Apothecary Book Tutorial by Laura Carson!
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Miz Bella here. I’m taking over this newsletter!
Oooooooh lovies. The Mistress of Artistic Madness, Miz Laura Carson has created a most spectacular Hocus Pocus Inspired Book Apothecary.
Instead of a book of spells, as in the movie Hocus Pocus, Laura’s book when opened up is an apothecary! You all know by now that I just adore apothecaries. Especially since I have quite a collection of items and “special” potions to fill an apothecary up with but let’s not start digressing so quickly!
How awesome is the cover of the book? I love all of that texture, patina and of course, the eyeball looking out at you. Speaking of eyeballs, take a look a the side of the book. Laura used the Antique Bronze Pendant Setting with Claws and the 16mm Flat Back Eyeball Cabochons to keep the book closed. Don’t you think the book looks as if it was just found after a couple hundred of years lying in the attic of a centuries old house?
To make the actual “book” Laura used two Tim Holtz Mini Configuration Books and hinged them together with the Large Butterfly Hinges – Brass. The old writing on the outside of the book is actually Creative Paper Clay that Laura stamped with The Raven Background Cling Stamp!
Open up the book and wow. Specimens inside of Domed Apothecary Bottles, New! Spooky Halloween Keys, Antique Bronze 3D Skeleton Hand Charm, Pumpkin Pods, and oodles of Glass Bottles too numerous to name individually. So much fun to be had!
(And since most of those goodies are all Halloween-themed, they’re ALL On Sale! for the nearing-its-end Halloween Sale!)
I just know that you want your very own Hocus Pocus Inspired Book Apothecary. It’s a good thing that you do because Laura has created a video tutorial for you! You can find a list of supplies that Laura used and the video tutorial on Laura’s blog.
AND, check out today’s Giveaway (below) that includes a ton of goodies from Laura’s project plus a big bunch of items just added to the Clearance Sale!
Plus, don’t forget there’s still a FREE Gift kit available: Spider ATCs — and don’t fret, I happen to know that if you ask sweetly (in a note on your order) Leslie will sub a Witch ATC Kit if you’re afraid of spiders. (But really, scared?… that spider trying to speak to Miss Muffet, at left, is waving a top hat!) New Silicone Molds - View All New Molds Also in Today's Giveaway! New Mason Jar Toppers - View All Also in Today's Giveaway!
NEW Goodies - ALL On Sale! View all New Items
Silicone Molds - Woodland
Hooray for the Potion & Poison Bottles Giveaway!
I started with some (!) items from Laura’s Hocus Pocus Inspired Book Apothecary (that’s a link to the supply list with links and photos):
- Little Potions Collage Sheet
- Skeleton Slides Collage Sheet
- Apothecary Labels #2 Collage Sheet
- Apothecary Labels #1 Collage Sheet
- Books Spines and Labels #1 Collage Sheet
- Book Spines and Labels #2 Collage Sheet
- Witchy Little Labels & Ephemera Collage Sheet
- Small Amber Bottles with Corks
- Squat Little Bottles
- Amber Even Tinier Bottles
- Even Tinier Bottles
- Mini Inkwell Bottles
- Tiny Round Bottles
- 1-1/2 Inch Glass Bottles
- 12 Tiny Glass Bottles
- 2 Inch Glass Bottles
- 3cm Tall Bottle with Cork
- Chunky Little Bottles
- 16mm Flat Back Eyeball Cabochons
- Antique Bronze Pendant Setting with Claws
- Pumpkin Pods
Then, a few New items that caught my eye:
- Miniature Red Metal Pail
- Miniature Tea Kettle Charm
- Raw Brass Box Feet – Beehive
AND, I added all of these goodies that have just been added to the Clearance Sale (that’s 80% off!):
- Small Hammered Ring
- Vintage Patina Filigree Teardrop – 27mm
- 3 Sapphire Cabs from the 10x8mm Deco Oval Settings & Cabs
- 10x8mm Oval Raw Brass Settings
- Skull Tattoos Ribbon
To enter the Potion & Poison Bottles Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment BELOW on this blog post TODAY or TOMORROW (the deadline is 11:59 pm PST, MONDAY NIGHT, October 20, 2014).
