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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Annealing Glass

January 14, 2011

Often sellers – including me – will say “Glass has been properly annealed in a computer controlled kiln”.  So what is the big deal about annealing? When glass is heated it gets stressed out. If this stress is not removed from the piece it will break or crack without apparent provocation.  The process to remove [...]

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Three Favorites in Red and Black

January 11, 2011

Find them all on Etsy 1. Cody the Computer Geek Mouse at The House of Mouse 2. Manzanita Wrislet at H & J Star Creations 3. Read Red and Black Glossy Postcard at Hesed Books and Gifts

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