Just listed....

Ametista's Dark Home Decor presents...

Spring time with a bit of a twist.

Click on images to see more photos.

Head on over to see more of our Spring apothecary collection

at Ametista Dark Decor.

My winnings from OWOH

Hello everyone, I don't know about you, but I had a blast flying around one blog to another from all over the world.  I'm sorry that this is the final year of the event, but have been so blessed to have had the chance to visit so many talented artistisans and even made a few friends along the way.  So once again a huge thanks to Lisa!


I received one of my winnings a couple of days ago from Carola Bartz of carolabartz.blogspot.com.  We even have something in common, photography (even though she's way better than I am).

The envelope was stamped with this fabulous design that I think truly summed up the event.

My beautifully handmade tag was inside this photographed card by no other than Carola herself, so I actually received two gifts in one...lucky me :D

Now for the handcrafted tag that I can't wait to add to my scrapbooking pages or with a framed photo.

Be sure to check out Carola's blog, she has lots of information and beautiful pictures.  I also want to thank her personally for having Kim Klassen's buttons on her side bar, because I signed up for a class she was giving and have improved my editing skills so much...so THANKS Carola!

Bright blessings



Our new line of bath salts

Introducing...

Ametista's Magical Bath Bliss

Just in time for that special "Love" day coming up...Valentines!

Only the highest quality ingredients have been selected for Ametista’s Magical Bath Bliss. The moment you immerse yourself in our luxurious bath salts, you will begin to enjoy the benefits of the aromatic pure essential oils and the soothing affects provided by our spa quality Dead Sea salt.

LoVE bath salts has been especially created, 

during the waxing Moon in Venus, 

to ignite your passions with a special blend of 

superior essentials oils, consisting of  

Lavender and Rosemary for love, 

Yarrow for love and courage and 

Cardamom to stoke the lusty side of love.

Now we can't forget about our lustful sides....

LuST bath salts has been especially created,

during the waxing Moon in Venus, 

to ignite your passions with a special blend of 

superior essentials oils, consisting of  

Sandalwood for cleansing and promoting energy, 

Patchouli to enhance sexuality and passion and  

Cardamom to stoke lust and love.

The perfect gift for that special someone in your life or simply just to pamper yourself.

We'll be adding more bath salts in other scents soon, so please be sure to check out our shop.

You don't want to miss this giveaway...

Ametista and many more talented artists have joined together for a

 "Practical Magic Blogger’s Party”

as you probably can tell by the title, it’s inspired by the movie.

Here is what we have up for grabs….

To enter click here and then from Ametista’s blog you’ll find a link to the other artisans.

What are you waiting for…jump on your broomsticks and head on over!

Event starts September 25^th.

Coming soon to Ametista Dark Decor....

At one the town's square teemed with life,
The second chime brought roil and strife,
When three rang forth the bell tower shook,
At four o'clock the devil cooked,
Five saw ashes cloud the light,
Six, the moon shone black as night,
The witch's cat shrieked loud at seven,
At eight dripped blooded rains from heaven,
Nine o'clock brings ghoulish cries,
And ten sees children's bulging eyes,
Eleven curses scour the fields,
When midnight chimes death's harvest yields,
Which leads us to the 13th hour,
Best go inside, the scene is dour!

 

By David Braybrooke

Look up above...

Check out our slide show...

we've added a few new goodies.

Enjoy!

Coming soon to Ametista...

Hand of Destiny
Update...this has been promised to a 
very dear friend of ours.

Just listed....

The MoNsTeR bOx of Drucilla Dinsmoore, Duchess of the Night

Drucilla Dinsmoore, Duchess of Night, washed ashore from a shipwreck as she fled her native home. Clutching to her only remaining possession, a MoNsTeR bOx, we found her on the beach whilst on our nightly hunt round the island.

We attempted to nurse her back to health. During  which time she, in her fevered delirium, whispered tales of the darkest nature of the bOx she clung to. She spoke of the contents of the bOx…a collection of the souls from those she had beguiled, tricked and undone.

To see more pictures and read more about this fabulous box click on the picture above.

A couple of wonderful treasuries...

Our Autism Awareness Mold is featured in this treasury for a worthy cause...thanks so much for including us!

We also made it in this other treasury showing off our "Passion Potion Artistic Apothecary Bottle"...We so appreciate the recognition for our work...Thanks for the love!

Bright blessings!

Look what I received in the mail....

Love At First Sight

Artistic creator Raedell Coogler

I won this fabulous snowman during the One World One Heart blog event.  I was so surprised and very excited that I won and was even more impressed with all the details that went in to this wonderful piece of art.

You can see more of Raedell's creations in her shop at www.dellaraedezines.etsy.com,

Here is a little information about Raedell and her love for creativity.  She's an elementary art teacher who exposes children to art daily, in her words, " and that brings out a little bit of the child in me". Her artistic creations are  whimsical, funky characters. A lady after my own heart shares a  favorite holiday  "Halloween" with Christmas a close second.  Her first love in art was oil painting, but has recently started working with polymer clay and loves it. Raedell has worked in many different mediums over the years. All her creations are born in her head until she brings them to life and shares them with us...we're so very lucky! 

