I discovered this swoon-worthy inspiration board over at the ‘i do’ it yourself blog! The soft color palette of cream, brown, and cool blue gray would be perfect for a winter wedding. Vintage continues to be a hot trend for … Read More...
Sale: A Muse Holiday Stamps
Shop Trish Burr’s embroidery online
Trish Burr’s web site is live. The new venue includes an online shop, a gallery of Trish’s completed works, and a free-projects section! Go there now.
Brazee Street Studios Make and Bake – Votive Sandblast
If you’re in the Cincinnati area of Ohio and are looking for a fun, simple project the Brazee Street Studio has a good one. It’s soon though so you better sign up. It’s part of their on going Make and … Read More...
Reader Offer – 40% off on Black Dog books
Black Dog Publishing specialises in beautifully illustrated books that represent a fresh, eclectic take on contemporary culture. The titles featured in this offer include the recently released Outside the Box: Cardboard Design Now – a detailed look into this versatile … Read More...
The World of Uroboros Glass
There are a number of different glass manufacturers out there in the wonderful world of glass. I talk about Bullseye quite a bit but there’s another glass maker in Portland, OR. Uroboros Glass makes glass for all types of glass … Read More...
Hot Glass Houston Makes Me Want to Go to Texas…
I love a well rounded glass facility that encourages exploration and good times and Hot Glass Houston looks like one of those places. A great assortment of classes and supplies to provide the people of the Houston area with everything … Read More...
Big Sale at Frantz Art Glass
The deals are hot and so is Mike…hee hee! But seriously folks, if you’re a lampworker they’ve got some deals for you over at Frantz Art Glass. I’ll be placing an order first thing in the morning. Not only … Read More...
Vitrigraph…Dancing with Glass
Since opening up my store/studio I’ve been blessed to acquire some very cool pieces of equipment. The newest addition to the studio is my vitrigraph kiln outfitted with a Turbo Top and hung on the wall with a Turbo Lift. … Read More...
Projects and New Releases: Papertrey Banners
Banners, banners every where! They are truly the hot thing in paper crafting right now. make tiny banners for cards and tags or make larger one for home decor. Papertrey Ink has just released a bunch of banner dies with … Read More...
Adhesives for Glass from Streuter Technologies
At the beginning of the year I blogged about Streuter Technologies products after encountering them at both CHA, The Craft and Hobby Association Show and then in Las Vegas at Glasscraft . My good friend and glass goddess, Leigh Adams … Read More...
A Custom Tile for Nene
I introduced you to Renee’s custom tiles back in early September. I keep an eye on her blog, as I do so many (my google reader is way overflowing!) and really wanted to share this most recent project called Designing … Read More...
Last Hours of the 35% Off Sale at Maryland Mosaics
It ends at midnight Wednesday, November 10th. It’s the last sale of the year over at Maryland Mosaics. There are a few limitations on what’s for sale but I’m sure you can find something to satisfy your mosaic needs. … Read More...
Sale: Artist Outpost Stamps
Got Chickens – Painted Tile
Do you remember when I introduced you to Renee at Kudos Kitchen and all of her amazing painted tiles? In this “got chickens?” post, Renee shoots a couple of short videos as well as providing step by step photos … Read More...
Bullseye Santa Fe – Upcoming Events and Other Goodies…
If you’re in the Santa Fe, NM area head on over to Bullseye. They have some new curious and special color glass in stock as well as some very interesting classes and special events lined up. Is Santa … Read More...
Techniques and Ideas: CTMH Scrapping and Stamping Video
Close to My Heart has a brand new video out with tons of ideas including creating pop up images and interactive layouts, along with an introduction to their new paper and ink colors. Check out this great instructional video here… Read More...
New Release: Papertrey Ink Stamps
Papertrey Ink has just released 10 wonderful new clear stamp sets for the holidays with themes like treat labels, tags, holly, ice skating, sayings, winter jars, birds and branches and more. You can see all the new Papertrey stamps here… Read More...
Another Tutorial…Marble Magnets
My next artist in my gallery portion of my store is a photographer, so I’m trying to come up with an appropriate “make-n-take” for the opening. I think this project is perfect. Get a selection of his pictures and make … Read More...
Crash Glass Mosaic Tutorial
I’m in the midst of three different mosaic projects so I’ve got it on the brain. Of course there are beads in the kiln as well as tiles and more glass for mosaics…what can I say, I’m a busy girl. … Read More...