The Blue Teapot, Short and Stout

This little blue teapot is feeling the love tonight and the need to share details about how to get a little love just like this one. Perhaps for Christmas?

I have done a little more digging up about it. I purchased it in March 2008 off Ebay as I said. The seller's id is Artistnext and he is still selling teapots on Ebay, (hears screams of delight across blogland ...) and has one that is the same shape as my blue one but another colour.

Importantly, scroll down on the page and read his info. This is HANDMADE in Australia and hand signed!

P.S. I am getting no commission, just satisfaction in passing on an Australian artisan


Artistnext Ebay Details


That should show you straight to him. Mine when it came, was wrapped perfectly in bubble wrap in a box with absolutely no damage.

Now I am off to sneak a look at the other ones he has sold!


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Tuesday Treasures

Melody at  The House on the Side of the Hill has taken over from Tuesday Treasures from Clare at Clare's Craftroom and while I have never played before, I have long been an admirer, so here goes my first foray into Tuesday Treasure playing ...

First, I have my needlebook, purchased from Como Markets, Sydney about ten years ago, before kids. Regardless of whether I am knitting or sewing on a button, I am always relieved and happy to find this and use my needles!

Secondly, I have a little brown two person teapot I purchased from Vinnies at Bankstown last week for $3 (half price day). How could anyone throw this out? No chips. Just perfect. I've made tea for one in it with one teabag and enough water for two mugs and it is the perfect size for that second cuppa.

Thirdly, I have a little teapot I purchased from Peter Stephens of Seavington Road, Elizabeth Park, South Australia, which I got on Ebay about 3 years ago. Peter has been in the Potter's Directory, and his write up said "Currently producing earthenware teasets, casseroles, lidded containers, vases, bowls, and other tablewares. Also makes individual, handbuilt vessles and objects making contrasts in the shapes and forms for an evocative artisitic image ... Developing a poetic and simple form of art or craft, for a more ecological and aware society." "Studies and practised in Adelaide, Hobart and Sydney."

My photo doesn't do it justice. It is more bluebelly!

It is a bit "I'm a little teapot ... " isn't it!

Happy Tuesday Treasures!
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