For Romeo's Valentine

Storybook Artifact has a new shop section called "For Romeo's Valentine" filled with the most thoughtful gifts and supplies in preparation for this coming Valentine's Day!

Featured above is a lovely rare antique print (from an early 1900's advertisement) available in digital format and card stock prints.

Vintage valentines from the 40's available!  Classic gifts for her: like this stunning glazed pottery pin of hearts and roses.

Vase for that perfect bouquet of flowers ... and much much more: 26 items and counting!  ... "Jewelry, collectables, keepsakes, home decor, vintage and handcrafted items, etc."

... For Shakespeare enthusiasts, those who dream as if they were Alice in Wonderland, romantics, admirers of antiques, original art works, and many other lovelies.  Come check it out!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact?section_id=12813813


  

Romance Away From Reality

Latest "Vintage Artifacts" Listing: Snow White Evening Gloves  

Take a romantic journey afar this Valentines with treasures that would best be fit in a fairytale story rather than in your typical everyday lifestyle.  Have fun, and fall in love again with your soul mate. <3

Trick or Treat? "Dead Man Gingers"

A grim dead mans' tale comes alive in these classic gingerbread men cookies spiced with ground ginger, nutmeg, and cloves these cookies are made to-die-for delicious. ;-) This funky, fun, and freaky treat is sure to be a hit at your next halloween party.

Serving Suggestion I: Arrange broken cookie pieces on serving platter and pour molasses/sorghum* over broken areas. (shown in first picture)

Serving Suggestion II: Dip broken cookie pieces in desired sauce; shown in pictures with homemade strawberry preserve sauce*. Then arrange on platter as desired.

*_Dipping/Serving Sauce NOT Included

These cookies may deliver whole or broken; regardless, serving presentation is to appear "dead".

This order includes 10 cookies.

"All cookies are prepared by scratch with ingredients that are all-natural, organic, or (when possible) local farm fresh."

Ingredients:

unbleached flour, molasses, organic palm oil, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), sea salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, powdered sugar, butter, organic milk, bourbon vanilla, and turmeric for coloring
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Store

Reach for a star ... or reach for your very own Storybook Artifact.  As my little shop begins to grow, I am elated to have these mesmerizing starry-themed party items for the latest treasures you will find in inventory (Storybook Crafts).  Featured above are Twinkle Twinkle Little and Large Hanging Stars, and below are Wish Upon A Star Party Hats.

You may find the hanging stars listed in a starry-eyed treasury collection by Eco-Friendly Freckles titled My Starry-Eyed Illusion in the Cosmos.

Also, be sure to stay tuned!  Soon to come to this my twinkling collection are 5 Star Party Gift Favor Boxes made of recycled materials too!!!


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Free Storybook Artifact with Purchase of Antique Rabbit Tea Pot Set!

For my shop's special this month, I am offering my shop's Vintage Alice Flowers and Birds Cake Topper Candle Holders Set for FREE with the purchase of my Antique Rabbit Tea Pot Set.

You can view both items here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75011587/vintage-alice-flowers-and-birds-cake

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68491486/antique-rabbit-tea-pot-set

Sister Shop Sales

Special This Month: "Sister Shop Sales"!!!  My sweet sister Jessica, Etsy Shop owner of Eco-Friendly Freckles, and I are both offering FREE gifts with the purchase of one of our sister's shop items!  This month of June, Jessica is offering her hand-painted upcycled decoupage canister "Young Love" for FREE with the purchase of my shop's painting titled "Is He the Man of My Dreams"...

You can view both items here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74114160/young-love-hand-painted-upcycled

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66475507/is-he-the-man-of-my-dreams-30-x-40

... And I am offering my shop's Vintage Alice Flowers and Birds Cake Topper Candle Holders Set for FREE with the purchase of Jessica's (Eco-Friendly Freckles) new hand-painted upcycled (Alice in Wonderland themed) decoupage canister "Why is a Raven Like a Writing Desk"!!!

You can view both items here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75011587/vintage-alice-flowers-and-birds-cake

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75408893/why-is-a-raven-like-a-writing-desk-alice

Self-Taught Artists Expose Their Treasures

Members of STAT Team (Self-Taught Artist Treasury Team) have created a collection of their most priced treasures to expose to the public.  Please take a moment to appreciate their grand achievements.

