Bracelet and Beads

February 25, 2011

Last Wednesday I opened my mailbox and pulled out a plain manila envelope, looking at the return address I did a little happy dance, right there on my front porch, because I knew inside the envelope was this: I wanted a way to wear some of my first and favorite lampwork glass beads, and when [...]

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Cut Glass Bottles

February 18, 2011

Just added a new tool to the toolbox.  A tile saw with a diamond blade.  It cuts the glass like butter.  It is faster and more reliable than any other method I’ve tried. Just looking at all the pieces makes my creative juices flow.  I’m thinking coasters, wind chimes, even some jewelry components for the [...]

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Inspired by Quilts

February 15, 2011

In both quilting and glass I see geometry, lines and shapes. Find this inspiration at: Graceful Arts shop on ArtFire Dancing Angels Quilts on Etsy Patalier on Etsy

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Ack, What Happened?

February 8, 2011

This was going to be a gorgeous dark blue with a tiny sparkle spoon rest that I am making as a custom order (have I mentioned I ♥  making custom orders).  It….well…something happened.  Not sure what or why, but I will find out!  Stay tuned… ~Holly

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A Favorite Blog – The Art Zoo

February 4, 2011

What is the Art Zoo?  Simply put, a place for everyone to see wonderful, handcrafted items. Clean and simple, a joy to behold every day. Check it out http://www.theartzoo.com/

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Glass Beads and More

February 1, 2011

A new venture for me: One part de-stash, one part discovery.  All kinds of interesting supplies for jewelry and art.  Including……my lampwork glass beads. Find the new shop, Find(Th)ings at Findthings.etsy.com

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Inspired by Snow

January 28, 2011

Another 2 to 4 inches predicted tonight.  So if you can’t beat it, be inspired by it. Snow is… white, blue, sparkling, and stark Inspirations brought to you by: Pink Tank on Supermarket Little Sketchy Cards on Etsy Rose of the Mire on Etsy gbrosseau on Etsy

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Say it with a Shirt

January 26, 2011

Loving these shirts by The Bold Banana on Etsy TrulySancuary on Etsy SignatureTshirts on Etsy Despairware

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Color of The Year

January 21, 2011

Drum roll please…… Ok, pink.  Kind of Pepto Bismol pink. The Pantone website says: A Color for All Seasons Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with [...]

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New to the Shop

January 18, 2011

I am playing with some ideas for home decor in glass Find all of these at the Intentional Glass Etsy Store

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