Input wanted on new product ideas

What kinds of products would everyone like to see be added to the shop? I am working on new ideas and figured it would be a good idea to get more of them to toss around before the new year. Any particular tree pendants (stone colors/types, wire colors), herbal infused oils, salves, balms, spell dust, baubles, kits, or spell boxes?

I was considering putting together some picture frame charms that had small pictures of my paintings in them for some of the jewelry pieces I make.

This is an example of the paintings I have done/ am still working on.

The picture clarity is horrid on these but they were taken at night and are progress paintings.
This is 'Funeral Home for the Strange & Deranged'
The top photo is what it is currently at. I still have a few more details to add to this painting but not many.
It is done in acrylic paints on a 12x16 canvas.
the original may be up for sale at some point.
Better pictures will be taken once I have the availability.
If anyone is interested send me a message and I will let you know if it is available for sale.

This picture of the painting shows the color much better but I wanted to add the photo above since this one did not yet have the rest of the fencing done on it.

'A Grave Night' which is also done in acrylics on 11x14 canvas.
The original of this painting has already been sold.

This is another painting I have done that I could also potentially use as pictures in the charms.
Cherry blossom tree and Japanese mountain landscape done in acrylics.

This painting I am still working on.
It is on 11x14 canvas and features lily pads in a river, a dragonfly which has a painted body but the wings are real, and a lotus flower which in this painting is only an outline. It is in the process of being finished, its a bit farther from being done but more work has been done to it since this photo was taken.
This is also done in acrylic paints and will most likely be available for purchase at some point.

Red and pink Japanese cherry blossom branch painting.
Done in acrylics.

I would just like to know if the idea of metal frame charms with my paintings in them would be something that would interest anyone since it is a new idea to me.

I am also tossing around ideas for how I want to make my butterfly pendants.
I had planned on putting a real butterfly wing into glass vials,
now I am also debating finding glass frames to put some of them in but I haven't found frames I like yet.

So I may have both types of butterfly pendants probably during spring or summer if all goes as planned.
I have wings of all different colors and shapes.
(all butterflies died a natural death, no butterflies were harmed in the retrieval process)
I would like to know how many of you would potentially be interested in such pendants and what wing colors interest you the most so I can get an idea of what everyone is most interested in 

and if the glass vials or glass frame pendants seem more ideal.


Also I am considering at some point making a batch of red rose lip balm.

Would anyone be interested in seeing me make a batch?
If you have ideas for other herbal lip balms that you would like to see in my shop
feel free to mention them to me.


I am currently able to take custom orders on many products. 

(Just about everything listed at the top of this blog could be made into a custom order)
If you have something you would like made, an idea on something (like wanting an oil or kit for a specific purpose but do not know what it should have in it) then you should send me a message with as many details about what it is you are wanting that you have (pictures of similar items or designs are always helpful)  and I will see what we can't come up with.

As well as any questions you may have you can comment on here, on my shops facebook page, or to my email @ Lotus_Moon@hotmail.com
I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Holiday Sales

Holiday Sales Now Through December 13th

This is a wonderful time of year. Snow is falling or will be falling soon. Icicles are forming and people are getting ready for the holidays. Lotus Moon Apothecary is doing the same. We have some great holiday specials lined up just for you, our customers.

~Here are the sales we have going on currently~


Crystal Ball Pendulum Necklaces are 25% off so instead of being $13.00 they are now $9.75

Mermaid Muse is also on sale for 25% off which makes it $18.75 instead of $24.99

All custom blank books will be starting at $24.99 instead of $29.99
Please place your order as soon as possible if you are wanting a book made and shipped by Christmas. It takes time to make these and I would not want your order to get to you late.

Orders of $25-$50 get a 5% discount on your entire order.

Orders of $50.00-$74.00 get a 15% discount on your entire order.

Orders that are $75.00-$99.00 get a free crystal ball pendulum necklace with your entire order (shipping for the pendulum necklace is not included)

Orders that are $100 or more get a free crystal ball pendulum necklace and free shipping on your entire order.

Orders that are $75.00 or more will get $5.00 off any kit currently for sale that you would like to add to your order, as well as any vial pendant necklace added to your order over $75.00 is $10 instead of the regular store price of $16.50. Free shipping will be applied to orders $100 or more.