Captain Hippiechicjewelz says:

GREEN with envy everyone will be when they see you wearing this Hand Sculpted Rustic Citron Cross Bracelet by Hippie Chic Jewelz!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68062863/rustic-citron-cross-bracelet

Leader oddballartco says:

Skulls can be girly, and cute as can be! Don't believe me? Check out these tags and find out.... 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68111968/girly-skull-original-hand-painted



Leader ecofriendlyfreckles says:

Cheer up on rainy day with this gorgeous, meticulously handcrafted, one-of-a-kind money tin "Sunshine on a Rainy Day":

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68873793/sunshine-on-a-rainy-day-hand-painted



Leader asiabataev says:

Have you ever seen winter playing with spring? Check it out :-)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65078116/blue-and-green-knitted-cats-ready-to

SaratogaSpinning says:

Warm and toasty you will be when you knit up a delightfully warm hat or scarf and bring a Flannel Pajamas jolt of color to this crazy winter we are having!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66835003/handspun-flannel-pajamas-superwash?ref=pr_shop


labellechanson says:

Delicately hand made with freshwater pearls to adorn your hair for your wedding or any special event of yours.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67048661/winter-cherry-blossoms-freshwa 

VeraArt2010 says:

Rose in shades of grey...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67853920/original-photograph-from-white-rose

holeestars says:

What a great way to hide your toaster with class with my new Mr Toaster cupboard.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68098107/mr-toaster-primitive-toaster-cupboard



Pod Pals - Great for children and parents on the go!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67742076/pod-pals-tommy-the-turtle-for-children



Time and protection in a bottle

http://www.etsy.com/listing/36882594/original-art-canvas-abstract-greek

Red White and Denim...Does anything say welcome to summer better than this bag.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68861243/red-white-and-denim-bag


Hi! Your beautiful item has been included in a Treasury

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d6909203

yifatbareket says:

Are you a March B-day girl or just like blue? Those stunning earrings are especially for you!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65906892/march-birthstone-goddess-earrings-with


Nothing like colorful skulls to brighten your day!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68930573/magnesite-skull-necklacee

Magical Sea Glass necklace from Salem MA

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68741112/salem-green-seaglass-with-fluorite-and

Storybook Artifact says:

Rekindle your lover's alluring memory with this original painting inspired by great thought into the hazy future of soulmate's dream: titled "Is He the Man of My Dreams"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66475507/is-he-the-man-of-my-dreams-30-x-40

BarSoap says:

Celebrate St Patrick's day with this deliciously sweet Irish Cream Soap. The lather of the soap is as soft and smooth as that first creamy cocktail of the evening but you can use this bar of pleasure any time of the day!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64627686/irish-cream-soap-traditional-cold



Dreaming of a wonderful summer in the adirondacks with this wall hanging.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67317111/wall-hanging-bear

Don't get caught not wearing green, or you may get pinched! Beautiful glass bracelet set, including free earrings!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62630191/czech-green-crystal-glass-bracelet-sale

This Octopus is just too cute!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67137587/octopus-macrame-bracelet

KCIADesigns says:

A blue burst from the sun to colour your day!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67426472/victorian-sunbust-necklace-blue

Coo Coo for Clocks, Crabs, and (of course) Cocoa!

My personal indulgence:

I love it!  I even yearn for it at times!  Simply melt in your mouth deliciousness with a hidden surprise of salty goodness. :-)

My newest additions to my Etsy shop:

Vintage Lindenwold Cuckoo Clock Necklace/Broach Pin

Vintage Avon Zodiac Cancer Necklace

Also this above pendant necklace was featured in a recent treasury created by my twin sister Jessica, owner of Eco-friendly Freckles, titled The Bumbling Blue Crab in Shallow Waters: a Self-Taught Artist Treasury entry for this weeks challenge.

Love Those Blue Eyes

 Inspired by my baby boy Bobby's blue eyes, is a loving home filled with expression and comforts everywhere you turn.  I love being a momma and made a list this morning of treasures that brought me that warm and fuzzy feeling.

Titled Home is Where the Heart Is; check it out!  I hope your day is filled with lots of love and comforts of home.

Also be sure to keep that warm and fuzzy feeling going by checking out Aunt Jessy's (Eco-Friendly Freckles) newest treasury titled The Year of the Rabbit...Peter Rabbit That Is.  So Adorable!


