by Jessica Butcher | Feb 18, 2016 | Beltane, Crowning Elements, Uncategorized
Now Accepting Custom Orders
I’m accepting custom orders again. Yay!! So if you have been wanting a custom pendulum now is the time to contact me. Act fast, as custom orders will only be available until March 31, 2016. I’ll be taking a break in April and May to create some new and exciting goodies!! Custom orders will return again this summer.
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| Past Custom Order Creations |
Custom Order Guidelines:
My current time line for custom work is 3-4 weeks. We can discuss your ideas and I will sketch a design. Once we finalize the design, I require a deposit of 50% of the quoted price before ordering supplies and starting the piece. Production times vary with each piece, so I will confirm my timeline {usually 2 weeks but longer if I am waiting for supplies}. Once I have completed the piece, I will list your custom item under a reserved listing via Etsy with the remaining unpaid balance and shipping costs.
Past work { http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrowningElements/sold }
Contact { http://www.etsy.com/convo_new.php?to_username=CrowningElements }
Beltane Series
Also I am pleased to announce the return of the Beltane Series. It has been several years since I have done a series for this magickal time of year. I can’t wait to share this year’s theme {all hush, hush for now} and I’m looking forward to trying some new techniques to bring my vision for this series to reality.
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| I am SO ready for spring!! |
In The Studio
I’m currently creating in the studio. It has been a slow start to the year, but I’m ok with that. I have so many half finished pendulums lying around my work bench, so this is what I have been tackling. Along with a few custom orders that have come in. Thank you very much!! I have several fantastic new pendulum series planned for this year. The one for Samhain is blowing my mind…so much research already!
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| My soldering station has not been this clean in months! |
I’m so grateful for your support…the likes, comments, and shares mean so much! I look forward to an amazing year of creativity.
Brightest Blessings,
Jessica
by Jessica Butcher | Oct 26, 2015 | Crowning Elements, Pendulum, Samhain Series, Uncategorized
Equinox Series
October 26, 2015
6:00 pm
{MDT ~ USA}
The Stars have aligned for this year’s Samhain Series.
Suns, moons, stars, and stones balance together to create dazzling one of a kind pendulums.
All of these items will be listed in my store at 6:00 pm {MDT-USA} on October 26, 2015.
Here’s a handy, dandy time zone convertor. {I’m in Albuquerque, New Mexico USA}
A few notes…
~I’m unable to reserve any of the items in this series before they go live. So be ready to purchase at the starting bell!
~I accept direct payment through etsy with any major credit card or PayPal.
~I ship internationally. It’s $10 via USPS international first class. Domestic shipping is $5.
~I will ship to the address on file with Etsy, so please make sure this is accurate.
~The pendulums in this series are very rare, so if you see something you like…Grab It!!! I might not be able to make another just like it.
~All items purchased ship within 3 days. {I’ll need time to smudge and package these up all pretty.}
~Etsy does NOT have sticky carts. What does this mean? If you put an item in your cart and don’t immediately check out, some one else can still buy it out from under you. I know that stinks and I wish Etsy would update that. 🙁 So check out right away to make sure you get the pendulum you want.
This series has been so fun to create, I’m going to have a hard time parting with some of these beauties!! Thanks for all the likes and shares so far, I really appreciate all the interest in my creations!
Brightest Blessings,
Jessica
by Jessica Butcher | Aug 4, 2015 | Crowning Elements, Pendulum, Uncategorized
The Lost Temple
August 4, 2015
7:00 pm
{MDT-USA}
Hidden in the heart of the Yucatan, surrounded by lush jungle. A mystical pyramid has
slumbered for centuries. Guarding it’s hidden treasures and ancient magicks.
At last, discover the wonders of The Lost Temple.
All of these items will be listed in my store at 7:00 pm {MDT-USA} on August 4, 2015.
Here’s a handy, dandy time zone convertor. {I’m in Albuquerque, New Mexico USA}
A few notes…
~I’m unable to reserve any of the itemss in this series before they go live. So be ready to purchase at the starting bell!
~I accept direct payment through etsy with any major credit card or PayPal.
~I ship internationally. It’s $10 via USPS international first class. Domestic shipping is $5.
~I will ship to the address on file with Etsy, so please make sure this is accurate.
~The pendulums in this series are very rare, so if you see something you like…Grab It!!! I might not be able to make another just like it.
~All items purchased ship within 3 days. {I’ll need time to smudge and package these up all pretty.}
~Etsy does NOT have sticky carts. What does this mean? If you put an item in your cart and don’t immediately check out, some one else can still buy it out from under you. I know that stinks and I wish Etsy would update that. 🙁 So check out right away to make sure you get the pendulum you want.
Thanks for coming along with me on this journey, I’ve really enjoyed creating The Lost Temple Collection.