All custom vial necklaces will start at $13.75 instead of $16.50 this is for a vial on a silver or hematite chain, this price does not include any added charms, wire design, or stones put on the chain or outside of vial around the neck.
You can pick up to 3 herb/flower types and one stone. If you do not know what herbs or stone type you want out of the list but know the vial you want and what purpose you want the vial to be for, send me a message and I can help you formulate its contents based upon what you want it for. (For example: Love, Protection, an Element, etc)

Gift wrapping can be added to your order for an additional $1.50
This price is for up to two items to be wrapped, so if you say have four items, it would be $3.00 and so on.

Gift certificates can be purchased as long as I have the name of the person who will be receiving it and that person lives within the US. Gift certificates being purchased must be a minimum of $10.00 with no maximum limit.
Gift certificates will expire 3 months after issued so they will need to be used within three months of being received.
Gift certificate will be sent to your email which you can then print out.
Gift certificates can be mailed out in an envelope upon request with an additional fee for postage and materials. If you need it mailed to the person receiving it, please let me know ahead of time. Each gift certificate purchased will have a number on it for record purposes.
It is preferred that the amount on the gift certificate is used all at once for ease of use. If you wish to use your certificate multiple times within a three month time period it is fine since a record of sale and amount for each purchase will be kept for each certificate. Any amount left on certificate after three months will not accessible and the certificate will not be usable within Lotus Moon Apothecary at that point. There will be no refunds once a gift certificate is purchased.
Gift certificates will be available for purchase all year round unless otherwise stated.


Be sure to place your orders by December 13th to get in on these sales and have your item shipped out in time for the holidays. We are currently only shipping to customers within the US.

Element Vial Necklaces

Water Element Vial Necklace

Water, the element of the West, is a feminine energy and highly connected with the aspects of the Goddess. Used for healing, cleansing, and purification and associated with passion and emotion, love is also associated with this element. Energy is receptive and feminine. Water is used for purification, psychic growth, peace, love, friendships and dreams. Water represents Creativity.

This vial is filled with herbs and stones that correspond to the water element.
The herbs in this vial are~ Jasmine, Rose, and Thyme
This necklace comes on an 17 inch long silver chain and features a lock and key tibetan silver toggle clasp.
This vial necklace is $16.50 + Shipping

Air Element Vial necklace

Air, the element of the East, is also the element of power of movement, intelligence and clearing. Movement, sounds and flying are manifestations of Air. Energy is masculine and projective. Attributes are intelligence, travel, freedom, knowledge. Air represents the Life Force.

This vial is filled with herbs and stones that correspond to the air element.
The herbs in this vial are ~Lavender, Red Clover, and Mint

This necklace comes on an 17 inch long silver chain and features a lock and key tibetan silver toggle clasp.
This vial necklace is $16.50 + Shipping

Earth Element Vial Necklace

Earth, the element of the North, associated with birth, life, death, and finally rebirth. The Earth is nurturing and stable, solid and firm, full of endurance and strength. The element’s natures are fertility, grounding, stabilizing and nurturing. Its energy is used to attract prosperity, abundance, grounding, career and fertility. Earth represents Renewal.

This vial is filled with herbs, pine resin, and stones that correspond to the Earth element.
The herbs in this vial are~ Pine needles, Moss, and Pine Resin

This necklace comes on an 17 inch long silver chain and features a lock and key tibetan silver toggle clasp.
This vial necklace is $16.50 + Shipping

Fire Element Vial Necklace

Fire, the element of the South, is a purifying, masculine energy and is connected to strong will and energy. Fire both creates and destroys, and symbolizes the fertility of the God. Fire can heal or harm, and can bring about new life or destroy the old and worn. Fire represents Eternal Life.

This vial is filled with herbs and stones that correspond to the fire element.
The herbs in this vial are~ Clove, Marigold, and Rosemary
This necklace comes on an 17 inch long silver chain and features a lock and key tibetan silver toggle clasp.
This vial necklace is $16.50 + Shipping

 

These vial necklaces would make great gifts for Christmas or Yule. I only have one of each made currently. If you need more made of a particular one send me an Email telling me which one(s) and I will see if I can't make more of them for you. No two vials will ever be the same, each one is unique. Its impossible to get the items in the vials to be placed in exactly the same way so keep that in mind when ordering.

