Multi-Tasking @ Old Raven
Black & (925) Silver Bakelite Bracelet, Earring Set
Happy July 1st everyone! As usual, time is just zipping by. I’ve been making Spirit Shrines (I think we can all use a moment of serenity and calming right now) and catching up on replacing some of my other handmade pieces that are selling and leaving a gap in my inventory (nib storage, kitten knobs,… Continue reading Black & (925) Silver Bakelite Bracelet, Earring Set
Handmade Wood & Stained Glass Shrine, Nicho, Shadowbox
Welcome to a new week and a new listing in my Etsy shop – Old Raven. I recently posted about finding a nice stash of wonderfully aged wood and I’ve been having a great time turning this wood into Nichos (shrines). This is my second shrine, it features a nice mix of Historic Mexican Nichos… Continue reading Handmade Wood & Stained Glass Shrine, Nicho, Shadowbox
Vintage Brass & Bakelite Drawer Pulls
Hello and Happy Fathers Day. Today I wanted to share my latest listing – Vintage Drawer Pulls. I’ve been getting out a bit more, visiting a few of my favorite 2nd hand stores and also a fun (new to me) shop that’s more of a consignment venue that has some handmade things as well as… Continue reading Vintage Brass & Bakelite Drawer Pulls
Spirit House, Nature Shrine, Forest Meditation and a Chance to Unwind
Hi everyone – how are you doing? These are such strange days that seem to be soaked through with fear and uncertainty. Half of what we hear and read is in apparent direct opposition to the other half of what we hear and read. It leaves us confused and floundering with a growing sense of… Continue reading Spirit House, Nature Shrine, Forest Meditation and a Chance to Unwind
Pen Nib Storage and Organizer for Up To 40 Nibs – and It TRAVELS, Too
Welcome to a new week and I’ve got some fun things to show you today. I’ve been selling out of these book-style nib organizers in my shop (Old Raven on the Etsy platform) lately. In the past I’ve only made the model on the right which is decorated with reproductions of Antique Spencerian Penmanship book… Continue reading Pen Nib Storage and Organizer for Up To 40 Nibs – and It TRAVELS, Too
Antique Gothic Brass Candlestick Lamps
Hello and welcome to my blog. Today I have something really different. These are a matched pair of Antique Brass Gothic Candlesticks that have been converted into lamps. As you can see…these beauties are huge! There’s not a lot of information about these ornate candlesticks except that they were originally built to hold candles and I… Continue reading Antique Gothic Brass Candlestick Lamps
Kranz’s Candies Hatchet Taffy Cutter
Welcome and Happy Memorial Day Weekend. I hope the weekend finds you doing something enjoyable. Today I’ve just listed a fun little item – it’s an advertising promotional from Kranz’s Candies of Chicago. But let me fill you in with the history. This cute little hatchet/hammer has Kranz’s Taffies engraved on the hatchet blade. It… Continue reading Kranz’s Candies Hatchet Taffy Cutter
Sherlock Holmes Art Cubes, Home or Office Decor
Welcome – and I hope you’re having a great day! Today I’m going to show you how to make some fun desk or table top decor that features “The Worlds Greatest Detective” Sherlock Holmes. Are you ready, because the game is afoot! I found this set of (art) blocks at a second hand store for… Continue reading Sherlock Holmes Art Cubes, Home or Office Decor
