Valley Art Group

Unusual and Unexpected. Gifts That Tell a Story.

Kitras Art Glass

Blue Handworks

Moksha

Kitras Art Glass

Eangee

At Valley Art Group we strive to bring you product that is new and different, while in keeping with today's colors and trends. Much of the work is handcrafted by artisans from around the world. If you are a retailer in search of the unexpected, you will find it at Valley Art Group.

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Minneapolis Gift Mart, Showroom RED-232

Valley Art Group 2012

Aunt Sadies Candles Superb oversized candles in Colorfully Designed tins. Designs range from retro and nostalgia, to hilarious and profound. Great fragrances. Just burn the perennial favorite "Tree In A Can" and you're home will smell like the great outdoors!www.auntsadiesinc.com

ArteHouse/Flavia Customized wooden signs with your name or location. Thousands of images to choose from on virtually any theme. Some popular imagery is for children's rooms. Also, "Up North" and Lodge. Sizes from 9 X 12" to 30 X 40". www.artehouse.com

Ashton Sutton Beautiful Handblown Polish Glass, Jewelry Boxes, Wall Decor and Clocks.

Blue Handworks Whirlygigs, Watering Cans, Glass Chimes, Wind Sculptures in verycreative designs. Very original and priced right! www.bluehandworks.com/cat11-12

Cottage Place FirePit Poker Artisan-made in Cross Lake, Minnesota. With the "explosion" of the backyard FirePits, it was time for someone to create the ultimate tool to manage the fire! The Cedar Handles can be engraved with a low minimum. One popular one is "I Love Dad!" The ultimate man-gift. "Got Wood?"

Deep Steep A truly organic bath and body care line. Fresh packaging and great products including a foam handwash and lotion sticks. Peppermint Stripe Foot Care. Everyone loves this line! New for Spring: Lower pricing and a new organic collection in March. www.deepsteep.com

Derin International Hand sewn and stitched purses, belts, shoes, and accessories made in Turkey. Derin uses thesame patterns found in woven rugs. Also, new elegant silver plated jewelry. www.derincollection.com

Eangee Home Design Fresh and unique lamps and functional pottery from worker friendly studios. See the image of the gecko wall lamp--that's Eangee. Colorful lamp shades on earth friendly bases. Poluar driftwood accessories available now too! www.eangee.com

House Parts Whimsical stone sentiment plaques, antique reproduction home wall dcor and statuary, window and drapery brackets. Garden ware from stepping stones to statues. www.houseparts.com

Kitras Art Glass The first artist group to create the famous “Olde English Witch Balls.” They have expanded the line to include vases, pitchers, and many creative, functional glass items. Bring color and life to the garden in Summer, Spring, Winter and Fall. Trees of Enchantment and Birthday Balls are best sellers. Kitras uses recycled glass in their entire line. www.kitras.com

Le Primitif Galleries: Handcrafted by Artisans in Haiti. Cut out wall sculpters and one of a kindpieces of art. Great Prices! www.leprimitifgalleries.com

Man Lotion Every man needs his own stuff! Crafted for the man in your life. Brisk scent that only lasts a little while--like it is suppose to. Natural ingredients. It really works. Also Body Wash that you can use for your hair, too. And Rinse. Great prices!

McHarp, Inc. Wonderful reproductions of Irish and British Isle Crosses and plaques. Cast in a durable stone composite to last a lifetime. Educational and beautiful. www.mcharp.com

Moksha Imports: Great designs in bells and wind chimes from India. Featuring delicate cutout designs and beautiful glass beads. Full range of handcrafted jewelry too!

Organic Indulgence USDA certified bath and body care formulations using carefully selected organic ingredients. Features an exclusive Antioxidant Berry Complex of Acai, Goji, and Yum Berries to detoxify and protect your skin. Great pricing for one of the finest products in the body care field. www.organicindulgence.com

Perry's Enterprises Great Hummingbird Feeders made in the USA. Creative, novel and functional. Many feature a perch for the Hummingbird to rest on while drinking. This line is loved by real bird enthusiasts.

Sounds True provides life-changing, practical tools from the leading authors, teachers, and artists of our time, including Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Andrew Weil, Pema Chödrön, Jack Kornfield, Shiva Rea, Nawang Khechog, and Sharon Salzberg. With an unmatched reputation for quality and depth of content, Sounds True delivers products in a range of formats to keep up with consumer preferences and new technology: books, spoken-word audio CDs, music CDs, DVDs, interactive kits, and digital product delivery. www.soundstrue.com

Sunblossom Solar Gifts Chimes and Mobiles powered by Sun Light or your indoor lighting. Gentle sounds to calm the mind. Created by Michigan Artist Bonnie Greenwald. www.solarchime.com

Toland Home & Garden: Industry Leader for Novel Solar Lighting, Wind Scupltures, Rain Gauges, Organic Seeds, Thermometers, and Flags. www.tolandhomegarden.com

Tula Hats are the ultimate in sun protection and style for the outdoor enthusiast.

Twelve Timbers Wonderful signs, pillows, wood cutouts, and full line of children's decor. Available in over thirty colors. Handmade in the USA.

Twin Designs Custom designs of your attraction or event, captured in watercolors by artist Brad Tonner. The design is then placed on a number of products from tee shirts, to magnets to key chains and Note Cards. Very reasonably price and a small mininum quantity--6 of an item! www.twindesigns.com

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