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Artisanal Cheesemaking Kit
Packed with the tools and ingredients needed to make 15 fresh and aged hard cheeses at home, this is the grand fromage of DIY cheese kits. Just add milk! In a few hours, amateur cheesemakers can whip up batches of their favorite artisan cheeses, including cheddar, monterey jack, pepper jack, colby, feta, halloumi, cottage cheese, light and regular cream cheese, chevre frais, goat feta, quark, mozzarella, ricotta, mascarpone, and even farmhouse butter! The kit includes real cheesemaking culture and 100% vegetarian rennet, so your dairy-based creations will stand up to any taste test without the addition of unsavory chemicals or preservatives. The kit, including all the equipment and ingredients enclosed, is made and assembled in Auckland, New Zealand. $114.95
LARGE POUCH – TEGER
A great companion in your bag to hold your essentials or use it alone as a small clutch
original drawing printed on 100% linen in a light grey solvent free ink cotton canvas lining and brass metal zipper $28
Brown + Orange Natural Canvas Hanging Planter
These small hanging canvas baskets are the perfect way to display your favorite plants without having to sacrifice tabletops and counter space. These will add vertical greenery and brighten up any space in the house. Each basket is hung from a 15″ brown oiled chap leather secured with antique brass rivets. Plant your favorite greenery and dress up your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or office. These make wonderful housewarming gifts! $28
The BEST DAY Gift Box
As women, we have all experienced moments, those that leave a lasting impact, regardless of how big or small they are perceived to be: From the first day as a new mom to the day we see our child graduate to day we open our first business –the possibilities are endless. There are, and should be, many moments to celebrate. The gift box selection includes one of our handmade note cards. These cards are made in our home studio from recycled soap band scraps and dried flowers from the organic garden. Think about the message you may wish to send, penned by us, just for you. $40
Tattoo Patchouli Blend Goat’s Milk Soap
Tattoo – the perfect name for this intense patchouli blend goat’s milk soap by Succulent Bath & Body. The intoxicating fragrance stays on skin just like ink! A fabulous unisex blend of patchouli with frankincense, sandalwood, vanilla, musk and more is the essence of Tattoo, a one-of-a-kind goat’s milk soap only by Succulent Bath & Body. $5.50 Special Offer!Enjoy 15% off of your entire order with coupon code MAKER15 at the Succulent Bath & Body online shop on Etsy. Offer good through February 29, 2016 (Yes, there really is a 29th next year!).
Apex Earrings
These delicate and lightweight earrings are modern and minimal and hug your ear perfectly. A classic and effortless design with a unique twist that is perfect for day or night. $46 Special Offer! Save 20% on your order with discount code “MMHOLIDAY.”
the Accent Print Wallet
Now for the first time, my Accent Print Wallet is available online. Based on the much-loved tri-fold women’s wallet from my Original Collection, the new Accent Print Wallet has all the same functional features, but now has a fun new look: a pretty pattern of polka dots to embellish the front flap. Like all the bags in my Screen Printed Collection, these bold dots are hand printed in limited runs. And no matter which style or fabric you pick, you’ll be getting a wallet made from only high-quality materials that will age well as it bounces around inside your purse. Slim, stylish, and carefully crafted by hand, this wallet is the handmade accessory you’ve been looking for. $55
Winter Greens Kitchen Towels : Set of 3
Featuring Hemlock, Juniper and Cedar, our Holiday Winter Green designs are individually screen-printed by hand, meaning no two towels turn out exactly the same. Printed on flour sack cotton, these towels are uniquely soft, absorbent and durable. Plus they’re safe to bleach, allowing them to hold up in the busiest kitchens! $36 Special Offer! Save 20% off all orders using code: MAKERMENTOR20
KINDNESS IS THE NEW BLACK – BLACK INK
Kindness is the New Black Women’s Tee. Printed on a v-neck, super soft, gray American Apparel tri-blend (50% Polyester / 25% Cotton / 25% Rayon) shirt.I’d be happy to offer a discount! Special Offer! All Maker Mentor friends can save 25% off any product in the shop until Dec. 31st using the code MAKERMENTOR.