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Storybook Artifact's Vintage Pink Parasol

An elegant and trendy vintage accessory to pair with any 60's or japanese-style apparel. This vintage japanese parasol is of lovely construction; it has a sturdy wood frame with bamboo pole that is slightly split at midsection. Delicate pale-pink paper shade with minor repairs: a couple of taped tears. Overall, the condition is certainly fair; excellent and stylish source of natural sunscreen/shade.

Recently featured on one of my twin sister's, Jessy's (Eco-friendly Freckles), latest treasuries titled Vacation for My Valentine.  And it has been labeled "cuteable" on Cuteable. ;-)

"How pretty is this vintage parasol?  I think I would dance around all day if I had this!  Get it from Storybook Artifact."

Love the feature, and what a cute site! Check out this recent posting on cuteable, and you'll be glad that you visited the site: so cute. :-)

You can find this vintage pink parasol at Storybook Artifact also.

Cuteable is run by husband and wife team Lynsey and Matt. Matt is in charge of the technical side of the site and Lynsey is in charge of the day to day running and the fun part – finding the cute to share!




... other recent features are on the following treasuries:


www.etsy.com/treasury/4d50087d022d6d91cbf1ac33/pretty-in-pink

www.etsy.com/treasury/4d4cf1ff1ac98eef5342c1fe/pale-pink-domestic-princess 






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Artifact Discovered!

Storybook Artifact has recently been discovered by another treasury!  Created by Sunshine and Showers and titled Pounce! on these undiscovered shops, I am very honored to have my shop's vintage children's storybook cookie cutters featured. :-)  Check it out!

Treasured in an Ocean of Jewels

My breath is taken away by this mesmerizing allure of timeless pieces.  Jewels, lingerie, shawls and scarfs, oceans and skies, blondes, sisters, and starfish.  Titled Mystical Seaside of Treasures and created by my twin sister, Jessica (Eco-friendly Freckles), I am honored to be featured in this treasury of hers.  The painting of mine that Jessica featured is titled Is He the Man of My Dreams.  Please take a moment to glance at this lovely collection of prized and genuine artifacts of nature.

Shop Still Green with Age and Is Featured in a Treasury!!!

How exciting it is to be featured in a treasury for the first time!  And for it to be so soon after opening my shop, I am flabbergasted, flattered and very fortunate.  This treasury titled The Virgin and the Gipsy was created by Kirsten Schilling and her shop Arabesque Aromas.  Kirsten was inspired by her favorite DH Lawrence book when fabricating the theme for this treasury.  After stumbling across the sketch I have of DH Lawrence in my Etsy art shop titled Man Behind the Story, Kirsten felt compelled to feature it.  I am very grateful, and wish Kirsten and her shop, Arabesque Aromas, the best of luck, and to keep up with the treasuries; you certainly have an eye for them. :-)

Shakespeare Tea

Check out my latest Etsy art shop posting!  Shakespeare Tea! ... http://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact

Made of lavender flowers, peppermint, summer savory, sweet marjoram, and calendula flowers, this floral tea is exquisite when served at any tea party, as that cup of tea while you read the morning paper, and/or especially stuffed in your mother's gift basket! My mother-in-law told me that this was her favorite tea, and she isn't really a tea drinker; she says that she likes to add a little honey to it after brewing. Inspired by the words spoken from Perdita (character in Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale), this aromatic tea blend is a pleasure to all.

Sold by the ounce and placed in a resealable bag and gift box.


Act IV, Scene IV

PERDITA-

I'll not put the dibble* in earth to set one slip of them;
No more than were I painted I would wish
This youth should say 'twere well and only therefore
Desire to breed by me. Here's flowers for you; 

Hot** lavender, mints, savoury, marjoram; 

The marigold, that goes to bed wi' the sun 

And with him rises weeping: these are flowers 

Of middle summer, and I think they are given 

To men of middle age. You're very welcome. 


*dibble: a small implement used to make holes in the soil for planting.

**Hot. Meaning here uncertain. Contemporary herbalists classified some herbs as hot, others as cold: marjoram.

_History of Horticulture © 2002 Jules Janick, Purdue University

My Etsy Art Shop is Now Open!

Woohoo!  Greetings to all!  I am thrilled to be opening an art shop on Etsy!  Please feel free to visit it at: 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact