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Wednesday, November 30, 2016 • NEW HAMPSHIRE UNION LEADER • Page C3 Holiday Planner “I sold it within a few days and realized there may be want for such products.” Ilg enlisted her mother, Sharon, with whom she’s been crafting and creating art for many years, to join her in the venture to do the color painting on the bark that Eva would place into her new line of framed birch tree bark pieces. “She wanted to get out of glass painting because there were so many,” Ilg said. “So she decided to join me.” e result was the birth of Abnormal Creations 2, a Salem-based mother- daughter team creating one-of-a-kind items from birch trees. ese creations include birch tree art and home decorations, paint- ings on birch bark, candle holders, coasters, orna- ments, holiday home décor and magnets, among other things. “Every few years our product would change due to the fact that others would create the same products, and the competition wasn’t worth continuing the prod- uct line,” Ilg said. e Ilgs also proudly point out that they use every part of the tree, so that nothing goes to waste. e Ilgs are also part of NH Made, which Ilg said is a great organization to whom they owe some of their success. In addition to their inclusion on the NH Made website, the mom and daughter do more than 30 craft and art shows throughout the year all over New England. And so far all that work seems to be paying off. Since starting in January 2014, Abnormal Creations 2 products are sold in more than 20 stores. “is year we just started selling wholesale to stores all over New England,” Ilg said. “We have about 20 stores that we have product in currently that we sell wholesale to.” e stores carrying their work include Hallmark in Salem, Londonderry and Hampstead; Canterbury Shaker village in Canter- bury; Fiddleheads in Cole- brook; Gourmet Garden in New London; and Seven Birches Winery in Lincoln at Riverwalk Resort. Further, Ilg said they’ve been contacted by Hudson News Stand for the Man- chester Airport and Christ- mas tree shop. Ilg said that for the rest of the season they will be renting a chalet in Boston at City Hall Plaza to sell their wares from Dec. 2-18. ey also will be selling products at the Winter Holiday Fes- tival, also in Boston. ey will be at two craft fairs the weekend after anksgiv- ing, including one at Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Mass., and e Quechee Club in Quechee, Vt. Ilg said that next year, their main focus will be on growing the wholesale portion of their business. To see more of their work, visit their Etsy shop at www. etsy.com/shop/abnormal- creations2. Here customers can shop the newest cre- ations and request custom orders. Ilg also said they have a digital copy of their catalog for stores interested in buying wholesale. “We are one of a kind, so far no one out there is creat- ing the same products that we are,” Ilg said. “We are original and one of a kind and excited to be creating these amazing natural rustic items for families to enjoy throughout the years.” Abnormal Continued from Page C1 glass. It’s whatever I gravi- tate towards, I can just pick up and do.” Knightly lets the paint cure for more than 24 hours before she heat-sets it using a kiln in her home base- ment that can reach 1,400 degrees. She also uses the kiln to melt her recycled beer bottles and to emboss some glass items. Some items take about 30 hours to make. Knightly said custom- ers buy her wine glasses as holiday gifts, or use her recycled beer bottles or platters as special candy dishes or cheese trays for parties. “is time of year they’ll buy them as Yankee swap gifts. I also put the care in- structions on the tag as well, so the person who’s receiv- ing it knows how to care for it properly.” According to Knightly, her items can serve multiple purposes, not just as serving dishes. “e beer bottles as cigar ashtrays are extremely popular. When I convert them into the serving bowls, the bowls can be good for an olive oil dipping dish. Men or women can put gui- tar picks, jewelry, change, nut dishes, candies (in them). So (it’s) kind of like a well-versatile bowl. And then for the cheese trays, I put designs actually into the glass as well. So they’re all recorked and recapped, which sets me apart.” Knightly said several returning customers use her glasses for special occa- sions. “I have one couple that brought them to the beach. Every time they go to their beach house they drink from (them). I have another lady who bought one of my music glasses from me about four years ago, that she goes to every Friday night to have her glass of wine.” Sometimes customers tell her they would rather play it safe and keep her embossed creations on display. “A lot of people will leave them up in their kitchen … and that way they can see the image all the time. “People tell me that they like it so much, they’re too nervous to drink out of them, so they leave them for display purposes,” Knightly added. Knightly said her variety of glasses, which she buys from Libbey, are high qual- ity. “I’ll typically have a standard all-purpose glass which is good for red, white, or it’s good for water goblets, it’s just in a longer stem.” She also works with a stemless glass that can be used with wine or juice, specialty martini glasses and pilsner glasses. Knightly can take on cus- tom orders, including per- sonalizing toasting glasses for weddings and can make hand-painted signs, includ- ing on reclaimed wood. Christina’s Creations can be found at Gilmanton Winery & Vineyard in Gil- manton, Stars and Stripes in Windham, Sweet Baby Vineyard in Hampstead and Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown. For more infor- mation, visit www.christi- nas-creations.com. Christina Continued from Page C1 or they may trigger a special memory.” ough she relies on several local vendors for her stones, Lemay takes regular trips to Tucson, Ariz., where she attends winter gem and mineral shows to add to her collection. “I source a lot of my ma- terials at these events,” she said. “I adore rock shop- ping, touching and inspect- ing the stones, looking for bizarre colors and amazing patterns created by na- ture.” She buys most of her stones already polished and drilled, and then does the silver work, making them wearable. “At some point, I would love to learn how to do the lapidary work and shape and style my own rocks for my designs,” she said. Lemay’s jewelry is reason- ably priced at $15-$25 for pendants, and $10-$30 for earrings. Her items are cur- rently available in a handful of retail locations, includ- ing the Marketplace New England in Concord and the gift shop Hollyhock Flow- ers in Henniker, as well as online in her Etsy store and on the “good gaud designs” web page. “Over the years, my aes- thetics and interests have evolved, and my product line has grown to include button bracelets, flower hair clips and hand-knit scarves,” said Lemay, who also enjoys taking custom orders. In advance of the holi- days, she will be exhibiting her wares at the Amherst Lions Club Annual Craft Fair on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at the Amherst Open Air Market on Dec. 11 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Lemay’s jewelry de- signs can be found on her website at www.goodgaud- designs.com or on the their Facebook page. Stones Continued from Page C1 Made in New Hampshire Shop Local Clayworks by Lisa Boucher Ceramic Bird Pendants, from Clayworks by Lisa Boucher. Handcrafted from stoneware or porcelain clay, these ceramic birds measure 1-3/8-by-1 inch and are glazed in a variety of colors. Perfect for necklace pendants or ornaments. Retails for $20 plus shipping. Ships in gift box. Available in Lisa’s Etsy shop at www.clayworksnh. etsy.com. Common Cents Jewelry Jewelry created in the mountains of New Hampshire with lots of love and respect for our Earth. Earrings sell for $18. Save 5 percent through Dec. 31 with coupon code HOLIDAY5. Visit commoncentsjewelrynh. com to order and to see more selections. MapShades MapShades feature your favorite places, using topographic maps, NOAA ocean charts and Winnipesaukee lake charts. These custom made map lampshades come in more than 200 sizes and shapes, and make memorable personalized gifts. Prices range from $70 to $200. Visit mapshades. com or etsy.com/shop/ botanicallampshades, check out facebook.com/mapshades, or call Jennifer in North Sandwich at 284-7468. Marketplace New England Give them some New Hampshire love this holiday with a custom-made gift basket from Marketplace New England, located in downtown Concord. More than 200 artisans to choose from including gourmet food, wine, jewelry, home décor, bath and body, games and puzzles for the little ones, and even treats for your four-legged friends. Stop by or shop online at www. marketplacenewengland.com. Porter Hill Hand-casted from a vintage reproduction chocolate mold, this treat features St. Nicholas riding through a quaint village atop his favorite reindeer! Product is finished by hand in an edible gold dust, to bring out the highlights and depth of this unique piece. Individually bagged with festive ribbons, each solid, six-ounce casting is available for $8.99 at sweets. porterhill.us or call 554-0609. R & R Woodworkers Cedar chairset handcrafted by R & R Woodworkers of Jackson. Exceptionally comfortable Adirondack furniture created with quality materials — locally sourced, 1-inch thick, northern white cedar, stainless steel fasteners, and waterproof glue. Can be personalized via woodburning with initials and dates for weddings, holidays and special occasions. Cost is $430 for chairset, $480 with personalization. Footrests are $60 each. Visit RandRWoodworkers.com, order by phone at 383-0890 or email RandRWoodworkers@ earthlink.net. Pickup by appointment at our shop in Jackson or delivery can be arranged. Seven Birches Winery Nothing goes better with turkey dinner in New Hampshire than New Hampshire-made wine, jelly and crackers. All of these items, made locally, are packaged together and make the perfect gift from Seven Birches Winery at Loon Mountain in Lincoln. Priced reasonably at only $40, this is one of the many holiday baskets available in the Seven Birches Winery tasting room. Visit www.sevenbirches.com to see more. Shaker Style A useful and thoughtful gift! The perfect addition to any bedroom setting; enjoy timeless simplicity from Shaker Style in the delicate lines of these hand crafted Arched Apron Night Stands. Built from New Hampshire figured maple lumber, these tables are a decorative accent table and a practical accessory. Cost is $525 each. Measures 20-by- 20-by-26 inches high. Limited availability; call 827-3340. Visit us online or in person: www. shakerstyle.com and 292 Chesham Road, Harrisville. Elegantly Eclectic Start your day off with a jolt of color and joy! Take the morning chore of making coffee from drab to fab! Add sparkle and fun to your next party or gathering! Each More than Coffee Scoop is handmade by Elegantly Eclectic artist and owner with high quality gemstones, glass beads and wire components. Retails for $18 at www.shesacraft1.etsy. com; www.amazon.com/ handmade/ElegantlyEclectic. Find them at www.facebook. com/ElegantlyEclectic and on Twitter at shesacrafty_1. Kitty Stoykovich “You Are My Sunshine” earrings with your choice of stone. This handmade item by artist Kitty Stoykovich features (as shown) sterling silver, silver solder, garnet, lapis, sterling silver french hooks, oxidized, peridot and pink tourmaline. Sells for $36 and is available at www.KittyStoykovich.etsy. com. Cogworks Sugar Shack Bookmark sells for $10. Made in Antrim from sugar maple. Cogworks Ltd. is located at 10 Water St., Antrim. For more, visit www.cogworks. com, call 588-3333 or email [email protected]. Wingate’s Pharmacy Wingate’s Pharmacy, 129 Main St., Nashua, offers several brands of New Hampshire Made goods. We are proud to carry Joy Lane Farms soaps and candles including their new fall and Christmas scents. Alpine Angels has provided us with goat milk soaps and lotions. We also carry items from Northwood Naturals, Lupine, and Badger. Downtown Nashua has excellent shopping, eating, and new craft beer spots. Make a day of easy holiday shopping while promoting local businesses. Visit www.wingatespharmacy. com for more. New Hampshire Farm Network Linking farms, food and you. Do you know your local farms? Explore www.NHfarms.net, with links to farm profiles, calendar of local farm and food events, maps, recipes and more. New Hampshire Farms Network is a nonprofit corporation; find them on Facebook and Twitter. 416 DW Highway • Merrimack, NH 03054 603-262-5139 Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10-5pm Puppies on the Run Pet Store Offer expires 12/31/16 $50 Discount on any breed
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016 • NEW HAMPSHIRE UNION LEADER • Page C3Holiday Planner
“I sold it within a few days and realized there may be want for such products.”
Ilg enlisted her mother, Sharon, with whom she’s been crafting and creating art for many years, to join her in the venture to do the color painting on the bark that Eva would place into her new line of framed birch tree bark pieces.
“She wanted to get out of glass painting because there were so many,” Ilg said. “So she decided to join me.”
The result was the birth of Abnormal Creations 2, a Salem-based mother-daughter team creating one-of-a-kind items from birch trees. These creations include birch tree art and home decorations, paint-ings on birch bark, candle holders, coasters, orna-ments, holiday home décor and magnets, among other things.
“Every few years our product would change due to the fact that others would create the same products, and the competition wasn’t worth continuing the prod-uct line,” Ilg said.
The Ilgs also proudly point out that they use every part of the tree, so that
nothing goes to waste.The Ilgs are also part of
NH Made, which Ilg said is a great organization to whom they owe some of their success. In addition to their inclusion on the NH Made website, the mom and daughter do more than 30 craft and art shows throughout the year all over New England.
And so far all that work seems to be paying off. Since starting in January 2014, Abnormal Creations 2 products are sold in more than 20 stores.
“This year we just started selling wholesale to stores all over New England,” Ilg said. “We have about 20 stores that we have product in currently that we sell wholesale to.”
The stores carrying their work include Hallmark in Salem, Londonderry and Hampstead; Canterbury Shaker village in Canter-bury; Fiddleheads in Cole-brook; Gourmet Garden in New London; and Seven Birches Winery in Lincoln at Riverwalk Resort.
Further, Ilg said they’ve been contacted by Hudson News Stand for the Man-chester Airport and Christ-
mas tree shop. Ilg said that for the rest
of the season they will be renting a chalet in Boston at City Hall Plaza to sell their wares from Dec. 2-18. They also will be selling products at the Winter Holiday Fes-tival, also in Boston. They will be at two craft fairs the weekend after Thanksgiv-ing, including one at Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Mass., and The Quechee Club in Quechee, Vt.
Ilg said that next year, their main focus will be on growing the wholesale portion of their business. To see more of their work, visit their Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/abnormal-creations2. Here customers can shop the newest cre-ations and request custom orders. Ilg also said they have a digital copy of their catalog for stores interested in buying wholesale.
“We are one of a kind, so far no one out there is creat-ing the same products that we are,” Ilg said. “We are original and one of a kind and excited to be creating these amazing natural rustic items for families to enjoy throughout the years.”
AbnormalContinued from Page C1
glass. It’s whatever I gravi-tate towards, I can just pick up and do.”
Knightly lets the paint cure for more than 24 hours before she heat-sets it using a kiln in her home base-ment that can reach 1,400 degrees. She also uses the kiln to melt her recycled beer bottles and to emboss some glass items. Some items take about 30 hours to make.
Knightly said custom-ers buy her wine glasses as holiday gifts, or use her recycled beer bottles or platters as special candy dishes or cheese trays for parties.
“This time of year they’ll buy them as Yankee swap gifts. I also put the care in-structions on the tag as well, so the person who’s receiv-ing it knows how to care for it properly.”
According to Knightly, her items can serve multiple purposes, not just as serving dishes.
“The beer bottles as cigar ashtrays are extremely popular. When I convert them into the serving bowls,
the bowls can be good for an olive oil dipping dish. Men or women can put gui-tar picks, jewelry, change, nut dishes, candies (in them). So (it’s) kind of like a well-versatile bowl. And then for the cheese trays, I put designs actually into the glass as well. So they’re all recorked and recapped, which sets me apart.”
Knightly said several returning customers use her glasses for special occa-sions.
“I have one couple that brought them to the beach. Every time they go to their beach house they drink from (them). I have another lady who bought one of my music glasses from me about four years ago, that she goes to every Friday night to have her glass of wine.”
Sometimes customers tell her they would rather play it safe and keep her embossed creations on display.
“A lot of people will leave them up in their kitchen … and that way they can see the image all the time.
“People tell me that they
like it so much, they’re too nervous to drink out of them, so they leave them for display purposes,” Knightly added.
Knightly said her variety of glasses, which she buys from Libbey, are high qual-ity.
“I’ll typically have a standard all-purpose glass which is good for red, white, or it’s good for water goblets, it’s just in a longer stem.”
She also works with a stemless glass that can be used with wine or juice, specialty martini glasses and pilsner glasses.
Knightly can take on cus-tom orders, including per-sonalizing toasting glasses for weddings and can make hand-painted signs, includ-ing on reclaimed wood.
Christina’s Creations can be found at Gilmanton Winery & Vineyard in Gil-manton, Stars and Stripes in Windham, Sweet Baby Vineyard in Hampstead and Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown. For more infor-mation, visit www.christi-nas-creations.com.
ChristinaContinued from Page C1
or they may trigger a special memory.”
Though she relies on several local vendors for her stones, Lemay takes regular trips to Tucson, Ariz., where she attends winter gem and mineral shows to add to her collection.
“I source a lot of my ma-terials at these events,” she said. “I adore rock shop-ping, touching and inspect-ing the stones, looking for bizarre colors and amazing patterns created by na-ture.” She buys most of her stones already polished and drilled, and then does the silver work, making them wearable.
“At some point, I would love to learn how to do the lapidary work and shape and style my own rocks for my designs,” she said.
Lemay’s jewelry is reason-ably priced at $15-$25 for pendants, and $10-$30 for earrings. Her items are cur-rently available in a handful of retail locations, includ-ing the Marketplace New England in Concord and the gift shop Hollyhock Flow-ers in Henniker, as well as online in her Etsy store and on the “good gaud designs”
web page.“Over the years, my aes-
thetics and interests have evolved, and my product line has grown to include button bracelets, flower hair clips and hand-knit scarves,” said Lemay, who also enjoys taking custom orders.
In advance of the holi-days, she will be exhibiting
her wares at the Amherst Lions Club Annual Craft Fair on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at the Amherst Open Air Market on Dec. 11 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All Lemay’s jewelry de-signs can be found on her website at www.goodgaud-designs.com or on the their Facebook page.
StonesContinued from Page C1
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Clayworks by Lisa BoucherCeramic Bird Pendants, from Clayworks by Lisa Boucher. Handcrafted from stoneware or porcelain clay, these ceramic birds measure 1-3/8-by-1 inch and are glazed in a variety of colors. Perfect for necklace pendants or ornaments. Retails for $20 plus shipping. Ships in gift box. Available in Lisa’s Etsy shop at www.clayworksnh.etsy.com.