Send me an Email if you would like to purchase any of these vial necklaces or any other of my items. Combined shipping will be done for multiple items purchased at once.
Lotus_Moon@Hotmail.com

Don't forget to check out my other posts for past items and future specials. I will be posting up sales for the holiday season so keep an eye out for the savings you could have on some of my items.

Also you can search up Lotus Moon Apothecary on Facebook as well if you want updates to appear right on your wall.

Latest Vial Necklaces

 

~The Beauty and the Beast~

This glass vial has 3 small pressed lavender buds at its base, a small pressed tree flower that resembles a rose, and green leaves for the background.

This vial reminded me of the rose from the Beauty and the Beast movie.

The vial is just under 1 1/2inches long and 6mm in diameter.

This necklace is $16.50 + shipping and comes on an 16 inch silver chain
 

 

~The Green Fairy~

This necklace has a sealed glass corked vial that is filled with green fluorite gemstone chips and green clover oil.

Clover - Fields of clover are believed to attract fairies. A four-leaf clover is said to provide protection against the fae, and to be able to break fairy spells and glamours. Wearing a four-leaf clover in your hat "in this case vial" supposedly grants you the power to see invisible fairies.

Green fluorite chips also adorn the side of the chain along with tibetan silver leaf charms.

Fluorite- which is commonly associated with the Fae.

Fluorite is a beneficial stone to help guard one against picking up negativity or negative energies from those nearby. It also heightens analytical abilities, and effectively lowers anger, depression, and desperation.  Fluorite is also used in healing rituals.  Helps the ability to concentrate, balances polarities, third eye center, improves memory and concentration, “the student stone” helps assimilate information, mental capacity and intellect.

It is also an Aquarius stone.

This necklace is $16.50 + shipping and comes on a 18 inch hematite chain. 


 

Air Elemental Vial Pendant Necklace

This vial glass pendant has a small blue and gray feather in it.

It was made for people in the air element and would also be a good aid in winged spirit animal communication.

This vial pendant is just under 1 1/2 inches long and 6mm in diameter.

This necklace is $16.50 + shipping and comes on a 16in silver chain.
 

Shipping by Christmas and Christmas Specials

I would like everyone to keep in mind that in order to get orders from Lotus Moon Apothecary received by Christmas that orders will need to be placed within the first 2 weeks of December or before. If you have a custom order you need done and shipped to you by then, please give me enough notice to make and ship said item.

Latest I can ship out a package and have it arrive is the 20th of December it says on the USPS website, though I would allow for more time than that. Packages can be shipped via express mail (overnight delivery) if needed upon request but t...he shipping on that would cost a lot more than the normal shipping price and would also include insurance. Not all items up for sale are listed on Etsy or the "shop now" tab on Facebook, so if you see something you want but cant find where to click to buy it, send me a message @ Lotus_moon@hotmail.com and I will direct you to where you need to go, or create a special listing for you.

I would like to mention that Christmas gift wrapping can be added to your order upon request for an additional $1.50

All custom blank books which normally start at $29.99 for a custom job, will be starting at $24.99 between now and December 13th for the holiday season. Books take a decent bit of time to make so please get your order in as soon as possible.

You can find information on custom book orders here Book of shadows information

This is a past book of shadows that was made.

This blank book of shadows is one that I am currently working on. This is not the best photo, but its all I could do at the moment.
It is crimson with a gold color center oval, done in oil paints.
Vines wrap around the oval and small pressed tree flowers that resemble roses are on the edges of the four corners.
The pages on the inside of the book have burnt edges.
The book is 9 inches tall and just under 6 inches wide.
This book is not finished yet, I just wanted to show a preview of what is being worked on currently. I am still deciding what I wish to put in the center of the oval.
This book will be up for sale once finished.

Custom vial necklace orders are also available currently.

Pictures of the vials can be found Here
All other pictures of vial jewelry that is made is for sale as well.
Better pictures of each individual vial will hopefully be posted soon.
Vial necklaces start at $16.50 and go up depending on if you want any stones or charms on the chain (16-18in chain)

Please note that the crystal vials have very small openings so only powdered herbs or gemstones can be put in them at this time.
Here is the list of herbs that are available to be put into the vials:
Lavender buds and flower blooms,
Mint,
Red clover,
Marigold "Calendula",
Rose petals (Red, Pink, Yellow),
Lemon Balm,
Jasmine flower petals,
I also have some small feathers that could be put into vials.

Stone types that I have are:
Amethyst,
Green or Rainbow Fluorite,
Peridot,
&
Citron.

I also have green clover oil that could be put into the glass vials.
I have a corked vial necklace that has green clover oil and green fluorite pieces in it that I have yet to take pictures of. It will be up for sale shortly.



I would also like to introduce the newest addition to my shop
~Crystal Ball Pendulum Necklaces~

I have two different colors available: a translucent one that has a slight silver mirroring to it and one in a colbolt blue color.

The glass spheres are 1/2 an inch around. A multi spiral bead cap sets at the top of each sphere.

These can be used as a pendulum for divination. There are no other adornments on the chains so it will not off set the balance when using as a pendulum.

This necklace in your choice of color is $13.00 each + shipping and comes on a 18 inch hematite chain.

I have many of each color so if you need more than one in the same color let me know.

Any of these Items would make good Christmas presents for friends or family.

For other items visit my Etsy Shop or my shops Facebook Page
If you have any questions feel free to send me an Email at Lotus_Moon@hotmail.com
 

Lotus Moon Apothecary

I really want to figure out how to make hard back leather books.. & somehow get some parchment paper.I want to make a big Book of Shadows & Mists, Apothecris, & a book for my herbs *since that will probably be more than 500pgs alone* & a few other books. though I'd like the books to have some kind of screw pin binding for the paper so they dont have to be sewn together & I can re-organize as I wish by removing the pins. A book that looks kind of like this one, but wont cost me damn near $300 v.v (actually this one is over $300 but they had others for a bit under that* I just need to learn how to work with leather. I am pretty sure they used a metal cut out to put between the book back and the leather and somehow stretched it over the design and maybe used heat? to mold the leather around it. I am not sure really. Though I would love to learn.


I also would like to get a better wood burning kid as well as a general wood carving kit. So that I may make better runes, wands, boxes, etc.

I would like to mention that anyone wanting to make a donation to my shop is more than welcome to do so. There are a lot of supplies that are currently needed.
A small list of those items would be:

Parchment paper
Gemstone chip beads (sz4mm-10mm)
Beading wire 14g, 16g, 24g (and a few other gauges) and in different colors and materials
Clasps
Earring hooks
Empty bottles, vials, dropper bottles, jars (not pickle type jars lol)
Oil paints
Grapeseed oil, Sunflower oil, Jojoba Oil, etc
Wooden boxes
Metal charms
Beads
Or any jewelry making supplies
Corks
Un-used candles & essential oils
Blank canvas's
Loose gemstones of all types
Beeswax
Small seashells
Muslin bags (for tea bags)
Fabrics
Scrap booking paper, tools, and design inserts
Jewelry making tools (wire cutters, flat head pliers, hole sizer, etc)
Wood burning kit
Wood carving kit
Blank thin (2/3in or thinner) flat pieces of wood.
Clock parts (especially antique looking clock hands as well as cogs)
Blank card stock
The brackets you put on the back of paintings for hanging on nails
Certain sizes of wooden frames
Product displays

If you have something you would like to donate thats not on the list but you think the shop may have use for, send me a message and I will let you know.

If anyone is interested in making a donation (monetary or shipping any supplies to me that is on the list or in need of) please send me a message at Lotus_Moon@hotmail.com and I will either give you the address to my PayPal or tell you where to ship the supplies. Supply donations should be approved first before being shipped in the event I do not need an item, I do not wish anyone to waist any money in shipping if something is not needed. I appreciate any help the shop gets.

Lotus Moon Apothecary's Etys Shop
Or look up Lotus Moon Apothecary on Facebook

~Updates~

Lotus Moon Apothecary now has a "Shop Now" tab on our facebook page where you can buy items directly from. Also, the Lotus Moon Apothecary Etsy shop is now up and running and will have more items added to its shop selections soon, so go take a look at the items listed, link to that is listed below. Also wanted to note that the crystal ball pendulum necklaces that will be posted soon will be available in both blue and a pearlescent clear so be on the lookout for those.

