Mom's Herb Garden Sign, Planter Stake, Garden Decor, Gardening Gift, Potted Plant Marker Stick Pick, Stamped Vintage Spoon, READY TO SHIP

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This is a READY TO SHIP flattened silver spoon hand-stamped with “Mom's Herb Garden”… a great plant marker sign for Mom to add to her herb garden!

★ This upcycled spoon herb garden marker makes a great gift for the gardener, cook, or plant lover in your life! The marker/stake was made from a vintage silver-plated teaspoon (about 6 inches long) that I hammered flat and then hand-stamped using a hammer and metal "punches" to decorate it with the "Mom's Herb Garden" text, leaves, and berries.

★ This herb garden marker is perfect to add to an indoor OR outdoor herb planter.

★ This herb garden marker is READY TO SHIP. You will receive the EXACT stake pictured.

★ If you are interested in having a CUSTOM plant stake made, please contact me below about a custom listing:
https://www.etsy.com/conversations/new?with_id=8996905&ref=pr_contact

★★★CARE OF YOUR HERB MARKERS:
-- Hand wash ONLY.
-- Use mild dish soap and warm water.
-- The markers can stand up to the elements outdoors, although the darkening of the letters will fade with time and exposure to sunshine, etc. The darkening can be revived as explained below.

★★★ PLEASE NOTE: The stamped letters are darkened/colored in using a NON-FOOD-SAFE ink. To clarify -- these markers/stakes are NOT intended to be put in the mouth. The ink is meant to withstand the elements outside, but the ink will eventually wear off over time. However, the stamped words will remain forever. (And you can always darken in the letters again with a permanent marker such as a black extra-fine point Sharpie® marker. Just use a microfiber cloth to buff off the excess prior to drying.)★★★

➽ This repurposed silver-plated flatware is used in nearly all cases. The plant/garden marker shows some signs of wear whether from use or from storage or both. These reclaimed pieces have character from their former lives. There are scratches, nicks, little spots, and/or some small areas of plate-wear as shown in the sample photos.

➽➽➽ Processing time is 1-2 business days, not including holidays or weekends.

➽➽➽ The marker will be shipped via USPS First Class Mail Parcel (3-7 days typical delivery AFTER processing) OR via USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate box (2-3 days typical delivery AFTER processing). Both shipping options come with USPS Tracking™.

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➽➽➽ Pictures are enlarged (close-ups) to show detail. The photos are not the actual size of the finished item. Please refer to the applicable scale information shown in the photos (i.e., the U.S. penny, the U.S. dime, the ruler, etc.) and/or the listing description for actual dimensions. Remember, U.S. pennies are only 19mm across (roughly 3/4-inch or 0.75 inches) and U.S. dimes are only 17.7mm across (less than 3/4-inch; roughly 0.70 inches).

➽➽➽ All pieces are handcrafted by me. Spacing between, and depth of, hand-stamped letters, numbers, characters/images, etc., will vary slightly between, and within, items. These small variations add to the charm and unique nature of each piece. They are not imperfections. These items are handmade with a hammer & metal stamps, NOT made by machine.

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♥ The marker is polished to as bright a shine as possible. The marker does show some wear due to its previous life. This wear includes scratches, dings, spots, plate-wear, and dents. These are rustic pieces that do show their age, which will vary from piece to piece.

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☛ To view all of my stamped gold-plated & silver-plated garden, plant, herb, and cheese markers, AND my other plant, flower, & garden art, please click here:
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Please carefully review ALL of the below information prior to placing an order:
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1) What Exactly is Vintage/Antique Silverware?
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This means the silverware pieces are previously used and can include nicks, plate-wear, and/or scratches. Each piece is thoroughly cleaned and inspected by me. I personally select each piece for its elegance, design, charm, and beauty. Only the best pieces are used for my projects. There is great beauty in old silverware. Pieces may be tarnished and slightly worn from years of loving use, but reviving them and giving them new life is a fun way to reuse and recycle as well as to enjoy their vintage charm and history.

Silver plating on antique silverware also varies in color, thickness, and patina between pieces (and even within patterns) depending on the original design as well as how much each piece was used in its previous life. Because of the age and history of my silverware pieces, imperfections are to be expected and cherished -- that is part of their charm and character.

If you are seeking flawless, uniform, modern pieces for your stamped silverware, you have come to the wrong place. You would be better off looking for stainless steel pieces and/or engraved pieces.

2) How Should I Care for my Vintage Silverware?
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Please hand wash your silver-plated silverware. This will preserve the plating, making the silverware last longer.

It is normal for silver-plated pieces to darken and tarnish over time. A light polishing with silver polish or a polishing cloth will keep them shiny.