Don’t forget to leave your (hello! correct) email address, too, so I can contact the winner; your email address does not need to be made public. Note: I’m offering free shipping, too, but only within the USA. International shipping will still apply.
Please be patient! Spammers try to post crap here a lot so comments are moderated. So if you don’t see your post in the comments section, be patient and check back in a few hours before re-posting it, please!
After midnight, I’ll randomly pick the winners (via Random.org). So make sure to check back to see who won! And check your mailbox on Thursday morning for the next Giveaway and Newsletter!
Hey, who won the Spiders and Goblins Giveaway? That would be Katrina Bittle! Please check your email for my message about getting your mailing address.
Hinging two Configurations books together is such a great idea. I adore apothecary cabinets and would love to win!
October 19th, 2014 at 2:33 am.
OMG, this has to be the best giveaway EVER!
October 19th, 2014 at 4:36 am.
FANTASTIC!!!! Another great Giveaway!
October 19th, 2014 at 4:39 am.
Amazing art Laura!!! Love the give away items!
October 19th, 2014 at 4:39 am.
I LOVE the mini apothecary collection! If I won I’d immediately get started on the tutorial — pick me! ;)
October 19th, 2014 at 4:50 am.
Oh please oh PLEASE…….this giveaway is awesome and I so want to win it!!! Laura’s apothecary is wonderful and that cover is just gloriously eerie! I so need to make this…..fingers toes eyes crossed!!!!
October 19th, 2014 at 4:55 am.
Love all the spooktacular goodies!
October 19th, 2014 at 4:59 am.
Love it! Love it! Love it! Yet another great inspirational giveaway!
October 19th, 2014 at 5:24 am.
Love this idea! And want the give away!
October 19th, 2014 at 5:28 am.
Winner, Winner. Potion Dinner.
October 19th, 2014 at 5:31 am.
Absolutely stunning Apothecary book! (And I LOVE that ribbon!!!)
October 19th, 2014 at 5:34 am.
What a great giveaway Laura’s apothecary are just wonderful.
October 19th, 2014 at 5:40 am.
Oh Wow wow wow!! Apothecaries are my most favourite thing!! I even went to the Pharmacist museum in New Orleans – love bottles, labels and jars etc. Would love to win bit extremely happy just to see this in all its glory :D x
October 19th, 2014 at 5:40 am.
I really like the apothecary book – its so very clever! My favourite is the eyeball and claws setting!
October 19th, 2014 at 5:43 am.
I’ve loved all the halloween stuff, but this is my favorite yet.
October 19th, 2014 at 5:48 am.
I have just discovered Alpha Stamps and received my first newsletter this morning. What wonderful Halloween projects! Love all the little details in Laura’s Apothecary Book. I’d like to make one of my own!
October 19th, 2014 at 5:49 am.
Wow – it just keeps getting better and better. Love the book and the giveaway. Thank you.
October 19th, 2014 at 5:52 am.
Oh love it!
October 19th, 2014 at 5:56 am.
This is so cool, I’d love to win!
October 19th, 2014 at 5:57 am.
I would so love to be the recipient of this giveaway. Cool things…
October 19th, 2014 at 6:06 am.
ALPHA STAMPS
You saved the best for last.
Of your Halloween giveaways.
It’s awesome!
October 19th, 2014 at 6:09 am.
This is awesome, would love to win this one!
October 19th, 2014 at 6:11 am.
What a fabulous apothecary and great giveaway!
October 19th, 2014 at 6:13 am.
Wow, another fabulous project from Laura!!! Really hope I win this one.
Thanks for the chance to win.