Lotus Moon Apothecary's Etsy Shop

Absinthe Lip Balm

~Absinthe Lip Balm~ .5oz Jar

This lip balm was made especially for all you absinthe lovers out there.

Made with the licorice smell of anise that we have all come to know absinthe for having & lightly sweetened with agave nectar.

This lip balm is more subtle and pleasant rather than having an overpowering smell or taste.

This lip balm is $3.25 for a .5oz jar

+ shipping (ask for shipping quote)

I have 4 jars in stalk currently

Allergy note- this lip balm does contain almond oil as well as beeswax, anise, vitamin e, and cactus nectar.

Maple Wand

Maple Wand

The wand itself is 10 inches and the cyanide stones & silver leaf dangle is just under 2 inches.

Handle has a emerald green ribbon (Green being a earth color) wrapped around it.

Wand is currently blank with no designs on it. If you would like runes, spirals, or some other design burned into it let me know and I will tell you how much extra it will be.

Price for this maple wand is $13.99 + shipping

(has both colors of cyanide with a total of 5 stones)

Cyanide (Blue)- Stone of attunement. It aligns all the chakras automatically. Cyanide will not accumulate or retain negative energy. Wearing it protects the body from the negative effects from others and situations.

Helps induce the recall of dreams to promote problem solving while dreaming. Cyanide facilitates meditation and accesses energy when asked upon. It dispels energy blockage, moving energy from the ethereal to the physical body.

Cyanide (Green)- Good for healing the hearts wisdom.

Maple (Shorin) -Earth

Sacred to Alban Elved (the Autumnal Equinox) because of its fiery red and orange colors as its leaves turn -- a bold celebration of the season and the cycle of death and rebirth. Maple is a strongly masculine wood, somewhat rebellious and tough, but with a beautiful smooth grain; hard, yet excellent for carving. Well-suited to spells of sending and communication, binding, transmutations, creation, revolution, rebirth, healing, beauty, art, and abundance.

 

Faerie Realm Spell Box/Gift Box

Faerie Realm Spell Box/Gift Box

Includes:
A Mini Lavender Besom  that’s 4 inches long

A   Mini Green Fae Bauble filled with herbs, oils, & stones for Luck & Protection. Some of which include Rose, Oak, Oil made from green clovers, and many other herbs. Also used to invite the Fae into your home or garden. Bauble is sealed with wax, please do not open the bauble no matter how tempted you may be to smell the herbs (though they do smell very nice) it breaks the seal and the energy put into making it is released, you want it to stay in the bauble for it to do what its intended to do.

A Faerie Spell Dust Vial
Filled with powdered herbs & stones connected to the Fae. Herbs like Roses, Calendula, Clovers, and other herbs were powdered with a mortar and pestle along with powdered gemstone.
 

Our Spell Dusts can be used for a variety of magickal purposes. The powders can be sprinkled on windowsills and doorways, around candles, altars, and around the home (I wouldn’t recommend sprinkling them on fabrics due to possible staining.) They can be blown into the wind for use as wishing dust, used in spell casting and rituals and can even be added to sachets, mojo bags, charm bags that can then be placed in your car, anywhere in your home, your office, your garden. Or a bit of the dust could be used as an offering to the Fae.


A Mini Maple Wand
Wand is 4 1/4 inches long with a green ribbon handle (green being a earth color) and 3 fluorite stones

Fluorite - Excellent for advancement of mind, greater concentration, meditation. Helps one to grasp higher, more abstract concepts. Facilitates inter dimensional communication. Pulls negativity out the body’s energy field. Often associated with the Fae

Maple (Shorin) -Earth

Sacred to Alban Elved (the Autumnal Equinox) because of its fiery red and orange colors as its leaves turn -- a bold celebration of the season and the cycle of death and rebirth. Maple is a strongly masculine wood, somewhat rebellious and tough, but with a beautiful smooth grain; hard, yet excellent for carving. Well-suited to spells of sending and communication, binding, transmutations, creation, revolution, rebirth, healing, beauty, art, and abundance.


One small bag of Red Clovers

One small bag of Calendula *Marigold*

A small Tibetan crystal
Tibetan Quartz is a powerful, protective spiritual stone that is highly sought after for its metaphysical properties. This Quartz is mined in the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet, one of the most sacred areas on Earth.  The vibration of this highly spiritual area is imparted on the stones, making thousands of years of spiritual and healing knowledge more easily accessible.  Their source also seems to give Tibetan Quartz Crystals an almost holy, enlightened vibration as well as very harmonious and balanced energy.