Brightest Blessings,
Jessica
by Jessica Butcher | Oct 24, 2014 | Crowning Elements, Pendulum, Samhain Series, Uncategorized
SEANCE
October 24, 2014
7:00 pm
{MDT-USA}
The Spirits are gathering for this year’s Samhain Series entitled Séance.
This year I was inspired by all things dark and gothic, tragic romances, and mysterious gatherings. The writings of Edgar Allan Poe and the disturbed characters of Dorian Gray, Jane Eyre, and Wuthering Heights. Imagine all of them gathered for a Séance. Who would they invoke? What questions would they ask?
All of the pendulums in this series are inspired by the tools and objects you would find at a Séance…a crystal ball, a tarot deck, a scrying mirror, a planchette, a lover’s eye.
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Envisage ~ Black Tourmaline Pendulum
SOLD |
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Beckon ~ Red Jasper Pendulum
SOLD |
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Espy ~ Iolite Pendulum
SOLD |
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Prophesy ~ Bloodstone Pendulum
SOLD |
All of these pendulums will be listed in my store at 7:00 pm {MDT-USA} on October 24, 2014.
Here’s a handy, dandy time zone convertor. {I’m in Albuquerque, New Mexico USA}
A few notes…
~I’m unable to reserve any of the pendulums in this series before they go live. So be ready to purchase at the starting bell!
~I accept direct payment through etsy with any major credit card or PayPal.
~I ship internationally. It’s $10 via USPS international first class. Domestic shipping is $5.
~I will ship to the address on file with Etsy, so please make sure this is accurate.
~The pendulums in this series are very rare, so if you see something you like…Grab It!!! I might not be able to make another just like it.
~All items purchased Friday-Sunday will ship on Monday. {I’ll need time to smudge and package these up all pretty.}
~Etsy does NOT have sticky carts. What does this mean? If you put an item in your cart and don’t immediately check out, some one else can still buy it out from under you. I know that stinks and I wish Etsy would update that. 🙁 So check out right away to make sure you get the pendulum you want.
Thanks for coming along with me on this journey, I’ve really enjoyed creating the Séance Series.
Brightest Blessings,
Jessica
by Jessica Butcher | Nov 19, 2013 | Albuquerque, Crowning Elements, Events, Pendulum, Uncategorized
Once again I had the honor of attending the Albuquerque Pagan Pride Day Celebration which was held on September 29. I always share a booth with my Mom, Sharon of Touch of the Goddess. This year’s theme was Harvest Fae and the organizers encourage vendors to dress in costume and decorate their booths. We decided this year to completely change the look of our booth and I’m so glad that we did. We started shopping and gathering supplies in May! We wanted the booth to look like a faery-gypsy caravan. I’m so pleased with the way every thing came together. Take a look!
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| All set up and ready to go! |
I always do a “test run” of my table to make sure that I have everything and also to save time during the day of the event. So these close up shots were taken a few days before the event.
My table cloth started with purple shimmery fabric from JoAnns followed by a velvet throw with fringe that I had purchased several years ago from Hobby Lobby. The picture frames, collector’s box, and chalk board I found at hobby lobby as well. {Thank goodness for sales and coupons!!}
I filled the collector’s box with all the wonderful things I thought a faery would collect during their worldly travels…keys, citrine stones, sea shells, sparkly bits, tobacco {for blessings…this is a pagan event}, feathers, moss, little birds, old photos, and rose quartz. I found the cute little chalkboard signs at an antique store and the fortune teller card I purchased from A Fanciful Twist. And of course I couldn’t forget to add my business cards from moo.com.
I just love the cute door knob card holder I made. I started with a glass door knob from Hobby Lobby and added brass wire and a bit of glitter. The spools of velvet ribbon and the metal crown came from an antique store.
I upholstered 12×12 picture frames to use as my pendulum displays. Just remove the glass and add a little batting and fabric.
Now on to my costume!! I decided that I didn’t want to go as a faery, I wanted to go as a faun.
The oxblood jacket is vintage velvet. {I plan to wear this jacket all fall…I just love it!} The scarf I found at World Market and the vest on ebay. I purchased the faun horns from Voodoo Soap and Beads. Everything else I had in my closet. I made my Pendulum Maker badge with resin paper and other ephemera.
{Couldn’t resist adding a photo of me “mugging” my dog, Logan…}
I had such a wonderful time at this event…talking with friends, meeting new people, and sharing a wonderful autumn day with our pagan community. Can’t wait for next year!
Jessica
by Jessica Butcher | Sep 2, 2013 | Crowning Elements, Events, Uncategorized
Crowning Elements is coming to Austin!
Now’s your chance to meet me and ogle my newest
creations up close and personal.
Austin Trunk Show
September 9, 2013
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Not only will my creations be there, but you will also find beautiful, handmade crystal grids made by Julie of
I can’t wait to meet you in the flesh!
Please feel free to invite your friends.
We will have snacks and drinks on hand.
