Another Crafty Clay Shoppe customer

The Four Corners Mold

In our Clay Shoppe on Etsy we are so very blessed to provide craft tools to such an array of amazing artists. Just look what Diane of Diane's Addiction has created using molds from The Clay Shoppe by Ametista! She is a talented precious metal clay artisan jewelry designer. Turquoise and semi precious gemstones is what you'll find in her shop. Diane loves making all kinds and types of jewelry, so we're sure you'll find something that you like.

 Here Comes the Sun Mold

We excited to see what Diane will be making next!  We invite you to view more amazing work created by our loyal customers.  To view the fabulousness click here.  

Are you a Clay Shoppe customer?  Want to have your work featured here?  Let us know by leaving a comment at the end of this post and we will contact you.

THe MiGHtY RoaR MoNsTeR bOx

THe MiGHtY RoaR MoNsTeR bOx, originally uploaded by ametistagirl.

Whilst on safari, on the isle, a hunting we did go,
to catch the MiGHtY MoNsTer bOx, the fiercest that we know.

We hid beneath the tangled vines within the lions den
and waited there till it's return to capture it and then...

In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the Lion slept that night
and as he did, from whence we hid, we gave him such a fright.

The net was thrown, the lion caught, he let out such roar.
The loudest thing we'd ever heard...it shook the jungle floor!

And so we have here, just for you, a box most proud and strong, to keep your lovely little treasures right where they belong.

See more -
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44259192

The Art of Re-Enchanting...

As many of you already know, we specialize in polymer clay, with a focus on dark yet whimsical home decor, such as artistic apothecary bottles and MoNsTeR bOxes. But what you may not know is that most of our items are crafted from re-enchanted glass, wood and other materials.

Starbucks fans will recognize these bottles.

What is Re-Enchanted?
The Definition of Re-Enchanted goes something like this...
To Enchant—
en-chant [en-chant]
-verb (used with object)
1. To subject to magical influence; bewitch: fairy tales about witches who enchant handsome princes and beautiful maidens.
2. To delight to a high degree: Her gaiety and wit have enchanted us all.
3. To impart a magic quality or effect to.

Re—
re [ree]
-prefix (used in this case with a verb)
To re-do: Can I have a do over?
To do again
To reuse, and this case to Recycle.

Chambord anyone?

In short, we re-enchant the mundane and render it magical!
At Ametista you can choose from our ever expanding selection of artistic offerings
OR you can have us custom design a piece just for you!

 Vintage Jewelry Box circa 1960, now artistically re-enchanted.

Mystical, Magical and Enchanted...

The MoNsTeR bOx of Madame de Strange has been included in the marvelously magical Etsy Treasury...

A Crafty Clay Shoppe Customer Creation...

Look what Roz Loftus of Rozzies Sparklies has created using molds from The Clay Shoppe by Ametista!   She is a talented Precious Metal Clay artisan from the UK who, aside from being a fabulous customer of ours, is someone who wishes she could be a singer, architect and travel writer when she grows up...(and secretly hopes she will never grow up) and we respect that.

We eagerly look forward to seeing more work from Roz!  We invite you to view more amazing work created by our loyal customers.  To view the fabulousness click here.  

Are you a Clay Shoppe customer?  Want to have your work featured here?  Let us know by leaving a comment at the end of this post and we will contact you.

Exciting News!!

Beginning February 13, 2010 Ametista's 
Artistic Day of the Dead Offerings 
will also be available at PLACE Gallery 
1045 S. Main Street in Las Vegas.

New in our shop....

 PuRPLe PoPpy APoTheCaRy BoTtLe

Antique hand blown glass combined with a clever application of craft have turned this mundane object in to something quite magickal! Click in the photo for more information.

Take part in this exciting global event!

UPDATE - Due the overwhelming  response  to this fabulous blog fest, 

we're adding an additional Fairy Wish Bottle for every 100 comments...

...so now there's 2 Fairy Wish Bottles up for grabs will there be THREE!

 

WHAT IS ONE WORLD ONE HEART?
We are so excited be involved in this global networking event. This is the forth year of this huge blog giveaway, but it's our first time participating...how fun! We are very much looking forward to meeting new and interesting bloggers out there in the blog universe.

Here's a little something about 'One World One Heart'...
Lisa Swifka of 'My Life as a Whimsical Bohemia' created this event in 2007. The original idea behind this giveaway event was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet. Lisa says, "It closes the gap of the blog community and enables us to interact, discover new and wonderful people, and in the process possibly win a prize or many prizes along the way". As of 2009, 911 bloggers from 28 countries participated. Can't wait to see the total this year!

In Lisa's words, "It transcends geographical location, socio economics, political affiliation, religious beliefs......it's a coming together like the giant community we are on this planet. If only it took a simple giveaway to create PEACE everywhere, in the mean time here we give from our hearts. We are not solving the worlds problems nor are we curing anything nor are we changing the world. We are merely generating a closer community between humans through blogging."

Contest starts NOW and ends February 15, 2010

So, in keeping with this year's theme of "Magic Carpet Ride", We offer up, for your sparkly wish fulfillment, your very own FAiRY WiSH bOtTLe!

Ametista’s FAiRY WiSH bOtTLes were created for the specific purpose of wish granting.

The first step to getting anything one wants is to envision it. You must have a clear image of what you desire. Writing down your intentions is a good way to strengthen your focus.

Now as everyone knows, fairies carry wishes into the realm of possibility...one of the more helpful/less mischievous tasks they perform. So do be careful what you wish for, you are likely to get it!

WiN YoUR VeRy OwN FAiRY WiSH bOtTLe, It's FAST, EASY and FREE

To enter simply...
1.  Leave your comments right here at the end if this post if you like, it's optional. You don't have to sign up for anything or even have a Blogger account, you can still leave comments by selecting the "Anonymous" button.
2. PLEASE be sure to leave your contact information, either your email address, Etsy or other online contact information, so that we may reach you when you win! (If not, we will move on to the next person who DID leave their contact info.)  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 February 15, 2010 after 5pm est.

We ship worldwide so ALL are welcome to participate in this fabulous drawing! Good luck everyone!

Matters of the Heart

Our most lovable MoNsTeR bOx has been included in 

this heart warming Etsy Treasury, which features 

not just us, but other extremely talented 

PCAGOE members! :)

Thanks BlessedBeadJewelry!

We're being featured on Etsy Bloggers!

Friday, December 11, 2009

Friday Feature -- CalKat the Jewelry Junkie

This week's Friday Feature at Mama's Magic is also the featured Etsyblogger for the month of December -- CalKat the Jewelry Junkie! Actually, there are several shops associated with the incredibly creative team of Carrie and Kathy: CalKat, Ametista, the Clay Shoppe and YogaFairies.

I had a great time checking out all these shops full of pretty shiny things, and was utterly charmed by...click here to read the the full article and interview