New gift boxes and goodies included with our MoNsTeR bOxes...

Every Ametista MoNsTeR bOxes now comes complete with gift box, certificate of authenticity and a story scroll, telling the tale of how we captured or (otherwise acquired) that particular box.

 Get yours and add a bit of dark decor to your home just in time for Halloween!

Enter to WiN...it's fast, it's easy and it's FREE!

Who likes jewelry? I do! I do!
Enter to Win! Don't miss out!

To enter simply...
1. Visit our online jewelry shop, CalKat, tell us what you what you would buy in our shop with your $25  gift certificate and why. Leave your comments right here at the end if this post...it's that easy!

2. PLEASE be sure to leave your contact information, either your email address or Etsy shop if you have one, so we can reach you when you win! The winner will be contacted on or after December 20, 2009. If after 24hrs if we haven't heard from that winner, we'll pick another winner.

3. We will draw the winner's name on December 20, 2009 after 5pm/pst.

Gift certificate can be sent electronically, so that you can use it during the holidays! We can also ship world wide if you prefer a printed copy. All are welcome to participate in this fabulous drawing! Good luck everyone and Happy holidays from Carrie & Kathy

We have a winner!

 Congratulations to Kat of Rhode Island for being our 
Holiday Give-Away winner!

Thanks to all who participated in this fun event! We loved reading all of your wonderful comments and cordially invite you all to come back and try your luck at winning a $25.00 Gift Certificate from our

sparkly handcrafted jewelry shop!

A sneak peak at a "custom" MoNsTeR bOx.....

We are actually adding the finishing touches to this request for a custom MoNsTeR bOx, more details on all who and why which is very exciting...well to us that is. LOL!

More of this box will be revealed very soon......

Helena Bonham Carter & Christina Ricci receive CreepyQueenMagazine celebrity gift baskets

As some of you already know, we recently submitted two of our ArTisTic ApoTheCarY BoTtles to CreepyQueenMagazine for entry in their celebrity gift baskets. We are pleased to announce that the press releases are out...


"CreepyQueenMagazine, an online magazine that showcases the best in alternative fashion, announces the presentation of a customized, handcrafted gift basket to Helena Bonham Carter."
Click above to view full press release.

Christina Ricci Receives CreepyQueenMagazine Celebrity Gift Basket
Click above to view full press release.

Pictures of the completed baskets coming soon!

Not your average Siren...

Coming soon to Ametista......

Mermaid MoNsTeR bOx

I finally finished her....I made a few color changes, but here is the final product.

I had made the face a long time ago and just wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it, and then I finally created this fantasy mermaid box. Even though this box went through several different transitions before the final product came to be. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as Carrie and I do.

Some Moms bake cookies...we bake skulls!

Kathy and I are gearing up for the Fall season and getting ready for
our biggest (in terms of attendance) show ever...The Age of Chivalry
Ren Fair in Las Vegas, coming this October. More info on that soon!
                                                 


These bone chilling little scalawags are some of the new items we will be
selling at the event. Handcrafted from polymer clay, baked, stained and
embellished for a nice 'bone' effect arrrrrrr. Available as rings AND pendants!

What's that? Can't make it out to Vegas in October? Not to worry...
you can get your skull gear on our shop soon...while supplies last!

A gif for Helena Bonham Carter....

This is our entry into Creepy Queen Magazine's celebrity gift basket. "Lilith", an embellished antique French apothecary bottle, (we even custom made the black velvet wrap)is being presented to Ms. Carter. As Kathy and I are both fans, we are just thrilled and hope she enjoys it!

For more info visit - www.creepyqueenmagazine.com/celebritygifting.htm

Enter to Win...it's Free!

This month you have the chance to win a great prize
from one of our very own shops!

What better way to highlight your loved ones, who's pictures inevitably
end up on your fridge, than to surround them with the icons of love...hearts!

Set of four handmade, one of a kind,
(well, four of a kind if you wanna get technical)
polymer clay heart shaped magnets. Approx. 2" x 1.75" each.

