The Tuesday Tinker - Altar Space

Grow, Transform and Fly Magnets

We all have a place in our home where we keep our most precious things.  It could be the crayon drawing your now grow child drew when she was three years old, it could be a favorite picture of you and your dad, it could be a knick knack you picked up on a family vacation.  Altar Space has several of these spots and collections about her home, including a handmade altar table where she keeps her favorite crystals, rocks, and any other trinket that has special meaning.  She tries to carry this theme of sacred and special things in her shop, hoping to allow others to find something lovely to add to their collection.

Tuesday Tinker - ManicManx

If you go to ManicManx's shop you will see an "On vacation" sign and none of her wonderful jackets, coats and vests. I'm here to tell you that this is not true - she's at a show! and shows are fun but they are too much work to be "vacations". She should be back by this time next week.

Go to her shop and click on the button that lets Etsy alert you when ManicManx is back. You won't be sorry.

Tuesday Tinker - tofunutloaf

Introducing one of tofunutloaf's robots.

One might think that, with a clock on her chest, Leota would be punctual to all events. This has not proven to be the case, however....  for more details of Leota's life and problems check out tofunutloaf's store.

Tuesday Tinker - AltheaP

AltheaP, an outstanding artist, who paints with dye on silk scarves and pouches, such as the one shown here.

Check her shop to see her other wonderful creations.

Tuesday Tinker - CircleANaturals

Anne and Paul from CircleANatures specialize in making handmade natural and organic products, but in the near future will be taking the shop in a new direction.

Anne explains, "We are adding a whole new area to our shop. Vintage jewelry and vintage jewelry repair or repurpose items. I love jewelry and am forever looking for interesting pieces. A lot of times, I find great pieces that are missing a crystal, or pieces that are broken that have a ton of potential, and were basically going to be thrown out. I thought, instead of throwing these out, why not offer them for parts or for rebirth? The idea that such beautiful things were headed for the dumpster because they weren't perfect just bothered me. So, we're going to offer a large spectrum of 'perfect items', as well as, pieces that hopefully will fit into someone's vision, and they will give them a new life, or be able to take a piece from them, to give life back to a piece they already own. I can promise there will be lots of cameos, as they are an addiction of mine. I've also recently become drawn to micro mosiacs and have bought several to offer in our shop. They are truly tiny pieces of very intricate art. We think the new items will complement what we already offer and hopefully find a niche among artists looking for supplies that they won't find other places. We want to be the go- to shop for artists looking for inspiration for repurpose and for people who need that one crystal to fix their favorite brooch."

Samples of vintage jewelry and repair parts.

Along with vintage jewelry and supplies you'll also find handmade organic and natural soaps, moisturizers, healing salves, and body creams.

Lilac Soap

Visit CircleANaturals and find something to soothe your soul and bling your fingers, ears, and neck!
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Tuesday Tinker - TiffanyTeske

TiffanyTeske specializes in creating one of a kind Polaroid transfer prints.

You can find out how TiffanyTeske creates her prints by reading an explanation on any one of her listings.
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Tuesday Tinker - ArtistVanda

ArtistVanda sells both prints and original paintings. Her sleepy little dogs in Pillowland are a great favorite. She is currently taking orders for a limited amount of commissioned portraits for 2011.

Browse her shop and find something wonderful for yourself or as a gift.

Tuesday Tinker - AltheaP

AltheaP sells silk scarves, shawls, wall hangings and purses. She paints or dyes (sometimes both) each piece by hand. No two are alike. She also has a line of cotton sun hats that come with their own little pouch to store them.

Browse her shop and find something lovely for yourself or to give as a gift.

Tuesday Tinker -spongetta

spongetta's  designs are not earthshakingly new, but rather twists on the traditional reinterpreted with unexpected material and shapes. 

 Browse spongetta's shop.

Tuesday Tinker - TexstyleTextures

TexstyleTextures has developed her bag and tote designs over the years to produces a quality product that is as good looking as it is useful. They are great for a gift and you should treat yourself to one also.

Click here to browse her shop.

Tuesday Tinker - rarebeasts

rarebeasts does music. If you buy something from his store you too can do music. All his electronic instruments were are build by hand from his own designs.

Browse his shop abd enjoy.

Tuesday Tinker - altarspace

altarspace began making intention charms for friends. “I had a friend who just broke up with a boyfriend and I thought it would be nice to give her something pretty and positive, so she could find her true love. She not only found her fiancé, she rekindled her love of music and art”, says April Judd of Altar Space. “I made another for a friend who was pregnant with her third child and was feeling a little down about not having time for herself. I made her a charm full of feminine energy, self confidence, and love. If anything, it’s a reminder for the people I make the charms for that I am thinking of them and that they have someone on their side.”

Tuesday Tinker - storybeader

storybeader is a frustrated writer who likes to put words and colors together to create usable art. Each of her journals and notebooks come with a haiku, written by her specifically for the piece!

Browse her shop and see her other wonderful items.

Tuesday Tinker - ManicManx

Manic Manx makes her living with costumes, sort of everyday costumes: fancy things you can ware on a daily basis that stand out. In her words, "It's a joy to design and create a garment. The trimming and embellishment of that garment is the stuff that makes me jump up and down with glee."

Browse her shop and see her other creations.

Tuesday Tinker - whimsyfish

whimsyfish poses a question we all might take a moment to ponder, "What is life without art?

Come browse her shop.

Tuesday Tinker - ClockworkCrow

ClockworkCrow takes many different metals and odds and ends and creates all manner of fascinating jewelry. And if you are looking for Steam-punk, you have come to the right place.

Browse her shop and discover something for yourself.

Tuesday Tinker - FlowersForRealJewelry

FlowersForRealJewelry is based in Oregon. She says, "My dream has always been to feature real flowers at their best in jewelry." She accomplishes this with a lot of patience and resin. Below is an example which would make a great Valentines Day  gift for someone special.

Browse her shop.

Tuesday Tinker - whimsyfish

A direct quote from whimsyfish, "I have been making things since I was a little girl. After a long career in the corporate world, I have decided to find my bliss again. I hope you like my creations as much as I enjoyed making them". 

Browse her shop.

Tuesday Tinker - beachcomberscove

beachcomberscove is a retired hippie in Corpus Christi who loves having the time to be a creating artist. She's inspired by the ocean and sky. A little bit of both seem to end up in her work.

Browse her shop.

Tuesday Tinker - ClayCenter

ClayCenter moved to the United States from Holland, where she had her own ceramic studio. Besides showing her work at galleries and shows, she also taught both adult and children's ceramic classes. In her new home in Wisconsin, she discovered polymer clay and using the skills she learned from ceramics, she makes  wonderful creations.

Browse ClayCenter's Shop.