Showing posts with label pottery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pottery. Show all posts

Saturday, August 28, 2010

GLAZED EARTH REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY-Check this out!!

I was headed out of the office for lunch when my cell phone rang, another product to investigate. I quickly grabbed what I needed and exited my office.

GLAZED EARTH

Here is a little bit about Glazed Earth :
"I live in Kansas with my wonderful husband, Dan, and our ornery cat, Taddy. I have dabbled in every medium known and always find my way back to clay. My BFA in Ceramics is from Texas Tech University and I have an MFA in Painting from Kansas State University."


She has ALL sorts of stuff. She has vases, bud vases, tea bag holders/small dishes, plates, bowls, soap dishes/spoon rests, mugs/cups, and pitchers. I received a little tea bag dish/small dish. It came all wrapped up with a pretty ribbon like this...


Here is her shop welcome: (a nice shop welcome I thought)
"Welcome to Glazed Earth! Handmade pottery that is unique, colorful and well crafted.

Each piece of my pottery is made with care and a lot of love. Using white earthenware clay or red earthenware clay, I roll slabs, press stamps, lace, doilies, my handmade stamps and found objects into the clay. I use a variety of slump molds for forming my work. The separate pieces are then assembled to make the various pieces such as my vases, teapots and wish vessels. The vases are watertight and look great with any color and type of flowers. All glazes are food safe. Every piece is a one of kind!

Don't see what you want? I do special orders! Please give at least 3 weeks notice. "

I would love one of her bud vases.

Here is a little something about the Tea Bag Dish I received :


"Small 3" round dish for holding your used tea bag. Also used for putting rings in while doing the dishes or for earrings when you go to bed. These dishes are food safe so you can use them for dipping trays: soy sauce for your sushi or ketchup for your fries.
I made this dish with a rubber stamp carved by me and a wooden stamp I found at an antique store. This dish sits on four 1/2" feet."

I like that I can use this and not be worried about if it is safe for you to eat off of.


Here is a pic of the tea bag dish with Ketchup...



257 people on Etsy say that Glazed Earth is one of their favorites! If sooooooo many people say that it MUST be true! Ans she has has 24 items for sale right now and always adding more.




**********GIVEAWAY**********
One Winner will receive
the Tea Bag Dish below


*******MANDATORY ENTRY*******
Go to GlazedEarth on Etsy and tell me something

you think you would like
You must leave a valid email address in
your
comment for me to contact you if you win.

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RULES : This giveaway will end Sep 14. The winner will be chosen
using random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or
another winner will be picked. You must leave a valid email address
for me to contact you if you win. You must do the Mandatory entry
or your comments will be deleted. US only.


Disclosure : I received no monetary compensation for this review
and giveaway. I did receive product for review purposes. All
quotes are from GlazedEarth. All thoughts
and opinions are mine.

RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION...
Glazed Earth is a #1 Pottery company!

CASE CLOSED!!!

Monday, June 21, 2010

EMERSON CREEK POTTERY REVIEW AND COUPON CODE


Today I want to show you a product I investigated.
Emerson Creek Pottery. I was sent a Bella vase in the Field of Iris design. It is soooo pretty! I love it. It is lead free, made in the US and it is Handpainted. I really like that it is handpainted.



Here is a little bit about them :

"Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Emerson Creek Pottery artisans are continuing the American tradition of pottery making in a contemporary way. The property on which Emerson Creek Pottery sits was originally a 500-acre land grant from the King of England. In 1825, Silas Wade aquired the land and built his two room, and two story log cabin, now the home of Emerson Creek Pottery. To the north are the majestic Peaks of Otter, visible through the treetops in winter. The land rolls gently away from the house to the creek beds. More information about this historic home can be found in the Virginia Room of the Roanoke City Library, Roanoke, Virginia.

Emerson Creek Log Cabin Influenced by the energy of Early American cobalt decoration, owners Priscilla Palmer and Jim Leavitt founded Emerson Creek Pottery in 1977. Priscilla developed the unique technique of applying natural pigments to an absorbent glaze with a Japanese Sumi-e brush. The spontaneity of the brush stroke, combined with the accuracy of design yields our distinctively recognizable style. Priscilla's deep love of the natural world provides a multitude of organic designs for all of Emerson Creek's pottery.

Our ceramic pottery has been featured at Monticello, Mt. Vernon and the Smithsonian Institute, as well as in fine homes across America. We have had the pleasure of designing customized pottery patterns for numerous clubs and organizations.

Emerson Creek Our pottery is formed of clay made onsite. Each piece is hand made, hand painted and fired in a gas kiln. Each pattern is a series of carefully planned strokes. No templates or stencils are used. The patterns are practiced and committed to memory. The artists paint the pattern again and again. Each piece is alike and yet different, like flowers in a field. We are currently featuring 14 different lines of ceramic pottery, including our beloved signature line - Field of Iris, a classic since 1977. All of our work is microwave and dishwasher safe, lead free and ovenproof.



Sumi-e Brushwork Inside the Cabin at Emerson Creek

Visitors to Virginia find a warm welcome at Emerson Creek Pottery. We are an easy 10 minute drive from Bedford, a lovely 30 minutes from Lynchburg or Smith Mt. Lake, and a pleasant 45 minutes from Roanoke. With its original log walls, original fireplace, and three double barrel chimneys, the cabin which houses the Emerson Creek Pottery factory outlet offers considerable interest to those wishing to steep themselves in the rich history of the region. And, our guests enjoy the opportunity to connect with the past by experiencing the special quality of our handmade pottery which continues a true American tradition handed down to us from Colonial times. "


I really like Handpainted ceramic pottery. It always looks so pretty.


COUPON CODE

Here is a coupon code good for 15 percent off. A minimum of $25. It is good until 8/15

The code is : ml710