I’m off to Las Vegas on thursday to go to Glass Craft and Bead Expo. This is the opportunity to see the glass folk and also see what’s new. Well, this is something quite new and exciting and I can’t wait to see it all in person. It’s Coatings by Sandberg’s newest new product…dichroic extract. Huh? It’s in a bottle. You paint it on. You use it with any type of glass. It fires on and from what I have seen the possibilities are now endless with what you can do to make your glass that much more fabulous. I’m one of those types that don’t necessarily want what’s off the shelf to do my creating. I need to make something to make something with. That’s why I started making beads and we know the rest is history…go look at what they’re up to. I know it’ll get your mind racing!!
Have you read?
Add a Splash of Joy to Your Crafts with The Big Book of Happy Crafts
If you love filling your home with color, personality, and handmade charm, then The Big Book of Happy Crafts by Lucia Mallea is going to be your new favorite creative companion. This book is an absolute celebration of cheerful DIY, packed with 24 vibrant and joyful projects designed to spark your imagination and make your space a little brighter.
Lucia Mallea brings her signature style—bold, colorful, and totally fun—to every project, from paper flower arrangements and party décor to custom accessories and playful home accents. The instructions are easy to follow, even for beginner crafters, and the materials are accessible—think paper, craft tools, and glitter (because yes, everything’s better with glitter).
What makes this book especially fun for those of us who love thrifting and upcycling is how effortlessly it encourages you to reimagine simple supplies into something magical. Whether you’re decorating for a celebration or just want your daily surroundings to feel a little more fun, this book offers creative ways to craft with joy.
It’s also a great reminder that crafting doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful—it just has to make you smile. And The Big Book of Happy Crafts does exactly that.
Shellie