October 19th, 2014 at 6:15 am.
Who doesn’t love Hocus Pocus? Hope I win!
October 19th, 2014 at 6:19 am.
love it…its laura carson…what could be bad….
October 19th, 2014 at 6:30 am.
You guys have outdone yourselves! Love it all.
October 19th, 2014 at 6:40 am.
Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble!! This is the perfect craft project for Halloween! I love it!!
October 19th, 2014 at 6:45 am.
What an awesome project!
October 19th, 2014 at 6:46 am.
Wow! What a coool collection of stuff!
October 19th, 2014 at 6:47 am.
This kit is so cool, it’s scary!
October 19th, 2014 at 6:48 am.
Love this kit!
October 19th, 2014 at 7:04 am.
Wow, this is amazing!
October 19th, 2014 at 7:08 am.
What a fantastic giveaway! Love everything!
October 19th, 2014 at 7:10 am.
Lovely products, would be thrilled to wi n.
October 19th, 2014 at 7:12 am.
Pick me oh please let it be me.
October 19th, 2014 at 7:19 am.
What a great prize!!!
October 19th, 2014 at 7:21 am.
Laura has inspired me again! I have an old doll case that I found at a thrift store, and I have been waiting for the right muse to come along…can’t wait to get started!
October 19th, 2014 at 7:21 am.
Giddy with anticipation!!!!! The kits and giveaways are works of art in themselves.
October 19th, 2014 at 7:22 am.
I’ve always wanted to do one of these apothecary display boxes. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Maybe this will finally be the year. Amazing giveaway too!
October 19th, 2014 at 7:37 am.
I’m new to this site and it right up my alley. I love everything I see!
October 19th, 2014 at 7:39 am.
Love this package
October 19th, 2014 at 7:50 am.
Artistic Madness, indeed. I am a member of this club.
October 19th, 2014 at 7:59 am.
You have such cool stuff! I’d love to win!
October 19th, 2014 at 8:07 am.
What an incredible giveaway – want want want !!!
October 19th, 2014 at 8:08 am.
Oh yes, please add my name to this giveaway! I’d love to add these items to my stash. : )
October 19th, 2014 at 8:20 am.
Love Laura Carson’s tutorials and her beautiful creations.
October 19th, 2014 at 8:26 am.
My absolute favorite. This is awesome. Thanks for the chance to win- but more importantly- the inspiration!
October 19th, 2014 at 8:35 am.
I am in total awe of what the design artists are capable of dreaming and completing. I want so much to win the giveaway so I can get started on my imagination! You are so blessed!
October 19th, 2014 at 8:39 am.
Love this, great possibilities.
October 19th, 2014 at 8:41 am.
Laura’s projects are so fun and inspiring!
October 19th, 2014 at 8:41 am.
I just love this giveaway!!
October 19th, 2014 at 8:44 am.
Maybe this time?
October 19th, 2014 at 8:52 am.
I cannot believe I am just now subscribing to your newsletter! Amazing products and inspiration. Definitely need to make up for lost time.
Foxhugs,
Christy
October 19th, 2014 at 9:09 am.
OOOOOOOOOOOOO! Bottle Heaven!! LOVE the apothecary book and the closure is GENIUS!!! I am in the process of making an apothecary and this has given me a few new ideas to use in it!! All of these bottles in this giveaway are making me groan in delight!! Maybe this will be my lucky week! I have been bottling up excitement for all of your fabulous giveaways that REALLY needs to get out! Winning this would let it all go!! Thanks for being so fabulous!
October 19th, 2014 at 9:11 am.
I have so been wanting to make an apothecary cabinet, but this book is brilliant. Thanks for the tut and the opportunity to win.
October 19th, 2014 at 9:21 am.
Amazing. Gets better and better.
October 19th, 2014 at 9:21 am.
