidays.
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Jillian on Dec 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI ordered the Bar Harbor ornament and it is just as described. It’s beautiful! Mira has tremendous customer service and shipped the package less than 24 hours after I ordered. I will be ordering again in the future!
About whimsymiracoleman
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Pine Tree and Pole Star Maine Colonial Flag Motif-our most popular item -
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Double-sided, fully-resined ornaments -
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Kazuri, Glass, Howlite, Sterling Silver -
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2016 Rockland Boats, Homes & Harbors show...Showing annually in coastal Maine artisan venues -
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Maine's most-loved places & New England's iconic towns-in ornaments, cuffs, tiles, buckles-from vintage maps & charts.
Lots of vintage charts....
Shop members
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MH Coleman
Owner, Maker
I'm a 12th generation New Englander, collector of vintage charts & maps, specializing in the New England coast. I work full-time at creating and executing designs each of which is hand-made (not sublimation-processed) over a period of days.
Production partners
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American Underwater Search & Survey
Cataumet, MA
Fun fact: AUSS located long-sunken wrecks of the SS Portland and the Schooner Wyoming in the New England waters during the last quarter of 20th century. We have the use of many of their old charts.
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Reduction Nation
ME, United States
Reduction Nation has been a long time provider of beautiful, often rare Lucite beads.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
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Frequently asked questions
Sizing details
Standard cuffs are 6 inches long and come in four widths.
Petite Adult cuffs are 5 inches long and may be available in ¾ and 1 inch widths. Petite cuffs generally fit 9 year olds to petite adults.
Tiny cuffs are 4 inches long and come in 1 inch width only.
We use a light enough gauge metal base so that buyer can adjust to comfort.
Custom and personalized orders
We love custom orders but our time is very limited for designing new templates. If your request consists of places we have on file then we are happy to accommodate as a "special" order.
Generally speaking- we will send you images of possibilities (up to five) until you find the template image (in cuff, tile, buckle or ornament) you love!
Gift wrapping and packaging
If you order an item as a gift with a message, we will send you an image of the item and message as packaged prior to shipping.
If you order an ornament or tile boxed, we ribbon-tie the box so that it opens easily.
We can gift-box most items; 2" cuffs may not be boxed but we can enclose a folded box if requested.
Our outer packaging is usually a secure, sealed, poly-padded pouch.
Care instructions
Cuffs are water-resistant but not waterproof. We suggest that you care for your cuff as you do any fine jewelry.
Wholesale availability
General: We welcome wholesale orders to brick & mortar with a minimum order.
Lead time: Depending upon quantity, complexity and type of item ordered, our 2023 lead time runs anywhere between 14 days (cards) - 21 days (cuffs) to 60 days (resin products).
Chart templates: We often use vintage charts and can work closely with you to finalize the template(s) which best suit your needs. Map templates also available.
Shipping: We will calculate your USPS shipping cost included in invoice.