Tibetan Quartz can create a field of protection around the user, blocking negative energy from entering.  The purifying energies of Tibetan Quartz also make it an excellent stone for balancing the chakras and meridian systems.

& A lavender tea light candle (not pictured above)

Comes neatly packaged in a hand painted wooden spell box that is just over 5 inches long and just over 3 inches wide.

Price For Faerie Realm Spell Box Is $19.99 + shipping

Tibetan Crystal Earrings

Crystal Earrings

I wanted to make this set for those of you who are on a budget but are still looking to get something nice that is still of good quality.

These are made with silver wire wrapping and tibetan crystals.

Earrings hang approx 1 1/2 inches long

This set is $7.99 + shipping

About Tibetan Crystals

Tibetan Quartz is a powerful, protective spiritual stone that is highly sought after for its metaphysical properties. This Quartz is mined in the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet, one of the most sacred areas on Earth.  The vibration of this highly spiritual area is imparted on the stones, making thousands of years of spiritual and healing knowledge more easily accessible.  Their source also seems to give Tibetan Quartz Crystals an almost holy, enlightened vibration as well as very harmonious and balanced energy.

Tibetan Quartz can create a field of protection around the user, blocking negative energy from entering.  The purifying energies of Tibetan Quartz also make it an excellent stone for balancing the chakras and meridian systems.

* NOTE* These earrings have sold. More can be made in a similar style. Send me a message if you would like a pair like this made for you. Also check out other blog posts or go to the Lotus Moon Apothecary Facebook page to check out the other earrings currently available for purchase.

Mini Wooden Rune Set (Pocket Runes)

Mini wooden rune set (size comparison picture)
These runes are between 1/4 & 1/3 of an inch around.
Includes 24 Elder Futhark pocket size runes and one blank rune.
This set is for the "Seer" on a budget.
Rune set comes in a small voile bag.

*Note* This rune set has sold. Please check other blog posts or the Lotus Moon Apothecary Facebook Page to see other rune sets available for purchase.

Mermaid Muse ~Necklace~

Mermaid Muse
Necklace is 17 inches around with a pendant that hangs 2 inches. Lock & Key toggle clasp at the back.
Necklace features abalone shells, freshwater pearls, a glass bead, 2 green stones, and other shells.
Colors are blues & greens with hints of browns & purples accented by the silver chain & designs.

Mermaid Muse is $24.99 + shipping (email for shipping quote)

Wynter Moon~Pendant Necklace

~Wynter Moon~ Pendant Necklace.

Wire wrapped crescent moon measures approx 2 inches around. Crescent has a 1 inch crystal woven into it.

A translucent flat stone hangs from the top inside of the circle. A white round shell bead with two small spirals is at the bottom left side of the picture.

A lock & key clasp attaches this 18 inch long chain.

This necklace is $24.99 + shipping (ask for shipping quote)

About Tibetan Crystals

Tibetan Quartz is a powerful, protective spiritual stone that is highly sought after for its metaphysical properties. This Quartz is mined in the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet, one of the most sacred areas on Earth.  The vibration of this highly spiritual area is imparted on the stones, making thousands of years of spiritual and healing knowledge more easily accessible.  Their source also seems to give Tibetan Quartz Crystals an almost holy, enlightened vibration as well as very harmonious and balanced energy.

Tibetan Quartz can create a field of protection around the user, blocking negative energy from entering.  The purifying energies of Tibetan Quartz also make it an excellent stone for balancing the chakras and meridian systems.


 

Lavender Smudging Sticks

Lavender smudging sticks/wands
Currently have 3 in stock.
from left to right, one is just over 6 inches long, middle one is 6 1/2 inches long, and the one on the right is 5 inches long. They are all approx 1 1/4 inches wide.
the black string is wrapped in a crisscross pattern and knotted at each wrap around so that the string does not unravel as soon as it is lit and could be used more than once if desired. Lavender used in the making of this wand was hand picked under the moon then dried out before wrapping into wands.

Each smudge stick is $3.75 + shipping