BOTTLES! I’ve been collecting bottles for years from old dumps and long forgotten hobo camps in the woods. This is a great pice one that I could add my vintage quack medicine containers too. Thanx alpha stamps you rock!
October 19th, 2014 at 9:23 am.
I love everything especially the little bottles! So glad I found your site!
October 19th, 2014 at 9:26 am.
Love it!!
October 19th, 2014 at 9:28 am.
This is a great giveaway! I love potions!
October 19th, 2014 at 9:32 am.
Cauldron burn and potion bubble! What a great giveaway! I’ve loved all the Halloween kits but this is my favourite – good job!
October 19th, 2014 at 9:41 am.
Gorgeous stuff!!
October 19th, 2014 at 9:54 am.
This has to be the best giveaway! I love the claws pendant. I would LOVE to win this! Thank you all for such a great giveaway! And a shout out for Super talented Laura Carson; she is Awesome!!!
October 19th, 2014 at 10:02 am.
Oh Happy Boo Day, would Love to win!!!!
October 19th, 2014 at 10:06 am.
I’m in!
October 19th, 2014 at 10:21 am.
Omg I love Laura Carson! I’m still working on her last apothecary, constantly adding to it. I would love to win these goodies! I have to get that eyeball and hands set! Love that!
October 19th, 2014 at 10:26 am.
I would love to win. Laura’s project is perfect- I LOVE it!! I am definitely making it. She is the BEST!! I love her ideas-halloween is my favorite and she helps add to my huge halloween collection.
October 19th, 2014 at 10:27 am.
Every thing looks wonderful!
October 19th, 2014 at 10:29 am.
More Halloween! Yes!
October 19th, 2014 at 10:36 am.
Wow! What a wonderfulul giveaway someone is going to win. Thanks for being so generous.
October 19th, 2014 at 10:43 am.
OMG!! I have never wanted to win one of your giveaways more than this one. It is amazing. Thank you for your generosity.
October 19th, 2014 at 10:44 am.
The Apothecary book is a delight to the eye! I just love all the little details she included.
October 19th, 2014 at 10:46 am.
I want to make an apothecary book! Great tute! and giveaway! Mahalo.
October 19th, 2014 at 10:49 am.
This sure looks like fun!
October 19th, 2014 at 10:49 am.
Wow!!!! Fabulous make by Laura, love all the vials and everything, and thanks so much for the chance to win once again this great giveaway. Coco x
October 19th, 2014 at 10:54 am.
Wow, another incredible creation by Laura! Wonderful giveaway, thanks for the opportunity!
October 19th, 2014 at 10:55 am.
Halloween is my holiday! Make me even happier than I am now! Pick me! Love your items always, Karen
October 19th, 2014 at 11:11 am.
I love the apothecary! So cool in the book!
love it!
October 19th, 2014 at 11:31 am.
The ribbon alone is worth it. I haven’t won a contest yet. Could it be my turn?
October 19th, 2014 at 11:32 am.
OOOOH, BOOOOOO…thanks for a chance to win!
October 19th, 2014 at 11:33 am.
Just love, love all the goodness, and so easy to pack away!
October 19th, 2014 at 11:47 am.
I LOVE the Potion and Poison giveaway!! Thank you!
October 19th, 2014 at 11:56 am.
Love Laura’s Apothecary … so spooky and fun!
Thanks for the chance to win!
October 19th, 2014 at 11:59 am.
I love the apothecary book! What a wonderful idea and so many variations, the possibilities are endless!
October 19th, 2014 at 12:00 pm.
I can see so many possibilities with this kit. Love all the items. Thanks
October 19th, 2014 at 12:01 pm.
The ideas that you all come up with are fantastic!!!!!! Please count me in for this draw.
October 19th, 2014 at 12:12 pm.
I just love all those tiny little bottles!
October 19th, 2014 at 12:30 pm.
You keep bringing out more and more inspiration, will I ever finish my original apothecary? (Maybe I should just have multiples!)
