Gifts From the Heart and Hands
There is something special about things that are made one at a time by hand. They come from the heart through the hands.
An old friend once said that these mugs are user-friendly since he had “hands like hams.” He could easily hold the mug in his hand. I have my favorite mug: I can hold it with one or 2 hands, and it’s designed to keep my drink and hands warm. The cool thing is that if my coffee or tea cools off, I can heat it up in the microwave. They are available in blue, green and earth tones.
It drives me nuts when I have poured a drink into a mug or glass and the pitcher drips. These pitchers don’t drip— really.
Kids’ sets are unique personalized items. They are made from porcelain clay and are the perfect size for children. I use the cups, bowls and plates all the time. The cup is the perfect size for a late afternoon cup of something, and the bowl controls the amount of ice cream I eat.
All culinary pieces are made of white stoneware or porcelain clays, by hand, one at a time. They are glazed with non-toxic glazes, fired to 2400 degrees F, and are safe to use in dishwashers, conventional and microwave ovens. They make great gifts—either for someone else or for yourself.
The little Blue Santa and friends have continued to grace our lives. We have met so many wonderful people from all over this beautiful blue planet who have shared their stories about him. We are now making little Green Santas, a cat and a shoe. I will be posting photos of them in the next day or so, so check back soon.
To order the Little Blue Santa or any other piece, please click here.
Post a comment and I’ll enter you in one of my high-tech (where I pull a name from a hat) drawings for a little Blue Santa.
Eryl Shields said,
November 16, 2008 @ 8:21 pm
These things are lovely, if I had money, even just a little, I’d send for some. But I already have my little blue santa for which I am very grateful. X
Cathy said,
November 16, 2008 @ 9:53 pm
These are beautiful! Wish you lived nearby. Anna (my daughter) wants to try her hand at ceramics or pottery. She mostly oil paints now, but likes all art disciplines.
fromskilledhands said,
November 16, 2008 @ 10:19 pm
Thanks, Eryl. Keep the faith xoxo
If you’re ever in our neck of the woods, Cathy, stop by. Anna can check us out.
Clare2e said,
November 17, 2008 @ 11:42 am
Put me in the drawing! The little blue Santa has such vintage charm. How nice to know he’s a blessing magnet, too.
Lisa Kenney said,
November 17, 2008 @ 7:45 pm
Where are the coffee cups in the gallery? I found the pitcher (which I LOVE), but not the cups (?)
fromskilledhands said,
November 17, 2008 @ 10:18 pm
All fixed. It works better if I actually add them
Hay said,
November 17, 2008 @ 11:04 pm
Oh I love the little kid sets, do you ship international?
Hay said,
November 17, 2008 @ 11:04 pm
Oh I love the little childrens sets, do you ship international?
fromskilledhands said,
November 18, 2008 @ 8:43 am
Thanks for your kind words, Hay. We do ship internationally. Email me for information
Beth said,
November 19, 2008 @ 8:28 am
Those kids sets are adorable! I want a couple of those….not for me, of course…someone younger…ya know.
Anne said,
November 27, 2008 @ 3:20 pm
My sister-in-law got me one of the little Santas and I love it. I leave my salt-glazed pieces out all year-long. Any more Santas coming?