Category Archives: Gifts

Handmade Holiday

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Rae

Handmade gifts can express something more than an average store-bought gift.  A handmade present is one-of-a kind.  And, in our lives of homogeneous chain stores and generic gift cards, this is refreshing. Handmade gifts made by you are even more special.  … Continue reading →

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Christmas List for a Potter

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Rae

During gift-giving season, many people are searching for the perfect present.  So, I have been commissioned by the elves to help.  To that, here are some suggestions that would surely make any potter smile on Christmas morning. Stocking Stuffers: Sherrill … Continue reading →

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On making gifts

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Rae

It is mid-November which means that gifts must be started very soon.  I thought I got a great start on the Advent calendar in July.  I made four sets of jars.  To date, I have glazed 1.5 sets of jars … Continue reading →

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Sticks and More

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Rae

Today, we took new pots to restock inventory at Sticks and More in Snow Hill, NC.  This was the first shop to host pottery by A Bit Off Center.  It is a cute store – actually it is a renovated … Continue reading →

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Vacation

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Rae

My last day of potting was December 21.  Julie and I worked really hard to fill orders and finish gifts.  We will get back to work at the end of the week.  But I am relishing the break and the … Continue reading →

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Advent Continued

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Rae

Advent Pot Production I really enjoyed making the Advent calendar.  So I thought I would share the development process.  As I have disclosed, I don’t have a artistic background.  So it was surprising for me to find out that ‘artists’ … Continue reading →

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Advent

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Rae

I was given my first Advent calendar while I was an exchange student in Germany.  I loved opening the numbered cardboard door to get a chocolate every day until Christmas.  I wish advent calendars had been a part of my … Continue reading →

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