Artisan: Kathy Jones

Here's all you have to do to enter:

1. Click here to visit our shop Ametista.

2. Once there, pick out your favorite item in the shop.....When your finished, exit the shop and you'll return to this blog.

3. Come back to this post and post a comment telling everyone what you liked about the item you picked. (See "Comment" button below.)

4. PLEASE be sure to leave your contact information, either your email address or Etsy shop if you have one, so we can reach you if you win! The winner will be contacted on or before March 2, 2009. If after a week we haven't heard from that winner, we'll pick another winner.

5. We will draw the winner's name on the last day of the month, 2/28/09 after 5pm/pst.

Great news...
We ship world wide! All are welcome to participate in this fabulous drawing! Good luck everyone!

Bon Natale!

Hope you enjoy our treasury of beautifully handmade items form across Italy!

Currently on the first page of the Etsy treasuries!

These could be yours! Enter to WIN...

"imagine - explore - Create"!

These colorful magnets give inspirational reminders while they brighten up your home or office space.

The three art magnets are about 1.5" x .75" (3.75cm x 1.9cm). Embossed polymer clay, colored, and varnished. Each magnet is backed by a strong neodymium magnet able to hold several sheets of paper. Great accents for any home or office. The perfect little gift! ☺☺☺

Here's what you need to do to enter:
1. Click here to visit her shop MarciaPalmer.
2. Once there, pick out your favorite item in her shop.....When your finished, exit her shop and you'll return to this blog.
3. Come back to this post and post a comment telling everyone what you liked about the item you picked. (See "Comment" button below.)
4. PLEASE be sure to leave your contact information, either your email address or Etsy shop if you have one, so we can reach you if you win! The winner will be contacted on November 30th. If after a week we haven't heard from that winner, we'll pick another winner.

5. We will draw the winner's name on the last day of the month, 11/30/08 after 5pm/pst.

Please note:
This month's featured artist ships world wide! All are welcome to participate in this fabulous drawing! Good luck!

Congratulations to October's Winner!!

In honor of Halloween, we decided to draw the names from my witch's hat! I'm also wearing my Evil Eye ring, given to me by my best friend Angie! Happy Halloween Ang, Mac & girls!

Congratulations "JoeyandAleethea" in Orlando, FL for being this month's lucky winner!! She will receive this adorable OOAK Owl ornament handcrafted by Alissa of Diva Dea.

Thanks everyone for participating! Be sure to come right back in November as we will be featuring this vibrant and inspirational frig magnet set by Marcia Palmer of Maricia's Passions.

Only one week left to WIN...

You could win this adorable hand crafted ornament, but you have to hurry! Click here !
It's absolutely FREE! No purchase necessary.

We snagged an Etsy Treasury...

Kathy and I managed to snag a treasury this morning and put together a lusciously dark gathering of holiday glee! What do you think?

Enter to WIN our Free Monthly Drawing...

Enter to win this adorable one of a kind owl ornament...

Doesn't get much cuter than this. A little owl, perfect as a Halloween or Christmas ornament. She's lightweight, fits in the palm of your hand, and could hang almost anywhere to cheer you up. This ornament has a secure hook made from crafting wire.

Measurements: approx 2" tall x 1.5 " wide.

Here's what you need to do to enter:
1. Click here to visit her shop DivaDea.
2. Once there, pick out your favorite item in her shop.....When your finished, exit her shop and you'll return to this blog.
3. Come back to this post and post a comment telling everyone what you liked about the item you picked. (See "Comment" button below.)
4. PLEASE be sure to leave your contact information, either your email address or Etsy shop if you have one, so we can reach you if you win! The winner will be contacted on October 30th. If after a week we haven't heard from that winner, we'll pick another winner.

5. We will draw the winner's name on the last day of the month, 10/30/08 after 5pm/pst.

Please note:
This month's featured artist ships world wide! All are welcome to participate in this fabulous drawing! Good luck!

Thank you for the votes!!

A BIG thank you to everyone who voted for our entry in the PCAGOE "Day of the Dead" Challenge. Because of your support, we tied for 2nd place!
Next month's Challenge theme is Autumn Leaves. Kathy and I have something really special planned! We'll keep you posted!