Perfume Gift Set
Your choice of three fragrances wrapped in a white gift box with a silver ribbon; this is the perfect gift for any fragrance lover or even a gift for yourself, we won’t tell. Each fragrance comes in a one-ounce glass bottle. $95 Special Offer! Enter maker15 at checkout to receive 15% off a purchase.
Ring 05
A simple yet eye-catching oval ring ready to become your everyday favorite. $68 Special Offer! Get FREE Shipping with discount code “MAKERSHIP”
Large Bar Name Necklace
A raw brass rectangle is hand stamped in capital or lowercase letters.
Choose to stamp a name, initial, date or roman numerals. Text will be justified to the right unless otherwise specified. This bar is 50 mm x 10 mm which can have two lines of text. Special Offer! Get 15% off your entire purchase with discount code: MAKERS15.
The Renay Gator
The Renay is my variation of the classic zipper clutch. The rounded corners give it a little more flair and personality. With the added faux leather gator skin, this clutch is a show stopper for sure. Dress it up with your favorite pumps for a night out on the town. Pair it with a cute pair of flats for a day out with the girls. The Renay is a timeless and classic piece that you’ll always come back to for your accessorizing needs. $52
Memoir Notebook
Tapestry Memoir Notebook features a full-color illustrated cover and metallic gold interior. It’s packed with 130 ruled pages inside. $16
Small Wooden Canister
These solid birch wooden canisters add a special sparkle to your space. These cups are perfect for dry spices, special treasures or as a catch all. Each piece is adorned with a beautiful solid wood top with leather loop. The bottom portion has been carefully hand dipped in a custom mixed seasonal color then adorned with a unique sparkle glitter. The colored portion is a food safe, soft rubber which makes them durable and slip resistant. The wood is left natural. $29 Special Offer! Get 10% off with discount code MAKERS15.
Adult Coloring Book – Coloring Flower Mandalas
This listing is for a signed physical copy of the book by the illustrator, Wendy Piersall (that’s me!). This book is wonderfully relaxing to use and the coloring pages are quite intricate. Perfectly suitable for young adults and grown ups looking for a relaxing hobby… or for something to do on long conference calls. (Shhh… I won’t tell anyone!) Pages are single sided so that markers won’t bleed through to other illustrations. The paper the publisher used can even take small amounts of water for using watercolors or watercolor pencils. Many markers do bleed through even the thickest paper, so place a scrap sheet of paper between the pages when using markers. $9.49 Special Offer! Save 10% when you enter discount code “FAVEPEEPS.”
Tea from Around the World Set
Explore a world of flavor without ever leaving the comfort of your favorite chair. Your passport is this international set of ten, single-estate, loose leaf teas. Both a great introduction for the tea novice and a journey off the beaten path for the connoisseur, the assortment offers a taste of the wide variety that tea has to offer. From the chestnut aroma of Long Jing green tea, to the mix of bancha tea and roasted rice found in Genmaicha, there are plenty of delights to explore. The set comes with 10 tubes of tea, each with enough leaves to brew a 6-8 cup pot, as well has an informative book full of background information and brewing tips. Made in Paris.
Awkward Moment Card Game
Think of this game, awarded the National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval, as your first defense against the awkward experiences you’d do anything to avoid. Cards packed with mortifying moments encourage players to face social faux pas head on. Reaction cards pose a variety of ways the player could react when blush-worthy situations strike. The decider chosen for each round draws a decider card that encourages players to choose the best reaction based on constraints, such as “What a teacher would most likely tell you to do,” “What the decider would least likely do,” “Most responsible,” and “Silliest.” The reaction that appeals most to each round’s decider wins and the player keeps the Moment card. Collect the most cards to triumph over those oh-no moments and to win the game! Printed in China. $19
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