All of my creations will be for sale…and yes,
I accept credit cards. 😉
Please RSVP to crowningelements@yahoo.com
by Jessica Butcher | Apr 8, 2013 | Crowning Elements, Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending Bead Fest in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was a beautiful day and the hour drive north from Albuquerque was a nice change from my daily routine. After much circling about looking for a place to park, I finally entered the Bead Fest exhibitors hall. My of my…so many beads…where to begin. I was able to find several goodies that I will share here.
{I’m keeping a few a secret so you can be surprised}
Aren’t the patinas on these filigrees fantastic! And I’m looking forward to etching more metals.
I couldn’t resist all these beautiful agates.
I was able to find a few amulets and I just loved the matching stone sets.
I’ve already used a few of them in some new pendulums.
More filigrees…hoping to include some of these in a few new soldering projects.
When I finished all of my shopping {more like I ran out of money!} I took a stroll through The Plaza, the heart of Santa Fe. I just love all the architecture and the history.
I was also lucky enough to stumble upon on of my favorite musicians, Roark Barron.
He is an amazing Harpist.
I usually only get to see him perform live during the Santa Fe Renaissance Faire. So to hear his wonderful music drifting through the plaza was a pleasant surprise. Needless to say, I pulled up a seat and had a good listen. It was a lovely way to end a productive day of supply shopping.
Now I better get busy making some stuff with all of these wonderful finds.
Off to the studio…
Jessica
by Jessica Butcher | Mar 20, 2013 | Crowning Elements, Uncategorized
Ostara Blessings to You
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| Ostara by Amanda Clark |
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Yay! It’s the first day of spring. Here in Albuquerque, the trees are starting to blossom and the spring flowers are lazily reaching for the sun. I am so ready for warmer weather…I’m tired of dressing like the abominable snow man to walk Logan!
Ostara is a time of renewal and rebirth. Take some time to celebrate the new life that surrounds you in nature…walk in the park, lay in the grass, hike through a forest. As you do so, observe all the new things beginning around you…plants, flowers, insects, birds. Today the light and dark are in perfect balance. Are you? Time to look at aspects of your life that are throwing you off kilter. Do you need to let something or someone go. Or perhaps you need to draw something new into your life. Now is the time to renew your commitment to yourself and your path.
{Learn more about Ostara HERE.}
New Techniques
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| etched copper tube |
The last few months I have learned many new techniques to incorporate into my creations. I am so excited to show you! All of these technique are a little more labor intensive, so I will slowly be adding new items to my etsy shop.
I want to thank all of my wonderful clients who have encouraged me and purchased one of my creations. Because of you, I am able to do what I love everyday. Your lovely feedback, sharing my work with your friends and family, sharing your pendulum and meditation experience with me, and connecting with my via social media are such a blessing. Thank you!
Brightest Blessings and Happy Ostara,
Jessica
by Jessica Butcher | Feb 18, 2013 | Crowning Elements, Pendulum, Uncategorized
Congratulations to Kimi! She was able to snag the $2.00 pendulum. Thanks so much to all of my wonderful customers that helped me reach this milestone. I’m working on a few other fun events and a giveaway…I’ll keep you posted.
To celebrate my 200th sale on Etsy, I will be listing one
of my pendulums for $2.00 plus shipping.
That’s right…just $2.00!!
However, I’m not going to tell you which pendulum.
Yes, like a treasure hunt.
I will tell you that the $2.00 pendulum will be available
Friday, February 22, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. {MST}.
Some helpful hints:
- My shop address: www.crowningelements.etsy.com
- Start window shopping. Which pendulum do you hope I select…which is your favorite?
- You can organize the listings in my shop by price. Just click the “sort by” button and scroll down to “lowest price”. Now the listings should display starting with the lowest price.
- Just adding the pendulum to your cart does not save the item for you. You must complete the check out process through Etsy or Pay Pal. {Etsy does not have sticky carts}
- Make sure your billing and shipping info is updated for speedy check out.
- Mark your calendars! You don‘t want to miss this!!
- If you are lucky enough to grab this huge steal….do a happy dance!
- Good Luck.
I am so blessed to have so many wonderful customers who support my small business. Thank you so much for your purchases, positive feedback, and friendships.
Jessica
by Jessica Butcher | Nov 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
There is a magic that exists as the gossamer layers of summer disappear and the leaves slip their green for autumnal splendor.
A stillness settles over my home, wrapping me in tranquility and thoughtfulness. A warm, cozy blanket for which I am reluctant to leave. The Hermit has taken hold and will reign until spring blossoms peek out of my garden beds.
Time to return to my hearth, renew my friendships with favorite authors, savor the tastes of my bountiful harvest, and look to my heart for healing and rejuvenation. I will stay in this Between for as long as I am able, breathing in the quiet joy that fills my home and makes me linger…until Nature decides which season she will wear next.
~Jessica
