On a whim I recently bought a handcrafted fused night light at an art show. We have kids and we have to have night lights so why not let it be a piece of art in your home right?

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I recently hosted an open studio event at the Fire and Friends Z art studio in Peoria, Arizona.  It’s a wonderful space that is building its classes as well as being available for teachers to come in and teach their … Read More...

Did you know that you can submit your products for review by Craft Gossip editors?  Just send us a sample, let us try it out and we’ll blog it here for you.  Here is the link for the details on … Read More...

I’m blogging from Sedona, Arizona, the UFO capital of the world.  Well, I don’t know if that’s true but it does have a reputation for being one of those places that attract similar stories and experiences.  How fitting then, … Read More...

They’re popping up everywhere.  Chihuly custom creations for landscapes around you.  Recently an installation was completed at the Desert Botainical Gardens in Phoenix, Arizona.  I love how the pieces fit with the landscapes they inhabit.

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More glass beads today.  These are made of borosilicate glass by Stoney Marie and can be found once again, on Etsy.  That place sure is picking up to be the go to place for handcrafted goods, isn’t it?

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Colorful glass lampwork beads are the item of the day.  In these cold days of winter, Chestnut Ridge Designs on Etsy sure can help you bead the doldrums.  What great layering of color in this set, don’t you think?

Christine of Designs by Christine blog made this Valentine tile and asks her readers:  What should it be?  Valentines Day IS coming.  Thanks for the reminder, Christine!  I like it displayed just as it is.  I think it should be … Read More...

You’ve seen the glass sink basins and you’ve seen glass gazing balls in gardens.  Now you can have a glass butterfly feeder.  Glorious Glass Garden on Etsy has them in all colors and styles!

Look what Karolen Deupree (BeadAbundant) can do with glass!  Yes, these beads are all glass.  She shows them and part of the process on her blog where she reveals that she is using a glass named Triton, blown in to … Read More...

These gorgeous glass doors are part of the Pearl Avenue Branch Library in San Jose, California.  Titled, “Solar Illumination I: Evolution of Language,” the doors (and other glass art in the library) is the work of Lynn Goodpasture in collaboration … Read More...

Glass is one of the few mediums that uses light to make it sing and nothing says that more than stained glass windows.  Opaque glass can be beautiful in itself but when you ad the element of light, moreso sunlight, … Read More...

Lynette over at the My Journey in Glass blog titled her post “A Slow Start” but if you take a look, I think you might agree with me that she’s off to a great start.  Her pendants are so crisp … Read More...

At almost 52 feet high, this stained glass steeple is quite spectacular, don’t you think?  I came across this picture on the Knoxville Daily Photo blog.  Thanks for capturing such a great photo and sharing the beauty!

My sister lives in Indianapolis and has been trying to bribe my kids with a visit to the children’s museum as a way to get us to fly across the country.

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Beautiful honeycomb glass millefiori pulled by Chris Hayes. Be sure to check out the rest of his boro work at glassartists.org.

Today is a double dose of glassy goodness.  Not only are these old bottles spectacular, but some of the art above them is made of great beveled and leaded glass.  I came upon these bottles and art pieces by Steve … Read More...

So, it’s Christmas day and maybe it’s a little unconventional to post pictures of latke plates and dreidels but I’m going for it anyway. Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah. They’re happening at the same time this year, you know.

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I wouldn’t know, but it seems as if this seasons weather is having a big effect on people already. ::this is the sound of me rubbing it in from sunny Arizona:: Think about your favorite blogs and all of the … Read More...

I’m a lampworker myself and once in a while my husband likes to give me ideas of what I should make or do with my glass work. While he has some pretty cool ideas, they don’t always grab me.

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