October 19th, 2014 at 12:50 pm.
OMG..what a *great* giveaway!
Crossed fingers…
October 19th, 2014 at 12:55 pm.
Generous giveaways!
October 19th, 2014 at 12:56 pm.
Great apothecary book!! Would love the goodies to play with.
October 19th, 2014 at 1:05 pm.
simply put…this giveaway is SPOOKTACULAR!!!!!!
October 19th, 2014 at 1:14 pm.
Love these goodies! Thank you for the opportunity to win. I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
October 19th, 2014 at 1:24 pm.
I passionately love the apothecary!! Great giveaway!
October 19th, 2014 at 1:35 pm.
Laura Carson rocks! Trick or Treat…I would love to win this fab giveaway.
October 19th, 2014 at 2:12 pm.
Great Halloween fun
October 19th, 2014 at 2:19 pm.
Want. Want SO MUCH! If wishing makes it so, my name’s gonna get picked — whee!
October 19th, 2014 at 2:37 pm.
Wow! You have outdone yourselves! I SO want this.
October 19th, 2014 at 2:49 pm.
This is so cool! I love all of your kits and supplies for us crafters. You make Halloween fun all year long!
October 19th, 2014 at 2:49 pm.
Awesome project!
October 19th, 2014 at 2:50 pm.
Just love all the miniatures with this fun giveaway.
October 19th, 2014 at 3:18 pm.
Ihave enjoyed your site since I found you and all your designers are really awesome am in the process of making me some of those little bottles
October 19th, 2014 at 3:28 pm.
I LOVE the Apothecary Book! Absolutely gorgeous, TFS and thanx for another great giveaway. ;)
October 19th, 2014 at 3:47 pm.
Great apothecary theme. Thanks.
October 19th, 2014 at 3:56 pm.
I love your site. Just so much yummyness and ides. I am in love with all the little bottles and charms. Thank you for giving us a chance to win :)
October 19th, 2014 at 4:21 pm.
The apothecary book is awesome and inspiring. And the give-away is fantastic, as always. Thanks for all the tutorials and freebies you offer.
October 19th, 2014 at 5:04 pm.
Wow! I want to win this!!!
October 19th, 2014 at 5:07 pm.
I just ordered the talons. They will be here soon yay!! The book is sensational!
October 19th, 2014 at 5:13 pm.
This is what I want to do as a project. I just love the idea of an apothecary book in addition to a spell book.
October 19th, 2014 at 5:24 pm.
OH WHAT A DELIGHT IT WOULD BE TO WIN THIS!!!
October 19th, 2014 at 5:30 pm.
Love all the little goodies
October 19th, 2014 at 6:22 pm.
Who needs Christmas when there are poison bottles to be had!! Let me be the lucky one– please!!!
October 19th, 2014 at 6:52 pm.
Yet another amazing giveaway and great ideas!
October 19th, 2014 at 7:17 pm.
This giveaway is so up my alley!! Please pick me this time! Thank you!
October 19th, 2014 at 7:25 pm.
I really enjoy the apothecary cabinets you have been posting. Another really awesome giveaway, sure hope I win!
October 19th, 2014 at 7:48 pm.
I think this one is a hit! Would love to win!!
October 19th, 2014 at 7:56 pm.
What a cool giveaway! Love it!
October 19th, 2014 at 8:01 pm.
Laura’s apothecary book is fabulous! I’d love to win the giveaway!! Everything looks great!
October 19th, 2014 at 8:42 pm.
Would love to win so cute
October 19th, 2014 at 10:31 pm.
Laura has done it again!! She is so inspiring. Love the giveaway!
October 19th, 2014 at 10:34 pm.
Potions and Poisons, oh my!!! I’s getting spookier by the day….to 10-31! Thanks for sharing great information and inspiration!
October 19th, 2014 at 10:39 pm.