3) Are the Letters/Characters Engraved?
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No, each letter on the silverware is lovingly hand stamped (i.e., hammered by hand by me). I carefully hand stamp each character -- one at a time. Therefore, no two pieces ever will be exactly the same due to the font/pattern used, the precise placement of each character, the character alignment, the depth of each impression, and stamp uniformity. This adds to the character, charm, and uniqueness of the pieces. Engraving is done with a machine, not by hand.

Because of the nature of hand-stamping, it is impossible to guarantee that 100% of letters/numbers/characters will be perfectly aligned. In some cases, minor tool markings may be evident on the front and/or back of the silverware depending on the design & thickness of the piece.

4) How are the Letters/Numbers/Design Characters Blackened?
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The stamped characters on pennies, garden/plant/herb markers, silver-plated jewelry, and silver-plated ornaments are colored with a permanent, water-resistant, fade-resistant black dye. Even this "permanent" dye will fade over time. However, those products are *NOT* food safe and are *NOT* meant to be put in the mouth; remember, these are not toys.

💗 💗 💗 Please convo me with any questions PRIOR to ordering. I am happy to set up custom orders with different stamped designs and different options. More new items are being added daily, so keep checking back. Thanks for looking!
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✔ Please review AmySueCrafts's "Shipping & Policies" available at the tab above or go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmySueCrafts/policy

✔ This item has small parts and should not be given to children due to choking hazards.

✔ Items created by AmySueCrafts are NOT toys. Please do not allow children, pets, or other adults to play with these items. Many items are breakable and also pose a choking hazard. Never put pennies, coins, charms, or other items in your mouth (or allow others to do so).

✔ Except in the case certain of ready-to-ship items, the items pictured are EXAMPLES ONLY; yours will vary based on your customization choices and natural variations in the hand-stamping process.

✔ Care Instructions for Your Handmade Item:
- Avoid direct contact with lotion, oil, perfume/cologne, hairspray, sunscreen, bug spray, and other chemicals (e.g., harsh detergents, household cleaners, bleach, alcohol, acids, etc.)
- Avoid contact with water – do not shower with OR swim with your keychains, pendants, jewelry, or other items created by AmySueCrafts; chlorine and other chemicals in water can damage, discolor, and/or destroy your handcrafted items
- In addition, keep resin-based items (e.g., music cufflinks, resin flower pendants, etc.) away from extended exposure to direct sunlight and high temperatures
- For vintage silverware, please refer to the care instructions included with your order

✔ Each hand-stamped item is stamped by me, by hand, using a hammer -- one letter/number/character/symbol at a time -- so the letters/characters/numbers may not be perfectly lined up, which only adds to the charming, rustic appeal of an item. No two will ever look the same!

✔ PLEASE be certain to provide me with ALL requested customization details at Checkout. Failure to do so can result in shipping delays which are beyond my control per my policies. If I need to follow up via convos and/or emails to gather missing custom details, your response time will determine when your item is able to be created. Thanks for understanding.

✔ If you need RUSH Order Processing (for an extra fee) to create your item faster than the standard production time listed above, please convo me prior to ordering.

✔ I ship ALL items with USPS Tracking™ (formerly called "Delivery Confirmation") which means I ***CANNOT*** ship anything by regular USPS First Class Mail; it must be sent as a USPS First Class Parcel to qualify for USPS Tracking™. This is slightly more expensive for very small, flat items, but the tracking information provides you with proof that I shipped the package and proof of delivery.

✔ AmySueCrafts accepts payment via ALL major credit cards as well as PayPal. Please convo me if you need further assistance. Please also note that payment by eCheck (checking account) or debit card may delay your order; those forms of payment often take 3-5 business days to clear the bank.

✔ AmySueCrafts is ***typically*** open for orders SUNDAYS through THURSDAYS (closed for ordering on Fridays & Saturdays). I also close periodically for additional days to ensure I continue to complete all orders in a timely fashion. For current scheduling, please see my “Announcements” on my home page (www.AmySueCrafts.Etsy.com). Please refer to your order convo and/or receipt for your ship-by date. You will receive a tracking number via Etsy convo when your order ships.

✔ Custom order requests are always welcome!

✔ INSURANCE is available on any purchase. Please click here to access the insurance add-on: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmySueCrafts/search?search_query=insurance. Customer satisfaction is one of my primary goals, but please understand that AmySueCrafts is not responsible for packages once they are in the hands of USPS. I do not work for USPS or have any control over how USPS handles packages. Packages lost or damaged by USPS are not the fault of AmySueCrafts.

Once a package is picked up by USPS and leaves my hands, AmySueCrafts is not responsible for delivery delays, lost packages, undelivered packages, or damaged packages. Lost, damaged, undelivered, or returned packages paid without insurance are the responsibility of the buyer, not AmySueCrafts. If you choose not purchase insurance and your package is lost, damaged, or not delivered by USPS, AmySueCrafts is not liable and cannot provide a refund. Lost/damaged/undelivered packages that are not insured are also not reimbursable via USPS, even if they have USPS Tracking™.