Common Cents JewelryJewelry created in the mountains of New Hampshire with lots of love and respect for our Earth. Earrings sell for $18. Save 5 percent through Dec. 31 with coupon code HOLIDAY5. Visit commoncentsjewelrynh.com to order and to see more selections.
MapShadesMapShades feature your favorite places, using topographic maps, NOAA ocean charts and Winnipesaukee lake charts. These custom made map lampshades come in more than 200 sizes and shapes, and make memorable personalized gifts. Prices range from $70 to $200. Visit mapshades.com or etsy.com/shop/botanicallampshades, check out facebook.com/mapshades, or call Jennifer in North Sandwich at 284-7468.
Marketplace New EnglandGive them some New Hampshire love this holiday with a custom-made gift basket from Marketplace New England, located in downtown Concord. More than 200 artisans to choose from including gourmet food, wine, jewelry, home décor, bath and body, games and puzzles for the little ones, and even treats for your four-legged friends. Stop by or shop online at www.marketplacenewengland.com.
Porter HillHand-casted from a vintage reproduction chocolate mold, this treat features St. Nicholas riding through a quaint village atop his favorite reindeer! Product is finished by hand in an edible gold dust, to bring out the highlights and depth of this unique piece. Individually bagged with festive ribbons, each solid, six-ounce casting is available for $8.99 at sweets.porterhill.us or call 554-0609.
R & R WoodworkersCedar chairset handcrafted by R & R Woodworkers of Jackson. Exceptionally comfortable Adirondack furniture created with quality materials — locally sourced, 1-inch thick, northern white cedar, stainless steel fasteners, and waterproof glue. Can be personalized via woodburning with initials and dates for weddings, holidays and special occasions. Cost is $430 for chairset, $480 with personalization. Footrests are $60 each. Visit RandRWoodworkers.com, order by phone at 383-0890 or email [email protected]. Pickup by appointment at our shop in Jackson or delivery can be arranged.
Seven Birches WineryNothing goes better with turkey dinner in New Hampshire than New Hampshire-made wine, jelly and crackers. All of these items, made locally, are packaged together and make the perfect gift from Seven Birches Winery at Loon Mountain in Lincoln. Priced reasonably at only $40, this is one of the many holiday baskets available in the Seven Birches Winery tasting room. Visit www.sevenbirches.com to see more.
Shaker StyleA useful and thoughtful gift! The perfect addition to any bedroom setting; enjoy timeless simplicity from Shaker Style in the delicate lines of these hand crafted Arched Apron Night Stands. Built from New Hampshire figured maple lumber, these tables are a decorative accent table and a practical accessory. Cost is $525 each. Measures 20-by- 20-by-26 inches high. Limited availability; call 827-3340. Visit us online or in person: www.shakerstyle.com and 292 Chesham Road, Harrisville.
Elegantly EclecticStart your day off with a jolt of color and joy! Take the morning chore of making coffee from drab to fab! Add sparkle and fun to your next party or gathering! Each More than Coffee Scoop is handmade by Elegantly Eclectic artist and owner with high quality gemstones, glass beads and wire components. Retails for $18 at www.shesacraft1.etsy.com; www.amazon.com/handmade/ElegantlyEclectic. Find them at www.facebook.com/ElegantlyEclectic and on Twitter at shesacrafty_1.
Kitty Stoykovich“You Are My Sunshine” earrings with your choice of stone. This handmade item by artist Kitty Stoykovich features (as shown) sterling silver, silver solder, garnet, lapis, sterling silver french hooks, oxidized, peridot and pink tourmaline. Sells for $36 and is available at www.KittyStoykovich.etsy.com.
CogworksSugar Shack Bookmark sells for $10. Made in Antrim from sugar maple. Cogworks Ltd. is located at 10 Water St., Antrim. For more, visit www.cogworks.com, call 588-3333 or email [email protected].
Wingate’s PharmacyWingate’s Pharmacy, 129 Main St., Nashua, offers several brands of New Hampshire Made goods. We are proud to carry Joy Lane Farms soaps and candles including their new fall and Christmas scents. Alpine Angels has provided us with goat milk soaps and lotions. We also carry items from Northwood Naturals, Lupine, and Badger. Downtown Nashua has excellent shopping, eating, and new craft beer spots. Make a day of easy holiday shopping while promoting local businesses. Visit www.wingatespharmacy.com for more.
New Hampshire Farm NetworkLinking farms, food and you. Do you know your local farms? Explore www.NHfarms.net, with links to farm profiles, calendar of local farm and food events, maps, recipes and more. New Hampshire Farms Network is a nonprofit corporation; find them on Facebook and Twitter.
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