Oh my gosh — what wonderful goodies! Thanks for the chance to win them. :)
October 20th, 2014 at 3:48 am.
Once again Laura has created an amazing apothecary! Winning this give away would be a dream come true I mean what girl doesn’t love labels and bottles and pumpkins – oh my! Thanks for the chance.
October 20th, 2014 at 3:56 am.
The eyeball clasp is so unbelievably creative!
It will be sad to see the Halloween giveaways end.
October 20th, 2014 at 4:07 am.
I love this apothecary cabinet. Laura is so creative!
October 20th, 2014 at 4:23 am.
Love the new mason jar stuff!
October 20th, 2014 at 4:54 am.
I just love this apothecary cabinet. All the little goodies are so wonderful. Great, inspired creativity. Thank you for sharing!
October 20th, 2014 at 4:55 am.
Love the apothecary book. It’s amazing!
October 20th, 2014 at 4:57 am.
Yet again…another awesome give away!
The creativity of Laura & the other design team members knows no bounds! So inspirational!
October 20th, 2014 at 4:59 am.
wonderful
October 20th, 2014 at 5:04 am.
OMG, I loooove Halloween, and this book is fabulous. Right up my alley. Must try to make. Notice: TRY!
October 20th, 2014 at 5:36 am.
OMG! I SO want and need this! I LOVE little bottles, etc. It would be added to my permanent Halloween display…..
October 20th, 2014 at 6:00 am.
Oh Gosh….love all these sweet lil’bottles and collage sheets. sure would love to win some of these goodies this year. Thanks for the chance and the fun inspiration this fall. :)
October 20th, 2014 at 6:02 am.
Love this. I need to make one.
October 20th, 2014 at 6:22 am.
I love this project! What a great giveaway to go with it, I love those little pumpkins.
October 20th, 2014 at 6:53 am.
Love the give away!
October 20th, 2014 at 7:13 am.
Laura Carson does it again!! I would love to win this giveaway!!
October 20th, 2014 at 7:31 am.
haha….love those claw arms and collage sheets and oh so sweet N’ spooky lil’ bottles. love this stash of goodies…oh random org thingy please pick me.
October 20th, 2014 at 8:06 am.
Laura is Amazing! Love the apothecary book!
October 20th, 2014 at 9:06 am.
I love it all!! Thank you so very much for the chance to win!
October 20th, 2014 at 9:18 am.
I love the apothecary! Laura is amazing, thanks for all the great inspiration.
October 20th, 2014 at 9:50 am.
wow! this is the best!
October 20th, 2014 at 9:54 am.
What a great idea to hinge the boxes together! I love that tea pot charm, it’s so adorable! THanks!
October 20th, 2014 at 10:13 am.
Wow! What an awesome apothecary! Laura has done it again,another awesome creation!
October 20th, 2014 at 10:14 am.
Gives new meaning to “hitting the bottles”!!!
October 20th, 2014 at 10:35 am.
Cool!
October 20th, 2014 at 11:07 am.
Would love to win this one !! love those little bottle’s !!
October 20th, 2014 at 11:52 am.
You’re killing me Laura! Each time I finish one of your amazing projects, you come up with even a more brilliant one. So talented you are! Love the Apothecary Book! Great giveaway!
October 20th, 2014 at 12:54 pm.
love everything about this!
October 20th, 2014 at 1:42 pm.
OMG! Again the giveaway is the best! Would love for this to be mailed to me !
October 20th, 2014 at 1:52 pm.
Cool Apothecary Book and other wonderful items. Thank you again for all the items you give away.
October 20th, 2014 at 3:19 pm.
Awesome book, I wanna make one!!!!
October 20th, 2014 at 4:49 pm.
I love this apothecary book. Thanks for sharing it. Great ideas and inspiration.
October 20th, 2014 at 7:54 pm.
Fantastic details in this project! Awesome!!!! Looks like fun to make one!
October 20th, 2014 at 9:00 pm.