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Our art glass studio

My husband worked hard the last couple afternoons after work to get the stain glass area of our studio put together and organized. He did a great job. He has had some fun signs from our kids he never got to hang up before, put up above his bench and found all the stuff he…
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New Online shop. Zibbet not Etsy.

I have officially give up on Etsy. After spending hours looking for my listings it became very clear that when you search, they only put up the first 250 pages of items. They said for the search hand made necklaces, there were over 50 thousand results, but they only showed 12, 000 of them. 250…
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Mothers necklace, my own new take on a classic piece of jewelry

to buy this piece here is the link. you can use coupon code upon purchase BLOGREADER all caps, one word for 10 percent off entire order https://www.etsy.com/listing/225111671/mothers-necklace-kids-birthstone I love the scrabble tile necklaces out there, and planned to make a few for the fun of it. But then , while going through my stuff,…
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Steampunk inspired necklace and earring set !

Steampunk style is a popular and fun style. One I happen to love !! I do a lot with watch parts and keys, which is more traditional. I also do some like this piece which is more steampunk inspired or steampunk romance, with the brass , black glass and typewriter key charms. The chain, bead…
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Rose quartz necklace and earring set

This rose quartz necklace , and earrings set, in a vintage style ,are my newest addition to my shop. Hand made today with beautiful rose quartz beads !!! I have had these beautiful rose quartz beads for years. Many years. They are a very soft pink, very light color and very pretty. I have wanted…
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To sell , or not to sell, that is the question …
I had read a discussion on a beading facebook page about selling your work online. All the different options were discussed. Etsy, Artfire, and others I had not heard of , 11 Main, The Craft Star, Indie Made, and Zibbet. All of how I will check out and report here what I find out. I…
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Some new things !!

My hubby has been doing stained glass for years . He has never done anything but panels, and some smaller copper foil pieces. I asked him to help me make jewelry and he said ” okay ” . So, we decided the best thing was to just jump in and do something and give it…
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Jack of all trades, master of none !
I am not sure if many other beaders, or creative people have the same problem as I do, but this title accurately describes me. I always love to see what other artists are doing and I am constantly amazed at the wonderful pieces I see when I am looking around. So many artists have one…
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Happy Valentines Day !!!

Happy Valentines Day !!! I hope everyone has a lovely day !!! I played with a tray of beads to make this greeting, but I am happy to say they are all put away again !!! I hope all my creative friends and readers are making wonderful Valentine crafts or jewelry, it is a…

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