You can also visit her beautiful blog to see what she's up to and see more of her artistic designs at www.dellaraedezines.blogspot.com.

Thanks Raedell for my wonderful whimsical snowman!

I love it! 

Check out this Spoooktacular giveaway!

Artistic Halloween Queen
is hosting a fabulous giveaway...



This Dracula Bat Ornie is up for grabs.
It's artistic creator is Karen Harper of idrawpix.

All you have to do is click on the picture above
 and following the instructions for your chance to win,
it's that easy! 

Also be sure to check out the other fabulous artist in this wonderful group, and don't forget to click on Karen's blog to learn more about her and her creative work.

Sneak peek....

Here's a small piece of what I'm currently
working on for Spring. 
I do hope we have a nice long
Spring this year....
but not betting on it, tee....hee...
no pun intended!

Magical Holiday Artists on Etsy is hosting a....

Fabulous Spring Easter Basket Giveaway!!!





There is a multitude of artists that have donated a piece of their
artistic creations for this fun and delightful
giveaway.

It's easy to enter for your chance to win....click here!

March - EtsyBloggers Featured artist is...

Vicki of Dizzy Dragonflies

Vicki is a very busy woman indeed.  She manages two Etsy shops Dizzy Dragonflies and Knitting Dragonflies.  She's been a longtime knitter.

Vicki loves to be creative that she recently discovered spinning and roving.



But she didn't stop there, she started hand dyeing yarn...which she has some very beautiful dyed yarn.

I love these colors!


Here is more of her dyed yarn....just gorgeous.

Here are a couple of other places you can visit Vicki and her work at:
Vicki's Plurk:
http://www.plurk.com/knittingdragonflies

Vicki's Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/knittingdragonflies

And last but not least Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/people/knitdragonflies

A quote from Vicki..."Remember buy handmade"!

Our latest creations....

This piece was created by C. Lago titled, "Wonderland Artistic Apothecary Bottle", I guess you can figure out where the inspiration came from...tee hee.  She decided to give it to her brother for his birthday.

I created this one using an empty Patron (mini) bottle, keeping in the theme of our other Day of the Dead items...and of course it glows in the dark!

This little bottle will be placed with some of our other select items at Place gallery in Las Vegas, NV.  You'll be able purchase the DOD bottle soon at Ametista as well.

Look....one of our MoNsTeR bOxEs made a treasury!

Mystical, Magical and Enchanted...



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

We're the one on the bottom right hand corner...LOL!

Beautiful artwork from Pam Aries....

Look what just arrived in my mailbox the other day....Yes, you've guest it another wonderful win from the OWOH Blog event. 

Titled "Wine Tasting"

Pam created this mixed media painting on paper during Art Every Day Month.  She had four different ones up for grabs and each one were created from her heart.  Please drop by her fabulous blog at ariesgypsy.blogspot.com

So many talented artisans....

Good day everyone!  I just wanted to share yet another item I won during the "OWOH Blog Event".  These very beautifully crafted handmade vintage tags with  a vintage pocket sleeve.

Thanks Wendy of Dragonfly Dreamers!

A little bit about Wendy...she has been creating with some kind of arts or crafts for as long as she can remember.  Wendy is currently using her artistic talents with jewelry making using copper, brass and crystals in her designs, as well as paper crafts.  Be sure to stop by her Etsy shop (Dragonfly Dreamers) to see her one of a kind designs.  Wendy is also willing to change the length, clasp, ear hooks etc. usually for no added charge.

To learn more about Dragonfly Dreamers and Wendy, be sure to check out her beautiful blog!

Bright Blessings!

Look what I received...Sunshine Award!

Woo...hoooo!  I've never received a nomination award for my blogging...LOL!  I'd like to thank Katrinna at  She Shoes, She Scores .  It is awarded to bloggers whose positiveness and creativity inspires others in the blog world.

The rules for accepting the award are:
1. Put the logo on your blog or within your post.
2. Pass the award on to 12 bloggers.
3. Link to the nominees within your post.
4. Let them know they received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

 And now for my nominees....drum roll please!

1.  Ametista
2. Abi Monroe
3. Chicken Lips
4.  Life, Craftiness and Everything Else
5. Once Upon a Blue Crow
6. Ambitions Design
7.  Belandaria Designs
8. Wicked Wool Gathering
9.  A Cappuccino A Day
10. A Mermaid in the Attic
11.  A Whimsical Bohemian
12. Artful Spirit

Another item I won....

These beautiful photographs came from Jessie of jbguess.blogspot.com.  Actually her son is the one who took them and you can click here to see more of his amazing photography.

You can also see more of Jessie's creations in her shop jbguess.etsy.com.  She's now offering a line of digitally collage greeting cards, which she affectionately refers to as "Snarkalicous Greetings".  They are pretty funny too!

Here are the photos I won...

Some are taken in New Orleans
and a couple are taken
in Gulf Shores, AL.

Thanks Jessie!